Is it possible to identify the Man of Lawlessness?
It is common knowledge, today, among those who are truly scripturally informed, that the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society, makes the claim, that, they are, God's, 'Spirit Directed Organization.' That they, are, 'the way of the truth.' We know that Jesus had told his first century followers: ... "If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." [John 8:31,32]
Considering those words of Jesus, and what he had to say about knowing the truth, it should be an easy matter, to establish the claim of the Governing Body, as to them being the one true religion, or conversely, nothing more than a puffed-up, presumptuous, lying, false prophet.
As shocking as it may be to the followers of this religion, the Governing Body of Jehovah's, so called witnesses, has established a 133 year record of failed predictions and false prophecies. All the while, telling all of us, that they are, 'God's Spirit Directed Organization.' So, what they are tellings us, by making the claim that they are Spirit Directed, are also telling us, that Jehovah through the power of his Holy Spirit, has led them along a path of error, for all that 133 year period. Now Jesus very clearly told us all, the following: "Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth." [John 17:17] Added to that, the Apostle John supplies us with these words: "I write you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie originates with the truth." [1John 2:21]
Take a moment now to reason on this: For all of that 133 year period, was the Watchtower Society preaching the truth of God's word of truth? Looking at that failed record, could it be said, they actually knew the truth? Is it not also true, that if something spoken, or written by the Watchtower Society, perhaps in giving a prophecy, or making a prediction, but both of these fail to be the truth of the Bible, does not, that, then, that failed record constitute a lie, or in this case, many lies? That failed record should tell anyone that something is drastically wrong with their claim to being Spirit Directed. What might that be?
In these next words of Jesus, we will learn one of the things, that the Governing Body was lacking, that will, at least, in part, explain why that failed record even exists, for note these next words of Jesus, as he answers a question put to him by his followers: "So the disciples came up and said to him: "Why is it you speak to them by the use of illustrations?" In reply he said: "To you it is granted to understand the sacred secrets of the kingdom of the heavens, but to those people it is not granted. For whover has, more will be given him and he will be made to abound; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. That is why I speak to them by the use of illustrations, because looking they look in vain, and hearing they hear in vain neither do they get the sense of it; and toward them the prophecy of Isaiah is having fulfillment, which says 'By hearing, you will hear but by no means get the sense of it; and, looking, you will look but by no means see. For the heart of this people has grown unreceptive, and with their ears they have heard without response, and they have shut their eyes; that they might never see with their eyes and hear with their ears and get the sense of it with their hearts and turn back, and I heal them." [Matthew 13:10-15] [Isaiah 6:9,10]
So, here is, one of the main reasons for that failed record, Jesus focused on in his words in this passage of scripture. In simple terms, they was not granted to understand a word they were teaching or preaching. As Jesus pointed out, they looked, but looked in vain, they heard, but heard in vain, so naturally didn't get the sense of what they was reading, teaching or preaching, just as the Prophet Isaiah foretold, so it was, and still is, today!
Can we say, that because they had much knowledge, more was given to them? That they, because they possessed more knowledge, as they proceeded, that they were made to abound in knowledge? Not with that 133 year failed record, we cannot.
But Jesus did something else for his followers, upon his ascension to the right hand of his Father, for as Luke 24:45 explains to us: "Then he opened up their minds fully to grasp the meaning of the scriptures." Now, can anyone imagine, that these followers of the Christ, who was granted to understand the Holy Writings, who have had their minds fully opened to grasp the meaning of the scriptures, establishing a failed record, the like of which the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society has themselves established? Again, that failed record, tells us, that their minds was not fully opened to grasp the meaning of the scriptures, and they were not granted to understand all the sacred secrets of the kingdom of the Heavens. Their failed record, is ample proof of that.
That would have been virtually impossible, due to the fact that all of the followers of the Christ, in the first Century, were all anointed with the Holy Spirit, in the hands of the, 'one teacher and one leader,' and the very Son of God, could never himself, put forth a failed prediction or false prophecy, nor would he ever teach same, nor would they. Notice what the Apostle John will now tell you about the anointing of the Holy Spirit: "These things I write you about those who are trying to mislead you. And as for you, the anointing that you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to be teaching you; but, as the anointing from him is teaching you about all things, and is true and is no lie, and just as it has taught you, remain in union with him." [Matthew 23:8-12] [1John 2:27]
Listen to this next reason, just why the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society, has established that long failed record. Note these next words of Jesus: "If you love me, you will observe all of my commandments; and I will request the Father and he will give you another helper to be with you forever, the Spirit of the Truth, which the world cannot recieve, because it neither beholds it nor knows it. You know it, because it remains with you and is in you." [John 14:15-17] Of course, it remained with the Chosen Ones, who worshipped in spirit and in truth.
