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The Good News of The Kingdom - Gods Plan for Salvation through the Ransom (Help Needed)

by objectivetruth in

when i first began studying in order to "make the truth my own", there were a set of scriptures that perplexed me and motivated me to dig deeper.. the scriptures are regarding the resurrection of the inhabitants of sodom & gomorrah.. see jesus words here - matthew 10:15 - "truly i say to you, it will be more endurable for the land of sodom and gomorrah on judgment day than for that city.

" (ezekiel 16:48 / matthew 11:23 / matthew 11:24 / luke 10:12 ).

any time that i brought these scriptures up to jw friends and family they would reply like this "jesus was speaking in hyperbole.. that is why he said it would be more endurable".. i would clarify and show them that it says "will be".

objectivetruth

There are a few Scriptures that are Crucial in Understanding the True Good News of the Kingdom, and the extent of Jesus Ransom Sacrifice.

I will Quote the Scripture First from the New New World Translation, I will then quote from the ESV Translation. I will Bolden the Major Difference.

1 Timothy 4:10 - This is why we are working hard and exerting ourselves,because we have rested our hope on a living God, who is a Saviorof all sorts of men,especially of faithful ones.

For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

1 Timothy 2:6 - who gave himself a corresponding ransom for all* (*All sorts of) this is what is to be witnessed to in its own due time.

who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.

1 Timothy 2:4 - whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.

who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Romans 5:18 - So, then, as through one trespass the result to men of all sorts was condemnation, so too through one act of justification the result to men of all sorts is their being declared righteous for life.

Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men.

Titus 2:11 - For the undeserved kindness of God has been manifested, bringing salvation to all sorts of people.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,

John 1:7 - This man came as a witness, in order to bear witness about the light,so that people of all sorts might believe through him.

He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.

All of the Above scriptures, apply directly or inderectly to Salvation. Notice the NWT changes "All" to "All Sorts of". In order to understand the Percularity in these changes, I examined other passages with the same Greek Words..

The Greek Words used in the Above passages are Below, with the amount of times they appear in the New Testament.

If you click on the link, you will be brought to biblehub.com where you can view all occurences of the word.

πάντων (pantōn) — 135 Occurrences

πάντας (pantas) — 90 Occurrences

πάντες (pantes) — 177 Occurrences

πάντα (panta) — 265 Occurrences

πᾶσιν (pasin) — 81 Occurrences

πάσας (pasas) — 9 Occurrences

In "all" these 6 Words are used 757 Times in the New Testament. In all but 12 occasions the New World Translations, translates this word as "all" in these 12 versed the NWT translates these words to read "all sorts of people." or a variance of "all sorts".

7 Of the 12 "all sorts translations Directly Relate to the Ransom! The other 5 are (Acts 10:12,1 Peter 2:17, 1 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Peter 2:1) - Note that 1 Tim 2:1 & 1 Tim 2:2 are in the same chapte as a Salvation verse 1 Timothy 2:6)

Every Single bible I have reviewed translates "Pas" as "All"

Why has the Watchtower Organization done this?? Does anyone know?

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The Good News of The Kingdom - Gods Plan for Salvation through the Ransom (Help Needed)

by objectivetruth in

when i first began studying in order to "make the truth my own", there were a set of scriptures that perplexed me and motivated me to dig deeper.. the scriptures are regarding the resurrection of the inhabitants of sodom & gomorrah.. see jesus words here - matthew 10:15 - "truly i say to you, it will be more endurable for the land of sodom and gomorrah on judgment day than for that city.

" (ezekiel 16:48 / matthew 11:23 / matthew 11:24 / luke 10:12 ).

any time that i brought these scriptures up to jw friends and family they would reply like this "jesus was speaking in hyperbole.. that is why he said it would be more endurable".. i would clarify and show them that it says "will be".

objectivetruth

Any Jehovah's Witness today can benefit from the Example of The Bereans.

There are some Similarities between the events in Acts 17 & todays governing body.

Both Paul & The governing body, claim to be chosen by Jehovah, and showed truth through the Holy Spirit & Jesus Christ.

Paul claims that he received a Revelation by Jesus Christ, the governing body asks us to follow their sirections as we would "the voice of god".

