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You can find them in the new testament, I have quoted verses that refer to God in terms of love and descriptions of the nature of love. Descriptions that contradict the actions of God as described in OT.

Eph 1:5-7

He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-- to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.

Just answering is not the same as offering an actual rebuttal using logic, reason and evidence

The 'answers' come in the form of dismissals and denials rather than reasoned arguments.

So, your interpretation of love is different from His. So is your idea of good, evil, right, wrong, life and death. Whats new?

Oh, i get it. He better toe your line. Good luck, butter cup. Im sure for you, Satan will measure up.

please tell, how many are officially in the book of Life ..and on what page # does your name appear?

The imperfections and contradictions are there for anyone to see. The problems were recognized a long time ago, and the reason why the Gnostics demoted the God of the bible to a lower status, to that of a local godling, an evil demiurge.

You 1st.

It's not my interpretation of love I am talking about, but what the bible itself describes...did you miss the quotes I posted?

So, you havent the mental capacity to understand how the Creator of you and the universe just may have a higher understanding than you.

You prove His point.

Me first...what exactly?

Putting the question out to all skeptics. What is your moral code and where can I find d it. We can't make moral judgments without a moral code?

If it has come down to slagging off at the poster, I suggest that you either read your bible, or improve your ability to comprehend what is there right before your eyes where verses describe the attributes of love and the verses that clearly contradict the given descriptions.

So do you believe that Jesus existed as a man of history and as the son of God and that His teachings are accurately recorded and preserved and that they are representative of the will of His Father God?

It doesn't matter what I happen to believe or don't believe, the issue is about what the bible itself says about the attributes of love and God on the one hand, but also describes the opposite in terms of the attitude and behaviour of God. Which is clearly a contradiction by the very terms that are defined and given in the bible.

You cannot use Jesus words as standard of measure unless we understand that they are the words of Jesus. Either you accept Jesus Words and the OT record both as reliable accounts or you have no case at all to discern. You can't say you believe in Jesus moral standard if you don't even believe in Jesus or His words.

If you believe in neither testament than what is your moral standard that we are going to use to judge?

Winner, winner^^^.

I have told what I believe about moral standards and their source. Now it your turn. It's pointless to have a moral discussion without both parties identifying their moral code. This is intended to be a fair exchange right?

The words we have are not the words of Jesus.

What we have is the words of Authors writing under the names of Mark, Luke, Matthew, Pauls' letters, etc....and the words quite obviously say what they say and mean what they mean.

One more time;

God is love. - 1 John 4:8

1 Corinthians 13; Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.''

1 John 4:7-8; Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Now, once again - these are not my words, they are not my definitions. It has nothing to do with me.

Nor are these the words of Jesus. The words are written decades after the death of Jesus the charismatic Rabbi upon whom the legend was built.

Amusing.

You aint seen nothin yet.