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  Peter in Babylon? - 1 Peter 5:13

  by Bobcat in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  for any looking over the wt study article for 3-30-2014, paragraph 9 refers to peter spending time in babylon.

  the paragraph speaks of peter living in babylon as if it were a well established fact.

  in fact, the only evidence for this idea is 1 peter 5:13.. see here for a writeup that analyzes 1 peter 5:13 and whether "babylon" really means the city of babylon.

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  sarahsmile

  What a mess!
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  the circuit assembly

  by thedog1 in

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  2. bible

  i am off to the circuit assembly tomorrow.

  not really looking forward to it as it is the first one i will go to after finding out many things on this forum.

  since the last assembly i have read coc, in search of christian freedom, and some of the gentile times reconsidered.

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  sarahsmile

  Rejecting strange teachings and you wanted to run out! WEW!

  You need to make new plans! LOL,

  It really is a sign of your times up!
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  preaching and memorial question

  by caroline77 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i asked a jw why most of them don't partake of the bread and wine at their memorial, and was told that the command was given to the disciples only.. at the end of matthew's gospel, the command is given to the 11 disciples to go out and preach to everyone, so why do those who don't take the bread and wine go out knocking doors preaching?.

  surely if only the disciples can take the emblems then only the disciples should preach.. no explanation of where the 144,000 come into it was given.. .

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  sarahsmile

  Good point!

  What do you think about John 6?

  How many times did Jesus state If anyone? and eternal or live forever.

  It was offerred to a mixed crowd,great crowd. It was the Jews with good reasoning rejected what he was stating. They did not understand! Yet in Acts many believed including Jewish.

  John 6

  50 But here is the bread that comes down from heaven,

  which a man may eat and not die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever.

  Later they prepared for the Passover where Jesus example of the new covenant.

  Asked the brother how does one know he/she should partake?

  As far as preaching, it is the same simple bibical concept.

  Anyone who believes in Jesus should teach everything that Jesus taught! Paul states a few things to preach. Paul Last Supper All partook.

  Also they were bowing to Jesus when he said,"All power and authority was given to him!"

  One more thought,

  I did not realize for many years that the JWs only believe New Testament scriptures and Pauls congregations were the 144,000. So the NT and Pauls writing were not fir the great crowd! They were 144,000. I think that is just made up bull! It was a wake up call. And it is how elders know who are apostates.

  So asking your questions now marks you!
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  Need an ex-elder or someone who knows

  by Roberta804 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  it has been a long time since i have been here, but i need you guys now.

  my mother-in-law is on her death been; most likely will not make it though the night.

  my husband and i have sat with her for the past two days, she is totally unconcious.

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  sarahsmile

  Sorry to hear about your mother in law. It is hard on every one.

  Considering she was not a baptized members, the elders will suggest a funeral hall sermon or grave side.

  They do not provide dinners.
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  According to WT rules, the virgin Mary and Jehovah are guilty of Por'neia!

  by BU2B in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  according to wt tamud, if a jw does in-vitro fertilization, carries a surrogate child, uses a surrogate, and so forth then it is "por-neia".. the bible says that mary was a virgin when implanted with the embryo of jesus christ.

  under the mosaic law adultery was punishable by death.

  since mary was already engaged to joseph, if she was to sleep with another man it was the same as adultery in the eyes of the law.

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  sarahsmile

  LOL,LOL!

  Never thought about it!

  It is just you!
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  I need help! Talk coming up and I need ideas fast!

  by BU2B in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  omg i am so distressed.

  i have a talk coming up on tuesday, it is the number 3 "abiram.

  why opposing god appointed authority is tantamount to opposing god himself"!.

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  sarahsmile

  Your ending points the way to Jesus way to go! :-)

  Do they still correct people after their talks?

  What would you do if you were not at Tuesday meetings?

  How many hours for Tuesday night? Including getting ready and driving time?
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  A suggestion for Fading Dubs. STOP SINGING!!!

  by DATA-DOG in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  whether or not you realize it [ many of you do ], words have power.

  think of the power of the human voice.

  think of a beautiful song, or a symphony.

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  sarahsmile

  Maybe that is why I was never controlled!

  I aways thought just telling people when to stand and when to sit is all part of controlling the crowd!

  Everyone becomes one and part of the in group without realizing it! Notice the smiles!

  Remain in your seat! Blame it on your back! It is all about obedience. :-) But just be aware the in group looks for similarities and not the differences.

  They notice small changes.

  One needs to stand up for the songs! :-) Good post!
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  Preparing for my next visit from my Elderette - Who (or what) is the Faithful & Discreet Slave, and why do JW's worship and follow a slave?

  by Faithful Witness in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  she is coming tomorrow afternoon, and i do plan to have a coherent mind and much better concentration this time.

  i was suffering from hypoglycemia last time she made a surprise visit, and i was foggy and literally could not comprehend a simple sentence i was reading.

  our plans are to discuss the topic of the fds.

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  sarahsmile

  Maybe you can change the topic. Bad association woukd be a good one! easy just read above the verse.

  Hope your appt turns out ok.

  Take care!
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  What do you think attracts new ones to the JW organization now?

  by cultBgone in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is an offshoot from the jws then and now thread...it made me wonder what exactly people find attractive about the cult today?

  why are they joining?

  any thoughts?.

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  sarahsmile

  Some think the JWs helped them and their lives are better.

  Some think they will find a happy family life. Fullfills pre-expectation that the out side could not satisfy.
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  Preparing for my next visit from my Elderette - Who (or what) is the Faithful & Discreet Slave, and why do JW's worship and follow a slave?

  by Faithful Witness in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  she is coming tomorrow afternoon, and i do plan to have a coherent mind and much better concentration this time.

  i was suffering from hypoglycemia last time she made a surprise visit, and i was foggy and literally could not comprehend a simple sentence i was reading.

  our plans are to discuss the topic of the fds.

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  sarahsmile

  GS cookies and apple slices. Sound like you are so ready!