.
Of the two-- forgiveness vs. acquittal --I prefer acquittal because
forgiveness leaves traces on the books, whereas acquittal leaves no traces.
For example: files are to be opened at the scene depicted by Rev 20:11-15.
I've no doubt that quite a few of the "works" in those files are forgiven
works; yet there they are to be reckoned with because the offender, though
forgiven, wasn't acquitted-- roughly defined as an adjudication of innocence
due to lack of sufficient evidence to convict.
• Rom 4:25 . . He was delivered over to death for our sins, and was raised
to life for our justification.
The Greek word translated "justification" roughly pertains to a verdict of
innocence which, in my estimation, is a whole lot better than a pardon.
* Note that Jesus' crucifixion alone wasn't sufficient to gain folks an
acquittal, viz: had his crucified dead body not been restored to life, we'd all
remain in very grave danger of facing justice at the great white throne
event.
• 1Cor 15:17 . . If Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless, and
you are still under condemnation for your sins.
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Of the two-- forgiveness vs. acquittal --I prefer acquittal because
forgiveness leaves traces on the books, whereas acquittal leaves no traces.
For example: files are to be opened at the scene depicted by Rev 20:11-15.
I've no doubt that quite a few of the "works" in those files are forgiven
works; yet there they are to be reckoned with because the offender, though
forgiven, wasn't acquitted-- roughly defined as an adjudication of innocence
due to lack of sufficient evidence to convict.
• Rom 4:25 . . He was delivered over to death for our sins, and was raised
to life for our justification.
The Greek word translated "justification" roughly pertains to a verdict of
innocence which, in my estimation, is a whole lot better than a pardon.
* Note that Jesus' crucifixion alone wasn't sufficient to gain folks an
acquittal, viz: had his crucified dead body not been restored to life, we'd all
remain in very grave danger of facing justice at the great white throne
event.
• 1Cor 15:17 . . If Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless, and
you are still under condemnation for your sins.
_