I don't know if this is the right place to put this topic, so feel free to correct me. I'm looking for the Watchtower Magazine (in any format, PDF, scan, etc) from April 1st, 1979. The one which talks about how Jesus is not the mediator for all mankind. I know it might be an elusive magazine to get ahold of, but if any of you reading this have a vast Watchtower magazine library, would you consider helping out a fellow? In 2 weeks some Witnesses I came across are coming to my house, and I'd like to have it for if the topic of Jesus' mediation comes up, and I can show them what the Watchtower teaches.
Looking for a certain Watchtower Magazine
by truthlover1991 9 Replies latest watchtower bible
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blondie
Our poster, Atlantis, may be able to help. He may look in here or send him a private message.
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blondie
Or check www.alibris.com
http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?
Put in Watchtower 1979
They are listed at less than $3, 1979 Watchtower bound volumes
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AndDontCallMeShirley
In 2 weeks some Witnesses I came across are coming to my house, and I'd like to have it for if the topic of Jesus' mediation comes up, and I can show them what the Watchtower teaches.
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Just curious. What do you hope to accomplish? Jehovah's Witnesses do not care that Jesus is not their Mediator. They are content to be in line for hand-me-down, secondary, by-extension salvation through the governing body.
Are these JW friends concerned about this doctrine, or are you hoping to convince them of something other than what the GB teaches?
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wasblind
Jehovah's Witnesses do not care that Jesus is not their Mediator. They are content to be in line for hand-me-down, secondary, by-extension salvation through the governing body._____ADCMS
LMAO @ ADCMS
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JeffT
I have the bound volume. PM me your email address and I'll scan it and send it to you.
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Newly Enlightened
You can't use it from the WT lib print out?
WT 4/1 1979 pg 31
QuestionsFromReaders
Is Jesus the “mediator” only for anointed Christians?
The term “mediator” occurs just six times in the Christian Greek Scriptures and Scripturally is always used regarding a formal covenant.
Moses was the “mediator” of the Law covenant made between God and the nation of Israel. (Gal. 3:19, 20) Christ, though, is the “mediator of a new covenant” between Jehovah and spiritual Israel, the “Israel of God” that will serve as kings and priests in heaven with Jesus. (Heb. 8:6; 9:15; 12:24; Gal. 6:16) At a time when God was selecting those to be taken into that new covenant, the apostle Paul wrote that Christ was the “one mediator between God and men.” (1 Tim. 2:5) Reasonably Paul was here using the word “mediator” in the same way he did the other five times, which occurred before the writing of 1 Timothy 2:5, referring to those then being taken into the new covenant for which Christ is “mediator.” So in this strict Biblical sense Jesus is the “mediator” only for anointed Christians.
The new covenant will terminate with the glorification of the remnant who are today in that covenant mediated by Christ. The “great crowd” of “other sheep” that is forming today is not in that new covenant. However, by their associating with the “little flock” of those yet in that covenant they come under benefits that flow from that new covenant. During the millennium Jesus Christ will be their king, high priest and judge. For more detailed information, see Aid to Bible Understanding, pages 1129 and 1130 under “Mediator”; also God’s“Eternal Purpose” Now Triumphing for Man’s Good, page 160, paragraph 10; also TheWatchtower issues of February 15, 1966, pages 105 through 123; November 15, 1972, pages 685 and 686, under the subheading “Leading the Way to a New Covenant”; and April 1, 1973, pages 198 and 199, under the subheading “The New Covenant.”
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At Psalm 89:19,who are the “loyal ones ”to whom Jehovah spoke in a vision? An examination of Psalm 89 reveals that the subject matter is the Kingdom covenant. Verses 19, 20 and 29 of this psalm read: “At that time you spoke in a vision to your loyal ones, and you proceeded to say: ‘I have placed help upon a mighty one; I have exalted a chosen one from among the people. I have found David my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him . . . And I shall certainly set up his seed forever and his throne as the days of heaven.’”
The account of 1 Chronicles 17 reveals that the promise of a continuing dynasty in the house of David was revealed to the prophet Nathan in a vision. First Chronicles 17:15 tells us: “According to all these words and according to all this vision was the way that Nathan spoke to David.” Therefore, the “loyal ones” are Nathan and David, with David receiving the divine revelation through Nathan.
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Questions From Readers
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Is Jesus the “mediator” only for anointed Christians?
The term “mediator” occurs just six times in the Christian Greek Scriptures and Scripturally is always used regarding a formal covenant.
Moses was the “mediator” of the Law covenant made between God and the nation of Israel. (Gal. 3:19, 20) Christ, though, is the “mediator of a new covenant” between Jehovah and spiritual Israel, the “Israel of God” that will serve as kings and priests in heaven with Jesus. (Heb. 8:6; 9:15; 12:24; Gal. 6:16) At a time when God was selecting those to be taken into that new covenant, the apostle Paul wrote that Christ was the “one mediator between God and men.” (1 Tim. 2:5) Reasonably Paul was here using the word “mediator” in the same way he did the other five times, which occurred before the writing of 1 Timothy 2:5, referring to those then being taken into the new covenant for which Christ is “mediator.” So in this strict Biblical sense Jesus is the “mediator” only for anointed Christians.
The new covenant will terminate with the glorification of the remnant who are today in that covenant mediated by Christ. The “great crowd” of “other sheep” that is forming today is not in that new covenant. However, by their associating with the “little flock” of those yet in that covenant they come under benefits that flow from that new covenant. During the millennium Jesus Christ will be their king, high priest and judge. For more detailed information, see Aid to Bible Understanding, pages 1129 and 1130 under “Mediator”; also God’s “Eternal Purpose” Now Triumphing for Man’s Good, page 160, paragraph 10; also The Watchtower issues of February 15, 1966, pages 105 through 123; November 15, 1972, pages 685 and 686, under the subheading “Leading the Way to a New Covenant”; and April 1, 1973, pages 198 and 199, under the subheading “The New Covenant.”
ADCMS is right, they don't care. I have had several JWs come to the door and they do not know this. One JW said she would look into this and return with the answer. She initially thought I had been making up the idea. She returned with a two page printout from their CD Rom and read the whole article to me. The funny thing is, she read out the scripture that states Jesus is the mediator for all men and then proceeded to read out the printout which waffled on about how he was not. They just don't see it and once the WTBTS has put something in writing they will believe that above what the bible says.
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truthlover1991
Thank you everyone for your comments. Even though they may not care, there's a chance that they will, and as long as there's a chance, I'm willing to take it. They may never return after this, or it may spark their curiosity. Either way, as long as there's even 1%, I'll take it. It's not about trying to convince them about the WT, it's simply wanting to open their minds and have them to think for themselves, even if it's just for that one occasion. Discussions that can lead to further discussion: that's my goal. No ulterior motives, just presenting the information and allowing THEM to make their own conclusions based on the information given, no matter what conclusion they come to.
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Nathan Natas
Have you checked your local laundromat?