Paul - Galatians 1:12 - "for neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it was through a revelation by Jesus Christ."

governing body - Watchtower 2010 Jul 15 pp.22-23 - "When the time comes to clarify a spiritual matter in our day, holy spirit helps responsible representatives of the faithful and discreet slave at world headquarters to discern deep truths that were not previously understood...

Watchtower 1973 Jul 1 p.402 - Consider, too, the fact that Jehovah's organization alone, in all the earth, is directed by God's holy spirit or active force. (Zech. 4:6) Only this organization functions for Jehovah's purpose and to his praise. To it alone God's Sacred Word, the Bible, is not a sealed book.

Watchtower 1957 Jun 15 p.370 It is vital that we appreciate this fact and respond to the directions of the "slave" as we would to the voice of God, because it is His provision.

- End of Quotes.

There is one Significant difference though.. Paul gives us a Reasonable Warning..

Galatians 1:8 - "However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed."

The governing body has taken a different approach http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2014367 :

"If we are to have Jehovah’s favor and blessing as individuals, we must support his organization and accept adjustments in our understanding of the Scriptures."

Different Messages indeed, but that does not mean we have to Reject the message from the governing body.. We can accept the word with the greatest eagerness of mind.. As long as we also Carefully examine the scriptures daily to see whether these things are so.

Let's Examine Acts Chapter 17

Acts 17:2 - So according to Paul’s custom he went inside to them, and for three sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures.

Paul reasoned from the Scriptures.. He did not reason from "The Bible & Other Bible Based Publications"

Acts 17:10 - "Immediately by night the brothers sent both Paul and Silas to Be·roe′a. On arriving, they went into the synagogue of the Jews."

Paul and Silas are now preaching to the Bereans.

Acts 17:11 - Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thes·sa·lo·ni′ca, for they accepted the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

- "these were noble-minded" means they were more disposed to inquire candidly into the truth of the doctrines advanced by Paul and Silas.

- "they accepted the word" meaning They listened attentively and respectfully to the gospel. They did not reject and spurn it as unworthy of examination.

- "carefully examining the Scriptures" That is, the Old Testament. The apostles always affirmed that the doctrines which they maintained respecting the Messiah were in accordance with the Jewish scriptures. The Bereans made diligent and earnest inquiry in respect to this, and were willing to ascertain the truth.

- "daily" Not only when they were in the Synagogue, but Constantly. (Deuteronomy 6:7)

- "whether these things were so" Whether the doctrines stated by Paul and Silas were in accordance with the Scriptures. The Old Testament they received as the standard of truth, and whatever could be shown to be in accordance with that, they received.

Through this Scripture, Jehovah is giving us very good counsel. He is telling us All Doctrines taught by any man or organization should be closely examined and compared with the scriptures. The teaching is worthless if it cannot hold up against the scriptures. (Not Just one Hand Picked Scripture ALL Scriptures) Every representative should expect and welcome his doctrines to be examined in this way, and to be rejected if they are not in accordance with the Word of God.

Paul did not become upset and throw these men out of the Synagogue if they had doubts.

Even Jehovah accepts challenges and questions. Job 1:9-12

The question we should ask ourselves is.. What might it mean if a Teacher of God's word does not welcome Questioning and Challenges? Is it possible that this Teacher has something to Hide?"

What if this Representative made demands such as these..

December 15,2013 WT - If ever someone attending our congregation meetings would try to entice us into discussions of personal speculations or critical conversations, we should definitely be on guard.

Kingdom Ministry 9/07 p. 3 Question Box - Does "the faithful and discreet slave" endorse independent groups of Witnesses who meet together to engage in Scriptural research or debate? -Matt. 24:45, 47. No, it does not. And yet, in various parts of the world, a few associates of our organization have formed groups to do independent research on Bible-related subjects....

If we Examine the Scriptures, but the Scriptures have been Manipulated.. how can we ascertain the Truth of the Good News?

Next we will Consider an Important Scripture Proverbs 30:5,6-

5 Every saying of God is refined. He is a shield to those taking refuge in him. 6 Add nothing to his words, Or he will reprove you, And you will be proved a liar.

