After 40 years as a Jehovah’s Witness, I had an encounter with Jesus, He set me free in a day. Also I was shown I had been under a spirit of fear. Now I am a born again child of God.
I enjoy these types of topics being a former J-Dub. But, I must offer some criticism. First, it's not 'Jehovah Witness' it's 'Jehovahs Witnesses'. Second, we were trained to absolutely shut down as soon as you referred to us as a cult. That will end the the conversation and you'll get nowhere. Third, if one comes to your door to spread their beliefs, you WILL NOT get anywhere arguing scripture or traditional Christian beliefs. If they feel they've been bested through history or theology, again they'll shut down. You'll be placed on a do not call list and they won't come back. The only Jehovahs Witnesses you'll get a point across to are those who already have question and one foot out the door. The pioneers and door knockers are not your target audience.
I tell them in a friendly way that I have been an Atheist and will remain so until my End and there is nothing to budge me, that puts me usually on their ' Do not Call again' list, and out of the Door they go, this works with JW, Scientologists and all others.
I am a JW. I used to be a born again Christian. Now I know everything about Chiristianity and all of the so called false Christian religions. I will stand there the whole day and show the entire Bible. Jesus has a god. Ephesians 1:17, 2 Corinthians 1:3 and 1 Peter 1:3. What is the name of the Holy Spirit?
What makes a jehovahs witness organization a cult is that, they Baptise you into a organization, not in the name of the father and son and holy spirit, and they force you through, disfellowship and fear guilt, and obligations, to follow there commands, which they call policies, as doctrines, and cherry pick and twist scriptures to do that, add to and take out words in the Bible, to fit there policies and doctrines, I know because I'm a exjw, who's been in mentality, and now is out mentality. By examining the scriptures carefully like the boereans, as well as researching the organization.
If any of the things you said was true, how come you gave no examples of what you are saying? However, Jehovah witnesses are fully aware of what Jesus said at John 6 v 44, SO there is no need to even bother with you.
@@archieliburd3794 to make a long story short, so to speak, do you personally need Bible scriptures, as a example, let me know and I will reply, if you keep a open mind, and not in the mind of the organization or governing body, And I know because I was in the organization most of my childhood life and part of my adult life,
You lost me at your poor definition of a cult. Read Stephen Hasan’s book on the subject . It’s not about specific ideology, but control. Yes, JWs are a cult, but not by your definition.
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My house gets blacklisted every few years because my Dad speaks the gospel to them. I remembered the last interaction was something like "do you want heaven on earth?" And my dad responded "didn't Jesus say this earth shall pass away and there will be a new heaven and a new earth?"
@ucanliv4ever I was mistaken, Revelation 21 has John writing "1 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”[a] for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea." Followed by "5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." 6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life." Which honestly is more to Jesus's style of showing actions rather than saying what he's going to do. And not to be mean, but Jesus didn't say or write that in Ecclesiastes (outside of inspired by God aspect). The author of Ecclesiastes isn't fully named (probably a very old Solomon), but it was a child of David at that current moment in time, not in the long-term lineage aspect. Especially prevalent given the amount of the info is a reflection on the current situation and not typically pointing to the future like most Old Testament verses about Jesus. But it is actually nice to be reminded of that chapter given my own personal problems have me needing guidance and feeling Qohelet's struggles. I don't mind talking, like I said, my family likes to inform people of the Bible and be blacklisted than be mean like most.
1:20 that is not the definition of a cult. This guy is just making up stuff. A cult can have nothing to do with Christianity. It is a system of worship. The Bible is the touchstone.
If by Catholic Church you mean in the way it was before Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire, where Katholikos meant Universal in greek, and so the Catholic Church or the Universal Church was all the christians churches all around the countries Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Europe, etc. If so when they all agreed that Arianism was a heresy is true is because it is what makes more sense from the scriptures and from what early christians believed. The fact that JW need to translate the bible in their own way to proof their theology is enough evidence that their are wrong, this is the principe Occam’s razor into logical thinking.
And by corrupting the scripting I meant the fact that they understand the Father calling Jesus his first born is a proof that Jesus was the first thing he created, even though God calls David the first born too, besides him not being not even the first king of Israel (Saloman came first), imagine the first son of his father (he was the youngest of 8), being the first born is a title of authority, is not about being actually the first one created. And to proof their idea of first born they have to add 4 times the word « others» in the book of Hebrews to say that through Jesus all « other » things were created, since they thought Jesus was created too. So this is why the Catholic Church and all other Churches that disagree with this heresy are right and JW are wrong. But fear not, I’m pretty sure Jesus Christ still save people who accepts him and puts his faith in him to wash his sin.
