Why does the “Old Testament God” seem different than the “New Testament God”?
- God’s nature is consistent: He is both loving and wrathful in the Old and New Testaments.
- God’s wrath stems from His goodness and hatred of evil; His love is shown in forgiveness.
- The cross reveals God’s perfect balance of love, justice, mercy, and anger at sin.
- God’s anger against injustice affirms His love for people, especially victims of wrongdoing.
- A God of love without judgment is not the biblical God.
- God’s final judgment reflects His justice and care for what is right.
existence &
nature of God
Why would God command the death of so many people in the Bible (e.g., the Canaanites)?
How can a loving God send people to hell?
Why would God need people to worship Him (isn’t that egotistical and arrogant)?
Why does God remain so “hidden”?
Why would a good God allow suffering to exist?
Why would a good God allow evil to exist?
What are the practical implications of an atheistic worldview?
What key arguments are there for (and against) God’s existence?