Old Testament God vs. New Testament God

Many people say God acted much differently in the Old Testament than he did in the New Testament. They say the God of the New Testament is merciful and compassionate, but in the Old Testament he is often harsh and unforgiving. A thorough look at Scripture reveals that this is not the case. God is in fact merciful and just throughout the Bible. Fr. Mike clears up a great deal of confusion between the Old and New Testaments, and shows how God has stayed quite the same since before the beginning of time until now.

Fr. Mike addressed a similar topic a few years ago in his video, “Did God Change”.
MORE FROM ASCENSION:


SOCIAL MEDIA

[brown]

I talked to my mom four hours yesterday about how frustrated I was with “Old Testament God” and why I thought we should just get rid of it, as that part of the Bible ruins the image of God as merciful and loving. Instead, Father Mike comes through less than 24 hours later and teaches me without me even asking. Praise God.

[Mrbadassovrhere]

Hi father Mike can you do a history of why you became a priest?

[anitapoly]

I love how you put it in a way so understanding. How you explained about knowing your parents as you grow in relation with the Lord. I LOVE IT. Praise the Lord

[elspethsilverstar]

I love how you characterize your parents as "deeply interested in justice". Thanks Father Mike.

[leslysloat]

ahh! i got so happy when you mentioned the book of Hosea, one of my favorite books because God truly reveals himself wonderfully through this book (and in every other book in the bible) God never changes. I use to struggle with this misconception that God was a tyrant, but oh no He wasn't. praying that anyone who struggles with this will be bold enough to ask God to give his graces for you to see him as a loving father, redeemer, bridegroom etc

[nancymautz]

You have such a special way of explaining things so I can understand the Bible better. Thank you so much. I will continue to pray for you and everyone who are joining me on this BIAY journey.

[Niles-Guy]

There are so many examples of G-D showing forgiveness, being merciful and giving chances in the Old Testament. There is no two different perceptions of God. Thank you for this video

[michaelstainsby]

Father Mike you are fast becoming like a best friend as I have a habit now of watching your videos with great interest and growing faith. God bless you truely

[ayngemac]

THANK YOU!! I'm so tired of hearing how Old Testament God is different than the new. No people!!!

[aradhikas]

Fr. Mike, I watch your videos 2-3 times, because they are very deep and meaningful. Thank you.

[andrewdrew]

Thank you Fr Mike lovely message, as you mentioned God does NOT change . Through our Fathers Mercy we are all covered by the blood of his Son Lord Jesus Romans 5:9
“Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”
Hebrews 10 v18 18 Now where remission (cancellation of dept sin )of these is, there is NO MORE OFFERING FOR SIN.
The Fathers LOVE can now shine through us all bearing the fruits of Holy Spirit through the finished work of our Lord Jesus Once for all time, and his righteousness remains in us all 1 Corinthians 6v17
. Romans 5 verse 1
1 Therefore, since we have been made righteous through his faithfulness combined with our faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

[cheshire_skatkat]

The big question I get from most is that if god is perfect and his judgement is perfect then why did God change "the rules" so to speak from old to new testament?

[rlee]

Hello Fr. Mike, I have read the bible almost non-stop since I became a christian, but I am having such a hard time accepting the old testament. The new testament, even the anger of Jesus, is easy for me to accept. The God of the old testament seems to be burning with anger and ready to destroy constantly. Impatient with his people and vengeful. Needing constant sacrifices and jealous. There's lists and lists of nsmes, numbers, sacrificial items, cities, animals and people destroyed. I can't seem to accept it. But the words of JESUS make sense to me and I can accept them. I don't understand how god is the same yesterday, today and forever.

[euge.sosa.b]

I needed to hear this. My father has strayed from the faith and became Gnostic, believing the old testament God is false.

[tonyposada]

Wow I had a horrible day at work. And this really cheered me up. I’ve been wondering and found this and brought me joy and light I have not seen in awhile. Just someone looking for answers.

[morgansheila]

Interesting... I personally always thought the God of the Old Testament was actually more forgiving and full of 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc chances considering how stubborn the Israelites were 🤔

[mostlytypical]

I hear Fr. Mike is in the comments section now so...






Hello :)

[SeanMcConeghy]

In at least one (I think several) place in the Bible, Jesus talks about the Final Judgment. "For I was hungry, and you gave me food..." Could you please do a video explaining why, in light of this, the avoidance of sin gets, or at least seems to get, so much attention than the works of mercy?

[Paola-jfqf]

Wow I was just thinking about how to share this minutes ago. Thank you. Blessings.

[workingprogress]

Forgive me father if I sound ignorant
But I’m trying to understand how a God goes from telling the prophet to wipe out every man, woman, child and beast to a God that says love your enemy