@@sulongenjop7436 JESUS did leave us. John 14 : 16 JESUS said he will send "another helper". John 14 : 26 "But the helper, the HOLY SPIRIT whom the FATHER will send to you..." John 14 : 28 JESUS has returned to his FATHER. Revelation 1 : 7 Everyone will see JESUS when He comes back.
As an ex jw who knows he was in a cult.... this is an extremely cultist conversation. At 3:40 mark and I'm already completely turned off by the ignorance.
I had two guys come to my door just the other day. As one who does read and study the Bible I asked them a simple question....how do I go to Heaven? I've got 10 minutes to live...tell me how to be saved? They look at me with blank stares. Then they wanted to talk to me about how their bible is the only correct bible. They were both very nice people and I was polite too...but we agreed to disagree.
@larysnw418 Did you count your comment as time ? Damn I'm so glad I no longer believe in your doctrines,it's sad people have been waiting since 1914 ,then 1925then 1975 to be able to live forever in paradise earth ,like the earth won't be overpopulated with trillions of people . Y'all have no logical thinking at all . Maybe old freemason Russell and drunk a$$ Rutherford can show people the way after of course they all change skin color being Russell said black skin was a curse
In order for a person to be saved they must agree to take a Bible study from one of Jehovah Witnesses. He or she will have to teach this person what the Bible says, they will have to make the decision, if they agree to what they are taught, if they don't, there will be know reason to continue having the weekly lessons. People would have to agree, that Jehovah Witnesses women, that are in good standing are not getting kids unless they have a husband, the young black teens are not going around killing other teens for fun or sports nor are their men doing it.
That definition of a cult is sooooo wrong. What about Scientology or NXIVM So Many no christian cults Also you are all arguing over who’s shade of black is more black then another.
Yes, and Revelation 1: 1 " A revelation by Jesus Christ which God gave him....." 1 Corinthians 8:5, 6 New King James Version For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords, there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live. Praise be, to the God and Father of our lord Jesus Christ.
That was really informative. I accepted Christ as my Savior in 1971. I am so thankful for the hope I have in Christ. “He who knew no sin became sin for us so that we can become the righteousness of God”. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. I don’t try to talk to Jehovahs Witness because I know they are ruthless in the handling of Scripture. I also know how hard they are to reach. I also know the price tag if they talked to you. What I do is quote acts 16:31. “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved”. I told them that my salvation is secure. Why would I want to trade for what they have to offer. Then I wish them a good day and say goodbye. Chuck Swindoll talked about not trying to talk to someone in a cult unless you have the training to do so. I think that is good advice. Me being polite, quoting Acts 16;31 and telling them what more could I possibly need than this and then politely saying goodbye without letting them answer is my way doing that. If you have to let them answer I would do as Chuck Swindoll suggested and politely not answer at all
About the "Cross', I have a very old King James Bible and in it, it says "Stake" instead of Cross, . Also in this KJ Bible, it says that hell is the grave, not a lake of fire, but "the grave". I'm not a witness or anything, just thought I'd share that.
dee dee it was a stake Greek stauros you are right you are also right with the understanding of the word Hell Greek Hades because in the Book of Revelation 20:13-15 Hell the grave is destroyed in the lake of fire which is the second Death.
The word Hell actually replaces 5 (I think - just going from my bad memory) words in the Bible. Hades (Greek / NT) was one of them yes but the Hebrew (OT) term Sheol (grave or pit) is what you are mentioning.
There is a difference between ,hell and the Lake of fire 🔥 or the ever lasting fire 🔥 reserved for the wicked , Jesus mentioned the ever lasting fire 🔥.
The NKJV is the only version recomended by Greeks for English speakers. It says cross. The JW's want us to choose the 8 men, who have never studied Greek, instead of the Greeks who say JESUS was cruxified on a cross. Incidentaly, the Greek church has analyzed the NWT and call it a horrible translation of thier language. The New Testament and Gospels were written in Greek.
To the people in this video: actually, your doctrine is not part of the core beliefs of Christianity, but rather a subset or sect of Christianity that believes in a triune god. It makes you sound, from your video, that you are part of a cult ....
The Trinity comes from the Bible. As to it being some "subset" tell me who did not believe in the Trinity for 2,000 years. Mathew 16 : 18 The church cannot die. Luke 1 : 33. "...of his kingdom, there will be no end." John 14 : through 26 Bur the Helper, Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in MY name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything that I said." John 14 : 16 "The helper will abide with you FOREVER." Who were the "Christians" who did not believe in the Trinity for the last 2,000 years. Before saying that they were hidden, read mathew 5 : 13 through 20.
