The Commandments of Christ

By Edward M. Davis with Edward J. Davis and Diane Davis Dansby

The Commandments of Christ: In his Own Words–Paraphrased organizes and presents what Jesus had to say on a variety of important topics. It attempts to have Jesus speak for Himself. The method used was paraphrasing succinctly what was in print, considering both traditional and contemporary translations of the Bible. Chapters and verses for the paraphrase of each “command” are given so the reader can easily locate them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jul 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638145776

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The Commandments of Christ

In His Own Words—Paraphrased

Edward M. Davis with Edward J. Davis and Diane Davis Dansby

ISBN 978-1-63814-576-9 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-63814-577-6 (Digital)

Copyright © 2021 Edward M. Davis with Edward J. Davis and Diane Davis Dansby

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Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

The Basics

To the Unbeliever

Worship

A. Personal

B. Church Practices

Prayer

Giving

Witnessing

A. Spreading the Gospel

B. Teaching

C. Honoring and Aiding God’s Messengers

The Scriptures

A. Understanding and Interpreting

B. Discerning True and False Teachers

General Conduct

A. Keeping Christ’s Commandments

Proper Attitudes

Humility

Lack of Anxiety and Having Peace and Joy

Sorrow

Thankfulness

Submission

Material Things

Purity of Heart

Developing Faith

Speech

Children

Government and Authorities

Relationships with Others

Be Forgiving

Being Reasonable

Being Hospitable and Merciful

Being Industrious

Being Open and Honest

Being a Peacemaker

Being Married

Return and Judgment Day

God’s Will

Satan (The Evil One)

To Antoinette L. Davis, beloved wife of Edward M. Davis and mother of Edward J. and Diane. She committed her life to Jesus and to following His commands. Her godly example continues to influence her family and all who knew her. Her children rise up and call her blessed (Proverbs 31:28).

If you love me, keep my commandments.

—John 14:15

In two categories: God’s Will and Satan (The Evil One), not every paraphrased statement by Jesus is in the form of a command. However, Jesus pointedly addressed these topics on numerous occasions.

Categories I and J are important to Christians in their faith journey and witness.

Foreword

This work is,