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The Good News of The Kingdom - Gods Plan for Salvation through the Ransom (Help Needed)

by objectivetruth in

when i first began studying in order to "make the truth my own", there were a set of scriptures that perplexed me and motivated me to dig deeper.. the scriptures are regarding the resurrection of the inhabitants of sodom & gomorrah.. see jesus words here - matthew 10:15 - "truly i say to you, it will be more endurable for the land of sodom and gomorrah on judgment day than for that city.

" (ezekiel 16:48 / matthew 11:23 / matthew 11:24 / luke 10:12 ).

any time that i brought these scriptures up to jw friends and family they would reply like this "jesus was speaking in hyperbole.. that is why he said it would be more endurable".. i would clarify and show them that it says "will be".

objectivetruth

Ever Since God Declared his plan of Salvation in Genesis 3:15, there have been 2 Constants.

1. Satan has attempted to Abolish or Obscure this Plan.

2. God's Servants have fought for this message, and often given their lives for it.

One example of some of God's Servants fighting for this Good News message is found at 1 Timothy Chapter 1

As a side note.. Often the Watchtower used this verse to Condemn "Apostates" and "Foolish Questioning".. A prime example of this is found in the 2009 Watchtower 12/15 pp. 11-15

"16 During his stay in Ephesus, Timothy’s faith was put to the test. Certain ones were promoting doctrines that were not in harmony with Christian truth. Others were spreading “false stories” or researching ideas that contributed nothing to the congregation’s spirituality. (Read 1 Timothy 1:3, 4.) Paul described such individuals as being “puffed up with pride, not understanding anything, but being mentally diseased over questionings and debates about words.”

There is a Very Big Difference between "Promoting Doctrines not in Harmony with Christian truth" and "Researching ideas that lead to nothing". I will show that Paul's primary concern was upholding Christian truth involving The good news of the kingdom.

Paul has to leave Ephesus and Travel to Macedonia, so he writes a Letter to his Fellow Servant Timothy.

1 Timothy 1:3 - "Just as I encouraged you to stay in Eph′e·sus when I was about to go to Mac·e·do′ni·a, so I do now, in order for you to command certain ones not to teach different doctrine"

1 Timothy 1:15 - "This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.Of these, I am foremost.

Commentary from Barnes Notes on the Bible - http://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_timothy/1-15.htm

"The word rendered "saying," means in this place doctrine, position, or declaration. The word "faithful," means assuredly true; it was that which might be depended on, or on which reliance might be placed. The meaning is, that the doctrine that Christ came to save sinners might be depended on as certainly true; compare 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8."

And worthy of all acceptation - Worthy to be embraced or believed by all. This is so, because:

(1) all are sinners and need a Saviour. All, therefore ought to welcome a doctrine which shows them how they may be saved.

(2) because Christ died for all. If he had died for only a part of the race, and could save only a part, it could not be said with any propriety that the doctrine was worthy of the acceptance of all. If that were so, what had it to do with all? How could all be interested in it or benefited by it If medicine had been provided for only a part of the patients in a hospital, it could not be said that the announcement of such a fact was worthy the attention of all. It would be highly worthy the attention of those for whom it was designed, but there would be a part who would have nothing to do with it; and why should they concern themselves about it? But if it was provided for each one, then each one would have the highest interest in it. So, if salvation has been provided for me, it is a matter claiming my profoundest attention; and the same is true of every human being. If not provided for me, I have nothing to do with it. It does not concern me at all.

End of Quote

In the Final verse.. we can understand what this Doctrine was (is) and what false Doctrine was being promoted.

1 Timothy 1:20 - Hy·me·nae′us+ and Alexander are among these, and I have handed them over to Satan+ so that they may be taught by discipline not to blaspheme.

It does not say what Hy·me·nae′us and Alexander were promoting, To Blaspheme is a VERY SERIOUS sin. No human can say if this Blaspemy was the Blasphemy mentioned in Mark 3:28, but all will agree that it is a Serious Error.

From other Scriptures in the New World Translation Bible and The Insight book we can better understand this Blasphemous Doctrine being Promoted by Hy·me·nae′us and Alexander.

Insight Book - http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200002120

Hymenaeus - An apostate from Christianity during the first century, Hymenaeus was identified by Paul as a blasphemer, full of “empty speeches that violate what is holy.” In his deviation from the truth, Hymenaeus, along with a certain Philetus, taught false doctrine, subverting the faith of some. One of their false teachings was that ‘the resurrection had already occurred’ in their day.

