watchtower has said that jesus is not the mediator of anyone but for the anointed.
then they tell you that they are jehovah's organization and that the flock should obey them.. basically, the watchtower corp. and it's governing body is taking the place of jesus as the mediator for people.
christianity, even by it's name, focuses on making jesus known.
Daniel 7676!
Spoken like a mind controlled JW! I suppose you think we do not know how to discern scriptures?
Yet,you do not fully understand how WT publications twist Gods WORD! Wisdom tells me you understand errors of the WT but can not break the mind control. Keep reading because ypu belong here.
The point of this topic is clear and full of wisdom.
The truth is Jesus Christ not a man made religion called WT.
IF it is not truth it is false.
i just found out that a good friend of mine has past,after a long sickness.
she had the strength and the moral fibre to call herself a servant of the most high.
don,t look into your own inflictions for it is a path well traveled lited with broken life's but look at the good that you can do right now.
Tough to loss someone you loved dearly!
It makes one aware of their own life.
Would it be better to pray instead demanding that people work out their problems with the true God Almighty?
Maybe everyone falls short and that is why God sent his only begotton son.
and he said to them, "i tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of god come with power.
(mark 9:1).
when you are persecuted in one place, flee to another.
Maybe because the rebuilding of Jersualem in 1 CE was by King Herod.
It has not been built yet. Prophecy still needs to happen! Read Ezekiel. Herods temple does not match Ezekiels temple.
Christain understand that no one knows the day or hour.
so first off i have ran into and hung out with some old friends from the past.
some are life long friends who left the hall and came back.
i was friends with them no matter where they were.
Yes and it is in every kh!
"he is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn of all creation; because by means of him all [other] things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, no matter whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities.
all [other] things have been created through him and for him.
" (col. 1:15-17, for context.
Before Jesus was man he was the Word God. Jesus as a perfect man was not God. Only until he went back to heaven he took his role as God.
"he is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn of all creation; because by means of him all [other] things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, no matter whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities.
all [other] things have been created through him and for him.
" (col. 1:15-17, for context.
ARoq stated,"he reason why a "lessor god" theory is important is because God is one, and if you add a "lessor god" who is also worshiped, then you have polytheism. Polytheism is against God's word. Worship has and is being given to Jesus, if He is not God then you have a problem."
That is right all power and authority was given to Jesus by his Father God.
Hebrews 1:4 God calls Jesus God.
That makes two.
John 1:1 there are two The Word was with God.
Anyhow, you make polytheism against Gods word but YHWH does not.
Jesus is not Almighty God but would be called mighty God.
"he is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn of all creation; because by means of him all [other] things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, no matter whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities.
all [other] things have been created through him and for him.
" (col. 1:15-17, for context.
First born of all creation does not say first created of all created. Jesus was YHWAH begotten son. Not too sure I want to explain that one but the WORD and YHWH had a unique relationship, "Let us create." I doubt YHWH was talking with his angels. Two God's having a great time creating with their angels.
Anyhow, I keep it simple Jesus was the Word in the beginning prior to creation.The Word was in Eternity with YHWH. Eternity is a topic the WT seems to neglect it was before star,sun,and moon that make up 24 hours in a day.
I believe Jesus is God but not the Heavenly Father God. If YHWH can call Jesus God who am I to argue with him or her!
Yogasana thank you for sharing your research!
it does no good for the governing body to burry their heads up their ass in denial as to what people who have left are saying about them and their insane selfserving teachings.
i know denial is a real bitch to deal with and i'm sure this bunch of over the hill gang will have a hard time doing google searches and they are probably not sure where to look but they oughta get some one to show them how to find all this information, this willful ignorance is really hurting them, and reality can come crashing in more horrible ways the longer the denial exist and is hiding valuable information you really need before you proceed to make better decisions for your company and the direction you want it to go..
I agree,I think they have people reading this site all the time! Probably posting comments for points.
don't know quite what to say.
just stunned at the news.
comic genius and actor.. share your favorite robin williams moments.. .
I loved his boyish expressions on his face!
i went to what a jw would call a 'worldly' wedding a couple of weeks ago.. having been raised a jw, i had never been to a 'worldly' wedding until i was in my late 20s or early 30s.
the horror stories of 'worldly' people in general kept me from associating with 'worldly' people, except as necessary through work, etc.
as i became more willing to associate with workmates and other 'worldly' people, i started to realize the fear that had been instilled in me was mostly false.
I do not recall any problems with JW weddings.
I am just curious about something.
The fear of stepping outside the organization and associating with "worldly" did you noticed how different you were? I am sure the "worldly" ones did. It actually took me years to shake off those internal feelings. I know from talking to people from thirty years ago, they knew something was off because of not allowing a deep genuine friendship. Always stand offish yet friendly, and never willing to tell about my religious up bringing. I pretended to be open but was actually closed off. I am guessing it was too much shock and not enough understanding into false WT teachings. I thought worldly people were what the JWs taught,until some worldly ones were more compassionate, loving, and more strict than JWs.
