The contradictions in the bible are obvious. It's as if there are two gods. The Loving and forgiving God. And the jealous and vengeful Lord. Christians seem to go one of two ways. Either toward Love and forgiveness, or jealousy and hatred. Was it written this way, by God, so that people would make their own choice between good and evil?
2007-12-02 06:14:43 · 13 answers · asked by phil8656 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have asked a similar question and wonder if scriptures have been influenced by both benevolent and malevolent forces. The Bible does tell of how God has allowed Satan to test man at times. Wouldn't this be the ultimate test?
2007-12-02 06:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo Sucks 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was not written by God. Men inspired by God wrote it.
I do not believe it is a test. I have found many answers in The Bible.
I go towards the love and forgiveness.
I believe that the Old Testament, written before Jesus came, speaks more of the jealous and vengeful God.
The New Testament is more about the love of Jesus.
What a good question you asked at the end! I look forward to seeing the answers.
Here is a star for you.
2007-12-02 06:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The Bible wasn't written by God, it was written by human beings. And the presentation varies because different parts are from different cultures.
2007-12-02 06:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying that God has to flat in character and fit into a box humans can comprehend?
God revealed Himself to people. He is who He is.
God is Holy, Righteous, Merciful, Love. These attributes are not mutally exclusive.
It is like watching my father and how he interacts with different people. He once told me, "If a person acts like a child, then I treat them like one. If they act like an adult, then I treat them like one".
Observing how he interacts with people, you would think he was contradictory and two different people. It was him. It is the depth of his character.
God also had depth. He gets jealous, angry, and vengeful against His enemies. He is the one who evens the score. He even tells us in the New Testament that it is His job.
God has never changed.
2007-12-02 06:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by realchurchhistorian 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should research Dispensation Theology. This is the answer to your question.
By the way, there are no contradictions in the bible. Show me a single contradiction, and I will show you the undeniable explanation that proves it cannot be a contradiction.
2007-12-02 06:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
God has blinded MANY to the truth..they only see contradictions.
Romans.11:7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
2007-12-02 06:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So because God has more than just one emotion He's suddenly two Gods?
2007-12-02 06:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but life is an education that has lots of tests; the Bible has some of the answers.
2007-12-02 06:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by CEO&LittleLeagueMom 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, it is a Guide Book for living your life by.
2007-12-02 06:43:03 · answer #9 · answered by kaz716 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God is imaginary. ALL gods are imaginary.
The bible was written by men.
Try not to confuse fantasy with reality ok?
2007-12-02 06:19:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