I know the story goes much deeper,but my point is Jesus himself showed violence, in achurch none the less. The one were he attends church with a weapon, overturns furniture, and drives peopleaway for the seemingly common practice of buying and selling. Originally posted by Tyler 720I cant help but be reminded of my favorite 'story' of Jesus. What state prison or loony bin would you end up in if you went to a church and started overturning the bookstores, gift shops, and kitchens selling sunday dinner? Now if you believe the words spoken by Jesus,If you have seen the Son you have seen the Father, then there is God in the fleshshowing violence(according to human law).
I cant help but be reminded of my favorite 'story' of Jesus. Stories are always a tad subjective, and until they're written down (which isn't immediately, usually) they might change a little.So, yes, it does seem a bit different. Seems enough to at least see somechange in the names that are used, and it also does not strike me as odd that the style of those stories change a little, in this case less of theangry God. Depending on what part of the OT you're referring to, there are 10 centuries between the Old and New testament. Originally posted by dominicusI find it interesting that nowhere in the New Testament is God referred as Jehovah, Yahweh, or Elohim.actually there are several passages that are actually quotes of the OT that refer to God.