What Jesus Taught

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What Jesus Taught:

• Jesus taught that God is a caring Father.
• Jesus taught that our future hope is being fulfilled right now.
• Jesus taught that “the way” was narrow and that we should not assume that all who call Jesus “Lord” are really Christians.
• Jesus taught that men and women are free to believe and do whatever they like but that may not be what God wants.
• Jesus taught that we could have spiritual unity without necessarily having philosophical uniformity.
• Jesus taught that believers must publicly acknowledge him.
• Jesus taught that the Sabbath was made for all people.
• Jesus taught that there is life after death.
• Jesus taught that what we receive from his words will be in proportion to the soil we have in our Hearts.
• Jesus taught that we can all develop these attitudes.
• Jesus taught that those who were merciful would be given mercy.
• Jesus taught that it is God’s will or intention for us to love our “neighbor.”
• Jesus taught that no one can enter the Kingdom of God unless He repents.
• Jesus taught that few would be saved.
• Jesus taught that He was fully human and fully God.
• Jesus taught that believers should pray together for the provision and protection of all believers.
• Jesus taught that true righteousness comes from submitting to God’s will.
• Jesus taught that we should turn the other cheek.
• Jesus taught that our enemies are our neighbors.
• Jesus taught that Hell is a real place.
• Jesus taught that we err greatly when we aim at worldly wealth.
• Jesus taught that being truly blessed has nothing to do with what the world teaches.
• Jesus taught that His Body and Blood are represented in the Holy Communion under the appearances of bread and wine.
• Jesus taught that it is better to bear an injury than to retaliate.
• Jesus taught that the one who comes to God with bitter tears and humility of mind is justified.
• Jesus taught that it is not wise for us to decide where to draw the line between insiders and outsiders.
• Jesus taught that the controversy over Jerusalem would lead to his return.
• Jesus taught that the way to salvation is through faith.
• Jesus taught that fasting was a sign of mourning.
• Jesus taught that faith, simple childlike belief, is the key to the door of the kingdom of God.
• Jesus taught that the humble were the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven.
• Jesus taught that love is the most important reality in human life.
• Jesus taught that mistakes are not sin.
• Jesus taught that all must be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God.
• Jesus taught that the kingdom would not come with great glory, but would begin small and slowly spread to the entire world.
• Jesus taught that a Disciple of the Way could enter the Kingdom while still alive in the body.
• Jesus taught that the Word of God is truth.
• Jesus taught that the presence of God is known outside of institutionalized religion.
• Jesus taught that God wanted to give God’s love to all of humanity equally.
• Jesus taught that the Holy Spirit will come and dwell in us.
• Jesus taught that there is no need for his disciple to worry about the necessities of life because God provides for those who put the kingdom first.
• Jesus taught that He was the living Bread sent down from Heaven.
• Jesus taught that He spoke the very words of God.
• Jesus taught that people have to be ready to forgive.
• Jesus taught that there is a lot of false thinking out there.
• Jesus taught that because of what Adam did we all have become sinful inside and have died spiritually towards God.
• Jesus taught that it is not eating with dirty hands that defile us.
• Jesus taught that He came to earth to reestablish God’s relationships with humanity.
• Jesus taught that one must be converted or born again to enter into the kingdom of Heaven.
• Jesus taught that we suffer from a soul-sorrow that separates us from God.
• Jesus taught that death is not the end.
• Jesus taught that the Sabbath should be broken if it conflicted with a higher law of God.
• Jesus taught that one should avoid hypocrisy.
• Jesus taught that hell was a place of memory.
• Jesus taught that to come into the Kingdom his followers should become like children.
• Jesus taught that people are not defiled by what goes into the mouth but rather by what comes out of the mouth.
• Jesus taught that there were Ten Commandments and Eight Beatitudes for everyone, everywhere and always.
• Jesus taught that what we receive from God is proportional to what we believe.
• Jesus taught that we should forgive.
• Jesus taught that his purpose on earth was to offer freedom from sin and reconciliation to God.
• Jesus taught that His supernatural acts were done in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
• Jesus taught that a “great chasm” or “gulf” separated the rich man and Lazarus.
• Jesus taught that only the pure of Heart will see God.
• Jesus taught that receiving a child was like receiving the Father.
• Jesus taught that in some the word will be stolen, choked out and die, while in others it will produce a much fruit.
• Jesus taught that “the proper way to keep any commandment was to fulfill the purpose for which it was given.”
• Jesus taught that marriage was for life.
• Jesus taught that there were men that “appear to people as righteous but on the inside” are “full of hypocrisy and wickedness”.
• Jesus taught that the way to enter God’s kingdom is through the new birth.
• Jesus taught that this is a universal condition and that all people are guilty before God.
• Jesus taught that “Life is more than meat and the body more than raiment.”
• Jesus taught that God still loves those who have fallen away.
• Jesus taught that the manifest power of the Holy Spirit was positive proof of the presence of the Kingdom.
• Jesus taught that “good works” are important but not all there is to salvation.
• Jesus taught that the whole of creation is valuable.
• Jesus taught that we must become as little children.
• Jesus taught that if you abide in Him, He will abide in you.
• Jesus taught that we are to love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength.
• Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God is at hand through our acts of God’s love, justice, presence and peace in the world.
• Jesus taught that people throughout the world should be made aware of his life, his teaching, his death, and most importantly, of his resurrection.
• Jesus taught that true prayer was an expression of relationship and communication with a Heavenly Father.
• Jesus taught that morality rises not from human nature, but from the relationship between humans and God.
• Jesus taught the Spirit of God dwells within those who accept Him.
• Jesus taught that words and example are effective and must coincide one with the other.
• Jesus taught that true riches are not money and wealth, but love and kindness to others.
• Jesus taught that humans have lived in sin and separation from God ever since the fall or rebellion of Adam and Eve.
• Jesus taught that one should pray in His name.
• Jesus taught that He Himself was greater than the Temple.
• Jesus taught that unity among his followers’ witnesses to the world that He is the Christ.
• Jesus taught that He was God incarnate.
• Jesus taught that in the Last Days false prophets would arise and deceive many.
• Jesus taught that there would be spiritual rewards for those who had left families and home for the sake of the Kingdom.
• Jesus taught that our love for Him must exceed our love for our families.
• Jesus taught that spirit is more important than flesh.
• Jesus taught that one who hates has already committed murder in his heart.
• Jesus taught that we could accomplish a great mission by doing little things.
• Jesus taught that we should do to others what we would like them to do to us.
• Jesus taught that his disciples are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
• Jesus taught that the inner quality called goodness was never static.
• Jesus taught that sin is that which corrupts the very soul of humans.
• Jesus taught that a show of religiosity can’t purify the heart.
• Jesus taught that the tares and the wheat must grow together.
• Jesus taught that the greatest commandment is to love God completely with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and loving your neighbor as yourself is the second greatest commandment.
• Jesus taught that He is the servant and messenger of the one true God.
• Jesus taught that we should not judge others or we will be judged ourselves.
• Jesus taught that “all men and women should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father.”
• Jesus taught that the Kingdom is for everyone and each person should choose to work for the Kingdom.