Seems to me that most of Jesus' parables have some sort of historical or literal application. For example, the vineyard parables apply to Israel and Jerusalem's impending destruction for rejecting their Messiah, while the kingdom of heaven parables relate to the development of the church right up to the harvest; while the eschatological parables point to the return of Christ and the judgment of the world. There are other stories that appear to be parables but are really parodies designed to undermine Pharisaic authority.
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Are parables literal or not?
by RULES & REGULATIONS in“bible illustrations [parables] have more than one aspect.
they … often have a prophetic meaning and application.
moreover, some had a prophetic meaning for the time when they were spoken or shortly thereafter, and some were to have, in addition, a fulfillment in the distant future.” (insight on the scriptures (1988), wtbts, vol 1, pp.
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Hip Hip Hooray yyy
by smiddy3 inhi friends i`ve finally got an appointment to go to hospital tomorrow ,pre-admission for my hip replacement surgery.. so if you don`t hear from me ever again ,it means i`ve carked it .lol, should i even joke about that ?.
so its goodnight from me till who knows when ?.
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Speedy Recovery Mate!
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The "faithful and discreet slave class" - Past, Present and Future
by truthseeker iniv) believe that jesus christ is mediator for "the faithful and discreet slave".
today, that "slave" is represented by the governing body of jehovah's witnesses.
5. elders.
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The modern slave
1. Gerrit Lösch: Born 1942, appointed July 1, 1994
2. Samuel F. Herd: Born 1935, appointed Oct. 1, 1999
3. David H. Splane: Born 1944, appointed Oct. 1, 1999
4. Mark Stephen Lett: Born 1949, appointed Oct. 1, 1999
5. Anthony Morris III: Born 1950, appointed Sept. 1, 2005
6. Geoffrey W. Jackson: Born 1955, appointed Sept. 1, 20057. D. Mark Sanderson: Born 1965, appointed 2012
8. Kenneth E. Cook Jr: Born 1955, appointed 2018
Does anyone have a picture of the original slave...board of directors in 1918?
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Why the Lord's Prayer and Not Stephen's?
by Sea Breeze inother n t prayers:.
the lord's prayer.. .
the tax collector's prayer.. .
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Vanderhoven7
Yes, that's why they promote the idea that Jesus is the mediator only for the 144,000.
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First 3 Presidents never knew JC began his reign as King in 1914 ?
by smiddy3 inthe first 3 presidents of the i.b.s.a ./ jehovah`s witnesses / wtb&ts.. w.h.conley ,c.t.russell ,j.f.rutherford .. how many jehovah`s witnesses know that ?
how many ex jehovah`s witnesses knew that ?
the wt society teaches that jesus returned to begin his "invisible presence" in 1914 directing his attention toward the earth as ruling king.
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Vanderhoven7
Certainly the first two presidents did not know that Christ returned and began ruling in 1914. I believe they went to their deaths believing Christ became present in 1874 and began ruling in 1878. Correct me on the 1878 date if not accurate.
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What do you see?
by Simon indo you see a man with a backpack running into the woods?.
do you see a dog running out of the woods?.
i saw the man running first .... .
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Vanderhoven7
I saw a man running toward the woods with a backpack with a picture of a bear's face on the pack.
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Fred Franz 85 talk on WTS History
by Vanderhoven7 inlearn why fred quit university to join the watchtower.
https://youtu.be/fkjw-r9oitk.
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As you listen to his talk, you might think an apostate is impersonating Fred.
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Fred Franz 85 talk on WTS History
by Vanderhoven7 inlearn why fred quit university to join the watchtower.
https://youtu.be/fkjw-r9oitk.
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Learn why Fred quit university to join the Watchtower
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So if there was a 1st century governing body, Paul should have been disfellowshiped for not following direction
by nowwhat? inso right after the issue of circumcision was resolved.
paul insisted timothy get circumcised!
(acts16) then later on he said it was ok to eat meat sacrificed to idols!
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Here is a classic. Fred Franz as WTS president denies there was a GB in the first century.
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Introducing www.jwletter.com
by Roger Kirkpatrick indue to current restrictions, letter writing has replaced the door-to-door method of preaching.
however, the typical jw practice of hand printing sappy and childish messages and enclosing what amounts to watchtower "junk mail" is enough to embarrass even xjws.
i decided to compose a letter which completely "spills the beans" regarding current jw beliefs and practices, and here is why i did so.
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Vanderhoven7
Well done Roger. The letter to Colin was excellent as well as comprehensive; a definite keeper!