Accepting Jesus as a teacher

[Balthazzar]

As someone who respects his teachings, his appeal for truth and truthful interaction, I don't think it's a bad thing to view him a great teacher. I do realize that people view this differently and suggest it's a vain thing in contrast to modern society and our advances since. I find the opposite to be more truthful. I find taking his teachings in to be quite rewarding. I'm a Christian, and I don't find being Christian futile or pointless. I am entitled to a personal student teacher relationship, so I'm unaffiliated with any specific branch. It's personal.

Anyone else view this similar?

 

[Regiomontanus]

As someone who respects his teachings, his appeal for truth and truthful interaction, I don't think it's a bad thing to view him a great teacher. I do realize that people view this differently and suggest it's a vain thing in contrast to modern society and our advances since. I find the opposite to be more truthful. I find taking his teachings in to be quite rewarding. I'm a Christian, and I don't find being Christian futile or pointless. I am entitled to a personal student teacher relationship, so I'm unaffiliated with any specific branch. It's personal.

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He was indeed a great teacher - the greatest. And a great philosopher!

Might I recommend:

Jesus the Great Philosopher, by J.T. Pennington

and

Jesus, the Master Psychologist, by Ray Guarendi

IMHO, though, to get the most out of His teachings one needs to read the homilies of St. John Chrysostom (d. 407).

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Much of what is attributed to him is laudable but hardly unique.

 

[Spice]

I agree his most notable work was his teaching of The Way.

I'm a semi-Christian in that I believe strongly in The Way, but not in the tenants of Paul's new churches, though some of his advice to these new church leaders were sound in the teachings of The Way.

I, too, am unaffiliated and even aspire to learn the perspectives of other religious schools of thought that align with the teachings of The Way, and therefore support the sounds of the Father's Voice throughout time and space.

 

[Trailblazer]

As someone who respects his teachings, his appeal for truth and truthful interaction, I don't think it's a bad thing to view him a great teacher. I do realize that people view this differently and suggest it's a vain thing in contrast to modern society and our advances since. I find the opposite to be more truthful. I find taking his teachings in to be quite rewarding. I'm a Christian, and I don't find being Christian futile or pointless. I am entitled to a personal student teacher relationship, so I'm unaffiliated with any specific branch. It's personal.

Anyone else view this similar?

I also believe that Jesus was a great teacher, but sadly, that is not what most Christians care about. Most Christians only care about being saved by the cross sacrifice, and the resurrection and the return of Jesus.

 

[Balthazzar]

I also believe that Jesus was a great teacher, but sadly, that is not what most Christians care about. Most Christians only care about being saved by the cross sacrifice, and the resurrection and the return of Jesus.

Are you a Christian?

 

[Trailblazer]

Are you a Christian?

No, I am a Baha'i who believes in Jesus, but I don't believe everything that Christians believe about Jesus.

 

[Balthazzar]

No, I am a Baha'i who believes in Jesus, but I don't believe everything that Christians believe about Jesus.

How can you speak for most Christians then? I have Bahai friends, I'm somewhat familiar with the teachings of Bahalluah (sp) and I've never conversed with one I didn't like. Your comment doesn't reflect my Bahai friend's demeanor.

GK

 

[Trailblazer]

How can you speak for most Christians then?

I have been on forums where Christians are posting for about 11 years, so I know what most Christians on forums care about. The Christians I know in person care about the same things.

I hardly ever hear Christians talk about the teachings of Jesus. They talk about how Jesus is God, Jesus is the only way, how the cross sacrifice saved them, the resurrection of Jesus, and the return of Jesus.

 

[Kenny]

As someone who respects his teachings, his appeal for truth and truthful interaction, I don't think it's a bad thing to view him a great teacher. I do realize that people view this differently and suggest it's a vain thing in contrast to modern society and our advances since. I find the opposite to be more truthful. I find taking his teachings in to be quite rewarding. I'm a Christian, and I don't find being Christian futile or pointless. I am entitled to a personal student teacher relationship, so I'm unaffiliated with any specific branch. It's personal.

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I’m not affiliated with a specific branch - although I think a body is made up of different parts but still can be united.

I love his teachings and his standard of living.

 

[Spice]

How can you speak for most Christians then? I have Bahai friends, I'm somewhat familiar with the teachings of Bahalluah (sp) and I've never conversed with one I didn't like. Your comment doesn't reflect my Bahai friend's demeanor.

