Originally posted by Sozo
I'll say more later... but, everyone is still basing good works vs bad works based on moral behavior, and that is neither what Paul teaches, nor is it the truth.
The Holy Spirit speaks to us, regenerates us, sustains us, and guides us. We can see this in ourselves. We can recognize it in others, although I have a tough time putting down in words exactly what it is that we are observing. It's kind of like pornography--we know it when we see it.
I know that it is not just about moral behavior, Sozo. Every Christian behaves immorally at times, some more frequently than others. And Zakath most likely behaves morally much of the time.