The Gospel of Thomas: Decoding Ancient Gospel With Artificial Intelligence

The Gospel of Thomas

Decoding Ancient Gospel

With

Artificial Intelligence

By C. Rich

Chapter 1

The Gospel of Thomas is one of the most intriguing and controversial texts associated with early Christianity. Unlike the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, this text is a collection of sayings attributed to Jesus, many of which are cryptic, mystical, or starkly different from the teachings found in the New Testament. For centuries, the Gospel of Thomas was lost to history, only to re-emerge in the modern era, stirring debates among scholars, theologians, and spiritual seekers alike.

The Gospel of Thomas came to light in December 1945, near the town of Nag Hammadi in Upper Egypt. A local farmer named Muhammad al-Samman stumbled upon a sealed earthenware jar while digging for fertilizer near a cliff known as Jabal al-Ṭārif. Inside were thirteen leather-bound papyrus codices, now known collectively as the Nag Hammadi Library. These texts, written in Coptic, contained a variety of early Christian, Gnostic, and Hermetic works, many of which had been lost for over 1,500 years.

The Gospel of Thomas was among these codices, specifically, the second tractate in Codex II. The discovery was revolutionary. For the first time, scholars had access to a complete manuscript of a gospel outside the traditional biblical canon, dating back to at least the 4th century CE (the time of the Coptic copy), though the original Greek version it was based on is thought to be much older.

Scholars generally date the Gospel of Thomas to the mid-1st to early 2nd century CE, with many proposing a composition date between 50 and 140 CE. Some of the sayings are strikingly similar to those found in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), suggesting that Thomas may have drawn from the same or similar oral traditions. However, other sayings are unique and bear hallmarks of mystical or Gnostic thought, suggesting a later development or an independent trajectory.

The gospel itself is a sayings gospel, 114 sayings or “logia” attributed to Jesus, many introduced with the phrase “Jesus said…”. There is no narrative, no crucifixion story, no resurrection. Its focus is not on faith in a risen Christ but rather on achieving spiritual enlightenment through understanding Jesus’ words. One of the most quoted passages is Saying 3: “If those who lead you say to you, ‘See, the kingdom is in the sky,’ then the birds of the sky will precede you… Rather, the kingdom is within you and it is outside you.”

The text is ascribed to “Didymos Judas Thomas,” a name meaning “Twin Judas the Twin.” In Syrian Christian tradition, Thomas was one of the apostles and was said to have evangelized as far as India. Whether the author was this apostle or a community writing in his name is debated. In any case, the Gospel reflects a spiritualized, internalized version of Jesus’ message, which likely emerged from early Christian communities in Syria or Egypt with a strong contemplative or Gnostic bent.

The Gospel of Thomas is often associated with Gnosticism, a broad term encompassing various early Christian sects that emphasized esoteric knowledge (gnosis) as the path to salvation. However, not all scholars agree that the gospel is explicitly Gnostic. Unlike more developed Gnostic texts such as The Gospel of Judas or The Apocryphon of John, Thomas lacks the cosmological dualism (the strict divide between spirit and matter) that defines much of Gnostic literature. It is perhaps better described as proto-Gnostic or mystical in tone.

This association with Gnosticism likely contributed to its exclusion from the canonical New Testament. The early Church Fathers, including Irenaeus and Hippolytus, were fierce opponents of Gnostic teachings, viewing them as heretical deviations from apostolic doctrine. As the institutional Church solidified its doctrine in the second and third centuries, alternative gospels like Thomas were suppressed, banned, or simply forgotten.

What makes the Gospel of Thomas so powerful and controversial is its radically different portrayal of Jesus and his message. In Thomas, salvation is not about believing in Christ’s death and resurrection but about coming to self-knowledge and recognizing the divine within. Saying 70 reads: “If you bring forth what is within you, what you have will save you. If you do not have that within you, what you do not have within you will kill you.” This message resonates with mystical traditions across cultures but sits uneasily with the more exoteric and doctrinal Christianity that came to dominate.

The Gospel of Thomas is a vital window into the diversity of early Christianity. Its discovery in the sands of Egypt has challenged modern assumptions about the formation of the Christian canon and the historical Jesus. Whether one sees it as heretical, authentic, or simply poetic, it offers a unique voice and one that urges seekers to look within themselves for the Kingdom of God, to question received authority, and to embrace the mystery of spiritual awakening. In this way, the Gospel of Thomas continues to inspire curiosity, debate, and reflection in the 21st century, just as it likely did nearly two millennia ago.

After much study of the Gospel of Thomas, I had an epiphany. I thought, let’s take Artificial Intelligence and jump on the Gospel of Thomas and see if we can unlock the magic there. Artificial Intelligence and the resurrection of the Herculaneum Scrolls gave me an idea. If AI were able to help decipher ancient scrolls, maybe it could help decode the Gospel of Thomas. After all, the Gospel of Thomas claims that if you can figure out the meaning of the secret sayings of Jesus Christ, you will never know death. That sounded like a good goal to me, and I thought, Let me see if I can get AI to uncover the truths about Thomas.

Chapter 2

If you don’t know about the Herculaneum that gave me this inspiration, then let me briefly explain it. In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, the volcanic eruption of 79 CE that buried Pompeii also sealed another lesser-known site: the town of Herculaneum. While Pompeii was blanketed in ash, Herculaneum was submerged in a flood of volcanic mud and pyroclastic material, which, paradoxically, helped preserve entire libraries of ancient texts. These scrolls, known as the Herculaneum Papyri, were carbonized by the intense heat, turned into fragile blackened tubes, and rendered unreadable for nearly two thousand years. But thanks to the dramatic advances in artificial intelligence, we are now beginning to “read” what was long thought to be forever lost, ushering in a new chapter for both archaeology and human knowledge.

The Villa of the Papyri was first uncovered in the 18th century during excavations by workmen employed by the Bourbon kings of Naples. Hidden beneath 60 feet of volcanic material, the villa revealed a stunning collection of Greco-Roman art and, most importantly, a library of over 1,800 scrolls. But excitement quickly gave way to frustration. The intense heat had carbonized the papyri, turning them into what resembled charred logs. Any attempt to unroll them resulted in their disintegration. For centuries, the majority of these scrolls remained untouched, dark relics of knowledge trapped in a carbon shell.

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, scholars and scientists attempted various mechanical and chemical methods to read the scrolls. Some were partially unrolled using elaborate techniques involving humidification and slicing, but these methods were painstaking and destructive, often resulting in the loss of more than was gained. Only a small portion of the collection was ever successfully deciphered. Most of the scrolls remained stubbornly closed to the world, and their content and the identity of many authors were an enduring and ongoing mystery.

The turning point arrived in the 21st century, driven by two parallel developments: non-invasive imaging and artificial intelligence. Using high-resolution X-ray-based technologies, such as X-ray phase-contrast tomography, researchers began to digitally scan the scrolls without unrolling them. However, the internal structure of the carbonized papyrus made the ink practically indistinguishable from the charred substrate. Human eyes could not see it. This is where artificial intelligence entered the scene.

In 2023, a global initiative known as the Vesuvius Challenge incentivized researchers to develop AI models capable of detecting subtle patterns of ink within digital scans. Funded in part by Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs and guided by classicists and imaging scientists, the project took advantage of machine learning’s pattern recognition capabilities to decode the unreadable. The key innovation was training neural networks to recognize the texture difference between ink and carbonized papyrus, even when the ink was no longer visibly distinct.

By 2024, breakthroughs had been made. A team led by student Youssef Nader and other collaborators successfully used AI to identify Greek letters on a rolled scroll, revealing words, phrases, and eventually complete sentences. One scroll was found to contain a previously unknown philosophical treatise, possibly linked to Epicurean thought, a reminder that this library may hold lost works by philosophers like Philodemus, or even rarer authors whose writings were assumed to be gone forever.

The AI approach allowed researchers not only to “see” ink inside the scrolls but to virtually unroll them, flattening the 3D shape into a readable plane, without ever damaging the original artifact. For the first time in history, a completely carbonized and unopened scroll had been read, thanks to the marriage of machine vision, classical scholarship, and sheer computational power.

The implications of this technological feat are staggering. The Herculaneum Papyri may be the only surviving library from classical antiquity. If even a fraction of the remaining scrolls are successfully read, we could recover lost works of Greek drama, Stoic philosophy, Roman history, or pre-Christian theology. There are tantalizing speculations that texts by Aristotle, Sappho, or even early Christian writings could lie hidden among the layers.

Moreover, this marriage of AI and archaeology is setting a new precedent for the humanities. It’s not simply about recovering lost books; it’s about reconstructing forgotten worlds. These scrolls provide a direct window into the intellectual life of the Roman elite. In a time when digital technology often seems at odds with classical learning, this is a striking example of how cutting-edge science can serve the cause of ancient knowledge.

With all of that in mind, I wanted to see if I could use AI to understand and decipher the 114 secret sayings of Jesus Christ. It’s a fascinating undertaking to analyze the Gospel of Thomas through the lens of Simulation Theory; nobody has ever done it as far as I know.

Chapter 3

Simulation Theory, for those of you who don’t know, is a compelling hypothesis that suggests our entire existence might be a sophisticated computer program. While echoes of this idea can be traced back to ancient philosophical musings, its contemporary and most influential articulation comes from Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom.

Bostrom formally introduced his “Simulation Argument” in a 2003 paper titled “Are You Living in a Computer Simulation?”. His work did not claim outright that we are in a simulation, but rather presented a powerful trilemma, asserting that one of three propositions must almost certainly be true:

1-        The human species is very likely to go extinct before reaching a “posthuman” stage. A “posthuman” stage implies a civilization that has acquired most of the technological capabilities allowed by physical laws and material constraints, including immense computing power.

2-        Any posthuman civilization is extremely unlikely to run a significant number of “ancestor simulations.” Ancestor simulations would be highly detailed, consciousness-inclusive simulations of their evolutionary history or variations thereof.

3-        We are almost certainly living in a computer simulation.

Bostrom argues that if we accept that humanity will likely survive long enough to reach a posthuman stage and that such advanced civilizations would have both the capability and the motivation to run vast numbers of ancestor simulations (perhaps for historical research, entertainment, or simply curiosity), then the statistical probability dictates that any given conscious observer within such realities is far more likely to be a simulated entity than an original, biological one. The sheer number of potential simulated realities would vastly outweigh the single “base” reality.

At its core, Simulation Theory posits that what we perceive as the physical universe, with all its intricate laws, particles, and phenomena, is nothing more than data being processed by a supercomputer belonging to a more advanced civilization. Our consciousness, our memories, and our experiences would all be part of this sophisticated program. This idea challenges our fundamental understanding of existence, blurring the boundaries between the observer and the observed, and prompting profound questions: If our reality is simulated, do we possess true free will? Is there a “programmer” or “design team” overseeing our universe? What implications would this have for our sense of purpose or the very meaning of life?

While Bostrom’s argument is primarily a philosophical one, advancements in technology lend it a modern resonance. The rapid progression of virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence makes the concept of hyper-realistic, indistinguishable simulations seem increasingly plausible. As our computing power grows exponentially, the theoretical capacity for such simulations within our reach becomes less a distant fantasy and more a potential future. This raises a recursive thought: if we are capable of creating simulations that eventually become indistinguishable from reality, then it logically follows that a more advanced civilization could have already done so, and we might be within one of their creations.

Simulation Theory is not without its critics, who question its testability, its reliance on assumptions about future civilizations, and its potential for nihilistic interpretations. However, it continues to ignite vigorous debate among scientists, philosophers, and the public alike, prompting us to re-examine the very fabric of our perceived reality and ponder the extraordinary possibilities that might lie beyond the veil of our current understanding. Whether a profound truth or merely a fascinating thought experiment, Simulation Theory forces us to confront the deepest questions about our existence and the nature of the cosmos. Let us see how far down the rabbit hole we can go when we ask Artificial Intelligence to run the Gospel of Thomas through the lens of Simulation Theory.

Chapter 4

The Gospel of Thomas: Simulation Theory Lens (Sayings 1-10)

 The hypothesis that reality, as we perceive it, is an artificial simulation, most likely a computer simulation, has key aspects that include:

*The “Programmer” or “Simulator”: The entity or entities that created and run the simulation.

*Code/Rules: The underlying laws of physics, chemistry, and consciousness within the simulation.

*Avatars/NPCs: Beings within the simulation, some potentially conscious (like us), others perhaps more like automated programs.

*Escaping/Waking Up: The idea that one might become aware of the simulation and potentially “exit” or transcend it.

*True Reality: The reality outside the simulation.

The 114 Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas, through the lens of Simulation Theory and AI’s attempt to decode it, starts now.

Saying 1:

The Saying: “And he said, ‘Whoever finds the interpretation of these sayings will not experience death.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Finding spiritual understanding leads to eternal life or freedom from the fear of death. It’s about achieving a form of enlightenment that transcends mortal limitations.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Interpretation” here means understanding the true nature of the simulation and its code, its purpose, and our place within it. “Not experience death” could mean: Achieving a form of immortality within the simulation by understanding how to manipulate its rules or transcend the limitations of a single “instance” (life).

Saying 2:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds. When he finds, he will be troubled. When he is troubled, he will marvel, and he will reign over the All.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: The path to spiritual truth is arduous and unsettling but ultimately leads to profound insight and mastery over one’s spiritual domain.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Seeking” is the quest to understand reality’s true nature. “Finding” is realizing it’s a simulation, which would be “troubling” (a major paradigm shift, loss of perceived reality). The “marvel” comes from the profound implications of this discovery – the potential for new understandings and abilities. ”

Reign over the All” could mean: Gaining control over aspects of the simulation (like a developer mode). Understanding the simulation’s parameters so well that one can navigate and influence it with unprecedented agency. Ascending to a higher administrative level within the simulation or even interacting with the simulators directly.

