Where Is The Love? (Jesus Christ, Moses, Earth, preach, gnostic)

[cardero]

In the Bible, John 13:34 Jesus Christ tells us:

“I am giving YOU a new commandment, that YOU love one

another; just as I have loved YOU...”

First I would like to know where this commandment was when the Hebrew scriptures were being penned. Could Moses have fit this important 11th Commandment on the tablet or would he have to start a new rock? Also, if we are to take Christ’s idea of love seriously from his ministry on earth, feeding the multitudes, curing the blind and sick, raising the dead we find that these are exemplary acts of love that are worthy to be imitated. So my question is, where are my powers? I know that they are obtainable because the apostles had them. I know there are other ways to share and display love but I just feel a bit imperfect without these advantages.

[jonny]

It is a new commandment. Christ came and gave a higher law than the Law of Moses.

What do you mean by the question, "Where are my powers?"

[ChrisP]

Originally Posted by jonny

It is a new commandment. Christ came and gave a higher law than the Law of Moses.

What do you mean by the question, "Where are my powers?"

I think he's asking for the gifts of the holy spirit.

Cardero : They're given by God mate. Try asking nicely

[spacemonkey]

[quote=cardero]

In the Bible, John 13:34 Jesus Christ tells us:

“I am giving YOU a new commandment, that YOU love one

another; just as I have loved YOU...”

First I would like to know where this commandment was when the Hebrew scriptures were being penned. Could Moses have fit this important 11th Commandment on the tablet or would he have to start a new rock? QUOTE]

Ah, more proof of the Gnostic belief that the God of the OT and the one preached about by Jesus are not one in the same.

[ChrisP]

[quote=spacemonkey]

Originally Posted by cardero

In the Bible, John 13:34 Jesus Christ tells us:

“I am giving YOU a new commandment, that YOU love one

another; just as I have loved YOU...”

First I would like to know where this commandment was when the Hebrew scriptures were being penned. Could Moses have fit this important 11th Commandment on the tablet or would he have to start a new rock? QUOTE]

Ah, more proof of the Gnostic belief that the God of the OT and the one preached about by Jesus are not one in the same.

Yeah, I've really never had much time for Yahweh. He was far to exclusive and cruel.

[spacemonkey]

You see how Jesus says, "I give you a NEW Commandment..." not an additional commandment. On the lighter side, I wonder if George Carlin is familier with this passage? In one of his famous rants during one of his shows, Carlin was able to distill the Ten Commandments down to two. I think he'd be upset to know Jesus had it down to one, but I think he would agree with it.

[ALifetimeToWaitFor...]

Originally Posted by SnaleSpace

I think he's asking for the gifts of the holy spirit.

Cardero : They're given by God mate. Try asking nicely

I think the powers you speak of were ploys to convert. Jesus probably never performed such miracles, but in an age without reason its easy for fables to spread and be believed. Or were probably later additions to the bible. But keep trying as ill keep trying to control the wind with my mind. :P

[Seyorni]

Trying to square OT morality with Christ's teachings always leaves me scratching my head. How can the two be reconciled? I'm surprised The Holy Bible doesn't spontaneously split down the spine into two opposing tomes.

[Scuba Pete]

What a radical departure it was for that time: Love others as Jesus loved us! WOW!!! Let's get ready to sacrifice!