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Do Current WT writers review Early Russell Writings? Obviously not.

by objectivetruth in

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from the book "the divine plan of the ages" - c.t.

russell 1886. as a forcible illustration we mention the sodomites.

surely, if we shall find the restitution of the sodomites clearly taught, we may feel satisfied of the truth of this glorious doctrine of restitution for all mankind, spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets.... unto the jews of capernaum he said, "if the mighty works which have been done in thee had been done in sodom, it would have remained until this day.

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Doggone -

I agree, what happened in 1988 was poor Coordination and direction within the Writing Department. Not multiple reversals of view.

But these errors, show you that not even the writers can keep up with the nonsense and lies.

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Why did God/Jehovah/Jesus create Viruses and bacteria that can kill humans and animals?

by Jon Preston in

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i know this topic has been spoken about but i havent seen an official thead about it.

so theists why did god create these and why does he co tinue to allow them?

are they from the talking snake, satan?.

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Jon,

Good Question.. I don't know the answer, and I've never thought about it but I'll take a shot.

1. Adam & Eve were created in the Garden of Eden, which was not Earth. (There was the Garden of Eden,Paradise,Earth - Adam & Eve we're kicked out of the Garden into Paradise - Cain was kicked out of Paradise onto the Earthe that we now know.) The Garden was possibly on the Solid Thick Ice Firmament, 15 Spiritual Cubits above Earth.

2. Adam & Eve had their Nature changed, from that of a Angelic/Physical nature, to that of Purely Physical.. This is the reason, that they saw that they were naked, they no longer had a Angelic aspect to their bodies.

- God clothed, and provided Physical Aspects that would make their lives on earth possible.

3. As for Animals, there are a few possible factors to consider.

- In the book of Jasher, you will see that the Fallen Angels, taught men the secrets of Inbreeding & Outbreeding. Once Inbreeding was introduced, animals became degraded and much weaker in Physical Nature. (This answers the question of how all the animal species could have fit into an ark.. Possibly there were not 100s of thousands of original breeds originally, and God Destroyed the unnatural breeds, that were susceptible to Disease and further degradation.

- This may also explain why Animals are Violent & even perverted at times.

- Since Some Viruses & Bacteria, do help us now, it is possible that all Viruses & Bacteria were created for the purpose of supporting different races of animal. (Not sure here)

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"...A God's Voice, And Not A Man's!" (Acts 12:22; 2 Thess. 2:3, 4) ... That Day Is Here!

by bjc2read in

question: how are members of the governing body of jehovah's witnesses themselves, actually viewed by jehovah's witnesses today?.

well, the following related experience may help answer that provocative question, giving us a glimpse of what the possible future days will bring us.

yes, the answer to that question may even be quite shocking to us, ... with simply terrible, disastrous results!!!

objectivetruth

Good Article.. Interesting site as well... Is that site where "The Conscious Class" meets up?

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Do Current WT writers review Early Russell Writings? Obviously not.

by objectivetruth in

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from the book "the divine plan of the ages" - c.t.

russell 1886. as a forcible illustration we mention the sodomites.

surely, if we shall find the restitution of the sodomites clearly taught, we may feel satisfied of the truth of this glorious doctrine of restitution for all mankind, spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets.... unto the jews of capernaum he said, "if the mighty works which have been done in thee had been done in sodom, it would have remained until this day.

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It makes COMPLETE sense, why the WT has to teach that S&G will not be Resurrected.. They also teach that Those Destroyed in the Flood have no hope.

The Purpose of the Hell Doctrine, or in this case All non JW's will be destroyed and cast into Gehenna at Armageddon, have one purpose. The purpose is to Scare members into being obedient, so that they continue to $upport the work. - When Salvation does not Depend on an organization, people stop attending Church, and they stop paying the Bills.

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Do Current WT writers review Early Russell Writings? Obviously not.

by objectivetruth in

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from the book "the divine plan of the ages" - c.t.

russell 1886. as a forcible illustration we mention the sodomites.

surely, if we shall find the restitution of the sodomites clearly taught, we may feel satisfied of the truth of this glorious doctrine of restitution for all mankind, spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets.... unto the jews of capernaum he said, "if the mighty works which have been done in thee had been done in sodom, it would have remained until this day.

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Punk - To the contrary, it matters now more than ever.

When Jesus gave the Parable of the Seed being thrown along the Roadway, WE are the ones that receive the Seed. Yahweh has called many of us out of the Watchtower, he has done this by opening our eyes to see that the Watchtower does not teach the Truth. - It is our privilege to show our distraught brothers and sisters the True Gospel, the Gospel of Love & Forgiveness.

