Encouraging scriptures for the day
by Kosonen 543 Replies latest jw friends
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vienne
Quee,
How appropriate.
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vienne
Speculating on Bible verses as K does is not exegesis. It's Eisegesis, It's what Jesus meant at Matthew 7:22f:
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
As Josh Turner would have it, he's ridding the "long black train."
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vienne
On a church reader board: "To the thief who stole our air conditioners: Keep one; it's hot where you're going.
And no, I don't really believe in a fiery hell.
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KalebOutWest
Vinene,
In Kosonen's defense, I don't think there is an attempt in his discussions to make a difference between "exegesis" and "eisegesis." I have spoken with him and his belief system is admittedly based on what he could personally develop from when he stood his ground against the JWs for what he believed was false doctrine. He is giving, what is known theologically as a "testimonial," even though this would also not be something he might be considering when he is writing these things.
His current belief system is still somewhat (though not completely) built upon the system of thelogy the Watchtower once had in place about 20 years ago. Even then, as they stand today, Jehovah's Witnesses do not embrace theological methodologies, as they have no learned or seminarian trained academics on the Governing Body (or ever had). So no one, from top to bottom in that religion knows what "exegesis" or "eisegesis" is or how to employ either. In order to actually do so (while not requiring a seminarian) does at least require exposure to this form of thought which is outside the scope of the Watchtower religion.
It's like asking a JW or exJW about liturgy. Though it is very old and is used universally throughout Judaism, Catholicism, the Lutheran and Angelican Church and more, Witnesses can't describe it at all. It is vital to know about it if you are going to discuss the history of Bible canonization (another thing JWs cannot do--because they don't even understand "liturgy"). Why not? The Watchtower religion is not a liturgical one, so you cannot expect a Witness to be able to talk things liturgical.
Regardless of what we might think about K's personal interpretation of Scripture, we cannot fault him for things or topics he knows nothing of. He was merely not exposed to them.
At least he is and was courageous enough to speak up for what he believes in and therefore told the Organization he was not going to budge from his position. This is something the Governing Body can't do. They keep "moving the goal post."
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Kosonen
Thank you CalebOutWest for your kindness. 😊
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Kosonen
The different parts of the complete suit of armor from God:
Ephesians 6:14-18
Stand firm, therefore, with the belt of
(1) truth fastened around your waist, wearing the breastplate of
(2) righteousness, and having your feet shod in
(3) readiness to declare the good news of peace. Besides all of this, take up the large shield of
(4) faith, with which you will be able to extinguish all the wicked one’s burning arrows. Also, accept the helmet of
(5)salvation, and the sword of the spirit, that is,
(6) God’s word, while with
(7) every form of prayer and supplication you carry on prayer on every occasion in spirit. And to that end stay awake, constantly making supplication in behalf of all the holy ones
(Seven things)
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TonusOH
Seven pieces! Does it have a set bonus? :wink:
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Queequeg
"Against logic there is no armor like ignorance."
- Laurence J. Peter
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Kosonen
All the peoples of the world will know Jesus’ arrival when he comes. 😊
Revelation 1:7 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.
Matthew 24:30 Then the sign of the Son of man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will beat themselves in grief, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.