Posts by berrygerry

there was a recent post stating to the effect that fds was simply a parable.. i always remember the debates held with christian students, about whether something was a parable or an illustration.. another thread has that issue.. regardless of whether the word parable or illustration can be applied to the fds, i have a question.. both the aid and insight books have a lengthy article on illustrations.. the article lists 30 of jesus' prominent illustrations.. however, the fds is not one of the 30 (same in aid book).. why not?.

berrygerry

There was a recent post stating to the effect that FDS was simply a parable.

I always remember the debates held with Christian Students, about whether something was a parable or an illustration.

Another thread has that issue.

Regardless of whether the word parable or illustration can be applied to the FDS, I have a question.

Both the Aid and Insight books have a lengthy article on Illustrations.

The article lists 30 of Jesus' prominent illustrations.

However, the FDS is not one of the 30 (same in Aid book).

Why not?

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The most important Bible scripture in history for JW's!

by Crazyguy in

luke 12:41new international version (niv)41 peter asked, lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?.

thats right this little scripture is the most important and telling scripture of all why?

becasue this is the parable yes parable about the fathful and discreet slave and peter himself said it..below is the full passage.. .

berrygerry

Bobcat.

In another thread you did some explanation of the Greek.

Witnesses use the word "illustration" instead of parable.

They defend this use in the Insight book thus:

The Greek expression pa·ra·bo·leʹ (literally, a placing beside or together) has a wider latitude of meaning than the English “proverb” or “parable.” However, “illustration” covers a wide range that can include “parable” and, in many cases, “proverb.” A “proverb” embodies a truth in expressive language, often metaphorically, and a “parable” is a comparison or similitude, a short, usually fictitious, narrative from which a moral or spiritual truth is drawn.
That the Scriptures use the word pa·ra·bo·leʹ with a wider meaning than the English “parable” is shown at Matthew 13:34, 35, where Matthew points out that it had been foretold concerning Jesus Christ that he would speak with “illustrations” (NW), “parables” (KJ, RS). Psalm 78:2, quoted by Matthew in this connection, refers to “a proverbial saying” (Heb., ma·shalʹ), and for this term the Gospel writer employed the Greek word pa·ra·bo·leʹ. As the literal meaning of the Greek term implies, the pa·ra·bo·leʹ served as a means of teaching or communicating an idea, a method of explaining a thing by ‘placing it beside’ another similar thing. (Compare Mr 4:30.) Most English translations simply use the anglicized form “parable” to render the Greek term. However, this translation does not serve to convey the full meaning in every instance.

How sound is their reasoning?

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It's time to say goodbye to JWD - I sold it !

by Simon in

a week or so ago i posted that the forum was 15 years old (15 years of jehovahs-witness.com) and hinted that there may be some news to announce about the site:.

i also may have some other news to share soon about the future of the site so stay posted.

well, now i can announce it - i sold it !.

berrygerry

Jerk.

(In other words, you got me.)

Happy anniversaries.

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Any Letterman Fans

by berrygerry in

not many shows left.. was a fan from his nbc days when he had a lot of innovation.. no question, he has a quick mind, which to me, is a key to comedy.. a distinct memory was awakening my poor pre-teen daughter when dave was back on the air after his heart surgery.. no matter what, is a changing of the guard (if only the wt could do the same)..

berrygerry

Not many shows left.

Was a fan from his NBC days when he had a lot of innovation.

No question, he has a quick mind, which to me, is a key to comedy.

A distinct memory was awakening my poor pre-teen daughter when Dave was back on the air after his heart surgery.

No matter what, is a changing of the guard (If only the WT could do the same).