It becomes very obvious, because their long failed record also show us, that Jesus has not requested the Holy Spirit be given to the governing Body of the Watchtower Society; they could not receive it; it was not with them, nor was it in them; hence the main reason for that long established record, known to any, and all, interested Bible students today; and by taking it upon themselves, to tell all mankind that they are God's Spirit Directed Organization, is tantamount to committing the sin against the Holy Spirit, for by their very claim, and their long failed record, they are telling all, that Jehovah, through the power of his Holy Spirit, has led them along a path of sheer lies, and falsehoods for 133 years. If that is not the sin against the Holy Spirit, well, then, I don't know what is.
But aside from telling us, that they are Spirit Directed, they also lay claim to being the faithful slave of the parable at Matthew 24:45, but the Apostle Paul belies that claim, by telling us that it is Jesus who is the appointed Faithful Slave at Hebrews 3:1-6, but even more, Paul also tells us that Jesus was the, 'great priest over the house of God,' so, we know that the faithful slave and the great priest are one and the same person, Jesus; and we also know that this great priest was the coming reigning king of God's kingdom. So according to the Governing Body, they are both the faithful slave, the great priest, and, now, get this, the coming reigning king of God's kingdom. What was that old adage? "Oh! What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." How well that old adage fits the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society. [Hebrews 10:21]
Was it to be true, that the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society, really understood the Holy Writings, they would never exalt themselves to the position of the Faithful Slave, for they would know, that, that high and lofty position belongs solely to the Christ, and to fall from that height, will be the most humbling experience of their lives, and they should know, that in Jehovah's due time for it, they will surely be made to fall.
So, it is clearly obvious, in spite of their claims to the contrary, they are definitely not, 'Jehovah's Spirit Directed Organization!'
Since, the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society, has themselves, proven to us, by their own failed record of 133 years, that they do not understand the sacred secrets of the kingdom of the heavens, that they have not had their minds fully opened to grasp the meaning of the scriptures; then, there must be some mention of this organization, in the Bible, for how could it be operational, at this time, without, at least, some mention, somewhere in the pages of the Bible? We know for a positive fact, that Jesus foretold that many false prophets would be on the scene, just prior to his taking kingdom power, and he zeroed right in on the Watchtower Soceties Governing Body, when he spoke these following words: "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will give great signs and wonders so as to mislead, if possible, even the chosen ones." [Matthew 24:24]
In-as-much as the Governing Body makes the claim that they are, 'God's Spirit Directed Organization,' and they have involved themselves in, preaching, 'this good news of the kingdom,' for many, many, years now; this preaching work alone, actually does make them look like the one true religion, because Jesus did foretell a work such as theirs would be done, just prior to the complete end of our system of things, and his coming into kingdom power. [Matthew 24:14] However, since we already know, in spite of this preaching campaign, they are a false prophet; actually doing a work that they have not been commissioned to do, by God. This work, then, makes them a very presumptuous false prophet, pushing ahead of the creators wishes, and desires. Is there anything in the pages of the Bible to substantiate, this claim, I have made? If I cannot support what I say, I never would say it, in the first place.
Look now, at the proof, of what I say in Jeremiah 23:20-22,32- "The Anger of Jehovah will not turn back until he will have carried out and until he will have made the ideas of his heart come true. In the final part of the days you people will give your consideration to it with understanding." "I did not send the prophets, yet they themselves ran. I did not speak to them, yet they themselves prophesied. But if they had stood in my intimate group, [the chosen ones] then they would have made my people hear my own words, and they would have caused them to turn back from their bad way and from the badness of their dealings." "Here I am against the prophets of false dreams, is the utterance of Jehovah, who relate them and cause my people to wander about because of their falsehoods and because of their boasting." "But I myself did not send them or command them. So they will by no means benefit this people, is the utterance of Jehovah."
Did you notice? Jeremiah's prophecy was for the, 'final part of the days,' where we stand right now? Have we not been giving our consideration to this prophecy, with understanding? Do we, not, now, know, that Jehovah has not sent, spoken to, or commanded any one of the religious leaders, and their vast empire of Religion on this earth today? Not one single one of the Religious Leaders we find on our earth today, including and foremost, the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society, has been sent by Jehovah God. He has not spoken to, or commanded any one of them. Lump in with all of these, every one of the TV evangelists, as well. None, are sent by Jehovah God! They presumptuously push ahead, and run on their own.
Just to tighten the noose around the neck of the Governing Body a little tighter, I focus now on the words of the Apostle Paul who will tell us exactly why, the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society is able to mislead, if possible, even the chosen ones. Hear now these inspired words of Paul: "However, brothers, respecting the presence [coming] of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we request of you not to be quickly shaken from your reason nor to be exited through an inspired expression or through a verbal message [at your door]or through a letter AS THOUGH FROM US, to the effect that the day of Jehovah is here. Let no one seduce you in any manner, because it will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the man of lawlessness gets revealed, the son of destruction."
[2Thessalonians 2: 1-12]
It requires, that everyone read complete Paul's words in this passage, for without going into great detail, this man of lawlessness Paul speaks about is, in reality, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, for you will notice this man has an inspired expression, so, he's a religous man, and notice too, he has a verbal message or a letter, AS THOUGH FROM US to the effect that the day of Jehovah is here." How many times do you find a witness at your door, carrying a Watchtower or Awake Magazine? Book, Booklet, Tract, Brochure? Your Letter! Paul spoke about. With a highly polished scriptural presentation; Your verbal message. Add to all of that, the fact that the Governing Body will tell you that they are the anointed Brothers of the Christ. That's exactly what Paul meant when he said, "As though from us!"
Keep in mind, these words of Paul, as I show you how Jesus was in full harmony with Paul, for Paul ended his discussion with these words: ..."to the effect that the day of Jehovah is here." ...
Now, for the words of Jesus, and notice the close similarity: ""He said: "Look out that you are not misled; for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, 'I am He,' and the due time has approached.' Do not go after them."
Being, as I was, one of Jehovah's Witnesses for twenty-one years, I know, full-well exactly what the main theme of their door-to-door presentations was, or is. for I was taught to tell everyone, that the Christ has been invisibly present ever since the year 1914. Was that not telling them, that the, 'due time has approached?' Or, as Paul had said: ... "To the effect that the day of Jehovah is here?" Of course, it is.
Now, why would Jesus, who knew these ones was preaching this good news of the kingdom, tell all of us, not go after them, was it really true they was God's Spirit Directed Organization? Simple answer, they was not Jehovah's Spirit Directed Organization at all, but a mere apostate version of what the true organization might look like, was it to be true that Jehovah had an earthly organization. This one resembled true worship so closely, they might, if it was, at all possible, mislead even the chosen ones. Happily, they cannot mislead the chosen ones!
So, the Apostasy that Paul said, had to come first, is here now, in the form of all of the congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses all around our earthly sphere, all headed by this Man of Lawelessness, the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society.
Many today, assume, that the Apostasy Paul mentioned that had to come first, before Jehovah's Day arrived, was tied in with the entire empire of Religious Christendom. However, that would be a wrong assumption, and faulty reasoning. The reason being, Paul tied this Apostasy he spoke about, in with this composite man of lawlessness, who, himself, had an 'inspired expression,' showing us that this man was a religious institution, and, in that he had a verbal message, or letter that looked for all the world to come from the true anointed class, the Brothers of the Christ; would be the one Jesus had predicted might, 'mislead even the chosen ones, was that to be possible.' [Matthew 24:24] The one that was telling us all, that, 'the due time has approached.' That is exactly what they do, and are still doing today. [Luke 21:8]
At this point, it might pay to look at one dictionary definition of this word Apostasy, for I read in my Webster New World Dictionary, this following definition; In part: ... "an abandoning of what one has believed, as a faith, cause, principles," ect ...
I would wish, now to present the following quotes from the Watchtower's Governing Bodies own publications, and what they have to tell all of you about themselves and their Watchtower publications. Please read on, now:
"Yes, besides having God's spirit of illumination, a Christian needs Jehovah's theocratic organization in order to understand the Bible."
1957 "The world is full of Bibles, which Book contains the commandments of God. Why, then, do the people not know which way to go? … "God has not arranged for [His] Word to speak independently or to shine life-giving truths by itself. It is through his organization God provides this light." (Watchtower, May 1, 1957, pg. 274) [John 14:6] [Acts 2:33]
1972 "Only this organization functions for Jehovah's purpose and to his praise. To it alone God's Sacred Word, the Bible, is not a sealed book. " (The Watchtower; 7/1/1973; pp. 402) Jesus said to the Chosen Ones: "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 Not sealed to them!
