january 2014 watchtower study article.
let your kingdom comebut when?.
this generation will not pass away.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generation
a : a body of living beings constituting a single step in the line of descent from an ancestor b : a group of individuals born and living contemporaneously c : a group of individuals having contemporaneously a status (as that of students in a school) which each one holds only for a limited period
know where in the bible will you find christian religions being condemned for teaching the trinity or hell fire doctrines, but you will find jesus condemning those that come as messiah's or christs (both mean anointed) and declaring 'the time is near'.
you will also find paul cursing anyone that preaches a gospel different then the apostles preached as well as cursing those that change or add to the bible.
oh darn jw's thats you, you fit the bill in all of these!!!!!!
You're off topic, Shirley.
know where in the bible will you find christian religions being condemned for teaching the trinity or hell fire doctrines, but you will find jesus condemning those that come as messiah's or christs (both mean anointed) and declaring 'the time is near'.
you will also find paul cursing anyone that preaches a gospel different then the apostles preached as well as cursing those that change or add to the bible.
oh darn jw's thats you, you fit the bill in all of these!!!!!!
Smiddy, I'll save us both the trouble over debating that, John 1:1 that is. Ray Franz didn't even agree with criticism of how the WT has printed that.
Fernando, ok.
Hamsterbait, I'll be straight with you. I am not a fan of how the NWT renders Hebrews 1:8, 9. However verse 9 when stating, and for emphasis it's the Father talking to the son, "Therefore God, your God has annointed you", and that's sufficient for me, that being the WT's intent on that verse was honorable. Comparing verse 8 in the NWT with other translations does give me the
Even their rational for rendering the text as they do leaves a bit to desire, the WT that is.
know where in the bible will you find christian religions being condemned for teaching the trinity or hell fire doctrines, but you will find jesus condemning those that come as messiah's or christs (both mean anointed) and declaring 'the time is near'.
you will also find paul cursing anyone that preaches a gospel different then the apostles preached as well as cursing those that change or add to the bible.
oh darn jw's thats you, you fit the bill in all of these!!!!!!
I've got a moment, so I'll respond to some of the comments on the first page.
UnstoppableRavens, I believe you're looking too far into our beliefs on faith by asserting that we believe more is needed to attain salvation. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you're alluding to works?- James 2:26. If so, Jehovahs Witnesses do not believe salvation is possible through works, rather works would be a natural byproduct of faith. James put it so eloquently by comparing the relationship between faith and works with a body lacking spirit. It's like your physician saying you need some exercise, otherwise you're going to deteriorate. You may say that you believe what that physician is telling you, however your actions prove otherwise. Likewise if you truly believe what the great physician Jehovah is telling you, your actions will testify on behalf of your faith. Paul's letter to the Galations contrasting the works of the flesh and spirit come to mind.
As far as Col 1:15-18, I compared the NWT with a King James version by Thomas Nelson, and I fail to see a difference between the two, that being with or without, "other." The "other" in verse 16 differentiates that who the verse was written about from that which his hand was responsible for creating.
Regarding Heb 11:13-16, the use of the word, "belonging", changes nothing when considering the context of those verses. Paul at that point wasn't talking about Sarah, or Abraham,, or Noah, nor Enoch. While it's true that he used their examples of faith as something for others to imitate, one cannot neglect the transition of who Paul was referring to starting in verse 14, as it noticeably is talking about anyone that chooses the path of a Christian. Verse 16 especially makes this clear when it states that, "now they are reaching out", this couldn't have referred to Sarah, Abraham, etc..
# 3 newbie post.
first of all, the newbies have set a record here!.
have you ever seen a 4pg post where 21 new members reply!
Has anybody welcomed, sonia_ndaw? She just welcomed me.........via PM
I am a the secretary of lawyer VALERIE MESSAN, and communicate and advocate for the law, personal attorney to Rev. John Hillman, as her late client, as well as your brother in Lord, and a citizen of your country, who used to work with ELF development Company in Lome Togo, as a contractor. he is also a Pastor. On October, 2010 Rev. John Hillman is involved in a car accident along road.
All passengers of the vehicle, including his wife and only child and some church members died. I am contacting you to assist in repertriating fund amounting to U.S. $ 6.500.000,00 dollars left behind by him before it is confiscated by the Bank, where it was deposited.
Since then I have made several inquiries to your embassy to locate any of his extended relatives, who have been unsuccessful. send a personal e-mail address to the Lawyer VALERIE MESSAN on [email protected] for more details and documentation for more information.
Sincerely,
The lawyer, Ms VALERIE MESSAN (Esq).
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i would also try celine dion or bjork.. .
metatron.
That's funny, Celine Dion or Bjork would make the Devil repent.
i started yesterday.
took the kids (they were both princesses) and my nephew to 3 different events.
got tons of candy and the kids had a blast.. .
Julia Orwell
know where in the bible will you find christian religions being condemned for teaching the trinity or hell fire doctrines, but you will find jesus condemning those that come as messiah's or christs (both mean anointed) and declaring 'the time is near'.
you will also find paul cursing anyone that preaches a gospel different then the apostles preached as well as cursing those that change or add to the bible.
oh darn jw's thats you, you fit the bill in all of these!!!!!!
Forgot about this thread. To be fair I'll independently research the points brought up in this thread, and then share my opinions later when I get a moment. Have to give credit where it's due, good thread. I'll probably not agree with 90% of this thread, but to be fair I'll consider the points referenced. Good thread, Crazyguy.
i just got in from my daughters homecoming(she is a cheerleader and these guys make a huge deal out of this stuff).
they play 3 football games of various age groups.
it starts at 8 in the morning and just ended at 1:30. i just got in the house literally 5 minutes ago and i had to share.
Scott, with all due respect, it's not that Jehovah's Witnesses don't have zeal or don't preach with fervor, it's that people today are more cautious and apathetic. Maybe to a lesser extent even lazy. Those publishers set up in a visible area which wouldn't disturb or cause a safety concern for the crowd present. Now whether or not people would take the initiative to engage in discussion, wasn't something those publishers could have controlled. The people likely knew or had an idea about what those publishers were set up for, but either out of apathy, cautiousness due to not wishing to upset thei comfortable lifestyle and worldview, or laziness, they chose not to engage. Can't fault those brothers and sisters.
i started yesterday.
took the kids (they were both princesses) and my nephew to 3 different events.
got tons of candy and the kids had a blast.. .
Yes, do tell, is anyone celebrating Samhain this year? Anyone dressing up as a druid? Eating candy and playing with ouija boards later in the evening after being dressed like a smurf? On a meeting night nonetheless?