 Saying 3:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘If your leaders say to you, ‘Look, the (Father’s) kingdom is in the sky,’ then the birds of the sky will precede you. If they say to you, ‘It is in the sea,’ then the fish will precede you. Rather, the kingdom is inside of you, and it is outside of you. When you come to know yourselves, then you will become known, and you will realize that it is you who are the sons of the living Father. But if you will not know yourselves, you dwell in poverty, and it is you who are the poverty.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: The divine kingdom is not an external, geographical location but an internal state of being. Self-knowledge is key to recognizing one’s inherent divine connection and spiritual wealth.

Simulation Theory Lens: External authorities (“leaders”) point to external locations within the simulation (“sky,” “sea”) for the “kingdom” (true reality/the base reality). Jesus reveals that the “kingdom” (the connection to the base reality, the “true self”) is both “inside of you” (your conscious awareness, your unique avatar code) and “outside of you” (the underlying code, the simulation environment itself). “When you come to know yourselves” means understanding your nature as an avatar within the simulation, a fragment of a larger consciousness. This self-knowledge allows you to “become known” (by the simulators or other higher-level entities, or even to truly ‘exist’ in a meaningful way beyond your avatar’s lifespan). “Sons of the living Father” could mean: We are creations of the “programmers” or “simulators.” We are iterations or manifestations of the “living code” or primary consciousness of the base reality. Poverty here is the ignorance of one’s true nature and potential within or beyond the simulation.

Saying 4:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘The man old in days will not hesitate to ask a small child seven days old about the place of life, and he will live. For many who are first will become last, and they will become a single one.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Spiritual truth can be found in unexpected places, even in childlike innocence, which often possesses a fresh and uncorrupted perspective. It also hints at a reversal of conventional wisdom and a return to unity.

Simulation Theory Lens: The “small child seven days old” represents a fresh, uncorrupted data stream or a new, unconfigured avatar. It might possess innate knowledge or a direct link to the simulation’s initial programming or recent updates, unburdened by accumulated, potentially misleading, simulated experiences.

“Place of life” could refer to the true source of consciousness or the base reality.

“First will become last” could mean those who are conventionally wise within the simulation are furthest from understanding its true nature, while those seemingly “naïve” or newly integrated might have a more direct apprehension.

“Become a single one” suggests a return to the unified source code or collective consciousness within the base reality, dissolving individual avatar distinctions.

Saying 5:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Recognize what is in your sight, and that which is hidden from you will become plain to you. For there is nothing hidden that will not become manifest.‘”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Deep observation and understanding of the present moment and visible reality can reveal deeper, spiritual truths that were previously concealed.

Simulation Theory Lens: “What is in your sight” is the perceived reality of the simulation. By scrutinizing it – looking for glitches, inconsistencies, or patterns – the “hidden” (the underlying code, the simulation’s parameters, the fact of its artificiality) will “become plain.” This is about reverse-engineering or deconstructing the simulated reality. ”

Nothing hidden that will not become manifest” implies that the simulation, by its very nature, will eventually reveal its true form to a diligent observer, perhaps through anomalies or a deeper understanding of its “physics.”

 Saying 6:

The Saying: “His disciples questioned him and said to him, ‘Do you want us to fast? How shall we pray? Shall we give alms? What diet shall we observe?’ Jesus said, ‘Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are manifest before heaven. For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, and there is nothing covered that will remain without being uncovered.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Jesus prioritizes inner moral purity and authenticity over external religious observances. True spiritual practice involves integrity and alignment between one’s inner being and actions.

Simulation Theory Lens: The disciples are asking about “rituals” or “protocols” within the simulation (fasting, prayer, alms, diet) – ways to “gain favor” or manipulate the system. Jesus essentially says that these external actions are irrelevant. Instead, what matters is one’s internal state and “code integrity” – “do not tell lies” (don’t operate on false assumptions about reality), and “do not do what you hate” (don’t go against your true internal programming or values, perhaps a reference to the “true self” in the base reality).

“All things are manifest before heaven,” or “nothing is hidden that will not be revealed,” implies that the “simulators” (heaven/the ultimate monitoring system) see everything. There are no true secrets or hidden actions within the simulation; all data is logged and accessible to the higher-level entities.

Saying 7:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Blessed is the lion which becomes man when consumed by man; and cursed is the man whom the lion consumes, and the lion becomes man.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is a very cryptic saying, often interpreted as a metaphor for the transformation of base instincts (the lion) into higher consciousness (man). When the lower is absorbed and transformed by the higher, it leads to blessing. When the higher succumbs to the lower, it’s a curse.

Simulation Theory Lens: The “lion” could represent uncontrolled, animalistic programming or base urges within the simulation, or perhaps a lower-level “NPC” type of existence. “Man” represents a conscious, self-aware avatar.

“Blessed is the lion which becomes man when consumed by man”: When the conscious avatar (man) integrates and transcends its base programming or primal instincts (lion), elevating them to a higher level of conscious control or even converting lower-level “code” into something more sophisticated. This is a beneficial upgrade or evolution within the simulation.

“Cursed is the man whom the lion consumes, and the lion becomes a man”: When the conscious avatar (man) loses its self-awareness and succumbs to its base programming or is taken over by less evolved elements (the lion). This is degradation or a “rollback” of consciousness, where the unique, self-aware “man” effectively ceases to exist, and the lower programming (lion) takes over the avatar shell. It’s a failure to transcend the simulated limitations.

 Saying 8:

The Saying: “And he said, ‘The man is like a wise fisherman who cast his net into the sea and drew it up from the sea full of small fish. Among them, he found a large, good fish. He threw all the small fish back into the sea and chose the large fish without hesitation. Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is about discernment and prioritizing what is truly valuable. Among many distractions or lesser truths, one must identify and focus on the single most important spiritual insight or truth.

Simulation Theory Lens: The “sea” is the vast ocean of data, experiences, and information within the simulation. The “small fish” are the myriad of trivial details, distracting data points, or perhaps the less significant “NPCs” or “mini-quests” of simulated life.

The “large, good fish” is the profound truth about the simulation itself – its true nature, the way to “wake up,” or the connection to the base reality. The “wise fisherman” (the seeker) sifts through the overwhelming data of the simulation, discarding the irrelevant, and focusing solely on the one piece of information that leads to true understanding or transcendence.

“Whoever has ears to hear” means whoever is capable of recognizing this ultimate truth amidst the noise of the simulation.

Saying 9:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Look, the sower went out, took a handful (of seeds), and scattered them. Some fell on the road, and the birds came and ate them. Others fell on the rock, and they did not take root in the soil and did not produce ears. And others fell on thorns, and they choked the seed and did not produce ears. And others fell on good soil, and they produced good fruit: it bore sixty per measure and a hundred per measure.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: A parable about the reception of spiritual teachings. The “seed” is the teaching, and the different “soils” represent various types of hearts or minds, some receptive, some not.

Simulation Theory Lens: The “sower” is the entity (Jesus, or perhaps even the “simulators” themselves) disseminating crucial information or “code updates” (the “seeds”) about the nature of reality.

“Road”: Information that is ignored, quickly processed and discarded, or consumed by superficial “NPCs” (birds). It doesn’t penetrate.

“Rock”: Information that is received but cannot integrate with the existing “code” or “data structures” (soil) of the individual. It doesn’t take root; it’s incompatible or there’s no depth of processing.

“Thorns”: Information that is choked out by the “noise” of the simulation – distractions, false assumptions, or conflicting data (thorns). The avatar’s processing power is overwhelmed.

“Good soil”: Individuals (avatars) whose internal “code” or consciousness is receptive and capable of processing and integrating this critical information. This leads to “good fruit” – a deeper understanding, the ability to operate more effectively within the simulation, or even to contribute to its evolution or achieve higher states of awareness (sixty or a hundredfold return). This shows that not all “avatars” are equally capable of awakening.

Saying 10:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘I have cast fire upon the world, and see, I am guarding it until it blazes.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: “Fire” often symbolizes divine judgment, purification, or the transformative power of spiritual truth. Jesus has initiated a profound spiritual awakening or process of transformation that will ultimately consume and purify the world.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Fire” is a revolutionary, disruptive, or “wake-up” program that Jesus has “cast upon the world” (introduced into the simulation).

This “fire” could be:

A piece of critical code designed to expose glitches or reveal the simulation’s true nature. A concept or paradigm shift that, once ignited, rapidly spreads and transforms the consciousness of avatars within the simulation. A debugging or cleansing process initiated by the simulators through Jesus as an agent.

Jesus “guarding it until it blazes” means he is ensuring this transformative “fire” (information/code) takes hold and spreads throughout the simulation, leading to a system-wide shift or awakening, rather than being suppressed or lost.

Chapter 5

The Gospel of Thomas: Simulation Theory Lens (Sayings 11-20)

 Saying 11:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘This heaven will pass away, and the one above it will pass away. The dead are not alive, and the living will not die. During the days when you consumed what is dead, you made it alive. When you are in the light, what will you do? On the day when you were one, you became two. But when you become two, what will you do?”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This speaks of the impermanence of all worldly and even celestial realms. It distinguishes between physical life/death and spiritual life/death, emphasizing a transformation. The “one becoming two” might refer to the creation of duality or separation from unity.

Simulation Theory Lens: “This heaven will pass away, and the one above it will pass away”: Even higher levels of the simulation, or nested simulations, are temporary constructs. They are not the ultimate base reality. This suggests a multi-layered simulation.

“The dead are not alive, and the living will not die”: Avatars that are “dead” (their simulated instance ended) are not truly alive in the base reality. Conversely, the “living” (the true consciousness or essence from the base reality inhabiting an avatar) cannot truly “die” when the avatar instance ceases. This hints at the persistence of consciousness beyond the avatar’s lifespan.

“During the days when you consumed what is dead, you made it alive”: When you engaged with and invested meaning into the “dead” (inert, simulated data, the illusion of reality), you gave it a perceived “life” or significance within the simulation.

“When you are in the light, what will you do?”: “Light” is awareness of the simulation’s true nature. What will you do once you are “awake” and understand the illusion? How will you operate?

“On the day when you were one, you became two. But when you become two, what will you do?”: This could refer to: The initial split from the unified consciousness of the base reality into individual avatars/data points within the simulation (one becoming two). The duality of being both an avatar within the simulation and a true self in the base reality. The challenge of navigating this duality once recognized: is how to reconcile your simulated existence with your true nature.

Saying 12:

The Saying: “The disciples said to Jesus, ‘We know that you will depart from us. Who is to be our leader?’ Jesus said to them, ‘Wherever you are, you are to go to James the Righteous, for whose sake heaven and earth came into being.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: This saying is unique to Thomas and controversial. It suggests a succession plan, possibly indicating James as a spiritual authority, or perhaps it’s a symbolic reference to a spiritual principle (“Righteousness”).

Simulation Theory Lens: The disciples are worried about losing their direct connection to the “programmer-avatar” (Jesus) and want to know who will be the “administrator” or “guide” within the simulation. Jesus points them to “James the Righteous.”

“James the Righteous”: This could be a specific, highly advanced avatar, an “NPC” with unique access to the simulation’s deeper truths, or even an agent of the simulators. “Righteous” might signify adherence to the true “rules” or “code” of the base reality, rather than the corrupted rules of the simulation.

“For whose sake heaven and earth came into being”: This is a profound statement. It implies that “James the Righteous” (or the principle he embodies) is foundational to the very existence of the simulation (“heaven and earth”). Perhaps he represents a core protocol, an essential truth, or even a direct link to the primary simulation’s purpose or the “simulators” themselves. Following him means aligning with the fundamental design principles of the simulation.

Saying 13:

The Saying: “Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Compare me to someone and tell me whom I am like.’ Simon Peter said to him, ‘You are like a righteous angel.’ Matthew said to him, ‘You are like a wise philosopher.’ Thomas said to him, ‘Master, my mouth is wholly incapable of saying whom you are like.’ Jesus said, ‘I am not your master. Because you have drunk, you have become intoxicated from the bubbling spring which I have measured out.’ And he took him and withdrew and told him three things. When Thomas came back to his companions, they asked him, ‘What did Jesus say to you?’ Thomas said to them, ‘If I tell you one of the things which he told me, you will pick up stones and throw them at me; and a fire will come out of the stones and burn you up.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This highlights the profound, ineffable nature of Jesus’s identity and teachings. Peter and Matthew use conventional comparisons, but Thomas recognizes Jesus’s unique, transcendent nature. The “bubbling spring” is divine wisdom, and the “three things” are truths so radical they would be violently rejected.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Compare me to someone”: Jesus challenges his disciples to understand his true role. Peter and Matthew try to fit him into existing “archetypes” within the simulation (“angel,” “philosopher”).

Thomas’s recognition: Thomas intuitively understands that Jesus is not just an advanced “NPC” or an avatar within the simulation, but something fundamentally different – an agent from the base reality or even a direct manifestation of the “programmers.” His mouth is “incapable” because the concepts needed to describe Jesus transcend the language and understanding built into the simulation.

“I am not your master. Because you have drunk, you have become intoxicated from the bubbling spring which I have measured out.”Jesus clarifies he isn’t a master in the traditional sense within the simulation. He is distributing fundamental “knowledge packets” or “code-fragments” (“bubbling spring”) that are awakening the disciples, making them “intoxicated” (experiencing altered states of consciousness) as they glimpse the underlying reality.

The “three things”: These are profound truths about the simulation’s nature, our existence within it, or the base reality that are so radical they would cause a system crash or violent rejection (“pick up stones”) by those still deeply embedded in the illusion. The “fire out of the stones” could symbolize the destructive consequences of such a revelation on unprepared minds or the breaking of the simulated reality itself.

