Hello Searcher,
thanks a lot for a nice surprise ...more than a month in advance in
most of the European countries!!
Btw, to Blondie I wish you all the best to you and your family.
Greetings JC MacHislopp
available for download.
just remember to reject the "automatic updates" from the org.. http://avoidjw.org/watchtower-library/.
Hello Searcher,
thanks a lot for a nice surprise ...more than a month in advance in
most of the European countries!!
Btw, to Blondie I wish you all the best to you and your family.
Greetings JC MacHislopp
i was going over some of the older posts of others and without starting some kind of flame war, i got no idea why people are saying that the society is some kind of real estate business.
of course its making millions of dollars in its real estate sales but this a one time event.
its down sizing by selling the furniture.
Hello again,
I've just receiced an e-mail requesting a recent example:
here below the information:
WTBS Inc New York (USA) propertysale
See :
105 Willow St
105 Willow St
117 Adams St
107 Columbia Heights
119 Columbia Heights
124 Columbia Heights
161 Columbia Heights
165 Columbia Heights
183 Columbia Heights
25 Columbia Heights
97 Columbia Heights
30 Columbia Heights
58 Columbia Heights
58 Columbia Heights
173 Front St
177 Front St
175 Pearl St
200 Water St
34 Orange St
50 Orange St
55 Furman St
1 York St
69 Adams St
81 Prospect St
67 Furman St
67 Remsen St
75 Adams St
86 Willow St
76 Willow St
21 Clark St
80 Willow St
85 Jay St
90 Sands St
98 Montague St
77 Sands St
And
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The Society of UK , buys
£ 1.000.000 luxury sea-front property in Wales, UK
· The WTS has purchased a luxury sea-front property in Wales allegedly to be used for people working on translating publications into the Welsh language.
Superbly positioned above The Menai Strait with direct water access, Y
Gwylain has been impressively developed to a high standard by the present owner
and is highly recommended for an internal viewing. The property comprises of
entrance hallway, reception hallway, impressive open plan 'live in
kitchen/family room', lounge, sitting room, games room, 2 studies, utility,
cloakroom, shower room, 5 double bedrooms, four en-suites and a family
bathroom. The property benefits from having gas central heating, double
glazing, garage, established landscaped gardens with decked areas and pond. The
property enjoys fantastic sea view of The Menai Strait, The Menai Suspension
Bridge and across to Anglesey.
5 Bedrooms
Lounge
Kitchen
Utility Room
Shower Room
Sitting Room
Office
Games Room
Second Office
En-Suite
Family Bathroom
En-Suite
En-Suite
Store Room
ground floor
Entrance Hallway
Hardwood door with double glazed side panel, high pitched ceiling with double
glazed Velux window, three wall light points, meter cupboard, cloaks cupboard,
oak doors, Travertine flooring with underfloor heating and glazed doors leading
to:
Reception Hallway
13'9" (4.2m) x 24'7" (7.5m) max (9'2" (2.8m) min). Open spindled
staircase to the first and second floors and oak glazed doors leading to
lounge.
Lounge 18'4" x
20'4" (5.59m x 6.2m). Cast iron multi fuel burner on a raised slate
hearth, six wall light points, television aerial point, engineered oak
flooring, radiator, vaulted ceiling, double glazed patio doors and double
glazed windows to the rear and side from which there are views across the
extensive rear garden and Menai Straits to the Isle of Anglesey.
Kitchen 32'10"
x 17'9" (10m x 5.4m). Open plan living kitchen and family room. Kitchen
Area - There is a range of drawer and base units in a cherry finish with dark
stone style block end worksurfaces over, island unit with breakfast bar, inset
five ring induction hob with splashback and extractor above, inset one and a
half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integral dishwasher, integral fridge,
Travertine flooring with underfloor heating, double glazed patio doors leading
to the rear garden, two wall light points and recessed halogen downlighters.
Living Area - High pitched ceiling with halogen downlighters, Travertine
flooring with underfloor heating, two wall light points, additional patio doors
leading to the garden, oak glazed door leading to the utility room and
panoramic views of Menai Straits including The Menai Bridge and The Britannia
Bridge.
