The First Great Commandment

By Gardner Sylvester

Galatians 5:1 says,"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

Christianity involves freedom. However, we live in a world where fundamentalist beliefs attack the idea of personal freedom. Some give up on Christianity because they are made to feel wrong about their sexual identities or their unconventional personalities. They are rejected for who they are.

Presenting a riveting and enlightening perspective on Christianity, author Gardner Sylvester brings The First Great Commandment: What the Holy Bible Actually Says. With this transformative book, Sylvester invites readers to explore a more kind and inclusive faith. Sylvester emphasizes growth, love, and compassion.

The book shifts the focus from the constrictive view taught by fundamentalists to one that encourages freedom, learning, and embracing your true self and your mission in life.

With his extensive Bible knowledge, Sylvester highlights Christ's teachings of love and acceptance at the core of the Christian faith. The author tackles the claim that Christ's words were merely a summary of the Ten Commandments when, in fact, they said we are to love and to love as we love.

The readers will find themselves navigating the distinctions between the New and Old Testament, delving into the impact and transformative shift of Christ's arrival. The author also underscores that Christ came to fulfill a new covenant and abolish old rules, freeing humanity from "the curse of the law."

The First Great Commandment is a life-changing read, an enlightening spectrum on Christianity with messages of joy, love, and equality, without the rigid dogmas or divisive interpretations of many who carry a Bible, but seldom read it.

The First Great Commandment is a spiritual journey seeking a closer connection with God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534639748
• ISBN13: 9781534639744
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"