Is God Different in the Old vs. New Testament?

Is God different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament? In this episode, we dive into one of the most common and most misunderstood questions about the Bible. We talk honestly about passages that feel hard to reconcile, explore God’s character across both testaments, and look at how justice, mercy, holiness, and grace are present from beginning to end. Rather than pitting the Old Testament against the New, this conversation shows how Scripture tells one unified story of an unchanging God who reveals Himself more fully through Jesus. If you’ve ever wrestled with the “God of wrath vs. God of love” tension, this episode is for you.00:00 – Welcome & Setting the Question01:23 – “Angry vs. Loving?” The Core Tension03:00 – Human Actions vs. God’s Commands05:32 – Divine Judgment & God’s Sovereignty07:01 – Jonah, Sodom & God’s Mercy10:32 – The “Dispensation of Grace” & Jesus’ Sacrifice13:06 – Repentance, Prophets, and God’s Warnings14:49 – Abraham & Isaac: Sacrifice and Foreshadowing Jesus18:02 – War, Judgment, and Deep-Rooted Evil21:00 – Scripture in Deuteronomy: It’s Not About Israel’s Righteousness22:47 – Is the God of the Old Testament Still “Active” Today?27:12 – Living in a Broken World, Not Under Wrath30:00 – How to Answer: “The Bible Shows Two Different Gods”35:21 – Love, Hate, and Responding Like Jesus41:24 – Law vs. Grace: Are They in Conflict?44:06 – The Ten Commandments & The Greatest Commandment46:28 – Honoring Parents Through Hurt (Personal Story)51:14 – Prayer for Healing, Reconciliation, and Peace54:28 – Final Reflections & Encouragement57:05 – Closing Thoughts: Same God, One Story of Redemption