Some say the old testament is no longer relevant and that jesus coming made it so.
If so then the story of the creation is no longer relevant and is just a story.
Some say the old testament is still very much relevant.
If so then the biblical god is condones murder,rape,slavery and child abuse.
Which is correct?
Is the old testament still relevant or not?
2007-05-21 08:59:40 · 19 answers · asked by rosbif 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The parts that they like are relevant. The parts they do not like are irrelevant.
Just like the New Testament.
2007-05-21 09:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by RU SRS? 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Matthew 5:17 "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil."
Those are Jesus' words. The Old Testament is still relevant. No, The God of the Old Testament did not condone such things infact he punished people for that stuff. When God sent Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of humanity he changed his mode of operation. Believing and following is a free and open choice, If it wasn't we'd all be robots or lifestock.
2007-05-21 09:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy43110 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where does the Bible say that God ever condoned murder, rape, slavery, or child abuse? Please give reference. I understand that these things happened, but nowhere are we told that they make God happy.
The OT is still very much relevant. In fact, if you with to understand the NT, you have to know the OT.
10% of every recorded word coming out of Jesus' mouth was a quote from the OT. That says a lot.
The 10 Commandments are God's Law. Unlike the Mosaic Law, which was fulfilled at the cross, they are still binding. Jesus fulfilled God's Law, as He said he would. In fact, Hebrews chapter 4 tells us that we are still bound to the 4th Commandment, which tells us to remember the Sabbath (seventh) Day and keep in holy. Most Christians break this Commandment by attending church on Sunday, and not keeping the seventh day holy.
2007-05-21 09:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Birdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the nt is a new covenant with God. A renewal of a contract. Jesus takes on the punishment for all the things we deserve, as outlined in the ot. The ot is an example of what God expects of us and what punishment fits the crime. Obviously, a very difficult order to fill.
Not sure what you mean by "condone" Where there is injustice, there must be justice meted out.
2007-05-21 09:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Old Testament is mostly symbolic and representational and deals with the law and the history of the Isrealites and the prophecy. It is not a literal history, because, as with much of history...no one had computers then so they could write it up in Wiki for us. It was handed down century after century by word of mouth.
Murder, rape, slavery, abuse...bad stuff...but it was the way of the societal norms then...war was a way of life. It was not just the Isrealites, it was families, tribes, pagans, muslims, barbarians...all warring for land and riches.
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2007-05-21 09:07:41 · answer #5 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the old testament were no longer relevant (which it is), that would be in reference to some of the extreme teachings, not to fact. Progress in a belief doesn't change how the world and everything in it came to be.
2007-05-21 09:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As far as I know, It's all that is foretold to the future. Issiah, was one prophet that foretold the birth of Christ. I also, here of this war in that book as well. I guess you can say; I believe it's relevant. You see, I believe in all the Bible from front to back. God is not a confusing God. So what ever you were told and remain confuse then you know the rest. Be bless.
2007-05-21 09:07:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are both relevant; Jesus;s coming made the Old Testament even more so. God permitted those crimes you mentioned because He gave us free will. (To understand the concept of free will, there are hundreds of questions [answered and open] that are on Y!A.)
2007-05-21 09:05:32 · answer #8 · answered by Atticus Finch 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The OT is very relevant and the inspired written Word of God,but it must be interpreted in the light of the NT Full Gospel of God's love, the ethics of the Apostolic tradition and reason.
2007-05-21 09:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by James O 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The Old Testament is the word of God and never changes the God of the Bible does not nor never did he condone sin. You might seek the truth receive a gift of faith and know God personally through his revelation.
2007-05-21 09:04:25 · answer #10 · answered by djmantx 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
wow! thats alot in one question.
I am not christian, so you may have to do some more research on this, but as i understood it to be,
by the coming of jesus, and his death, it is supposed to represent that people no longer have to wait for that one time a year to be absolved of their sins...hence, no more blood sacrifices were needed, due to jesus giving of himself....
you may want to try a going to www.dr.genescott.com
He and his wife are highly respected and perhaps you could get a more adequate answer to your question there.
Good Luck!
Blessed Be!
2007-05-21 09:13:13 · answer #11 · answered by trinity 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