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  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
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  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  designs

  Interested in your background. Have you changed your religion as an adult from your family religion or upbringing.
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  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  designs

  Yes, so what Church or Denomination are you part of.
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  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  designs

  DD, were you a Witness.
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  78

  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  designs

  DD you're a riot...
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  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  designs

  The average Pew sitting church goer tends towards a rational logical approach to faith and belief, Witnesses included. They conceive of a supreme being who cares for them and who will reunite them with family and friends in the afterlife. Bizarre concepts and damaging religious duities have to be forced into the equation of faith by some fear factor or hate mongering. How many Protestants or Catholics actually believe in a literal Hell anymore, only in some Fundamentalists venues is it still preached. Same with the Trinity, most church goers describe the Father as God and Jesus as the son of God* see Prof. Marshall's book New Covenant Theology. R&F Witnesses are similar, Jesus is viewed as their savior and more are believed to survive Armageddon or be in the New Order than is preached from the platform and in the mags..

  Getting rid of the negative damaging influences in our lives and replacing them with positive productive ones is part of the natural journey. We just need to take the first steps.
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  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  designs

  DD, the point of personal growth is to leave superstitions behind, self actualization, self awareness and wanting to contribute positively to this world got the ball rolling for many of us. To see xjws join Fundamentalism or Catholicism is like watching a person leave one abusing marriage only to marry another abusive person. As they say in counseling- 'they weren't done yet'.
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  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  designs

  DD,

  This shows the shallow decisions that some xjws are making and exposes the Fundamentalist community for what they are.
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  1914 - what is the gist?

  by wantstoleave in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  so, i'm totally confused about the whole 1914 thing.

  maybe i missed out on hearing the new line of thinking regarding it, i don't know.

  so what is the latest thinking regarding it?

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  designs

  The Society, from the time of Russell as a Bible Student to the present JWs have shifted from mid-tribulationism to post-trib and back to mid-trib..
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  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  designs

  Don't you find the fears, judgementalism, and superstitions of the Trinitarian Fundamentalists facinating- 'My experience, my interpretation'.

  Do good everyday, all will be well.
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  Generation Change

  by greenie in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  hi all,.

  i've heard several reference to the "generation change.

  " some of you have said they've revised this several times, including in 1995. onthewayout, i've heard you mention it a couple of times.. can anyone explain to me what this is, or where to find more information on it?.

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  designs

  The current view is a revisit of a view developed by Rutherford in 1927 while still a Bible Student Associate, pre JW years.