IF someone was convicted of first degree murder, you state that the law of God prohibits him to face the penalty of his sinning then?
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Death Penalty - Is it Biblical?
- Thread starter Salty
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Still trying to see where in the bible that the lord himself stated that murder no longer fell under the death penalty?
NOT saying that we must execute all who commit murder, but where does it state to us that the option to do such is still viable?
Death Penalty - Is it Biblical?
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canadyjd
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And so the list of “crimes” that warrant the death penalty continues to expand.
I suspect there are some on BB that would include “heresy” among that list… and they get to decide what is heresy.
peace to you
I see it as premeditated murder only, as that was given before the Mosaic law to us!
Yes, it does. So did Moses's.
No more than supporting prisons is laying the foundation for Christians to be imprisoned.
canadyjd
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Are you referring to Genesis 9:6 “whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed”?
That mentions nothing of “premeditation” but simply shedding blood, which could mean by accident or negligence. It is a reference to the ancient near East custom of the “blood avenger”.
There were “cities of refuge” during OT times where people could flee to for safety from the “blood avenger”.
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canadyjd
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canadyjd
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Which is why I didn't list working on the Sabbath, blasphemy, idolatry, disobedience to parents, etc.
We still live under natural law, and justice is still a thing to mete. The civil magistrates bear the sword. They are the ministers of God to execute wrath upon the evildoers. That's straight from the pen of Christ's apostle, and whatever he bound on earth, is bound in Heaven.
I don't go around thinking about it, but I pretty much have listed it already.
There were no prison sentences under the Mosaic law. If it wasn't a capital offense some form of restitution or public humiliation was administered and the offenders went on with their lives.
Unless they made it to a city of refuge.
I thought the six cities of refuge was for when a death was involved and was only temporary until things cooled down and righteous judgement could prevail. Any way, I was thinking of NON-CAPITAL offenses, which penalties consisted of stripes and or restitution. There were no prisons under the Mosaic law. When Jeremiah was locked up a place had to be found to hold him.
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canadyjd
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Have you looked at 1 Timothy 1:15-17 or so. I’d really like to know your opinion of Paul saying God showed him mercy as an example for future Christian’s to follow.
How can you show mercy to someone while supporting putting the person to death?
peace to you
The one being put to death isn't receiving mercy, but wrath.
canadyjd
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Or “justice” or “vengeance” or “what they deserve” but not mercy.
As Christians, we are commanded to follow the example of God with Paul and show mercy.
peace to you
refers to those who are saved by Lord Jesus, and while they are saved from wrath of god, does not mean will not face death penalty if commit a capital sin!
canadyjd
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The passage specifically says we, as Christians, are to follow the example of God when He showed mercy to the murderer Paul.
We cannot show mercy and support the death penalty.
Thank you for answering
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