Author: Sherlene Turner
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The Bible states that God 'was wrath' toward sinners because of disobedience and that punishment was unavoidable.  Some theologians believe that God  needed to vent/satisfy His 'wrath' over sin by placing the debt of punishment on His Son Jesus.  Some believe God insisted that Christ be crucified on the cross in order to satiate divine wrath.  But is this a correct concept? This article explores  the real sacrifice that both the Father and the Son made to redeem humankind. Did God need a whipping boy? 

Author: LovenLaw
Last Updated: The Bible portrays the story of Abraham and his son Isaac - a pre-dawn trip up a holy mountain, into the high places, to offer a child as a burnt offering to the gods.... God had instructed Abraham to separate himself from the pagan worshippers in his home town of Ur - to come out and be separate from them - so what is the explanation of the command by God for Abraham to perform a human child sacrifice, on a high place, at sunrise - in a manner exactly like that required of the Canaanites by their pagan gods? What was really behind this amazing story and what vital gospel message was God trying to teach us through Abraham and Isaac's experience?

Author: LovenLaw
Last Updated: The Bible seems quite clear in its assertions that on various occasions, God required certain sinners to be stoned for committing various sins e.g. adultery, Sabbath-breaking, laziness, drunkedness, murder. However, how does this position relate to the concept of God being the Life-giving Creator and a Being whose love never ends? In this article, these Scriptures are studied in the light of Jesus' own testimony.

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Last Updated: 27 November 2010

Early in the Bible, God made His laws known that the Israelites were not to intermarry with the pagan nations. Only four chapters later, that law is reversed. Furthermore, there are several instances in the Bible where it is stated that God legitimised (legalised) the Israelites to use force to secure these captive, pagan virgins as 'wives.' These young girls witnessed the Israelites' brutal slaughter of their families - including their infant brothers after which they were then selected by the Israelite warriors as de facto 'brides.' A one month mourning period was permitted for the girls to grieve the loss of their families before they were forcibly married (i.e. raped). After they had been 'pierced' (literal translation) or 'humbled' (as the King James Version refers to the rape), the Israelite warriors could abandon the rape victims 'legally' under the 'divinely originated' law.' Young war and rape victims, suffering post-traumatic stress disorder, possibly pregnant/infected with venereal diseases, with no existing home or surviving relatives, wandering through a strange land, without any means of support, unable to speak the Israelite language, at the 'mercy' of lustful men.... what a future faced them and what a shocking witness against the God of love! This article examines whether God did actually command and sanction rape in the Bible and the reasons behind this strange law in Deut 21 and Numbers 31.

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Last Updated: Is God amoral - ie. without any morals at all? Does God change His divine law according to time and circumstances, in regard to a 'special' people or is God's law unchanging and immutable? It is a principle of the Seventh-day Adventist faith that God's law is unchangeable, so why does it seem that there are instances in the Bible when God failed to punish those who transgressed His law and even commanded certain people to break His law? eg ordering the Israelites to commit genocide upon the Canaanites; ordering Moses to kill the man who broke the Sabbath, but not ordering the death of Moses for killing the Egyptian; was didn't God require the death of David for killing Uriah and committing adultery with Bathsheba? Why weren't the punishments proportionate to their crimes? Did God put the law aside when He so desired? Can God change the rules at whim?

Author: Keith McIntyre contact details: keith.mc@live.com
Last Updated: Bible verses that present the character of God.

Author: Keith McIntyre email address: keith.mc@live.com
Last Updated: Bible verses that present the character of God.

Author: Pastor George E Fifield
Last Updated: This is a powerful sermon given by Pastor George E Fifield on the character of God. While Ellen White was not present at the camp meeting to hear Pastor Fifield's sermons, she was given messages from God to present to the ministers who were to deliver the sermons. Pastor Fifield received no corrective messages from Ellen White for his presentations - in fact, it was noted in the SDA church's official publications, that the particular camp- meeting was the most blessed event and that there was present an unusually peaceful spirit of brotherly love. Elders Jones and Waggoner also preached, but Pastor George Fifield attracted the most people at his presentations. Ellen White's son Wille was present also. This article reveals that the SDA pioneers were indeed given the truth about God's character being non-destructive.

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Author: Alex Gore
Last Updated: Satan has set up a system whereby parents can train their children to practice killing other people. Who would want their children to learn to kill? This article presents vital information for parents who are endeavouring to train their children to reflect the love of Christ and to form a Christ-filled character.