for years, it was drummed into our heads that the whole world lies in the hands of the wicked one who hates us and a result, mankind particularly hates the jws with a passion.. now that i think about it, i've seen very little evidence of that.
i mean yes, in places like malawi, germany and some other countries the witnesses have been through real persecution - not the type that the average dub would call it like doors being slammed in the face.
but what have they experienced that many other religions in other countries haven't?
Why would all the nations hate J.W.'s on the account of Jesus? You will be hated by all the nations, you will be put into prison, you will hate one another and kill one another, you will be mislead by false prophets....etc.etc. Does this sound like it is happening to J.W.'s? No, in fact it is happening to the Palestinians, or the nation of Islam.....the descendants of Ishmael, Abraham, you know....... Christs brothers......
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was it real fruit they ate or does the fruit represent something else?.
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WHO is a lair..... humans have ALSO come to know good by the way that we have chosen to live our lives. And did GOD know this would take place.......not of GOD's choosing, but of those that He created? [somebody]
Satan is the father of the lie so I am saying that satan is a liar. Of course GOD knew that some would know good. We are given the choice of good and evil. There are many accounts of those that chose GOD over satan. I choose to live my life in a good way, it helps to avoid heartache and pain. I stay free from drugs, too much alcohol, smoking, etc. etc. I build a good name by being kind to another person and they learn to trust me. The account of Adam and Eve means so much more than what people take it as. He that seeks shall find so pray for understanding and wisdom....
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stauros, if you are "saved" by the way you live, than what is the need for a symbol? el christo is supposed to know your heart. the fact is, baptism has become a pledge of allegiance to a particular sect. which is fine, but doesnt that just become an empty show to gain acceptance from people? or did i answer my own question? [fakesmile]
Christ says, you must repent and be baptized so we do. Batpism is a symbol of death and rebirth, you know this. You put to death your former ways, and are reborn to a new life under GOD's rules, or commandments. It also represents resurrection after a person dies. Some people believe they are saved simply by being baptized, this is not the case. If you become baptized yet you continue to willfully sin, then the baptism means nothing.
Estephan
I got baptized twice, once as one of Jehovah's Witnesses at the age of 18, and more recently with the Church of Christ. I have always believed in GOD so baptism is just a symbol of your faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism alone does not save you, the way you live your life does.
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i would like to meet so many people!
actually hang out with them and see if we get along after meeting in person!.
here's my list:.
Anyone truly nice.....
Estephan
was it real fruit they ate or does the fruit represent something else?.
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Apparently you are still in a coma comatose. You need to wake up, smell the coffee, and quit pretending that you know what you don't know. Puny man that thinks he knows more than GOD who created men. The day is coming when all will know that GOD exists, then what will you say? Please forgive me for I haved sinned against you, and they will cry in fear. I look forward to that day when you all are put in your place.......
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was it real fruit they ate or does the fruit represent something else?.
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How come god didn't know that? In chapter 2 he realises that Adam hasn't got a Squeeze. He'd done the male and female thing for a whole bunch of other animals then it's completely slipped his perfect, all wise, all seeing, all knowing, mind, that the pinnacle of his creation has a penis that is completely useless when it comes to procreating the species. Or had he forgotten that too?
The purpose of the account of Adam and Eve is to show how things came to be. GOD creating female was not an afterthought, it is just showing the thought process of GOD........learn to use your thinking ability and power of reason when reading the bible.
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was it real fruit they ate or does the fruit represent something else?.
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14 So the LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this,
“Cursed are you above all livestock
and all wild animals!
You will crawl on your belly
and you will eat dust
all the days of your life.
15 And I will put enmity
between you and the woman,
and between your offspring [a] and hers;
he will crush [b] your head,
and you will strike his heel.”
Why would GOD curse a creation because of something that satan did? So of course, the serpent is satan, and the curse is against satan. Crawl on his belly means that satan is brought down to the lowest form of subjection. Some faiths believe that the serpent had feet before. It does not refer to a literal serpent or snake, but to satan. And then it refers to Christ crushing the serpents head.......to be continued.
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was it real fruit they ate or does the fruit represent something else?.
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We are not responsible for the sins of our fathers, sons or daughters, etc. etc. We are each individually responsible for our own actions. Disobediance came even when GOD's kings were on the earth. If you read the account of Adam and Eve, it describes the sinful nature throughout the entire history upon the earth.
He will not die for his father’s sin; he will surely live. 18 But his father will die for his own sin, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother and did what was wrong among his people.
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was it real fruit they ate or does the fruit represent something else?.
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must sleep now.......have a wonderful night.
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