Speaking of "evidently" - what more evidence is needed that the 144k/new covenant creeds are faulty?
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What does 'evidently' mean to the WTS and JW's? The Watchtower has made their latest change to their interpretation of 'generation' by referring to so called 'evidence' for this change. The new definition of the Generation from the April 15, 2010 Watchtower.
Article: Holy Spirit’s Role in the Outworking of Jehovah’s Purpose
13 Third, holy spirit is at work in bringing Bible
truths to light. (Prov. 4:18) This magazine has
long been used by “the faithful and discreet slave”
as the primary channel for dispensing increased
light. (Matt. 24:45) For example, consider our understanding
of those who make up “this generation”
mentioned by Jesus. (Read Matthew 24:32-
34.) To what generation did Jesus refer? The article
“Christ’s Presence—What Does It Mean to You?”
explained that Jesus was referring, not to the wicked,
but to his disciples, who were soon to be anointed
with holy spirit. Jesus’ anointed followers, both
in the first century and in our day, would be the ones
who would not only see the sign but also discern its
meaning—that Jesus “is near at the doors.”
14 What does this explanation mean to us? Although
we cannot measure the exact length of “this
generation,” we do well to keep in mind several
things about the word “generation”: It usually refers
to people of varying ages whose lives overlap during
a particular time period; it is not excessively long;
and it has an end. (Ex. 1:6) How, then, are we to
understand Jesus’ words about “this generation”?
He evidently meant that the lives of the anointed
who were on hand when the sign began to become
evident in 1914 would overlap with the lives of other
anointed ones who would see the start of the great
tribulation. That generation had a beginning, and it
surely will have an end. The fulfillment of the various
features of the sign clearly indicate that the tribulation
must be near. By maintaining your sense of
urgency and keeping on the watch, you show that
you are keeping up with advancing light and following
the leadings of holy spirit.—Mark 13:37.So "evidently" this change was needed because of the fact it is so many years stretching out from 1914 so "the generation" must be overlapping life-spans.
Well, if they are so concerned about evidence that forces them to change their interpretations, why is it not "evidently" the case now that something is seriously wrong with their doctrines regarding the 144,000 and who should partake at the memoral? Surely it is clearly evident by now that their doctrines on these things must be faulty because of the increasing number of memorial partakers in the last few years.
By their own logic, the number of partakers should be decreasing and all the more so as the end draws near, yet for the last four years the numbers have suddenly started increasing markedly. So isn't there "evidently" something seriously wrong with their interpretations on those matters too? If they want to be consistent about things claimedly being "evident" then they must bring out "new light" on their new covenant and 144,000 creeds also.
I guess it just goes to show that the Society just uses the word "evidently" when it suits them and any "new light" has nothing really to do with real evidence.
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