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True Religion vs. False Religion and James 1:27
by Ultimate Reality in
1. watchtower
2. bible
something that opened my eyes as i was re-examining "the truth" was the verse at james 1:27. in the new world translation the greek word in this verse, threskeia, is translated worship, which is fine except that it hides a more important meaning.

this same word can be, and most often is translated religion.. for witnesses, the matter of being the "one true religion" is all important.

pure and undefiled religion before god and the father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, to keep oneself unspotted from the world.. english revised version.
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Timing Christ's Presence
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1. watchtower
2. bible
startfragment.

obviously, this is an ongoing discussion.

in a past post (which was so popular, there were 0 replies) i mentioned a book by james stewart russell: the parousia: the new testament doctrine of our lord's second coming, which was written in 1878. the book is a discussion of the new testament as it relates to the subject of the parousia or christ's presence.
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New DPA and Medical Directive for Witnesses that have moved on...
by Ultimate Reality in
1. watchtower
2. medical
in order express my current wishes i am preparing a new dpa and medical directive to replace what i have signed from the organization in the past.

however, if family have an issue with my stand should i be incapacitated, i am including a preamble with the dpa so that the reasons for my wishes are clear.

i welcome comments, adjustments, or ideas.
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1931 Golden Age scan request
by Ultimate Reality in
1. watchtower
2. bible
"vaccination is a direct violation of the everlasting covenant that god made with noah after the flood.

"-- golden age 1931 february 4 p.293.

i have search this site, the usual spots on the internet, and cannot find a scanned copy of the article from which the above quote is taken.. .
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They "Keep Following the Lamb" - February Study Article (Praise for the GB)
by Ultimate Reality in
1. watchtower
2. bible
the article is not yet in print, however on jw.org you will find the audio recording for the february 15, 2009 study edition.. this article sums up some of the talks given over the past year or so.

it makes clear that we should trust the faithful and discreet slave because jehovah and jesus trust the "slave".

the slave has been faithfully providing spiritual food for 130 years.
The Parousia by James S. Russell and a different view of Revelation
by Ultimate Reality in
1. watchtower
2. bible
many who hear about the "preterist" point of view become confused since thoughts often run to the idea that all bible prophecy has been fulfilled--for many this cannot be reconciled.

for the average witness, we have never even been exposed to a different view on bible interpretation.

indeed, the watchtower view of revelation and bible prophecy is that most everything in the bible applies now, to our special time since 1914, with the end of the system of things and the great tribulation right around the corner.. however, where does the concept originate that matthew the 24th chapter has a secondary fulfillment beyond 70ce?
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Searching for Yearbook Quote 1939
by Ultimate Reality in
1. watchtower
2. bible
i am searching for a scanned page from the 1939 yearbook.

i think it is on or around page 32. the paragraph mentions how they are not seeking to gather men into an organization, and it discredits the concept of salvation by means of a religious organization.

if any one has this, your posting would be greatly appreciated.. .
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WTS Kingdom Hall Asset Grab
by Ultimate Reality in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
many here are familiar with the wts request to "hold" the cash funds of congregations so that a higher rate of interest can be earned, not for the local congregation benefit, but for the society to use in the worldwide work.

in particular, the funds are loaned, with interest, to other congregations that need to build or remodel halls.. .

however, a new opportunity has presented itself to the wts.. .
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Announcement Confirmed
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1. watchtower
2. bible
at the saturday s.a.d.

the announcement was made about the book study being consolidated into the tms.
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Finished Mystery - Censorship Question
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1. watchtower
2. bible
i have obtained a 1917 edition of the finished mystery.

there are some pages that were removed, supposedly due to censorship.

does anyone know the history on this and how (or if) it relates to the imprisonment and release of rutherford and associates?