Posts by Jalula

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Two Classes Question

by Jalula in

i've been here before, but it was over a year ago.

i had to re-register because i couldn't remember my old info.. anyway, i was brought up as a jw.

my grandmother was one and my mom still is.

Thanks for the responses. I do believe in what the Bible says about ONE body, ONE hope, ONE mediator for all, etc. The Bible can't be clearer. It's when you read all the literature the JWs release that the Bible then takes a back seat. I didn't realize or SEE how many Scriptures talked about Jesus Christ until I started reading the Bible alone.

But I just couldn't remember what Scriptures the JWs used to back up their theory that there were two classes with two different hopes. If any of them ever come to my door, I want to be able to speak to them by using Scripture alone. Even though I know their Bible has alot of translation differences than most others. There are still Scriptures that can make valid points. And alot of Scriptures to show them the error in their teachings.

Thanks again for the responses.

J

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Curiosity Question about Leaving the Dubs

by ESTEE in

when you left (by disfellowshipping, disassociation, or a slow fade) did you still keep all the old beliefs you had in the borg?.

which ones did you shed, if any?.

love,.

Jalula

Oh boy! It was sooo hard for me to read any other literature or a different Bible at first. I thought I was asking for Satan himself to enter my life. Then I starting reading different versions and other literature. The questions they raised in my mind caused me to search for the answers. And the answer wasn't JWs. It was CHRIST JESUS!

After that, the biggest fear was going to another church. I haven't found one I regularly visit, but I did go to a Baptist church several times. Wow, was that weird. I felt so scared the first time and completely out of place. But nothing happened and I wasn't "possessed". So that actually helped me get over my fear.

Then it was hard to believe ALL of the Bible was written for me, not just parts and other parts to the "anointed".

Holidays are still a difficult one for me. Smaller arguments such as the cross or torture stake, etc. Those things are still unanswered for me at this moment.

Christ IN me was the revelation I now understand and live by. Before, as a JW, I was TRYING to be what only God is....GOOD. Now, I know my goodness, love, patience, etc. comes from the Spirit in me. I am simply the "temple" containing the Holy Spirit; the branch dependent on the Vine. Apart from God, I can do nothing. I am weak, He is strong. I am zero, He is ALL.

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Two Classes Question

by Jalula in

i've been here before, but it was over a year ago.

i had to re-register because i couldn't remember my old info.. anyway, i was brought up as a jw.

my grandmother was one and my mom still is.

Jalula

Hi all. I've been here before, but it was over a year ago. I had to re-register because I couldn't remember my old info.

Anyway, I was brought up as a JW. My grandmother was one and my mom still is.

I've been studying the Bible on my own for about 2 years now. And I see alot of things clearer than I ever did before. I thank God for that!

One question I have is where do the JWs get the information that there are the "anointed" and then there are the "great crowd"? I know they use the "I have other sheep that are not of this fold" Scripture, but other than that, what is the basis for this doctrine? I grew up a JW and never questioned anything until recently. And I can't remember all the Scriptures they use to support this "two classes" doctrine.

I asked my mom who is still a JW and she said just look at who the apostles wrote the books of the Bible to. (The anointed, the saints, etc). But the Bible says there is ONE body, neither Jew nor Gentile, male nor female, slave nor free. We are all ONE. Not two with two different hopes. What upsets me the most is that I never partook of the bread and wine at the "memorial" because I wasn't anointed. And the Bible says those who don't partake, don't have the Life in them. Now, I am trying to learn and find a church that teaches the real truth so I can partake and also get baptized.

I would talk to my mom, but she gets frustrated when I question things, so I avoid talking to her about this stuff at the moment. I do pray for God to open her heart and eyes to the REAL Truth, Christ Jesus.