Utility Room Range
of drawer and base units with roll top worksurfaces over, single drainer sink
unit with mixer tap with storage cupboard below, plumbing for washing machine,
space for fridge and freezer, double glazed door leading to the rear garden,
Travertine flooring with underfloor heating and high pitched ceiling with
halogen downlighters.
Shower Room Modern
white suite comprising corner glazed shower cubicle with mixer shower, low
flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, ceramic tiling up to a
mosaic border, halogen downlighters, extractor fan, heated towel rail and
Travertine flooring.
Sitting Room 19' x
10'10" (5.8m x 3.3m). Double glazed patio doors leading to the rear
garden, radiator, engineered oak flooring, television aerial point and door to:
Office 9'10" x
17'9" (3m x 5.4m). Double glazed picture window with views across the
decked garden to Menai Straits, double glazed patio doors leading to the side
garden, telephone point, radiator and engineered oak flooring.
Games Room 22' x
20' (6.7m x 6.1m). Double glazed window and patio doors leading to the rear
garden, six wall light points, three halogen downlighters, central lighting
unit fitted for pool table, two radiators, laminate flooring, understairs
storage cupboard, door to the second staircase and oak panel door to:
Second Office
7'3"x 5'3" (2.2mx 1.6m). Double glazed window, fitted work station
and radiator.
First floor
Gallaried Landing
Open spindle blaustrade, stairs leading to the second floor, four wall light
points, radiator, airing cupboard and oak panel door leading to the master
bedroom.
Master Bedroom
20'4" x 18'8" (6.2m x 5.7m). Floor to ceiling double glazed windows
with patio doors leading to the raised decked balcony with balustrade and has
views across to The Menai Strait and Isle of Anglesey, two radiators, fitted
wardrobes incorporating four double wardrobes, three wall light points and oak
panel door leading to:
En-Suite Modern
white suite comprising hand wash basin with mixer tap, low flush WC and walk in
shower cubicle with mixer shower and fitted body jets, heated towel rail,
recessed halogen downlighters, extractor fan and ceramic tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two
Family Bathroom
Modern white suite comprising hand wash basin with mixer tap, ceramic tiled
bath with shower tap attachment and low flush WC, shaver point with fitted
mirror lighting unit, walk in shower cubicle with shelf, heated towel rail,
ceramic tiled to a mosaic border, ceramic tiled flooring, double glazed window,
recessed halogen downlighters, extractor fan and built in linen cupboard with
radiator.
Bedroom Three
14'1" x 11'2" (4.3m x 3.4m). Radiator, double glazed patio doors
overlooking the rear garden and has access to a raised decked balcony area.
Rear Inner Hallway
Stairs to the games room and door to:
Bedroom Four
17'5" x 19'4" (5.3m x 5.9m). Floor to ceiling double glazed windows
and double glazed patio doors leading to the rear decked garden, sea views and
views to The Menai Strait, radiator and oak panel door leading to:
En-Suite Modern
white suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap,
fitted lighting mirror unit, shaver point, walk in mosaic tiled shower cubicle,
ceramic tiled to a mosaic border, recessed halogen downlighters, heated towel
rail, extractor fan, double glazed window and Travertine tiled flooring.
Second floor
Landing Double
glazed roof window with sea views and views to The Menai Strait and Isle of
Anglesey, radiator, light point, open spindle balustrade and doors to:
Bedroom Five
16'9" (5.1m) x 18'8" (5.7m) (limited headroom). Double glazed Velux
windows to the front and rear, to the front there are sea views and views to
The Menai Strait and Isle of Anglesey, two radiators and oak panel door to:
En-Suite Glazed
corner walk in shower cubicle with mixer shower, vanity hand wash basin with
storage cupboard below, fitted lighting mirror unit, ceramic tiled splashbacks,
integral WC, double glazed Velux window, heated towel rail, extractor fan and
Travertine tiled flooring.
Store Room
31'6" x 12'2" (9.6m x 3.7m). Double glazed Velux window.
Link:
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/property-history/y-gwylain/holyhead-road/bangor/ll57-2hq/31536032
Greetings ,
JC MacHislopp
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i was going over some of the older posts of others and without starting some kind of flame war, i got no idea why people are saying that the society is some kind of real estate business.
of course its making millions of dollars in its real estate sales but this a one time event.
its down sizing by selling the furniture.
