The Word Among Us

August 2015 Issue

A Faithful Father

How does Scripture describe God?

By: Rev. Joseph F. Wimmer, OSA

A Faithful Father: How does Scripture describe God? by Rev. Joseph F. Wimmer, OSA

It is a common misconception that the portrayal of God is very different in the New Testament from the picture we see in the Old Testament. According to this view, the Hebrew Scriptures depict God as a transcendent Creator or stern Lawgiver, punishing the sins of his recalcitrant people.

He is the God who allowed hordes of Babylonians to invade Jerusalem, pillage and murder, and drag the remaining Israelites off to exile....

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