how many of you, like me, want answers to biblical questions but get overwhelmed by all the information to research?
the task seems so daunting that i just tend to say i'll read the cliff notes in someone's post and make my decision based on that.
i know i'm falling into the same trap that i fell into with the wbts but i guess i'm a follower and so many of you seem to have such a better handle on all this biblical stuff.
Doubting Thomas was not left doubting for too long,according to the book,Jesus gave him evidence by appearing to him,as per Thomas'request! Not so all those who also doubt and ask for evidence of his existence.
Since Doubting Thomas was not condemned for his skepticism,I don't see how we can be.
Also the Apostles didn't believe either,so,Jesus appeared to them all,up to 500 persons,why not us?Of cause this based on the book,The Bible.
Blueblades
how many of you, like me, want answers to biblical questions but get overwhelmed by all the information to research?
the task seems so daunting that i just tend to say i'll read the cliff notes in someone's post and make my decision based on that.
i know i'm falling into the same trap that i fell into with the wbts but i guess i'm a follower and so many of you seem to have such a better handle on all this biblical stuff.
Jack,would you please show me how you arrived at that conclusion,"Jesus dosen't exist".You know from our past posts that I respect your opinions and conclusions.
I'm still at an impasse about these matters God Jesus the Bible etc.
Thanks Blueblades
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i just got back from the doctor,he say the echocardiogram reveals aortic stenosis,narrowing of the valve.however,i have no symptoms of this,and so he is scheduling me for a visit to the cardiologist.. i have done some research on the heart and this problem,in the long run valve replacement is usually the way to go.. i need to wait and see what the cardiologist will recommend.that's it for now.. blueblades, trying not to be anxious.
Thanks Donkey! Knowledge is key. Great site very simple explanations and visuals,thanks for caring.
Blueblades
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i just got back from the doctor,he say the echocardiogram reveals aortic stenosis,narrowing of the valve.however,i have no symptoms of this,and so he is scheduling me for a visit to the cardiologist.. i have done some research on the heart and this problem,in the long run valve replacement is usually the way to go.. i need to wait and see what the cardiologist will recommend.that's it for now.. blueblades, trying not to be anxious.
Czar,Peace,Courage,Bravery,I'll keep those words,they will be in my thoughts,thank you.
StinkyPants,I will keep you informed,thanks.
RayzorBlade,I'll know more after I see the Cardiologist,thanks.
Scully,Any info:will be helpful.thanks.
RoadDoctor,Thanks for the encouraging info.
DubbedNoMore,So you too have this,thanks for sharing,take care of yourself too.
SpecialK, Thanks for your thoughts ,and I will take it one day at a time.
Thanks everyone for your concerns,I will keep you posted as I know more after my visit with the Cardiologist,which will be in Sept.
Blueblades
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i just got back from the doctor,he say the echocardiogram reveals aortic stenosis,narrowing of the valve.however,i have no symptoms of this,and so he is scheduling me for a visit to the cardiologist.. i have done some research on the heart and this problem,in the long run valve replacement is usually the way to go.. i need to wait and see what the cardiologist will recommend.that's it for now.. blueblades, trying not to be anxious.
I just got back from the doctor,he say the echocardiogram reveals Aortic Stenosis,narrowing of the valve.However,I have no symptoms of this,and so he is scheduling me for a visit to the cardiologist.
I have done some research on the heart and this problem,in the long run valve replacement is usually the way to go.
I need to wait and see what the cardiologist will recommend.That's it for now.
Blueblades, trying not to be anxious.
17but you will not even need to fight.
revelation 14:1, 3 (snippet).
(revelation 7:9 snippet).
Hi Blondie ! As a former book study and watchtower study conductor I very much appreciate all the time and effort you put into these reviews.
I look forward to them every week and follow along in my copy which I mark up and keep for the record and future visits from the elders.
For ten years I too worked in a library and used to read all day and get paid for it!
Now back to Gog,it is still not clear who,what,when, where and why?Is he Earthly,fleshly or Spirit Creature?Does the account apply twice,once in the past and then again in the future or is it a dead issue come alive in the revelation book?
I admit that sometimes I just get worn out,trying to make sense out of all of this.My age must be slowing me down ( 60 yrs.)I just don't know anymore,because all of this is based on a belief system that itself is based on the inspiration of the Bible.
Thanks again for the hard work you do that does benefit many on this forum.
Blueblades
we are leaving on sunday for our camping trip.
we will be gone for 11 days, and i will likely not be posting.
i will be having some computer access, but probably won't have time to post, as i am filling orders usually.. we are meeting up with about 40-50 all together, many from this board, including princess and her family.
Hi MULAN! Have a good time,and please share your experiences when you return,be safe.
Blueblades
how long can a forum last before every topic has been discussed at least once?
new people come to the forum with new opinions, changing the forums dynamic, but there is a point when everything has been discussed and some members have seen all there is to see.
i suspect this happens faster on a forum with a focus like the jw experience (versus a general forum) because there is only so much to discuss about jws and the wtbts.
Hi ORBIT! D'mouse just recently brought to our attention the August 15th,03 issue of the WT.about the subject matter printed in the whole magazine on DEATH."How Would You Like to be Remembered," is the title.
There were some good responses to his post.It seems that the Society is spoon feeding the rank and file again!How would you like to be remembered is another way of saying you are going to DIE and not live to see the promised New Order.
So,the forum will last as long as the Society exists,as they continue to write articles that need to be read between the lines,as long as they have District Conventions,Circuit Assamblies,Special Days and the ever present 5 meetings a week!
The forum will last as long as we continue to see new ones posting their very personal experiences,painfully so.Even 5 years from now when Simon hopes to move on, the Forum will be here for those who need a place like this where others share the same experiences
Btw,I hope you stay around ,I have enjoyed reading your posts too.
Blueblades
have you pondered the "evidence" of the world-----of history------of science----of philosophy-----of psychology?
have you personally,without the help of others,launched into a thorough investigation concerning god,the bible,and jesus christ?
while i myself am still in pursuit,i am not yet finished nor have i come to any absolute conclusions about anything i am asking of you in this post.
Have you pondered the "EVIDENCE" of the world-----of history------of science----of philosophy-----of psychology? Have you personally,without the help of others,launched into a thorough investigation concerning God,the Bible,and Jesus Christ?
While I myself am still in pursuit,I am not yet finished nor have I come to any absolute conclusions about anything I am asking of you in this post.
I would very much appreciate any evidences that you would like to share that convinced you of the belief you now have,and I am not talking about some belief system based on faith.
Thank you in advance for any input given.
Blueblades
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many believe that between a fourth and a third of the bible concerns prophecy.. many believe that history shows that god's unerring prophecies of the kingdoms and empires of,egypt,isreal,judah,babylon,persia,greece and rome all came to pass in minute detail.. if his prophecies came true in centuries past,can you----should you-----believe in bible prophecy today?.
btw.we are not talking about the society but the many other religious teachers and scholars who swear by the fulfillment of bible prophecy.. blueblades
Many believe that between a fourth and a third of the Bible concerns prophecy.
Many believe that History shows that God's unerring prophecies of the kingdoms and empires of,Egypt,Isreal,Judah,Babylon,Persia,Greece and Rome all came to pass in minute detail.
If His prophecies came true in centuries past,can you----should you-----believe in Bible prophecy today?
Btw.We are not talking about the Society but the many other religious teachers and scholars who swear by the fulfillment of Bible Prophecy.
Blueblades
