the meaning of the word "disciple" has changed

by 1914BS 5 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • 1914BS
    1914BS

    In the Feb 15 08 koolaid the teaching of the generation changed 180 degrees. Along with that change, was a change of the meaning of the word "disciple".

    Previous to that Feb 15 koolaid, the word "disciple" meant every day rank and file JWs Im pretty sure that the word "disciple" was radically changed in the feb 15 koolaid.

    This presents a serious problem for JWs and their door to door ministry. JWs follow the commandment to "go and make disciples" In reality JWs are now commanded by Watchtower HQ to " go and make annointed. " That means that JWs can longer study with those who identify themselves with the great crowd. That means that JWs must discontinue studies, if the study does not profess to be of the anointed.

  • sspo
    sspo

    What in the world are you talking about?

    Do you have a scan?

  • mindmelda
    mindmelda

    I think what he's referring to is that the scriptures tell us this term "disciples" was always used to refer to spirit annointed Christians who are "born again from holy spirit" so the WTS seems to have decided it should only be used to refer to the remnant of the 144,000 and not Witnesses who have an earthly hope.

    At least, I keep getting hints of that in more recent writings. I don't know if they've come right out and announced it. Haven't seen a watchtower mag in a few months.

    Luke 10 for example, the 70 he sends to evangelize are referred to as disciples and it specifically says they are those who have the gifts of the holy spirit to heal, exorcise demons, etc.

    The "great crowd" (in Revelation) are never defined as "disciples". They are not "born again" or "spirit annointed" in JW theology. "The disciples" in the gospels and in Acts and throughout the NT are always those who are sent out to evangelize, use gifts of the spirit, and bear the responsibility for spreading the word of the Kingdom of God, and how many times have we heard from the WTS that that applies to the "little flock" alone, and the "great crowd" are their assistants, sans that blessing of holy spirit?

    (raw deal if you ask me....the "great crowd" has the same rules and demands but none of the perqs of being "born of spirit")

  • hamsterbait
    hamsterbait

    In the new teaching on the Generation, they confirmed that Jesus meant his annointed followers. They recently said that Jesus gave the commission to preach to these founder members of the "New Nation".

    At least now we know that this commission does not apply to the other sheep.

    but but but but - the GB also says the other sheep have all the duties, but none of the privileges.

    HB

  • mindmelda
    mindmelda

    So, what are JW's now making if not "disciples" and are not disciples themselves? What's the point of being a Christian if not a disciple? How can you follow Christ and NOT be a disciple? ARGH!

    It's hard to keep up with all the new flavors of Koolaid. :(

  • Black Sheep
    Black Sheep

    Here is a copy http://www.sendspace.com/file/kgz2lp

    the meaning of the word "disciple" has changed

    Now..................... prove it.

    Cheers

    Chris

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