Posts by meritixj

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The GB and Field Service Activity

by karnage in

i was thinking... does the members of the governing body participate in field service?

if these are men who are to take their place in heaven with jesus christ, then shouldn't they be the ones fearlessly leading the charge?

when jesus was here on earth, his disciples went on to preach about him long after jesus had died.

meritixj

I am sure from next January they will have more time on their hands with the scale down of the Watchtower Magazine. It is amazing I can remember how they use to pride themselves on the number of printed publications was a sign for the end days. Maybe, the light got brighter again and they have decided they can relax now until 2034. Cheers Steven

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Unbled meat.

by DJK in

what is the (or your) definition of unbled meat as described in 1 samuel 14:32-35 where saul fed his army unbled meat.

i would assume that his army did not travel with a herd of sheep and the meat they ate would be from the wild.. i am a hunter and when i harvest a deer, i do not hang it and cut the throat.

i have already dressed (disemboweled) the deer and that includes removing the heart from the inside which allows a total bloodletting.. there are jdubs who hunt and it is quite obvious to game officials who they are because they will check in deer with the throat cut.

meritixj

Fred, Not to be antagonistic however, I beg to differ with your belief there. Once again you are quoting Old Testament. Jesus fulfilled the old testament laws, we need to understand Christianity is not based on legalistic doctrine, its based on love and salvation by grace. The Holy scriptures are guides, the old testament is a testament of Christ and what he accomplished. The day he went to be crusified was the day that the old testament was fulfilled. Christian's shouldn't keep harping on what the old testament writers wrote. We now live under the new covenant and have a personal relationship with God.

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Unbled meat.

by DJK in

what is the (or your) definition of unbled meat as described in 1 samuel 14:32-35 where saul fed his army unbled meat.

i would assume that his army did not travel with a herd of sheep and the meat they ate would be from the wild.. i am a hunter and when i harvest a deer, i do not hang it and cut the throat.

i have already dressed (disemboweled) the deer and that includes removing the heart from the inside which allows a total bloodletting.. there are jdubs who hunt and it is quite obvious to game officials who they are because they will check in deer with the throat cut.

meritixj

The greek word used here is 'APECESQAI' these verses are reporting a command given, rather than giving a command. Once again we need to take into consideration what the Hebrews believed, and not to offend the gentiles needed to accommodate their beliefs.

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Unbled meat.

by DJK in

what is the (or your) definition of unbled meat as described in 1 samuel 14:32-35 where saul fed his army unbled meat.

i would assume that his army did not travel with a herd of sheep and the meat they ate would be from the wild.. i am a hunter and when i harvest a deer, i do not hang it and cut the throat.

i have already dressed (disemboweled) the deer and that includes removing the heart from the inside which allows a total bloodletting.. there are jdubs who hunt and it is quite obvious to game officials who they are because they will check in deer with the throat cut.

meritixj

You need to uderstand customs and the era it was written in....today its acceptable to have a medium rare kangaroo steak btw we are bred tough down under lol

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Unbled meat.

by DJK in

what is the (or your) definition of unbled meat as described in 1 samuel 14:32-35 where saul fed his army unbled meat.

i would assume that his army did not travel with a herd of sheep and the meat they ate would be from the wild.. i am a hunter and when i harvest a deer, i do not hang it and cut the throat.

i have already dressed (disemboweled) the deer and that includes removing the heart from the inside which allows a total bloodletting.. there are jdubs who hunt and it is quite obvious to game officials who they are because they will check in deer with the throat cut.

meritixj

The Old Testament covenants have been fulfilled, we are no longer subjected to them, we need to know acknowledge a steak medium rare is good for us LOL!

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Is the WT lack of funds showing in the Wardrobe room (scans)

by kwintestal in

are these ladies wearing the same shirts?

these scans are from the feb. 1 2007 watchtower.. .

page numbers were left on the scan for those who have the articles to have a closer look.

meritixj

I thought I saw that top in Walmarts when I was in LA last year...btw i would set my country but the system won't allow me to update it...Australia here!

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LESSONS FROM HISTORY

by Doug Mason in

lessons from history .

i have a few reasons for providing the information that follows: .

* a very recent posting mentioned eschatologists of the 19th century (1800s) who provided ctr with his ideas on the interpretation of last-day prophecies.

meritixj

You know Jim Jones had the following quote over his throne "Those who do not remember the past, are condemned to repeat it" - Hmmmmm doesn't that sound a bit familiar

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Christians - Does a JW baptism count as Christian?

by AK - Jeff in

i tend to accept that mine did - i was baptised prior to the changes that made one a 'watchtower disciple'.

my dedication was and is to god - prob the reason i am finally out.. opinions?.

jeff .

meritixj

I don't believe a baptism by JW's would count, considering the reason and importance they put on it. To be baptised you are showing your outward willingness to follow the organisation. Baptism from a Christian viewpoint s being born again and having a personal relationship with Jesus, and allowing the holy spirt dwell within you. Cheers Steven

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Help!

by meritixj in

i am a ex-jw (unbaptised) who now assists people out of this dangerous cult.

i have of recent day's lost my supplier of watchtower literature, i use to receive it regularly as you all would know, a jw will not accept copies they need to see the real thing before they will even listen.

i remember once an elder told a guy i was helping that i had a printing press (i left copies of pages with this guy, even though i showed him from their own publications) in my house and that i would get their publications change a sentance or two then print it to look exactly like their publications.

meritixj

DJK, thank you for that tip.....I'm sure the brothers will welcome me with open arms, like the prodical son....LOL Thanks, for welcoming me, I have been watching this forum for some time. Cheers

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Help!

by meritixj in

i am a ex-jw (unbaptised) who now assists people out of this dangerous cult.

i have of recent day's lost my supplier of watchtower literature, i use to receive it regularly as you all would know, a jw will not accept copies they need to see the real thing before they will even listen.

i remember once an elder told a guy i was helping that i had a printing press (i left copies of pages with this guy, even though i showed him from their own publications) in my house and that i would get their publications change a sentance or two then print it to look exactly like their publications.

meritixj

Hi There, I am a ex-jw (unbaptised) who now assists people out of this dangerous cult. I have of recent day's lost my supplier of Watchtower literature, I use to receive it regularly as you all would know, a JW will not accept copies they need to see the real thing before they will even listen. I remember once an Elder told a guy I was helping that I had a printing press (I left copies of pages with this guy, even though I showed him from their own publications) in my house and that I would get their publications change a sentance or two then print it to look exactly like their publications. Anyway, thank God this guy had the insight to come knocking on my door one night and demanded to see the printing press. I invited him him and said feel free to search the house, even look under the beds. I do not own nor have I ever owned a printing press. At the end of his search he had to confess that I did not have a printing press, and what the Elder told him was total lies. We sat down for a few hours I brought out the original books with photo copies of pages, and we went page by page through. As you would expect this guy had a concience and did leave the Watchtower. Anyway, back to my original request, my supplier has become inactive and no longer can supply me with Watchtower and Awake magazines. I am located in Australia and willing to pay postage and cover cost of any english based literature. If you can help please feel free to PM. Thanks and Regards, Steven