6. While God is merciful, does this clear the guilty?
“The Lord is long-suffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty.” Num. 14:18. See also Ex. 34:5-7.
The Tower Of Babel. "The Lord did there confound the language of all the earth." Gen. 11:9.
7. What is the result of wilful sin?
“For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.” Heb. 10:26, 27.
8. Under the theocracy, how were the rebellious or wilful transgressors treated?
“He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses.” Verse 28.
9. What awaits those who despise the means of grace?
“Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden underfoot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?” Verse 29.