Jesus and Paul both had stern words for the self-righteous, so it doesn't surprise me those upholding the Gospel they preached would be doing likewise. Legalism works against the liberty Jesus paid for with His own blood, that is offensive. That makes people respond in the way they do because it makes light of what Jesus did for us.
Who is twisting words and statements? None other than those who are self-righteous ignoring grace and pulling verses out of context. The people you mention, I do not see them twisting words. I see them refuting the false doctrines of self-righteousness. If you believe in the Gospel you should be applauding them.
What's it going to be? It's going to be graceful. You said I have sinned. Guess what? I am washed in the blood of the Lamb. No sin confession needed, but a proper appropriation of faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Not a work of the flesh, but a resting in Jesus. You see, this is the difference between grace and legalism. In grace there is no condemnation in Jesus Christ. In legalism there is condemnation in their misunderstanding of the Gospel. They have no assurance but what they can muster up in themselves. We have assurance in Jesus Christ, and the indwelling Holy Spirit (as the seal of Redemption).
My question to you is, where do you place your confidence?
Who is twisting words and statements? None other than those who are self-righteous ignoring grace and pulling verses out of context. The people you mention, I do not see them twisting words. I see them refuting the false doctrines of self-righteousness. If you believe in the Gospel you should be applauding them.
What's it going to be? It's going to be graceful. You said I have sinned. Guess what? I am washed in the blood of the Lamb. No sin confession needed, but a proper appropriation of faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Not a work of the flesh, but a resting in Jesus. You see, this is the difference between grace and legalism. In grace there is no condemnation in Jesus Christ. In legalism there is condemnation in their misunderstanding of the Gospel. They have no assurance but what they can muster up in themselves. We have assurance in Jesus Christ, and the indwelling Holy Spirit (as the seal of Redemption).
My question to you is, where do you place your confidence?