1981 "We all need help to understand the Bible, and we cannot find the scriptural guidance we need outside the 'faithful and discreet slave' organization.'" (Watchtower, February 15, 1981, p.19) Perhaps the one in control of the Holy Spirit will find us; you think? [Acts 2:33]
1994 Channel to understanding the Bible... "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." (Watchtower; Oct. 1, 1994; p. 8) Obviously, they never read, Proverbs 2:1-6!
1937 "The Watchtower is issued twice each month and brings to its readers the current report which the Lord, in the exercise of his loving-kindness, manifests in the unfolding of his prophecies to those who are devoted to him....the Watchtower being the means the Lord is pleased to use to transmit his message of truth to the people, it is a real comfort to the remnant and the other sheep of the Lord to have this given to them regularly twice each month." (1937 Yearbook, p. 82) Oh! Yes! It is a real comfort to sit back and read that 133 year failed record. My! Such a Joy! Their message of Truth!
1940 Court's Question to Franz: "Who subsequently became the Editor of the magazine, the main editor of the 'Watch Tower' magazine?" Franz's Answer: "Jehovah God." (Fred W. Franz on the witness stand under oath, New York King's County Clerks' Court Record, 1940, vol. II, p 795) Notice, here, they put the blame for that record on Jehovah God, the main editor of the Watchtower Magazine.
1942 "Christ Jesus has caused the understanding of the prophetic dramas and pictures to be clear and set forth in the Watchtower publications. (Watchtower, Dec. 15, 1942 p. 376) 1959 "The evidence of the holy spirit in the quality and content of the writings published by the Watchtower Society should be the thing that satisfies, that convinces, together with a comparison of these things with the inspired Word of God, the Holy Scriptures." (Watchtower, Oct. 1, 1959, p. 607-608 Why, then, that 133 year failed record? Seems to me, something wasn't too clear. There's also evidence of the Holy Spirit tied in with that failed record. I suppose if we believe that, they will tell us another one.A little added humor.
If all have paid close attention to all of these Watchtower quotes, you have learned, that they blame Jehovah God, His Son, Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, for that 133 year record of failed predictions and false prophecies they have established. But all of these quotes alone, should show you all, that the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, is quite definitely the man of lawlessness Paul spoke about. Not to forget to mention, that all of these quotes also show you, that they are the ones with this inspired expression Paul told you about.
On top of all of that, they show you, that it is they who have that verbal message and letter; the Watchtower magazines being their letter. Notice, too, they take the position of the Faithful Slave, and by doing that, un-be-knowns to them, they also, being, only in their minds, that Faithful Slave as they make claim, also are in possession of the Holy Spirit Jehovah's true, main, principle teaching instrument. We will recall, it was Jesus upon his ascension received the promised Holy Spirit from his Father, so they lift themselves up heaven high, in taking that position of the Faithful Slave. Because right from the first Century and forward, right up until today, Jesus is in full control of His Fathers Holy Spirit, and as that, 'one teacher' and 'one leader' continues to do his teaching from the right hand of his Father in the heavenly Spirit Realm. Yet, they will tell you, that no one can understand the Bible apart from them; only they alone understand it so as to teach it to others. To all others, it is a sealed Book. If anyone else wishes to understand it, they must join forces with the Governing Bodies Watchtower Society; for they alone, understand this Holy Book. [Acts 2:33]
One would wonder, would they not, how so many millions are misled by this self-professed Organization of Jehovah God" Would the reason for that, not be, because they resemble so closely the one true religion; and being, able to mislead, if possible, even the chosen ones; but are not able to do that misleading, in their case, what chance have others, not of the chosen class, have? They all would be easy targets for this man of lawlessness class; quite easily misled. This begets the question, how does this organizatiion manage to maintain their power hold over all of these seven million, to date?
