Posts by Ticker

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YouTube Series on Salvation and what it actually is for JW's, Mormons, SDA

by Ticker in

thank you for taking the time to check out my post,.

i wanted to bring a series of youtube videos to anyones attention that has interest in learning about salvation through the lord jesus christ in contrast to what the watchtower, mormons, sda, baha'i and other similar legalistic works based relgions teach.

i think it would be beneficial for ones who may be questioning or want to be better equiped in reaching jw's with the gospel message.

Ticker

@ Designs

I did not say an atheist was my breathren in Christ, please re-read and you will see said I love them the same as I would love a breathren in Christ with no distinction. It's part of unconditional love. While our views may not be the same I don't judge one for having a contrasting view. Also I'm not "getting on JW's", if you watch the videos you will see they are not anything like that. They carry a respectful demeanor and don't criticize them in any way. Thanks for asking me though and I hope I clarified it enough for you. Merry Christmas

@ J. Hofer

Not trying to achieve anything. Just offering the Gospel message of Salvation through Christ to anyone who may want to take comfort in it. I'm not any essential part of it as it's between them and Jesus. Remembering back to my exit from the Watchtower I went through a period of confusion and know how hard it is to make the transition to putting faith rightfully but solely in Christ. It can be daunting to know it's a one on one relationship when one has been conditioned to a group think mentality.

To answer your second question I again reiterate that I'm not trying to mislead anyone into anything. Only talking about the Gospel and my Savior Christ. No religion or any man can give salvation as Christ is the only mediator between God and man. Again one must watch the videos before judging as I assure they are far from anything misleading or devious in nature. All emphasis is on Christ and all support is from scripture in context. Thank you for asking I hope I answered your questions. Merry Christmas

@Unstopableravens

No didn't have a chance to call been so busy last few weeks. Been thinking about you though and praying that your wife may be helped. Sometimes it takes time but with love and perseverence in prayer Christ can open her eyes. Have a good Christmas my friend.

@Datadog

Thank you. God bless and have a good Christmas.

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YouTube Series on Salvation and what it actually is for JW's, Mormons, SDA

by Ticker in

thank you for taking the time to check out my post,.

i wanted to bring a series of youtube videos to anyones attention that has interest in learning about salvation through the lord jesus christ in contrast to what the watchtower, mormons, sda, baha'i and other similar legalistic works based relgions teach.

i think it would be beneficial for ones who may be questioning or want to be better equiped in reaching jw's with the gospel message.

Ticker

Trying to fight the propaganda machine is more descriptive. Just so much destruction can be done to ones faith when having bought into a concept and putting all faith along with hope in men. It can be disheartening when they uncover the deception that was used and if they don't have solid footing in proper contexual bible beliefs the foundation of sand(organizational religion based on man's doctrinal beliefs) crumbles.

In my opinion it is important to give ones a solid foundation in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11) prior to ripping away their current foundation. It can be likened to moving a house from a failing foundation to a solid lasting foundation, if you were to first destroy the bad foundation without first moving the house to the good foundation the house would collapse and also be ruined. So the same can be said of faith. If we show someone the error of putting faith in man without first giving them a solid foundation in Christ they may end up in spiritual ruin.

When one leaves the Watchtower organization they go through spiritual loss, mourning, and bewilderment. They sometimes feel they need to find the next "one true religion" and replace one vice with another. Others being so disillusioned give up on God altogether as they equate the Watchtower being indistinguishable from God due to the indoctrination and doctrine, some blame God for allowing it to happen, while others may take an atheist view feeling that God can't exist because of their experience. One may exhibit all these symptoms One must remember that men will disapoint and false expectation can make the heart sick (Proverbs 13:2) but if they put hope in God he will not disapoint. (Romans 5:5-8) Should we blame God for our being decieved by men? It was prophesied to happen and if we have regard for the Bible we will know there was ample warning - Matthew 7:15 and 24:4, 1 John 3:7, Ephesians 5:6, 2 Thessalonians 2:3. I'm not saying we shouldn't have been misled or that we were lacking intelligence, it happened but we can learn from it. We can be grateful that we came to discover the truth about a legalized religions deception while accepting our responsibility that we made an error. We can better equip ourselves to prevent it from re-occuring. We can also use our experience to help others.

My faith was shipwrecked for quite awhile as I came to grips with the reality that the Watchtower doctrine did not harmonize with the Bible. Luckily I was able to preserve my faith, turned my life over to Christ and have never been happier or more relieved. My life has improved tremendously and I really enjoy speaking about my Saviour. This was my way of being able to help others as so many of the JW membership are good hearted people seeking God in the best way they know. However sadly they fell victim to men but they can still be helped and brought to the Lord. Jesus will call his sheep and he can work wonders, he helped me to see real truth and even though I left him for a time he never left me. I love him very much and I'm proud to serve him.

I understand not all share my belief in God and that is okay. I accept everyone as they are and judge no one. I would love an atheist as much as my breathren in Christ. While our views may differ I also know we are all equal before God and no amount of piousness makes one more acceptable then another in God's eyes. It's our heart that matters not the exterior. Mark 7:18-20

Hope this clarifies and thank you for the responce to this thread.

God Bless and Merry Christmas.

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YouTube Series on Salvation and what it actually is for JW's, Mormons, SDA

by Ticker in

thank you for taking the time to check out my post,.

i wanted to bring a series of youtube videos to anyones attention that has interest in learning about salvation through the lord jesus christ in contrast to what the watchtower, mormons, sda, baha'i and other similar legalistic works based relgions teach.

i think it would be beneficial for ones who may be questioning or want to be better equiped in reaching jw's with the gospel message.

Ticker

Hey I actually got the links to work, here are the rest of the videos if it is acceptable to post them here. If not please kindly accept my apology in advance.

