help what bookstudy book are we in?

by lostandnotfound 39 Replies latest watchtower bible

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  Francois

  Dear Lostandnotfound,

  Do you think perhaps you were guided here by the loving hand of The Teacher, the Spirit of Truth? You have been warmly welcomed by a group of people who do not know you, but who have taken you at face value and who are pleased that you have found your way to us via whatever means. All of us have been where you are now. In fact, many of us continue to be in your very shoes and you can certainly help one another. There's a lot of that going on here, helping one another I mean.

  I believe you would greatly benefit from hanging out here with us for awhile. We are all doing pretty much the same thing: seeking the truth, seeking healing from our longer or shorter association with the WTBTS.

  I hope you'll continue coming back here. You certainly are welcome.

  francois
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  ikhandi

  They are studying the new book Isaiah's Prophecy A light for all mankind. How do I know this?(been out of the org for 4 years) My mother is an active witness and comes to my house on the regular. Not sure of the chaps. If you are really dying to know get back to me I am sure I can find them out.
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  ikhandi

  Why not just be upfront with your parents. Sooner or Later they will find out about your inactivity. Stand up for yourself even if your standing alone!
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  Big Tex

  I just dont need a speech about how all witnesses are horrible and the whole bible is a lie!

  I'll try to resist the urge.

  But welcome anyway.
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  Farkel

  : I am new here and I usually dont come to these type of places as they are rampant with apostates. I still belive in most of the teachings but its the people in the org. that have turned me away.

  How many people did Jesus turn away who came to him? Why can an organization who claims to exclusively represent Jesus get away with doing something Jesus would never even consider doing?

  Why has an organization who claims to exclusively represent Jesus not printed a SINGLE book with the name "Jesus" or "Christ" as part of it's title, even though they've printed countless books devoted to praising themselves to the high heavens?

  Just curious.

  Farkel
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  BadJerry

  Well said Farkel !

  How many people did Jesus turn away who came to him? Why can an organization who claims to exclusively represent Jesus get away with doing something Jesus would never even consider doing?

  Hi lost, I think a good book for you to read is from Ray Franz, Crisis of Conscience, it gives an insight as to someone who's been on every level of the WTS, you can order it at www.commentarypress.com . a real .

  So many of the WTS books gloat over the fact of what archealogists find and what historians know that they think they already know. ok, but they dismiss historians dating the fall of Babylon to 587 and not 607. why? because it throws off their 1914 date which is crucial to their believes and teachings.

  for a sidenote we DA'd last Aug. another place to check out is www.silentlambs.org

  from Imanaliento logging on to hubby's ID
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  OUTLAW

  LOL! Farkel,in all my years I have never thought of that one obvious fact...OUTLAW
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  LDH

  Lost,

  Does it bother you to be dishonest with you parents? Do you need to have a "spriritual" label to have their love and approval?

  Are you a criminal? Do you rape, pillage and plunder? Probably not. You probably are like the rest of us--someone who doesn't feel that forced meeting attendance/magazine sales makes you a spiritual person at all. How is it that you are an independent adult and yet you are reverting to being a child in order to please your parents?

  I wish you luck on your journey.

  Lisa
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  hurt

  Farkel Quote:

  "Why has an organization who claims to exclusively represent Jesus not printed a SINGLE book with the name "Jesus" or "Christ" as part of it's title, even though they've printed countless books devoted to praising themselves to the high heavens?"

  Incredulous! Even an elder didn't realise this. He's searching his archives (poor guy hasn't discovered the beauty of the WT-CD ROM) and will get back to me. I can see a dub explanation about why not playing on his lying lips already...
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  blondie

  Actually the WT used to have Christ in the title and was replaced with Jehovah's in 1939. Here are the few times Christ or Jesus appear in the titles, mostly insignificant publications such as tracts.

  1893, No. 18—Did Christ Die as Man’s Representative, or as His Substitute?:

  1898, No. 42—Crosses True and False. Crucified With Christ:

  1898, The Parousia of Our Lord Jesus and His Subsequent Apokalupsis and Epiphania

  1903, No. 63—Christ’s Death Secured One Probation or Trial for Life Everlasting to Every Man:

  1907, No. 79—The Lost Key of Knowledge. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?:

  1918, The Revelation of Jesus Christ—According to the Sinaitic Text:

  1939, The Watchtower and Herald of Christ’s Kingdom (title and cover change, January 1): The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (title change, March 1):

  1999, No. 24—Jesus Christ—Who Is He?: