http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtempPraise and spirited discussion of the real teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. What he taught plain and simple. Join the Jesus Movement! Skeptics welcome. enCopyright Johnnie Cordero (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 04:45:00 GMTSun, 04 Sep 2016 18:00:00 GMTChristianityBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/7a5037de-d815-457b-895d-8ee3288375d5_1.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtempPraise and spirited discussion of the real teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. What he taught plain and simple. Join the Jesus Movement! Skeptics welcome. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comchristianity,jesus,power,power of god,kingdom of god,god,jesus of nazareth,the kingdom of god,transformation,paulThe Teaching TemplenoPraise and spirited discussion of the real teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. What he taught plain and simple. Join the Jesus Movement! Skeptics welcome.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/09/04/god-has-a-plan-for-youChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/09/04/god-has-a-plan-for-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/09/04/god-has-a-plan-for-youSun, 04 Sep 2016 18:00:00 GMTGod has a plan for you For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.   00:32:00The Teaching TemplenoFor I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/28/his-power-is-your-powerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/28/his-power-is-your-power/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/28/his-power-is-your-powerSun, 28 Aug 2016 20:00:00 GMTHis power is your powerIf you only knew the power of God.  We could be conquerors rather than slave. Leaders rather thna followers. Creators and innovators rather than consumers . na  00:31:00The Teaching Templenohsi ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/21/when-he-lies-he-speaks-his-native-languageChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/21/when-he-lies-he-speaks-his-native-language/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/21/when-he-lies-he-speaks-his-native-languageSun, 21 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMT"When he lies, he speaks his native language...." The lie is the essence of evil. In its multiple manifestations the lie has caused by damage than we imagine. Is it any wonder that Jesus emphasized the importance of truth at every opportunity.  But in this case we focus on Jesus' instruction that the devil is the father of the lie and that the lie is its native language. Who is the devil? Join us.    00:31:00The Teaching TemplenoThe lie is the essence of evil. In its multiple manifestations the lie has caused by damage than we imagine. Is it any wonder that Jesus emphasized the importahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/14/be-perfectChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/14/be-perfect/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/14/be-perfectSun, 14 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMT"Be perfect -- even as God is perfect." Far too often we hear that we are wretched sinners in need of redemption. This is truly an elusive concept that has baffled many because it defies both logic and common sense.  The argument that it is beyond our compreshension is a cop out. The pieces just don't fit and it is high time that we began to look deeper. We are not talking rocket science here.    Jesus is not diminished because his teaching has been distorted.  He remains what he is no matter what.  It is our job to seek his message and use it to establish the Kingdom of God here on earth. In this context Jesus said that we are to be perfect just as God is perfect. If he said that we are to be perfect doesn't it also mean that we are capable of perfection? Join us.   00:30:00The Teaching TemplenoFar too often we hear that we are wretched sinners in need of redemption. This is truly an elusive concept that has baffled many because it defies both logic ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/07/to-see-with-jesus-eyesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/07/to-see-with-jesus-eyes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/08/07/to-see-with-jesus-eyesSun, 07 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMT“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. 00:31:00The Teaching TemplenoHow can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, firsthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/31/god-is-power--all-power-comes-from-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/31/god-is-power--all-power-comes-from-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/31/god-is-power--all-power-comes-from-godSun, 31 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMTGod is power -- All power comes from God! Clearly, God is powerful.  Clearly God's chilcren must also be powerful. But a more provocative thought -- some might say irreverent and subversive -- is that God is power!. Yet for all who study these matters it is clear and undisputable that the concept of God developed in ancient times was that God is power! This concept is not popular among people who have anthropomorphized God to be an old man (the Ancient of Days) who sits on a throne in the sky and who is given to fits of anger and jealousy more characteristic of vengeful human tyrants than a loving, forgiving God. But it is true nonetheless. Once again it is the truth that will set us free. Join us.   01:30:00The Teaching TemplenoClearly, God is powerful.  Clearly God's chilcren must also be powerful. But a more provocative thought -- some might say irreverent and subversive -- is thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/24/how-hot-is-hellChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/24/how-hot-is-hell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/24/how-hot-is-hellSun, 24 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT"Fear not ... it is your father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Jesus said the kingdom of God is within you.  If that is true where is hell?  Can there possiblly be a physical place where you go after you die? Or is it the creation and exaggeration of persons who wish to instill fear in our hearts for the purpose of controlling our present circumstances.  What is the spirit of fear and how does it impact and control our lives and prevent us from seeing and finding the Kingdom of God here on earth?  Join us.   01:30:00The Teaching TemplenoJesus said the kingdom of God is within you.  If that is true where is hell?  Can there possiblly be a physical place where you go after you die? Or is it thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/17/james-the-just--brother-of-jesus-of-nazarethChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/17/james-the-just--brother-of-jesus-of-nazareth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/17/james-the-just--brother-of-jesus-of-nazarethSun, 17 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMTJames the Just -- "Faith without deeds is useless." The Book of James is a powerful epistle that has been placed in the back of the New Testament as if it were an afterthought.  