Quote Originally Posted by christiansoldier
As I recall the story, Jesus did nothing to prevent the stoning, other than to say 'whoever has not sinned, cast the first stone'. Conviction did the rest, and the crowd of would-be-stoners slinked away.

However, there is most certainly a New Covenant - what do you think the death of Christ is all about? There is no one taking breath that deserves anything short of death according to God's justice. God does not change, but He is gracious enough to allow us to change by becoming new creatures through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior of all who will humble themselves enough to turn to Him in repentance and faith.
Soldier, sorry I have not had much time to respond to your posts, but this is excellent....