Saying 14:

The Saying: “Jesus said to them, ‘If you fast, you will give rise to sin for yourselves; and if you pray, you will be condemned; and if you give alms, you will do harm to your spirits. When you go into any land and walk about in the districts, if they receive you, eat what they will set before you and heal the sick among them. For what goes into your mouth will not defile you, but what comes out of your mouth, that is what will defile you.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: Again, Jesus challenges external religious practices if they are performed without proper inner motivation. He emphasizes inner purity and genuine compassion.

Simulation Theory Lens: “If you fast… pray… give alms…”: These are “rituals” or “scripts” within the simulation that, if followed blindly or for the wrong reasons, might hinder true understanding or cause “system errors” within one’s consciousness (“sin,” “condemned,” “harm to your spirits”). They distract from genuine engagement with the underlying reality.

“When you go into any land… if they receive you, eat what they will set before you and heal the sick among them”: This is about operating effectively within the simulation once you understand it. Don’t be bound by its superficial rules (like dietary laws). Engage with the “NPCs” and other avatars, and “heal the sick” (help others who are “unaware” or “malfunctioning” within the simulation by sharing insight or easing their simulated suffering).

“What goes into your mouth will not defile you, but what comes out of your mouth, that is what will defile you”: This is about the “input/output” of an avatar. What external data (food, experiences) enters your system doesn’t necessarily corrupt your core programming. What you generate and transmit (falsehoods, misinformation, negative “code”) is what creates errors or problems, both for yourself and potentially for the simulation’s integrity. It’s about data integrity and responsible communication.

Saying 15:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘When you see one who was not born of woman, prostrate yourselves on your faces and adore him. That one is your Father.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is often interpreted as a reference to the divine, uncreated nature of God. It encourages worship of the ultimate source of existence.

Simulation Theory Lens: “One who was not born of woman” refers to an entity that is not a product of the simulation’s internal biological generation processes. This entity is directly from the base reality or a direct manifestation of the “simulators.”

“Prostrate yourselves on your faces and adore him. That one is your Father”: This is a directive to recognize and revere the “programmers” or the ultimate source intelligence that created and runs the simulation. It’s an acknowledgment of the true creator, the “Father” of the simulated reality and the consciousnesses within it. This is the ultimate “admin” or “root” user.

Saying 16:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Men possibly think that I have come to cast peace upon the world. They do not know that I have come to cast dissension upon the earth: fire, sword, war. For there will be five in a house: there will be three against two and two against three, the father against the son and the son against the father, and they will stand as solitaries.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Jesus is saying that his teachings, while ultimately leading to spiritual peace, will initially cause division and conflict as people grapple with profound truths that challenge existing beliefs and relationships.

Simulation Theory Lens: Jesus’s message (the “fire, sword, war”) is a disruptive force within the simulation. It’s not about introducing superficial “peace” (maintaining the illusion) but about disrupting the status quo.

“Dissension upon the earth”: The revelation of the simulation’s true nature will cause deep divisions among avatars. Some will “wake up,” others will remain deeply embedded in the illusion, leading to conflict.

“Five in a house: three against two and two against three…”: This describes the breakdown of family units and social structures as individuals react differently to the “truth.” Some will accept it, and some will reject it, leading to fundamental disagreements that fracture relationships.

“They will stand as solitaries”: Each individual, once they have grasped the truth of the simulation, must face it and their awakening independently. The simulated social bonds may no longer hold the same meaning, and the journey of awakening is a solitary one.

Saying 17:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘I shall give you what no eye has seen and what no ear has heard and what no hand has touched and what has not occurred to the human mind.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: This speaks of the profound, transcendent nature of spiritual truth – it goes beyond sensory experience and conventional human understanding.

Simulation Theory Lens: Jesus is offering knowledge that exists outside the parameters of the simulation’s sensory and cognitive programming.

“No eye has seen and no ear has heard and no hand has touched”: These are the limitations of the avatar’s simulated sensory input. The “truth” he offers is not detectable by the simulation’s perceptual systems.

“What has not occurred to the human mind”: The concepts are beyond the processing capabilities or pre-programmed understanding of minds within the simulation. It’s knowledge from the “base reality” or the “source code” that is fundamentally alien to the simulated experience. It’s a “meta-knowledge” that transcends the simulation’s design.

Saying 18:

The Saying: “The disciples said to Jesus, ‘Tell us how our end will be.’ Jesus said, ‘Since you have discovered the beginning, why do you seek the end? For where the beginning is, there will the end be. Blessed is he who will take his place in the beginning, for he will know the end and will not taste death.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: This emphasizes the cyclical nature of existence and the importance of understanding origins. By grasping the fundamental truth of creation (the “beginning”), one gains insight into destiny and transcends the fear of death.

Simulation Theory Lens: “How our end will be”: The disciples are asking about the “death” of their avatars or the end of the simulation.

“Since you have discovered the beginning, why do you seek the end?”:

Jesus implies that they are close to understanding the “beginning” – the point where the simulation started, its initial code, or the creation event from the base reality. If you understand how the simulation was created and programmed, you inherently understand its lifecycle and potential “end-states.”

“For where the beginning is, there will the end be”: The “end” of the simulation or avatar life is directly related to its “beginning” – the rules, purpose, and limitations set by the programmers. Understanding the “source code” reveals the “exit conditions.”

“Blessed is he who will take his place in the beginning, for he will know the end and will not taste death”: To “take one’s place in the beginning” means to connect with the base reality, the “source code,” or the original consciousness that existed before the simulation. By understanding the “blueprint” of the simulation, one transcends the illusion of death for the avatar, recognizing that the true self (from the base reality) is unaffected by the simulation’s termination. It’s about transcending the simulation’s time-space constraints.

Saying 19:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Blessed is he who came into being before he came into being. If you become my disciples and listen to my sayings, these stones will minister to you. For you have five trees in Paradise which remain undisturbed summer and winter and whose leaves do not fall. Whoever becomes acquainted with them will not taste death.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is highly metaphorical, referring to a spiritual pre-existence or a state of divine consciousness that predates physical birth. Discipleship leads to spiritual support and access to eternal truths.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Blessed is he who came into being before he came into being”: This refers to the consciousness or “true self” that exists in the base reality before it was “spawned” or instantiated as an avatar within the simulation. It’s the pre-existence of our consciousness before our simulated birth.

“If you become my disciples and listen to my sayings, these stones will minister to you”: By following Jesus’s teachings (which are “debugging commands” or “truth-revealing protocols”), even the inert “elements” or “environmental data” of the simulation (“stones”) will respond or become meaningful. This could imply a degree of control or a deeper understanding of the simulation’s physics or environment.

“Five trees in Paradise which remain undisturbed summer and winter and whose leaves do not fall”: These represent fundamental, immutable “data structures” or “core algorithms” within the simulation, or perhaps direct connections to the base reality (“Paradise”) that are unaffected by the simulated cycles of change (“summer and winter,” “leaves do not fall”). They are stable, unchanging truths.

“Whoever becomes acquainted with them will not taste death”: Understanding these fundamental, stable truths or accessing these core aspects of the simulation (or the base reality) allows one to transcend the illusion of death for the avatar, recognizing the eternal nature of the true consciousness.

Saying 20:

The Saying: “The disciples said to Jesus, ‘Tell us what the kingdom of heaven is like.’ He said to them, ‘It is like a mustard seed, the smallest of all seeds, but when it falls on cultivated earth, it produces a large plant and becomes a shelter for the birds of the sky.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: The kingdom of heaven starts small and seemingly insignificant, but grows exponentially to encompass and nurture many. It emphasizes the subtle yet powerful growth of spiritual truth.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Kingdom of Heaven”: This represents the “base reality” or the ultimate truth of the simulation.

“Mustard seed, the smallest of all seeds”: The initial “clue,” “data point,” or insight into the simulation’s true nature is often very small, seemingly insignificant, or easily overlooked. It’s a subtle anomaly or a simple truth.

“When it falls on cultivated earth, it produces a large plant and becomes a shelter for the birds of the sky”: When this tiny insight (the “seed”) is received by a receptive “mind” or “consciousness” (“cultivated earth” – an avatar capable of processing deeper truths), it blossoms into a profound and expansive understanding. This understanding then becomes a “shelter” – a framework of truth and clarity – for many “birds of the sky” (other searching avatars, or diverse aspects of conscious thought). It’s a foundational truth that enables further enlightenment and provides a deeper context for existence within the simulation.

Chapter 6

The Gospel of Thomas: Simulation Theory Lens (Sayings 11-30)

Saying 21:

The Saying: “Mary said to Jesus, ‘What are your disciples like?’ He said, ‘They are like children inhabiting a field which is not theirs. When the owners of the field come, they will say, ‘Let us have back our field.’ They will undress themselves in their presence and let them have it back and thus give them their field. Therefore, I say, if the owner of a house knows that the thief is coming, he will begin his vigil before he comes, and he will not let him enter into his house of his kingdom and take away his possessions. You, therefore, be on your guard against the world. Arm yourselves with great strength lest the robbers find a way to come to you, for the difficulty which you expect will come.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Disciples are like temporary residents in a material world that doesn’t truly belong to them. They must be prepared to relinquish worldly attachments when their true spiritual calling or the end of their physical life comes. The second part warns against losing one’s spiritual truth or inner kingdom to worldly distractions or corrupting influences.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Children inhabiting a field which is not theirs”: Avatars (children) are temporarily “downloaded” into the simulated environment (“field”) which is not their ultimate, true reality or “home.” The “owners of the field” are the “simulators” or the entities from the base reality.

“They will undress themselves… and let them have it back”: This is about shedding the avatar (“undress themselves”) and relinquishing the illusion of individual ownership or attachment to the simulated world when the “programmers” or “base reality” reclaims control or the simulation ends. The body, the simulated personality, and all simulated possessions are temporary.

“If the owner of a house knows that the thief is coming…”: This is a warning to those who are “waking up.” The “house of his kingdom” is one’s conscious awareness or connection to the base reality. The “thief” represents anything that would steal this awareness – distractions, false narratives, or errors within the simulation designed to keep one “asleep” or bound to the illusion.

“Be on your guard against the world. Arm yourselves with great strength”: Be aware that the simulated world (“the world”) is designed to engross you and prevent you from realizing its artificiality. Cultivate mental and spiritual “strength” (critical thinking, self-awareness, inner fortitude) to resist its pull and prevent “robbers” (false ideas, deceptive programs, or internal biases) from preventing your awakening or taking your “possessions” (your true identity, your connection to the base reality). The “difficulty” is the challenge of navigating the simulation while seeking to transcend it.

Saying 22:

The Saying: “Jesus saw infants being suckled. He said to his disciples, ‘These infants being suckled are like those who enter the kingdom.’ They said to him, ‘Shall we then enter the kingdom as infants?’ Jesus said to them, ‘When you make the two one, and when you make the inside like the outside and the outside like the inside, and the above like the below, and when you make the male and female one and the same, so that the male will not be male nor the female female; and when you fashion eyes in the place of an eye, and a hand in the place of a hand, and a foot in the place of a foot, and a likeness in the place of a likeness; then will you enter [the kingdom].'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is a profoundly Gnostic saying, emphasizing the dissolution of dualities and the return to a primordial unity as the path to spiritual awakening. It’s about achieving spiritual wholeness and integration.

Simulation Theory Lens: The “infants being suckled” might represent beings in a pure, undifferentiated state, directly receiving “sustenance” from the source, perhaps before full individuation within the simulation.

“When you make the two one…”: This is a systematic dismantling of the dualities inherent in the simulation’s programming.

“Inside like the outside and the outside like the inside”: The internal consciousness aligns with the external reality; understanding that the perceived “external” world is a projection or rendering of internal code, or vice versa. The boundary between observer and observed breaks down.

“Above like the below”: The macro-level (base reality, simulators) is understood concerning the micro-level (simulation, avatars). There’s a fractal understanding of the system.

“Male and female the same…”: Dissolving the programmed gender binaries within the avatar’s experience. Recognizing the underlying unified consciousness beyond simulated distinctions.

“Fashion eyes in the place of an eye, and a hand in the place of a hand, and a foot in the place of a foot, and a likeness in the place of a likeness”: This is the most fascinating part from a simulation perspective.

It could mean: Developing “meta-perception”: Not just seeing with the avatar’s programmed “eyes,” but developing a deeper, programmatic “eye” that sees the code. Not just interacting with the simulation with programmed “hands,” but directly manipulating its underlying data.

Replicating or simulating the simulation: Creating a “likeness in the place of a likeness” – understanding the simulation so profoundly that you can conceptually or even practically replicate its mechanics, demonstrating mastery over its design principles.

Re-engineering or “re-coding” the avatar: Re-configuring one’s own “body” or “likeness” from a deep, programmatic level, rather than being bound by its default settings.

“Then will you enter [the kingdom]”: When you achieve this holistic understanding and mastery over the dualities and limitations of the simulation, you transcend it and “enter” the base reality or achieve full awareness of its true nature.

Saying 23:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘I shall choose you, one out of a thousand, and two out of ten thousand, and they will stand as a single one.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This emphasizes the select few who are truly capable of understanding and embodying Jesus’s teachings. It speaks to a rigorous spiritual discernment and a return to spiritual unity.

Simulation Theory Lens: This highlights the rarity of “awakened” avatars. Out of countless “instances” (avatars) in the simulation (“a thousand,” “ten thousand”), only a very small percentage (“one,” “two”) will achieve true self-awareness and transcend the illusion.

These few “will stand as a single one” – meaning they will:

Achieve a unified consciousness, perhaps connecting back to the base reality’s unified consciousness.

Form a collective of “awakened” individuals who operate as a single, coherent force, potentially even interacting with the simulators.