Some historians have noted that it almost did not get into the Bible at all. The message contained in it is all the more powerful because they are the words of the brother of Jesus and leader of the followers of Jesus after his death.  Tonight, and for the next few weeks we will take a close look at this often ignored writing to see the wealth of insight it provides about the real teaching of Jesus of Nazareth. Join us.  01:30:00The Teaching Templenojames the just,brother of Jesus,Epistle of JamesThe Book of James is a powerful epistle that has been placed in the back of the New Testament as if it were an afterthought.  Some historians have noted that ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/10/will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-upChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/10/will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/10/will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-upSun, 10 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT" I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." At a time when we see all too clearly the utter disregard forthe value of black lives -- when we see men being slaughtered in front of their families for busted tail lights or selling the latest mixed tape.  When we see the life of a twelve year old snuffed out within seconds of the arrival of the so-called community protectors and hear the declaration of a "good shoot".  We must wonder do we now turn the other cheek -- do we now pray for forgiveness.  Or do we listen to the words of Jesus that so many seem able to ignore. “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. Join us.   01:30:00The Teaching Templenopeace,sword,powerAt a time when we see all too clearly the utter disregard forthe value of black lives -- when we see men being slaughtered in front of their families for bustehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/03/who-do-you-say-that-i-amChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/03/who-do-you-say-that-i-am/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/07/03/who-do-you-say-that-i-amSun, 03 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMTJesus asked: " Who Do You Say That I Am?" Jesus first inquired of his disciples who do others say I am? He then asked them the most important question. "Who do you say I am?" The question is profoundly important now as it was then. Recently, but also consistently since he walked this earth people have decided who and what he is/was. In many, if not most cases, we have completely ignored what he said and gave credence and support to what others said about him. If we are ever to understand the message we must understand the messenger who informed us that it is the truth that will set us free. Join us tonight and every Sunday night at 7:00 pm. 01:30:00The Teaching TemplenoJesus,gospel,Power Of GodWho do you say that he is?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/26/for-the-hour-cometh-and-now-isChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/26/for-the-hour-cometh-and-now-is/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/26/for-the-hour-cometh-and-now-isSun, 26 Jun 2016 23:00:00 GMTFor the hour cometh and now is...It has been said that this is the end of times and that we will soon see the Second Coming of Jesus. We talk about the rapture and what will take place at that time. But how many of us take the time out to research what we have been taught?  Jesus said "God is a spirit and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and truth." Tonight we will discuss what that means.  Join us.    01:26:00The Teaching TemplenoRapture,truth,powerWe worship God is Spirit and in Truthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/19/now-is-the-time--for-the-hour-cometh-and-now-isChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/19/now-is-the-time--for-the-hour-cometh-and-now-is/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/19/now-is-the-time--for-the-hour-cometh-and-now-isSun, 19 Jun 2016 23:00:00 GMTFor the hour cometh and now is... It has been said that this is the end of times and that we will soon see the Second Coming of Jesus. We talk about the rapture and what will take place at that time. But how many of us take the time out to research what we have been taught?  Jesus said "God is a spirit and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and truth."  00:03:00The Teaching TemplenoIt has been said that this is the end of times and that we will soon see the Second Coming of Jesus. We talk about the rapture and what will take place at thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/12/you-do-not-know-the-power-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/12/you-do-not-know-the-power-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/12/you-do-not-know-the-power-of-godSun, 12 Jun 2016 23:00:00 GMT"Jesus and the Religion of Slavery." There are those who believe that Christianity is the white man's religion and that those who believe in Jesus are suffering from "slave mentality".  These are issues that continue to keep young people from the church and limit the powerful, timely, transformative message that Jesus died for from being received by them.  Much of what they base their conclusion on has more to do with the distortion of his message than what he actually taught.  Today we will look at how this happened. Jesus and the religion of slavery.  Join us.  01:29:00The Teaching Templenopower of god,religious slavery,FreedomThere are those who believe that Christianity is the white man's religion and that those who believe in Jesus are suffering from "slave mentality".  These arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/05/the-theology-of-hellChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/05/the-theology-of-hell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/06/05/the-theology-of-hellSun, 05 Jun 2016 23:00:00 GMTThe Theology of Hell -- as Jesus taught It "... the Greco-medieval vision of hell remains a dominant element in the worldview of many Western Christians today.  The threat of being punished for eternity by an all-loving but sadistic God seems to be so prevalent that the average church-goer might be forgiven for assuming that fear of a literal hell is actually the heart of the so-called good news. The not-so-biblical version of Hell has become such a pillar of the evangelical enterprise that those who understand the gospel as simply glorified fire insurance or a Get Out of Hell Free card are left asking, if there's no Hell, then why be a Christian?". Living the Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity, Felton and Proctor-Murphy, p, 100.   01:29:00The Teaching TemplenoHell,Jesus,HEAVEN ON EARTH"... the Greco-medieval vision of hell remains a dominant element in the worldview of many Western Christians today.  The threat of being punished for eternityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/29/the-sons-and-daughters-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/29/the-sons-and-daughters-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/29/the-sons-and-daughters-of-godSun, 29 May 2016 23:00:00 GMTThe Sons and Daughters of God Jesus never proclaimed that he was God.  