People reject the God that is taught by Men, because they conceive that he is Demanding, And Judgemental and Self Righteous.

The God that Russell taught was a Merciful God, who has a PLAN for Every Man,Woman & Child that has ever lived.

there is one Book in particular, that was filled with Common Sense, and Hope (Excluding the While Puramid Thing : )

http://wtarchive.svhelden.info/archive/en/publications/1886_CR_MD1_The_Plan_of_Ages.pdf

With this message, it's easy to see why people were so Enthusiastic about this organization (Before it was an Organization)

The Overview of what is contained in this Book :

Jesus Died for all. From Adam to the Last Born child.

Everyone can be anointed by Holy Spirit and be guided to truth from the spirit.

Faithful anointed people gain Immortality & the share in teaching and assisting during the 1,000 year reign.

People that are not anointed, but are still Righteous gain everlasting life.

People that are Unrighteous,Wicked,Evil will ALL be resurrected. There chance to choose Life will be during the 1,000 year reign.

99.9% of Humans will eventually be worthy of everlasting life.

And after this Psalms 37 will be on the earth.

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Amazing Experience while in the Door to Door field service.. The work really is speeding up.

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a pioneer sister who just returned from pioneer school, and her elder husband, who was previously in bethel are in service.. when they come to an enthusiastic house holder.

after discussing the glorious messianic kingdom that has been ruling since 1914,err 1919 the house holder says "ok this really is good news, what must i do to be saved??".

brother elder and sister pioneer elder both look at each other, and they know right away the best answer... sister pioneer reaches into her bag pulling out her km approved preaching tablet device (she waves it around a. bit, with the purpose of impressing the householder how advanced the wt is), she then says i want to show you our website, jw .

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EndofM - Please consult the August 2014 KM regarding music volume at weddings..

After re examining Ecclesiastes 7:5 -"It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools."

The GB determined that if it is your first marriage, and you are married another JW it is admissable, to turn the radio up an additional 3 HZ

This was previously understood as being 3 HZ lower based on

Isaiah 30:29 You shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept, and gladness of heart, as when one sets out to the sound of the flute to go to the mountain of the Lord , to the Rock of Israel.

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Amazing Experience while in the Door to Door field service.. The work really is speeding up.

by objectivetruth in

a pioneer sister who just returned from pioneer school, and her elder husband, who was previously in bethel are in service.. when they come to an enthusiastic house holder.

after discussing the glorious messianic kingdom that has been ruling since 1914,err 1919 the house holder says "ok this really is good news, what must i do to be saved??".

brother elder and sister pioneer elder both look at each other, and they know right away the best answer... sister pioneer reaches into her bag pulling out her km approved preaching tablet device (she waves it around a. bit, with the purpose of impressing the householder how advanced the wt is), she then says i want to show you our website, jw .

objectivetruth

I wonder what happened to that family? They went back to Arizona. Nice folk, the Dad gave me a U.S. cent as a momento. I kept it for years before it got lost in house moves and such.

These types of things are the True Miracles of our time

Stories, and Memories shared between people that mutually Love one another, and care.. Care not because they want to get A reward, or beef up their resume.. But rather they care because all Humans are our Brothers and Sisters, and the law is in our hearts to love. - It's the little things that give people hope, and stick with them when The Dark Clouds role in again.

Heres a REAL Experience that I recently had... I believe that Matthew 5:42, is one of the most important scriptures.. " Give to the one who asks you" and I have determined that it is literal..

After leaving Wal Mart the other day there was a Homeless man and his wife sitting in the Median, I reached into my wallet and took out all the cash I had on me ($2) - I handed it to the man, and we locked eyes (He had beautiful blue eyes, but his face was Dirty & Cracked) - He said " Thank you so much Brother, it will come back to you" That was a really emotional moment, that has effected me deeply.. And it was that experience that prover to me that Matthew 5:42 is the truth, from God. - I hope that if enough people help that man, he too will find hope.

Sorry to take this sarcastic topic off topic, the U.S. Cent memento that the Dad gave to Punk and that Punk cherished and kept for so long is touching., that too is love.

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Amazing Experience while in the Door to Door field service.. The work really is speeding up.

by objectivetruth in

a pioneer sister who just returned from pioneer school, and her elder husband, who was previously in bethel are in service.. when they come to an enthusiastic house holder.

after discussing the glorious messianic kingdom that has been ruling since 1914,err 1919 the house holder says "ok this really is good news, what must i do to be saved??".

brother elder and sister pioneer elder both look at each other, and they know right away the best answer... sister pioneer reaches into her bag pulling out her km approved preaching tablet device (she waves it around a. bit, with the purpose of impressing the householder how advanced the wt is), she then says i want to show you our website, jw .

