The Way of Jesus by Preston Thomas: Recent Episodes
Preston Thomas
The goal of The Way of Jesus is to bring a fresh new revelation of Jesus’ life and teachings to our world. It focuses exclusively on Jesus’ actual teachings, and his life demonstrating those teachings. This approach makes clear the critical distinction between the incomparable teachings of Jesus and the many doctrines and teachings about Jesus. A second great goal is to awaken those who share a background belief in Jesus to a new and exclusive focus on the Master and his original gospel of the kingdom—the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man. Presently our world is at a spiritual standstill, and is dominated by a widespread adherence to the ways of secularism. This great secular threat not only blights the spiritual experience of millions, but also brings totalitarianism in its wake. The third great goal is to spark a revival of the actual teachings of Jesus that will triumph over secularism, and bring a new age of human freedom, improved morals, and advanced spiritual living.
This podcast decodes Daniel’s prophecy of the great image and reveals the event that that will be the precursor to the coming of the antichrist and the time of the end. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus The Antichrist-Part 3 (Ep. 59) The Precursor to the Rise of the
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This podcast explores why we need to study the antichrist and cites prophetic clues that help us locate the antichrist’s country of origin. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 39. The Antichrist-Part 2 (Ep. 58) From What Nation Will the Antichrist Arise? October 2025 Why study the Antichrist? Why
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Episode 57 discloses the origin of the term “antichrist” and explains how this concept has evolved in modern times. It reveals the various symbolic references to the antichrist found in the Bible. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 38. The Antichrist (Ep. 57) The Concept of the Antichrist September
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Episode 56 continues the observation of present world conditions in an effort to determine how close we are to the events of the end times. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 37. The Time of the End–Part 4 (Ep. 56) How Close Are We to the End Times (continued)?
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Episode 55 continues the series on the "end times." This podcast examines present troubling conditions in our world in an attempt to answer the question, “How close are we to the end times?" -- Transcript -- 36. The Time of the End–Part 3 (Ep. 55) How Close Are We to the End Times?
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Episode 54 continues the series on the "end times." This podcast details mental and spiritual preparation that will enable us to successfully survive and endure these most testing times. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 35. The Time of the End–Part 2 (Ep. 54) Preparation for the End Times
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Episode 53 begins a series focused on various aspects of the "end times." This podcast clarifies the nature of the end times and provides comforting thoughts as we face this fearful subject. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus The End Times–Part 1 (Ep. 53) Comforting Thoughts May 2025
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Episode 52 focuses on the "end times" prophecies in Daniel chapter 9. It discusses and explains Daniel's prophecy of the "seventy weeks" and the 7-year covenant of the antichrist. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus The "End Times" in Daniel Chapter 9 (Ep. 52) The Seventy Weeks and the Seven
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Episode 51 reviews past teachings on the end times scenario and the nature of the antichrist, and then moves to an explanation of Daniel chapter 2 and his extraordinary prophecy of the "great image.” -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus The "End Times" in Daniel Chapter 2 (Ep. 51) The Great
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Episode 50 reveals the true nature of the end times and its positive conclusion. It reviews the various descriptions of the end times and the end times ruler found in Revelation, Daniel, and 1 John. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus The True Nature of the “Time of the End” (Ep.
