So I noticed on the news tonight that the convention is going on in my hometown this weekend. I honestly had no idea. The person on the news said they were expecting 7500-8000 attendees. If any of you happen to be here, I hope you enjoy the city. It's pretty spectacular.
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Greenville, SC convention
by InChristAlone inso i noticed on the news tonight that the convention is going on in my hometown this weekend.
i honestly had no idea.
the person on the news said they were expecting 7500-8000 attendees.
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Interesting statement regarding "this generation"
by InChristAlone ini keep up with allexperts.com, and i noticed an interesting question to "brother rando".
his statement surprised me, and i am wondering if i missed some new light along the way.. question:.
"hello bro rando.
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InChristAlone
I keep up with allexperts.com, and I noticed an interesting question to "Brother Rando". His statement surprised me, and I am wondering if I missed some new light along the way.
Question:
"Hello Bro Rando. May you and your family continue to enjoy Jah's blessings. My question is in reference to "this generation". Since the heavenly calling is limited, does it matter what the numbers are toward those who are partaking? And if new ones aren't part of "this generation" then why count them? Agape.
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"Hello and thank you for your question. We come to realize that "this generation" covers a period of time from 1914 to 2014 with one generation overlapping another. Jesus prophesied that "this generation" will by no means pass away until all these things happen. (Matthew 24:34) Most, if not all of "this generation" are now undergoing their final sealing.
Do the numbers matter? No, Jehovah knows those who belong to him. The increasing number of partakers are more of an irritant to Jehovah's Enemies. Sometimes strategies are implemented for certain types of outcomes and reactions. READ (1 Kings 22:20-22)
New Partakers are not part of "this generation". If the Great Tribulation begins before New Partakers receive their Final Sealing, they will keep living as members of the Great Crowd provided they remain faithful. Jehovah is not unrighteous as to forget our works. "For whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him."(Hebrews 11:6b)
Very few partakers of this group will be heaven bound. If an anointed persons' health starts to improve during the GT, this suggests that they are being "marked" to be a Great Tribulation Survivor. Their heavenly hope will dissipate and dissolve as the remnant of the 144,000 are being summoned to the upper gate for the conquest to bring on Armageddon. (Ezekiel 9:1-2)
All this is done by Jehovah's Active Force on an Individual basis, so it will be 'unseen' for the most part. Exciting times lay ahead of us."
There is more in a P.S. I just didn't feel like typing it.
Did I miss something?
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Whatever happened to "YOU'RE WELCOME"? Has "NO PROBLEM" replaced it?
by Terry inwherever i go, i say "thank you" to clerks, servers, delivery people, hosts and hostesses and the response has become invariable: "no problem!".
have i aged to the point i'm now an old fuddy duddy who doesn't "get it"?.
is it counted mannerly to avoid, "you're welcome" in favor of "no problem"?.
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I still can't get used to the employees at Chic-Fil-A who say, "My pleasure" instead of "You're welcome." -
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Proof for the resurrection of Chrisr...
by The Rebel inposted on friends :-) anyway i hope everyone agrees even in disagreement, the discussion can be fruitful.
personally i usually find the atheism views more compelling than the christian view point, however i value both insights and conversations when the comments are respectful.. as it's coming up to eater, could i therefore pose the question to christians can you offer compelling evidence for the resurrection of christ?
evidence is a fact or a set of facts, or maybe i should rephrase my question " the resurrection is reasonable to hold to because of reasonable evidence that can be submitted for that conclusion" .
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I think Josh McDowell offered what you are looking for in his book Evidence that Demands a Verdict. Not sure if it is volume 1 or 2. I can't remember if Lee Strobel had something about it in The Case for Christ. -
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Has anyone any contacts in Australia specifically Jehovah Witnesses
by tor1500 ini hope i added this topic so everyone could read & comment.
i was just thinking, since this arc thing, does anyone here know any one in australia, that knows about the arc or how it's affecting the jw's there.
i used to go to a site that had a really nice person who is a jw, he never argued or debated, never sent back hateful comments, & he lives in australia.
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I figured that's what you were referring to, but I couldn't be sure. I have spent a lot of time there and gotten to know the experts pretty well. I would recommend those dealing with Brenton to ask with respect. He is a very kind person and has been attacked by the other JWs on there for speaking the truth as he sees it even if it disagrees with traditional JW belief. He is okay with being challenged, but it is best to use facts to support your argument. -
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Has anyone any contacts in Australia specifically Jehovah Witnesses
by tor1500 ini hope i added this topic so everyone could read & comment.
i was just thinking, since this arc thing, does anyone here know any one in australia, that knows about the arc or how it's affecting the jw's there.
i used to go to a site that had a really nice person who is a jw, he never argued or debated, never sent back hateful comments, & he lives in australia.
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The mistranslation of John 14.10
by Wonderment indarby bible translation says the following at john 14.10 (brackets his): .
"believest thou not that i [am] in the father, and that the father is in me?
the words which i speak to you i do not speak from myself; but the father who abides in me, he does the works.".
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InChristAlone
Wonderment, I am a Trinitarian who has spent much time and meditation on this subject. First, I want to agree with you on your assessment of the meaning of that verse. Unity is an overwhelming theme of the relationship of the Father and Son throughout the Bible. Second, the concept of the Trinity must be understood by assessing ALL relevant verses together. Too many people on both sides don't follow 2 Tim. 3:16 by including "All Scripture..." Anyone who points to simply John 14:10 or 10:30 or any single verse to prove a complex point probably doesn't really understand the concept of the Trinity. I was admittedly stumped for two years of study trying to handle "conflicting" verses, finally overcoming the difficulty. I wish you the best. Thanks you for your post. -
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InChristAlone
Nope 3rdgen, no history at all with JWs. Funny though about the shaving. -
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InChristAlone
So one of my Facebook friends posted this today.
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what is the ontlogical trinity
by piledriver inthe trnity to me means the true nature of god essence,attributes each person of the trinity is equal the father the son and the holly spirit all share the devine nature ie three persons of the godhead are all equal in power ,glory and wisdom john 10:30.jesus and his father god are one meaning of the same nature mathew 28.19 jesus said all to be baptised in the name of the father and of the son and the holly ghost reprissenting 3 persons of the godhead to wellcome the devine trinity into your soul .
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InChristAlone
This is how I have explained the Trinity to those without a background in Christianity. Imagine that the words coming out of my mouth were visible to you. You could experience them with your senses as separate than me, but they are my words, and no one else's...not even their own. They can only say what I want them to say, they can only do what I want them to do because they are my words. In this respect, I am greater than my words because they are subject to me. On a similar note, my actions can be perceived the same way, except my actions are subject to both me and my words. They are perceived separate from each other, however they are infinitely linked since they are me and only me.
We both know there is nothing "of this world" that truly describes the God of the Bible. Therefore no description would be completely accurate. We still have a lot to learn in that regard. In my opinion, it is okay to not fully comprehend something and yet still have faith that it is true. Would you not agree on that basic tenet, Cofty?
