Admittedly, this topic is a source of struggle across every belief system. How many times have we cried out to God when tragedy strikes?
These moments may cause both believers and non-believers alike to wrestle with their faith.
Old or New Testament?
The Old Covenant with Israel is only a small portion of the Old Testament. The history of creation, the fall of man with the sin of Adam and Eve, the world-wide flood account, God’s covenant with Abraham, and many other essential truths are all found before Israel agreed to the Old Covenant. The rest of the Old Testament includes a full history of the Israelite nation, teaches wisdom, and contains prophesies pointing to Jesus.
Twisting the Scriptures
The truth is that God did not leave us with a message that could not be understood. Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, “For we are not writing any other things to you than what you read or understand.” (2 Corinthians 1:13). Also, God would not expect us to “test the spirits, whether they are of God…” (1 John 4:1) if we are not able to understand his revelation. Finally, Paul said that to be “approved of God” a person must be “rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15). This would indicate that the Bible can be understood and is a good warning for us to be careful not to twist God’s word so that we can be approved by him.