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I stand by my statement. I was quite clear in what I wrote.
Right, I note nobody here really addresses anything other than what they goad others into.
In no way am I not suggesting that Jesus did not or does not forgive sins. What I am suggesting is it is not the civil magistrates duty to forgive sin or demonstrate grace though I am not opposed to mercy. Do you think it Just if a person murders another goes before a civil magistrate and they say I forgive you? What kinda justice is that? I expect the Judge to execute sentence. Forgiveness is not between man and magistrates but between man and God.
The Scribes and Pharisees were not the Civil Magistrates who had the authority to condemn to death under Roman authority. And clearly, the OT requires multiple witnesses in due process.