according to matthew 27:52-53.
(this occurred during the time when jesus was being crucified).
"and the memorial tombs were opened and many bodies of the holy ones that had fallen asleep were raised up, (and persons coming out from among the memorial tombs after his being raised up, entered into the holy city,) and they became visible to many people.".
I argue that when Matthew speaks
This tells me that the author can only be speculative and opinionated. What does he draw on to back up his ideas? Other ancient writings? More scripture? No, I don't see it. Everything I have heard so far only seems to be conjecture.
I do very much appreciate your contributions, thought, effort, and time, WriteTo Know.
if you saw a woman in public, and said woman was a complete stranger to you, would you feel it's appropriate to discuss it with her (if you're concerned she is in an abusive relationship)?
if you did, would it be appropriate to do it within earshot of others?
and if she offered you an explanation other than abuse, how would you proceed?
Rebel, I would like to make a comment in general for people who have problems with bruising easily. Sometimes this can be a symptom of lack of vitamin C. There was a time when the human body manufactured vitamin C, but there was a DNA change along the way---another big mystery--and now neither primates nor humans can manufacture vitamin c, so we must get this one vitamin from outside sources.
Also, for people who bruise easily due to taking drugs like coumadin or warfarin, I make a salve that has helped many little old ladies who were bruising and had break through bleeding.
I used dried comfrey leaves and put about a big handful of them in a small crock pot on low with some coconut oil. (you can use olive oil, but it will eventually go rancid. Coconut oil will never go rancid.) After a very low, just warm, fusion for a few hours, I continue to let the leaves and oil fuse for a couple of days. Then strain the leaves through cheesecloth. You can bottle it and use it as an oil this way. But for my formula, I take one more step. I add a little bit of melted beeswax. This makes it creamy and not oily.
Many of the ladies I sold to told me it worked so well for them that it actually changed the integrity of their skin and they felt their skin became stronger, thicker, and less likely to tear.
Also, I found a product which is made from the enzyme of the silk worm. If you know the tensile strength of silk (bullet proof vests are made from this) then you know the enzyme must be potent to dissolve the silk for the creature to leave the cocoon. This enzyme is reputed to dissolve blood clots, arterial plaque, and amyloid plaque in the brain (which is thought to contribute to Alzheimer's) adhesions, and keloid scars. If anyone is interested in knowing more, this enzyme goes under the name serrapeptase. You can research this info and product line on your own. I also very strongly advise that you discuss all information with your physician. I never advise anyone to self diagnose or self medicate.
hello folks .
as other posters have mentioned , i feel , too , that this is something that needs to be kept in the forefront of practicing jehovah's witnesses minds , as they will never hear about these settlements from their elders or governing body.
so , you folks know me well enough that i don't have a shy bone in my body , and if i see an opportunity i will take it.
" Oh!, this is from Bill Bowen. He's an apostate and doesn't have anything good to say about our organization and disrespects us. "
How was he already familiar with this person? Was this the person who wrote the article? Was this person a former JW? Would it have been any more credible if it had been say...someone like anderson cooper?
If he did not know Bill Bowen personally, doesn't it seem to you that the wbts had put out a hatchet job on Bowen before the article came out?
Seems like the elder was prepared to shoot the whole thing down because of hearing adverse info about this one person.
for anyone who might be wondering what has happened with repositories of information placed in my care that are eventually to be communicated through an electronic medium, i am still working out how to get the trick accomplished through a service provider outside wts reach.. many pieces were made available online for a short time through c.t.
russell's web site, www.reexamine.org, but i can neither confirm nor deny whether i had anything to do with the information he made available.. all of the information is still readily available, in some form or other, and i have heard that a.h. macmillan may be able to get a site up and running soon.
these regretful souls of jw/bible students past did not know what they had wrought and now their spirits wander restless trying to right the wrong by making the treachery freely available to the scrutiny of the world through the marvel of the internet.
will you give us a preview of the surprises?
a hint?
some idea of "collateral damage"?
wtbs teaches that the un is going to somehow ban or outlaw all religion.
fine, i guess that is feasible, especially if muslim extremists set off a nuke in ny.
however, wtbs also teaches that dubs will then be attacked because they are the only ones sticking to thier religion.
