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  1975 all over again!!!

  by John Aquila in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  wt study edition jan. 2015.

  here is the bait:.

  as the number of kingdom proclaimers increases and as we near the end of this system of things, there is an urgent need for more facilities.

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  berrygerry

  I guess the solution is to stop watching the news.
  

  
  I, like many Dubs, was a negative-news junkie - which is greatly recommended by the Borg, even though it is "Satan's media."
  
  It messes up your mind bigtime.
  
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  • Start with a simple comment, perhaps a greeting. Jesus did not begin his conversation with the Samaritan woman by talking about the Kingdom. (John 4:7) Sometimes a conversation can be initiated by giving commendation: “Your children are so well-behaved!” Asking a question is another possible conversation starter: “Did you see that news report last night?”
  

  
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  Mention a tragedy that is in the news. Then say: “Why do you think God allows such things to occur? [Allow for response.] According to the Bible, God feels compassion for those who suffer. [Read Exodus 3:7.] The Bible also tells us why God allows suffering and that he will soon end it forever. This magazine explains.”
  

  
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  ▪ “Hello. My name is . . . I’m not a telemarketer; I am one of your neighbors from . . . Street. Many in the community are concerned about . . .” [Mention a current news item of local concern.]
  

  
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  How did Matthew Use the Word "Generation"?

  by BluesBrother in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  another "generation" thread....i know!

  when splane wanted a scripture that demonstrated the bible's use of the word he went all the way back to moses and used ex.

  1.6. he could have stayed in the same book and used matthew chapter 1,written by the same hand.

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  berrygerry

  Posted this on another thread, but cannot locate it.

  The Collins dictionary says a generation is the average time between 2 generations of a species, about 35 years for humans.
  

  
  It's not the English definition of "generation." but the Greek definition of "genea."
  
  https://www.google.com/search?q=genea+definition+matt+24%3
  
  WTS' previous definition (the wicked) seems to have been the most accepted.
  
  The switch to "the anointed," and then "the anointed prior to 1992" is whack.
  
  See: http://cicministry.org/commentary/issue100b.htm
  
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  Is it really that great being one of the Governing Body Members?

  by John Aquila in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  movie stars travel to, or buy their own private beaches, they get invited to fun parties, and are able to buy not one, but several fast sport cars like jay leno.

  they can buy their own planes and helicopters and fly them like harrison ford.

  (how much fun would that be?

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  berrygerry

  Magnum nailed it.

  Big fish in a very small pond.
  
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  Today I got a review that left me scratching my head - what do you make of it?

  by Brock Talon in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  as a published author on amazon, i'm used to getting negative reviews from time to time.

  it goes with the territory and i'm ok with it.

  writing is an art form, so no art is liked by everyone.

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  Troll post, IMO. Worst spelling ever. No other reviews.
  
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  Found this artist rendering,.. shows how Jesus had issues explaining the "overlapping generations"

  by notjustyet in

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  berrygerry

  The Collins dictionary says a generation is the average time between 2 generations of a species, about 35 years for humans.

  It's not the English definition of "generation." but the Greek definition of "genea."
  

  https://www.google.com/search?q=genea+definition+matt+24%3

  WTS' previous definition (the wicked) seems to have been the most accepted.

  The switch to "the anointed," and then "the anointed prior to 1992" is whack.

  See: http://cicministry.org/commentary/issue100b.htm
  
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  New Light - GT as the cut-off point

  by berrygerry in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  a redditor caught this in w15 7/15 p. 15 par.

  5. should we conclude, though, that the destruction of the religions of babylon the great results in the death of all the former members of those religions?

  apparently not.. .

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  berrygerry

  Actually after thinking about this, this is just another very ambiguous statement of WT.

  That is, the adherents of BTG will not be destroyed along with BTG, but that does not mean that they will survive Armageddon.
  
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  New Light - GT as the cut-off point

  by berrygerry in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  a redditor caught this in w15 7/15 p. 15 par.

  5. should we conclude, though, that the destruction of the religions of babylon the great results in the death of all the former members of those religions?

  apparently not.. .

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  A redditor caught this in w15 7/15 p. 15 par. 5

  Should we conclude, though, that the destruction of the religions of Babylon the Great results in the death of all the former members of those religions? Apparently not.

  This is a change from God's Kingdom Has Approached book.

  https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/3kx08l/a_gem_from_the_watchtower_yesterday/cv20rd3

  So, last-minute conversions after seeing the fulfillment of Mt. 24, 1 Thess,, and Rev. are possible, right?
  
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  Today's Special Day Assembly Expenses and the $10,499 Deficit. Silent Majority?

  by Tenacious in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  today i attended a one-day assembly in my hometown.

  i knew when it came time to read the afternoon expenses that it would be an incredibly high and ridiculous amount that was nowhere near the real expenses for that day.

  sure enough, after lunch came the announcement.

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  Although I resent being in the class of "older" and of "witnesses", I am very much aware of Russell's quote. The constant begging, even by the GB, would be a clear indication that Jehovah has withdrawn his support.

  When the GB meets on Wednesday mornings, they should wondering why it has happened too. Also, why are they losing so many court cases when in the past, they won almost all the court cases?

  Matt 24:48-51
  
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  Reflecting on my Disfellowshipping

  by kairos in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  today is the day.. i was baptized as one of jehovah's witnesses on march 25th 1989.disfellowshipped for admitted apostasy today, september 10th 2015.. what an amazing story we all share.

  how did we get involved with this group and think this was the best way of life?.

  i asked my wife to stay home from the meeting tonight and spend the evening with me.she is.... we celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary this past monday.. i must admit, i never saw any of this coming, but it couldn't have come sooner.i'm free of all the fake friendships.

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  berrygerry

  Kudos.

  I've been out 1.5 years, but still have numerous residual engrains. If you do too, you are not alone.
  
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  This week at the meeting elders call friend in the room.

  by poopie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ok heres latest at kh .i have a friend of mine who is df but trying to get reinstated i know you may ask why but its a free country anyway he is a frienldly chap and likes to say hello to old friends.

  he does his hellos very discreetly not makeing a scene.

  well the elders have noticed him saying hello to people at hall so they invited him in back room.

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  berrygerry

  I thought they all were so unfriendly.

  You need to come as a newbie looking for more information.