What Does God Say About...?
By Del Nelson
@DNelson01 (13)
Portland, Oregon
March 16, 2014 3:54pm CST
Hi. My name is Del. I am new to posting in this way, but I am very excited about the potential to express thoughts about virtually any subject on this forum! I am a firm believer in the deity of Christ. I have studied the Bible-the authoritative Word of God-for several years. I have also worked closely with homeless ministries/outreaches here in Portland, Oregon for many years. A unique blend of academic study of the word paired with a very real interaction with hurting, needy people has helped me develop a narrative which I am confident will help many people approach sensitive-even controvercial topics-with a balance of sensitivity and sensibility. I'm not certain of how frequently I'll be able to post new articles, but I do believe that what I share here will have a positive, life-changing impact on someone, and perhaps many persons. Feel free to "Follow" my posts! I am not so thin-skinned that I can't field difficult-even dissident responses. Also, I am not afraid to admit when I am not completely certain of an answer, or when I just don't have an answer at all. I only know that I can't help but try to speak to the "issues of life" as they are presented. I'll try not to step on any toes, but I won't be apologizing for the counsel I offer as I understand it from the word of God. Take it or leave it-after all, it is free! The worst that could happen is you might leave with a fresh perspective!
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
17 Mar 14
I also believe in Jesus Christ, not only believe but also believe in him as our hope and trust him completely.
What is your perspective on God Killing? I read for example in the bible how Moses said that God said go off and kill thousands and so his soldiers went off and did so. I reflect on this kind of thing in our modern times as well.
Myself, I translate this scripture as Moses not receiving instruction from God but rather inspiration, the action and responsibility of that action being his own. Much the same as when a country going to war for human rights stands up against a controlling dictator.
When I think of the bible, I think of the word as truth but also as a little messed up bring written by men, translated many times over and written in an older time period in words not understood the same way as in our modern times. However the bible is a blessing and what we do have to guide us.
What is you perception of the above, in the writings from the bible in terms of “this is what God as said”?
I know this is a very difficult question.
@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
17 Mar 14
@DNelson01 Many who have studied these cultures wondered why God took so long to execute them. God is very patient but his patience has a limit (think the flood, the execution of the Egyptians, etc.)
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@Hopefull90 (921)
• United States
16 Apr 14
@Bluedoll I am afraid that God does kill. Look at what is going to happen to the wicked in Revelation. He does it for our own good and we are the ones who choose to be killed. He has given us the choice to live or die.