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I had the "Privilege" of Being on a circuit assembly part when I was 16.. It was a "Serve God in your youth" or something along those lines part..

I was a Regular Pioneer, so OF COURSE I had to provide answers like "I have been so encouraged" & "it's wonderful to spend so much time in Hot cars, baby sitting pioneer sisters brats" and all those blessings that come with "Pioneering" as a youth.

Honestly I only remember one specivic thing, from the interview..

There was an older Brother in my hall that had encouraged me to Pioneer, so I wanted to give him a shout out from the stage... I also wanted to give people a Jolt.. This older brothers name was Richard Springer, everyone in My congregation called him Dick.

So when the brother on the stage asked me.. - "So how have the older ones in your congregation helped you, in expanding your ministry"

I answered - "Well so many have encouraged me and assisted me, but Brother Springer in particular has helped me.. Several times a week Dick will help me practice my presentation, and Dick has giBen me valuable advice.. And Dick has really taken an interest in my spiritual growth.."

LOL - I Said dick 3 times from an assembly stage! YESSSS

Ugh.. At least I didn't say, "Well first I want to be a MS, and then go to MTS , and then be an Elder, and then the CO and then a CO then a DO, then well u get it.

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A serving elder's take on the new "tithing" arrangement

by TTATTelder in

the gb can kiss my ass.. i'm writing "0" on the little slip of paper they pass out.. hey here's a thought:.

you know that "widow's might" stuff they're always talking about?

well i'm pretty dang sure that the lady was giving from the heart not because she filled out some dumba$$ piece of paper pledging two small coins several months previous!.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses commonly meet in modest buildings called Kingdom Halls. How are expenses covered? They never pass collection plates, nor do they send out envelopes to solicit donations. Rather, any who appreciate the spiritual program can discreetly place a donation in a contribution box at the Kingdom Hall. - http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/lv/r1/lp-e/0/12165

Giving Until It Hurts

“YOU can call me a beggar; that doesn’t bother me. I’m begging for Jesus.” Those telling words of a Protestant minister underline the controversy that swirls around religious funding. Organized religion seems to be able to survive only with sizable financial support. Salaries need to be paid, temples need to be built and maintained, evangelizing campaigns need to be financed. How is the necessary money to be found?

For many churches, the answer is the tithe.* “Tithing is God’s way of financing His kingdom on the earth,” claims evangelist Norman Robertson. “It is His system of economics which enables the Gospel to be preached.” Not shy about reminding his followers of their responsibility to give, he emphatically states: ‘Tithing isn’t something you do because you can afford it. It is an act of obedience. Not tithing is a clear violation of God’s commandments. It is embezzlement.’—Tithing—God’s Financial Plan.

Most likely you agree that giving should be part of Christian worship. However, do you find insistent appeals for money disturbing, perhaps even offensive? Brazilian theologian Inácio Strieder accuses churches of resorting to tithing to “solve their institutional problems” and labels such practices “illegitimate, abusive, and a theological aberration.” The result, he observes, is that “unemployed people, widows, slum dwellers, and those who are incapable of critical thinking conclude that God has abandoned them and that they are obliged to give so much to ‘the preacher’ that their own families go hungry.”

You may wonder: ‘Are churches that enforce tithing correctly applying Scripture? Or could some religions be invoking the fear of God to fleece the flock? Really, does God expect us to give until it hurts, as some would say?’

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200271204/227/0

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Helpful Scriptural References - importance of Trust in God not Man

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psalms 118:8 - it is better to take refuge in jehovah than to trust in humans.. the scriptures are clear that jesus is the truth - the way - the life : john 4:6 - jesus said to him: i am the way and the truth and the life.

no one comes to the father except through me.

1 timothy 2:4 - whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.

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Psalms 118:8 - It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to trust in humans. The Scriptures are clear that Jesus is the Truth - The Way - The Life : John 4:6 - Jesus said to him: “I am the way and the Truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

1 Timothy 2:4 - Whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth. (John 4:6 Jesus is the Truth)

John 1:4,5 - What has come into existence by means of him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light is shining in the darkness, but the darkness has not overpowered it. John 10:9 - I am the door; whoever enters through me will be saved, and that one will go in and out and find pasturage.

John 11:25 - Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.

Ephesians 2:18 - because through him we, both peoples, have free access to the Father by one spirit.

Hebrews 10:20 - which he opened up for us as a new and living way through the curtain, that is, his flesh.