GK

I have been on forums where Christians are posting for about 11 years, so I know what most Christians care about, at least the ones on forums.

I agree with your comment #5. The Godhead, atonement, and rapture are the highpoints of interest and importance in the Evangelical, Conservative branch which seem to be the most vocal with Fire and Brimstone.

 

[Balthazzar]

I have been on forums where Christians are posting for about 11 years, so I know what most Christians care about, at least the ones on forums.

Sometimes forums can be a poor representation of the majority, although I'm unable to speak for the majority also.

 

[Trailblazer]

Sometimes forums can be a poor representation of the majority, although I'm unable to speak for the majority also.

That is probably true, and I cannot speak for the majority either.

 

[IndigoChild5559]

As someone who respects his teachings, his appeal for truth and truthful interaction, I don't think it's a bad thing to view him a great teacher. I do realize that people view this differently and suggest it's a vain thing in contrast to modern society and our advances since. I find the opposite to be more truthful. I find taking his teachings in to be quite rewarding. I'm a Christian, and I don't find being Christian futile or pointless. I am entitled to a personal student teacher relationship, so I'm unaffiliated with any specific branch. It's personal.

Anyone else view this similar?

I have no bone to pick with those who see him simply as a great teacher.

For me, apart from his claims about himself, the things Jesus taught are merely reiterations of the Torah. So I prefer to go to the original source.

 

[SalixIncendium]

As someone who respects his teachings, his appeal for truth and truthful interaction, I don't think it's a bad thing to view him a great teacher. I do realize that people view this differently and suggest it's a vain thing in contrast to modern society and our advances since. I find the opposite to be more truthful. I find taking his teachings in to be quite rewarding. I'm a Christian, and I don't find being Christian futile or pointless. I am entitled to a personal student teacher relationship, so I'm unaffiliated with any specific branch. It's personal.

Anyone else view this similar?

I, too, think Jesus was a great teacher and applaud a student accepting him as a personal teacher/guru.

And no, I'm not Christian. One doesn't need to identify with a religion to recognize a figure of that religion as someone worthy of admiration.

 

[Kenny]

I have no bone to pick with those who see him simply as a great teacher.

For me, apart from his claims about himself, the things Jesus taught are merely reiterations of the Torah. So I prefer to go to the original source.

Yes! There was no “New Testament” in the days of Jesus so he took the scrolls of the prophets and taught from there.

 

[dybmh]

Much of what is attributed to him is laudable but hardly unique.

Rules have reasons, but, the reasons are almost always forgotten. It's good to be reminded.

 

[dybmh]

It's personal.

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Yes:

“Jacob blessed his sons each one according to his specific traits.”

Our sages explain this to mean that Jacob gave each son the blessing suitable and distinct for him....

No one said this better than the wise king Solomon when he wrote: “Train a child in the way of his abilities; He will not swerve from it even in old age.”

SOURCE

 

[Sand Dancer]

As someone who respects his teachings, his appeal for truth and truthful interaction, I don't think it's a bad thing to view him a great teacher. I do realize that people view this differently and suggest it's a vain thing in contrast to modern society and our advances since. I find the opposite to be more truthful. I find taking his teachings in to be quite rewarding. I'm a Christian, and I don't find being Christian futile or pointless. I am entitled to a personal student teacher relationship, so I'm unaffiliated with any specific branch. It's personal.

Anyone else view this similar?

I do. If he is just a savior, you don't need to know anything but that he died for your sins. You don't need to do anything except for get converts. If you are a followers/ student, which is what he asked for, then you try to act like he did and love god and neighbor. People notice that. People don't want to be preached to, they want to see a change for the better.

 

[Balthazzar]

I do. If he is just a savior, you don't need to know anything but that he died for your sins. You don't need to do anything except for get converts. If you are a followers/ student, which is what he asked for, then you try to act like he did and love god and neighbor. People notice that. People don't want to be preached to, they want to see a change for the better.

If you mean living according to your truth when you suggest to act like he did, then I'll agree. If not, then I'll disagree. Otherwise, I'll agree with your sentiments. Honor in spirit and truth is what I've learned, and development happens as we go and experience life. The bible has many profitable teachings, but difficult to acknowledge until you understand why they are profitable.