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I just wanted to make sure. No, I meant law established by God (i.e. written word, Torah) indisputable words in black and white, not applied law.

Oh, sorry - thought it was obvious, and intended as humor. Lemme try it this way: In a land where the "Supreme Law of the Land" doesn't allow the nation to "repel invasion" -- say SOME who put their hand on a Bible and lied -- one might think...

Lol! Point well taken my brother.

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I see your point, thanks.

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I’m not a language expert, so I can only mostly agree without expertise in the language. However, my application of the term “perfect” is likened unto a master craftsman. A master craftsman has been trained, shaped and molded for his trade. He...

I can't agree with your explanation at this point but I will think more on it

Oh, no - fer cryin' out loud - don't say "established law." That's like having an opponent throw a left hook, and then leaning into it.

I had always be Thank you for chipping in, I appreciate that much. I do believe fully in the bible scriptures you mentioned that speaks about persons being counted as righteous through faith. There are righteous people in this world today, but...

Thanks for the clarification. I think you and I are on the same page in the same Book. :) Those who are righteous have been justified through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (cf. Romans 5:12-19). Yes, we were born sinners, and sinners commit...

I don’t see that definition in scripture. I don’t like to build a doctrine on one verse, but it is the concept that most of us use to deflect from accusations that polygyny is sin. Sin is a transgression of established law. “Whoever commits...

I’ve got no real dog in this fight. Am I understanding your overall point to be: Consistency in our proposition that no man can bring of charge of “sin” to polygyny, we must be careful in how we use “logical” conclusions about sin? If it’s...

That's why I suggest the tools.

"Idolatry" is about as good an example of "bad 'theology'" as you can find. Isn't that clear enough?