tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21597890.post788623724224485698..comments2024-03-17T08:25:33.806+00:00Comments on Thoughts of Francis Turretin: Several Birds with One StoneTurretinfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802277110253897379noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21597890.post-3022656690538922772007-08-31T19:21:00.000+01:002007-08-31T19:21:00.000+01:00Dear Godith,Yes, use of the subjunctive mood seems...Dear Godith,<BR/><BR/>Yes, use of the subjunctive mood seems to have confused many; and not just in this passage but in other passages that use the subjunctive mood.<BR/><BR/>The use of the subjunctive mood here (as in many other places, and expressed by "might") is not to convey uncertainty but purpose.<BR/><BR/>Judgment according to works is justice. If that's what someone wants to receive, Turretinfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01802277110253897379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21597890.post-88354961119700392642007-08-31T17:53:00.000+01:002007-08-31T17:53:00.000+01:00V. 11 is the one that can, and has, tripped up Chr...V. 11 is the one that can, and has, tripped up Christians into a fear of losing salvation. <BR/><BR/>Many conservatives say we will be judged by our works (because they are the sign of our faith). Matthew 25, right? Faith is invisible; works are visible. I believe that while our works will evince our faith, and therefore attest to our salvation, it is only Christ's righteousness which will save Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com