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Episode 49 continues seek further insight into the rider on the white horse. This episode focuses on then little horn of Daniel 8, "the beast" of Revelation, and the actions of the other horsemen. -- Transcript -- 30. The Rider on the White Horse, Part 2 (Ep 49) The Little Horn of Daniel 8
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Episode 48 focuses on the initiator of the tribulation period, the conqueror on a white horse, and looks to Daniel chapter 7 for details on this mysterious figure. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 29. The Rider on the White Horse (Ep 48) The Little Horn of Daniel 7 (December
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Episode 47 begins an in depth analysis and interpretation of the book of Revelation. This first episode covers the first six chapters with a special emphasis on the four horsemen of the apocalypse. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Ep 47) Revelation Chapters 1-6
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Episode 46 completes the listing of directives that Jesus issued to his followers on how to live and react to the many and varied situations we encounter in life. -- Transcript -- I Am a Son of God 19. Jesus’ Directives to His Followers (continued) (Ep 46) October 2024
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Jesus issued only a few direct commandments to his followers, but he did provide may directives which serve as reliable guides for living. Episodes 45 and 46 list these directives. -- Transcript -- I Am a Son of God Jesus’ Directives to His Followers (Ep 45) September 2024 In his
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Episode 44 seeks to provide some basic answers the important question, “How do we attain divine perfection?” It concludes with the good news that this great goal is attainable and is our final destiny. -- Transcript -- I Am a Son of God How Do We Become More Perfect? (Ep 44) We begin our
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Episode 43 reveals the Father’s supreme mandate to humanity. It discusses both our great human imperfection and God’s help in our quest to attain divine perfection. -- Transcript -- I Am a Son of God 16. The Father’s Supreme Mandate (Ep 43) “Be you perfect, even as I am perfect.” In Jesus’ great Sermon on the Mount, he
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Episode 42 reveals how Jesus' gospel of the kingdom was also a gospel of eternal salvation. It reviews the requirements for true salvation and explains how each is achieved. -- Transcript -- I Am a Son of God 15. The Salvation of Jesus (Ep. 42) The gospel of the kingdom is also a
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Episode 41 discusses the early pagan beliefs in salvation by human sacrifice, the advanced teachings of Melchizedek, and the Old Testament assurances of salvation through faith. -- Transcript -- I Am a Son of God 14. Salvation before Jesus–The Advance of Melchizedek (Ep 41) Definition. My Webster's dictionary lists the first
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Episode 40 discusses three great modern threats to the family, the importance of pre-marital training, and the necessity of the human family to the survival of civilized society. -- Transcript -- 13. Modern Threats to the Family Divine and ideal pattern. The family is a divinely ordained institution. The divine and ideal pattern for the
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Episode 39 explores the many virtues of family life and points out that Jesus based his teaching about God and man on the family. A good family is our ideal human estate and to be desired by all. -- Transcript -- 12. The Family Part 1 The Ideal Human Estate (Ep 39) Introduction. That Jesus regarded
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Episode 38 concludes the study of Daniel's numerous prophesies of the latter days. It details the actions and destruction of the antichrist and encourages us to be wise and turn many to righteousness. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 27. Daniel's Vision of the Latter Days–Part 2 The Time of the
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The subject of Episode 37 is Daniel's great vision of the latter days. It discusses the history of the kings of the north and the south and concludes with a description of the end times antichrist. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 37. Daniel's Vision of the Latter Days Part 1
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Episode 36 explores Daniel Chapter 9 and the famous prophecy of the seventy weeks. It is more difficult to follow and understand than Daniel's other prophecies and requires close attention and study. -- Transcript -- Transcript of Episode 36 25. Daniel Chapter 9–The Seventh Week The Antichrist Breaks His Covenant and Is Destroyed (Ep. 36)
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Episode 35 depicts a great vision of Daniel and Gabriel's revelation of its meaning. The major focus of this episode is the time of the end–the rise, success, and destruction of the antichrist. -- Transcript -- 24. Daniel Chapter 8–The Time of the End The Rise, Success, and Fate of the Antichrist (Ep. 35)
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Episode 34 continues the discussion of the two Messiahs described in the Jewish scriptures and focuses on the material Messiah. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 23. The Two Jewish Concepts of the Messiah, Part 2 The Material Messiah (Ep. 34) Two Jewish concepts of the Messiah. It has been noted that
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Episode 33 reveals often overlooked fact that the Jewish scriptures predict not one–but two very different Messiahs. It focuses on the verses that prophesy a spiritual messiah, Jesus the Christ. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 22. The Two Jewish Concepts of the Messiah, Part 1 The Spiritual Messiah (Ep. 33)
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Episode 32 focuses on a most mysterious figure who is revealed in Daniel Chapter 7. It reveals the major role he will play in the defeat of the antichrist and the coming rule of God over the nations. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 21. The Coming of Melchizedek Who is