I can't see that the JWs would be "the last stronghold". But it seems to me if you keep telling someone that long enough they will believe it and assume the character of it.
I think all the religions will go down at the same time.
I foresee that there will be some who are rebellious about it.
There is no way to have any peace in the world as long as any of these babylonian religions exist.
In my wild imagination, I foresee some catastrophic event (like maybe the east coast usa tsunami that has been predicted, or maybe a nuclear missle exploding somewhere). Something that really shakes people up. And then a *certain politician* will step in and yell "global warming" and try to unite people for this cause. (Just the same way that 9/11 united americans and eveyone forgot the big controversy going on that this entire nation was divided 50/50 over the election. Any kind of ruse to shock people then lead them in your direction when they are gullable and vunerable and too shook up to think clearly. {Think patriot act and repercussions} ) Anyway, in order to unite world wide for any cause, global warming, peace, whatever...religion has got to go.
Will JWs go out kicking and screaming? I think they are planning their small house meets in case that event comes soon. Last year they started gathering their info on everyones address and alternate emergency address and where everyone would be meeting up in case of disaster emergency.
Good grief. One says cops sit in her driveway. another videotape neighbors. A man spray neighbors trees with weedkiller. another poisons neighborhood dogs.
Boy Howdy! And I do know for sure that the neighborhood has a pedophile living a few houses down. Anyone can get that info through local law enforcement sites.
according to matthew 27:52-53.
(this occurred during the time when jesus was being crucified).
"and the memorial tombs were opened and many bodies of the holy ones that had fallen asleep were raised up, (and persons coming out from among the memorial tombs after his being raised up, entered into the holy city,) and they became visible to many people.".
Thank you all for your input on this.
according to matthew 27:52-53.
(this occurred during the time when jesus was being crucified).
"and the memorial tombs were opened and many bodies of the holy ones that had fallen asleep were raised up, (and persons coming out from among the memorial tombs after his being raised up, entered into the holy city,) and they became visible to many people.".
Sara smiles: If that scripture is right, then they were raised up to go where? not to heaven but to their homes in the city. To do what? I believe it was to show others Jesus power!
So do you think they are still walking around on the earth?
Did they eventually die again?
What thoughts has the wtbs given you concerning that?
according to matthew 27:52-53.
(this occurred during the time when jesus was being crucified).
"and the memorial tombs were opened and many bodies of the holy ones that had fallen asleep were raised up, (and persons coming out from among the memorial tombs after his being raised up, entered into the holy city,) and they became visible to many people.".
M.J.
I CAN'T!!!
I just know there is something important here. I just cannot accept that it is one of those "mysteries of Babylon". Mysteries are supposed to be unraveled and new scrolls opened and I am going to push this envelope till someone finds it.
I know I have seen something in OT about 144,000. I am going to read through again till I find it. Oh, Evelyn Wood, why did I not take that speed reading course??
a couple of months or so before they started studying the revelation book, a friend gave me a book on the minor prophets which was given out at assembly and supposed to be started for the next book study.
then, a couple of months later, they suddenly changed and gave out the revelation book to everyone.. i am curious...did that happen everywhere else.
does anyone know why the minor prophet book was delayed?.
A couple of months or so before they started studying the Revelation book, a friend gave me a book on the minor prophets which was given out at assembly and supposed to be started for the next book study. Then, a couple of months later, they suddenly changed and gave out the revelation book to everyone.
I am curious...did that happen everywhere else. too?
Does anyone know why the minor prophet book was delayed?
The emphasis in the minor prophet book was pretty spooky and foreboding. (Joel, Micah, etc.) applying all info there to toadys world and future events.
Does anyone know when the minor prophets book is now scheduled to be started?
Does everyone else already have a copy of it, too?