Acts 4:12 - 12 Furthermore, there is no salvation in anyone else, for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must get saved.

Acts 10:43 - 43 To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone putting faith in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.

2 Peter 1:8 - For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:9-11 - For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago.10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom.

2 Timothy 3:5 - having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away. (Another Translation - They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!)

Acts 1:8 -
But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes upon you,and you will be witnesses of me in Jerusalem, in all Jude′a and Samar′i·a, and to the most distant part of the earth.
(This spirit is strong enough to Expel Demons!) Matthew 12:28 But if it is by means of God’s spirit that I expel the demons, the Kingdom of God has really overtaken you.
Romans 8:11 - If, now, the spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also make your mortal bodies alive through his spirit that resides in you.
Luke 24:49 - And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.

Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us through Jesus Christ what is well-pleasing in his sight, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

2 Timothy 3:16,17 - All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work. (Fully,Completely,Every, No Exceptions & Nothing Additional is needed.)

Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the good news it is, in fact, God’s power for salvation to everyone having faith to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

1 Peter 2:2 - As newborn infants,form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation. - Compare to :Watchtower 1981 Nov 15 p.27 - Unless we are in touch with this channel of communication that God is using, we will not progress along the road to life, no matter how much Bible reading we do. Which Statement is Correct?

Newborn Infants eat 12 Times Per Day (4 Times more than an Adult!)
Unadulterated means : not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute.
By Means of it. = Because of it.

The scriptures are clear that we should not blindly trust anyone, and we should be cautious at all times. (Matthew 10:16) 1 Thessalonians 5:21 - 21 Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.

1 John 4:1 - Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired statement, but test the inspired statements to see whether they originate with God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Galatians 1:8 - However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed. What is this Good News? The Good News is that Jesus came to Earth to Die, for Every Man - The Below Scriptures show this.

For all (1st Timothy 2:6; Isaiah 53:6)
For every man (Heb. 2:9)
For the world (John 3:16)
For the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2)
For the ungodly (Rom. 5:6)
For false teachers (2 Peter 2:1)
For many (Matthew 20:28)
For Israel (John 11:50-51)
For the Church (Eph. 5:25)
For "me" (Gal. 2:20)

Galatians 1:10 - Is it, in fact, men I am now trying to persuade or God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I would not be Christ’s slave.

Jeremiah 23:16 - This is what Jehovah of armies says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who are prophesying to you. They are deluding you. The vision they speak is from their own heart, Not from the mouth of Jehovah.

Jeremiah 23:33 - “And when this people or a prophet or a priest asks you, ‘What is the burden of Jehovah?’ you should reply to them, ‘“You people are the burden! And I will cast you off.

Proverbs 30:12 - 12 There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes But has not been cleansed from its filth.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself keeps disguising himself as an angel of light. 15 It is therefore nothing extraordinary if his ministers also keep disguising themselves as ministers of righteousness. But their end will be according to their works.

Prophets & False Prophets - What is a "Prophet"? / προφήτης / prophetes The English word prophet comes from the Greek word προφήτης (profétés) meaning advocate. verb (used with object), ad·vo·cat·ed, ad·vo·cat·ing. 1. to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument;recommend publicly. Cognate: 4396 prophḗtēs (from 4253 /pró, "beforehand" and 5346 /phēmí, "elevating/asserting one idea over another, especially through the spoken-word") – properly, one who speaks forth by the inspiration of God; a prophet.See 4394 (prophēteia). A prophet (4396 /prophḗtēs) declares the mind (message) of God, which sometimes predicts the future (foretelling) – and more commonly, speaks forth His message for a particular situation. 4396 /prophḗtēs ("a prophet") then is someone inspired by God to foretell or tell-forth (forthtell) the Word of God.

Jesus Warned us to Expect False Prophets - Matthew 24:24 For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will perform great signs and wonders so as to mislead, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Mark 13:22 - 22 For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the chosen ones.

Jehovah & Jesus, show us how to Identify False Prophets - Deuteronomy 18:20-22 - “If any prophet presumptuously speaks a word in my name that I did not command him to speak or speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet must die. 21 However, you may say in your heart: “How will we know that Jehovah has not spoken the word?” 22 When the prophet speaks in the name of Jehovah and the word is not fulfilled or does not come true, then Jehovah did not speak that word. The prophet spoke it presumptuously. You should not fear him.

Jeremiah 23:6,7 - 16 This is what Jehovah of armies says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who are prophesying to you. They are deluding you. The vision they speak is from their own heart, Not from the mouth of Jehovah. 17 They are saying again and again to those who disrespect me, ‘Jehovah has said: “You will enjoy peace.”’ And to everyone who follows his own stubborn heart they say, ‘No calamity will come upon you.’

