Hello.

 

My name is Peter Oliver and my work is encouraging Christians to follow the teachings of Jesus.

 

For nearly 2000 years we Christians have been adding human teachings to Jesus’ teachings.  I believe we have become weighed down and distracted by these human teachings and this hinders us from doing our loving heavenly Father’s work in this troubled world.  I believe these human teachings are obstructing the coming of the kingdom of God.

 

“…let us put aside everything that hinders, and the selfishness that so easily distracts us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus.”

(Hebrews 12:1-2)

 

The articles on this site detail Jesus’ teachings on a wide range of topics and contrast his teachings with the human teachings heard in many churches today.  I trust and pray that these articles will help and encourage us to focus on his teachings and his teachings alone.

 

A few personal things:

• I am a member of  a small, informal, independent church community here in Western Australia.
• I acknowledge and pay my respects to the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the original caretakers of the land on which I live.  I acknowledge the extraordinary privilege I have in living here.  I am truly grateful.
• I have a Master’s degree in Divinity.  My main area of study is the teachings of Jesus, specializing in the Gospel of Matthew.
• I’m on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/peter.oliver.980

 

A couple of administrative things:

• The technical stuff that makes this site work is managed by Lori Moore at Joyful Web Design.  Lori knows exactly what she is doing and does it efficiently, without fuss and at very reasonable rates.  (I’m glad I met her.)
• The photographs of Western Australian trees used as backgrounds on the site are by Ken Maley.  Ken is a professional photographer, and also a friend who lets me use his work for free.

 

I would really like to hear what you have to say about this site.  Whether you agree with the things I’ve said, or not, I’d love to hear from you.  Please email me; peter@followtheteachingsofjesus.com

 

May our loving heavenly Father bless you, guide you, strengthen you, and keep you safe.

 

Jesus is Lord!

 

Peter O

 

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