Hello no-zombie,
on the same subject take a look at what the WTBS Inc New York
was doing more than a decade ago...it a very long reading but full of informations.
filed and saved , in case you should wish more informations!
Here is the old post:
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/53692/wtbs-financial-empire-tip-iceberg
Greetings ,
J.C. MacHislopp
before addressing the topic, i would like you to keep in mind the following statement coming from the society’s governing body:
· 'the golden age' january 18th, 1933 page 252.
· "if the message the jehovah's witnesses are bringing to the people is true, then it is of greatest importance to mankind.
Hello again,
Thanks to all of you for the comments.
DATA-DOG I’ve been away and also not too well.
Heaven: I do agree with you.
FastJehu: Thanks for the quote. I had in my data but you posted faster.
Blondie: A special greeting to you. A great gain to this board ..and others.
I do hope that everything is fine with you.
Back to the topic. I'm adding these few quotes to reinforce the point:***
i.e.
The Society’s Governing Body divulgates just men’s ideas, teaching, doctrines and personal viewpoints.-
A)
*** w52 4/15 p. 253 Aids for Understanding Prophecy ***
“ Jehovah’s witnesses themselves are not nor can they be interpreters of prophecies. But as fast as the “superior authorities” Jehovah and Christ Jesus reveal the interpretations through their provided channel that fast do God’s people publish them the world over to strengthen the faith of all lovers of righteousness.”
B)
w54 10/15 pp. 638-639 Questions from Readers
.°It is this organization that is enjoying that fulfillment and it is through this organization that Jehovah sends further light and spiritual food that rectifies any erroneous conceptions previously entertained, as well as adding to the rich storehouse of spiritual food available for those devoted to him and willing to exert themselves in his service by telling it to others.”
C)
*** w57 6/15 p. 370 Overseers of Jehovah’s People ***
7 Let us now unmistakably identify Jehovah’s channel of communication for our day, that we may continue in his favor. Listen to the inspired answer to the situation, in Matthew 24:45-47 (NW): …..It is vital that we appreciate this fact and respond to the directions of the “slave” as we would to the voice of God, because it is His provision.”
D)
w64 5/1 p. 277 Building a Firm Foundation in Christ ***
“ It is through the columns of The Watchtower that Jehovah provides direction and constant Scriptural counsel to his people, and it requires careful study and attention to details in order to apply this information, to get a full understanding of the principles involved, and to assure ourselves of right thinking on these matters.”
E)
*** w88 3/1 p. 17 My Life in Jehovah’s Spirit-Directed Organization ***
“ Jehovah is simultaneously feeding all his people spiritually through The Watchtower and other Biblical publications.”
F)
*** w01 8/1 p. 14 Make Your Advancement Manifest ***
“Rather, he has complete confidence in the truth as it is revealed by Jehovah God through his Son, Jesus Christ, and “the faithful and discreet slave.”
Then like a magician performance, the Society’s Governing Body takes out of his symbolic “spiritual” hat this claim/teaching (which looks more like a disclaimer) :
THE WATCHTOWER, Study edition February 2017
page 26 par. 12 ( Study article for Sunday April 30th 2017)
Q. 2. Since the Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible, what questions arise?
“WHO REALLY IS THE FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE?”
12 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, theWatch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870.
Of course, Jesus did not tell us that his faithful slave would produce perfect spiritual food. So how can we answer Jesus’ question: “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave?” (Matt. 24:45)
As a result again ” Jehovah and Christ Jesus ” disappear from the scene!!!
Greetings to all of you,
· JC MacHislopp
·
·" Nescit vox missa reverti"( Horatius, ars poetica, 390)
(A word, once spoken, cannot be recalled back )
i started a thread on this guy's comments about building kingdom halls here.. the guy also said this (again, not a word for word quote, but the gist of his comments):.
"the primary hope of salvation is the resurrection.
jehovah does not promise anyone that he will survive armageddon.
Hello everyone,
thanks for the excellent information. I'll use it very soon!
