Jesus birth was the true beginning. At the cross triune did not hold back any of his judgment nor did he hold back any of who he is, which is love. All Gods judgement and all Gods love converged at the cross. The crucifixion is the full price paid for righteous judgement. The resurrection was the full result of perfect love's complete redemption from that judgement. There is one judgement for all humankind. The image bearers of Triune God live in true complete freedom because full judgement's price was paid fully by the life of the Christ. His death was the last installment in the payment plan of Triune God. The contract was completely fulfilled. Judgment's agreed on price had been met on every level, for all eternity. Did not the payment begin when Jesus was conceived? Triune God (whom we are fashioned after) by his own efforts, began to live in a degree of separation from himself at Christ's conception here on earth. Eternal, Triune God who lives in eternal relatio...
Compassion is the pathway to mercy. Mercy is the dwelling place of grace. Grace is the divine empowerment to be who I am and to act from that identity. Grace is an unmerited gift bestowed upon me. It is available for all who seek it.