Jesus confuses his apostles about baptism

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

jesus's apostles were confused by some of his sayings.

they didn't understand the true sense of what jesus was trying to tell them about baptism.

"no one'', he said, ''would get the true meaning of this scripture until a modern day "organization" in the 21st century rises up and reveals the truth.".

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Jesus's apostles were confused by some of his sayings. They didn't understand the true sense of what Jesus was trying to tell them about baptism. "No one'', he said, ''would get the true meaning of this scripture until a modern day "organization" in the 21st century rises up and reveals the truth."

Matthew 28:19, 20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and do you also understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah's Witnesses: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Today (2019), with the help and direction of the present day Governing Body, everyone who wishes to get baptized understands the true meaning of Matthew 28:19,20.

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THIS IS IT Tony Morris Identifies King of Norht

by scotoma in

jw
friends

this is the announcement we have heard “about” but now it has been released to the whole world.

its in the 2nd of a three part serries about the jw annual meeting (oct 2018).

to minute 52. .

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He seemed very uncomfortable during that talk...did anyone else notice that?

Anthony Morris is acting like a new member at our Kingdom Hall who had to present a five-minute talk in front of the visiting Circuit Overseer sitting near the front row. He was sweating, breathing heavy, shaking, lost his place, and looked like he wanted to get off the stage. He looked very uncomfortable.

“So when they do destroy Babylon the Great and all of this is taking place onearth, you brothers are not going to need a breaking news update. Around the globe you’re goingto say This is IT. The great tribulation has started.

As long as it's Anthony Morris announcing this delusional drivel, all the members will eat it up.

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What Are Your Rights?

by Simon in

jw
friends

rights seem to be everywhere nowadays.

say hello to someone in the wrong way and you've violated 101 of their human rights.

people imagine they have the right to all sorts of things - food, healthcare, housing, internet ... so many things are labelled basic rights and then you get onto their human rights - a favourite of the do-nothing bodies such as the un to declare.

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Welcome to "Take a Hike" grocery store. A new concept in grocery shopping.

Meet our new grocery store "moral and religious" team. They will take your shopping to a new level.

Alan: A newly licensed Pharmacist who will likely refuse to fill your birth control, painkillers,

sleeping pills, erectile dysfunction pills, antidepressants, and many other drugs.

Robert: Our 20 -year old vegan butcher. Do you want fresh cuts of fish, chicken, and meat? Don't even ask unless you want to listen to his spiel about ''animal cruelty''!

Tracy: She will ring up all your purchases with a friendly smile. But, since Tracy is a Jehovah's Witness, she will refuse to ring up your Christmas cards, cigarettes, and condom purchases. Proof of marriage license will be required for the purchase of the condoms.

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Reinstatement

by Pinky in

what questions do the elders ask you when you are in your meeting requesting to get reinstated ?.

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Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will p. 143-144

REINSTATEMENT

34 A disfellowshipped person or one who has disassociated himself from the congregation may be reinstated when he gives clear evidence of repentance and over a reasonable period of time demonstrates that he has abandoned his sinful course. He shows that he is desirous of having a good relationship with Jehovah. The elders are careful to allow sufficient time—many months, a year, or even longer, depending on the circumstances—for the disfellowshipped person to prove that his repentance is genuine. When the body of elders receives a written plea for reinstatement, the original judicial committee, if practical, should speak with the individual. The committee will evaluate the evidence of “works that befit repentance” on his part and decide whether to reinstate him at that time or not.—Acts 26:20.
35 If the person requesting reinstatement was disfellowshipped from another congregation, a local judicial committee should meet with the person and consider the plea. Thereafter, the local judicial committee will communicate with the body of elders of the congregation that disfellowshipped the individual, giving them their recommendation. The involved committees will work together to make sure that all the facts are gathered to arrive at a just decision. However, the decision to reinstate is made by the original judicial committee. If some members of the original committee are no longer in the congregation or are not qualified to serve, other elders from the original congregation may be chosen to replace them.

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How to peddle Doomsday for Fun and Profit

by TerryWalstrom in

james ussher (1581-1656).

your name is ussher – james ussher – and you are the archbishop of all of ireland.. you are living in the 1600s and are obsessive-compulsive when it comes to speculative ideas.

you are convinced that you alone have the intellect to figure exact dates of all the major events in the bible actually.

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Taken from Barbara Anderson's website: Here is someone who would know Fred Franz.

WATCHTOWERDOCUMENTS.ORG

Welcome to Watchtower Documents

By the way, a reporter, who worked for Time magazine, interviewed Franz when he became president of the WTB&TS in 1977 (he had been Vice-President of the Watch Tower Society). That interview actually resulted in a story appearing in the July 11, 1977 issue of Time.
Privately, the reporter said that in all his years as a reporter interviewing “important” people, after spending one hour with Fred Franz, he came away with the impression that Freddie was so deranged as to be “certifiably insane.”

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How to peddle Doomsday for Fun and Profit

by TerryWalstrom in

james ussher (1581-1656).

your name is ussher – james ussher – and you are the archbishop of all of ireland.. you are living in the 1600s and are obsessive-compulsive when it comes to speculative ideas.

you are convinced that you alone have the intellect to figure exact dates of all the major events in the bible actually.

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(September 12, 1893 – December 22, 1992)

Terry wrote:

Yes, James Ussher and Fred Franz were very smart crackpots who somehow managed to fool generations of sincere Christians who looked to them for answers about the Bible.

Allowing delusional authoritarians to persuade you is a sure way to waste your time, your resources, and your life.

If Fred Franz was so smart, how come he spent 77 years toiling as a Jehovah's Witness? Didn't he waste 77 years of his life just like I spent 45 years wasting mine? At least I knew when to get out and stop wasting my time.

Do you suppose that at the end of his life that... maybe....just maybe... everything he believed, practiced, and wrote about was just a delusion and never coming to fruition?

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Convention Dramas Let us read the reviews

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

the summer 2006 convention drama reviews .

*spot on with the acting and costumes.

jehovah looks in our hearts regardless of the color of our skin.

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jookbeard...loved The Bunker vid, especially the long curly haired Hispanic chic, hot stuff.

I think her name was Elaine.

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Convention Dramas Let us read the reviews

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

the summer 2006 convention drama reviews .

*spot on with the acting and costumes.

jehovah looks in our hearts regardless of the color of our skin.

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The Watchtower Society has switched from real congregation members playing Bible characters ( fake costumes, pre-recorded voices), to pre-made ( Hollywood) dramas.

days of future passed stated:

Switching to the pre-made dramas means that another avenue of fun is gone. At least for those that had some pull in the congregations. The live music and food preps are long gone. The society wants to make sure that everything is exactly as they want it.

Here are some real and honest reviews on this Youtube video:

*Ah yes, the ancient Middle East, where the men wear obviously fake beards and speak impeccable American English

*Is it me, or is Watchtower getting more ridiculous?

* I don't know what was worse, the fake wigs, fake beards, horrible acting or bad storyline.

*Why do all the men have beards? I thought this was a Jehovah's Witnesses Production and I was under the impression that beards were unacceptable to true worship.

*Watchtower going Hollywood. This should be interesting.

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Sign at gilead graduation

by Gorbatchov in

jw
friends

you know, i'm not such a conspiracy thinker.

but why do they display this sign / symbol at the background?

with some litle imagination it is a freemason sign.

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See the source image

Here is a Freemason symbol! Does it come close to the background sign/symbol? The Watchtower Society could have shown pictures/photos of plants, trees, people, or buildings in the background. They chose this symbol. WHY?

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