Matthew 7:15 - Be on the watch for the false prophets who come to you in sheep’s covering, but inside they are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits you will recognize them. Never do people gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles, do they? 17 Likewise, every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit.

Jehovah & Jesus have Given Powerful Signs to Every Organization, that has ever existed. - The Scriptures do not Forbid, us to expect a Sign, to prove What God's Will is. Moses asked for 1 Sign to Prove to the Israelite s, that Jehovah HAD chosen him to lead them - Jehovah gave him 3! (And later many more) Exodus 4:1-9 4 However, Moses answered: “But suppose they do not believe me and do not listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘Jehovah did not appear to you.’” 2 Then Jehovah said to him: “What is that in your hand?” He answered: “A rod.” 3 He said: “Throw it on the ground.” So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it. 4 Jehovah now said to Moses: “Reach out your hand and seize it by the tail.” So he reached out and seized it, and it became a rod in his hand. 5 God then said: “This is so that they may believe that Jehovah the God of their forefathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.” 6 Jehovah said to him once more: “Put your hand, please, into the upper fold of your garment.” So he put his hand into the fold of his garment. When he drew it out, why, his hand was stricken with leprosy like snow! 7 Then he said: “Return your hand into the upper fold of your garment.” So he returned his hand into his garment. When he drew it out of the garment, it was restored like the rest of his flesh!8 He said: “If they will not believe you or pay attention to the first sign, then they will certainly heed the next sign. 9 Still, even if they will not believe these two signs and refuse to listen to your voice, you will take some water from the Nile River and pour it out on the dry land, and the water that you take from the Nile will become blood on the dry land.

Gideon asked for Three Signs , on 2 different occasions! Judges 6:17 - Then he said to him: “If, now, I have found favor in your eyes, show me a sign that you are the one speaking with me.

Judges 6:36-40 "36 Then Gid′e·on said to the true God: “If you are saving Israel by means of me, just as you have promised, 37 here I am laying a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew on the fleece only but all the ground around it is dry, then I will know that you will save Israel by means of me, just as you have promised.” 38 And that is how it happened. When he rose up early the next day and wrung the fleece, he squeezed off enough dew from the fleece to fill a large banquet bowl with water. 39 However, Gid′e·on said to the true God: “Do not let your anger burn against me, but let me ask just once more. Let me, please, make just one more test with the fleece. Please let the fleece alone be dry while there is dew all over the ground.” 40 So that is what God did that night; only the fleece was dry, and there was dew all over the ground."

Luke 11:29-32 Jesus did not deny the people a sign. When the crowds were massing together, he began to say: “This generation is a wicked generation; it looks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jo′nah. 30 For just as Jo′nah became a sign to the Nin′e·vites, so will the Son of man be to this generation.

2 Kings 20:8-11 - Jehovah altered the shadows as a sign for Hezekiah! 8 Hez·e·ki′ah had asked Isaiah: “What is the sign to show that Jehovah will heal me and that I will go up on the third day to the house of Jehovah?” 9 Isaiah replied: “This is the sign from Jehovah to show you that Jehovah will carry out the word that he has spoken: Do you want the shadow on the stairway to move forward ten steps or back ten steps?” 10 Hez·e·ki′ah said: “It is an easy thing for the shadow to extend itself ten steps but not to go back ten steps.” 11 So Isaiah the prophet called out to Jehovah, and He made the shadow on the stairway of A′haz go back ten steps after it had already descended the steps.

2 Corinthians 12:12 - 12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were produced among you with great endurance, and by signs and wonders and powerful works.

Other New Testament Verses Discussing Signs. Acts 8:9-13 Acts 8:6 Acts 2:22 Acts 14:3 Mark 16:16-17

Anything taught as doctrine must be supported by at least two or three clear and unambiguous Biblical passages. The main things are the plain things. We can be certain that if God did not establish a teaching with two or three solid witnesses in Scripture then He did not intend for us to teach it as Biblical truth. We know this because God has given us this principle in a way that follows this principle, that is, He repeated it in both the Old and the New Testaments:

Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
Matthew 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

This principle is fundamental not only to Biblical Hermeneutics, but to Epistimology in general. How do we know anything? When it is confirmed and corroborated by a variety of witnesses. This is true whether studying the Bible or Biology. Application of this rule immediately clears away the debris accumulated from centuries of unfounded speculations and lays bare the bedrock of the true Biblical doctrines of Eschatology.