(According to this same article Hymenaeus was also Disfellowshipped! "In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, Hymenaeus’ name is associated with another apostate, Alexander. The apostle states that he had handed Hymenaeus and Alexander “over to Satan,” evidently referring to Paul’s expelling or disfellowshipping them from the congregation.")

- End of Quotes

As for Alexander, No one knows for sure if the Alexander is 2 Timothy 4:15 is the same.. but it seems possible, of him it was said "15 You too should be on guard against him, for he opposed our message to an excessive degree."

From this Chapter we Better understand 2 Things.

1. Paul & Timothy guarded the "Good news of the Kingdom" fervently. They Guarded it to Make sure that no one altered the Truth of it. Anyone that did alter the Truth of this message was Considered a Blaspehmor and an opposer / Apostate.

2. The message that Hymenaeus was Falsely teaching was in regard to the Resurrection. (When it would take place and to whom the Resurrection benefited)

As God's Servants today.. It is very important that we are as the Borreans.. Acts 7:11 says of them " they accepted the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. "

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The Good News of The Kingdom - Gods Plan for Salvation through the Ransom (Help Needed)

by objectivetruth in

when i first began studying in order to "make the truth my own", there were a set of scriptures that perplexed me and motivated me to dig deeper.. the scriptures are regarding the resurrection of the inhabitants of sodom & gomorrah.. see jesus words here - matthew 10:15 - "truly i say to you, it will be more endurable for the land of sodom and gomorrah on judgment day than for that city.

" (ezekiel 16:48 / matthew 11:23 / matthew 11:24 / luke 10:12 ).

any time that i brought these scriptures up to jw friends and family they would reply like this "jesus was speaking in hyperbole.. that is why he said it would be more endurable".. i would clarify and show them that it says "will be".

objectivetruth

Onthewayout - Thank you for your message. I do quote from the Insight book and the New World Translation, and any other WT publication as often as I can.

If you would like to know why I choose to do this please free to PM and I will explain.

Even though many of their teachings are flawed.. this does not mean that Everything that they write is incorrect.

May I ask, what is your view point of the Ransom?

What do you believe the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:10 is?

" For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe."

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The Good News of The Kingdom - Gods Plan for Salvation through the Ransom (Help Needed)

by objectivetruth in

when i first began studying in order to "make the truth my own", there were a set of scriptures that perplexed me and motivated me to dig deeper.. the scriptures are regarding the resurrection of the inhabitants of sodom & gomorrah.. see jesus words here - matthew 10:15 - "truly i say to you, it will be more endurable for the land of sodom and gomorrah on judgment day than for that city.

" (ezekiel 16:48 / matthew 11:23 / matthew 11:24 / luke 10:12 ).

any time that i brought these scriptures up to jw friends and family they would reply like this "jesus was speaking in hyperbole.. that is why he said it would be more endurable".. i would clarify and show them that it says "will be".

objectivetruth

Seperation - Jesus, did say it Clearly, to those ones that he intended to hear it. There is a Specific reason for this.. I'll post an article on my views of this soon.

1 Corinthians 2:6 - "We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing."

1 Corinthians 1:18 - "For the word of the -Torture Stake- is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."

Matthew 13:34 - "All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable."

Mark 4:10 - "And when he was alone, those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables. 11 And he said to them, “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables, 12 so that “they may indeed see but not perceive, and may indeed hear but not understand, lest they should turn and be forgiven.”

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The Good News of The Kingdom - Gods Plan for Salvation through the Ransom (Help Needed)

by objectivetruth in

when i first began studying in order to "make the truth my own", there were a set of scriptures that perplexed me and motivated me to dig deeper.. the scriptures are regarding the resurrection of the inhabitants of sodom & gomorrah.. see jesus words here - matthew 10:15 - "truly i say to you, it will be more endurable for the land of sodom and gomorrah on judgment day than for that city.

" (ezekiel 16:48 / matthew 11:23 / matthew 11:24 / luke 10:12 ).

any time that i brought these scriptures up to jw friends and family they would reply like this "jesus was speaking in hyperbole.. that is why he said it would be more endurable".. i would clarify and show them that it says "will be".

objectivetruth

Why is it Important to understand whether or not Sodom & Gomorrah will be Resurrected?