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Episode 31 focuses on Daniel's dream of the four great beasts and notes its correspondence with Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the great image. It introduces the antichrist and reveals his fate. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 20. Daniel 7–The Four Great Beasts and the Antichrist The Fate of the Antichrist and
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Episode 30 begins the discussion of major Biblical prophecies that predict the coming of the superhuman kingdom of God. It begins with Daniel's amazing interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus Daniel 2–The Great Image Three Great Conclusions (Ep. 30) Turn to Biblical prophecy. Jesus taught and emphasized
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Episode 29 reveals that Jesus actually taught two differing concepts of the kingdom. It discusses Biblical prophecy that focuses on and details a second major concept. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 18. The Coming of the Outer Kingdom The Two Concepts Taught by Jesus and Biblical Prophecy (Ep. 29) Jesus
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Episode 28 lists reasons not to become discouraged by our dark times and cites Biblical prophecies that reassure us of the coming of supernatural help in overcoming secularism and evil. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 17. Encouragement and Victory in a Secular World Biblical Reassurance of Coming Supernatural Help (Ep.
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Episode 27 focuses on the coming triumph of the teachings of Jesus over the teachings of secularism. It introduces a new phase of Jesus' spiritual kingdom that will follow the triumph of Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 16. The Triumph of Jesus The Next Phase of Jesus’ Spiritual Kingdom
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Description of Episode 26 Episode 26 reveals a new problem the teachers must face. It emphasizes the need for the spiritual religion of Jesus and offers guidance for how to function in such a difficult environment. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 15. A Second Major Problem the New Teachers Must
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Episode 25 emphasizes that we live in a time of both great threat and great opportunity, and that such times bring new revelation. It outlines how we should conduct ourselves in such difficult times. -- Transcript -- 14. We Live in a Time of Great Threat and Great Opportunity The Promise of New Revelation and
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Episode 24 begins with a review of Jesus' spiritual kingdom, God's rule in the heart of the believer. It then introduces a second phase of this kingdom and its promise for our future. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 13. The Spiritual Choice and the Spiritual Kingdom Two Phases of
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Episode 23 details the fundamental choice and its major elements which will all be called to make as we come to the end of our present materialistic age. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 12. The Present Conflict The Decision and Its Elements (Ep. 23) The teachings of Jesus vs the
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Episode 22 completes the three-part summary of Jesus' gospel teachings that the new teachers need to bring to the world to effect the return to the actual teachings of Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 11. The Message of the New Revelation–Part 3 (Ep. 22) Duty, Morality, Love
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Episode 21 is the second part of a a three-part summary of Jesus' gospel teachings that the new teachers need to bring to the world to effect the return to the actual teachings of Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 10. The Message of the New Revelation–Part 2
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Episode 20 begins a three-part outline and summary of Jesus' gospel teachings that the new teachers of Jesus' personal religion need to bring to the world to effect the return to Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 9. The Message of The New Revelation–Part 1 Summary Outline of Jesus’
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Episode 18 revealed unrealized spiritual resources that can guide and enhance our new revelation of Jesus. Episode 19 describes a powerful new material resource that will also prove most helpful. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 8. Material Help in Our Mission The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Ep. 19)
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Episode 18 reveals the powerful and unrealized spiritual help that is available to us that will guide and enhance our new revelation of Jesus. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 7. Spiritual Help in Our Mission The Spirit of Truth (Ep. 18) We face a gigantic task. It is obvious that a
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Episode 17 reveals the steps you can take now to return wholeheartedly to Jesus and become a new teacher (or follower) of his original gospel of the kingdom. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 6. Answering the Call The basic requirements to be an effective teacher of Jesus (Ep 17) The supremacy of
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Episode 16 discusses the call of our times for new teachers of Jesus’ religion, the awakening of Jesus’ kingdom brotherhood of believers, and reveals the great hope of our world. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 5. The Times Call for New Teachers of Jesus to Arise The Awakening of the
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Episode 14 exposed unforeseen problems brought by secularism, especially secular totalitarianism. Episode 15 answers the question “What can be done to overcome secularism and the evil results that follow from its widespread adoption? -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 4. A New Revelation of Jesus Is the Only Effective Answer to
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Episode 13 discussed the rise of secularism and its opposition to the religion and morality. This episode details other unforeseen problems and the inability of present-day religion to overcome this secular menace. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 3: The Unforeseen Problems Brought by Secularism The Ineffectiveness of Present-Day Religion (Ep.
