Harry,

I beg to differ.

The departure from the Law was not in forgiveness in the sense of 'looking 
the other way'.
In fact it was no departure really.
The 'surprise' however, was in substituting Himself to the required 
condemnation and death for her.  In her place.
That is no departure.  That is perfect fulfillment.  Even better than her 
life would have accomplished.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "H Dorrington" <hjdinfl@...>
To: <soundofgrace@...>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 3:57 AM
Subject: Re: [soundofgrace] Did Christ's active obedience to the law earn us 
righteousness?


> Hi Terry,
> Good point. Were women offered the same level of protection
> under Roman law as were men?
> Still the contrast remains. The Law brings condemnation/death.
> The departure from the law was in the offering of forgiveness.
>
> Harry
>