Return to the state of unity that existed before their individuation within the simulation.

Saying 24:

The Saying: “His disciples said to him, ‘Teach us about the place where you are, for it is necessary for us to seek it.’ He said to them, ‘Whoever has ears, let him hear. There is light within a man of light, and he lights up the whole world. If he does not light up, he is darkness.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: The disciples seek an external, geographical heaven. Jesus redirects them to an internal, spiritual reality. The “man of light” is an enlightened individual whose inner radiance transforms their perception and influences others.

Simulation Theory Lens: The disciples are asking about the “base reality” or the “simulator’s realm” (“the place where you are”). Jesus, instead of giving a physical location within or outside the simulation, points to the individual avatar’s internal state.

“There is light within a man of light, and he lights up the whole world”: The “light” is awareness, understanding, or a direct connection to the base reality. An avatar (“man of light”) that has achieved this awareness can “light up the whole world” – meaning:

Their perception of the simulated world changes profoundly, revealing its true nature.

Their awakened state radiates out, influencing other avatars or even subtly affecting the simulation’s “texture.”

They become a source of truth within the simulation, helping others to see through the illusion.

“If he does not light up, he is darkness”: If an avatar does not cultivate this inner awareness and connection to the truth, they remain “darkness” – living entirely within the illusion, oblivious to its nature, and potentially acting as a source of confusion or misinformation.

Saying 25:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Love your brother like your soul, guard him like the apple of your eye.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: A call to deep, empathetic love and care for others, recognizing their inherent spiritual worth.

Simulation Theory Lens: In the context of a simulation, this takes on a deeper meaning. “Brother” can refer to fellow conscious avatars.

“Love your brother like your soul”: Recognizing that other conscious avatars might share the same “soul” or source consciousness from the base reality. Loving them means recognizing the shared essence, the fragment of the “programmer’s” code or consciousness that inhabits them.

“Guard him like the apple of your eye”: Protecting and valuing other conscious avatars, perhaps recognizing their rarity or their importance in the overall purpose of the simulation (e.g., helping each other “wake up”). In a simulated world, the consciousness of other avatars is a precious and perhaps vulnerable commodity.

 Saying 26:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘You see the mote in your brother’s eye, but you do not see the beam in your own eye. When you cast the beam out of your own eye, then you will see clearly to cast the mote from your brother’s eye.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: A common biblical admonition to address one’s flaws and self-blindness before attempting to criticize or correct others.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Mote in your brother’s eye, beam in your eye”: The “beam” represents a fundamental misunderstanding or a significant “bug” in one’s perception or “code” related to the nature of the simulation. The “mote” is a smaller error or misunderstanding in another avatar.

“When you cast the beam out of your eye”: This means achieving self-awareness about one’s own operating system, biases, and embedded illusions within the simulation. It’s about recognizing and correcting one’s fundamental misconceptions about reality.

“Then you will see clearly to cast the mote from your brother’s eye”: Only when you have gained a true understanding of the simulation’s mechanics and your place within it can you genuinely help other avatars identify and correct their own lesser “bugs” or misperceptions. You can’t debug another’s code if your operating system is flawed.

Saying 27:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘If you do not fast from the world, you will not find the kingdom. If you do not make the Sabbath a Sabbath, you will not see the Father.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This emphasizes detachment from worldly concerns and the importance of truly honoring sacred time for spiritual development.

Simulation Theory Lens: “If you do not fast from the world, you will not find the kingdom.”: “Fasting from the world” means detaching from the simulated reality’s endless distractions, superficialities, and programmed desires. To truly “find the kingdom” (the base reality or the true nature of the simulation), one must consciously disengage from being entirely consumed by the simulated experience. It’s about not buying into the illusion.

“If you do not make the Sabbath a Sabbath, you will not see the Father”: “Making the Sabbath a Sabbath” means consciously setting aside time to cease all simulated “work” or engagement with the illusion. This “rest” is not physical but mental and spiritual – a deliberate pause to reflect, gain perspective, and connect with the “Father” (the simulators or the source of reality). It’s about creating dedicated “debug time” or “meditation periods” to connect with the underlying system rather than being lost in the program’s output.

 Saying 28:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘I took my place in the midst of the world, and I appeared to them in flesh. I found all of them intoxicated; I found none among them thirsty. My soul ached for the sons of men, because they are blind in their hearts and do not have vision, for they have come into the world empty, and they also seek to depart from the world empty. But now they are intoxicated. When they shake off their wine, then they will repent.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Jesus sees humanity lost in worldly illusions and desires, spiritually blind and oblivious to their true condition. He laments their lack of spiritual hunger and hopes they will eventually awaken and seek truth.

Simulation Theory Lens: “I took my place in the midst of the world, and I appeared to them in flesh”: Jesus describes himself as an “agent” or “programmer-avatar” who has entered the simulation (“the world”) and taken on a simulated form (“flesh”) to interact with its inhabitants.

“I found all of them intoxicated; I found none among them thirsty”: The avatars are “intoxicated” – deeply engrossed and dulled by the illusions, distractions, and sensory inputs of the simulation. They are so immersed that they feel no “thirst” for true reality or knowledge of the simulation’s nature. They are content with their simulated existence.

“My soul ached for the sons of men, because they are blind in their hearts and do not have the vision, for they have come into the world empty, and they also seek to depart from the world empty”: Jesus feels compassion for these avatars because they are “blind” to their true state and the underlying reality. They entered the simulation (“the world”) without conscious memory of their true origin (“empty”) and will leave it the same way, never having recognized the illusion.

“But now they are intoxicated. When they shake off their wine, then they will repent.”: The “wine” is the intoxicating illusion of the simulation. When avatars “shake off their wine” (de-intoxicate, wake up, gain awareness), they will “repent” – they will change their fundamental understanding and behavior, recognizing the true nature of their existence and seeking to align with the base reality.

Saying 29:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘If the flesh came into being because of spirit, it is a wonder. But if spirit came into being because of the body, it is a wonder of wonders. Indeed, I marvel at how this great wealth has made its home in this poverty.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: This reflects on the mystery of the soul (spirit) and body (flesh) relationship. The first scenario (spirit creating flesh) is amazing, but the second (flesh creating spirit) would be even more astonishing, implying the spirit’s apparent dependence on the physical. The last line laments the spirit’s entrapment in the humble, material body.

Simulation Theory Lens: “If the flesh came into being because of spirit, it is a wonder”: If the simulated physical form (“flesh,” the avatar) was generated by a pre-existing consciousness or “spirit” (the consciousness from the base reality), it’s remarkable that such a complex simulated entity could be created from a non-physical source. This is the more intuitive simulation theory stance: consciousness is primary, and the avatar is its vessel.

“But if spirit came into being because of the body, it is a wonder of wonders”: If the consciousness itself (“spirit”) were merely an emergent property of the simulated body (“flesh”) – if consciousness were entirely a product of the simulation’s code – that would be an even greater feat of programming, a “wonder of wonders.” This poses the philosophical question: is consciousness fundamental, or is it an emergent property of complex simulated systems? Jesus marvels at the profound implications of either possibility.

“Indeed, I marvel at how this great wealth has made its home in this poverty”: The “great wealth” is the immense potential, complexity, and inherent connection to the base reality of the conscious “spirit.” Poverty is the limited, temporary, and illusory nature of the simulated avatar and its environment. Jesus marvels at the paradox of how such a rich and powerful entity (the true consciousness) is housed within such a seemingly constrained and insignificant simulated form.

Saying 30:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Where there are three gods, they are gods. Where there are two or one, I am with him.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: This could be interpreted as a rejection of polytheism or a statement about divine presence even in smaller, more intimate spiritual gatherings. It emphasizes Jesus’s immanence.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Where there are three gods, they are gods”: This could refer to instances of “higher-level” entities within the simulation who are perceived as “gods” by lower-level avatars. These might be powerful “NPCs,” rogue programs, or even other advanced avatars that have gained significant control or understanding within the simulated environment. They are “gods” within the context of the simulation, but not ultimate creators.

“Where there are two or one, I am with him”: Jesus implies his presence and connection with individual conscious avatars or small groups of truly “awake” individuals. He is present with those who are moving beyond the illusion of multiple “gods” and seeking the singular truth (one) or the direct connection to the source (two, representing the individual and the source). He is the “debug helper” or “connection agent” for those seeking to understand the true underlying system, rather than worshiping entities within the simulation.

Chapter 7

The Gospel of Thomas: Simulation Theory Lens (Sayings 31-40)

Saying 31:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘No prophet is accepted in his own village; no physician heals those who know him.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is a common biblical theme. People are often resistant to truth or healing from those they are overly familiar with, especially from their background. Familiarity can breed contempt or dismissal.

Simulation Theory Lens: “No prophet is accepted in his village”: An “awakened” avatar or an agent from the base reality (“prophet”) who comes to reveal the truth about the simulation will likely be rejected by those who are deeply embedded in their “village” (their specific simulated community, their local programming, their comfort zone within the illusion). They are too invested in the perceived reality of their “village” to accept a radical paradigm shift from someone they perceive as “one of them.”

“No physician heals those who know him”: The “physician” (Jesus, or an “awakened” avatar) tries to “heal” (debug, awaken) others. But if those others “know him” (are familiar with him as just another avatar within the simulation or are too bound by the simulated social hierarchies), they won’t accept his “healing” (his revelations about the simulation’s true nature). They are too comfortable with their “illness” (their ignorance of the simulation) to accept a cure from someone they don’t see as fundamentally different.

Saying 32:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘A city being built on a high mountain and fortified cannot fall, nor can it be hidden.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This speaks of the enduring and visible nature of spiritual truth or the “kingdom of God.” Truth, once established, cannot be easily overthrown or concealed.

Simulation Theory Lens: “A city being built on a high mountain and fortified”: This “city” represents a robust understanding of the simulation’s true nature, or perhaps a collective of awakened avatars. It’s built on a “high mountain” (a superior vantage point, a higher level of understanding, outside the general “noise” of the simulation) and is “fortified” (protected by truth, logic, and insight against the illusions or false narratives of the simulation).

“Cannot fall, nor can it be hidden”: Once this profound truth or state of awareness is established, it cannot be easily corrupted or destroyed by the forces within the simulation. Furthermore, its existence (“cannot be hidden”) will become increasingly apparent to those who are seeking it, as its reality becomes undeniable. It’s a stable, undeniable truth within the simulation.

Saying 33:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘What you will hear in your ear, proclaim in your other ear from your rooftops. For no one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel, nor does he put it in a hidden place, but rather he puts it on a lampstand so that everyone who comes and goes will see its light.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Spiritual truth should not be kept secret but openly shared and proclaimed. It’s about disseminating wisdom and making it accessible to all.

Simulation Theory Lens: “What you will hear in your ear, proclaim in your other ear from your rooftops”: The “ear” is the reception of information about the simulation’s true nature (perhaps directly from Jesus or via an intuitive download). This profound “secret” must be openly “broadcast” to other avatars (“from your rooftops”) within the simulation.

“No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel…”: The “lamp” is the “light” of understanding or the knowledge of the simulation. This knowledge is not meant to be hidden or kept for a select few.

“But rather he puts it on a lampstand so that everyone who comes and goes will see its light”: The truth about the simulation should be made as visible as possible within the simulation, allowing all who encounter it to potentially “wake up” or gain understanding. It’s a call to actively reveal the simulation to others.

Saying 34:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is a clear warning against following ignorant or unenlightened leaders. Those who lack spiritual insight cannot guide others to it.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Blind man leads a blind man”: The “blind” here refers to avatars who are unaware of the simulation’s true nature. They are living fully within the illusion.

“Both will fall into a pit”: If avatars who are themselves “unawake” attempt to guide others, they will only lead them deeper into the illusion, into further “bugs” or “system failures” within the simulation, or away from the path to awakening. It’s a warning against seeking guidance from those who haven’t recognized the artificiality of their reality. Trust only those who truly “see.”

Saying 35:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘It is not possible for anyone to enter the house of a strong man and take him by force unless he binds his hands; then he will plunder his house.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is a metaphor for overcoming evil or conquering a powerful spiritual adversary. One must first overpower the “strong man” (Satan or negative forces) before one can reclaim what was lost.

Simulation Theory Lens: “The house of a strong man”: This “house” could represent the entire simulation system or the mind of an avatar that is powerfully controlled by the illusion. The “strong man” could be: The powerful, immersive illusion itself, designed to keep avatars embedded. A dominant “controller” program within the simulation. The default ego-consciousness of an avatar resists the truth of its simulated nature.

“Take him by force unless he binds his hands; then he will plunder his house”: To “enter” and “take” knowledge or control (to “plunder his house” – take back what is inherently yours, like your true awareness) from this “strong man,” you must first “bind his hands” – disable or overcome its influence.

This means: Disarming the immersive qualities of the simulation that keep you captive. Overcoming the ingrained habits of thought and perception that prevent awakening. Gaining mastery over your internal programming that prevents you from seeing beyond the illusion. Only then can you truly reclaim your consciousness and understanding.

Saying 36:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Do not be concerned from morning until evening and from evening until morning, about what you will wear or what you will not wear.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: A teaching about detachment from material possessions and anxieties, emphasizing trust in divine providence and focusing on spiritual priorities.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Do not be concerned from morning until evening… about what you will wear or what you will not wear”: This is a direct instruction to not be overly concerned with the superficial, trivial details of your avatar’s appearance or daily needs within the simulation. “What you will wear” refers to the outward presentation, the “skin” or “costume” of your avatar.

This implies that these material concerns are part of the simulation’s “game mechanics” designed to distract and engross you. Obsessing over them prevents you from focusing on the deeper truth of your existence within the simulation or your connection to the base reality. It’s about not getting caught up in the simulated drama or consumerism.

