Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by DBT
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by DBT
New testament times brought change, Greek thought and influence softened the character of god somewhat....so it is clear that this not 'divine revelation' but human thought and human belief.
Your assertion above of “it is clear” is simply your opinion. Others are of the opinion that if someone will die for you...then they are ‘for’ you...and that can certainly influence someone’s thought and belief regarding the ‘softening of another’s character’.
It has nothing to do with opinion, mine or anyone who reads the bible objectively. The change in the nature and character of God between the OT and the NT is quite evident and has been noted from early times. There are verses in the OT, as I'm sue you know, that state 'god of war' and a creator of trouble and strife. I don't make that up, it is there for anyone to see.
The issue is what brought about this change. Your opinion of what brought about this change differs from the opinions of others.


The bible tells us that god is eternal and unchanging, “For I, the Lord, do not change.'' Malachi 3:6 - "Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above, who created all heaven's lights. Unlike them, He never changes or casts shifting shadows" (James 1:17).

Yet we start with a God of War, not love. A God who kills and order killings, a god who does not forgive.

There lies the contradictions and the stark differences between the war god of the tribe of Israel and the god of the new testament.

This is not an opinion. It cannot be denied