That appellation came long after his death.  It is certain that being a devote Jew he never would have even considered such a blasphemous notion. Jesus had no difficulty proclaiming that he was the son of God -- and so he was.  But so are we - sons and daughters of God -- children of the Most High.  This is indeed a powerful, transformative notion that when properly understood will give new insight into the truth that sets us free. I am a child of God.      01:29:00The Teaching Templenoson of GOD,Power Of God,JesusJesus never proclaimed that he was God.  That appellation came long after his death.  It is certain that being a devote Jew he never would have even consideredhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/15/of-loaves-and-fishesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/15/of-loaves-and-fishes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/15/of-loaves-and-fishesSun, 15 May 2016 23:00:00 GMTOf Loaves and Fishes "By feeding the hungry crowd, Jesus gave the people the opportuity to experience what his new way meant in practice. He did not lobby or try to persuade them of the abstract or the spectulative.  Apparently, he did not define his divine mandate to the people, either. He simply showed them. The effect of him demonstrating his new way of living was that in return the people gave him their complete and unreserved allegiance.  Theirs was not the tentative acceptance of a still untested principle, for now they knew what he offered.... Jesus made it clear that the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of action. He did not lament their hunger or promise to do something about it, he simply fed them."  Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., The Politics of Jesus, p. 191.    01:30:00The Teaching TemplenoLoaves and Fishes,MIRACLES SIGNS WONDERS,Power Of God,Jesus"By feeding the hungry crowd, Jesus gave the people the opportuity to experience what his new way meant in practice. He did not lobby or try to persuade them ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/08/the-power-of-the-parable-pt-2Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/08/the-power-of-the-parable-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/08/the-power-of-the-parable-pt-2Sun, 08 May 2016 23:00:00 GMTThe Power of the Parable (Pt. 2) Jesus taught almost exclusively by the use parables. As followers of the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth we must recognize that since the parables were the main method by which Jesus imparted the Gospel of the Kingdom of God they must be vitally important. It is through the study and understanding of the parables that we are able to understand and gain insight into the mind of Jesus.  Are the parables timeless keys to the kingdom or are they just quaint bedtime stories. Parables are powerful! They are time capsules transmitted down through the ages that await our study and understanding to release their power to transform our lives and our society.  Elevate your thinking - transform your life!         01:30:00The Teaching Templenoparable,power,Kingdom of GodJesus taught almost exclusively by the use parables. As followers of the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth we must recognize that since the parables were the mainhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/01/the-power-of-the-parableChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/01/the-power-of-the-parable/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/05/01/the-power-of-the-parableSun, 01 May 2016 23:00:00 GMTThe Power Of The Parable The Bible tells us that Jesus taught by the use of parables. In fact the Bible tells us that Jesus did not say anything to the people without using a parable.  When he was asked by his disciples why he did so he gave an answer so profound yet obvious that it has escaped all but the most careful searchers. He said "This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand." Huh? Join us tonight as we discuss "The Power Of The Parable."  01:30:00The Teaching Templenoparables of Jesus,Kingdom of God,Power Of GodThe Bible tells us that Jesus taught by the use of parables. In fact the Bible tells us that Jesus did not say anything to the people without using a parable.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/24/paul-and-jesus-whom-shall-we-serveChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/24/paul-and-jesus-whom-shall-we-serve/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/24/paul-and-jesus-whom-shall-we-serveSun, 24 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMTJesus or Paul: Whom Shall We Serve? The earliest writings in the New Testament are Paul's authentic letters.  One indication that the Gospels were written later is that Paul never quotes from them.  Further, Paul seldom quotes Jesus -- and when he does, they're not the same sayings we find in the Gospels.  Despite his having written an entire biography of Paul in Acts, Luke seems to be curiously unaware of Paul's Life and ministry as reflected in Paul's authentic letters. None of Paul's letters are mentioned in Acts. Paul has become the most quoted and sermonized person in Christianity.  But whom do we serve Jesus or Paul?   01:19:00The Teaching TemplenoJesus,Paul,GospelsThe earliest writings in the New Testament are Paul's authentic letters.  One indication that the Gospels were written later is that Paul never quotes from thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/17/believe-in-god--believe-in-gods-powerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/17/believe-in-god--believe-in-gods-power/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/17/believe-in-god--believe-in-gods-powerSun, 17 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMTBelieve in God -- Believe in God's Power Since time immorial the concept of a supreme being has meant one thing and one thing only -- the power that undergirds the universe. The ancient Kemites (Egyptians) who formulated the first known concept of God and called it the Neter Neteru or "God of Gods" defined God as "the active power that produces and creates in regular recurrence."  The ancient Hebrews and Moses their Kemite (Egyptian) law giver referred to God as El. The oldest Semitic word meaning "God" is El. Linguists believe its base meaning is strength or power. "El" is the Strong One, or the Deity (God). Though Christian theologians are loathe to admit it El means power. God is Power and Power is God.   01:30:00The Teaching TemplenoSince time immorial the concept of a supreme being has meant one thing and one thing only -- the power that undergirds the universe. The ancient Kemites (Egypthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/10/you-must-be-born-from-aboveChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/10/you-must-be-born-from-above/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/10/you-must-be-born-from-aboveSun, 10 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMT"You Must Be Born From Above." Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”  “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” 01:29:00The Teaching Templenosalvation,Born again,Power Of GodNow there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/03/creative-transformation-the-gift-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/03/creative-transformation-the-gift-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/04/03/creative-transformation-the-gift-of-godSun, 03 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMTCreative Transformation -- the Gift of God. "Creativity and innovation are valued and sought after qualities in virtually every human endeavor -- except religion.  In many faith traditions it is the tradition that is worshipped, held up as the whole purpose of the religious enterprise....To say that the pupose of many churches is the maintenance of the institution is perhaps too noble a sentiment.  Many churches have more in common with hospice units, clergy more in common with chaplains than outposts and practitioners of the kingdom of God.... What needs creativity, what needs to be transformed, is not just the medium but also the core message."  01:28:00The Teaching Templenotransformation,creativity,gift of God"Creativity and innovation are valued and sought after qualities in virtually every human endeavor -- except religion.  In many faith traditions it is the tradhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/27/why-do-you-look-for-the-living-among-the-deadChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/27/why-do-you-look-for-the-living-among-the-dead/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/27/why-do-you-look-for-the-living-among-the-deadSun, 27 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMTWhy do you look for the Living among the Dead? It is our mission to bring our people to the knowledge that leads to the understanding of the truth that will set us free. The truth is not always pleasant but it is always liberating. This is why it is the truth and only the truth that will set us free.  Even as Jesus' virgin birth and healing miracles are embraced as metaphor, the resurrection remains for many the one core, nonnegotiable, and historical fact at the heart of Christianity. Yet, the only way one can maintain an unquestioning literal interpretation of the events surrounding that first Easter is by steadfastly avoiding the reading of the Bible.  01:31:00The Teaching TemplenoIt is our mission to bring our people to the knowledge that leads to the understanding of the truth that will set us free. The truth is not always pleasant buthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/20/palm-sunday-and-the-way-of-the-crossChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/20/palm-sunday-and-the-way-of-the-cross/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/20/palm-sunday-and-the-way-of-the-crossSun, 20 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMTPalm Sunday and the Way of the Cross Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus[a] sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately.’” And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it.  And some of those standing there said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go. And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. And those who went before and those who followed were shouting,“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!  Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”     01:30:00The Teaching Templenopalm sunday,triumphal entryNow when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus[a] sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the villahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/13/the-theology-of-the-crossChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/13/the-theology-of-the-cross/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/13/the-theology-of-the-crossSun, 13 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMTThe Theology of the Cross The theology of the Cross is a term coined by the theologian Martin Luther[1] to refer to theology that posits the cross as the only source of knowledge concerning who God is and how God saves. Some believe that the cross demonstrates that through great suffering come great blessings.  This theory, invented by Martin Luther of protestant reformation fame, proposes that because Jesus was revealed as the most blessed person on earth because of his suffering and death why have we his followers united to him by faith have any right to expect anything different? Some of us beg to differ. Not because we do not believe in Jesus or God but because we do not believe in Luther or Paul from whom Luther likely got the inspiration for his doctrine.     01:29:00The Teaching Templenocross,CROSS BEARING,JesusThe theology of the Cross is a term coined by the theologian Martin Luther[1] to refer to theology that posits the cross as the only source of knowledge concerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/07/the-myth-of-the-suffering-saviourChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/07/the-myth-of-the-suffering-saviour/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/03/07/the-myth-of-the-suffering-saviourMon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTThe Myth of the Suffering Saviour Sometimes we have get rid of the dead wood in order for new growth to occur.  Jesus reminds us that we cannot put new wine into old skins. He told us that if we do the old skins will burst and the wine will be lost.  He said we need new skins. He also reminded us that we should leave the dead to bury their dead.  We are to avoid the traditions of men that nullify the word of God.  In so many words Jesus was telling us that some things -- some remnants -- ghosts and goblins of the past are not worthy of survival and may even be detrimental to the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth.   01:30:00The Teaching TemplenoSometimes we have get rid of the dead wood in order for new growth to occur.  Jesus reminds us that we cannot put new wine into old skins. He told us that if whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/29/the-stain-of-original-sinChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/29/the-stain-of-original-sin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/29/the-stain-of-original-sinMon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThe Stain of Original SinIt is time that we learn to discard what Jesus did not teach.  The reason for this is simple.  We must believe that, at very least, Jesus knew what was important for his disciples to know. Presumably, he taught what they needed to know.  It also follows that if he did not teach it it was not important enough to be taught.  Original sin is not in the Bible. Original sin is not a Jewish concept or belief. Jesus never heard of original sin.  We know this because the concept was originated in the 4th Century by Augustine. Augustine went into the priesthood because of his early uninhibited sex life. It was because of his past that he created the idea of original sin.  It was his teaching, and his alone, that because Adam sinned his descendants are the inheritors of the "stain" of sin.  Does that really make sense?  Join us for thought provoking conversation.  Elevate your thinking -- transform your life!  Join the New Jesus Movement!    01:29:00The Teaching Templenooriginal sin,Jesus,Augustine,hyprocrisyIt is time that we learn to discard what Jesus did not teach.  