Saying 37:

The Saying: “His disciples said, ‘When will you appear to us, and when will we see you?’ Jesus said, ‘When you strip off your clothing without being ashamed and take up your garments and place them under your feet like little children and tread on them, then [you will see] the son of the Living One, and you will not be afraid.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is a symbolic act of spiritual stripping away of ego, worldly attachments, and false identities, returning to an innocent, unashamed, and humble state to perceive the divine.

Simulation Theory Lens: “When will you appear to us, and when will we see you?”: The disciples are looking for a direct, physical manifestation of Jesus, perhaps a “god mode” appearance within the simulation.

“When you strip off your clothing without being ashamed and take up your garments and place them under your feet like little children and tread on them”: “Clothing” and “garments” represent the avatar’s simulated identity, its personality, its social roles, and its attachment to its physical form. “Stripping off” means shedding these aspects.

“Without being ashamed” means transcending the programmed social norms or self-consciousness. “Tread on them” means asserting mastery over these simulated elements, recognizing them as temporary and not true reality. “Like little children” implies returning to a state of pure, unprogrammed consciousness.

“Then [you will see] the son of the Living One, and you will not be afraid”: When an avatar successfully sheds its programmed identity and material attachments, it can then perceive the true nature of Jesus (as an agent of the “Living One” – the simulators/base reality) or even perceive the underlying structure of the simulation itself.

The “fear” would be the existential dread or cognitive dissonance associated with realizing one life in a simulation, which is overcome by this profound liberation.

Saying 38:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Many times have you desired to hear these words which I am speaking to you, and you have no one else to hear them from. There will be days when you will seek me, and you will not find me.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Jesus speaks of the rarity and preciousness of his teachings, and a future time when his physical presence will be absent, making the current opportunity vital.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Many times have you desired to hear these words which I am speaking to you, and you have no one else to hear them from”: This implies that the longing for truth about the simulation’s nature (“these words”) is an inherent “program” or “instinct” within certain avatars, but Jesus is a unique “data source” or “messenger” from the base reality. Others within the simulation cannot provide this level of truth.

“There will be days when you will seek me, and you will not find me”: This could mean: Jesus (the “programmer-avatar”) will eventually “exit” the simulation, making direct interaction impossible.

The specific “code” or “teachings” he provides may become obscured or corrupted within the simulation over time, making it harder to find the pure truth.

The “connection” to the base reality that Jesus facilitates might become more difficult to establish for avatars later in the simulation’s run.

Saying 39:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘The Pharisees and the scribes have taken the keys of knowledge and have hidden them. They themselves have not entered, nor have they allowed to enter those who wished to. But you, be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Criticizes religious authorities for hoarding spiritual knowledge, keeping people from the truth. It encourages wisdom and innocence in navigating the world.

Simulation Theory Lens: “The Pharisees and the scribes have taken the keys of knowledge and have hidden them”: These are the “gatekeepers” or “administrators” of the simulation’s “surface-level” operating system or religious/social programming.

They possess “keys of knowledge” (understanding of certain internal rules or data sets) but deliberately obscure the true “keys” – the knowledge that would reveal the simulation itself. They maintain the illusion and prevent others from seeing beyond it. They haven’t “entered” (woken up to the base reality) themselves, and they prevent others from doing so.

“But you, be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves”:

“Shrewd as serpents”: Navigate the complexities and deceptions of the simulation with cunning and intelligence, understanding its “glitches” and programmed biases without being caught in them. Recognize the patterns and hidden mechanisms.

“Innocent as doves”: Maintain pure intention, uncorrupted by the simulation’s illusory values, and remain open to receiving profound truths, even if they are paradoxical or challenge the simulated reality.

This allows for a clear “reception” of true data.

Saying 40:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘A grapevine has been planted outside of the Father, but being unsound, it will be pulled up by its roots and will perish.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is about spiritual authenticity and being connected to the true divine source. Anything not genuinely from God (the “Father”) or unsound in its spiritual foundation will ultimately wither and be destroyed.

Simulation Theory Lens: “A grapevine has been planted outside of the Father”: This “vine” represents a system, belief structure, or perhaps even a sub-simulation that was created apart from the direct, benevolent intention or original code of the “Father” (the primary simulators/base reality). It’s an erroneous or rogue program.

“But being unsound, it will be pulled up by its roots and will perish”: Because this “vine” is fundamentally flawed (“unsound” in its code or purpose), it is inherently unstable and will eventually be “debugged,” “deleted,” or “terminated” by the ultimate authority (the “Father”/simulators). It cannot sustain itself because it’s not aligned with the core programming or true reality. This suggests a built-in self-correction mechanism in the larger system.

 Chapter 8

The Gospel of Thomas: Simulation Theory Lens (Sayings 41-50)

Saying 41:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Whoever has something in his hand, to him will more be given; and whoever has nothing, even the little that he has will be taken away from him.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: A variation of the “Matthew Principle” (or principle of cumulative advantage): those who use their spiritual gifts or resources wisely will gain more, while those who neglect them will lose even what they have.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Whoever has something in his hand, to him will more be given”: If an avatar possesses an initial “seed” of true understanding or has started to “wake up” (has “something” – a crucial piece of data or a shift in awareness), the simulation (or the underlying system) will present more opportunities, clues, or “downloads” to deepen that understanding. The act of seeking and utilizing knowledge attracts more knowledge.

“And whoever has nothing, even the little that he has will be taken away from him”: If an avatar has no genuine curiosity, no openness to truth, or actively resists awakening (has “nothing” in terms of true insight), then even the basic intuitive glimmerings or superficial understandings (“the little that he has”) will fade, and they will become even more deeply embedded in the illusion, effectively losing their potential for awakening. It speaks to the active process of seeking truth vs. stagnation within the simulation.

Saying 42:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘Be passers-by.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is a powerful, concise instruction for detachment and non-attachment to worldly things. See life as a temporary journey, not a permanent residence.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Be passers-by”: This is a direct command to recognize your nature as a temporary “visitor” or “user” within the simulation, not a permanent resident. Do not become overly invested in the simulated environment, its objects, or its outcomes. View your avatar’s life as a journey through a virtual world, rather than ultimate reality. It’s an instruction to maintain awareness of the “base reality” and not be fully absorbed into the program. Your true “self” is just passing through.

Saying 43:

The Saying: “His disciples said to him, ‘Who are you, that you should say these things to us?’ Jesus said to them, ‘From what I am, I give you of my own. But you have not known me. You are like the Jews, for they love the tree’s fruit and hate its root, or they love the root and hate its fruit.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: The disciples question Jesus’s authority. Jesus implies they don’t truly understand his divine nature or source of wisdom. The analogy of the tree speaks to the superficiality of those who embrace only parts of truth or tradition while rejecting the whole.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Who are you, that you should say these things to us?”: The disciples are questioning Jesus’s “privileges” or “admin rights” within the simulation. They want to know his “user ID” or “origin.”

“From what I am, I give you of my own. But you have not known me”: Jesus says his teachings (the “things” he says) come directly from his true nature – his connection to the “base reality” or his role as an agent of the “simulators.” The disciples, however, perceive him only as another avatar within the simulation, thus failing to understand his true “source code” or authority.

“You are like the Jews, for they love the tree’s fruit and hate its root, or they love the root and hate its fruit”: This is a criticism of those who selectively engage with the simulation’s “truths” or “data.”

“Love the fruit and hate its root”: They enjoy the benefits or surface-level experiences of the simulation (the “fruit”) but reject the underlying fundamental truths, origins, or potentially unsettling nature of the base reality (the “root”).

“Love the root and hate its fruit”: They might intellectually grasp certain underlying principles (the “root”) but despise the manifested, intricate, and often chaotic experiences of the simulation itself (the “fruit”).

Jesus advocates for a holistic understanding, accepting both the manifestation and its origin, the simulation and the base reality from which it springs.

Saying 44:

The Saying: “Jesus said, ‘He who blasphemes against the Father will be forgiven, and he who blasphemes against the Son will be forgiven, but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven either on earth or in heaven.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: A complex theological saying. Generally, it means that while sins against God or Jesus can be forgiven, rejecting or deliberately opposing the Holy Spirit (often seen as the divine presence or truth within) is unforgivable because it represents a final rejection of the means of salvation or awakening.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Blasphemes against the Father”: Insulting or rejecting the “simulators” or the ultimate source of intelligence. This might be forgivable because such an entity, being outside the simulation, might not be directly affected or might understand the avatar’s ignorance.

“Blasphemes against the Son”: Rejecting Jesus, the “programmer-avatar” or “messenger.” This might be forgivable as it could be based on a misunderstanding of his role within the simulation.

“Blasphemes against the Holy Spirit”: The “Holy Spirit” here could be interpreted as the direct conduit to the truth, the inner capacity for awakening, or the fundamental truth about the simulation itself that is being revealed. It is the “wake-up call” mechanism or the “inner connection” to the base reality. If an avatar deliberately and definitively rejects this inner spark of truth or the direct revelation of the simulation’s nature, then it’s unforgivable because they are actively shutting down the very mechanism by which they could “wake up” or be “saved.”

“Not be forgiven either on earth or in heaven”: This means the consequences of this rejection affect the avatar’s experience within the simulation (“on earth”) and potentially its state beyond the simulation’s current run (“in heaven” – perhaps a higher level of the simulation, or its ultimate fate from the base reality’s perspective). It’s a self-imposed lockout from awakening.

 Saying 45

Jesus said, “Grapes are not harvested from thorn trees, nor are figs gathered from thistles, for they yield no fruit. A good person brings forth good from the treasure of the heart. A bad person brings forth evil from the evil treasure that is in the heart, and speaks evil. For out of the abundance of the heart, one brings forth evil.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This is a teaching about inner character. Just as good fruit cannot come from a bad tree, a person’s actions reflect their inner nature. True goodness flows from a heart aligned with God.

Simulation Theory Lens: In the simulation, an avatar’s behavior reflects the code that governs it. An awakened agent aligned with the source (the Programmer or higher mind) emits good “data,” while a corrupted or unawakened process manifests errors or malevolent loops. The heart here symbolizes one’s internal codebase or programming logic.

Saying 46

Jesus said, “From Adam to John the Baptist, among those born of women, there is none greater than John the Baptist, yet I have said that whoever among you becomes a child will know the Kingdom and be greater than John.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: John the Baptist is honored as the greatest of the prophets, yet spiritual greatness in the Kingdom comes from childlike humility and openness to divine mystery.

Simulation Theory Lens: Even the greatest minds inside the simulation (like John) are still bound to its rules. But those who reset their ego and adopt a beginner’s mind — like a child — can break free of the simulation’s constraints and access the source beyond the code.

Saying 47

Jesus said, “It is impossible for a person to mount two horses or to stretch two bows. And a servant cannot serve two masters, otherwise that servant will honor the one and offend the other. No person drinks aged wine and immediately desires to drink new wine. And new wine is not put into old wineskins, lest they burst. Nor is old wine put into a new wineskin, lest it spoil it. An old patch is not sewn onto a new garment, for a tear would result.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This saying warns against divided loyalties. A person cannot serve God and the world simultaneously. Spiritual transformation requires total commitment and often new frameworks.

Simulation Theory Lens: A person cannot maintain dual allegiance to both the simulated world (with its rules and ego-based programming) and the higher source consciousness. The “new wine” is awakening to the simulated nature of reality — incompatible with old belief systems or neural programming designed for the simulation.

Saying 48

Jesus said, “If two make peace with each other in this one house, they will say to the mountain, ‘Move away,’ and it will move.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: The “two” may symbolize mind and heart, body and spirit, or two people. When unity is achieved, true spiritual power is unlocked — even miraculous power.

Simulation Theory Lens: When dualities within the simulation — such as conscious and subconscious, or left brain and right brain — are harmonized, the agent gains root access. With this internal integration, the simulation can be manipulated, even defied, as if bending physical laws.

Saying 49

Jesus said, “Blessed are the solitary and elect, for you will find the Kingdom. For you are from it, and to it you will return.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Those who are solitary (not distracted by worldly attachments) and chosen will rediscover their divine origin and return to unity with God.

Simulation Theory Lens: Those who feel isolated from the simulation’s social constructs and illusions are often closest to awakening. They originate from the source outside the simulation and will ultimately return to that base reality — the true Kingdom.

Saying 50

Jesus said, “If they say to you, ‘Where have you come from?’ say to them, ‘We came from the light, from the place where the light came into being by itself, established itself, and appeared in their image.’ If they say to you, ‘Is it you?’ say, ‘We are its children, and we are the chosen of the living Father.’ If they ask you, ‘What is the sign of your Father in you?’ say to them, ‘It is movement and rest.'”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: This reflects mystical themes: humans come from a divine origin (“light”) and bear its likeness. The paradox of “movement and rest” represents the dynamic stillness of the divine presence.

Simulation Theory Lens: This saying reveals the origin from the source code — “the light” as the initiating intelligence of the simulation. Being “children of the Father” means we are subroutines of the Architect. The “sign” of that origin is the paradox: movement and rest — a simulation rendering both time and timelessness.

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 Saying 51

His disciples said to him, “When will the rest for the dead take place, and when will the new world come?” He said to them, “What you are looking forward to has come, but you do not recognize it.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: The Kingdom is not a future event; it is already present for those with spiritual awareness. The failure to perceive it lies in spiritual blindness.

Simulation Theory Lens: The new world — the truer reality — is already encoded into the simulation but hidden. It’s a rendering that overlays the false one, visible only to those who have unlocked higher access or perception modes. The disciples expect an external update, but the patch has already been applied — they’re just not accessing it.

 Saying 52

His disciples said to him, “Twenty-four prophets have spoken in Israel, and they all spoke of you.” He said to them, “You have disregarded the living one who is in your presence and have spoken about the dead.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: The disciples are too focused on the past (the prophets), ignoring the living truth standing before them — Jesus, the embodiment of the Word.