As always, during this discussion, Paul will answer that question, as well, for note what he will tell us, next: "But the lawless ones presence is according to the operation of satan with every powerful work and lying signs and portents and with every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth that they might be saved. So that is why God lets an operation of error go to them, that they may get to believing the lie, in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in unrighteousness. [2Thessalonians 2: 9-12]
For those who may believe, that Paul's words here do not apply to Jehovah's, so called, 'Christian Witnesses;' to those, I say, try telling anyone one of them, that the Governing Body is not, 'the Faithful Slave;' that, they are not, 'Jehovah's Spirit Directed Organization' and then, watch the sparks fly; you could never in a million years convince them, that they are all believing, and following, the lie! The reason for that is, because of the operation of error, Jehovah lets go to them, they so firmly believe that lie, that no one could convince them otherwise, no matter what you, or anyone else said to them. My recently departed wife, was a witness for over sixty years. I tried continually, to tell her that the Governing Body was not the Faithful Slave, that they was not Jehovah's Spirit Directed Organization. She branded me an Apostate, and, because of the influence of the Elders eventually left our marriage arrangement. They told her, and I know this for a fact, that I was a threat to her spirituality. So, like any faithful witness would, do, she grabbed up all the furniture and left me there in an empty apartment. I had to max out my credit-cards to refurnish it.
Recall now, these words of Paul: `... "not to be quickly shaken from your reason nor to be excited either through an inspired expression or through a verbal message [at the door] or through a letter AS THOUGH FROM US, to the effect that the day of Jehovah is here." Then, he added: "Let no one seduce you in any manner, because it will not come unless the Apostasy comes first ' ... ... Then, indeed, the lawless one will be revealed, whom the lord Jesus will do away with by the spirit of his mouth and bring to nothing by the manifestation of his presence, or more accurately, his, [Coming]! [2Thessalonians 2:2-8]
Recall, if you will, Paul's words words at 2 Thessalonians 2:5 where he had stated, these words: "Do you not remember that while I was yet with you, I used to tell you these things?" Some may just be thinking, what things were those? They was these following words: "Now what I am doing I will still do, that I may cut off the pretext from those who are wanting a pretext for those being found equal to us in the office of which they boast. For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for satan himself keeps transforming himself into an angel of light. It is therefore nothing great if his ministers also keep transforming themselves into ministers of righteousness.. But their end shall be according to their works." [2Corinthians 11:12-15]
These particular ministers of righteousness, will come to your door, looking like choiring angels, but do not be fooled by the appearance of those preaching this good news of the kingdom, because un-be-knowns to them, they are preaching the wrong message to you, and are themselves, not even aware that they are. The words of Paul at 2 Corinthians 4:3,4 apply as much to them as to anyone else. Consider what it is they are not aware of, next: "If, now, the good news we declare, is in fact veiled, it is veiled among those who are perishing, among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the [glory] of Christ who is the image of God might not shine through."
The rank and file of the Governing Body, will tell you, that because it is they who are preaching this good news of the kingdom, throughout all the inhabited earth, for a witness to all nations before the end comes; that this work of preaching, stamps them as the one true religion; but what they are not aware of, is what Jeremiah foretold, would be made known in the, 'final part of the days' when some would give their consideration to that prophecy with understanding; and learn that Jehovah never sent, spoke to, or commanded any of the religious leaders on this earth today. So, by admitting that it is they who are doing this work, rather than stamp them as the one true religion, they actually condemn themselves, due to the fact, that this foretold, good news of the kingdom, was anything but good news for the world of mankind. As well, they show themselves to be, an Apostate Version of the real Truth!
Three Bible writers will now focus on what actually is in store for this world, just prior to the end, beginning first with Matthews account: "Ìmmediately after the tribulation of those days`the Sun will be darkened, and the Moon will not give its light, and the Stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the Tribes of the earth will beat themselves in lamentation, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."
[Matthew 24:29-31]
Now for the disciple Luke: "Àlso there will be signs in Sun and Moon and Stars, and on the earth anguish of Nations, not knowing the way out because of the roaring of the Sea [ôf people] [Isaiah 57:20] and its agitation, while men become faint out of fear and expectation of the things coming upon the inhabited earth; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory." [Luke 21:25-27]
Now for John: "Look! He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, and those who pierced him; and all the Tribes of the earth will beat themselves in grief because of him." Yes! Amen. [Revelation 1:7] After reading what those three Bible writers had to say, for myself, I see no good news in their comments. I wonder how the rank and file get around the words of those three men? But now, we need to know, just how, and by what means will this Man Of Lawlessness be revealed?
Looking at this word reveal in my dictionary, I noted this definition: "To make known something hidden or kept secret; disclose; divulge to expose to view; show; exhibit; display; to make known by supernatural or divine means." This underlined portion fits in well, with what is actually the case, for notice Paul's words, next: " "Then, indeed, the lawless one will be revealed, whom the lord Jesus will do away with by the spirit of his mouth and bring to nothing by the manifestation of his presence; more accurately,coming." Some time ago I researched the greek word, Revealed, and learned, it meant to bring out into the open for all to see. Which is pretty much what my dictionary defined it as.