The reason for this is simple.  We must believe that, at very least, Jesus knew what was importanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/22/saving-jesus-from-the-churchChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/22/saving-jesus-from-the-church/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/22/saving-jesus-from-the-churchMon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTSaving Jesus from the Church Jesus never asked or directed anyone to worship him. He directed us to worship God.  But he did direct everyone to take up their own cross (not his) and follow him. To follow him does not mean to worship him.  He said there is only one who is good and that is God. We must ask ourselves who was Jesus the teacher and what did he teach? It is time that we stopped worshipping Paul's Christ and started following Jesus as his original apostles and disciples did. it is in following his teachings that we are transformed. In fact, the object of discipleship is now and has always been transformation.   01:31:00The Teaching Templenotransformation,Power Of God,Kingdom of God,JesusJesus never asked or directed anyone to worship him. He directed us to worship God.  But he did direct everyone to take up their own cross (not his) and followhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/15/how-jesus-became-christian-part-2Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/15/how-jesus-became-christian-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/15/how-jesus-became-christian-part-2Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow Jesus became Christian (Part 2) The question we will discus is "How did Jesus become Christian?" It is clear now that Paul never knew Jesus --never met him -- never heard him preach. Paul was never a disciple of Jesus.  Paul does not even quote Jesus in his numerous letters that comprise more than half of the New Testament.  Paul admits that "his gospel" came to him directly from Jesus in a revelation (that is a dream). That Paul was never an apostle except perhaps in his own mind is now undisputed. In fact, the only reference to Paul as an apostle in the entire New Testament is when he refers to himself as an apostle -- seventeen times. That none of the first followers of Jesus including those who were called by Jesus as apostles ever recognized Paul as an apostle is also clear. Yet it is Paul's Gospel of the Christ that has replaced the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It is the teaching of Paul that we now refer to as Christianity.  01:31:00The Teaching Templenojesus,Paul,constan,true teachingThe question we will discus is "How did Jesus become Christian?" It is clear now that Paul never knew Jesus --never met him -- never heard him preach. Paul washttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/01/how-jesus-became-christianChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/01/how-jesus-became-christian/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/02/01/how-jesus-became-christianMon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow Jesus became ChristianFor many years after the death of Jesus of Nazareth his apostles and followers held fast to his teachings and taught others to do the same. His powerful, life-giving, transformative teachings were transmitted by word of mouth in what is known today as oral tradition.  Before the gospels that now comprise part of the New Testament were written a Pharisee named Saul (who later changed his name to PauL) claimed to have had a revelation directly from Jesus that was so utterly different as to be diametrically opposed to the teachings of Jesus. Paul created a set of teachings that were completely rejected by the followers of Jesus who comprised the Jerusalem Assembly. But it was the teachings of Paul known as the Gospel of Christ that won the day. The teachings of Jesus were replaced. Can you say deception?    01:30:00The Teaching TemplenoFor many years after the death of Jesus of Nazareth his apostles and followers held fast to his teachings and taught others to do the same. His powerful, life-ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/25/you-have-let-go-of-the-commands-of-god-and-are-holding-on-to-human-traditionsReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/25/you-have-let-go-of-the-commands-of-god-and-are-holding-on-to-human-traditions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/25/you-have-let-go-of-the-commands-of-god-and-are-holding-on-to-human-traditionsMon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT"You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” Young people are turning away from the church. The biggest exodus is among young people who grew up in the church. Many of them say "I don't do church". Could this unfortunate circumstance be the result of our blind adherence to the traditions of men that have absolutely nothing to do with the teachings of Jesus. Could it be because the younger generation is better educated then prior generations? Could it be because They are versed in critical thinking techniques and scientific method? Is it because they have been taught to question everything that they are told and will believe only after careful examination?  Yet we expect them to not question the Bible or the teachings of the church. Seriously?  What are we afraid of? Is it that they will not believe as we did or that they will find the unsettling truth that much of what is being taught in name of Jesus (that we believe) has nothing to do with what Jesus taught?   01:29:00The Teaching Templenotraditions of men,THE WORD OF GOD,JESUS TRUE TEACHINGSYoung people are turning away from the church. The biggest exodus is among young people who grew up in the church. Many of them say "I don't do church". Couldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/18/if-you-hold-to-my-teachingReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/18/if-you-hold-to-my-teaching/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/18/if-you-hold-to-my-teachingMon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT"If you hold to my teaching...." We live in a world where increasing numbers of people have become disillusioned with religion and particularly with Christianity. I believe that the reason for this phenomenon has more to do with the teachings of established religion than with the teachings of Jesus. I believe that if people, particularly our younger generations, understood what Jesus really taught they would become part of what I like to call the New Jesus Movement. Recent studies show that it is Christianity that is being rejected by them.  But, as hard as it may be for some people to accept Jesus was not a Christian.  So a rejection of Christianity does not necessarily mean a rejection of what Jesus taught. It is my belief that if this generation were presented with his actual teaching much of the disillusionment would be replaced by excitement and commitment.   