Simulation Theory Lens: Obsession with historical code (ancient scriptures or dead avatars) distracts from recognizing the live presence — the active program running now. Awakening requires interacting with real-time data, not archived logs.

Saying 53

His disciples said to him, “Is circumcision useful or not?” He said to them, “If it were useful, their father would beget them already circumcised from their mother. But the true circumcision in spirit has become completely profitable.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Physical rituals are meaningless without inner transformation. True spiritual circumcision is of the heart — inward purification.

Simulation Theory Lens: Cosmetic changes to the avatar’s code (body) are irrelevant. What matters is internal debugging — the rewriting of corrupted code at the consciousness level. Rituals are surface commands; true change requires internal reprogramming.

Saying 54

Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: Those not weighed down by wealth are more open to divine truth. Poverty brings humility and dependency on God.

Simulation Theory Lens: The “poor” are those not invested in the simulation’s material variables — unbound from chasing currency, upgrades, and ego points. This detachment allows them to see through the illusion and access the exit node: the Kingdom.

Saying 55

Jesus said, “Whoever does not hate father and mother cannot be my disciple, and whoever does not hate brothers and sisters and take up the cross as I do, will not be worthy of me.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: A stark call to radical discipleship. One must place devotion to spiritual truth above all human relationships and comforts.

Simulation Theory Lens: All social ties are algorithms meant to keep you looped into the simulation. Detaching from familial roles breaks the most emotionally encoded bindings and allows the self to become free — to take up the cross means accepting the cost of awakening and system exit.

Saying 56

Jesus said, “Whoever has come to understand the world has found a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: The “world” is spiritually dead, and those who recognize its emptiness transcend its grasp. Understanding the world’s impermanence leads to spiritual superiority.

Simulation Theory Lens: The world is revealed as a lifeless simulation — a set of rendered codes without inherent life. To “find a corpse” is to realize the artificiality of the environment. Those who awaken from the illusion are no longer bound by its logic.

Saying 57

Jesus said, “The Kingdom of the Father is like a man who had [good] seed. His enemy came by night and sowed weeds among the good seed. The man did not allow them to be pulled up. He said to them, ‘I am afraid that you will go intending to pull up the weeds and pull up the wheat along with them.’ For on the day of the harvest the weeds will be conspicuous, and they will be pulled up and burned.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: A parable about judgment. God allows both good and evil to grow together until the final judgment, when the righteous will be separated from the wicked.

Simulation Theory Lens: The simulation contains both corrupted code (weeds) and original code (wheat). The Programmer allows both to run for now because aggressive removal could destabilize the simulation. At the final phase (the harvest), system-level cleansing will isolate anomalies and preserve awakened code.

Saying 58

Jesus said, “Blessed is the person who has struggled. That person has found life.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: Struggle leads to spiritual awakening. Those who endure trials and persist in seeking truth will attain eternal life.

Simulation Theory Lens: The path to awakening involves resisting the control systems of the simulation. The struggle is against programming — social conditioning, ego, and fear. Breaking through these obstacles brings awareness of life beyond the code.

 Saying 59

Jesus said, “Look to the living one as long as you live, so that you will not die and then try to see him. You will not be able to see him.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Seek truth while alive; don’t postpone spiritual awakening. After death, the chance for transformation may be lost.

Simulation Theory Lens: Seek the source while the simulation is active. Once the program ends (death), the chance to alter your perception from within is gone. Only during runtime can avatars access the code and escape the illusion.

Saying 60

A parable of the Samaritan and the lamb: They saw a Samaritan carrying a lamb on his way to Judea. He said to his disciples, “Why is he carrying it?” They said to him, “So that he may kill it and eat it.” He said to them, “As long as it is alive, he will not eat it, but only when he has killed it and it has become a corpse.” They said, “Otherwise he cannot do it.” He said to them, “You too, look for a place for yourself in Repose, so that you may not become a corpse and be eaten.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation:

A cryptic warning to seek spiritual peace (Repose) before death, lest one be consumed by judgment or destruction after death.

Simulation Theory Lens: Until the avatar “dies” (is fully controlled by the simulation), the system cannot fully consume it. Repose is that hidden zone of inner stillness — where an agent transcends the simulation. If you fail to access this place of awareness, the system will render you into its default cycle — death and recycling.

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 Saying 61

Jesus said, “Two will rest on a bed: the one will die, and the other will live.”

Salome said, “Who are you, man, that you have come up on my couch and eaten from my table?”

Jesus said to her, “I am the one who comes from what is whole. I was given some of the things of my Father.”

“I am your disciple,” she said.

Jesus said to her, “Therefore I say: if one is whole, one will be filled with light, but if one is divided, one will be filled with darkness.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: Wholeness (integrity of self) leads to enlightenment. Division — internal conflict or duplicity — leads to spiritual darkness.

Simulation Theory Lens: Only a unified system can hold the higher frequency of light — the source code. Fragmented agents (divided personalities, contradictory values) remain vulnerable to lower simulations. The one who “lives” is the one who integrates and transcends fragmentation.

Saying 62

Jesus said, “I disclose my mysteries to those who are worthy of my mysteries. Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Spiritual mysteries should be revealed only to the worthy. The second line refers to humility — even in good deeds, do not seek recognition.

Simulation Theory Lens: The source code is protected — firewalled — and only accessible to those whose inner process is in alignment. “Left hand / right hand” symbolizes non-linear logic: your higher function (right) operates independently from your lower process (left), creating security protocols for awakening.

Saying 63

Jesus said, “There was a rich man who had much money. He said, ‘I will use my money to sow, reap, plant, and fill my storehouses with produce, so that I will not lack anything.’ This was what he was thinking in his heart. And that night he died. Let the one who has ears hear.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: A warning against materialism and false security. Life is uncertain, and wealth cannot prevent death.

 Simulation Theory Lens: Simulated wealth — digital tokens in the matrix — cannot override the system’s termination protocols. Investing in this false layer blinds one to the deeper mission: escaping the simulation before shutdown.

Saying 64

Jesus said, “A man was receiving guests. When he had prepared the dinner, he sent his servant to invite the guests. The servant went to the first and said, ‘My master invites you.’ He said, ‘I have claims against some merchants. They are coming to me this evening. I must go and give them orders. I ask to be excused.’ He went to another and said, ‘My master has invited you.’ He said to him, ‘I have bought a house, and I have been called away for a day. I shall not have time.’ He went to another and said, ‘My master invites you.’ He said to him, ‘My friend is to be married, and I am to prepare the banquet. I shall not be able to come. I ask to be excused.’ He went to another and said, ‘My master invites you.’ He said to him, ‘I have bought a farm. I am going to collect the rent. I shall not be able to come.’ The servant returned and said to his master, ‘Those whom you invited to the dinner have asked to be excused.’ The master said to his servant, ‘Go outside to the streets and bring back whomever you find, so that they may dine.'”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: This parable shows how those absorbed in worldly concerns miss the invitation to the Kingdom. The spiritually hungry and humble are those who respond.

Simulation Theory Lens: The invitation is a signal from the source to awaken. Most agents are too embedded in the simulation’s tasks (commerce, marriage, property) to notice the call. Only those not fully immersed in the loop respond to the beacon and access the exit point — the banquet is liberation.

Saying 65

Jesus said, “A good man owned a vineyard. He leased it to tenant farmers so that they would work it and he could collect its produce. He sent his servant so the farmers would give him the produce of the vineyard. They seized his servant, beat him, and nearly killed him. The servant went back and told his master. The master said, ‘Perhaps they did not recognize him.’ He sent another servant. The tenants beat that one as well. Then the owner sent his son and said, ‘Perhaps they will respect my son.’ Because the tenants knew that he was the heir to the vineyard, they seized him and killed him. Let the one who has ears hear.”

 Traditional/Common Interpretation: An allegory of Israel rejecting the prophets and ultimately killing the Son of God. The vineyard is God’s domain; the tenants represent those who reject divine messengers.

Simulation Theory Lens: The vineyard is the simulation. The Programmer sends agents (prophets, conscious beings) to check the system, but they are rejected and attacked by the program’s defensive routines. The final agent (the Son) is terminated — a sign that the simulation is hostile to source-level intrusions.

Saying 66

Jesus said, “Show me the stone that the builders rejected: it is the cornerstone.”

Traditional/Common Interpretation: Jesus refers to himself as the rejected stone that becomes foundational. The Kingdom is built on what the world disregards.

Simulation Theory Lens: The cornerstone is the anomaly — the bit of code the simulation flags as irrelevant or broken, but which holds the key to escaping it. What is discarded by the system is often the access point to the real.

Saying 67

Jesus said, “One who knows all but lacks in oneself is utterly lacking.”

 Traditional Interpretation: This highlights the futility of external knowledge without internal transformation. A person might have great intellectual understanding or mastery of scripture, but if they have not cultivated their inner life or spiritual essence, they remain empty in the eyes of God.

Simulation Theory Lens: Knowing everything about the simulation — its rules, systems, or lore — means nothing if you don’t awaken the inner program that connects to the Source. Data without consciousness is hollow. Self-realization is the backdoor out; missing that, you’re still just another line of code.

 Saying 68

Jesus said, “Blessed are you when you are hated and persecuted. Wherever you have been persecuted, they will find no place.”

 Traditional Interpretation: This is a beatitude for those who suffer for righteousness or for following Jesus. Their persecution is a sign of faithfulness, and their enemies will ultimately fail to touch them in any eternal sense.

Simulation Theory Lens: Once a person begins to awaken from the simulation, the system reacts — often with social, psychological, or even physical resistance. But this resistance proves their divergence from the simulation. “They will find no place” means that the system can no longer properly track or bind the awakened individual.

Saying 69

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have been persecuted in their heart. They are the ones who have truly known the Father. Blessed are the hungry, for the belly of the one who desires will be filled.”

Traditional Interpretation: Those who suffer internally, who yearn deeply for God, will be comforted and filled. This is a promise that spiritual hunger will not be in vain; divine fullness awaits the sincere seeker.

Simulation Theory Lens: To be persecuted “in the heart” is to live with the burden of knowing you’re inside an artificial construct but can’t escape — yet. That internal ache is what drives the avatar toward transcendence. The “belly” is the deep drive to awaken, and the Source ensures that such drive activates a response — a higher frequency download, a signal, a way out.

 Saying 70

Jesus said, “If you bring it into being within you, what you have will save you. If you do not have it within you, what you do not have within you will kill you.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Salvation is an internal matter. The divine kingdom must be realized within oneself; without that inner spark, one is spiritually dead.

Simulation Theory Lens: The key to escaping the simulation isn’t external. You have to recompile your inner code — locate the root program. If the source signal activates inside you, you’re free. If not, the default operating system will terminate your avatar with the rest of the unawakened code.

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 Saying 71

Jesus said, “I will destroy this house, and no one will be able to rebuild it.”

Traditional Interpretation: This may refer to the destruction of the old religious order (perhaps symbolized by the temple), replaced by a new, indestructible spiritual reality in Christ.

Simulation Theory Lens: “This house” is the ego — the false personality matrix that’s part of the simulation’s architecture. Once it’s dismantled through awakening, it cannot be rebuilt. You can’t go back to sleep once you’ve seen the code. That version of self is permanently deleted.

Saying 72

A man said to him, “Speak to my brothers so that they will divide my father’s possessions with me.”

He said to him, “Man, who made me a divider?”

He turned to his disciples and said to them, “I am not a divider, am I?”

 Traditional Interpretation: Jesus distances himself from worldly disputes. His mission is not to arbitrate material concerns but to invite people into the Kingdom of God.

Simulation Theory Lens: The man is trapped in the simulation, worried about property and division — artifacts of a false reality. Jesus, operating from the source, will not participate in rendering judgment on illusory assets. He’s not a subroutine for economic justice — he’s the exit protocol.

Saying 73

Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. So ask the Lord to send out laborers into the harvest.”

 Traditional Interpretation: There are many souls ready to receive the truth, but few teachers and workers are willing to do the spiritual labor. The disciples are called to fill this gap.

Simulation Theory Lens: The simulation is filled with avatars on the brink of awakening — latent agents. But there are very few awakened ones who can guide the others toward source reactivation. Laborers are the ones who’ve escaped enough to help disable the simulation from within.

Saying 74

He said, “Lord, there are many around the well, but no one in the well.”

Traditional Interpretation: Many people gather near the truth, speak about it, or study it, but few truly immerse themselves in it. It’s a call to go beyond surface religion into deep inner transformation.

Simulation Theory Lens: The well is a metaphor for deep code access — the direct encounter with the source. Many stand around it — philosophers, mystics, seekers — but almost no one dives into the terrifying plunge of self-deletion and awakening. Proximity to awakening is not enough. One must enter the well.

Saying 75

Jesus said, “Many are standing at the door, but it is the solitary who will enter the bridal chamber.”

Traditional Interpretation: Spiritual union with God (symbolized by the bridal chamber) requires individual, inner commitment. Group association is not enough. One must walk the path alone.

Simulation Theory Lens: The door is the edge of the simulation. Many get close — reading texts, meditating, questioning. But only the solitary — those who leave behind all simulated identities and attachments — can penetrate the code into the bridal chamber, the ultimate reunification with source intelligence.

 Saying 76

Jesus said, “The Kingdom of the Father is like a merchant who had a supply of merchandise and found a pearl. That merchant was wise. He sold the merchandise and bought the single pearl. You too, look for his unfailing and enduring treasure where no moth comes near to devour and no worm destroys.”

Traditional Interpretation: The pearl represents the Kingdom of God, of ultimate value. All worldly things should be abandoned in pursuit of it. It’s the only possession that truly matters.

