"Mercy" seems to be the wrong term for the Hays' argument. In most cases mercy is for those who have done wrong. Their argument seems to be that the logos of what it means to walk with God, to submit to his authority, has changed. God gives mercy when we falter and strive to do better.
The Hays book, The Widening of God’s Mercy, has introduced me to a new concept, that God has changed his mind. Do not believe that I have read that anywhere else. Like the concept very much.
Rereading Dance now. It is an underrated work of genius. Thanks for that excerpt about the Powells at home.
"Mercy" seems to be the wrong term for the Hays' argument. In most cases mercy is for those who have done wrong. Their argument seems to be that the logos of what it means to walk with God, to submit to his authority, has changed. God gives mercy when we falter and strive to do better.
The Hays book, The Widening of God’s Mercy, has introduced me to a new concept, that God has changed his mind. Do not believe that I have read that anywhere else. Like the concept very much.
Algis Valiunas. The best.