The Brucemaster said:
Alright then explain why Jesus was the King of the Jews and made numerous references to the Law of Moses and yet you do not either accept the OT, or only accept what the NT doesn't "overrule"?
You have heard that it was said, "Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth." But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. (Matthew 5:38-41)
It's not a case of not 'accepting' the OT, but it's obvious that teachings such as this cannot be followed while simultaneously adhering to Mosaic Law. I was not talking about the OT in its entirety, simply the parts where the two might diagree. Nor do my previous posts say anything that would preclude Jesus from having been the King of the Jews. Nor do I deny that he makes reference to the Old Testament.
See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expounding_of_the_Law and
http://www.despatch.cth.com.au/Despatch/Jews04.htm
In many ways the two do agree, with fulfillment of prophesy from the Old in the New. Jesus also affirms commandments:
"And Jesus said, ‘You shall not murder; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother. Also, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.’" (Matthew 19:17-19)
And finally as an aside, to me this can only be a good thing, as we see the consequences of attempting to uphold archaic laws in modern times in too many Islamic countries.