Our issues with the NT...CHR

[The People]

My take? (And I have spiritual advisors who know the bible at a much better level than I do)

God brought his people through some very difficult times. He did this in many different ways. Some of them were very harsh. However, he finally realized that he needed a different approach. So he sent his only begotten son to bring about change. Jesus' way was gentler and kinder but with the same message. If we are to get through this life we must love one another as I have loved you.

It is like when an earth father suddenly realizes that things are just wrong in his household. He finally steps in and said, "Thiinsare going to be different." I ooe you too much to allow things to go on in this way.

A rather simplistic way of explaining my erspective but it is the best that I can do.