Sparky 1 I do agree with you ...very sad indeed as you nailed it:
"He has to delude himself in order to silence his nagging doubts and inner voices. I hate what this religion does to normal human beings. "
Very truthfull words indeed. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Greetings to you all,
JC MacHislopp
" Nescit vox missa reverti" ( Horatius, ars poetica, 390)
(A word, once spoken, cannot be recalled back)
or (Matthew 12:37) 37 for by your words you will be declared righteous,
and by your words you will be condemned.”
before addressing the topic, i would like you to keep in mind the following statement coming from the society’s governing body:
· 'the golden age' january 18th, 1933 page 252.
· "if the message the jehovah's witnesses are bringing to the people is true, then it is of greatest importance to mankind.
Hello everyone,
before addressing the topic, I would like you to keep in mind the following statement coming from the Society’s Governing Body:
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· 'The Golden Age' January 18th, 1933 page 252
· "If the message the Jehovah's Witnesses are bringing to the people is true, then it is of greatest importance to mankind. If it is false, then it is the duty of the clergymen and others who support them to come boldly forward and plainly tell the people wherein the message is false
Then pay attention to following 3 claims, also taught and published by the Society’s Governing Body:
1st claim 1960 56 years ago!
· *w60 7/15 442
· Staying Awake with the "Faithful and Discreet Slave" ***
KEEPING AWAKE
13 …
The members of this anointed group are years ahead in maturity, Biblical knowledge, theocratic experience and vision of Jehovah’s purpose and divine will.
There are several things one can do to stay awake and abreast. First, one should keep up with the “food at the proper time” supplied through God’s proved channel and published by the Watch Tower Society.
2nd claim :
· w60 7/15 441
· Staying Awake with the "Faithful and Discreet Slave"
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Note the “river” here is described as going eastward, in the direction of greater light, apparently signifying that the Society’s publications of truth would be progressing in the light of truth as the years advanced after 1919.
3rd claim :
· *** w90 12/15 p. 26 ?Seeking Delightful Words, Correct Words? ***
For over a century, delightful, correct words of truth covering every aspect of life have been presented in the Watch Tower Society’s publications and widely distributed in many languages.
Now let us see some examples of the “printed” and “taught” facts from the Society’s Governing Body official teachings and our inquisitive minds should always be ready to ask a question.
I*** 1952 64 years ago!
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· ***w52 4/15 p. 253 Aids for Understanding Prophecy ***
“ Jehovah’s witnesses themselves are not nor can they be interpreters of prophecies. But as fast as the “superior authorities” Jehovah and Christ Jesus reveal the interpretations through their provided channel that fast do God’s people publish them the world over to strengthen the faith of all lovers of righteousness.”
II*** 2008 9 years ago:
The Watchtower , May 15th 2008 Study edition , page 29 par. 9
How the Governing Body Is Organized *)**)
The Head, Jesus Christ, supplies the body members with what is needed for good cooperation, coordination, and spiritual nourishment. (Eph. 4:15, 16; Col. 2:19) In such respects, the Governing Body is organized to take the lead as Jehovah directs them by holy spirit.
(
III*** 2017 published October/November 2016
THE WATCHTOWER, Study edition February 2017
page 26 par. 12 ( Study article for Sunday April 30th 2017)
Q. 2. Since the Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible, what questions arise?
“WHO REALLY IS THE FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE?”
12 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, theWatch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870.
Of course, Jesus did not tell us that his faithful slave would produce perfect spiritual food. So how can we answer Jesus’ question: “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave?” (Matt. 24:45)
Q. Inquisitive minds would like to know :
: How can anyone reconcile the above 3 teachings - published by the Society’s Governing Body - within a time period of 64 years? Is not too … strange/weird that suddenly Jehovah God and Jesus Christ disappear from the…picture ??
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Let’s continue :
IV*** 1971 45 years ago
*** w71 12/15 p. 761 par. 2-3 A Governing Body as Different from a Legal Corporation ***
This was evidently under the guidance of Jehovah’s invisible active force or holy spirit. Also, under the direction of the Head of the Christian congregation, Jesus Christ the Son of God.
True, the members of that governing body were not directly appointed by the Lord Jesus Christ.
