That is a stretch, Douglas. Threats and fear are all mixed in with that highly conditional love of OT's God. Compassion and mercy is tagged to obedience and not belief. It all goes back to the way the Hebrews experienced and (mis)interpreted God's revelations.
When an OE and a Calvinist both see the error It must be a whopper :>)
Good posting Kosta
67 posted on 01/11/2005 12:46:23 PM PST by RnMomof7