How Could a Loving God Command the Destruction of the Canaanites?

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How Could a Loving God Command the Destruction of the Canaanites?

Eric Lyons • Joshua 11:11–15

Allegedly, God is a murderer. Among other things, He instructed the Israelites to kill countless Canaanites. How can Christians logically and justifiably believe in and serve such a God? Join Eric Lyons as he answers this frequently asked question.

Did God Accept Jephthah’s Daughter as a Sacrifice?

Eric Lyons • Judges 11:29–40

Are Jephthah’s actions in Judges 11 proof that God condones literal human sacrifices? Join Eric Lyons as he addresses what some consider “a top 10 worst Bible passage.”

Is God Jealous and Insecure?

Eric Lyons • Exodus 20:5

Why did God feel the need to condemn idolatry? Is He insecure, as some skeptics contend? And how can a good, loving God also be a jealous God? Join Eric Lyons as he considers a rational and biblically consistent response to these frequently asked questions.

How Could a Good God Command Abraham to Kill His Son?

Eric Lyons • Genesis 22:2

Does the God of the Bible delight in bloodshed from His followers? In Genesis 22:2, why did He ask Abraham to offer up his son as a human sacrifice? Is God cruel as atheists allege? Join Eric Lyons as he logically answers the atheistic attack on God's loving character by looking at the verse in context.