First of all.. let's remove the Sodomites from the discussion, and focus on Resurrection.

Who exactly did Jesus Die for? Does his Death and the Ransom benefit all mankind (Including the Sodomites) or is the Ransom partial?

The Ransom and the Resurrection are both directly related. These two topics are the Primary messages relayed to us throughout the Bible and are encompassed in "The Good News of The Kingdom".

You cannot attend a meeting at the Kingdom Hall, without hearing this Scripture. Matthew 24:14 "And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations,and then the end will come."

As a Christian it is appropriate that "The Good News of the Kingdom" is a central focus of your life.. Christians follow Christ afterall.

Luke 4:43 - But he said to them: “I must also declare the good news of the Kingdom of God to other cities, because for this I was sent."

To Understand what The Good News of the Kingom is, lets refer to the Current Insight Book :

Good News - http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200001743

"This refers to the good news of the Kingdom of God and of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. It is called in the Bible “the good news of the kingdom” (Mt 4:23), “the goodnews of God” (Ro 15:16), “the good news about Jesus Christ” (Mr 1:1), “the good newsof the undeserved kindness of God” (Ac 20:24), “the good news of peace” (Eph 6:15), and the “everlasting good news” (Re 14:6).

An idea of the content and scope of the good news can be gained from the above designations. It includes all the truths about which Jesus spoke and the disciples wrote.

At Jesus’ birth the angel announced to the shepherds: “Have no fear, for, look! I am declaring to you good news of a great joy that all the people will have.”

Its Importance. The apostle Paul wrote with strong conviction about the provision for salvation that God had made through Jesus Christ. He declared that if anyone was to declare to the Galatians something beyond what they had learned, something that was actually a different teaching, “let him be accursed.” Then, pointing to the source of the good news that he declared, Paul stated: “Neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, except through revelation by Jesus Christ.” (Ga 1:8, 11, 12) This strong declaration was necessary, for even then there were some who were trying to overthrow the true faith by preaching ‘another good news.’ (2Co 11:4; Ga 1:6, 7) Paul warned of an apostasy to come and stated that ‘the mystery of lawlessness’ was already at work; he admonished Christians to remember the purpose of the good news and to stand firm and maintain their hold on the spirit-guided traditions they had learned through the apostles.

- End of Quotes

If Jesus was sent to Earth in Order to Declare & Die for the Good News.. And Paul the likely Author of 40% of the New Testament.. Admonished Christians to "stand firm and maintain their hold" on this Good News.. Should it not be THE MOST important topic to us today?

To Be Continued...

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The Good News of The Kingdom - Gods Plan for Salvation through the Ransom (Help Needed)

by objectivetruth in

when i first began studying in order to "make the truth my own", there were a set of scriptures that perplexed me and motivated me to dig deeper.. the scriptures are regarding the resurrection of the inhabitants of sodom & gomorrah.. see jesus words here - matthew 10:15 - "truly i say to you, it will be more endurable for the land of sodom and gomorrah on judgment day than for that city.

" (ezekiel 16:48 / matthew 11:23 / matthew 11:24 / luke 10:12 ).

any time that i brought these scriptures up to jw friends and family they would reply like this "jesus was speaking in hyperbole.. that is why he said it would be more endurable".. i would clarify and show them that it says "will be".

objectivetruth

When I first began Studying in order to "Make the Truth my own", there were a set of scriptures that perplexed me and motivated me to dig deeper.

The Scriptures are regarding the Resurrection of the Inhabitants of Sodom & Gomorrah.. see Jesus words Here - Matthew 10:15 - "Truly I say to you, it will be more endurable for the land of Sod′om and Go·mor′rah on Judgment Day than for that city." (Ezekiel 16:48 / Matthew 11:23 / Matthew 11:24 / Luke 10:12 )

Any time that I brought these Scriptures up to JW Friends and Family they would reply like this "Jesus was speaking in Hyperbole.. that is why he said It would be more endurable".. I would clarify and show them that it says "Will Be". I then discovered where they got this way of reasoning.

Watchtower 1988 6/1 30-31 Questions from Readers - Do Jesus’ words at Matthew 11:24 mean that those whom Jehovah destroyed by fire in Sodom and Gomorrah will be resurrected?

