the Bible from a Jehovah's Witness perspective - Page 18

tommy · 08-28-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Quahom1

Oh, I get it. Sort of like warning a new tea todeler not to hang around those that drink, lest he fall back into that vice.

Makes sense.

Josh seriously, I don't think you know the Witnesses and I don't see them represented "fully" on forums or is forums important to them. I've seen a multitude of Catholics on the forums and other than Mee, and maybe one other, the Witnesses don't hang on forums. It's the truth man...they ain't here. I love going to their meetings and talking into the microphone, sort of a rush.

mee · 08-28-2006, 12:33 PM

i would agree with tommy that JW do not hang around in apostate sites , and yes Jehovah always protects his people in a spiritual way, so that they can stand firm in the faith, by warning them of those who only have one thought in mind, and that is to take one away from Jehovah , so i do not visit sites set up with one purpose in mind, to only tear down and not to build up, I also realize that apostates put links up on other sites , but as Jehovah says we should be aware , i think it is only those who want to leave Jehovah, that would bother to be interested in those sites , and as Jehovah tells us through the bible and his faithful slave class , if we are keeping busy talking and making known about the kingdom that was set up in 1914 in the heavens , we would be doing the right thing. it is not wrong to use the internet, but Jehovahs slave class is right on the ball by warning us about those who have nothing better to offer .

mee · 08-28-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy

Josh seriously, I don't think you know the Witnesses and I don't see them represented "fully" on forums or is forums important to them. I've seen a multitude of Catholics on the forums and other than Mee, and maybe one other, the Witnesses don't hang on forums. It's the truth man...they ain't here. I love going to their meetings and talking into the microphone, sort of a rush.

the reason that i hang around on religious sites such as this one, is because i love talking and making known about the established heavenly kingdom goverment , that is what i try to focus on ,because it is the fullfilling of bible prophecy that really fires me up, and i really like to help Jehovah and Jesus christ by making it known . and the door to door work as well , of cause. i think many people who visit religious sites have a spiritual need , and they are aware of that spiritual need, so what better place to make known about the established heavenly kingdom. that is what all christians such be focusing on in this time of the end. but as you say Jehovah warns us of the dangers, of chat rooms . he only cares for us , what a great organization JW belong too

mee · 08-28-2006, 12:51 PM

sorry about that it posted twice ...... not sure why............ oh its ok it didnt post twice, take no notice .lol

mee · 08-28-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy

This is the reason that I learned as a Bible Student, almost ready to make a dedication, that Jehovah's organization encourages it's members to steer clear of Internet Forums (obviously something I haven't been good of in the past as I enjoy reading everyones views).

So, other then a few of the JW brothers and sisters, there's not many here since the Society (I hope to be part of someday) warns of how it can be damaging to one and subject to apostate influence. The topic of our meetings the last few weeks has been murmurings. Philippians 2:14 "Keep doing these things free from murmurings and arguments".

yes what a great meeting that was, Jehovahs slave class Feeds us very very well . what a blessing that faithful class is. and it is all from Jehovah and Jesus christ. the link from Jehovahs website, about the sign of christs presence, is also right on the ball , many blessings from Jehovah come through the faithfull ones. matthew 24;45-47 how blessed Jehovahs people are . ....some times i feel like i want to shout it from the roof tops LOL. I think it must be because i appreciate all of the good things that Jehovah gives his people ,we are so well fed in a spiritual way , no starving spiritual ones in Jehovahs house. we are full to the brim.

Quahom1 · 08-28-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mee

i would agree with tommy that JW do not hang around in apostate sites , and yes Jehovah always protects his people in a spiritual way, so that they can stand firm in the faith, by warning them of those who only have one thought in mind, and that is to take one away from Jehovah , so i do not visit sites set up with one purpose in mind, to only tear down and not to build up, I also realize that apostates put links up on other sites , but as Jehovah says we should be aware , i think it is only those who want to leave Jehovah, that would bother to be interested in those sites , and as Jehovah tells us through the bible and his faithful slave class , if we are keeping busy talking and making known about the kingdom that was set up in 1914 in the heavens , we would be doing the right thing. it is not wrong to use the internet, but Jehovahs slave class is right on the ball by warning us about those who have nothing better to offer .

