FAQ "Do you believe that [Jehovah's Witnesses] are the only ones who will be saved?"

wannabefree

Do you believe that you are the only ones who will be saved?
No. Many millions who have lived in centuries past and who were not Jehovah’s Witnesses will come back in a resurrection and have an opportunity for life. Many now living may yet take a stand for truth and righteousness before God’s time of judgment, and they will gain salvation. Moreover, Jesus said that we should not be judging one another. Humans look at the outward appearance; God looks at the heart. He sees accurately and judges mercifully. God has committed judgment into Jesus’ hands, not ours.— Matthew 7:1-5 ; John 5:22 , 27 .

Without the spin from March 15, 2012 Watchtower, Page 5, paragraph 8

[Jehovah] uses the preaching work to fulfill his purpose in these urgent times. Soon, God will jugde people by how they react to our preaching. Those who do not accept the good news will be destroyed.

wannabefree

Apparently God felt the offering of his Son was too liberal ....

For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

New light and a better idea is to provide salvation only to those who respond favorably to the good news as explained by The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, Inc.

Think About It

For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Jesus is just a formality in this cult of a religion. Ultimately, the deciding factor is if you accept the WTS Governing Body as God's appointees.
Think About It

"Without the spin from March 15, 2012 Watchtower, Page 5, paragraph 8

[Jehovah] uses the preaching work to fulfill his purpose in these urgent times. Soon, God will jugde people by how they react to our preaching. Those who do not accept the good news will be destroyed."

Wanna' I can't find that quote in either the Study or Public editions of the March 15, 2012 Watchtower. Could you check your reference please?

Many thanks

nicolaou

Found it. It's in the Simplified English Edition.

WHY IS OUR MINISTRY SO IMPORTANT?

8 Always remember that even if people do not listen, our ministry honors Jehovah. Also, he uses the preaching work to fulfill his purpose in these urgent times. Soon, God will judge people by how they react to our preaching. Those who do not accept the good news will be destroyed.

Nice.

slimboyfat

If that's the simplified version what does the non-simplified version say?

Nic any more news on your postcard idea?

nicolaou

Patience my friend, it was a postcard idea that piqued my interest in this thread

ocd

"New light and a better idea is to provide salvation only to those who respond favorably to the good news as explained by The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, Inc"

Maybe someone keeps messin with the "light" switch.

wannabefree

Sorry about that, I forgot that I was looking at the simplified version, it seems to be more direct at getting the point across.

Corresponding quote from standard edition, non-simplified English for those who can read between the lines ....

Page 11, Paragraph 8

"Soon, those who do not obey the good news will undergo judicial punishment. The way people react to our preaching will be a basis for judgment."

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Watchtower writing department ... Say what you mean, mean what you say.

NewChapter

Wow that is a pretty stark contrast. The second quote carries the most weight with them. They absolutely do believe that only JW's will survive Armegeddon. Somewhere in the Revelation book they actually say it. They say there is no reason to believe that anyone other that a JW in good standing will make it into paradise. Occasionally they will mutter only god can judge out of the side of their mouths---but that is just a formality.

NC

FAQ "Do you believe that [Jehovah's Witnesses] are the only ones who will be saved?"

Do you believe that you are the only ones who will be saved?

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