Topics Started by Nicholaus Kopernicus

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Is it really True Worship?
by Nicholaus Kopernicus in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
the governing body of jehovah's witnesses have described kingdom halls variously as "places of worship", as "center(s) for true worship" and as "house(s) of worship" to name but a few.

indeed, note that in one such description the governing body is so proud of what it has established that it elevates its paradigm of worship to that of "true worship"!

" it is used of an act of homage or reverence (a) to god, e.g., matt.
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Replicating the Kadesh incident in the 21st century.
by Nicholaus Kopernicus in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
watchtower study magazine of march 15th 2015study title: "loyally supporting christs brothers"paragraph 17. .

"the growing number of prospective sheep count it a privilege to support christs brothers not only in the preaching work but also in other practical ways.

for example, they give financial contributions and help to build kingdom halls, assembly halls, and branch facilities, and they loyally obey those appointed by the faithful and discreet slave to take the lead.matt.
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How to Block an Interrogation by J.W's
by The Searcher in
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2. beliefs
"don't you believe that this is god's spirit-directed organization?".

"do you believe that god is teaching us through the faithful & discreet slave?

"who else has the truth?
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CHRISTIAN BY DIVINE PROVIDENCE
by Nicholaus Kopernicus in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
the following information looks at the use of the descriptor "christian" and "jehovah's witness".

reference is made to information published by the wtbts, as is information in wikipedia.

a discussion ensues at the end.. insight vol i - christianpublished in 1988the latinized greek term khristianos, found only three times in the christian greek scriptures, designates followers of christ jesus, the exponents of christianity.ac 11:26; 26:28; 1pe 4:16.it was first in antioch [syria] that the disciples were by divine providence called christians.
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Watchtower Magazine - Statement of Purpose
by Nicholaus Kopernicus in
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"the purpose of this magazine, the watchtower, is to honor jehovah god, the supreme ruler of the universe.

just as watchtowers in ancient times enabled a person to observe developments from afar, so this magazine shows us the significance of world events in the light of bible prophecies.

it comforts people with the good news that gods kingdom, which is a real government in heaven, will soon bring an end to all wickedness and transform the earth into a paradise.
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Everyday expressions used by JWs that are NOT in the bible...
by stuckinarut2 in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
reading another thread made me realise that there are numerous expressions used as everyday witness terminology, that is not in the bible.... such as:.

governing body.

paradise earth.
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JW stand on Philosophy is inexcusable!
by Pinku in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
paul knew that torah with all its rituals and sacrifices did not originate with god (jeremiah 7:22; 8:8), hence he warned christians to guard against deceptive philosophy that would take them back to torah.

(colossians 2:8 compare 2:11, 16, 17) in view of the over-all view of the bible, there is no excuse to use the word philosophy with any negative connotation.

jws built their stand on philosophy based on this wrong (negative) use of the word philosophy found in colossians 2:8.. the greek word philosophi a means love of wisdom.
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An Open letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses (Elders/ Ex-Elders)
by stuckinamovement in
1. jw
2. friends
if you are an elder or an ex-elder please add a comment.

i hope that the governing body will see this.

it is too bad it has to be on an anonymous forum.
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ex-jw-uk
by bigmac in
1. jw
2. friends
i'm quite new to this site, & have realised some members have a union jack symbol under their avatar.

i don't.. could we have a "show of hands" from any uk members?

i've already found several by reading older posts..
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The Retractable Dangling Carrot
by TMS in
1. jw
2. friends
some scattered thoughts about the granting or denial of privileges of service as a control mechanism:.

this method of persuasion involving reward or punishment is so deeply ingrained in watchtower function, it is second nature.

although sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant, everyone from new bible study to traveling overseer is subconsciously aware of the possible limiting of his official opportunities to serve god and his brothers.. .