01:31:00The Teaching TemplenoJesus of nazareth,Gospel of the kingdom of God,powerWe live in a world where increasing numbers of people have become disillusioned with religion and particularly with Christianity. I believe that the reason forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/11/he-saw-everything-clearlyReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/11/he-saw-everything-clearly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/11/he-saw-everything-clearlyMon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT"...he saw everything clearly." IT IS VISION THAT THE PEOPLE MUST HAVE OR THEY WILL PERISH --  NOT DREAMS.   VISIONS REQUIRE VISIONARIES.  A VISIONARY IS A PERSON (FEMALE OR MALE) WHO A HAS ORIGINAL IDEAS ABOUT WHAT THE FUTURE WILL OR COULD BE LIKE. A VISIONARY IS A PERSON WHO SEES THE FOREST AND THE TREES AND HIDDEN ROOTS FROM WHICH THE TREE GROWS.  A VISIONARY IS NOT A PERSON WHO SEES THINGS THAT ARE NOT THERE – A VISIONARY SEES CLEARLY WHAT IS THERE AND SEES IT BETTER THAN OTHERS. LET US PRAY FOR VISIONARIES THAT WE MAY SEE WHAT JESUS SAW -- THE KINGDOM OF GOD HERE ON EARTH.   01:30:00The Teaching Templenoclear vision,Kingdom of God,power,Jesus of NazarethIT IS VISION THAT THE PEOPLE MUST HAVE OR THEY WILL PERISH --  NOT DREAMS.   VISIONS REQUIRE VISIONARIES.  A VISIONARY IS A PERSON (FEMALE OR MALE) WHO A HAS Ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/04/in-the-beginning-godReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/04/in-the-beginning-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2016/01/04/in-the-beginning-godMon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT"In the beginning God...." We  believe in a powerful God who is not oblivious to what is going on in the world.  God does not sit idly by and watch the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.  God does not watch our men, women and children slaughtered by those who have been sworn to protect them.  My God is not helpless or powerless. It is not that God does not act it is that God awaits our action!  God will not do for us what we can do for ourselves.  When we earnestly take up the battle God will join us -- when the limit of our power and ability are reached -- God will join us in the battle and we will be victorious.  01:09:00The Teaching TemplenoGod,power,Jesus of Nazareth,knowledgeWe  believe in a powerful God who is not oblivious to what is going on in the world.  God does not sit idly by and watch the rich get richer and the poor get phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/28/then-he-said-to-them-watch-out-be-on-your-guard-against-all-kinds-of-greedReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/28/then-he-said-to-them-watch-out-be-on-your-guard-against-all-kinds-of-greed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/28/then-he-said-to-them-watch-out-be-on-your-guard-against-all-kinds-of-greedMon, 28 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTJesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. " If we truly love Jesus our first obligation must be to obey his teaching. Our first objective then can only be to recover his original message that we may deliver it, as he intended, to a new age hungry for freedom, justice and equality.  We must start following Jesus and stop worshipping Christ.     01:12:00The Teaching TemplenoIf we truly love Jesus our first obligation must be to obey his teaching. Our first objective then can only be to recover his original message that we may delihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/21/he-is-not-the-god-of-the-dead-but-of-the-living-you-are-badly-mistakenReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/21/he-is-not-the-god-of-the-dead-but-of-the-living-you-are-badly-mistaken/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/21/he-is-not-the-god-of-the-dead-but-of-the-living-you-are-badly-mistakenMon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT"He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!”There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the heavens.  The implication of this message is that everything has its time.  This admonition flies in the face of those who believe that the way that it has always been done is the way it must continue to be done.  But Jesus informed us in no uncertain terms that the traditions that have been handed down have the power to nullify the word of God. This is because everything has its season.  Our elders have to understand that we have had our season. No matter how we try we cannot continue to control the message from the grave. Because Jesus said: God is not the God of the Dead!"  God is the God of the living!     01:30:00The Teaching TemplenoGod,Jesus,word of GodThere is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the heavens.  The implication of this message is that everything has its time.  This admonitiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/14/you-do-not-know-the-scriptures-or-the-power-of-godReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/14/you-do-not-know-the-scriptures-or-the-power-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/14/you-do-not-know-the-scriptures-or-the-power-of-godMon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT"...You do not know the Scriptures or the power of God." God's power, that is, the power that God has, is your power as well.  Not all of it just a little bit.  Because it is the power of God a little bit goes a long way. Like faith we only need an amount the size of a mustard seed.God's power is so powerful that there are those who never want you to know the power of God for they fear that you will become like Jesus willing to die to establish God's Kingdom on earth.    01:27:00The Teaching Templenokingdom of God,parables,Jesus,Power Of GodGod's power, that is, the power that God has, is your power as well.  Not all of it just a little bit.  Because it is the power of God a little bit goes a longhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/07/i-said-you-are-godsReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/07/i-said-you-are-gods/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/12/07/i-said-you-are-godsMon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT"... I said you are gods."What you believe matters.  Our belief systems dictate and control what we accomplish in this life.  We are imprisoned or freed by our beliefs. Are you a wretched sinner without worth or value?  Are you condemned to a life of misery and pain because of the some original sin committed by Adam? Curiously, Jesus never mentioned original sin. But he did proclaim that you are gods. The implications of this profound teaching are far reaching.  If we are children of God then we must begin to think and act like children of God.We are all children of the Most High. As you think so are you.  01:00:00The Teaching Templenofaith,power,Power Of God,Belief SystemsWhat you believe matters.  Our belief systems dictate and control what we accomplish in this life.  We are imprisoned or freed by our beliefs. Are you a wretchehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/30/when-you-pray-jesus-and-the-power-of-prayerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/30/when-you-pray-jesus-and-the-power-of-prayer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/30/when-you-pray-jesus-and-the-power-of-prayerMon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT"When you pray...." Jesus and the Power of PrayerWe now know that prayer is powerful. all religions prescribe some sort of prayer or meditation. Scientists have discovered that prayer can improve medical outcomes relieve depression and cause people to heal more quickly. Jesus taught that there are conditions that can only be cured by prayer. But he also gave explicit instructions about how prayer should and should not be conducted. Are we prayer warriors or hypocrites?   