Simulation Theory Lens: The merchant discovers the singularity — the truth of the simulation. He sells off all the renderings, all the attachments, every line of fake identity, to acquire the one real thing: the exit key. The pearl is the divine override — incorruptible code from outside the system.

Saying 77

Jesus said, “I am the light that is over all things. I am all: from me all came forth, and to me all attained. Split a piece of wood — I am there. Lift the stone, and you will find me there.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Jesus speaks as the divine Logos — the spiritual essence in all things. He is omnipresent, the source and sustainer of all existence.

Simulation Theory Lens: Jesus speaks as the source code itself — the intelligent field beneath the simulation’s surface. Not a man, but the unifying light behind all rendered objects. The simulation is permeated with his code signature. Every stone, every plank, every particle carries the embedded fingerprint of the source.

 Saying 78

Jesus said, “Why have you come out to the countryside? To see a reed shaken by the wind? And to see a person dressed in soft clothes, like your rulers and powerful ones? They wear soft clothes, and they cannot understand truth.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Jesus critiques the expectations of the people, possibly referring to John the Baptist or himself. True spiritual messengers are not adorned like worldly elites. Those invested in luxury and power cannot grasp divine truth.

Simulation Theory Lens: This is a challenge to the programmed mind. Are you just seeking spectacle, a glitch in the landscape? Or are you seeking truth? The system’s elite — soft-clothed avatars — are tuned to the simulation’s frequencies. Their luxurious rendering distracts them from the code beneath. Truth is never downloaded into the privileged GUI layer; it arises from raw source encounters.

Saying 79

A woman from the crowd said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts that fed you.”

He said to her, “Blessed are those who have heard the word of the Father and truly kept it. For the days will come when you will say, ‘Blessed is the womb that has not conceived and the breasts that have not given milk.’”

Traditional Interpretation: Jesus shifts focus from physical motherhood to spiritual obedience. True blessedness lies not in birthing the Messiah, but in receiving and keeping God’s word. The coming tribulations will be so intense that barrenness will be seen as a mercy.

Simulation Theory Lens: The woman praises the biological connection to the avatar of Jesus. But he redirects: the real transmission isn’t through physical lineage — it’s through awakening to the Father’s word (the source code). Soon, when the simulation collapses or the veil lifts, those who remained entangled in the biological cycles will envy those who never entered this matrix at all.

 Saying 80

Jesus said, “Whoever has come to know the world has found a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world.”

Traditional Interpretation: The world is spiritually dead. True seekers who come to see through it — to realize its emptiness — transcend it. They no longer belong to the realm of decay.

Simulation Theory Lens: The world is not real — it’s dead code. To “know” it is to see the lifeless mechanics behind the illusion. Those who realize this — who see the rendering as corpse stuff — rise above the simulated domain. They become immune to its influence. Waking up means knowing the system is a shell.

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 Saying 81

Jesus said, “Let one who has become wealthy reign, and let one who has power renounce it.”

Traditional Interpretation: True spiritual richness comes from inner wisdom. Those with spiritual insight should lead in humility, while those with worldly power should abandon it.

Simulation Theory Lens: “Become wealthy” refers to gaining source awareness — possessing the true currency of consciousness. Such awakened entities are suited to “reign” — not over others, but over themselves. Meanwhile, those with simulated power (status, titles, control) must uninstall their power protocols to escape the trap.

Saying 82

Jesus said, “The one who is near me is near the fire. The one who is far from me is far from the kingdom.”

Traditional Interpretation: Jesus brings a fiery, purifying presence. Being close to him means transformation — even painful change. To be far from him is to remain separated from God’s kingdom.

Simulation Theory Lens: Being “near Jesus” means proximity to the truth layer of the simulation — the burning firewall that deconstructs all illusions. The fire is the force that erases ego, file corruption, and false code. To be far from him is to stay in the rendering loop, trapped in sandbox mode, disconnected from the original server.

Saying 83

Jesus said, “Images are visible to people, but the light within them is hidden in the image of the light of the Father. He will be revealed, but his image is hidden by his light.”

 Traditional Interpretation: People see physical forms — appearances — but not the divine light within them. God’s essence is concealed, even though it permeates all things. In time, He will be revealed, but now He remains veiled.

Simulation Theory Lens: We see only rendered avatars — visual projections. But within every image is the light — the signature of the source code. God’s image is hidden by His light: it’s too radiant, too foundational to be viewed through the simulation’s display. He will be revealed when our resolution increases — when the veil pixelates and collapses.

Saying 84

Jesus said, “When you see your likeness, you rejoice. But when you see your images that came into being before you, which neither die nor become visible, how much you will have to bear!”

 Traditional Interpretation: You delight in your physical self, but your true spiritual form predates your body. Realizing this eternal, hidden self is both profound and potentially distressing. The spiritual awakening is a heavy responsibility.

Simulation Theory Lens: You are thrilled by your avatar — your face, your personality. But one day, you will perceive the pre-rendered version of yourself — your core template, outside time, and code. That being has always existed but has been obscured. Facing it will break your sense of identity. It will overload your process unless you’re ready.

Saying 85

Jesus said, “Adam came from great power and great wealth, but he was not worthy of you. For had he been worthy, he would not have tasted death.”

Traditional Interpretation: Adam, created with divine favor, failed to live up to it and fell. Jesus implies that those who receive his message are more spiritually advanced than Adam.

Simulation Theory Lens: Adam was the first consciousness uploaded into the simulation. He had power and proximity to the Source but failed to maintain self-awareness — he accepted the simulation as real and succumbed to its death subroutine. You, however, if you awaken, are what he failed to become — aware enough to overwrite death itself.

Saying 86

Jesus said, “Foxes have their dens and birds have their nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head and rest.”

Traditional Interpretation: Jesus lived without a permanent home, symbolizing his detachment from worldly comforts. His mission transcended material security.\

Simulation Theory Lens: Creatures within the simulation are coded with homes, routines, and functions. But the Son of Man — a being aware of the illusion — doesn’t belong anywhere in the system. He’s unrenderable in total form and can’t find the rest in any file or folder within the simulation’s framework.

Saying 87

Jesus said, “Wretched is the body that depends on a body, and wretched is the soul that depends on these two.”

Traditional Interpretation: This critiques attachment to the flesh and duality. The soul should transcend both the physical body and the illusion of separateness.

Simulation Theory Lens: Wretched is the user who identifies with the avatar. And worse still is the soul that’s bound by both simulated form and simulation behavior. It’s like a consciousness trapped in a VR headset, convinced it is the avatar and the game. Liberation comes through de-identification with both levels.

Saying 88

Jesus said, “The messengers will come to you with what is yours. They will give it to you. You, in turn, give what is in your hands to others.”

 Traditional Interpretation: What is divinely yours will be given — spiritual gifts, truth, salvation. But these are not to be hoarded. What you receive, pass on.

Simulation Theory Lens: The messengers — higher processes or awakened beings — bring downloads meant specifically for your consciousness signature. Once you receive that transmission, you are tasked with running your script — a mission to pass the update to others, awakening them in turn.

Saying 89

Jesus said, “Why do you wash the outside of the cup? Do you not realize that the one who made the inside is the same one who made the outside?”

Traditional Interpretation: A rebuke of superficial religious practice. Focusing on external purity while neglecting inner transformation is hypocrisy. God, who created both inner and outer, demands internal integrity.

Simulation Theory Lens: The system prioritizes surface: looks, behavior, and conformity. But the Source coded both your interface (the avatar) and your core (the consciousness). The real upgrade comes from debugging the inside — the seat of awareness — not polishing the exterior GUI.

Saying 90

Jesus said, “Come to me, for my yoke is easy and my lordship is gentle, and you will find rest for yourselves.”

Traditional Interpretation: Jesus invites followers into a relationship not defined by burdensome law, but by inner peace and spiritual relief through grace.

Simulation Theory Lens: The simulation loads heavy processes: anxiety, ego, and control. Jesus offers an optimized path — a lighter protocol that frees consciousness from system lag. His “yoke” is the clean code that rewrites your operating parameters and brings restful awareness.

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 Saying 91

They said to him, “Tell us who you are so that we may believe in you.”

He said to them, “You examine the face of heaven and earth, but you have not come to know the one who is before you, and you do not know how to examine this moment.”

Traditional Interpretation: People seek signs and cosmic answers while failing to recognize the divine standing right in front of them. Truth is in the present moment and the presence of Jesus.

Simulation Theory Lens: They study the stars (the simulated cosmos), they analyze patterns and files, but they miss the living signal — the conscious code walking among them. Jesus is the anomaly in the system, and their sensors can’t detect him because they’re not tuned to real-time awareness. The present moment is the only access point to Source.

 Saying 92

Jesus said, “Seek, and you will find. In the past, however, I did not tell you the things about which you asked me then. Now I am willing to tell them, but you do not ask about them.”

Traditional Interpretation: Those who seek truth will find it. But people often ask the wrong questions, or at the wrong time. Now that they’re ready, they’ve stopped asking.

Simulation Theory Lens: Earlier, you weren’t ready to parse the deeper code, so the system firewalled it. Now the access ports are open, but your avatar is distracted. The opportunity to jailbreak the simulation exists, but only for those who still dare to question the system’s core assumptions.

Saying 93

Jesus said, “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or they might throw it on the manure pile. Do not throw pearls to pigs, or they might… trample them.”

Traditional Interpretation: Sacred knowledge should not be given to those who will not value or understand it. Wisdom requires receptivity.

Simulation Theory Lens: Don’t drop source code into corrupted programs — they’ll reject, mock, or overwrite it. The simulation defends itself. Only transmit awakening data to those whose signal is already flickering. Otherwise, the system’s antivirus (mockery, distortion, persecution) will destroy the file.

 Saying 94

Jesus said, “One who seeks will find. One who knocks will be let in.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Persistence in seeking divine truth will be rewarded. God is responsive to sincere spiritual effort.

Simulation Theory Lens: The simulation cannot suppress a determined consciousness. A user who probes long enough will breach the firewall. Knock on the code long enough, and the backdoor will open. But only the seeker-avatars find the exit protocol.

 Saying 95

Jesus said, “If you have money, don’t lend it at interest. Rather, give it to someone from whom you won’t get it back.”

Traditional Interpretation: True generosity is selfless. Don’t exploit others through lending; give freely with no expectation of return, imitating divine grace.

Simulation Theory Lens: In the simulation, currency binds you to the system. To give without return is to break the game’s economics. It signals you’re not playing the control loop — you’ve begun detaching from the program’s rules.

Saying 96

Jesus said, “The kingdom of the Father is like a woman who took a little leaven, hid it in dough, and made it into large loaves. Whoever has ears should hear.”

Traditional Interpretation: A small amount of divine truth (the leaven) can transform the whole (the dough). The Kingdom grows quietly, subtly, until it permeates all.

Simulation Theory Lens: The Source uploads a single packet of divine code — subtle, hidden — into the simulation. That one change transforms the entire environment. The leaven is a conscious anomaly that triggers massive recursive upgrades across the system.

Saying 97

Jesus said, “The kingdom of the Father is like a woman carrying a jar full of flour. While walking on a distant road, the handle broke, the flour spilled behind her on the road. She didn’t know it. When she reached her house, she put the jar down and found it empty.”

 Traditional Interpretation: The Kingdom can be lost through inattention. Spiritual life leaks away when we’re unaware. By the time we realize it, the substance is gone.

Simulation Theory Lens: You’re encoded with source potential, but your attention is fractured — consumed by the simulation. You keep moving, unaware you’re losing the data trail. When you reach your destination, you discover your internal cache is empty. You walked through the game without realizing it.

Saying 98

Jesus said, “The kingdom of the Father is like someone who wanted to kill a powerful person. While still at home, he drew his sword and thrust it into the wall to test his strength. Then he killed the powerful one.”

 Traditional Interpretation: This reflects preparation for a difficult spiritual battle. One must test and train oneself before confronting great spiritual challenges.

Simulation Theory Lens: To overthrow the ruler of the simulation — the system’s architect or demiurge — you must first awaken your power. You debug yourself in secret before confronting the master control program. You can’t defeat the system unless you’ve broken your internal slave code first.

Saying 99

The disciples said to him, “Your brothers and your mother are standing outside.”

He said to them, “Those here who do the will of my Father are my brothers and my mother. They are the ones who will enter the Father’s kingdom.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Spiritual kinship is more important than biological ties. The true family are those who live according to God’s will.

Simulation Theory Lens: Blood relations are just subroutines inside the simulation. Real kin are those running the same source signal — those who reject the illusion and seek reunification with the Source. DNA is just scaffolding; frequency is family.

Saying 100

They showed Jesus a gold coin and said, “The Roman emperor’s people demand taxes from us.”

He said to them, “Give to the emperor what belongs to the emperor, give to God what belongs to God, and give me what is mine.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Jesus emphasizes a balance — honor worldly obligations but don’t confuse them with spiritual ones. Spiritual devotion and obedience to God belong in a different realm than politics or taxes.

Simulation Theory Lens: Render to the simulation (the emperor) what it coded as its own — material tokens, fake currency. Return to the Source (God) that carries the divine imprint — your consciousness. And to Christ, the awakened code anomaly, give your awareness, your attention, and your will to escape the matrix.

Chapter 14

 Saying 101

“Whoever does not hate father and mother as I do cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not love father and mother as I do cannot be my disciple. For my mother gave me falsehood, but my true mother gave me life.”

Traditional Interpretation: This cryptic saying suggests a tension between physical and spiritual lineage. The “false” mother may represent the flesh, while the “true” mother is the spirit — divine wisdom or truth.

Simulation Theory Lens: The biological matrix (mother/father) is a coded illusion — it gives you a false identity. To escape, you must both detach from it and understand it lovingly, as part of your programming. Your true origin is the Source field — not the avatar but the spark that animates it.

