Posts by Duran

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Flee to the Mountains......What Mountains?

by liam in

may 2025 study article 21 seek the city that will remain.

what i remember was, when you see the romans, flee to the mountains.

now the wt is saying that's not enough.

Duran

This is exactly what happened to the survivors of the great tribulation. They were to be enslaved and dispersed among the nations where they have been for the last 1900+ years. This is not scheduled to happen again at or after the parousia.

What/when is the so-called 'parousia'?

Who are enslaved currently among the nations that can't return back to Isreal now if they wanted to?

You are saying Luke 21:24 happen already and is not said to happen again...what about this...Rev 11:2;13:5,7,10?

Has Joel ever been fulfilled? Joel 2:17;3:1,2

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Flee to the Mountains......What Mountains?

by liam in

may 2025 study article 21 seek the city that will remain.

what i remember was, when you see the romans, flee to the mountains.

now the wt is saying that's not enough.

Duran

LOL

It's funny to see a down vote based on showing what the Bible actually says.

I don't care if you believe the Bible or not. Chances are it is all BS, but regardless, it says what it says and states of those coming out of the GT, which is the time during the MOTB period. Obviously that time has not come yet so that shows the GT is still future.

[9 After this I saw, and look! a great crowd, which no man was able to number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes; and there were palm branches in their hands...13 In response one of the elders said to me: “These who are dressed in the white robes, who are they and where did they come from?” 14 So right away I said to him: “My lord, you are the one who knows.” And he said to me: “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.]

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Flee to the Mountains......What Mountains?

by liam in

may 2025 study article 21 seek the city that will remain.

what i remember was, when you see the romans, flee to the mountains.

now the wt is saying that's not enough.

Duran

To make it a dual prophecy, is to make Jesus speaking simultaneously, literally to His generation of believers and figuratively to ours. And we are left trying to figure out what praying our flight will not be in winter or on a Sabbath means. And what Jerusalem and Judea means and what the mountains mean and what not going home to pick up your jacket when roofing means...etc.

It does have a future application according to the Bible. But the parts that you are referring to do not apply.

[ 21 for then there will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world’s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again.]

= Rev 17:13; 13:5,7,10;14:6,7,9-12;7:9,13,14;20:4;19:20,21 Here

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Flee to the Mountains......What Mountains?

by liam in

may 2025 study article 21 seek the city that will remain.

what i remember was, when you see the romans, flee to the mountains.

now the wt is saying that's not enough.

Duran

13 For example, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, “those . . . taking the lead” gave needed direction.

From what I saw/heard is that everything the WTS/GB said during that time is to do all the CDC and WHO said to do. Stay home, wear mask, take vax shot, etc.

If that is the case, then those who were taking the lead at that time were 'worldly government agencies'. That's who was directing JWs. So I guess the same is to be expected during the GT... listen and obey the 'worldly government agencies'.

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Watchtower July 2025

by St George of England in

i just saw the new wt is up and available.

the cover picture looks to me like the one that should have been used on the august 2024 wt but was pulled at the last minute and released with a different picture many weeks later.

someone on here uploaded a low res version of the picture last year.. of course we all know why the picture was pulled in the first place........ george.

Duran

I think originally it was she wants to talk to her, but the angels and her husband are saying don't because she is disfellowshipped.

Now it is supposed to be the angels are directing her to speak to her.

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Watchtower July 2025

by St George of England in

i just saw the new wt is up and available.

the cover picture looks to me like the one that should have been used on the august 2024 wt but was pulled at the last minute and released with a different picture many weeks later.

someone on here uploaded a low res version of the picture last year.. of course we all know why the picture was pulled in the first place........ george.

Duran

Watchtower (Study)

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Just because Jehovah had to prove His Right To Rule? I don't think so!

by liam in

we get old because jehovah had to prove to all the angels that his way of ruling was the best?

that's the sorriest argument the watchtower has come up with.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/11hz_jqjkjo.

Duran

Your next breath is a sign of his benevelence.

benevolence - the quality of being well meaning; kindness.

Vatican: Pope Francis is suffering from double pneumonia

(suffering from a pneumonia)

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Announcement of Elijah's Coming

by ElijahisMe in

it is with profound humility and reverence that i share a message of great significance.

in the year 2001, my son and i witnessed the birth of the kingdom of god, experiencing spiritual battles that affirm our divine calling.

as prophesied in the scriptures, my son is the elijah to come, the forerunner to jesus' second coming.. living in the wilderness by his own choosing, my son embodies the spirit and mission of elijah, preparing the way for the lord.

Duran

as we stand on the threshold of the reign of the 8th king, Donald Trump.

If Trump is the 8th king, who were kings 1-7?

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When JW's say they are 'In the truth'...

by Ron.W. in

where did this phrase 'in the truth' come from?.

it's been around as long as i can remember.

is it from the time they were promoting 'the truth shall make you free' book back in 1943?

Duran

Where did this phrase 'In the truth' come from?

[6 Jesus said to him: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.]

[ 3 For I rejoiced very much when brothers came and bore witness about the truth you hold, as you go on walking in the truth. 4 No greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth.]

[ 9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deceptive influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness.]

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I want a marriage mate that’s a brother

by Lace83 in

hi, my name is leacy and i am 41 years old.

i live in california.

i attend the rancho santa margarita congregation.

Duran

I am looking for a brother that has things in common with me and that is spiritual.

JWs are not spiritual people, otherwise they would not be JWs. And what things do you want the brother to have in common with you...one that is also looking for a bearded man?

He doesn’t have to be an elder or a ministerial servant, but he has to love Jehovah wholeheartedly

No JWs love Jehovah wholeheartedly, that is reserved for their GB.

I am only attracted to white brothers

Nah, I am not believing that. You look like you been with a black guy before. Admit it!

I have a lot to give.

Looks that way, whatcha hiding behind that bag.