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  The Greatest Christian Doctrine

  by Sea Breeze in

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  the wt likes to quote ad infinitum that the central doctrine of the christian faith is the trinity.

  they quote some catholic sources, yadda, yadda, yadda.

  it is a great misdirection.

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  Yes, it is great.

  But remember: The Jews were the prodical sons because they were in a covenant relationship with God through the Old Covenant mediated by Moses (still in force BTW). For, gentiles like me, my ancestors and I never were in the blood family of Abraham as far as I know. I never was a son. God had no legal responsibility toward me at all.

  Speaking to gentiles like me who have no inheritance, or obligation from God, and who are OUTSIDE the family, Paul writes:

  For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

  God went way beyond his obligations to his friend Abraham and extended the opportunity of reconciliation to his enemies as well.
  

  Now, that is very cool and has special meaning for us gentiles.
  
  
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  The Greatest Christian Doctrine

  by Sea Breeze in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the wt likes to quote ad infinitum that the central doctrine of the christian faith is the trinity.

  they quote some catholic sources, yadda, yadda, yadda.

  it is a great misdirection.

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  Sea Breeze

  Of course, God is the personification of love. Why he would take on the punishment for sin in himself just so someone like me could fellowship with him is beyond my understanding. So, that goes without saying.

  But, the doctrine of substitution turned Catholicism on it head and is the basis of the Christian faith for hundreds of millions. Hopefully, may Catholics as well get it.

  For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

  The gospel message is that God offers us the opprrtunity to trade places with his perfect Son.

  That way, for people that don't want to face a trial for their moral crimes against God, they get a free pass.
  
  
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  I Visited Auschwitz Two Days Ago

  by Sea Breeze in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  auschwitz concentration camp in poland may not seem like a very happy vacation spot to visit.

  but, if you have a home, a family and your freedom - you will be far less likely to take these things for granted after visiting.

  we made the sobering decision to make the 2.5 hr.

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  We moved on from Central Europe to Rome. I’m sitting in front of the Coliseum at a cafe’ right now…. And guess who walks by?

  
  
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  The Greatest Christian Doctrine

  by Sea Breeze in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the wt likes to quote ad infinitum that the central doctrine of the christian faith is the trinity.

  they quote some catholic sources, yadda, yadda, yadda.

  it is a great misdirection.

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  Sea Breeze

  The WT likes to quote ad infinitum that the central doctrine of the Christian faith is the Trinity. They quote some Catholic sources, yadda, yadda, yadda. It is a great misdirection. "Look here and not there" sort of thing.

  The deity of Christ is really a by-product of historical facts - the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. Obviously, if Jesus raised himself from the dead, while he was dead like he predicted that he would do - then that is something ONLY God could do.

  But, the real central doctrine of the Christian faith that the Watchtower goes to great lenghts to obscure, confuse, and misdirect is the doctrine of Substitution.
  
  John MacArthur explains in less than 1 1/2 minutes:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZuVt7qWO80
  
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  Nice topic on Linkedin

  by Gorb in

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  i think we have to see jw.org like the corporations named in the topic on linkedin:.

  jon davids.. 3e+ ceo of influicity | author of .... .

  mcdonald's does it.

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  Sea Breeze

  I agree. The Watchtower religion is the perfect religion for the hardworking unregenerated man:

  1. You get to take credit for you good works and contribute towards your personal salvation.

  2. Not to worry about a literal conscious existence after death if you got it wrong and didn't do enough.

  3. Even if you got it wrong, you'll likely get resurrected for a do-over petting panda bears, cobras, and lions while you move into a big movie star mansion.... since they didn't make it.

  4. No need to abandon yourself to Christ, you'll pay your own sin debt when you die.

  That of course is the sales pitch, and it is very attractive to many people. It is a "sensible" religion. But, the real thing that the WT profits from is the real estate holdings and the million upon milions of dollars many countries pay them each year based on their membership. Don't forget the millions of dollars that gets willed to the Society at death from many members. Never mind that the descendants get shafted.

  Thanks for the reminder and the parallel business models! Great post.
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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

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  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  Good observation blondie.
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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  Good analysis Wing Commander
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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  Sea Breeze

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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  Sea Breeze

  I can see the next Watchtower:

  Like Christ's return in 1914, many JW's are immitating his example and are describing their coming to the convention more as a parousia.

  True, to the blinded eyes of Christendom, they cannot see them. But for those with spiritual eyes, guided by the faithful and discreet slave, they can see the seats full to the brim with their brothers and sisters.

  With thunderous throngs of clapping and praise, these invisible ones are demonstrating their "presence" and appreciation for Jehovah's wifelike organization to those that have eyes to see and ears to hear.

  This emerging class of "invisible ones" are obviously not able to give financially as they would in the flesh. So, this provides a fine opportunity to give double, perhaps even triple your normal giving to cover the cost of expenses.

  
  
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  I Visited Auschwitz Two Days Ago

  by Sea Breeze in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  auschwitz concentration camp in poland may not seem like a very happy vacation spot to visit.

  but, if you have a home, a family and your freedom - you will be far less likely to take these things for granted after visiting.

  we made the sobering decision to make the 2.5 hr.

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  Sea Breeze

  This exhibit reminded me of the "go bags" the Watchtower made everyone prepare. They knew all along that the suitcases would never be needed.