What changed from the Old Testament to the New Testament?
The New Testament focuses more on the life and teachings of Jesus and the Christian church. The Old Testament explains the history of the creation of the World, the exodus of Israelites, and the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God.
What does a vengeful God mean?
God is a vengeful God. “The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is fierce in wrath. The LORD takes vengeance against His foes; He is furious with His enemies” (Nah.
Where does the Bible say vengeance is mine?
Vengeance is Mine is a biblical quotation from: Deuteronomy 32:35.
Was God’s violence in the Old Testament arbitrary?
The “violence” of God in the Old Testament was never arbitrary; rather, it was the consequence of disobedience or was to rescue his people (from slavery, for example, in Exodus ). One of the most difficult passages of Scripture is the concept of Herem Warfare, which involved the complete annihilation of a tribe or people.
Is there godly anger or judgment in the Old Testament?
(Hosea 3:1) I do not mean to imply that there is no godly anger or judgment in the Old Testament. Justice and judgment are very real in the Old Testament, but it is God’s deepest desire to show love and blessings to his people and even to the Gentiles.
Is it easy to misunderstand the Old Testament?
Stuff like this confuses folks. Yes, this is something that many struggle with and are confused about. It is easy to misunderstand God’s actions in the Old Testament unless we understand a few things… First, the Old Testament only gives a partial revelation of God; not the full and complete picture that we have because of Jesus.
What does the Bible say about vainance?
God says that “vengeance is mine.” He is the ultimate judge; his ways are just, his judgments are always true. It is not for us to judge him or his ways. We should pray for the grace to understand those Scripture passages that disturb us so that we might understand the truth our loving God wants us to see.