At some point in time, and I will not tell you that I profess to know exactly how, or when, but when the Christ brings this Man of Lawlessness out into open view, for all to see, by revealing him, by the spirit of his mouth, to especially, all of the rank and file, that seven million publishers as they call them, will get up from their kingdom hall seats, and all of them will Apostatize from that false religious organization, known as the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Penslyvania, and that World-Wide Religious Organization will very suddenly experience a World-Wide Collapse, when every publisher heads for those kingdom-hall doors and walks out. It will be then, that the Day of Jehovah is here, because Paul had told us that the Apostasy had to come first. When that Apostasy came to full bloom, and that Man of Lawlessness was finally brought right out into the open for all to see. Very probably in shocked surprise, all will learn, that the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, was, indeed the Man of Lawlessness, mentioned by the Apostle Paul.
I find it very surprising, that among every main-line Religion, every Religion anyone wants to name; not a one of them really gets the sense of what the Bible is all about. All of these, self-professed, self-appointed false prophets that have the audacity to call themselves Christian's, and profess themselves to be teachers of God's word, and leaders of other Christian's, haven't got a clue as to what they should be teaching, or preaching.
Do they all forget, or perhaps didn't know, because of such a great lack of Bible knowledge, that there is only, "one mediator between God and Men, the Man, Christ Jesus?" [1Timothy 2:5] [John 14:6] That there is only 'one teacher,' only, 'one leader?' [Matthew 23:8-12] Do they not know, that Jesus himself holds, 'authority over all flesh!' "All Authority in heaven and on earth has been given me," he said. [Matthew 28:18] [John 17:1,2] Holding all of that authority, over all flesh, Jesus is the only one who should be teaching and leading any and all Christian's today. We know that Paul told us that, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." [ Hebrews 13:8] Further to all of that, do they not know, that Jehovah is looking for only one kind of worshipper today, that he accepts only those who worship in the way he has marked out in his holy word? [John 4:22-24] Do they not know, that Jesus told that Samaritan Woman at the well side, that, that kind of worship was to come again? Do they not know, that only the seed of the heavenly Woman, had the work of bearing witness to Jesus? [Revelation 12:17] That there are only a very few of the chosen ones on our earth today, that actually do worship in spirit and in truth? That only a few would be sealed in their foreheads for heavenly life, only prior to the outbreak of the great tribulation? [Revelation 7:1-4]
Do they not know, that only the Chosen ones was mentioned by Jesus, when he gave the composite sign of his coming into kingdom power, as the only ones having divine favor? Did he not mention that only those ones could not be misled, was that to be even possible? [Matthew 24:24]
Does not anyone know of the pre-eminent position now held by the Christ, and since the first century? Is everyone unfamiliar with these following words of Paul: "For this very reason also God exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name, so that in the name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven and those on earth and those under the ground, and every tongue should openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father." [Philippians 2:9-11]
Add to that, something else, most of religious christendom fails to get the sense of, are these following words of Paul: ... "It is according to the operation of the mightiness of his strength, with which he has operated in the case of the Christ when he raised him up from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above every Government and Authority and Power and Lordship and every name named, not only in this system of things, but also in that to come. He also subjected all things under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills up all things in all." [Ephesians 1:19-23]
Lastly, do they not know, that Jesus is the only one in possession of Jehovah's true teaching instrument, the Holy Spirit, which he received from the Father at his ascension; so, he's the only one who can teach his Fathers word, in full accuracy? Nor do they know, that he is the only one who can anoint truth hungry ones, so that they will come to know Jehovah's word very well, in full accuracy? [Acts 2:33] [1John 2:27]
As for the entire empire of Religion on this earth today, coupled with the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society and all of their followers, Jehovah's Witnesses, so called; they are all an exercise in futility, to end them all; all will be destroyed when the words of Zephaniah the Prophet finally comes true, at Chapter 0ne, verses 14-18- So read on, and learn what usurping the power and position of the true Messiah, will bring upon all of you self appointed, self exalted, false Prophets!
I do believe, that my theme Question, has been adequateley answered, and then, some!
Writer: William James Parker
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(Watchtower; June 15, 1951; p. 375)