| Bible Question: Why is Acts 8:37 not in the most modern translations? Bible Answer: Acts 8:37 reads as follows,
This verse occurs in the middle of a section of scripture that describes the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch. This verse has been either eliminated or retained with an explanation that the verse does not appear in the best ancient manuscripts. The verse did not occur in the earliest and best manuscripts of the New Testament. The verse did not appear until about 500-600 A.D. in a manuscript now known as Codex Laudianus. This passage was apparently inserted by a scribe who wanted to explain why the Ethiopian eunuch was baptized. It is clear from the rest of scripture the eunuch was not saved by being baptized. Scripture does not include every word that was spoken by a person or between people. It does not even try. If scripture did include everything the Bible would be either huge or contain many volumes. Listen to the apostle John,
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Saoirse
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Acts 8:37,....Why is it missing in the New World Translation?
by african GB Member ini would like to know what that verse is all about( i only have new world ).. .
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Why do JWs fear Satan and demons so much?
by Deputy Dog infor a group that claims not to believe in hell, why do jws fear satan and demons so much?
a quick search on my 2003 wt cd reveals over 14,000 references just to satan's name..what is the worst thing satan could do to a jw?
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This story (or various other versions of it) has been around the JW community since the 1960s.
Every JW I've ever know had a version of that story. You'd have to be living under a rock or not a JW not to know about it. I think the Mormons have a similar story too. I know the Mormons also have their own version of the smurf story. Must be a common theme among cults.
There were actually several threads about Lillelid murders on JWD/JWN. It was also talked about on FreeMinds and other sites.
This link even has pictures of the family. So sad. http://sixthemovie.com/html/about_the_movie.html
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Why do JWs fear Satan and demons so much?
by Deputy Dog infor a group that claims not to believe in hell, why do jws fear satan and demons so much?
a quick search on my 2003 wt cd reveals over 14,000 references just to satan's name..what is the worst thing satan could do to a jw?
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For your research: Chart for 70 Years for Babylon
by Lady Liberty in609- nabopolassars 17th reignal year.
607- nabopolassars 19th reignal year.
605- nabopolassars 21st reignal year.
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Thank you so much Lady Liberty! I'm gonna print that out for future reference.
IA - You're right about some of the DFed being some of the worst. It's actually a DF person that was attacking me and going around telling people I was an apostate and spreading rumours about me. I feel sorry for the guy though. It must be awful to know that you're not good enough to be a good JW and survive Armageddon and yet you're still so brainwashed that you can't move on to anything else. What a miserable existence.
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Why do JWs fear Satan and demons so much?
by Deputy Dog infor a group that claims not to believe in hell, why do jws fear satan and demons so much?
a quick search on my 2003 wt cd reveals over 14,000 references just to satan's name..what is the worst thing satan could do to a jw?
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angel eyes, you have had such a fascinating life! I had no idea that all those crazy stories and experiences that I've heard over the years have all happened to YOU! That's amazing! You must be the most faithful JW on the planet for Satan to heap so much abuse at you! Being punched in the face, encounters with a murderer who had a dead body in the garden, etc, etc. Wow, just wow! I imagine you must have been pioneering for many, many years to have all these experiences!
Please let me know when you give your next thrilling experience at the District convention! I want to make sure to get a front row seat!
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JW Chain E-mail about Jeapardy stating NWT
by skeeter1 inhere's a load of horse shit.. *************************************.
print it and keep it for a reference in the field ministry.. .
recently on jeopardy, one of the answers was "it's the most accurate translation of the holy scriptures?
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Saoirse
BeDuhn also liked the Catholic version of the bible and criticized the use of the name Jehovah in the NWT. You won't see that mentioned in any JW chain email.
It should also be pointed out that BeDeuhn's PhD from the University of IN is in Comparative Religious Studies, not in any Biblical languages. He is not recognized in any scholarly circles as being an expert in biblical languages.
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New twist on creation story: Academic says God not the creator
by truthseeker ininteresting viewpoint on "in the beginning, god created...".
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/6274502/god-is-not-the-creator-claims-academic.html.
god is not the creator, claims academicthe notion of god as the creator is wrong, claims a top academic, who believes the bible has been wrongly translated for thousands of years.
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Time to come out
by whatistruth instill in, married.
but i'm coming out really soon.
you get one chance on this earth and i ain't about to waste it.
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Good for you. It can be tough to leave but believe me, you'll be much happier on the other side.
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Amazing Grace/how sweet the sound-some of my favourite gospel/worship music
by Guest with Questions inthis song has always been one of my favourites.
wintley phipps tells the history of the song.
very moving.. amazing grace: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmf_24cqqt0&mode=related&search=.
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Good thread!
I don't think this one was posted - Hillsong - He Is Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQaolD8FCwQ
Newsboys - I Am Free (great driving song)
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Rehab has been very interesting, but ended nightmarishly....
by oompa inhi guys...oompa here.
was i in rehab for alcohol addiction or jwd addiction!?!?
!......no computers or cellphones allowed so i have been awol awhile..... ya, i finally made my self sick enough on booze to realize i was really sick and tired of being sick and tired....so checked myself into rehab without any planning at all and while wife was out of town on a family retreat...it was a a very desperate moment in my life, and i was extremely physically and emotionally sick....i was so desperate i took zero time to reseach where to go, but called an old school friend who said rehab had saved his life and he made the calls and actually took me and helped me check in to the place he went to 5 years ago.
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Good job on staying sober .
I agree with chicken little that you should file a formal complaint. The bait and switch tactic that they used misrepresents the God they claim to rely on and most importantly, could be detrimental to someone's recovery. Thank goodness you were strong enough to overcome the bad treatment you received.