Salvation Part 2 "By Grace or Works"

Salvation Part 3 "Faith Without Works?"

Salvation Part 4 "Religion Or God?"

Salvation Part 5 "Salvation How and By Whom?"

Salvation Part 6 "Recieve Jesus"

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YouTube Series on Salvation and what it actually is for JW's, Mormons, SDA

by Ticker in

thank you for taking the time to check out my post,.

i wanted to bring a series of youtube videos to anyones attention that has interest in learning about salvation through the lord jesus christ in contrast to what the watchtower, mormons, sda, baha'i and other similar legalistic works based relgions teach.

i think it would be beneficial for ones who may be questioning or want to be better equiped in reaching jw's with the gospel message.

Ticker

Thank you for taking the time to check out my post,

I wanted to bring a series of YouTube videos to anyones attention that has interest in learning about Salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ in contrast to what the Watchtower, Mormons, SDA, Baha'i and other similar legalistic works based relgions teach.

I think it would be beneficial for ones who may be questioning or want to be better equiped in reaching JW's with the Gospel message. Those who maybe feeling lost in what to believe, disallusioned with God because of religion, someone wanting to enter a personal relationship with Jesus but unsure where to start, or just to have a look. Their open to all.

Some highlights from them are...

Help for those stumped on the the whole argument of Faith without Works that JW's, Mormons, etc. use from the book of James. Takes a close look at their trademark proof texts and puts them into context along with other scriptures throughout the Bible to explain Salvation by Grace not Works.
Lays solid biblical expose that there is only one mediator between God and Man and that is Christ.
Touches briefly on the dangerous pride and conditioned love found in organized religion contrasting it with what Jesus taught his followers.
Shows the importance of Jesus and having a personal relationship with him.
And a few other vital topics basic to starting a personal relationship with God.

It is a series of 6 videos and while I'm not the best at making videos through prayer I felt compelled to help current Jehovah's Witnesses, ex JW's, ones wanting to see the bible in a fresh view apart from Watchtower doctrine, or any one for that matter that may be helped in some way by it. If it helps but one person then it has done good.

The videos are not anti witness, mormon, etc. does not endorses any religion, nor do they seek to bash any individual as all people are loved equally in God's heart. Rather in a spirit of mildness and love it seeks to only show God's plan of salvation according to the Gospel of Jesus. They put the emphasis back on Christ instead of man, organized religion, or a denomination.

They can be found on my YouTube Channel at F.F.G. or on my website at faithforgod.webs.com under videos. My website is not fancy(I'm not the most gifted at computer tech. skills) but it's mainly just to upload videos to help others.

You can also check out the first in the Series at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVG9XPWUhwE

Best regards and God Bless,

FaithForGod

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Any Josh Groban fans out there?

by exwitless in

little drummer boy can attest to my fan-hood-ness:.

i'm headed to his concert in chicago next weekend.

can't wait!

Ticker

From my childhood probably Guns n Roses, Metallica, Ozzy, etc. Later on during my late teens collective soul, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, etc. Today hmm, I like Dave Matthews Band, Tool, The Killers, Audioslave, and various music like that. I like rock and hard rock and still love the favorites from when I was a kid. I just think that any blues based rock has real soul to the music that alot of todays music is missing.

Ticker

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Any Josh Groban fans out there?

by exwitless in

little drummer boy can attest to my fan-hood-ness:.

i'm headed to his concert in chicago next weekend.

can't wait!

Ticker

LOL No prob. I looked up some of his music on youtube and it kind of struck me as gospel, Can't remember exactly which song I listened too. Anywho it don't matter. Everyone has their opinions on music, I myself prefer a more blues rock genre. I say again if you like this music then two thumbs up! Variety is a good thing and thats why we have so much different styles of music around.

Ticker

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Is the Reasoning Book being studied again?

by penny2 in

the other day i visited some jw relatives and they were busy studying the reasoning book in preparation for a meeting.

does anyone know whether they are going through that book in the tms or service meeting?.

penny2.

Ticker

I know this responce is a bit delayed but here goes since I dont frequent this board alot. Penny you would not have me convinced because the whole JW chronology is based on a faulty date. I would still continue to put the historical evidence over some JW doctrinal theory based on a faulty date. But I here you and the average person would be silent with the long drawn explanation presented at their doorsteps. Most people don't care about 587 bce or 607 bce and know not a thing about either date so they would be easy prey for a polished witness presentation.

Ticker

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Any Josh Groban fans out there?

by exwitless in

little drummer boy can attest to my fan-hood-ness:.

i'm headed to his concert in chicago next weekend.

can't wait!

Ticker

" He's the only singer that sounds better in concert than on CD. "

Thats a matter of opinion as I feel he could get his ass roasted by quite a few other artist. But again it comes down to what genre of music you enjoy I suppose.

Ticker

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Any Josh Groban fans out there?

by exwitless in

little drummer boy can attest to my fan-hood-ness:.

i'm headed to his concert in chicago next weekend.

can't wait!

Ticker

Not my kind of music but he has talent or wouldn't be singing I guess. Im more into Rock, Blues, and Metel. His music sounds like gospel to me. I say whatever makes you happy go with it.

Ticker

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Science vs. Religion - Must We Choose Between Them?

by bavman in

i dare to say science and religion are two different animals.

they may try to explain similar things but in different ways.

i don't believe man will ever live without either religion or science nor would i want us too.

Ticker

Who truly knows until you die? I have to believe science though because much of it is proven and undeniable. Some of religion is interesting and apealing but whether its true or not, who knows? As far as I have experienced organized religion stinks ass! And this goes for new religious movements(cults) or extablished religions. I tend to follow my own beliefs and don't give much weight people trying to push their beliefs on me.

Ticker