At Near the Fire we explore the teachings of Jesus and the quest for spiritual truth. We examine the historical Jesus, question long-held assumptions, and look beyond tradition to discover what Jesus actually taught.
This is not about destroying faith. It is about building a faith that can withstand honest questions, historical evidence, and the search for truth.
Standing for truth. Facing the heat.
"Let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds." — Gospel of Thomas 2
Jesus encouraged people to search, question, and discover. Faith should never require us to stop thinking. The journey begins by seeking the truth wherever it leads.
A faith built on tradition alone is fragile. A faith built on truth is resilient. We believe Christian faith should grow from what we honestly discover about Jesus, history, and the scriptures—not bypass them.
Truth is not always comfortable. Challenging popular beliefs can bring criticism and resistance. But if something is true, it is worth defending. We stand for honest inquiry and expose teachings that distort the message of Jesus.