Bible contradictions

One more time. The actual original Hebrew word meant murder which is different from killing. As for the flood Genesis chapter 6 gives four reasons why God sent the Flood: 'The wickedness of man was great in the earth' (v. 5). 'Every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually' (v. 5). 'The earth was filled with violence' (v. 11). 'The earth...was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth' (v. 12). (All the people on earth had corrupted their way.) The historical biblical record states, 'And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt' (Genesis 6:12). This is in sharp contrast to God's declaration when he had finished creating the heaven and the earth, namely, 'And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good' (Genesis 1:31). It is astounding to consider that in the tenth generation from Adam the human race had become so wicked, evil, violent and corrupt that it was not fit to go on living. And of all mankind only four men and four women were spared, because they did not go with the great sin drift. Q: Are these reasons adequate to have warranted the wholesale destruction of the human race? A: The Bible tells us that mankind was created by God as a special being, made in God's image, to live according to the rules which God has laid down. When mankind breaks those rules judgment follows. Why? Because God, as a result of His holiness and justice, has decreed to punish the wicked and disobedient. Sometimes this punishment is evident to all in this life, but the ultimate punishment awaits the Day of Judgment. 'And it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment' (Hebrew 9:27). This judgment is described in Revelation 20:11-15. In the case of those living on earth in Noah's day, God adjudged that their deeds were such as to necessitate the penalty which He imposed. John Calvin commented, 'It [the whole earth] was not overwhelmed with a deluge of waters till it had first been immersed in the pollution of wickedness...that wickedness was too deeply seated in their hearts, to leave any hope of repentance.'5 Q: Why were the earth and animals destroyed too? A : In so far as sin is a transgression of the law, it is guilt; in so far as it is a principle, it is pollution and defilement. Calvin said, 'The earth was like a wealthy house, well supplied with every kind of provision in abundance and variety. Now, since man has defiled the earth itself with his crimes, and has vilely corrupted all the riches with which it was replenished, the Lord also designed that the monument of his punishment should there be placed: just as if a judge, about to punish a most wicked and nefarious criminal, should, for the sake of greater infamy, command his house to be razed to the foundation. And this all tends to inspire us with a dread of sin; for we may easily infer how great is its atrocity, when the punishment of it is extended even to the brute creation.'6 What of God's mercy? God's mercy regarding the Flood is just as evident as His judgment, and is seen in the fact that God provided a way of escape for those who were prepared to believe what He had said, heed the warning He gave, and avail themselves of the means of salvation which He provided by instructing Noah to build the Ark (Genesis 6:14-16). Noah is described as 'a just man', 'perfect in his generations', who 'walked with God', and who 'found grace in the eyes of the Lord' (Genesis 6:8-9); he was also 'a preacher of righteousness' (2 Peter 2:5). From this, it is very reasonable to conclude that his messages, perhaps preached from the platform of the partially completed Ark, included warnings of the coming judgment and invitations to his listeners to avail themselves of the one means of escape, which he was constructing. In the event, Noah and his family alone had regard to the wrath of God, and only eight people boarded the Ark in faith and were saved"Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their three wives. These other verses must be taken within the context of the difference between Ratzakh and Harag. the words for kill and murder. This context changes the meaning of these verses that you cite. it isn't a contradiction if you use the original Hebrew. Also, the hebrews were slaves in egypt. Cross apply. God is not responsible for the actions of people because we have free will. Now, I know what you're going to say. "tell me where in your bible YOUR god says "I the lord thy god grant man free will." Just look at any of our past debates for that answer. They don't get off the hook. They go to hell when they die. It's becoming increasingly evident that you've never actually read the bible. 1. God never claimed to be evil. 2. He did start with all of those things that you say. It was only after the fall that those other things came in. He does not murder I've already explained the difference between the two and the justification for the flood. The "investigation for murder" is yet another deception on your part. Deuteronomy 21:1-8 has nothing to do with investigating a murder. Only what to do when the murderer isn't caught. God did not command it, he permitted it. God allowed an evil spirit to go about its business because he knew it would get to his desired ending. Again, you're wrong about what the bible actually says. I'm sick of your ad hominem attacks on my age. YOU have willfully taken the text out of context, YOU have failed to look at anything beyond face level, and whenever you see an argument you can't counter you fall back on insults because you lack the intellect necessary to compete. Next, None of these verses say that the bible can't be taken out of context. previously you removed sentences that changed the meaning of the text. This is taking the Bible out of context. Also, while the word of God is true, it isn't all meant to be taken literally. Jesus enjoyed speaking in parables. Sharing the gospel isn't actually sewing seeds in the ground. When Jesus told the disciples to leave their families, he meant their fathers and mothers not their wives which they didn't have. You don't get to tell me what I believe for one. and 2 according to Smithsonian magazine, the Ark could float. So you're not only biblically illiterate but scientifically illiterate as well. I would point out that you dropped the point on graven images.