What did Jesus really teach?

What did Jesus really teach?
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By some estimates, better than 35 out of every 100 people in the world believe that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior. Yet, even in regard to fundamental issues relating to their faith, each of the believers holds opinions that differ with everyone else’s.

So who is right? How well do you know Jesus, yourself? And how deeply do you understand what he taught?

Take the quick test below to find out.

But no cheating now. Just answer truthfully according to how you really feel. First, complete the test before you look up Jesus’ answers at the end. And prepare to be surprised.

Instructions:

On the left-most blank space, write the letter “A” if you agree with the statement and “D” if you disagree. Do not look up the Solutions to the exercises until you have completed all the items.

__ 1. We are humans and mere mortals, we cannot be a god.

__ 2. Jesus is the only son of God.

__ 3. Being only human, we cannot be perfect.

__ 4. Only Jesus can ever do the things that he has done.

__ 5. Non-believers won't be allowed to enter heaven. They must convert to Christianity before they can be saved.

__ 6. Our Church elders are the best qualified to interpret the Divine Teachings because they base their conclusions on the revelations given to the Church and their age-old traditions.

__ 7. We should censor and block all offensive programs, films, pictures, thoughts and ideas from being shown or heard so they won't corrupt or harm our young and innocent.

__ 8. Our observance of prescribed rituals and ceremonies, and the offering of acceptable sacrifices to God will guarantee our entry into heaven.

__ 9. Power, fame and fortune are the true measures of success.

__ 10. Ignorance of the law will not save us from the consequences of our bad decisions.

__ 11. First, aspire for the riches of the world. Heaven can wait.

__ 12. God will not forgive you if you do not forgive others.

__ 13. God does not want us to become victims of injustice, or suffer from wars or natural calamities, or become sick or be poor or die.

__ 14. Jesus already paid for our sins. By his stripes, we are healed. We're sure to go to heaven if we will only believe him.

__ 15. Don't get mad. Get even.

__ 16. Provided we don’t hurt anyone, we will be allowed to enter heaven.

__ 17. We should befriend only those wealthy and successful people who can help us and not bother with no good bums and freeloaders or those sick and disabled do-nothings who can't repay or help us, at all.

__ 18. The voice of the people is the voice of God.

__ 19. The great men of the world are regarded as great also in heaven.

__ 20. God only knows. We humans are not allowed to know everything.

After you have given thought to what the answers might be, look up the Recommended Solutions at What did Jesus really teach?.

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