The last time I had a JW knock, I opened the door and here stands the cutest little girl I’ve ever seen. About 7. There was another girl with her about 12 and of course adults standing back on the sidewalk. This little girl said “hi! My name is Lucy what’s your name?” I had no idea how to handle that. I was as nice as possible and listened to Lucy and then they left. I had nothing for that Situation.
Jesus said if. We, do mot bece like little chidren,, we will not enter the kingdom,,, as.adults,,, wevvvv, got a long way to go,,,,,,, we have aswell, help me JEHOVAH,,,
Love what God has you doing for His Kingdom I got out in 2019 with just the Bible and the Holy Spirit no one told me the gospel and when I got saved I didn't know what had happened so I started watching UA-cam videos called and apologist and we ended up getting married LOL now we have our own Ministry in Christ 🤍🙏 6th generation born in God can do anything it was a miracle I got saved!
They believe their book is more correct than the Bible, to teach people about Jesus Christ, there is no greater book than the Bible, they are not the only ones who have said the Bible have mistakes in it, and if you listen to that stuff a person may start to accept what the say as the truth and it couldn't be, but they have a right to believe like many others according to their heart.
Let me say this about John1:1. When the Godspel was written, our alphabet (Greek alphabet, I am Greek writing this from Greece) did NOT have lower case letters. Check any ancient Greek inscription or manuscript and you will see that all Greek letters are in capitals. Same goes from Latin. Lower case letters were used at about the 8th century AD (Caroligian miniscule). So John could NOT have written "god" but "GOD".
@ScottJackson420 Goodmorning Scott. Jesus is not an angel, he is God and not "a god" as JWs wrongly claim. Look at Rev. 22,13 and 22,16. And also Hebrews 1, 1-5. Enjoy your weekend, regards from Athens, Greece.
@ScottJackson420 According to the WT an "angel" is speaking. In the original Greek Bible is very clear that Jesus is speaking. the A and the Omega (ἐγὼ τὸ Α καὶ τὸ Ω, ὁ πρῶτος καὶ ὁ ἔσχατος, ἀρχὴ καὶ τέλος)
@ScottJackson420 Νο dear Scott. The angel is an angel and Jesus is Jesus. It is very clear to see. It is hard for me to explain in English because I don't know the KJB . Anyway the answer is very clear of who is speaking at 22:7. "I am coming quickly". Who is coming quiclly? Jesus !22:20 "Come Jesus". Jesus is present at this time (22:1,3).
@ScottJackson420 Let me add one more thing: If you read 22:8 the angel is "showing" to John, but the one who speaks is Jesus. John would never see an angel and say "that is Jesus".
@ScottJackson420 This is what I have been doing all afternoon, apparently we understand this verses differently. In tte passaages you say it is Jesus talking saying that He sent his angel, right? But in 6 says that Jehova sent His angel. This whole chapter is clear that the Angel is showing to John but Jesus does the talking.
1Peter3:18 For Jesus Christ died for the sins for the righteous and unrighteous. He was put to death in the flesh but he was raised to life in the spirit.
Are you not underestimating people's intelligence? Why should you be the person to 'tell people, what to say to the JW's e.t.c" I had them call on me and said "Thank you for coming to my home on this cold morning! " and I thanked them for making the effort to call on me! I have never in 36 years of living in this road ever had a catholic or protestant bother to call at my home to preach to me! So JW's 'bring it on'. I am an adult and have enough common sense to know what to say to callers at my home, thank you!
Not JW but applaud those that. honor their beliefs.Few Christians witness to unbelievers and if honest one can't tell the difference between them non-Christians. Is it possible that being true to their beliefs the cause for the negativity?Will they be better off not witnessing and living as if they don't believe like the rest?
@@barbararichardson2747 My study of religion leads me to realise that any group that have resisted &opposed the 'orthodox' churches from the 3rd century onwards have been persicuted. For example the 'Waldenses who were slaughtered in the thousands by the pope sanctioned armies of the vatican ( see 'Merindol massecre in the 16th century ) Many minority groups have been similarly treated as well as the JW's during world war 1 & 2 because they refuse to kill their fellow men they were imprisoned. The blood issue which has diminished rather since the heamophiliac commmunity are sueing governiments in the UK & France over tens of thousands of deaths due to contaminated blood transfusions . I am not a JW but know many very sincere families of JW's who seem to me live much closer to the early Chruistians then the apathetic churchgoers in my community! I will defend any minority group who are marginalised by the 'mainstream' religions who I feel are far removed from the original teachings of the gospels!
