What Jesus Said . . . and Didn't Say

<p>What Jesus said . . . Follow me and go on a mission.</p><p>And didn't say . . . Follow me and go to heaven.</p><p>The main thesis of the book is derived from Matthew Mark and Luke. In these Synoptic Gospels Jesus never mentions heaven except when speaking of God the Father. Being a this-world incarnation of God he emphasizes life on earth and not the new environment after death.</p><p>Our Lord explains that the mission will always involve both words and actions. The words should make two things clear: (1) the one who calls is the man Jesus who is the true revelation of God and (2) one's relationship with God is a reflection of Jesus's perfect relationship with the Father. The actions should be in the selfless lifestyle of Jesus himself.</p>