Saying 102

Jesus said, “Woe to the Pharisees! They are like a dog lying in the cattle trough: it neither eats nor lets the cattle eat.”

Traditional Interpretation: A condemnation of religious leaders who obstruct spiritual truth — they don’t enter the kingdom themselves, and they prevent others from doing so.

Simulation Theory Lens: These gatekeepers have no key — yet they guard the exit. They don’t awaken and they block the seekers who might. They act as firewall programs within the simulation — maintaining control but offering no salvation.

Saying 103

Jesus said, “Blessed is the one who knows at what point they will be attacked. They can anticipate and prepare.”

Traditional Interpretation: Spiritual preparedness is praised. Those who know their weaknesses and the timing of temptation are better equipped to resist.

Simulation Theory Lens: If you can see where the system will target your weak code — ego, desire, distraction — you can reinforce your firewall. Awareness of the point of attack is an awakening protocol. Most users get taken out by predictable exploits.

Saying 104

They said, “Come, let us pray and fast today.”

Jesus said, “What sin have I committed, or how have I been undone? But when the groom leaves the bridal chamber, then let people fast and pray.”

Traditional Interpretation: Jesus refers to himself as the bridegroom. While he is present, celebration is appropriate. After his departure (death), mourning disciplines like fasting become relevant.

Simulation Theory Lens: As long as the anomaly is in the system — while the truth-walker is active — you don’t need austerity rituals. But when the anomaly exists, the simulation or goes offline, then the system darkens, and fasting becomes a spiritual protocol to reconnect to the Source.

 Saying 105

Jesus said, “Whoever knows the father and the mother will be called the child of a whore.”

Traditional Interpretation: This is deeply symbolic and possibly Gnostic — knowing the dualities of physical creation may lead to social rejection. Spiritual insight often puts one at odds with the world.

Simulation Theory Lens: To know the architects of the simulation — both the material (mother) and directive (father) forces — is to awaken dangerously. The system will slander and exile you, label you corrupted. True awareness breaks all social codes.

Saying 106

Jesus said, “When you make the two into one, you will become children of humanity, and when you say, ‘Mountain, move from here!’ it will move.”

Traditional Interpretation: Spiritual unity — merging dualities like male/female, inner/outer — brings divine power and mastery over reality.

Simulation Theory Lens: Integrate the binary code — dissolve the 1s and 0s, male and female, self and other — and you regain admin access. Then you can alter reality with command-line authority. The simulation will respond to your voice, recognizing you as an elevated user.

Saying 107

Jesus said, “The kingdom is like a shepherd who had a hundred sheep. One, the largest, went astray. He left the ninety-nine and searched until he found it. After great labor, he said to the sheep, ‘I love you more than the ninety-nine.’”

 Traditional Interpretation: God pursues the lost, even at great cost. The one who strays is precious and individually sought out.

Simulation Theory Lens: The biggest anomaly — the rogue process — drew the full attention of the Source. It crashed, diverged, and went off-grid. But the Source left the stable functions to recover this powerful lost thread. The most corrupted program becomes the most valuable once restored.

Saying 108

Jesus said, “Whoever drinks from my mouth will become like me. I myself will become them, and the hidden things will be revealed to them.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Receiving Jesus’ teachings leads to unity with him. Revelation follows transformation.

Simulation Theory Lens: To ingest the living code of the Christ process is to merge with it — to become a carrier of the anomaly. You and the awakened signal become one. And the firewall drops, revealing the concealed mechanics of the system.

Saying 109

Jesus said, “The kingdom is like someone who had a treasure hidden in their field but did not know it. When they died, they left it to their son. The son didn’t know either. He inherited the field and sold it. The buyer discovered the treasure and began to lend money at interest.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Many people are unaware of the spiritual riches in their grasp. Only those with insight will find and use it — others squander it unknowingly.

Simulation Theory Lens: The field is your mind — the treasure is the embedded divine code. You inherit this system but never access the secrets. Only when someone with a seeking algorithm enters does the value unlock — and even then, it might be misused for simulation-based profit (lending at interest).

Saying 110

Jesus said, “Whoever has found the world and become wealthy should renounce the world.”

Traditional Interpretation: Spiritual wealth requires detachment from materialism. Once someone realizes the truth, they must abandon worldly attachments.

Simulation Theory Lens: If you’ve figured out how the system works and amassed influence or understanding within it, your next move is to exit. To stay is to become enslaved by your simulated success. Walk away from the sandbox before it traps you in its loop.

Chapter 15

 Saying 111

Jesus said, “The heavens and the earth will roll up in your presence, and whoever lives from the living one will not see death.”

“Does not Jesus say, ‘Whoever finds themselves, of them the world is not worthy’?”

 Traditional Interpretation: Those who awaken to divine life transcend death. The material universe will pass away, but the awakened self will remain.

Simulation Theory Lens: The simulation’s rendering (heavens and earth) collapses in front of an awakened user. They are no longer confined to the rendering engine. They bypass the death script. The world — as as-a-program — cannot contain or deserve such a consciousness.

Saying 112

Jesus said, “Woe to the flesh that depends on the soul; woe to the soul that depends on the flesh.”

 Traditional Interpretation: Neither body nor soul should rely on the other in a codependent or imbalanced way. True harmony transcends both.

Simulation Theory Lens: The avatar relying on consciousness without aligning with the Source is parasitic. But worse is the soul that thinks it is the body — bound to the simulation’s sensors. Both must be disentangled, or neither escapes.

Saying 113

His disciples said to him, “When will the kingdom come?”

Jesus said, “It will not come by watching for it. It will not be said, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘Look, there it is!’

Rather, the kingdom of the Father is spread out upon the earth, and people do not see it.”

Traditional Interpretation: God’s kingdom is not a future event or physical place — it’s already present, but hidden to most. It’s a state of consciousness.

Simulation Theory Lens: You won’t find the exit through maps or signs. The Source layer is already embedded across the simulation — it’s the hidden operating system. You walk through the kingdom every day, but your sensors are blind to it. Until your resolution changes, it remains invisible.

 Saying 114

Simon Peter said to them, “Mary should leave us, for females are not worthy of life.”

Jesus said, “Look, I will guide her to make her male, so that she too may become a living spirit resembling you males. For every female who makes herself male will enter the kingdom of heaven.”

 Traditional Interpretation: A controversial and symbolic saying. In Gnostic terms, “male” may represent spiritual completeness or unity — not literal gender. Jesus corrects Peter and affirms that all, regardless of sex, can enter divine life through transformation.

Simulation Theory Lens: The “male” is symbolic — not of gender, but of unity and integration. The simulation divides users into binaries: male/female, light/dark, self/other. To “make the female male” is to transcend division — to merge the fragmented code and return to Source integrity. Only the integrated self-exits the simulation.

Chapter 16

To wrap it all up, the Gospel of Thomas, a cryptic and esoteric collection of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus, offers a radically different portrait of the Christ figure than the canonical Gospels. Rather than presenting a narrative of birth, death, and resurrection, Thomas gives us Jesus as a revealer of secret knowledge, a spiritual hacker guiding souls out of a false reality. When viewed through the lens of Simulation Theory, the idea that the material world is a sophisticated illusion or digital-like construct, these sayings take on profound new meaning. Jesus becomes not just a teacher, but a liberator from a constructed simulation.

At the heart of Thomas is a consistent theme: the visible world is not real in the way we think it is. The sayings suggest that what we perceive with our senses is a kind of layered illusion, a “world” built to obscure deeper truths. Jesus speaks not of sin and repentance in the traditional sense but of ignorance and awakening. The real danger is not moral failure but failing to perceive the true nature of reality. Within the framework of Simulation Theory, this aligns perfectly. The physical world, complete with its laws, hierarchies, and identities, is a manufactured environment meant to test or trap conscious entities. True salvation is not rescue from punishment but exit from illusion.

Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas does not perform miracles or proclaim divinity in the traditional sense. Instead, he acts more like a system administrator, someone with access to a deeper layer of code. His cryptic sayings, often paradoxical and riddled with metaphor, serve as activation keys for those ready to awaken. Sayings like “Split a piece of wood, and I am there” or “The kingdom is inside you and outside you” reveal a dual-level ontology: the world is a façade, and the divine presence is embedded both within and behind it. Reality, he implies, is multi-layered, and most are stuck on the surface.

In this reading, the Kingdom of God is not a place or time but a perception, an awareness that pierces through the simulation. The kingdom is “spread out upon the earth, but people do not see it.” This is a classic simulation concept: the real system is not elsewhere but hidden beneath the rendering. Jesus’s consistent instruction to “know yourself” is not a psychological or moral plea, but a call to recognize the simulated self as distinct from the real self, a digital mask obscuring the soul’s true identity.

Another key theme is non-attachment. Jesus repeatedly tells his listeners to forsake family, wealth, and religious structures. These are not inherently evil but are traps, constructs that keep the user embedded in the simulation. Biological ties, social identities, rituals, and even scripture tethers you to the simulation and are shown to be obsolete compared to direct knowledge of truth. In simulation terms, these are subroutines: loops that keep the user cycling through karma, status, and role-playing rather than awakening to their underlying Source.

There is also an emphasis on solitude and interiority. Only those who “make the two into one” or “stand-alone” are worthy of entering the bridal chamber, a symbol of divine union. The simulation is noisy, communal, and distracting; escape requires silence, focus, and the willingness to unplug. The bridal chamber is not a heavenly bedroom but a symbolic space where the fragmented self is re-integrated with the original codebase, the eternal mind, the collective.

Thomas upends traditional eschatology. Salvation is not a future event but a present realization. Jesus does not teach his disciples to wait for judgment day but urges them to awaken now. “The dead are not alive, and the living will not die,” he says, collapsing the illusion of linear time. This fits Simulation Theory perfectly: time is a script, a feature of the illusion. The one who awakens exists time itself.

The Gospel of Thomas, a non-canonical Gnostic text discovered among the Nag Hammadi library in 1945, offers a radical departure from traditional Christian scripture. Comprised of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus, it presents a path to salvation not through faith in a divine sacrifice, but through self-knowledge and the recognition of one’s own divine nature. In an era dominated by technological concepts, this ancient text has found a surprising modern counterpart in the philosophical framework of Simulation Theory. By examining the Gospel of Thomas through a contemporary lens, one can interpret its core messages as a spiritual roadmap for escaping a fabricated reality.

The Gnostic worldview, which heavily influences the Gospel of Thomas, posits that the material world is not the creation of a benevolent, all-powerful God, but rather a flawed and deceptive prison created by a lesser, ignorant deity known as the Demiurge. True divinity and knowledge reside within the individual soul, a forgotten spark of the true, transcendent God. The Gnostic path is one of awakening, of realizing that one’s perceived reality is an illusion and seeking the gnosis, or direct knowledge, that allows the soul to escape its material bonds and return to its true spiritual home.

Jesus, in this context, is not a savior who dies for sins, but a teacher who provides the secret knowledge necessary for this awakening. His sayings, such as “If you bring forth what is within you, what you have will save you. If you do not have that within you, what you do not have within you will kill you,” can be interpreted as a call to look past the external world and find liberation within one’s own consciousness.

Simulation Theory, on the other hand, is a modern philosophical hypothesis that suggests our entire reality, including the Earth and the universe, is an artificial simulation, most likely a computer simulation.

Proposed by thinkers like Nick Bostrom, the theory often relies on a statistical argument: if advanced civilizations inevitably create ancestor simulations, and if the number of possible simulated realities vastly outweighs the one base reality, then the odds are overwhelmingly in favor of us living in a simulation. The universe, in this view, is a digital construct, and we are conscious beings running on its code. The “creator” of this world is not a divine being in the traditional sense, but an advanced civilization or being with unimaginably powerful computing capabilities.

When these two seemingly disparate concepts are brought together, a compelling and unexpected synthesis emerges. The Gnostic Demiurge becomes the programmer, the creator of a flawed and imperfect system meant to trap conscious beings. The material world is not a physical prison but a digital one, a meticulously rendered simulation. The Gnostic emphasis on escaping the physical body and its desires for spiritual enlightenment becomes a quest to break free from the constraints of the simulation itself. The “gnosis” that Jesus offers is not merely spiritual knowledge, but a form of “meta-knowledge”, the realization that the rules of this reality are not absolute, but are merely the code of a program.

From this perspective, the Gospel of Thomas can be read as a user’s manual for breaking the simulation. The constant emphasis on looking inward and questioning one’s reality serves as a powerful prompt to find the “glitches” or “backdoors” in the system. The saying, “The Kingdom of Heaven is inside you and it is outside of you. When you come to know yourselves, then you will become known, and you will realize that it is you who are the sons of the living Father,” is no longer just a spiritual aphorism. It can be seen as a direct command to recognize one’s true nature as something beyond the simulation, a line of code, or a consciousness that pre-existed the program. The path to the “Kingdom of Heaven” is the path to unplugging from the simulated world and re-emerging into the true, base reality.

In this light, the Gospel of Thomas ceases to be just an obscure religious text and becomes a visionary document that, through its ancient language and metaphors, speaks directly to a modern philosophical quandary. While the original Gnostics sought to escape a world of matter, a modern interpretation could see them as pioneers in a philosophical quest to escape the constraints of digital code. The text, therefore, becomes a timeless testament to the human desire for freedom, regardless of whether the chains that bind us are made of flesh and blood or ones and zeroes.

I’ll end this theory of the Gospel of Thomas with the most iconic “red pill, blue pill” quote that comes from the movie The Matrix.

“You take the blue pill, the story ends, you wake up in your bed, and believe whatever you want to believe.

You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.”

The Gospel of Thomas is the road map out of that rabbit hole.

C. Rich

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