Answers Without Prejudice - Crime, Forgiveness, Grace

I Readers deserve regard respecting questions Recent query, Would Jesus just forgive? The answer in the Bible is, it depends ... Before Jesus, a Redeemer- Savior longed for John the Baptizer preached repentance To sinners he labeled, ' Brood of vipers,' John 3:8 II "Produce fruit in keeping with repentance," Said the one who would also baptize Jesus Jesus warned us, "I will tell you, I knew you not" To many who at Judgment will call, Lord Lord See also Luke 13, about Kingdoms Gate Narrow indeed! Many will fail to enter, he said III Forgiveness is always there, but never cheap For my sins, Someone paid in blood and body We remember this with Mass, Eucharist! Forensic justification of crimes, criminals, sinners He gladly gives: but metanoia means We Change