Slave class? Mee, you really are full of surprises lately...

mee · 08-29-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Quahom1

Slave class? Mee, you really are full of surprises lately...

yes that is just what the faithful ones spoken of in matthew 24;45-47 are ,this is a class of people that Jesus is giving great responsibility too ,not just one faithful slave but a class of people, yes the faithful ones are well and truly alive and very active as the bible informs us that it would be . and all of the things that come from this faithful slave class is from Jesus christ , now that is VERY GOOD they are being used by Jehovah and Jesus christ , they are slaves to them, and they are very faithful slaves at that. now that is just the sort of ones that Jesus can use to get the work done that he wants done . faithfulness leads to great blessings . yes bible prophecy always comes true , there is no stopping it . i think it is great to see bible prophecy being fullfilled in this time of the end . the work that Jesus wants done is being done on a global scale , and the faithful slave class have taken the lead in this work.
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. matthew 24;14 yes the heralding about the established heavenly kingdom is being made known, and the great crowd spoken of in revelation 7;9-10 is joining in with and helping the faithful ones to get the job done, thrilling times indeed. yes , Jesus really does have a SLAVE CLASS working for him as the bible informs us he would . this is no surprise to me ,as the bible informs me that this will be the case in the time of the end. thrilling times indeed

Quahom1 · 08-29-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mee

yes that is just what the faithful ones spoken of in matthew 24;45-47 are ,this is a class of people that Jesus is giving great responsibility too ,not just one faithful slave but a class of people, yes the faithful ones are well and truly alive and very active as the bible informs us that it would be .

It is a parable...

mee · 08-29-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Quahom1

It is a parable...

(Galatians 3:9) Consequently those who adhere to faith are being blessed

Quahom1 · 08-29-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mee

(Galatians 3:9) Consequently those who adhere to faith are being blessed

Of that I have no doubt.

mee · 08-29-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Quahom1

Of that I have no doubt.

from a JW point of view, i can see that the composite sign of the times mentioned in matthew is certainly here
‘sign of his presence’ (24:3–25:46). On the Mount of Olives, his disciples question him about ‘the sign of his presence and the conclusion of the system of things.’ In answer Jesus points forward to a time of wars, ‘nation against nation and kingdom against kingdom,’ food shortages, earthquakes, an increasing of lawlessness, the earth-wide preaching of "this good news of the kingdom," the appointment of "the faithful and discreet slave . . . over all his belongings," and many other features of the composite sign that is to mark ‘the arrival of the Son of man in his glory to sit down on his glorious throne.’ (24:3, 7, 14, 45-47 25:31) yes i can see the composite sign very clearly indeed.

mee · 08-31-2006, 10:33 AM

Do You Know God by Name?
Learn what the Bible says about getting to know God by name. From a JW point of view Gods name Jehovah is an important part of their worship and they use that name often and make it known to others, and they are even known by that name . Jehovahs witnesses

BlaznFattyz · 08-31-2006, 09:26 PM

"Ironically, millions who profess faith in the God of the Bible do not use his personal name."

it is not ironic, it is a prejudice statement. this statement seems to make a claim that people do not know the true god because they do not address god as jehovah or their faith means less than anothers who use the name jehovah. however, it is not so. like a child, we call our fathers; daddy, dad, or father. i never use my dad's name out of respect and cultural reasons. whether i use his name or his affectionate title, im still addressing the same person. same with god, whether one uses the more correct name of yahweh, or the affectionate and personal title of god, or father, it is one in the same god, my personal god, who only knows the strength of my faith.

Quahom1 · 09-01-2006, 03:03 AM

You know, it just dawned on me. JWs WANT the end of days. They want it to happen RIGHT NOW. They have given up, and want God to fix everything. So they sit and wait, instead of getting up and doing something about the condition of man...

And I am curious about the JW contributions to the world at large (as in charity work, giving of time, resources, self), as I do not see any effort (I may be way off base), towards man's betterment in general.

And JWs are not the only group guilty of throwing in the towel, not by a long shot. But most of the "Christian faiths" the JWs belittle, are quite active in their approach to giving to those in need...

So, what have the JWs done for those in need? (I'm not talking about other JWs, but about the rest of the world). Not much from what I read or have seen...

"Ye are known by your fruits..." (para)

Tell me, am I mistaken?

v/r

Q

tommy · 09-01-2006, 04:41 AM

I see the Witnesses out helping people spiritually on their own time and making a significant contribution of work all voluntarily. I know many who went to New Orleans (several times) to help out on building projects.

What is God's will? What do we pray for to come in the the Lord's prayer? It's not what we have now.