01:28:00The Teaching Templenoprayer,power,JesusKnowing what Jesus taught about prayer may surprise you. It may also change your life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/23/no-one-is-good--except-god-alone-believe-in-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/23/no-one-is-good--except-god-alone-believe-in-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/23/no-one-is-good--except-god-alone-believe-in-godMon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT"No one is good -- except God alone." "Believe in God."The claim of the first followers of jesus, known not as Christians but as the Followers of the Way (not followers of the man) was not that he was God.  Jesus revealed God at work in a human being.  Since that time Jesus has gone from the Son of Man to God. The problem is that in this orchestrated transition we have lost the example to which we could aspire.  In our wildest imagining we cannot be God. Because Jesus taught -- no one is good except God.    01:29:00The Teaching TemplenoGod,Jesus,PowerJesus came to re-direct our attention to God. Not to start a religion -- but to start a revolution!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/16/god-gives-us-power-to-get-wealthChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/16/god-gives-us-power-to-get-wealth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/16/god-gives-us-power-to-get-wealthMon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT"God Gives Us Power to Get Wealth" Much has been said about prosperity as it relates to the teachings of Jesus and whether God's people can be rich and Godly at the same time.  There are those who believe that the Gospel is being undermined with all the talk and emphasis on prosperity and wealth. There are those who say God wants us to prosper while others say money is the root of all evil.  Some say it is the lack of money that is the root of all evil. But the real question for his followers is: What did Jesus say?.  01:27:00The Teaching Templenoprosperity,Wealth,power,JesusMuch has been said about prosperity as it relates to the teachings of Jesus and whether God's people can be rich and Godly at the same time.  There are those whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/09/your-sins-are-forgiven---get-up-and-walkChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/09/your-sins-are-forgiven---get-up-and-walk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/09/your-sins-are-forgiven---get-up-and-walkMon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT'Your sins are forgiven,' . . . 'Get up and walk'[!]We are on a transformative journey.  We begin with the elevation of our thinking.  It is through this process of transformation that we become, in stages, able to seek and save that which was lost. Our first obligation is to see ourselves clearly. It is then and only then that we can begin to see our brothers and sisters and the world clearly. We enter the kingdom on the wings of elevated thinking driven by the power of clear minds. This entails the release of burdensome ideas that are contrary to the teachings of Jesus.  Learn how to free yourself from the counterproductive notion of sin and free your mind for transformation.     01:26:00The Teaching TemplenoSin,forgiveness,powerevery kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/02/divine-power-is-the-power-of-changeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/02/divine-power-is-the-power-of-change/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/11/02/divine-power-is-the-power-of-changeMon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTDivine Power is The Power of ChangeWe are not motionless static beings who are fixed or isolated in time.  We move on - we progress - we evolve - we become enlightened - we suffer and we recover - the only constant in life is change. Many of us are wedded to long dead notions and no matter how much we are confronted with the truth or reality of a situation we still will not change. Christianity must change or it will die. it is the teachings of Jesus that are timeless -- not church doctrine.   01:29:00The Teaching Templenopower,change,Jesus,truthTherefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/25/new-wine-and-old-wine-skinsThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/25/new-wine-and-old-wine-skins/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/25/new-wine-and-old-wine-skinsSun, 25 Oct 2015 23:00:00 GMTNEW WINE AND OLD WINE SKINSIt is time that we began to look at Jesus and his transformative teachings anew. Much of what is being taught today in the name of Jesus is the same old erroneous teaching that has been propagated for centuries. None of which originated with Jesus and none of which can be found in his teachings. We live in a world where people are better educated -- particularly our children.  To most people it is clear that much of what is contained in the Bible is ancient mythology and just not -- dare I say-- true.  Either we face up to the fact that we have been led astray and intentionally deceived by those who hold the keys of knowledge or we continue to be no more than sheep led to the slaughter by ravenous wolves. Tonight we will begin at the beginning.        01:29:00The Teaching TemplenoIt is time that we began to look at Jesus and his transformative teachings anew. Much of what is being taught today in the name of Jesus is the same old erroneohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/18/gods-blessing-powerReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/18/gods-blessing-power/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/18/gods-blessing-powerSun, 18 Oct 2015 23:00:00 GMTGod's Blessing PowerScripture tells us that God blesses each of us so that we may be a blessing to others.  This means that everyone of us is a real, living blessing.  The act of divine blessing grants us the power to bless others.  By this definition the world should be full of people blessd by God and each should be a blessing to others.  This is not religion or science -- it is scientific religion.The principles underlying this science are universal laws ordained by God and which can be known and applied in our lives.  Each of us has the potential to become blessing magnets. Unfortunately, this powerful message has been lost because we have not understood it.  Jesus said: "When anyone hears the messge about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in thier heart." Matt. 13:13-19. Join us to learn the secret of God"s blessing power.    00:58:00The Teaching Templenopower,science,Jesus,kingdom of God,blessings"In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/11/the-power-withinChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/11/the-power-within/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/11/the-power-withinSun, 11 Oct 2015 23:00:00 GMTThe Power Within The concept of God is meaningless if it is not aligned with the concept of power.  