Mark+

Well, I'm just trying to get my mind around what he's saying.  Having
been steeped in the salvific theology of St Augustine, it seems to me as
a good Augustinian (although Thomas would agree) that the only person
working to get us into the kingdom AND keep us there is Jesus Christ
himself apart from our efforts (apologies to Charles+).  Our obedience
to the Law is a natural outgrowth of the sanctification process which is
our cooperative effort with the Holy Spirit after we are already in the
kingdom, i.e., our being conformed to the image of Christ.

MLW+