Posts by jdh

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What's the Watchtower's current stance on...

by FifthOfNovember in

the big bang?

-do they leave room for it as a possibility for jehovah to have created the universe?

(i heard an elder say once that the society doesn't necessarily rule out the big bang as a possiblity).

jdh

hi FifthofNovember, your question is of interest to me. This means it has spiritual value on the basis of faith.

Ok the "Big Bang" didn't happen. I'd like to repeat this. The Big Bang didn't happen.

Of course, there will be ones saying "Oh jdh, how absurd, how do you know?". Well two answers really. Here's the first....

1. Firstly, read Genesis chapter 1. You will note that sea creatures and flying creatures came first. Seperate and very Distinct. Thus sea creatures did not "evolve" into LAND creatures (oh my oh my, when will Darwin-insists accept that Darwin whom supposedly discovered "evolution" actually proved ADAPTION?). A finches beak is still a finch, afterall, yes? What, you say? ....Clawed birds from Brazil, are they arcaeopteryx?

Sorry, but I appear to have spelt the name incorrectly because I couldn't be bothered to construct it properly or form the proper conclusion. Any unreasoning scientists, please kindly take note. Along with Coelacanth, Lucy (still in a museum despite numerous scientific reproofs) and Neanderthal man.

LAND creatures (wild beasts and domesticated animals) came along the following creative day. Thus, a seperate and very distinct timeframe by Jehovah God. And NO this does not represent ONE earth day, however what actually is "time" to a God whom is not subject to time Himself?

Here is the 2nd reason:

Moses did record for humankind matters of spiritual importance for us all, ahead of time, so that we all might actually gain the knowledge, understanding and wisdom in faith toward Jehovah God.

Moses words were recorded 3,500 years ago and STILL withstand the test of time. Namely that the earth stood compact in space without atmosphere, void and without the light necessary for life until Jehovah God purposed life upon it.

This undeniable and incredible prediction was without Moses having scientific knowledge like that of good, unbiased and trustworthy scientists of today.

Surely this in itself can be regarded as quite remarkable and faith strengthening.

Love, jdh.

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Are You Surprised That Certain Witnesses Are Still Associated?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i am.

i know some pretty sharp, critically minded people, and i am surprised they still are active witnesses.

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jdh

dear Earnest,

1st Chronicles 28 verse 9 reads "...for all hearts Jehovah is searching, and every inclination of the thoughts he is discerning..."

So you should no doubt be pleased that this scripture will have much power with respects to the protection of the spirituality of persons that Jehovah God Himself finds dear, and in earnest.

Ones trying to incite Elders into wrongdoing find that it is a very heavy burden upon them for working contrary to God's Will and purpose. Pharoah is a case best illustrated, especially since the Egyptian Leader, Pharoah, thought it appropriate to kill the firstborns' of Israel and thus showed little compassion for human life. Either that of his own peoples or the Israelites.

Furthermore (and sadly) for ones inclined towards Satan they will find that anyone knowing the Holy Scriptures expertly like Joseph is a great force to be reckoned with. Not on account of anything special upon themselves, but on account of the power imparted through the Holy Spirit.

Very best,

jdh

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Are You Surprised That Certain Witnesses Are Still Associated?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i am.

i know some pretty sharp, critically minded people, and i am surprised they still are active witnesses.

.

jdh

Each person must carry their own load.

The Holy Scriptures tell us that the disciple John and the apostle Paul had to put up with (very devisive) ones whom were not carrying their Christian vows properly. In some cases they were working contrary to the love of the Christ.

Who remembers the Holy Scriptures words about wheat and chaff or weeds and thorns? (Matthew 3:12 for reference).

And yet, although these are either things done on account of ignorance, sinful inclination or perhaps even Satanic oppression to cunningly weaken the resolve of others... or your own - what right do we have to judge in place of The Exemplar and rightful Judge - Jesus Christ?

Do you read hearts then?

And besides it is written "First extract the rafter from your own eye" Luke 6 verse 42.

Every disputing or reasoning against the Holy Scriptures is a Satanic work and a lie.

Very best,

jdh

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What's The Most Effective Way To Reach JWs About "The Truth"?

by minimus in

jw
friends

and which ways are in your view, ineffective?

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jdh

Hi Everyone.

We "all fall short of the glory of God". I also know that when a "baptised" sheep returns the angels rejoice.

Brothers. Sisters. Whether genuinely spiritually inclined or in the manner of Adam. Why not reason about the time you are spending speaking about your anguish and hurt? Is your anguish greater on account of Satan than mine? My sinful inclination is certainly no less, "miserable man that I am" well, when I am falling foul to sin that is. *sighs!"

Remember the apostle Stephen and his great faith.

The Truth is in the Holy Scriptures. Did not Jesus say that in the Last Days "the love of the greater number would cool off" and that these were the beginning of the pangs of distress? Beginning.

If we don't widen out in our love has it in fact somehow cooled off?

Also 2nd Thessalonians 2 verse 9+10 "But the lawless one's presence is according to the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and portents and with every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth that they might be saved."

Are people being carried off with the empty deception that originated with Satan? Namely that we might think to governing ourselves without needing Jehovah's guidance. So then, where does mans step belong? With the proverbial Nimrod or our Sovereign Lord Jehovah.

Satan is using froglike expressions to weaken us into misguided or spiritually harmful thinking. The spirit of the air in which we breath is saturated with this persuasive thinking for unreasonable self-gratification. Regrettably, wickededness has sprouted up like grasses.

What I am discerning is that many on here are upset that they feel they have somehow been "lied to". Habbukuk himself said "Even if it should delay" to keep in expectation (with regards to holy and inspired words from Jehovah God).

I tell you the truth, the disciples and apostles of Jesus day thought they were in the Last Days, and so did every generation of true Christians right through until this day.

And yet to Jan Hus and William Tyndale and ones such as these I say oh you marvellous ones.

Endurance. It is a most sought after quality of our faith in Jehovah God.

Why not read about Naomi, and Moses, and Abraham, and Jacob, and Joseph, and Job. All servants of Jehovah whom faced great tests of their endurance and faithfulness. Look at the things they "put up with". Delays, but not without reward.

Very best

jdh