"It is appreciated that these documents do not reflect the current understanding of the Bible enjoyed by Jehovah's Witnesses, and for up-to-date information the reader is encouraged to visit the Official Site of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society."
http://www.strictlygenteel.co.uk/
If you want to show a JW some of the older publications from a non-apostate and 'safe' website..
by The Quiet One 63 Replies latest watchtower bible
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The Quiet One
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The Quiet One
"The dark peoples of Africa (descendants of Ham, typical of sinful, degraded peoples)"
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The Quiet One
"PASTOR RUSSELL'S DIVINE ORDINATION3:1.Moreover He said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.— The Prophet was to find something. As Ezekiel ate the book in the hand of God, so the "faithful and wise servant" of this day absorbed, assimilated, the Plan of the Ages which was in the power (hand) of the Almighty..." "It was not of himself that he learned and taught the Divine Plan; but God Himself caused him to learn, believe and teach."
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The Quiet One
"3:9.As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead; fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.— The forehead is symbolic of wisdom. A man of high forehead, as was Pastor Russell, is of a high type of intellect. Pastor Russell's mind was made strong against opponents of the Reform which is ushering in the everlasting Kingdom of Messiah. It is impossible for error to withstand truth. (Luke 21:15.) As in apostolic days, believers in Present Truth call themselves "in the Truth" (2 Pet 1:12), the teachings of the Word of God are termed "the Truth" (1 John 3:19), and those who believe them are known as "Truth people." (3 John 4.) The mind of Pastor Russell was filled with Truth. "
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The Quiet One
"In all his warnings he claimed no originality. He said that he could never have written his books himself. It all came from God, through the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit."
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The Quiet One
"The Millennium (Rev. 20:3, 4, 7) began in 1874, with the Return of Christ.."...
"For seven years after Christ's Return in 1874" .. And so on. These are just a few quotes from one book, The Finished Mystery. Please post any other interesting things you find on the site..
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Honesty
Most JW's will consider it an apostate website.
I showed a bonafide first edition (1921) 'Harp of God' book to a JW elders a couple of years ago.
He called it an apostate copy and also called me an apostate.
Most JW's DO NOT WANT THE TRUTH.
They are happy right where they are.
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Apognophos
The forehead is symbolic of wisdom. A man of high forehead, as was Pastor Russell, is of a high type of intellect.
lolphrenology
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The Quiet One
Honesty- "There is also another reason for these publications being made available in this way: Some of these books are available on the Internet through sites run by apostates, which means that the person who wishes to consult them may also be exposed to other material of an apostate nature.
It was felt that the need existed for a "safe" site for brothers and sisters who wish to see these early publications to do so in the context of a website containing no dangerous apostate ideas.
This site is maintained by one of Jehovah's Witnesses who fully supports the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.".. It also has a link on the main page to request a bible study through Jw.org .. Thanks for the feedback, though, it makes the effort feel SO worthwile.
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The Searcher
Honesty said - "Most JW's DO NOT WANT THE TRUTH. They are happy right where they are."
Sadly, that is the truth!!!!! Many actually believe the fairy tale that they are in a 'spiritual paradise'.