In this episode of Near The Fire, we explore the striking possibility that the Gospel of Thomas was composed earlier than the Gospel of Mark - potentially making it the most historically reliable record of Jesus’ teachings.
Interpretation of the introduction and saying 1 of the Gospel of Thomas. We look at why the sayings are secret and what it means to discover them.
This video explores a powerful teaching from the Gospel of Thomas about the journey of spiritual seeking. True discovery often begins with discomfort—but if we stay the course, it leads to transformation. I reflect on the modern idea of deconstruction, showing that when done with honesty and depth, it doesn’t destroy faith—it refines it. The result is a stronger, truer connection to the divine.
In this episode, we explore Saying 3 of the Gospel of Thomas—a striking call to self-knowledge that challenges conventional religious thinking. What does it truly mean to “know yourself,” and why did Jesus link this to discovering the Kingdom within?.
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