The Tao of Christ The Gospel of Life (Gospel of Thomas)
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Jan 4, 2025 Delve into the transformative ideas from the Gospel of Thomas, focusing on the pursuit of eternal life and conquering death. Discover how ancient Indian paths to salvation—bhakti, karma, jnana, and raja—intersect with Christian beliefs. Explore the essential role of personal inquiry and knowledge in spiritual liberation, challenging traditional doctrines. The discussion also highlights the profound theme of divine awareness and the intimate connection with God, promising assurance of life beyond the grave.
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Gospel of Thomas Theme
- The Gospel of Thomas emphasizes life, eternal life, and conquering death.
- Its main theme is achieving eternal life through understanding Jesus's sayings.
Path to Eternal Life
- Both the Gospel of Thomas and John focus on eternal life.
- They differ in how it's achieved: Thomas through understanding, John through belief in Christ.
Paths of Salvation
- Christianity, like Hinduism, has paths of salvation: faith, works, knowledge.
- Traditional Christianity emphasizes knowledge (correct doctrine), but true knowledge is self-discovery.
