hello: i'm currently not yet a jehovah's witness but i'm seeking a friend to help me to better understand their doctrine.
thank you.
david.
Hate to disillusion you David, but the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses only appears to be biblical.
Every doctrine which is unique to JWs is not found in the Bible. If you would like a list of their extra-biblical teachings I will list them here for you and others.
Rick
i like to take a peek at the kids over on reddit every week or so.. this thread caught my eye:" curious….
do any ex jw or pimo, still believe the world is ending.
i see people who have never been witnesses think that the world will end soon and they say things like “jesus is coming soon”….
Since there are no signs given for the parousia of our Lord, the timing is impossible of anticipation. It will surprise even the faithful. Always be ready
i have been engaging in bible study with my bible study conductor for the past two years.
i am on lesson 48 of enjoy life forever book and it is only a matter of time before i complete lesson 60 which is the final lesson.
my bible study conductor informed me today that once i complete lesson 60, i won’t be receiving any more studies as i have been given all of the information that i need to make a decision.
Their are plenty of reasons to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Jehovah’s Witnesses are the happiest people on earth because they completely trust the Faithful Slave, i.e., 11 men in Warwick New York, to guide them to survival through the Great Tribulation and Armageddon.
Why should Witnesses worry when they are the only true Christians on earth today and theirs is the only organization that will make it into paradise. Witnesses therefore have come to the sole victorious Bible-based organization for salvation while Christendom, their churches and followers will be destroyed eternally because they are part of Satan's organization.
This uniquely new gospel is being preached throughout the whole earth today as Jesus instructed by the happiest people on earth.
Quick... come to Jehovah's organization for salvation.
And happy Easter to you SB and all on board who have resurrection faith.
(apologies for the typo in the title.
"teaching" should read "teachings".
i misread vanderhoven7's most recent post as being the above.
Marc Jones writes
Jehovah knows those who belong to him.” Those taking the count at the Memorial cannot judge who truly have the heavenly hope. The number of partakers includes those who mistakenly think that they are anointed. Some who at one point started to partake of the emblems later stopped. Others may have mental or emotional problems that lead them to believe that they will rule with Christ in heaven. - Watchtower, January 2016, p.25, para. 13.
I completely agree with Jehovah’s Witnesses on this one. Yes, there are currently 11 men in America running the religion suffering from mental or emotional problems who mistakenly think that they are anointed.
hello, i have to ask you a question.. what is this telepathic inner voice speaking from among trees and bushes in public parks and which makes me feel cold shivers on my back associates with guilt and sadness if i step on snails or rip leaves or flowers from trees and bushes?.
did i mention increased heartbeat, reddening of the face and a strong headache associated with this guilt?.
it seems to speak about unconditional love for everything and everyone, animals, plants, people and that i should treat them with kindness and care even if they harm me.. also it seems to make me feel shivers of guilt and headaches if i have thoughts of obsession, pride or selfish ambition.
Almost everyone has a sense of right and wrong. Seems to me that this might partially be the basis in which humans are judged in the resurrection of the unjust(ified)
(apologies for the typo in the title.
"teaching" should read "teachings".
i misread vanderhoven7's most recent post as being the above.
I agree that there will be a new heaven and a new earth and that the majority of mankind will be resurrected for judgment during the Millennium. However, all who belong to Christ will be raised immortal having the heavenly hope and calling.
asking jehovah’s witnesses to interpret specific passages is a great way to demonstrate their interpretive abuse.
got any clear examples?.
Hi Jeffro,
I apologize for not reporting the source of the list of 1919 teachings. I was not aware of the source nor where I picked it up.
for believers of god and christ, it seems that it should be obvious that babylon the great of revelation should be all religions and spiritual practices associated with the one true enemy of christ...the devil, satan, the snake etc.
essentially any group or individual practicing and promoting witchcraft, sorcery, devil worshipping etc.
all things practiced in ancient babylon (the nation presumably used as the model for the one in revelation).. or is this too simple of an explanation?.
"The Catholic Church Nailed Babylon the Great":
Jerusalem (the Apostate City)
Thus, in John's day, Babylon the Great represents apostate Judaism, which allied with the Roman Empire to persecute the early Church and reject the Gospel.
the only reasons i can remember are smoking, sexual immorality and of course, apostasy.
there must be others but having been out since 1990, i'm drawing a blank.
i was thinking perhaps serious criminal offenses that result in prison, but then i remembered a brother in my congregation in the 1980's who went to prison.
Don't forget the real big sins like celebrating holidays, your children's birthdays and worst of all celebrating Christmas.
