In Calculus, there are many limits known as indeterminate forms. There are two parts of the function that seem to working against each other, so we see limits like [math]\frac{0}{0},\frac{\infty}{\infty},\infty-\infty,0\ast\infty[/math].[br]The worksheet belows gives a few example of this phenomenon. Sometimes the numerator "wins", sometimes the denominator "wins", and sometimes there is a balance effect between both.
Grace and Love versus Judgment and Righteousness seem to be a faith illustration of indeterminate forms. They seem to pull in opposite direction and one can ask, which prevails? I believe the answer to that depends on how we respond to Jesus and His call for repentance in our lives.[br][br]Rev. 3: 19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. 21 To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.[br][br]Without Jesus, it seems clear that judgment wins.[br][br]Rom 6:23: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.[br][br]A gift must be accepted or received, so the offer of grace doesn't automatically provide it to us. We must accept that grace that has been offered to us.[br][br]You may wonder who else thinks about such things. Matthew West has written song, "[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JXl1czvh7g]Grace Wins Every Time[/url]" that talks about this struggle. [br][br]Caleb Kaltenbach wrote a book "[url=http://messygracebook.com/]Messy Grace[/url]". In it he talks about how do we balance love without sacrificing Biblical convictions. Christ's love isn't about grace or truth, it is about grace AND truth.