Dear yatcup. I cannot see any difference, and I say this humbly andwith love. When we remember that Jesus told us: " I and the Father are One." Jesus points to God, and God points to Jesus. May I, however point something out? Judas was not chosen by God to do the dirty deed, (for the use of better words) God could see Judas`s heart, and knew his thoughts. Also, God never hardens anyone`s heart, God can see the hard hearts. God is Love, and Jesus showed us God as He really is, our loving Heavenly Father. And as for calling our righteousness " like filthy rags," that is never God talking about us. Jesus came to save us, Not to condemn us, and Love is stronger than any other word. God is Love, Jesus died for us out of Love, and Love is what God wants from us: selfless and no conditions asked. I say this with love, yatcup. Greetings from Emmy, your sister in Christ.