Genocide in the Bible?! | Basic Questions for Christians #8

“The Bible — a cruel book full of violence and genocide?”
That’s a common accusation, especially against the Old Testament. God seems to command the destruction of entire nations — like the Canaanites. But is that really what happened? And how can a loving God allow such things?

In this episode of Fundamental Questions for Christians, we take an honest look at one of the most challenging topics in Scripture:
the wars of the Old Testament and God’s judgment on the nations.

We discover that these events were not acts of ethnic cleansing, but divine justice against extreme moral corruption. Even in judgment, God was patient, fair, and merciful.

👉 God gave the Canaanites 400 years to turn from their evil.
👉 He condemned their deeds, not their ethnicity.
👉 And even in destruction, He offered salvation — like to Rahab,
the woman who was rescued through faith.

Ultimately, this points to Jesus Christ — the One who took our judgment upon Himself so we could receive mercy. That is not cruelty — that is love in its purest form.

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❗ The original video dates from 2020, I have slightly edited it, but the content is still valid!

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