That’s called God’s Wrath. And mercy. He coulda wiped out everyone. Your here because he had mercy and love for mankind. And there was literally only a handful of people that still believed and trusted in God. And those survivors spared are your ancestors.
What about forgiveness? That was the question. I'm poking the bear cuz I feel strongly that the Bible is only perfect in the perspective of each individual. Blanket use of its stories to achieve a desired outcome is pointless
Those stories are there to directly have a desired outcome from God himself, about us. Don’t you think there could be thousands more stories through the course of thousands and thousands of years, added to the Bible because stuff happened? Jesus had a life. Everyday could’ve been added. But specific events were in the Bible for us. Same with the Old Testament. Decades of Moses could’ve been added, but we were given specific scripture because, of course, a desired outcome from the Father himself. God’s word isn’t for a select few. It’s for all. And for all to follow as instructions from God himself.
Does a parent not give instruction to their child for a desired outcome of events? Does the child always follow perfectly? No. So we write it down for them because it’s easier for them to learn. God’s Word, written us is all.
Now every word of scripture can mean something different to each person on each day. One line could mean something at age 20, and completely line up again at age 50. But direct instructions given by Jesus about forgiveness from the Father isn’t a “I decide what it means” situation. It’s explained very clearly. And is understood by those who have a relationship with Jesus. Doesn’t mean questions don’t come up, like Peter asked. And those questions are answered, by Christ alone, esp about forgiveness.
So, do as I say not as I do.
This is my problem with the human translation of God's word .
It's only perfect in its ability to relate to each soul on a soul by soul basis .
Anyone speaking from a position of authority on God's word is a fool IMHO
When God destroyed everything with a flood , was that forgiveness?
That’s called God’s Wrath. And mercy. He coulda wiped out everyone. Your here because he had mercy and love for mankind. And there was literally only a handful of people that still believed and trusted in God. And those survivors spared are your ancestors.
What about forgiveness? That was the question. I'm poking the bear cuz I feel strongly that the Bible is only perfect in the perspective of each individual. Blanket use of its stories to achieve a desired outcome is pointless
Those stories are there to directly have a desired outcome from God himself, about us. Don’t you think there could be thousands more stories through the course of thousands and thousands of years, added to the Bible because stuff happened? Jesus had a life. Everyday could’ve been added. But specific events were in the Bible for us. Same with the Old Testament. Decades of Moses could’ve been added, but we were given specific scripture because, of course, a desired outcome from the Father himself. God’s word isn’t for a select few. It’s for all. And for all to follow as instructions from God himself.
Does a parent not give instruction to their child for a desired outcome of events? Does the child always follow perfectly? No. So we write it down for them because it’s easier for them to learn. God’s Word, written us is all.
Now every word of scripture can mean something different to each person on each day. One line could mean something at age 20, and completely line up again at age 50. But direct instructions given by Jesus about forgiveness from the Father isn’t a “I decide what it means” situation. It’s explained very clearly. And is understood by those who have a relationship with Jesus. Doesn’t mean questions don’t come up, like Peter asked. And those questions are answered, by Christ alone, esp about forgiveness.
So, do as I say not as I do. This is my problem with the human translation of God's word . It's only perfect in its ability to relate to each soul on a soul by soul basis . Anyone speaking from a position of authority on God's word is a fool IMHO