You are so close to the truth Cat. I agree many Jews depend on oral tradition taught by some Rabbis, and there is some strange teaching in oral tradition.
Jesus is the only way to the father, works and good intention cannot save anyone, chosen or not. Jesus came into the world as man to fulfill the law, not to replace the law. Good deeds will be noted by God for those that have acknowledged the Son. I would caution everyone against saying 'God should'.
Indeed no man is perfect, it is my sins and yours that nailed the perfect God -man to that cross over 2000 years ago. That is love.
Everything you wrote about Jews can be said about Christians too. Yes, prayers for mercy are especially needed.
You are so close to the truth Cat. I agree many Jews depend on oral tradition taught by some Rabbis, and there is some strange teaching in oral tradition.
Jesus is the only way to the father, works and good intention cannot save anyone, chosen or not. Jesus came into the world as man to fulfill the law, not to replace the law. Good deeds will be noted by God for those that have acknowledged the Son. I would caution everyone against saying 'God should'.
Indeed no man is perfect, it is my sins and yours that nailed the perfect God -man to that cross over 2000 years ago. That is love.