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  How Many Are From The South (USA)?

  by snowbird in

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  thank you, professor.. you are most kind.. sylvia.

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  Kenneson

  I was born in Louisiana; part Cajun on my mother's side. I speak the language. I now live in Tallahassee, Florida.
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  Pimping the Divine Name

  by Farkel in

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  obviously, a unique aspect of the wt religion is the name it has chosen, "jehovah's witnesses.

  jehovah this.

  jehovah that.

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  Kenneson

  Oh, the Tetragrammaton. O.K. LOL
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  Rutherford, Wm Heath Sr, and Coca Cola

  by startingover in

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  there has been much reference to wm heath, both sr. and jr. on this forum in connection with rutherford.

  i did some research on the connection of heath sr. with coca cola and it seems to be non existent except on websites where rutherford is being discussed.

  i could find no connection anywhere else.. can anyone enlighten me on this matter?.

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  Kenneson

  There is a pretty good timeline on Rutherford at

  http://futuretruth.wordpress.com/2008/03/15/timeline-and-history-of-rutherford/

  Also, the Golden Age of March 19, 1930 is supposed to contain info on Beth Sarim and Consolation of May 27, 1942 on Beth Sarim and I think Beth Shan as well. If someone could scan this info and put it here, that sure would be helpful.
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  Apostolic Succession ?

  by a Christian in

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  james c,.

  you wrote: the belief of apostolic succession is not a distinctly roman one.

  the orthodox as well as the anglicans hold to it.

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  Kenneson

  Nark,

  Thank you. That is very helpful.
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  Apostolic Succession ?

  by a Christian in

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  james c,.

  you wrote: the belief of apostolic succession is not a distinctly roman one.

  the orthodox as well as the anglicans hold to it.

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  Kenneson

  Nark,

  Yes, I see your point. Acts has him meeting the Apostles much earlier than Gal. But, do you think he hung around the Apostles very long or long enough for them to accept him as one of the Twelve?
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  Apostolic Succession ?

  by a Christian in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  james c,.

  you wrote: the belief of apostolic succession is not a distinctly roman one.

  the orthodox as well as the anglicans hold to it.

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  Kenneson

  Paul began his ministry apart from the Twelve and when he went to Jerusalem 3 years later it was only to visit Peter for 15 days. Gal.1:19 says he didn't see any of the apostles--except for James, the brother of the Lord. See also Matt. 13:55. This James is not one of the original Twelve because he is not the son of Alphaeus nor of Zebedee. (Matt. 10:2-4) As a matter of fact, he was not a believer in Jesus until the Resurrection (John 7:5I) Yet, he is certainly a part of the apostolic band. See Acts 1:14 And Paul also identifies him with the apostles in Gal. 1:19. James is certainly prominent in the Jerusalem church ( Act 15:13) Fourteen years later Paul visits Jerusalem again due to a revelation. And it seems to be here that he encounters all the Twelve. The pillars of the church (Peter, John and James, the brother of the Lord) accept Paul and confirm Paul and Barnabas's ministry. So, for 17 years Paul has been doing his own thing and except for this brief exchange with the Apostles, will be doing his own thing again. It seems to me that this is an attempt by Paul to make himself on a par with the Apostles, but that does not make him one of the Twelve since he doesn't stay with them and is off on his own again.
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  Apostolic Succession ?

  by a Christian in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  james c,.

  you wrote: the belief of apostolic succession is not a distinctly roman one.

  the orthodox as well as the anglicans hold to it.

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  Kenneson

  The term "the Twelve" seems to have been reserved to the group of original apostles. Paul was not part of the original group of apostles. He had not lived with Christ as the others, but like them he saw the Risen Christ. His entry into the apostolic office was not "normal." as 1 Cor. 15:8 shows. Nevertheless, he views himself as an apostle on an equal footing to "the Twelve." But, I would not say that he considers himself a part of "the Twelve."
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  Apostolic Succession ?

  by a Christian in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  james c,.

  you wrote: the belief of apostolic succession is not a distinctly roman one.

  the orthodox as well as the anglicans hold to it.

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  Kenneson

  The Apostles did not appoint other apostles; they appointed other officers. And that's how apostolic power was preserved.
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  Parking Lot Witnessing Can Be Dangerous

  by Kenneson in

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  see "gun pulled on church solicitor.

  ortonville man charged after threatening jehovah's witness outside store.".

  http://www.countypress.com/stories/052108/loc_20080521002.shtml.

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  Kenneson

  See "Gun pulled on church solicitor. Ortonville man charged after threatening Jehovah's Witness outside store."

  http://www.countypress.com/stories/052108/loc_20080521002.shtml
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  MOUTHY'S 81st Birthday

  by BenV in

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  mouthy, is today your 81st birthday?

  i saw on a post you wrote -- and it said birthday!

  (don't know how these things work?).

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  Kenneson

  I want to add my name to the well wishers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!