Posts by AlphaOmega

i have been doing some of my own research on the internet etc regarding jws and some doctrinal issues.. i have had some doubts for a while but am beginning to think that some of our current teachings are simply unsustainable.. example - the 1914 timeframe.. the reason that this is so pivotal is that it is a foundation stone of the organization.

evidence is easily available to prove that this date is unsafe.. many on here speculate about revolution in the organization etc, if 1914 was moved it would have a catastrophic effect on the ordinary publisher and would lead to big change across the congregations.

AlphaOmega

I have a head full of doubts....
I was brought up in the truth – aged 30 something!
Wife is a JW, no kids. Most of the families in both sides are in the truth.

That's odd.. I was looking over the thread yesterday.. THE thread The one where everyone dived in and rapid fired you with info.

The family issue... That's the tough bit.

Many here still attend, only for the sake of their relationships. As I'm sure you know, they try to stay sane at meetings by several means... some come back here and "file reports" on the hypocrisy - it all helps.

If 1914 were changed (obviously the 1914 generation teaching is done away with already), then I'm sure that the whole Jenga Tower of the WT would fall.

It is especially sickening to hear all the talk about how Russell sucessfully predicted that 1914 would be the START of the time of trouble... He did no such thing. He thought it would be the end of the "system"...

Have you had any thoughts about the organisation itself (ie the control issues, profits etc) ?

Anyway, it is good to see you back. Keep posting !

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THOSE WHO ARENT JEHOVAH WITNESSES

by the333 in

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friends

those who aren't in the truth i feel much pity for you.

all of you are filled with much hatred and anger that all you can do is blast out of your stupid mouths horrible things about the one true religion.

i feel sorry for you that you will not have ever lasting life.

AlphaOmega

those who aren't in the truth i feel much pity for you. All of you are filled with much hatred and anger that all you can do is blast out of your stupid mouths horrible things about the one true religion. I feel sorry for you that you will not have ever lasting life.

I'm not a Witness.

I love you though

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A Special Thanks To All That Post

by Briguy in

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friends

though i do not post here much i would like to thank all that do.

for over two years now you have helped me, my wife.

and my sister all keep a open mind.

AlphaOmega

Thanks, Briguy.
I wish I could post more, but circumstances don't allow.
I always want to do more for ~~Jehovah~~ JWD.
No matter how much we do, it's never good enough.

NVR - By "circumstances" do you mean the fact that we are limited to 75 posts a day ?

Briguy - Thank you. Good luck to you and your wife

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November Watchtower - FDS 144,000... What are they up to ?

by AlphaOmega in

gems from the november watchtower.... searching into "the deep things of god" .

ocr article here.... http://www.sendspace.com/file/vly4jy.

understanding deep things requires study.

AlphaOmega

Bob1999... You are spot on. Not forgetting Joel :

Joel 2:28-29 CEV
[28]
Later, I will give my Spirit to everyone. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will have dreams, and your young men will see visions.

[29]
In those days I will even give my Spirit to my servants, both men and women.

Uh oh... formatting is stuck !

OOMPA...

You had me so excited with paragraph 12, but paragraph 13 does answer the question as to whether the FDS could be any ones other than the anointed. They answer NO. But I did not see any Bible texts that prove anything about the spooky slave parable.
bummer....oompa

Sorry for getting your hopes up Paragraph 13 does rule it out (but in their usual waffly way).

Just as all members of ancient Israel formed one "servant," so also all anointed Christians on earth at any one time form one "faithful and discreet slave."

...but then with the relaxing of the 1935 doctrine, anyone is now allowed to be anointed (and not to be questioned about it). It's almost circular logic !

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Photoshop these blanked WT & AW covers for Fun with Covers 8

by Wasanelder Once in

here they are:.

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AlphaOmega

Sorry but just had to say LOL at AO those were hilarious!!

alt

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November Watchtower - FDS 144,000... What are they up to ?

by AlphaOmega in

gems from the november watchtower.... searching into "the deep things of god" .

ocr article here.... http://www.sendspace.com/file/vly4jy.

understanding deep things requires study.

AlphaOmega

Gems from the November Watchtower...

SEARCHING INTO "THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD"

OCR Article here...

http://www.sendspace.com/file/vly4jy

Understanding deep things requires study. However, study is not the same as reading something superficially. It involves carefully examining information to see how it fits the pattern of what we already know. (2 Timothy 1:13)

Rather than give each Christian a separate revelation, Jehovah uses his spirit to direct his organization, which provides God's unified people with an understanding of the Bible.

Holy spirit acts through the congregation to help people adopt the attitude needed to understand "the deep things of God."—Acts 5:32.

12 A second example of deep things that have been revealed to us concerns God's purpose to select 144,000 from among mankind. (Revelation 14:1, 4) We accept the teaching that all of the anointed ones living on earth at any given time constitute "the faithful and discreet slave" that Jesus said would provide timely "food" for his domestics. (Matthew 24:45) What Bible texts prove that this understanding is correct? Might Jesus have referred in a general sense to any Christian who builds up his brothers with spiritual nourishment?

I'm missing this ? Are they hinting that the FDS could be anyone that is upbuilding - or are they ruling it out ?

Faith-strengthening too is a review of the modern-day history of Jehovah's Witnesses, using the book Jehovah's Witnesses—Prodaimers of God's Kingdom, if you have this publication available in your language.* And a review of past "Questions From Readers" published in The Watchtower would surely lead you to a fresh understanding of certain texts.

Obviously referring to 1935 ! It's always the QFRs that reveal the changes !!