Divine Command and Moral Complexity

Many wrestle with the image of God in the Old Testament—how can the same God who loves and weeps in the New Testament also command war and destruction? In this episode, Chris Hilkin tackles one of the hardest questions in the Bible: is the God of the Old Testament morally good?
Chris walks through five biblical and historical reasons why the conquest narratives aren’t what modern readers often assume. You'll hear how ancient war language, the slow process of displacement, divine justice, and God's mercy all help make sense of these difficult passages—and why rejecting God on moral grounds requires a much deeper look at history and Scripture.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “utter destruction” often used hyperbolic war language, not literal commands
• How God’s judgment differs from human genocide or racism
• The role of divine justice in protecting future generations from corruption
• Why God has the moral authority to give and take life
• How to answer questions about Old Testament violence 

 Scriptures  References:
Deuteronomy 7, 20; Joshua 6, 10; Judges 1–2
1 Samuel 15; Exodus 23; Job 1:21; Romans 13
Revelation 7.

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