IV*** 1983 33 years ago
***w83 9/15 pp. 19-20 "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism" ***
19
Since the "master" found the remaining ones of this body faithfully and discreetly giving out "food supplies" when he arrived for inspection in 1919, he appointed them "over all his belongings." (Luke 12:42-44)
VI*** 2013 3 years ago
*** w13 7/15 p. 22 Study Edition “Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?” ***
[Box on page 22]
DID YOU GET THE POINT?
“The faithful and discreet slave”: A small group of anointed brothers who are directly involved in preparing and dispensing spiritual food during Christ’s presence. Today, these anointed brothers make up the Governing Body
…….
“Appointed over his domestics”:
In 1919, Jesus selected capable anointed brothers to be his faithful and discreet slave
Q. Inquisitive minds would like to know :
How can anyone reconcile the above 3 teachings - published by the Society’s Governing Body - within a time period of 45 years?
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Let’s try another time :
VII*** 1960 56 years ago
***w60 7/15 p. 436 The Awake “Faithful and Discreet Slave” ***
20 As we now know, this watchman class of the “faithful and discreet slave” was being cleansed for still greater watchman service in the turbulent years to follow their restoration in 1919. Previously , in the spring of 1918, Jehovah came to his temple of earthly Christian servants for inspection and cleansing. (Mal. 3:1-3)
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VIII*** 1983 33 years ago
***w83 9/15 pp. 19-20 "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism" ***
19
Since the "master" found the remaining ones of this body faithfully and discreetly giving out "food supplies" when he arrived for inspection in 1919, he appointed them "over all his belongings." (Luke 12:42-44)
Q. Inquisitive minds would like to know :
How can anyone reconcile the above 2 teachings - published by the Society’s Governing Body - within a time period of 23 years?
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Still another example :
IX*** 1972 44 years ago
*** w72 2/1 79 Fully Accepting the Challenge of Jehovah's Service
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JEHOVAH IS DISPLEASED WITH HIS WOMAN
The Naomi remnant came into a condition like that, particularly in the year 1918, when they were, in a sense, exiled from Jehovah God's favor. In that year Jehovah God came to his temple suddenly, accompanied by the messenger of the covenant, the Lord Jesus Christ.
He examined the remnant here upon earth; he was displeased with them. (Mal. 3:1, 2) For a time they were not fully accepting the challenge of Jehovah's Kingdom service that had opened up to them.
X*** 1993 23 years ago
*** w93 5/1 17 Expanded Activities During Christ's Presence
6 From the time Christ's presence began and down to 1918, the slave class, despite unpopularity, persecution, and even some confusion, had been seeking to give timely food to the domestics. This is what the Master found when his inspection began. The Lord Jesus was pleased, and in 1919 he pronounced that faithful approved slave class happy.
What was the slave's delightful reward for doing what his Master had appointed him to do? A promotion! "
Q. Inquisitive minds would like to know :
How can anyone reconcile the above 2 teachings - published by the Society’s Governing Body - within a time period of 21 years?
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Last example …for the moment::
XI*** 1995 21 years ago
· *** w95 8/1 17 Taught by Jehovah Down Till This Day
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13 Jehovah particularly teaches his people by means of a weekly study of the Bible, using The Watchtower as a teaching aid.
XII*** 2001 15 years ago
w01 8/1 p. 14 Make Your Advancement Manifest ***
“Rather, he has complete confidence in the truth as it is revealed by Jehovah God through his Son, Jesus Christ,and “the faithful and discreet slave.”
XIII*** 23 years ago
THE WATCHTOWER, Study edition February 2017
page 26 par. 12 ( Study article for Sunday April 30th 2017)
Q. 2. Since the Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible, what questions arise?
“WHO REALLY IS THE FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE?”
12 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, theWatch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870.
Of course, Jesus did not tell us that his faithful slave would produce perfect spiritual food. So how can we answer Jesus’ question: “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave?” (Matt. 24:45)
Q. Inquisitive minds would like to know :
How can anyone reconcile the above 3 teachings - published by the Society’s Governing Body - within a time period of 21 years?
