[RnMomof7]

The problem of seeing works as saving is that you then see Muslims as capable of being saved.

Could you define grace and mercy for me?

[jo kus]

The problem of seeing works as saving is that you then see Muslims as capable of being saved.

Jesus didn't seem to have a problem with Samaritans (they were often the "hero's" in His stories) or with Gentiles). I think the Spirit will not be inhibited if God wills to save a Muslim, despite his religious affiliation.

Could you define grace and mercy for me?

Grace is a freely given gift from God that empowers a man/woman to have faith, love, and trust in God. It CAN be rendered ineffectual by man himself (2Co 6:1; Ga 2:21; Eph 3:7; Heb 2:9; Jas 4:6). It is given to sinful men that they may turn to the Lord. It is by grace that we are saved - because through God's gift of faith and love, we are able to respond to God's promptings of love and union.

Mercy is generally thought of a sympathy, kindness, forbearance (when justice might be demanded) and forgiveness. We, too, are commanded to have mercy upon our brothers and sisters, forgiving them there trespasses and being kind to them, even in the face of unkindness.

Regards