Jerry, your interpretation certainly justifies your belief. You are welcomed to it. I just disagree with some of your interpretations. My understanding of the Scriptures leads me to believe as I do. I don't hold your understanding against you. I ask for the same consideration. We are brothers in Christ not by agreeing on every single issue, but because we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and what He has so wonderfully done for us. If I sounded edgy to you, it is because of where you are ministering (rescue mission?). I would hate to see you push people away because you are so dogmatic that you are absultely correct on every interpretation you have of Scripture. God has shown us all a lot of grace in this area.