So, to hold your theological system together, you simply have to be left with extra parts lying around--parts others make use of.This verse, while seemingly relevant, is not applicable to our discussion as it presents a view of meritorious salvation. It's crucial to understand that, according to Jesus and the Apostles, our salvation is a result of grace, not our own works. This understanding is key to our theological exploration.
That isn't true. The Greek word translated "righteousness" in Paul's epistles has three distinct meanings depending on the context. In Paul's view, Abraham was accounted as "justified" by his faith. This is not the same thing as being accounted "righteous," as the Ezekiel passage means.
I don't have extra parts.
Your version of God doesn't forget righteousness, my God does forget righteousness, blotting people out of His Book of Life.