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Episode 12 discussed the status of Jesus’ teachings in today’s secular world. This episode details the rise of modern secularism and its denial of both religion and a religious based morality. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 2. The Rise of Secularism The Denial of True Religion and a God Ordained
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Jesus taught us to live life religiously and by faith. He emphasized individual freedom and the transcendence of the spiritual over the material. How are the teachings of Jesus faring in our modern secularistic world. -- Transcript -- The Future of the Teachings of Jesus 1. Jesus’ Teachings and Their Status in Today’s World The
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God’s supreme mandate to us is “Be you perfect even as I am perfect.” What should be our attitude when we realize our weakness and failure to live up to our ideal of doing God’s will? -- Transcript -- Our attitude. I began this series of talks with the observation that Jesus brought us the
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This episode provides a brief introduction to Preston Thomas, the author of The Way of Jesus. -- Podcast Transcript Preston Thomas is an author, educator, and teacher. He holds BA and MA degrees in Philosophy from the University of Virginia. As an undergraduate Preston played varsity tennis and he was an NDEA scholar in graduate
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This episode explores and makes clear the two differing aspects of God's will for us: His universal will for all and His particular will for each individual. -- Podcast Transcript God’s universal will. As a loyal son of God, I am obligated to do my Father’s will. There are two aspects of His will for
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What kind of personality would God have us develop? This episode answers that question and details the ideal personality traits that God’s children should aim for in their lives. -- Podcast Transcript Growth to maturity. God, our loving heavenly Father is a person, not a mere force or thing. He has bestowed upon us
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This episode reveals the origin of our moral sense and the source of moral law in the universe. It discusses moral development, the ideal morality taught by Jesus and identifies our highest moral choice. -- Podcast Transcript Introduction. I recently watched a TV series set in the old West. In that series a lawman
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The subject of this discussion is how to live as a child of God. This episode focuses on forgiveness and character. It discusses the nature of forgiveness and the fact that we must first forgive others if we wish to experience God’s forgiveness. It then moves to the kind of character God would have us
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The topic of this discussion is how to live as a child of God. This episode focuses on our communion with God through meditation, prayer, thanksgiving, and worship, leading up to the unbroken communion with the Father. -- Podcast Transcript Maintain communion with God through meditation, prayer, thanksgiving, and worship. One of the primary ways
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This episode continues to explore answers to the question, “What does it mean to be and to live as a child of God.” This episode reviews the answers discussed in previous episodes and moves forward with two new answers--the need for self-control and spiritual progress. -- Podcast Transcript Practice self-control. The Father’s will for us
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The will of God is multi-faceted. This episode explores three basic aspects of God’s will for us. They are our service to others, the birth of the spirit, and our faith. -- Podcast Transcript Service to God. God’s will for us is not only that we love Him and all his children, but also that
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Jesus taught that we are all children of God and as such we should dedicate ourselves to the doing of our Father’s will. This raises the natural question, “What is God’s will?” This episode begins the answer to this question with Jesus’ greatest commandment, the commandment to love. -- Podcast Transcript Love God. If we
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Do you want to know more about Jesus? Here you will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus & his actual teachings. You will be able to clearly distinguish the incomparable teachings of Jesus from the many teachings about Jesus. -- Podcast Transcript What does it mean to live as a son of God? Jesus taught
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