Even God cannot fulfill its universally recognized roles of creator and sustainer of the Universe unless it is, at very least, powerful. God must be full of power simply because without power god is just -- not God.  No people ever paid homage to a week God.  No one worships a God who the believe to be powerless.  No one boasts of his allegiance to a God who can do nothing.  God must, at very least , be believed to have enough power to protect and defend worshippers from the hostile forces of the world or God cannot logically be an object of veneration.  Religion too is dependent on power.  Religion is universally defined as the belief in a supernatural power, but a power nonetheless. To the extent that religion serves to bring humanity closer to the realizaion of God it simultaneously serves to bring humanity to the realization of spiritual power.  In our pious genuflections, devoted prayers, mysterious rituals and other acts of adoration we seek favor with spiritual power by flattery.  Here is a truly provocative, powerful and even revolutionary idea.  No matter how you call it, in the final analysis, we cannot escape the fact that God is power.   01:28:00The Teaching Templenopower,God,Jesus' teachingsThe concept of God is meaningless if it is not aligned with the concept of power.  Even God cannot fulfill its universally recognized roles of creator and susthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/04/jesus-and-the-kingdom-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/04/jesus-and-the-kingdom-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/10/04/jesus-and-the-kingdom-of-godSun, 04 Oct 2015 23:00:00 GMTJesus and the Kingdom of GodOver the last two thousand years Jesus has been transformed into a very different person than the one who was baptized in the River Jordan as a disciple of John the Baptizer.  Perhaps more importantly his primary message has been distorted to remove its fiery, revolutionary political and economic components. It is now acknowledged by virtually all scholars that Jesus' primary message was the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. It was not salvation. It was not eternal life.  It was not the remission of sins.  It was the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. It is also clear that the Kingdom of God about which he preached was to be here on earth. It is a truly sad commentary on our understanding of his teaching that we can believe otherwise.  Jesus said "your kingdom come ... on earth as it is in heaven." In spite of this clear, unequivocal, unambiguous statement preachers still proclaim that the Kingdom of God will be in the sky -- after you die. Jesus did not come to start a religion -- he already had a religion -- he came to start a revolution!  Be transformed.  Join the New Jesus Movement.  00:30:00The Teaching Templenojesus,the kingdom of God,power,transformation,revolutionDid Jesus envision the Kingdom of God differently than the people who later proclaimed it in his name?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/09/27/what-you-believe-mattersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/09/27/what-you-believe-matters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/09/27/what-you-believe-mattersSun, 27 Sep 2015 23:00:00 GMTWhat You Believe Matters Jesus made clear that if we are to be his true disciples we must hold to his teaching.  The statement is exclusionary but it does not exclude other teachings it merely states that if you are to be his disciples you must hold to his teaching.  Now if you want to be someone else's disciples just hold to their teaching. The choice is yours.  But you cannot be his true disciples and hold to some other teaching. So the question becomes what did Jesus teach? It stands to reason that you cannot follow teachings that you do not know.  According to the Gospel of Thomas he warned us not to believe leaders who say the kingdom of God is in the air.  In the Gospel according the gospe writer Mark he warned against those who would come saying I am Christ and who would deceive many.  He also said there are those who have the keys to knowledge who won't go in themselves and who will hinder others.  The bottom line is that the true teachings of Jesus have been supplanted by something called the Gospel of Christ which originated with and only existed in the mind of Saul of Tarsus (aka St. Paul). It was readily accepted because it requires nothing but faith in the Christ -- you don't have to do anything but have faith.  No matter how laudable that teaching may be it is not the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and it is not the gospel taught by Jesus.  When Jesus promised that we would do greater things than he had done the proviso was that we hold to his teaching.  01:30:00The Teaching Templenojesus,The Gospel of Jesus,the kingdom of God,power,revolutionaryJesus made clear that if we are to be his true disciples we must hold to his teaching.  The statement is exclusionary but it does not exclude other teachings ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/09/20/meet-the-real-jesusReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/09/20/meet-the-real-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/transtemp/2015/09/20/meet-the-real-jesusSun, 20 Sep 2015 23:00:00 GMTMeet the Real JesusThe Teaching Temple is here. Ever wonder why there are so many unchurched people in America, particularly among 18-29 year olds? The reason seems to be that people are disillusioned with what churches are teaching. Yet when Jesus walked the earth the multides followed him wherever he went -- they hung on his every word. They said "never a man spoke like this man -- he speaks with authority".  It was the content of his message. It was what he was saying that made the difference.  No blue smoke and mirrors, No horse and pony shows. No thousand voice choirs. It was his teaching.  Is it any wonder that he admonished is disciples that if they were truly his disciples they must hold to his teaching. Not him but his teaching.  Now suppose that what is being taught is not his teaching?  Might this explain why the Kingdom of God has not become a reality? Is it any wonder that the foundation of his teaching was that you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free? Do you have the courage to learn what he actually taught?  And if you do, do you have the courage to implement those teachings? Each day the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Each day the prisons are being filled with more and more of our young people -- and the beat goes on! The Gospel of the Kingdom of God was intended for the poor, the downtrodden, the outcasts.  Jesus didn't come to start a religion -- he already had a religion -- he came to start a revolution! Join us for lively discussion of what Jesus taught -- Join us at the Teaching Temple. Sundays at 7:00 pm est.   Join the Jesus Movement!  01:23:00The Teaching TemplenoJesus of Nazareth,The Kingdom of God,Revolutionary Religion,God is power,Jesus MovementSpirited discussion of the real teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. What he taught plain and simple. Join the Jesus Movement! Skeptics welcome.