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Who likes the Gospel of Thomas?

Who likes the Gospel of Thomas?

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If you like the book how would you classify yourself? If you do not consider it a holy scripture, (actually holy, not just equal to books in the Bible) then why do you like it?

What is it to you?

I am a traditional Christian so consider it trash. Just wondering what kinds of people like it.

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@eladar said
If you like the book how would you classify yourself? If you do not consider it a holy scripture, (actually holy, not just equal to books in the Bible) then why do you like it?

What is it to you?

I am a traditional Christian so consider it trash. Just wondering what kinds of people like it.
The gospels are cast in stone. They tell of the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is about eternal life.
Anything else is just entertainment.

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@rajk999 said
The gospels are cast in stone. They tell of the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is about eternal life.
Anything else is just entertainment.
So you do not believe they carry much weight.

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@rajk999 said
The gospels are cast in stone. They tell of the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is about eternal life.
Anything else is just entertainment.
Why would you think the book of Romans for example is just for entertainment?

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@eladar said
So you do not believe they carry much weight.
That's not what he said. But we see what you did there.

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@suzianne said
That's not what he said. But we see what you did there.
I was letting him reply. If he wants tp vlear things up he will. I was letting him know what I am seeing.

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@dj2becker said
Why would you think the book of Romans for example is just for entertainment?
Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life. Jesus said in crystal clear untwistable language that it is those who follow and adhere to His teachings and commandments will enter the Kingdom of God.

The writings of the Apostles say the same thing, but of course you have to read what they wrote in its entirety instead of cherry pick, and I know that your church does not permit that. Eg in your recent sermon Peter and Judas, you ended with the statement that you are saved by grace and not works but neglected to mention that Christian saints who are saved by grace, must still do good works and live righteously otherwise they will not inherit the Kingdom of God. Clearly your sermon is misleading to those who do not know better. [A very grave sin on your part by the way].

For me the writings of the Apostles are just entertainment. For some others who rather listen to the church interpretation of the Apostles, they are a stumbling block which turn then away from the kingdom of God. For the early Christian church who Paul wrote to they will have read and understood it all and will follow after righteousness and good works.

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@dj2becker said
Why would you think the book of Romans for example is just for entertainment?

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@eladar said
So you do not believe they carry much weight.
I have read a lot of these texts and I have not come across anything that contradicts what Jesus preached about good works and righteousness as the way to the Kingdom of God. I am interested in nothing else. So it has no weight at least for me.

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@rajk999 said
I have read a lot of these texts and I have not come across anything that contradicts what Jesus preached about good works and righteousness as the way to the Kingdom of God. I am interested in nothing else. So it has no weight at least for me.
But nothing written by Apostles are actually important unto themselves.

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@eladar said
But nothing written by Apostles are actually important unto themselves.
Too say that the Apostles taught something critical for eternal life, that Jesus did not preach is to say that Jesus's teachings are incomplete.

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@rajk999 said
Too say that the Apostles taught something critical for eternal life, that Jesus did not preach is to say that Jesus's teachings are incomplete.
Please answer my question with a simple yes or no.

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@eladar said
Please answer my question with a simple yes or no.
Why

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@eladar said
If you like the book how would you classify yourself? If you do not consider it a holy scripture, (actually holy, not just equal to books in the Bible) then why do you like it?

What is it to you?

I am a traditional Christian so consider it trash. Just wondering what kinds of people like it.
Have you read it?

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@bigdoggproblem said
Have you read it?
It does not matter. It is not part of the Bible. You might as well ask me if I have read the Iliad to see if I believe it is on equal terms as the Bible.