In The Gospel of Thomas what do you think Jesus meant when he answered the disciples?

Question

(18) The disciples said to Jesus, "Tell us how our end will be."
Jesus said, "Have you discovered, then, the beginning, that you look for the end? For where the beginning is, there will the end be. Blessed is he who will take his place in the beginning; he will know the end and will not experience death."

Answer 1

We started our existance in the presence of our Heavenly Father and we will have no end but be with Him for all eternity after our passing thru this world.

Answer 2

There are two kinds of beginning that Jesus talked about.

One kind of beginning, of the physical existence, will automatically come to an end.

The end is the beginning of a new evolution.

"Blessed is he who will take his place in the beginning; he will know the end and will not experience death." In Christ I die ... in giving up my old self, I make space for receiving a new non-physical Life.

Answer 3

Gospel of Thomas is considered to be pseudepigraphal, that is, no first-century church people thought it was accurate. However, it seems to be a play on a scene from John 21 in which Jesus, Peter and John were conversing. Peter asked what would happen to John in death, since Christ signified how Peter should die. Christ said, basically, if he lives forever, what is that to thee? The Bible in the next verse explains that some people took this the wrong way and thought that John would live forever. But of course, this is wrong

Answer 4

A very brief explanation: The Father is the Beginning and the End. When we're fully detached from the human ego system and have our hearts and minds set on Christ, we become ONE with the Father in every level of our being. Our mind thinks His thoughts; our heart feels His Love; our soul becomes conscious in us...as the Bride of Christ; and even our body's every cell is glorified and One with Him. By being One with the Father who is Alpha and Omega, we see through His 'eyes' and understand Creation past, present and future. He holds nothing back from those who are Enlightened with Him on all levels. So not only do we KNOW the Beginning, we also KNOW the end of the Divine Play.....and being embodied with HIM we become directors (His Sons) who bring the Divine Play to righteous End (144,000 saints), so that every human being on the planet can see His Glory and know His Truth. This is human evolution -- the kosmic leap of humanity into full conscious Oneness with the Father, Who is the Kosmic Pattern of Creation. A 'Christened' Humanity, One with the Alpha and the Omega....where all darkness and evil are thrown into the bottomless pit and Peace prevails forever and ever.

This has begun in our generation. The Divine Play is at its End!

Glory be to the Father!! Amen :-)

Answer 5

The Gospel of Thomas was written in the second century, not by Thomas the Apostle. It's a fun read, but I don't count the words in it as the words of Christ. Therefore, there's no need to figure out what Christ meant here.... since Christ didn't actually say that.

Answer 6

Sorry, my memory failed me on my previous answer, and I have edited it accordingly. I thought your quote was from another work that purported to be from the hand of Thomas. The current copy of the "Gospel of Thomas" dates to around 200 AD. Although it was known to the early church Fathers, it was never considered as a canonical work (worthy of inclusion into the Bible). The authorship was uncertain (most all deemed it inauthentic), and the content was inconsistent with the accepted Gospel message.

Answer 7

The Gospel of Thomas is a false teaching

Answer 8

what gospel of Thomas?
the gospels are matthew mark luke and john

Answer 9

I think He was saying that our faith tells us that we were all created by God. He was challenging the disciples for their question, remarking that it should be obvious that if we all came from God, we will return there. Trust in the Creator, and He will welcome you back.

Answer 10

First of all, The life of Jesus is in Genesis. Second, he said "I am the Alpha and the Omega." Third, when you know Jesus you will know G-- for if we walk the path that Jesus walked, we will find G--. Fourth, the commandments of Jesus uphold the commandments of Moses. Last, Revelations is also in Genesis. Interpret as you will. I have willed.

By the way, he is not G-- but the Son of G--

Sharing is Caring...Jesus is Alive!?
I would like to share my story with any Christian or non-Christian who is still struggling and faith is not all together there.

I hold G-- to the highest, and to lie would be not only against what I believe, but against G--'s laws. Nothing here is a lie, although it might seem like it. This is the reason I type this. G-- bless you all.

I am 30 years old. I am a mathematics teacher. Since the day I was born I was Catholic. I never practiced it, and Catholic was simply a family label. I considered myself Atheist for 30 years until that day in March, I believe. I was painting my Mom's house. The face of Jesus appeared before my Mom and I. She asked me, "what does this look like to you?" But, before she finished the question I KNEW IT WAS HIM. The long hair, the beard, mustash, garments. Similar to the "Jesus" from "passion of the christ," except the eyes. Those eyes cannot be described. They translated into love, love, and love. If I had to describe them, I would say that the closest to that has been Mother Teresa's eyes. Not to take anything from her, but still, only close.
I thought that had changed me, but it didn't. It did start me off though. But, now as I researched and spent countless hours learning more about him, I started hating Jews and easily angered at anyone who spoke against Jesus. It had actually made me a worse person.
As I stuggled one morning with Currency Trading, he appeared again on the cabinet drawers of my room. He faded and came back over and over until He appeared very clear and said to me: WHY DO YOU WORRY ABOUT THINGS FROM THIS WORLD?" I think he said it two or three times. I started crying, as am right now. This was the first time that Faith came into my heart.
My life started changing, slowly. Same struggles, but different attitude and determination. I prayed day and night and went to Church. But, the real test, is the acts. "YOU WILL BE JUDGED ACCORDING TO YOUR WORKS" is one of my favorites.
In one of the Churches he said to me: "YOU ARE MARKED WITH MY BLOOD." I told my Mom and tried to make sense of it.
The last thing that he told me was: "I AM NOT YOUR FATHER. I AM YOUR BROTHER. THE SON DOES NOT EXIST WITHOUT THE FATHER, BUT WITHOUT THE SON THE FATHER IS ALWAYS."
At moments I wonder if it was all just in my imagination. This is the mistake that I keep making for this is where my Faith is tested.
No matter what, I am a better person for it. I love G-- with all my heart now, and I could never go back. Nothing in this world could ever shake or disturb my Faith. Finding G-- will always be a win-win situation. Now, I live everyday to make G-- proud of me and in the process I fulfill my obligations as human and husband.
I know that I should be doing more for G--'s glory. I am shy, but will soon find the strength and power to glorify him more and more. I am still in my learning stages, but live everyday to follow Jesus Christ's footsteps.
"pourdawg" could not be altogether wrong. But, what I know for certain is that if we are all lost souls, then we need to find G-- so that we can find ourselves in H--
"marty" tells you not to rely on feelings for that is wrong. I say to you, the problem I always made was that I thought too much and searched for contradictions here and there so that I could justify myself. But, if you think with your heart the truth will always ccome to you.

~ADIOS~

I am not here to tell you to quit your religion for they all share the great love that Jesus proclaimed. Be just, compassionate, humble and love G-- with all your heart. Share his glory by doing and not saying. ~ADIOS~

My goal now is simply to share this over and over again. I know G-- will guide me to my next step. I will keep anyone who want posted. I feel so Alive!!! Yes, even in the worst of times.

"The LORD said onto my Lord, sit thou on my right hand till I make thine enemies thy foootstool."
If David called him Lord, how is he his son?