They used six steps, I think. Bill Wilson had associated with people from the Oxford Movement during moments of sobriety and elaborated on what he learned there. They say in A A that the steps must be worked in order but I am living proof that this is not true. For instance, I didn't write down my Fourth Step as I had done that over and over again using all sorts of techniques. I did the Ninth Step amends before my Fifth Step.
Grace is grace.
It's a circular argument, really. Well, you didn't work the Steps. Yes, I did. No, you didn't. So back you go, over and over, until you get it right.