And if Jesus is God and came to fullfill old testament prophecy isnt he one in the same, how can he be a peaceful man after all he did before he came back.
2007-01-11 05:46:10 · 19 answers · asked by Arizona is Hot 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
you're going to hell now.
haha, kidding. seriously though, who cares? you're NEVER going to change the mind of a bible-thumper, and you're never going to get them to admit any kind of wrongdoing on any religious figure.
besides, anyone religious KNOWS that god is cruel.
2007-01-11 05:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there is a difference between murder and judgment. If a person accepts that God exists and is creator of all things, why should He not be judge over a corrupt and rebellious population?
As for Jesus being peaceful, I believe this to be a misconception. Jesus was not subject to anger unless provoked. (Read Jesus' responses to the Sadducee's and Pharisees or the overturning of the moneychangers' tables). The Book of Revelation also shows that Jesus will not return to earth peacefully, but as a King of judgment.
2007-01-11 14:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by paulsamuel33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God brought the old testament people into the world and God took them out. Who could stop Him?
Jesus said that He didn't come to bring peace, but a sword. Jesus set one Jew against another Jew all in the same family. One believed in Him and one did not.
Jesus is One in the same with God. If you've seen Jesus you've seen God and that is what He told His disciples.
It is easier to tell you like God told Job in the Bible, where were you when I created it all? If you are as powerful as I, then Job you bring judgment on the proud and I will admit your power.
Job was questioning God's judgment and trying to protect his goodness. Job felt like he was being treated wrong by God.
Read the Book of Job chapter 40 in the Bible and answer your own question.
2007-01-11 14:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your questions can be found in the Bible. There are reasons why, but you'll have to search them out for yourself. Do original research. Read and study the Word of God for yourself. By the way in which you phrased the question, I rather think you might not be as open minded as to listen to one that could give an answer, but would instead NEED to find it yourself to believe it. I hope you will do well. Take care.
2007-01-11 13:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is creator and holds all life and death in His righteous hands. Whether we like it or not we are subject to Our Creator's laws regardless if we believe in Him or not!! All of creation belongs to God so how can He be a murderer? Let's put it this way. A person who owns a company and having employees has policies in place that must be obeyed and observed by all employees. If those policies are violated by anyone, at some point the person in charge will fire someone. It does not matter if the employee believed the set of rules implemented by the companies owner/manager, the result would still be the same. In this case, would anyone call the owner/manager a derogatory name simply because he or she fired someone who for example, was 10 minutes late everyday? Wouldn't we all say that the owner, having warned employee's of the consequences of coming in late, was in the right to fire someone who disregarded the rules without remorse or excuse? This is similar to what the people in the Old Testament did in the sight of God. The people in the Old Testament were not ignorant to the existence of God or His laws. In the Old Testament when God spoke to those whom He chose, He could be heard audibly. Additionally, God made Himself able to be seen in various forms such as a burning bush to Moses and even as a man when He wrestled with Jacob until Jacob's hip bone popped out of place. In the Old Testament the people had many chances to get things right with God and they had many audible and tangible warnings from God but they continued to disobey Him. Since God is high above all life and creation it was His right to remove those whom He felt were out of line and disrespectful to Him from the earth. God still has that right today but because He made Himself in the form of man to suffer and be tempted in the same way's we are He has lovingly given His grace and mercy to all mankind as we walk this earth. In other words God is giving us all a better chance to get things right with Him than those of the Old Testament. Yet mankind (for the most part) has decided to take God's grace and mercy for granted, sin anyway without remorse or excuse, and even reject Him all together. Hmmmm...I wonder what the created will say to the creator in the day they stand before Him when He asks them "What did you do with the time (grace and mercy) I gave to you?" I'm just grateful that the God of the Old Testament has graciously decided to give ME another chance and new grace and mercy each day I live instead of removing me from this earth to never see it or life again.
I've said it once before and I'll say it again. You don't have to believe in anything but that does not mean you won't suffer the consequences of it being true in the end.
2007-01-11 14:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by drivn2excelchery 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. We all will die sometime and God already knows what the future holds for all of us--our time on this earth is limited--that's why we should fulfill our purpose and plan that He created us for. God loves us all very much and the Word says that He is our heavenly Father and He will discipline us just like our earthly Father--if you don't have a personal relationship with Christ, you will not get it.
2007-01-11 13:54:09 · answer #6 · answered by heavnbound 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
here is a link where someone has actually added up the death toll in the OT. He came up with about 2.7 million slaughtered by, or on the command of, god
http://dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/2006/08/how-many-has-god-killed.html
2007-01-11 13:51:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Jesus is God. He didn't murder anyone, He can't, He did kill a load, though. He came as a Lamb and was led to slaughter, for you! He will return as King, for you. Jesus came so you may live...Seek Him.
2007-01-11 13:54:06 · answer #8 · answered by JohnC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/2006/08/how-many-has-god-killed.html
That is the whole list. Over 2.27 million that you can count. That doesn't count the unnumbered multitudes in the flood and other places.
2007-01-11 13:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the millions were evil and wicked transgressors then go God!
Peace and Love
2007-01-11 14:31:39 · answer #10 · answered by mil's 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