'You have heard that it was said'

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Eduard

June 03, 2013, 07:57:48 AM
By these words Jesus made Christians stand apart from Jews and the rest of the world by giving them new, loving commandments. But isn't it said that God does not change? Giving different commandments wouldn't classify as changing? I am a bit confused.
Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

John 15:5

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Lazarus Short

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June 03, 2013, 08:57:20 AM
The teaching approach made by Jesus is implied in the Ten Commandments.  It says first not to steal, but then later, goes on to say not to even covet.  Jesus is simply showing us what lies deeper in the ways, laws, and words of God.  Oh!  The riches!!  Building on what has been given, He gives us a little more...  Here a little, there a little, line upon line, precept upon precept...
Socrates taught Plato.  Plato taught Aristotle.  Aristotle tutored the son of Philip of Macedon.  This boy grew up to become Alexander the Great, largely by slaughtering a lot of people.  That's philosophy.

Jesus spoke the Truth.  He blessed the poor.  He healed the sick.  He even raised the dead.  He died on a cross for us, lived again, and came back long enough to tell us to love one another.  That's religion.

YHVH = Behold the Nail, Behold the Hand = Jesus

Eduard

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June 03, 2013, 10:22:49 AM
Well, yes, we could say that Jesus fulfilled the Law and the prophets. :dsunny:
Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

John 15:5

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Eduard

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June 03, 2013, 01:20:14 PM
I only follow Jesus, I was just wondering if God really changed or merely let us see the bigger picture.
Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

John 15:5

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
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