by The Searcher 55 Replies latest watchtower bible
Shouldn't nearly 8 million Witnesses be saying that about the several doctrinal U-turns in the July 15th Watchtower?
A JW has to actually know what their beliefs are to see the "U turn" in the first place.
Notice that Watchtower's catch phrase is not "understand, obey, and be blessed"
DATA-DOG - You said,
"A huge "angel of light" factor in my opinion, will be that having all the flock partake will give them what every JW is missing. That is a feeling of closeness with Jesus. That could be the spiritual security blanket that seals the deal, so to speak."
My feelings exactly! What better way to make the 8 million really feel closer to "Mother" and Christ, by being part of the worldwide communal meal of our Redeemer.
"Mother" has been consolidating the 'business' and the finances - it's now time to do the same with the geese who lay the golden eggs - the publishers!
The Kingdom Interlinear makes a mockery of the teaching of the 144,000 ruling as kings in heaven.
Here is how it's translated from the Greek:
"And you made them to the God of us kingdom and priests, and they are reigning upon the earth." (Revelation 5:10) Where will they be 'reigning'? Upon the earth! What will they be reigning as? They will not be kings, they will be princes!! (Psalm 45:17) Isaiah 32:1 says, "Look! A king (not 'kings') will rule for righteousness itself; and as respects princes, they will rule as princes for justice itself." I've never seen "144,000 thrones" quoted in Scripture - 12, yes!
There is no hope out there without being adopted out of the Adamic offspring into Jah's family as a bro or a sis of Christ. (including OT saints as per Heb11) The other sheep are clearly identified in Eph. Ch 2 as non-jewish believers that are co-hairs with Christ being in the one flock. Look what happens to those remaining on earth after the millenium -they are called Gog and Magog and are easily assembeled against the holy city and the camp of the holy ones (few). Those have not entered New Jerusalem while the doors stood open during the millenium (Rev:21 last couple of verses) Rev 22:14,15 shows that only INSIDE new jerusalem saved ones are to be found. V15 shows that outside of NJ nothing good is to be found. The earthly class doctrine is so so flawed. Another line of biblical reasoning is that everyone worshipping the wild beast of Rev will drink of the wrath of God. Those who overcome are described in Rev 15:2 as standing on the sea of glass (in heaven) or consider Rev 20:4 says that those will reign with Christ for 1000y. Finally: The great crowd (Rev7) is serving in the divine habitation (per JW interlinear). THis is clearly confirmed in Rev 19:1.
This WT-fortification will fall for sure before the GT.
God bless.
i almost enjoy reading this senseless twaddle trying to second-guess what that stupid cult is going to invent next. try moving on folks--nothing to see here.
When I was an active JW a Greek guy pointed out that where the N.T says "over" the word meant "upon", I think he showed me two cases of this in Revelation, if memory serves ?
This was the start of real doubts for me, why were the WT altering the text ? Of course, I put that on the back-burner.
I still think that, though it is the very best move from many aspects, having all partake, they will not have the courage, or rather shameless Chutzpah, to bring it in.
The next step is that the WT will begin producing Memorial wine and unleavened bread.
Each congregation will have the ceremonial package delivered just in time for the Memorial. A 'donation' will be transferred from the Congregation's bank account to the Branch.
The WT has taken ownership of all the Kindom Halls and inevitably will be moving all assemblies and conventions to WT owned properties.
It just makes good business sense...
ginger
Of course, only this approved Matzo and wine can be used, only these are "Blessed" by the OctoPope, the GB.
Come on Bigmac.. There is no need to be mean. There is certainly nothing wrong with keeping your ears to the tracks. Many of us have serious concerns for our family. I would take your own advice if you don't like a particular topic.
1914, 1935 ... really doesn't bother me how they teach it.
But if they mess with the horn-blowing in Cedar Point Ohio in 1922, I'm out the door.
Rub a Dub
