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1 | Why did God tell Abraham to kill his son | Gen 22:2 | srbaegon | 214996 | ||
Hello, The reconciliation between Gen 22:2 and James 1:14 is that the passages have nothing to do with each other. James is speaking of temptations that come from within and tear us and others down spiritually. Genesis 22 is a test to prove and increase faith. We know from looking at this side of the story that God never intended for Isaac to die. In order for your friend to mimic the command to Abraham, he would have to stop at the last moment and kill a ram instead. Steve |
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2 | Why did God tell Abraham to kill his son | Gen 22:2 | bibleman12 | 214997 | ||
Hi Steve, You said: "In order for your friend to mimic the command to Abraham, he would have to stop at the last moment and kill a ram instead." I like that... I will tell him that for sure. Great answer. It is sort of like people claiming to being tempted like Job when they loose things. Well to be like Job they have to be healed and restored. But that be as it may. God still told Abraham to kill his son. So is my friend to go through with the destruction of his family until God calls out from Heaven in an audible voice? |
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3 | Why did God tell Abraham to kill his son | Gen 22:2 | srbaegon | 215002 | ||
Hello, When teaching Bible in my church, I am rather strict in making the class speak accurately of the text, so no, God did not tell Abraham to kill his son. He told Abraham to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. I know it's a fine point, but I will be adamant about it (in a nice way). This is the reason I belabor the point. God's plan was to provide the substitute for Isaac. He just never let Abraham know the plan until the very end after everything had been prepared to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham built the altar, laid the wood, bound Isaac (remarkable in itself), laid him on the wood, and took the knife. Notice it does not say that the Lord interrupted as the knife was coming down or anything like that. It just says everything was prepared. At that point God reveals the substitute. So no, your friend cannot destroy his family. All he can do is make preparations and expect a substitute. If none arrives, God was not speaking to him. And really the only acceptable substitute would be Christ himself who already paid the price. Steve |
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4 | Why did God tell Abraham to kill his son | Gen 22:2 | azurelaw | 215014 | ||
Dear Steve, You have provided very good answers. I hope the user find them helpful. Shalom Azure |
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