LOL. No matter how many times I've discuss Biblical examples (Jonah, Ester, Cornelius, etc.) they seem to be ignored.
I've always had trouble reconciling the Arminian "God of love" with one who would command the slaughter of civilizations. I understand it from a Calvinist "God is sovereign" perspective. Until people can grasp the sovereignty part these examples will only remain "stories".
Yea, I know.
The inferences derived from these stories are clear, yet...
As the Isrealites proved, just being part of a covenant community doesn't ensure repentance.
We need to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to clear fogged minds.