Episode 23 details the fundamental choice and its major elements which will all be called to make as we come to the end of our present materialistic age. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 12. The Present Conflict The Decision and Its Elements (Ep. 23) The teachings of Jesus vs the The post Episode 23 – The Present Conflict appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Nov 28, 2022•14 min
Episode 22 completes the three-part summary of Jesus' gospel teachings that the new teachers need to bring to the world to effect the return to the actual teachings of Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 11. The Message of the New Revelation–Part 3 (Ep. 22) Duty, Morality, Love The post Episode 22 – The Message of the New Revelation–Part 3 appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Oct 14, 2022•13 min
Episode 21 is the second part of a a three-part summary of Jesus' gospel teachings that the new teachers need to bring to the world to effect the return to the actual teachings of Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 10. The Message of the New Revelation–Part 2 The post Episode 21 – The Message of the New Revelation–Part 2 appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Sep 09, 2022•15 min
Episode 20 begins a three-part outline and summary of Jesus' gospel teachings that the new teachers of Jesus' personal religion need to bring to the world to effect the return to Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 9. The Message of The New Revelation–Part 1 Summary Outline of Jesus’ The post Episode 20 – The Message of The New Revelation–Part 1 appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Aug 18, 2022•11 min
Episode 18 revealed unrealized spiritual resources that can guide and enhance our new revelation of Jesus. Episode 19 describes a powerful new material resource that will also prove most helpful. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 8. Material Help in Our Mission The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Ep. 19) The post Episode 19 – Material Help in Our Mission appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Jul 25, 2022•14 min
Episode 18 reveals the powerful and unrealized spiritual help that is available to us that will guide and enhance our new revelation of Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 7. Spiritual Help in Our Mission The Spirit of Truth (Ep. 18) We face a gigantic task. It is obvious that a The post Episode 18 – Spiritual Help in Our Mission appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Jun 30, 2022•11 min
Episode 17 reveals the steps you can take now to return wholeheartedly to Jesus and become a new teacher (or follower) of his original gospel of the kingdom. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 6. Answering the Call The basic requirements to be an effective teacher of Jesus (Ep 17) The supremacy of The post Episode 17 – Answering the Call appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
May 30, 2022•12 min
Episode 16 discusses the call of our times for new teachers of Jesus’ religion, the awakening of Jesus’ kingdom brotherhood of believers, and reveals the great hope of our world. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 5. The Times Call for New Teachers of Jesus to Arise The Awakening of the The post Episode 16 – The Awakening of the Jesus Brotherhood appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Apr 30, 2022•12 min
Episode 14 exposed unforeseen problems brought by secularism, especially secular totalitarianism. Episode 15 answers the question “What can be done to overcome secularism and the evil results that follow from its widespread adoption? -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 4. A New Revelation of Jesus Is the Only Effective Answer to The post Episode 15 – The Need for New Teachers of Jesus’ Religion appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Mar 30, 2022•11 min
Episode 13 discussed the rise of secularism and its opposition to the religion and morality. This episode details other unforeseen problems and the inability of present-day religion to overcome this secular menace. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 3: The Unforeseen Problems Brought by Secularism The Ineffectiveness of Present-Day Religion (Ep. The post Episode 14 – The Ineffectiveness of Present-Day Religion appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Feb 25, 2022•11 min
Episode 12 discussed the status of Jesus’ teachings in today’s secular world. This episode details the rise of modern secularism and its denial of both religion and a religious based morality. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 2. The Rise of Secularism The Denial of True Religion and a God Ordained The post Episode 13 – The Denial of True Religion and a God Ordained Morality appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Jan 25, 2022•12 min
Jesus taught us to live life religiously and by faith. He emphasized individual freedom and the transcendence of the spiritual over the material. How are the teachings of Jesus faring in our modern secularistic world. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 1. Jesus’ Teachings and Their Status in Today’s World The The post Episode 12 – The Secular Threat appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Dec 20, 2021•12 min
God’s supreme mandate to us is “Be you perfect even as I am perfect.” What should be our attitude when we realize our weakness and failure to live up to our ideal of doing God’s will? -- Transcript -- Our attitude. I began this series of talks with the observation that Jesus brought us the The post Episode 11 – Our Attitude appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Nov 11, 2021•15 min
This episode provides a brief introduction to Preston Thomas, the author of The Way of Jesus. -- Podcast Transcript Preston Thomas is an author, educator, and teacher. He holds BA and MA degrees in Philosophy from the University of Virginia. As an undergraduate Preston played varsity tennis and he was an NDEA scholar in graduate The post Episode 10 – About the Author appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Oct 14, 2021•2 min
This episode explores and makes clear the two differing aspects of God's will for us: His universal will for all and His particular will for each individual. -- Podcast Transcript God’s universal will. As a loyal son of God, I am obligated to do my Father’s will. There are two aspects of His will for The post Episode 9 – Two Aspects of God’s Will appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Sep 21, 2021•12 min
What kind of personality would God have us develop? This episode answers that question and details the ideal personality traits that God’s children should aim for in their lives. -- Podcast Transcript Growth to maturity. God, our loving heavenly Father is a person, not a mere force or thing. He has bestowed upon us The post Episode 8 – Personality Development appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Aug 30, 2021•12 min
This episode reveals the origin of our moral sense and the source of moral law in the universe. It discusses moral development, the ideal morality taught by Jesus and identifies our highest moral choice. -- Podcast Transcript Introduction. I recently watched a TV series set in the old West. In that series a lawman The post Episode 7 – Morality and Duty appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Jul 24, 2021•12 min
The subject of this discussion is how to live as a child of God. This episode focuses on forgiveness and character. It discusses the nature of forgiveness and the fact that we must first forgive others if we wish to experience God’s forgiveness. It then moves to the kind of character God would have us The post Episode 6 – Forgiveness and Character appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Jun 26, 2021•13 min
The topic of this discussion is how to live as a child of God. This episode focuses on our communion with God through meditation, prayer, thanksgiving, and worship, leading up to the unbroken communion with the Father. -- Podcast Transcript Maintain communion with God through meditation, prayer, thanksgiving, and worship. One of the primary ways The post Episode 5 – Communion appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
May 17, 2021•12 min
This episode continues to explore answers to the question, “What does it mean to be and to live as a child of God.” This episode reviews the answers discussed in previous episodes and moves forward with two new answers--the need for self-control and spiritual progress. -- Podcast Transcript Practice self-control. The Father’s will for us The post Episode 4 – Self-Control and Spiritual Progress appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Apr 15, 2021•15 min
The will of God is multi-faceted. This episode explores three basic aspects of God’s will for us. They are our service to others, the birth of the spirit, and our faith. -- Podcast Transcript Service to God. God’s will for us is not only that we love Him and all his children, but also that The post Episode 3 – Service, Rebirth and Faith appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Mar 18, 2021•14 min
Jesus taught that we are all children of God and as such we should dedicate ourselves to the doing of our Father’s will. This raises the natural question, “What is God’s will?” This episode begins the answer to this question with Jesus’ greatest commandment, the commandment to love. -- Podcast Transcript Love God. If we The post Episode 2 – Love appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Feb 20, 2021•11 min
Do you want to know more about Jesus? Here you will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus & his actual teachings. You will be able to clearly distinguish the incomparable teachings of Jesus from the many teachings about Jesus. -- Podcast Transcript What does it mean to live as a son of God? Jesus taught The post Episode 1 – Doing God’s Will appeared first on The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas ....
Jan 26, 2021•10 min