The 1914 generation is still going strong 100 years later - 2014 study article.

by THE GLADIATOR 443 Replies latest watchtower bible

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  TheOldHippie

  wallsofjericho, you said that "

  They were not simply alive during the lifetime of those in the first group, but they were anointed with holy spirit during the time that those of the first group were still on earth. Thus, not every anointed person today is included in “this generation” of whom Jesus spoke.

  so we have closed the call again? you are only part of the second group if you were anointed during the lifetime of the first group huh?

  so why would there be a continuation of anointing if they are no longer part of the "generation"? Are these ones the new "replacements" that were spoken of for so many years after 1935? Or are these "mentally unstable" losers?

  so ironic, the reducing number of anointed was the hallmark of how close the end was, the aging of the generation was another side of that same coin.

  Now they are talking about how old the 2nd group are in years now. These guys are so god dam lame"

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  You are mixing two things up. They are not closing the call. Those claiming to be of the anointed and now being 20 years of age or whatever, still are of the anointed - at least in their own eyes, I mean nobody has the right to doubttheir claim.

  But - that does not interfer with the overlap generation statement. There are two things in question. First is that these youngsters are of the remnant. OK, so be it. Second has to do with the end time chronology - and the overlap generation and the closeness of the end means that those advanced in age among the anointed are part of the second part of the overlap generation.

  So although there are young people claiming to be of the remnant, that does not postpone the end time, because its closeness is based on the overlap and not on the youngsters among them.

  So the story goes.
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  Stauros

  16 The second group included in “this generation” are anointed contemporaries of the first group. They were not simply alive during the lifetime of those in the first group, but they were anointed with holy spirit during the time that those of the first group were still on earth. Thus, not every anointed person today is included in “this generation” of whom Jesus spoke. Today, those in this second group are themselves advancing in years. Yet, Jesus’ words at Matthew 24:34 give us confidence that at least some of “this generation will by no means pass away” before seeing the start of the great tribulation. This should add to our conviction that little time remains before the King of God’s Kingdom acts to destroy the wicked and usher in a righteous new world.— 2 Pet. 3:13 .

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  The Great Tribulation commenced after the 911 attacks, where the United States, Great Britain, and France, came together in agreement to wage war in The Holy Land. The Great Tribulation is not against any so called "Christians", but against those of Abrahams descendants, who are misled by false prophets (Muhammad). The nation of Islam are hated by all nations, as they are labeled as terrorists for waging war against those that are waging war against them.......make application of the prophecies to those of the Islamic faith (Muslims), and you will understand the fulfillment of prophecy.

  E.
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  mind blown

  Wow! After being away for so long and seeing the WTS through new eyes, these type articles remind me of scientology propaganda at its hard core finest.....
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  Now they have:

  1. The Governing Body (AKA, FDS)

  2. Anointed of the first group

  3. Anointed of the second group

  4. Anointed belonging to no group

  5. Great crowd.
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  THE GLADIATOR

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  And 6. The great multitude that no man can number.

  My examination of the Bible has led me to an unshakable conviction that this refers to the worldwide network of apostates that will enter the Kingdom ahead of all unwise virgins who run out of oil.
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  Finkelstein

  Based from the fact that there is no biblical support for this double anointed class/generation tells of the indulgent

  spin doctoring the WTS. is up to to extend their false prophecy doctrine(s).

  The Watchtower Corporation celebrity 100 years of bullshitting the public for literature sales.
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  AlphaMan

  “This generation will by no means pass away until all these things happen.” (Matt 24:35)We understand that in mentioning “this generation,” Jesus was referring to two groups of anointed Christians. The first group was on hand in 1914....The second group included in “this generation” are anointed contemporaries of the first group.

  Seriously.....you have got to be shitting me!!! How can any JW left with a brain believe this made up nonsense?

  Why would an intelligent God have his people believe generation teachings completely different than this, then change them several times, then with the end supposely so close, change it again to something that is utterly ridiculous? Answer: Because it is made up man-made bullshit. God's Organization my ass.

  These same 8 Governing Body clowns are the ones who decided after all these years that they are finally right that they are the Faithful & Discreet Slave and no one else. These same buffoons then turn around and say the 'evil slave" is not literal.

  Sometimes I wonder if all this Watchtower changing their teachings is some kind of big joke or bet the GB has made to see how ridiculous they can become and still have JW's believing this crap.
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  tootired2care

  Some have argued that they are not evil, but how could the GB believe this nonsense themselves when there is no scriptural support for it and they themselves have stated they are not inspired? It stands to reason that they know it's false, and it's just to keep the wheels of the train on the tracks of their failed and false teachings as long as possible inflicting the most damage they can on their flock. To mislead people like this, instead of just saying 'we don't know', is pure evil. If these a$$holes burned to death in their new ivory tower, it wouldn't be enough.
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  Terry

  Jesus promised holy spirit would teach when he left earth.

  in 33 C.E. at Pentecost, holy spirit arrived.

  According to Watch Tower publications (aka J.F.Rutherford), holy spirit ENDED in 1918 when the Society's directors were sent to prison after

  Jesus ended Gentile rule. (Rutherford also arbitrarily declared Romans 13:1 reversed!)

  How did the anointed FDS receive messages from above? ANGELS replaced holy spirit.

  All the truth and understanding was given directly by putting information into the mind of those in charge in Bethel--by ANGELS.

  The heavenly calling was the purpose of Jesus coming and of the Kingdom. When the 144,000 was filled and started to overflow--another

  slop bucket was brought out to catch the residue: the Other Sheep.

  The Other Sheep don't count for much since they have 2nd Class status on earth.

  So, this past 100 years has been a demonstration of what this Angel-directed Organization can do with mind-transmissions from Jehovah by means of angelic agents.

  In plain English:

  Each time the Watch Tower guesses and gets it wrong they change their authority and source and explanation and call it greater light.
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  prologos

  also FRESH light. wt july 15 2013