[CynicalBear]

You are correct of course and “saved” was perhaps the incorrect term to use. The Israelites who followed the laws of God “as best humanly possible” and had a love for God were certainly not condemned however were they. I only used the phrase to illustrate that the Old Testament is referred to as the “age of the law” and after Christ is referred to as the dispensation of grace.

“If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward.” (Ephesians 3:2)

Now we know of course that all those of the Old Testament were also saved because of their faith but they were also under the law. Not just the ten commandments but also all the “moral law,” the Ten Commandments governed the moral conduct of the nation of Israel. The “civil law,” that governed the social conduct of the nation of Israel. The “dietary law,” that governed the health of the nation of Israel. And the “ceremonial law,” that governed the religious conduct of the nation of Israel.

Perhaps I could have used a different word. What word would you have used to better discribe?

[CynicalBear]

I would just like to remind everyone that Uri’el-2012 is having heart surgery today and to keep him in your prayers.