First of all, I didn't write this.
are you referring to the fact that when we tell people about the Gospel and the accept they will receive the peace of God's Grace from God, or is Grace channel through us to them.
Of course, the ultimate source of grace is from God. We can be channels of this grace to others by spreading the gospel and I think the scripture readings that I posted make that very obvious.
This may be my "bigotry" to catholics coming out, and I am sorry that that is the way you view my questioning,
Questions are good. Reading between the lines to try and find an offensive statement is not. I'm not saying you're doing this today, but that's what I was referring to yesterday.
Look I am not trying to convert you. I am not trying to be insulting. I AM frustrated. I just want to know what catholic's BELIEVE. But the words you all use are so ambiguous. Channel, ultimate. These words can be taken in several ways.
Are you saying that grace comes from God THROUGH us. Or does grace go directly to a person who has accepted salvation on God's terms BECAUSE we told them the gospel.
To me these are two different things, and from the wording, that you didn't wirte:), I'm not sure what is being said.
So what do catholics believe? Can you receive grace from God througha person, or just straight from God?
Becky