jehovah's witnesses basically define the term "apostate" as someone who was once a member of the "organization" (a jehovah's witness) but no longer follows the teachings, rules, regulations and practices.
the society gives their official definition in the following manner: "apostasy is abandoning or deserting the worship and service of god, actually a rebellion against jehovah god.
some apostates profess to know and serve god but reject teachings or requirements set out in his word.
because for example in the Hebrew Scriptures the original term that the WT translates as "apostate" literally means godless
They do that on purpose. They should call us "heretics" but, instead, they distort the meaning of "apostate" and call us that to avoid having to explain the JWs with which of their many lies we don't agree!
joseph and mary were not in a spiritually adulterous relationship with the roman authorities, the "legs of iron".
joseph and mary were not perfect.
the governing body of the modern-day organization of jehovah's witnesses is not perfect.
@punkofnice
You're absolutely right!
joseph and mary were not in a spiritually adulterous relationship with the roman authorities, the "legs of iron".
joseph and mary were not perfect.
the governing body of the modern-day organization of jehovah's witnesses is not perfect.
I need to add three more points:
May God enlighten, protect and bless you.
after discouraging and in many instances prohibiting jw's from getting an education, like in computer graphics, film-making and design, the wt is employing these kinds of professionals and throwing vast sums of money at their new film-making adventures doubtless from all the properties they confiscated, sold that the local members paid for.
kim and mikey talk about this primarily starting at 13:15https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqafxmsjirk&ab_channel=kimmikey .
I'll have to see this one! Thanks!
joseph and mary were not in a spiritually adulterous relationship with the roman authorities, the "legs of iron".
joseph and mary were not perfect.
the governing body of the modern-day organization of jehovah's witnesses is not perfect.
@Anna
Hi!
I'm sorry, but I'll have to say this: I have asked you some questions and you've completely ignored them! So, you are ignoring me because I ask questions, direct questions!
You're not the only one here doing that! There's another fellow doing the same.
From my point of view, you're only repeating what JW has taught you. You're not following Jesus by ignoring me! You're following JW instructions to avoid answering questions, specially those that make you question it has representative of God! I can understand that.
You think you know everything! Well, you don't as neither do I or anyone on this planet.
You're also showing some characteristics JWs usually show: arrogance, ignorance and impoliteness.
You are doing nothing more than repeating what you were told as being the truth. You're applying to others principles you don't apply to yourself. You're preaching! Are you counting the time? You should!
And you should also read Crisis of Conscience and In Search of Christian Freedom, by Raymond Franz. You might start to see some light and what it means to be humble following the footsteps of Jesus.
May God bless you!
joseph and mary were not in a spiritually adulterous relationship with the roman authorities, the "legs of iron".
joseph and mary were not perfect.
the governing body of the modern-day organization of jehovah's witnesses is not perfect.
@AnnaNana
Hi! Could you, please, answer my questions?
joseph and mary were not in a spiritually adulterous relationship with the roman authorities, the "legs of iron".
joseph and mary were not perfect.
the governing body of the modern-day organization of jehovah's witnesses is not perfect.
@AnnaNanna
The fact that Jehovah has used, is using or will use any organisation to fulfil His will is not a sign that it is His organisation as you know!
Where are His precise instructions regarding the creation of such an evil organisation in the Bible?
Why didn't Jesus found it or give the necessary instructions?
How can an organisation that wants to replace Jesus be Christian?
i am pasting in a copy of an email i hope my friend will read...i watched a video by bridget from az and i had thoughs i had never even considered before.
this is interesting : matt 26:28 for this means my 'blood of the covenant,' which is to be poured out in behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.according to wt, the christian greek scriptures were ( see copy ) wt 74 6/15 serve with eternity in view : also, it is to the spirit-anointed christians who will rule in that kingdom that most of the christian greek scriptures is directed, including the promises of everlasting life ( pasted from wt 74 6/15).
so matt 26:28 is at the lord's evening meal where the new covenant is being initiated.
Very, very interesting information. Thanks!
it's been years since i posted here.
my jw mother died july 5th.
it was quite honestly not that emotional for me.
Sorry to hear about that. It's also sad to see the degree of destruction JW causes to families. Take care.
thesis: when someone who is given a responsibility mistakes that responsibility for authority, bullying is very likely to occur.. jesus spoke an illustration recorded at matthew 24: 45-51 which well illustrates this thesis.. jesus asked, “who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over all his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?
happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so.
truly i say to you, he will appoint him over all his belongings.
They seem too have thought only requirement was preaching.
And giving away their hard-earned £€$...
