i came across a scripture in isaiah 43:10-12 recently and noticed it mentioned the israelites as both witnesses and also called them a servant.
does the governing body then have reason to make reference to themselves as a servant, since the israelites as a group were mentioned as a servant.. i would appreciate your thoughts on this.
Ok, JanH beat me to the punch. :)
Seriously, though, is the gb the "faithful and discreet slave" just because they say they are? Where's the proof? The fact that the nation of Israel was referred to as God's servant is neither here nor there.
I think to answer the question, you need to determine whether the gb has been faithful and/or discreet. There is no longer any question in my mind. Their place will be with the hypocrites.
TS,
i came across a scripture in isaiah 43:10-12 recently and noticed it mentioned the israelites as both witnesses and also called them a servant.
does the governing body then have reason to make reference to themselves as a servant, since the israelites as a group were mentioned as a servant.. i would appreciate your thoughts on this.
Judge Rutherford?
i came across a scripture in isaiah 43:10-12 recently and noticed it mentioned the israelites as both witnesses and also called them a servant.
does the governing body then have reason to make reference to themselves as a servant, since the israelites as a group were mentioned as a servant.. i would appreciate your thoughts on this.
Does the Governing body then have reason to make reference to themselves as a SERVANT
Hmmm, after reading these verses, I am inclined to say YES:
But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, `My master is staying away a long time,' and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (Matt 24:48-51)
TS,
has the information on jws belonging to the un been in any news publications?
i casually brought the issue up to my husband, but he laughed and said that of course jws don't belong to the un as it is the wild beast.
i would like to show him proof, but we all know i can't show him anything i found online.. anyone?
Way to go Hawk. I look forward to the 1994 brochure.
ItsJustMe said:
I have been trying locate the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society on the United Nations NGO list on the UN website but can't seem to locate it. Anyone know a link to get me there?
The WTS is gone from the "main" dpi-ngo list, but Kent posted this link recently, which does still show them listed:
: http://www.un.org/MoreInfo/ngolink/ngodir/NGODirSubj/sub0D9A2.HTM
TS,
do not give up in doing what is fine.
well, do not give up!
things?.
DB, thanks for posting this.
TS,
i heard from someone that the wts was going to or had already announced something about the un involvement at an assembly.
anyone else heard of this or is it a local thing ?.
i would guess they may have only done this because of the coverage in the uk national newspaper which they know they have to counter.
BX,
I'd like to see a copy of the letter you'll be sending also, if you're willing to post it.
Thanks,
TS,
hi folks!.
do we have any non-biblical evidence that would show how criminals were executed during jesus' day?
i beleive the cross was used for our saviour.
Bill,
> "What really ticked me off the most is they offer their interpretation without supplying you one witness from the Bible."
yes, and rather than offering it as simply "an interpretation", it is offered as "the interpretation" - the only correct interpretation (in keeping with "present truth", of course).
I'm sorry to hear the WTS cost you your marriage; that's a story I've heard too many times. I was fortunate enough to have my wife leave the org with me, which still amazes me as she was very "strong in the truth" as they like to say.
Welcome to the board.
PS - I notice you are quite new to the board - or at least at posting here. If you haven't followed the UN thread, it's quite an amazing read.
TS,
hi folks!.
do we have any non-biblical evidence that would show how criminals were executed during jesus' day?
i beleive the cross was used for our saviour.
Hi Bill,
Yes, I know what you mean. I currently attend a Baptist church, but I find I am much more challenged at this board.
If you don't mind my asking, are you an ex-Witness?
TS
steve's article has just been released.. i have posted the particulars and links on the big un thread and linked below.. ( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=13530&page=22&site=3.
the tablet is a clergy newspaper that is read by a lot of high up people in both main churches in britian.. congratulations steve.
his article is front and centre.. .
Sirona,
try Watchtower May 1, 1957, pg. 284-285
TS,
hi folks!.
do we have any non-biblical evidence that would show how criminals were executed during jesus' day?
i beleive the cross was used for our saviour.
btw Bill, what part of Canada are you from? I'm in Vancouver.
TS,