"In conscientiously responding to this question over the years, we have discussed Jesus’ words at Matthew 10:14, 15; 11:20-24; and Luke 10:13-15. A recent review of this suggests that these verses need not be taken as statements about the future for the people of Sodom/Gomorrah. Before we examine other Bible comments about the people destroyed in those cities, let us consider what Jesus said."

"A reexamination of Matthew 11:20-24, though, has brought into question whether Jesus was there discussing eternal judgment and resurrection. His point was how unresponsive the people in Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum were and how unlikely it was that they would reform even in the Judgment Day. Saying that it would be “more endurable” for Tyre/Sidon and Sodom/Gomorrah “on Judgment Day” was a form of hyperbole (exaggeration to emphasize a point) that Jesus need not have intended to be taken literally, any more than other graphic hyperboles that he used.

"Hence, Jesus’ saying that it ‘would be more endurable on Judgment Day for Tyre or Sodom’ did not necessarily mean that those people will be present on Judgment Day. He could simply have been stressing how unresponsive and culpable were most in Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. We say most because some in Capernaum did accept Christ."

- End of Quotes.

This Method of Apostasy can be seen here :

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/lv/r1/lp-e/0/12979

5 How do false teachers operate? Their methods reveal a cunning spirit. Apostates “quietly bring in” corruptive ideas. Like smugglers, they operate in a clandestine manner, subtly introducing apostate views. And just as a clever forger tries to pass phony documents, so apostates use “counterfeit words,” or false arguments, trying to pass their fabricated views as if they were true. They spread “deceptive teachings,” “twisting . . . the Scriptures” to fit their own ideas. (2 Pet. 2:1, 3, 13; 3:16)

I was also told.. "You are worrying about small details too much, it is Dangerous to dig too Deep" Despite this I kept digging. Some of you may also think "Who cares about Sodom & Gomorrah, they were evil and Deserve Annihilation" - I now fully understand the Importance...

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What is "The Truth"?

by EndofMysteries in

to jw's if you think about it, this is what "the truth" is..... .

"the truth" is that you must be in 'the truth' and spend every waking moment you have getting others in 'the truth'.

anything the governing body says to do is 'the truth'.

objectivetruth

Notice Russell's quote -

"To claim that he gave "ransom for all," and yet to claim that only a mere handful of the ransomed ones will ever receive any benefit from it, is absurd; for it would imply either that God accepted the ransom-price and then unjustly refused to grant the release of the redeemed, or else that the Lord,after redeeming all, was either unable or unwilling to carry out the original benevolent design."

Now see the Current Teaching of the Ransom :

"Only Jehovah's Witnesses, those of the anointed remnant and the "great crowd," as a united organization under the protection of the Supreme Organizer,have any Scriptural hope of surviving the impending end of this doomed system dominated by Satan the Devil." Watchtower 1989 Sep 1 p.19

"Children are affected by the course of their parents, and parents are warned that their iniquity is visited on their offspring unto the third and fourth generation. (Ex. 20:5, 6) Parents are commanded to instruct their children in God's way, and if in these last days parents refuse to heed the divine instruction and warningthey bring destruction upon themselves and their small children at Armageddon. (Deut. 6:6, 7; Eph. 6:4) According to justice God can leave such children dead, for, as Ezekiel showed, all die in their iniquity."Watchtower 1950 Nov 15 p.463 Questions From Readers

"They must appreciate that identifying themselves with Jehovahs organization is essential to their salvation." Kingdom Ministry 1990 Nov p.1

"Yes, today, with Armageddon staring us in the face, we must keep in mind the sobering thought that millions, even billions, of lives may shortly come to a swift and decisive end, putting their onetime owners beyond the reach of any expression of love on our part." Watchtower 1965 Apr 1 p. 212

"Similarly, Jehovah is using only one organization today to accomplish his will. To receive everlasting life in the earthly Paradise we must identify that organization and serve God as part of it." Watchtower 1983 Feb 15 p.12

"There are billions of people who do not know Jehovah. Many of them in ignorance practice things that God's Word shows to be wicked. If they persist in this course, they will be among those who perish during the great tribulation." Watchtower 1993 Oct 1 p.19

"Yes, the destruction of the gross sinners in those cities was eternal, as will be the destruction of the wicked at the end of the present system of things."Watchtower 1990 Apr 15 p.20

