Does Hebrews 13:8 refer only to Jesus the Christ, or does that apply to God as well? How many people have you heard that God does not change! As the Consciousness, with a capital C, I agree; however, it seems that how His creation see Him changes alot. And I judge that as very, very good. What’s bad for me are people who adhere to ancient concepts that have long since been proven wrong or out-dated.
I am so glad that we have freedom of religion in America, even though it is greatly hindered by many who demand a belief in an Old Testament God.
Who can imagine a God who was spoken of by the Old Testament consciousness as the killer women, childen, and babies? Who can embrace a God felt honored by the killing of millions of the animals that He created? Worst of all in an ever-changing and fast-paced world like that which we live in, who can believe a God that changes as much as we do?
It’s almost as though God couldn’t make up His mind as to what He wanted to do. Have you noticed these Scriptures?
>Genesis 6:6- Jehovah repenteth that He hath made man in the earth
>Jeremiah 26:19- Jehovah repented concerning the evil that He spake against them
>Exodus 32:14- the LORD relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he
>Judges 2:18- It repenteth Jehovah, because of their groaning from the presence of their oppressors
>Jeremiah 18:18- If that nation I warned repents of its evil, then I will relent
>Hosea 11:8- My heart is changed within me
And several more.
If we could simpy understand that these are words spoken by men and women who lived thousands of years ago in a world very much different than ours. We desperately NEED their insights, their views, and the inspiration that was upon them when they wrote. But, the FACTS and the WORLD are different. We are different, and becoming more so. I honor them and I look upon their words as sacred, though not inerrant or infallible.
May we stand on their shoulders and give our children a more clear view of the Spirit of the living God and thereby return the favor. After all, we have the advantage of knowing Jesus- BIG PLUS for us. How could they possibly know God until Jesus arrived?
Thank you Jesus!
It is easy for me to see why Marcion felt that the OT God was a totally different god from the NT God. Two different views by two different groups of people. Good Post!!
I’m glad I didn’t live when Marcion did because I’d really be screwed up. Having said that, you’ve got to give the founding fathers a lot of credit for getting as much of it as right as they did.
Very true!