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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

@LongHairGal The point here is not debating a topic. I asked you to compare these two translations because the KJV used the same word hell to mean three different concepts (Tartarus, Hades and Gehenna respectively). How can a man who has read only the KJV all his life understand these verses and the bible as a whole? The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is an excellent bible.

The policies you call unchristian and man-made I do not know unless you are specific. But I know this. We are under the law of the Christ. The law of the Christ means freedom but slavery to God and Christ. When a person commits a serious sin, should he be disfellowshipped? If yes, should he be shunned? Is it scriptural? If all answers are yes, then this is God's will for the congregation.

One thing people always forget is this. The Christian congregation does not belong to men, it belongs to God. Jesus is the head and leader of the congregation not men. These men are undersheperds appointed by the Holy spirit but accountable to Christ and God. Can overseers make mistakes? Absolutely but does that invalidate their appointment? No. Moses fell, Aaron fell, David fell, Peter fell. Do their fall invalidate their responsibilities as God's representatives? Absolutely not.

Don't worship the man, worship only God. Exercise faith in Jesus Christ. Jehovah in his word says "Be obedient to those who are taking the lead among you and be submissive" - Hebrews 13:17. This is God's requirement, not man's.

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

@LongHairGal please read these verses in the King James Version:

2 Peter 2:4

Acts 2:27

Matthew 10:28

In the three verses above, there is a common word "hell", according to the King James Version. My question to you is this. Do these three verses refer to the same concept "hell"?

Now please read the three verses again in the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures and try to answer the question again. Thanks.

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

Psalms 65:2 says "O Hearer of prayer, to you people of all sorts will come". People of all sorts will approach God and He will listen.

The bible even says "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous" - Acts 24:25.

Many non Jehovah's Witnesses will see the kingdom of God. This does not change the fact that Jehovah has an earthly courtyard to His spiritual temple. In the past, Egyptians, Moabites, Hittites, Amorites or others could escape destruction and hope for the paradise if they worshipped Jehovah with the Israelites. It did not change the fact that Israel was a chosen nation. Jehovah is a righteous judge. We know this. But never will apostasy be endorsed by God or his word the bible.

Apostate Israel and Judah had to turn away from spiritual prostitution and return to Jehovah to be accepted. - Ezekiel 18:30-32.

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

I've been enjoying my day reading the holy scriptures. Some people seem to be so fascinated about members of the governing body. They forget that only one is our leader, Christ. And only one is our God, Jehovah.

Yet others allow themselves to be stumbled by men or women (sad). I wonder if these words can be said about them: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38,39

Did I think out loud? Oops!

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

To understand the bible, you don't need a college degree. What you need is the right heart condition, humility, patience and power of reason. The Pharisees and Scribes were experts in the Law but they did not accept Christ who fulfilled the Law. Why? They could read but they couldn't accept because they were not humble.

The bible is the only book that to understand, you'll need more than language, reading and intellectual capabilities. You need to be humble, patient and discerning.

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

How can we be sure the bible is true? Please watch video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4SoQ4zSV4MA&list=PLsU0LkhqPEzPBiCpcIx9JF1_JEdBI-mD1&feature=youtu.be

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

Here are five lines of evidence to prove the existence of God.

The existence of an orderly universe containing life points to a Creator. The Bible says: “Of course, every house is constructed by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God.” (Hebrews 3:4) Although this logic is simple, many well-educated people find it to be powerful. *
As humans, we have an innate desire to understand the meaning and purpose of life, a type of hunger that can remain after our physical needs have been met. This is part of what the Bible calls our “spiritual need,” which includes the desire to know and worship God. (Matthew 5:3; Revelation 4:11) This spiritual need not only gives evidence that God exists but also indicates that he is a loving Creator who wants us to satisfy that need.—Matthew 4:4.
Detailed prophecies in the Bible were written centuries ahead of time and came true exactly as predicted. The accuracy and detail of those predictions strongly suggest that they came from a superhuman source.—2 Peter 1:21.
Bible writers had scientific knowledge that was beyond the understanding of their contemporaries. For example, in ancient times many peoples believed that the earth was supported by an animal, such as an elephant, a boar, or an ox. In contrast, the Bible says that God is “suspending the earth upon nothing.” (Job 26:7) Similarly, the Bible correctly describes the shape of the earth as a “sphere,” or “globe.” (Isaiah 40:22, footnote; Douay Version) Many people feel that the most reasonable explanation for such advanced understanding is that Bible writers received their information from God.
The Bible answers many difficult questions, the type of questions that when not satisfactorily answered can lead a person to atheism. For example: If God is loving and all-powerful, why is there suffering and evil in the world? Why is religion so often an influence for bad rather than for good?—Titus 1:16.