I do hope that I have not bored you…J
Greetings to you all,
JC MacHislopp JJJ
· " Nescit vox missa reverti" ( Horatius, ars poetica, 390)
(A word, once spoken, cannot be recalled back)
or (Matthew 12:37) 37 for by your words you will be declared righteous,
and by your words you will be condemned.”
P.S. I’ve sent a copy to 6 elders (average experience 23 years)
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picture yourself as a member of the brooklyn bethel family on friday morning, october 2, 1914. you are seated at your usual place at the breakfast table, awaiting the arrival of brother c. t. russell.
suddenly the door to the dining room opens and brother russell appears.
he pauses for a moment, as is his custom, and greets the bethel family with a cheery “good morning, all.” but then, instead of immediately taking his place at the head of the table, he claps his hands and makes a thrilling announcement: “the gentile times have ended; their kings have had their day!” you can hardly contain your joy—you have been looking forward to this moment for a long time!
Hello Steve,
thanks for the excellent piece. Well written!
Most of us have " been looking forward to this for a long, long , long time".
Eventually we realized that never mind the "arrival" ...the train never left the station!!
Greetings to you all.
CH MacHislopp
P.S. For some of the "older" posters....I'm still recovering, slowly but steadily.
these numbers and letters:--gbr659967--are the only identifying markson this boe..the "informant" who sent it said:.
"this letter came through the congregation inbox and so hasn't got theusual identifying information.
the name of the file is probably thebest way to identify it.
Hello Atlantis and all other friends
I’m sorry for the format but the information is below.
(Source : http://marvinshilmer.blogspot.lu/2011/05/s-77-and-s-79-disfellowshipping-and.html)
Greetings to all,
J.C. MacHislopp
PS Thanks for you excellent contributions !!!
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2015, questions and answers!.
.. these are some of the questions we have received and the answers to those questions.. .. 1. what happened a few months back when atlantis had to disappear.. .. answer: it wasn't so much that atlantis had to disappear.
it was that atlantis had to take a break due to a serious family situation.
Hello Atlantis & Nevada& Petra
just a few words to express to both of you my gratitude and appreciation for your
extremely valuable contribution to this forum. Thanks you very much for all your precious
time and informations shared with all of us.
More personally I'm very touched by your family events and allow me to say the fact that you and your wife
are "still "like two teenagers " it is a very nice and delicate way to express what true love is!
I wish both of you, all the best despite your particular circumstances.
Greetings,
J.C. MacHislopp
P.S. Continua ad imparare la cucina italiana!
as the date of return of the lord jesus christ and the beginning of his invisible presence or parousia.
what, then, about the parousia (presence) of christ?
so a.d. 1914 marks the time of christs invisible return in spirit.
Hello again to everyone,
Nicolau, many thanks or your greetings.
Phizzy
“There are a number of things that the WT/JW's taught in error for many years”
Really so, ..it is offensive to the human intellect!
tim3l0rd Thanks for your comments.
I would like to add :
· 11 Upon recognizing that Christ’s presence began in 1914, Jesus’ followers rightlyprepared for a possible early arrival of the end.
· The Watchtower August 15th , 2015 page 16.par 11
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Since the proven facts show that that Pastor C.T. Russell and all the Bible Students for decades prepared themselves and taught to the world the the END would come in the year 1914, imho to mask,and to make less obvious the truth of past events, the Society’s Governing Body preferred to phrase themselves in a truly ambiguous way.
Cha Cing
Thanks for you appreciative comment.
I do understand you. It is all ever-changing and confusing .
To search you also need time, tools, patience and a motivation
(for example exposing incorrect, unscriptural claims , lies etc, etc).
NVR2L8 , ZOOS and leaving- quietly Thanks for your greetings
blondie Many thanks for your concern. As I wrote I’m getting better. I also missed your comments and not participating more to the board, which has expanded greatly and acquired so many new….posters and their keen observations and providing also vital …inside informations.(a thousands thanks to Atlantis & Co) By the way again to I do like you new avatar…It makes you look better!
Greetings to all
JC MacHislopp
*** Awake ! August 22nd 1984 page 28 From Our Readers ***
“…claims to be the way of salvation … .Any organization that assumes that position should be willing to submit to scrutiny and criticism.”