Old Testament Law (Bad God! Part 12)
Old Testament Law has been viewed as unnecessarily harsh and barbaric, especially in view of modern, allegedly enlightened values. A closer look reveals much, much more than meets the eye for an eye.
Old Testament Law has been viewed as unnecessarily harsh and barbaric, especially in view of modern, allegedly enlightened values. A closer look reveals much, much more than meets the eye for an eye.
Why should we fear the God of love? How is love freely given if it comes from fear? If we understand what it means, biblically, to “fear God,” then these questions resolve themselves.