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

“They went out from us, but they were not of our sort; for if they had been of our sort, they would have remained with us.” - 1 John 2:19

Our heart conditions are reflected in these posts. It's almost as if some were waiting for something like this to be posted. You can see the vulture angrily hovering, looking down to tear the rabbit in pieces.

Many critics of Jehovah's Witnesses including the disassociated and disfellowshipped should remember that this Christian organization is all about worshipping the father, Jehovah in spirit and truth. - (John 4:23). This form of worship is based on love for God and faith in Him. A worship based on the truth of God's word, the bible.

The motive behind this post is not to start a debate or stir discord. The motive behind this post is to stir discord in the spirit of the lonely, depressed and tired soul. I'm glad you're reading this. Jehovah loves you. He is your father. He forgives freely. "Every sort of sin will be forgiven" - (Matthew 12:31). Our awesome God is described using beautiful words at Psalms 103:8-10.

Jehovah is calling you. "Come, now, and let us set matters straight between us", says Jehovah. "Though your sins are like scarlet, They will be made as white as snow; Though they are as red as crimson cloth, They will become like wool." - Isaiah 1:18

This is not about me. This is about God's invitation. Thank you. May our dear God bless you all.

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

Paul exhorted the brothers there to “speak in agreement” and to be “completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.” "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought. For some from the house of Chloʹe have informed me regarding you, my brothers, that there are dissensions among you" - 1 Corinthians 1:10,11. How was that possible?

The Christian congregation was established on the day of Pentecost 33 C.E. What can we learn about the congregation in the first century? It was organized and governed theocratically, that is, under God.The inspired account of what took place in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago leaves no doubt that the congregation of anointed Christians was established by God. (Acts 2:1-47) It was his building, his household. (1 Corinthians 3:9; Ephesians 2:19) The pattern of organization and operation that was set during the first century is followed by the Jehovah's Witnesses Christian congregation today.

What arrangements were made to ensure that each newly established congregation was organized and governed God’s way—theocratically? Through the operation of God’s spirit, provision was made for undershepherds to care for the flock. In congregations that Paul and Barnabas visited during their first missionary journey, they made appointments of elders. (Acts 14:23) The Bible writer Luke relates information about Paul’s meeting with the elders of the congregation in Ephesus. Paul said to them: “Pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the holy spirit has appointed you overseers, to shepherd the congregation of God, which he purchased with the blood of his own Son.” (Acts 20:17, 28) They qualified to be elders because they met the Scriptural requirements. (1 Timothy 3:1-7) Paul’s fellow worker Titus was authorized to make appointments of elders in the congregations of Crete. - Titus 1:5

The result? As Jehovah's Witnesses work together in unity, they enjoy results similar to those experienced by Christians in the first century: “Indeed, the congregations continued to be made firm in the faith and to increase in number day by day.” - Acts 16:5

The governing body existed in the 1st century Christian congregation. They also exist today. They are fellow workers of Christ and God.

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Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

by BlackSpirit in

jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

BlackSpirit

The almighty God has not changed. In the past He spoke through Moses. Lives were preserved if they listened to Moses. Much earlier, God spoke through Noah. Those who refused to listen perished. Jeremiah prophesied by God's Spirit but no one cared. Jesus Christ came and the scribes, experts in the law rebuked him. God has not changed. He speaks through his son Jesus Christ. He has an organization, just 1. That organization has the heavenly and earthly parts to it. Faithful men serve in the earthly part of God's organization. You see the bigger picture.

One quality was required all through history to acknowledge Jehovah's organization and arrangement. That quality is humility. If this quality is lacking, nothing else makes sense. Humility can only be cultivated if love for God is strong.