by JH 33 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
If there is a God, it certainly isn't responsible for the literature in the bible
2 Tim 3:16
16 All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.
In my opinion--and it's just that, a personal opinion--I think it's pointless to ask such a thing. If there is a God who intends to justly "save" people, isn't it up to that God to decide who gets saved or not? Some religions and people enjoy the superiority that comes with thinking they know the answer to this (like JWs), but in the end no one can speak for God on this issue...even if I have been hurt by people in the Watchtower who I feel did some very evil things to me (and they have), it still isn't for me to decide.
Again, just a personal opinion.
If there is a God, it certainly isn't responsible for the literature in the bible2 Tim 3:16
16 All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.
Eyes Open: All scripture is written by humans and may or may not be beneficial for any number of things. :)
I'm just very saddened that people are worried about some divine being causing mass destruction having once believed the same thing and since come to understand that Daniel told the Jews under the Greeks they would be saved and that Revelation was foretelling the destruction of the Roman empire by God.
Armageddon didn't happen then when it was supposed to, and it ain't gonna happen now or in the future. We have to sort our problems out ourselves... problems like people believing in fallacies of which certain types of interpretations lead to high control groups.
But in answer to your question, I don't think they would be saved. They perform works in Jesus' name, but he would call them workers of lawlessness. I don't know about their children, though...
I'm a universalist: I believe everyone is will be "saved."
I believe everyone is will be "saved."
But each their own planet...
I believe everyone is will be "saved."But each their own planet...
I think really screwed up, very evil people will have to go through rehab, therapy and do community service. Own planet? Good idea for some, but not in a Mormon way.
Well, according to an e-mail my Elder/Dad and braniac sent me. And I swear this is true! "Son the thought has occurred to me that Jehovahs Witnesses are really in a win/win situation. That is because if we are correct in our understanding of the Bible understanding, we will have everlasting life someday, wheras those in Christendom and Babylon the Great will have death. However, even if we are way off base in our understanding of things, we will STILL get everlasting life because none of our core beliefs, such as belief in Jesus as our personal saviour are so contrary to Christendoms belief that we would be worthy of Hellfire."
I could hardly believe it. Anybody ever heard such a thing? Talk about trying to have all your bases covered....................................oompa
Bad deal when your dad can preach to you in an email....
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The JW concept of Armageddon is totally different than most other religions. I don't believe the JW version.
With that being said, I hope that most will be saved, but my gut feeling says no.
From a doctrinal standpoint they have just as much a chance as do the churchgoers. The churches are full of false teachings, just as much so as the WTBTS. God reads hearts and know who puts faith in the ransom sacrifice of Jesus for forgiveness of sins. I don't think God expects us to have a perfect understanding of the Bible and I don't believe anyone does.