"The majority of people living today will probably be alive when Armageddon breaks out, and there are no resurrection hopes for those that are destroyed then." Kingdom Ministry 1968 Mar p.4

"But Jehovah's servants already belong to the only organization that will survive the end of this wicked system of things." Watchtower 2007 Dec 15 p.14

"But if we were to draw away from Jehovah's organization, there would be no place else to go for salvation and true joy." Watchtower 1993 Sep 15 p.22

"Only Christian witnesses of Jehovah who successfully pass this test will survive and come forth like fire-refined gold for God's use in his precious new order." Watchtower 1985 Mar 1 p.14

Quotes Compiled by : http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/salvation-only-for-jehovahs-witnesses.php

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What is "The Truth"?

by EndofMysteries in

to jw's if you think about it, this is what "the truth" is..... .

"the truth" is that you must be in 'the truth' and spend every waking moment you have getting others in 'the truth'.

anything the governing body says to do is 'the truth'.

objectivetruth

July 15 2013 Watchtower "Look I am with you all the Days" verse 6 - "What is the larger fulfillment of Malachi’s prophecy? During the decades leading up to 1914, C. T. Russell and his close associates did a work like that of John the Baptizer. That vital work involved restoring Bible truths. The Bible Students taught the true meaning of Christ’s ransom sacrifice"

You can read about this message here - Divine Plan of the Ages - C.T. Russell (ePub)

http://books.google.com/books/download/Divine_Plan_of_the_Ages.epub?id=DkYZAAAAYAAJ&hl=en&capid=AFLRE73NCjguwvLsHPVruZAGvoDb4TBi8WjG8DWsY4SA9Bjgpy7dh-AvPbuby_ZNV98hddTr99YYnprWem4gFyvX_fiBANXMlA&continue=http://books.google.com/books/download/Divine_Plan_of_the_Ages.epub%3Fid%3DDkYZAAAAYAAJ%26output%3Depub%26hl%3Den

Here are a few selected quotes :

“When as a result of the ransom, he [man] is granted another trial, an individual trial, under the eye and control of him who loved him…we may be sure that only the wilfully disobedient will receive the penalty of the second trial. That penalty will be the second death [annihilation]”

"FROM the outline of God's revealed plan, as thus far sketched, it is evident that his design for mankind is a restitution or restoration to the perfection and glory lost in Eden.

"According to God's arrangement in providing a ransom, all mankind, unless they wilfully resist the saving power of the Great Deliverer, must be delivered from the original penalty, "the bondage of corruption", death, else the ransom does not avail for all. "He "gave himself a ransom [a corresponding price] for all," in order that he might bless all, and give to every man an individual trial for life."

"To claim that he gave "ransom for all," and yet to claim that only a mere handful of the ransomed ones will ever receive any benefit from it, is absurd; for it would imply either that God accepted the ransom-price and then unjustly refused to grant the release of the redeemed, or else that the Lord,after redeeming all, was either unable or unwilling to carry out the original benevolent design."

End Quotes -

And now a scripture.

Galatians 1:8

8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed.

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What is "The Truth"?

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to jw's if you think about it, this is what "the truth" is..... .

"the truth" is that you must be in 'the truth' and spend every waking moment you have getting others in 'the truth'.

anything the governing body says to do is 'the truth'.

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It's interesting how important it is to be "In the Truth"

I re-examined the July 2013 WT on the Wheat and The Weeds.. Below are a few highlights.

"During harvest season, the weeds are destroyed and the wheat is gathered." "That harvest season began in 1914." "After 1914, the angels began to “collect” weed like Christians by separating them from the anointed “sons of the kingdom.” The angels “will pitch them into the fiery furnace. > "That means complete destruction." "those former adherents of false religious organizations will be destroyed during the final part of the great tiribulation" "Jesus judged them to be true Christian wheat - but he rejected all imitation Christians, including all of those found within the churches of Christendom."

This is new to me.. They are suggesting that any one who is a member of Christendom, at any time after 1914, will receive everlasting destruction. (Which to a witness suggests annhilliation) .. Crazy

Another gem is found here - That vital work involved restoring Bible truths. The Bible Students taught the true meaning of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. If you have studied past JW beliefs regarding the ransom and compare them to the teachings now.. You will discover a large contrast.