I have read both the Old and New Testaments. I need help in understanding why the God of the Old Testament is so controlling and vengeful and the God of the New Testament is so forgiving and loving.
1) They are the same God.
2) Personally, I see the most loving caring God in the OT. Keep Reading.
3) Controlling and vengeful? Substitute Almighty and Holy. See that in the Book of Revelation.
4) Notice the words you use. We want to define God on our terms, Not let God tell us who He is. When you say or hear the words “God to me....................” you are on the wrong path.
5) Everyone likes a loving merciful God. God MUST be Holy, Righteous, sovereign, etc. He is merciful at his pleasure. You can only understand his mercy and love when you begin to understand his Holiness.
6) The fact that you asked, says God is at work. I remember the journey...........................
Your number six ... here is wisdom.