i know that a lot of historical names have claimed to be a god.
but, jesus arguably claimed to be god.
scripture says he's the creator.
If Jesus isn't the one true god, how do we interpret the passages where he might have insinuated this? If he claimed it, how do we account for the inaccuracy of the claim?
Maybe he was just nuts
Only one of 3 possibilities of Jesus Christ
1] He's nuts
2] He's a liar
3] He's who he claimed to be [God's word with all the authority of HIS father]
The Truth Will Set You Free
a relative sent me yesterday's wt study article 46, how jehovah guarantees his promise of paradise.. it's been a long time since i read one of those articles but what really struck me about this one is that, considering it's discussing a fundamental jw belief, it only mentions jesus twice as an aside, and not at all as the central figure like the bible does.
it actually mentions satan far more in the same article!.
i don't remember this discrepancy from my time in the org 15 years ago.
I always thought it quite odd that JWs promote themselves as [the only true] Christians but without Christ. Only a passing mention. Like HE'S not worthy of the attention and respect. Maybe I've got it wrong.
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the bible does not say that god does not want to lie, but that he cannot lie or it is impossible for god to lie.
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so, if god cannot lie, for what purpose and why did he create creatures (satan, demons, humans) who can lie?.
Don’t believe everything you read literally, try using your deductive reasoning powers..jeez 😉
to all those on this forum, i would love to know what your take on this vital question is..
God (of course), knew about the fall of mankind and allowed it. Just as he knew about the fall of angels and allowed it. Free will AND, to bring a greater good from it. What the greater good is? I don’t know, but I do have faith that my master is good.ttwsyf
the bible does not say that god does not want to lie, but that he cannot lie or it is impossible for god to lie.
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so, if god cannot lie, for what purpose and why did he create creatures (satan, demons, humans) who can lie?.
And Satan, who was a murderer from the beginning, is called the father of lies. God hates lies and lying….even for the “TRUTH”tm.
God did not lie, but those of us with free will, (angels and humanity), can chose to lie…and we do
i’ve decided to disassociate from the jw organisation.
i cannot be part of a community that blatantly rejects the sacrifice of jesus in that demonic memorial ritual.
amazing what information you find when you start researching.. i’m writing my letter and posting it to the kingdom hall this morning.
I’ve decided to disassociate from the JW organisation.
I cannot be part of a community that blatantly rejects the sacrifice of Jesus in that demonic memorial ritual. Amazing what information you find when you start researching.
I’m writing my letter and posting it to the Kingdom Hall this morning.
Feels so right. God bless you all. 🙏🎄🌺
Bold, brave and gutsy move that should inspire others to reject all nonsense in every way, shape and form.
TTWSYF
i've noted before certain similarities between jws and independent fundamentalist baptists, such as door to door work.
the ifbs call it "soul winning".
the goal is usually to give a quick tour of a few bible verses, get the householder to "repeat after me" a formulaic prayer confessing faith in jesus.
Bible is explicit in citing works and faith with the understanding that faith illicits works that when pleasing to God produces good fruits.
No fruits? Then the works were not pleasing to God. Pretty easy to see if your prayers and works are efficacious. Just saying, cause it’s true.
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i've noted before certain similarities between jws and independent fundamentalist baptists, such as door to door work.
the ifbs call it "soul winning".
the goal is usually to give a quick tour of a few bible verses, get the householder to "repeat after me" a formulaic prayer confessing faith in jesus.
To be saved from your sins takes a lot more than saying a 'sinners prayer' or inviting Jesus into your heart or any other option where the sinner does not have to change their behavior.
Teaching that you are saved through an acceptance of a faith or a prayer without changing your behavior will not save you.
Jesus said that many would say 'Lord, Lord' and HE said 'away from me, I never knew you'
HE wants us to cloth the naked, feed the hungry, teach the ignorant, tend to the sick and elderly and basically live the teaching of 'love thy neighbor'
If you think that you're saved by being a Christian without acting like one, you're in for a rude awakening.
just saying
TTWSYF
so for those amongst us who celebrate the season .
merry christmas everyone.
.. jan from tam .
The birth of our Lord. Who cares that it may or may not be the actual date? Happy birthday Jesus!
ttwsyf
if you once were fully pimi and truly believed jw doctrine to the core like i once did, when you come to the reality that it is not the truth at all it can be extremely devastating.. i think only other ex jws could ever understand.
i wasted my entire life i thought the real life was yet to come to wasted the best years knocking on doors.
now i’m so angry.. i can understand why so many top themselves when they realise it was all lies..
Elderberry,
better late than never my friend, better late than never.
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