Hi Discreetslave
I am a born-again ex-JW from the UK, You may already know all this, but in case you don't yet.....
If you still have niggles about reading apostate literature, then don't bother, just read the watchtower's own. Here's some quotes that prove their
doctrine has radically changed and the WT is a false prophet, they speak for themselves..
Just ask yourself "Since the Watchtower was wrong in the past about many of its teachings and the light continues to get brighter (Proverbs 4:18), how do you know that the current teachings are correct and won't change?"
1897 "Our Lord, the appointed King, is now present, since October 1874,"
Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 4, page 621.
1899 "...the ‘battle of the great day of God Almighty' (Revelation 16:14), which will end in A.D. 1914 with the complete overthrow of earth's present rulership, is already commenced."
The Time Is at Hand, page 101
(1908 edition).1918 "Therefore we may confidently expect that 1925 will mark the return of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the faithful prophets of old, particularly those named by the Apostle in Hebrews 11, to the condition of human perfection."
Millions Now Living Will Never Die, page 89.
1889 "In the coming 26 years, all present governments will be overthrown and dissolved."
(C.T. Russell, Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 2, p. 98-99, 1889
1889 "In this chapter we present the Bible evidence which indicates that six thousand years from the creation of Adam were complete with A.D. 1872; and hence that, since A.D. 1872 are chronologically entered upon the seventh thousand or the Millennium."
(Studies in the Scriptures,
Vol. 2, p. 33, 1889)
1894 "We see no reason for changing the figures - nor could we change them if we would. They are, we believe, God's dates, not ours. But bear in mind that the end of 1914 is not the date for the beginning, but for the end of the time of trouble."
(Watchtower July 15, 1894,
p 266; p 1677 reprints)
1915 "The present great war in Europe is the beginning of the Armageddon of the Scriptures Rev 19:16-20). It will eventuate in the complete overthrow of all the systems of error which have so long oppressed the people of God and deluded the world. We believe the present war cannot last much longer until revolutions shall break out"
(C.T. Russell, Pastor Russell's Sermons, p. 676, Sometime during World War I)
1915 "In view of this strong Bible evidence concerning the Times of the Gentiles, we consider it an established truth that the final end of the kingdoms of this world, and the full establishment of the kingdom of God, will be accomplished near the end of A.D. 1915.
(The Time Is At Hand,
1915 edition, p. 99)
1917 'No doubt Satan believed the Millennial Kingdom was due to be set-up in 1915...Be that as it may, there is evidence that the establishment of the Kingdom in Palestine will probably be in 1925, ten years later than we once calculated.'
(Studies In The Scriptures, Vol 7, The Finished Mystery, p. 128)
1943 "Man cannot by airplane or rockets or other means get above the air envelope which is about our earthly globe..."
(The Truth Shall Make you Free, p. 285, 1943 edition)
1968 "Why Are You Looking Forward To 1975?" ... "What about all this talk concerning the year 1975? Lively discussions, some based on speculation, have burst into flame during recent months among serious students of the Bible. Their interest has been kindled by the belief that 1975 will mark the end of 6,000 years of human history since Adam's creation. The nearness of such an important date indeed fires the imagination and presents unlimited possibilities for discussion."
(Watchtower, Aug. 15, 1968, p. 494)
1974 "Yes, the end of this system is so very near! Is that not reason to increase our activity?...Reports are heard of brothers selling their homes and property and planning to finish out the rest of their days in this old system in the pioneer service. Certainly this is a fine way to spend the short time remaining before the wicked world's end."
(Kingdom Ministry, May 1974, p. 3)
1974 'It also tells us that this millennium must be preceded immediately by the most destructive war in all human history.
We can now see the political rulers...
being gathered... for that
War of all wars....'
(Watchtower, July 1, 1974, p 397)
All who want to understand the Bible should appreciate that the "greatly diversified wisdom of God" can become known only through Jehovah's channel of communication, the faithful and discreet slave,"
(The Watchtower; 10/1/94; p. 8).
Thousands of the readers of Pastor Russell's writings believe that he filled the office of 'that faithful and wise servant,' and that his great work was giving to the household of faith meat in due season. His modesty and humility precluded him from openly claiming this title, but he admitted as much in private conversation, Watchtower 12/1/1916, page. 357.
Keep on seeking out the glorious riches that you have in Christ.
