Yes, but he was a genius, and you are a fool.
“Yes, but he was a genius, and you are a fool.”
Regarding part A of your response: Genius people are no less prone to be goofy with scripture. They may be, perhaps, even more able to make a mess. See Emanuel Swedenborg.
Regarding part B: Without dispute. There is the marvel of grace, that it rescues even the least worthy.