let me start with a couple of distinctions.. first century christians:.
1. baptized military personnel.. 2. baptized men with political authority.
.
Hi LHG,
Yes, times change. Hopefully though that should not change Christianity or it's message. JWs are the ones that claim they are most like first century Christians. My belief is to the contrary. As you say, I do believe we are seeing some revealing distinctions being made.
thesis: when someone who is given a responsibility mistakes that responsibility for authority, bullying is very likely to occur.. jesus spoke an illustration recorded at matthew 24: 45-51 which well illustrates this thesis.. jesus asked, “who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over all his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?
happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so.
truly i say to you, he will appoint him over all his belongings.
In 1919, these were the names of some of the Faithful Slave...although they never knew they were appointed. Their appointment was determined in 2012
- J.F. Rutherford
And a few pictures:
thesis: when someone who is given a responsibility mistakes that responsibility for authority, bullying is very likely to occur.. jesus spoke an illustration recorded at matthew 24: 45-51 which well illustrates this thesis.. jesus asked, “who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over all his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?
happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so.
truly i say to you, he will appoint him over all his belongings.
Not sure where this came from:
"What is remarkable about the current F&DS teaching is that in 1981 the Watchtower described this very concept, that only the leaders represent the Slave class, as deceptive and from objectors; in other words, it was an apostate teaching.
"Witnesses of Jehovah understand that the "slave" is comprised of all anointed Christians as a group on earth at any given time during the 19 centuries since Pentecost. Accordingly, the "domestics" are these followers of Christ as individuals.
Some readers may feel that this is a rather sectarian view of matters. Or they may object to the idea that the "slave" and the "domestics" represent the same class, one as a composite body and the other as individuals. The objectors may argue that not all of Christ's anointed disciples have a share in preparing the spiritual food, so that perhaps the "slave" pictures only the leading ones, and the "domestics" those they serve in the congregation.
There is no point in trying to force an interpretation of the parable. Self-deception is of no benefit and is spiritually damaging. Therefore, we must look to the Scriptures for an understanding. In doing this, what do we find?[ ... ] Thus we see a clear Scriptural basis for saying that all anointed followers of Christ Jesus make up God's "servant," with Jesus as its Master." Watchtower 1981 Mar 1 pp.24-26
One must wonder, if God truly appointed the Governing Body to dispense truth since 1919, why it took them 93 years to dispense the truth about this doctrine. How can can anyone possibly believe Jesus is using these men to dispense truth, when they were actively teaching against the very doctrine about themselves they now claim is truth?"
let me start with a couple of distinctions.. first century christians:.
1. baptized military personnel.. 2. baptized men with political authority.
.
Very impressive TBK.
Just a couple of technical concerns
Communal sharing was voluntary (Acts 5:4) and Paul's ministry was recognized by the Apostles. (2Peter 3:15-16)
let me start with a couple of distinctions.. first century christians:.
1. baptized military personnel.. 2. baptized men with political authority.
.
So many good additions.
12 First century Christians believed people could be saved simply by hearing and believing the gospel the Apostles preached.
13. First century Christians were all born again children of God.
let me start with a couple of distinctions.. first century christians:.
1. baptized military personnel.. 2. baptized men with political authority.
.
Let me start with a couple of distinctions.
First century Christians:
1. baptized military personnel.
2. baptized men with political authority.
i have just started to steep the mincemeat for my mince pies in dark rum .
christmas is a big deal in my family and circle of friends.
however among ex jws it's a bit different or so l understand.
@ Sloppyjoe2
I don't know any christmas songs
Well then, let me introduce you to a great Christmas carol to start you off.
Enjoy
thesis: when someone who is given a responsibility mistakes that responsibility for authority, bullying is very likely to occur.. jesus spoke an illustration recorded at matthew 24: 45-51 which well illustrates this thesis.. jesus asked, “who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over all his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?
happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so.
truly i say to you, he will appoint him over all his belongings.
Hi Punky,
"...teaching them not to observe everything I have commanded you..."
JWs are preaching a false gospel which does not save them and unrelatable Jesus whose blood does not apply.
Sad really.
here's my list of jw no-no's as i recall: .
1. no giving or accepting valentine candy for students.
2. no going to home coming football games.
no hypnosis
worldly psychiatrists dangerous
thesis: when someone who is given a responsibility mistakes that responsibility for authority, bullying is very likely to occur.. jesus spoke an illustration recorded at matthew 24: 45-51 which well illustrates this thesis.. jesus asked, “who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over all his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?
happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so.
truly i say to you, he will appoint him over all his belongings.
The Question is:
Is the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses committing Blasphemy?
(99+) Is the Governing Body Committing Blasphemy | Jeffrey Thomas - Academia.edu