Iam reading a book I found in our community book box. It is KEEP YOURSELF IN GOD'S LOVE and yes, I know WHO wrote it. But I use a NKJV Bible and there IS some good Biblical references that can apply to people of any religion. I think that's why my aunts were never able to convert me; I would NEVER use their bible, the NWT. They'll tell ya, "oh it doesn't matter which Bible translation you use BUT WE recommend the NWT". So I'd say, "then I can use any Bible I want". And their bible IS different. Recently they even removed verses, almost complete chapters out of John. There ain't no way I'm reading that book!
3:43-3:50 You are wrong about your definition of a cult. A cult is not someone who believes differently from your beliefs or doctrine, that person would be a heretic. From what I understand a cult is would be a religion that has twisted teachings. Or as one definition says “sinister”. 20:00-20:21 you point out about John 1:6 “ Άνθρωπος απεσταλμένος πάρω θεού” you claim there is no definite article, but you’re not getting the point that the word God is not θεός but θεού. From what I understand, Jesus is not referred to as θεού.
*ONLY JWs can study the Bible* and come to the conclusion that their top 8 elders (Kenneth Cook, Samuel F. Herd, Geoffrey Jackson, Mark Stephen Lett, Gerrit Losch, Anthony Morris III, Mark Sanderson, David H. Splane) are the "faithful & wise slave" that Jesus mentioned in the 2,000+ year old Bible. That this "entity", someone from the Bible lives here today in 2022 in modern day Warwick, New York at JWs headquarters and that they (average JWs) "need to obey" them. JWs believe this. LOL Yes, JWs are a cult! "We *need to obey* the faithful and discreet slave to have Jehovah’s approval." Watchtower 2011 Jul 15 page24 Simplified English Edition "At that time, the lifesaving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. *All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not."* - Watchtower 2013 Nov 15 p.20 The only thing missing now is the koolaid! Actually, JWs didn't study the Bible and decide that their top elders are who Jesus mentioned in Matthew. Their top elders told average JWs that "they" were Jesus' faithful & wise slave. Average JWs just accepted what these 8 men said. Accepted, never voted on, never discussed, never questioned, just accepted. Yes, JWs are a cult!
The are supposed to put you on a no call list if you tell they to. I don’t guarantee they will but please give it a try. Tell them “I want you to put my house and name on your no call list.” If they ask why you could say I am extremely not interested.
From what I saw, they seem to just be a branch of Pentecostals. I would be cautious of any group who tries to come up with "fundamental truths" instead of using the Apostles/Lord's Creed. Or if you are part of the church, keep any eye out if they are actively going against scripture. Stay vigilant
Bobby you and millions of so called Christians not only belive in the lies that you follow one of them being the 25th of December, can you please show me where in the Bible this practice is found,and most of all where it originated. I look forward to your Scriptural reply.
The celebration of Dec 25th is not a lie, it's never been promoted as an exact time of Christ's birth. It was day taken from pagans, no one remembers what was originally celebrated on that day, so a win win, but to say Christians believe in a lie(S) is a vague comment.
@@alfonsoreynosa8143 First off all the early followers of Christ did NOT celebrate Christ's birth let alone there own Birthdays "something that only pagan do" .Second the date 25th was already observed by the Romans when they celebrated the Birthday of the sun god sol invictus. It was in the 4th century that the Date was used for the birth of christ even though know one knows his exact date and there is know where in Scripture that asks his true followers to do, and it was NOT in the winter time because the shepherd were still outdoors. Third Christ asked his true followers to Observed his Death because he Died for mankind this is being done each year by his True followers.
"STOP, LOOK, LISTEN: Luke 8:17 "For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, nor is there anything carefully hidden that will never become known and never come to light." it is part of the new covenant that Jesus made with his disciples to eat the bread that represents his body and drink the wine that represents his blood, how will you have eternal life? (Luke 22:19,20). doctrine of men or the word of GOD?" observe (John ch 3:16,17) 16-“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever exercises faith in him may not be destroyed but have eternal life. 17-For God did not send his Son into the world that he might judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him." observe (John ch 6:53-57) 53- So Jesus said to them, "I say- to you with all certainty: Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in yourselves. 54 - He that feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I do. I will rise again at the last day, 55- for my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56- Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood remains in union with me, and I in union with him. Just as the Father who lives sent me and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on me will live because of me. the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me". notice what Jesus said: Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because they close the kingdom of heaven to men; for you yourselves do not enter, nor do you let in those who are on their way to enter." look at the Conclusion of Jesus (John ch 10: 09,10) 9- I am the door; whoever enters by me will be saved, and will enter and he shall go out, and find pasture.” 10- A thief comes only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.
the only problem for Jehovah's Witnesses is not to take as an example what Jesus instituted in their memory, which was to eat and drink the emblems in the Lord's Supper! for it is one baptism and one hope of eternal life. Ephesians 4: 4-6 note 4- There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called in a hope to which you were called; 5- one Lord, one faith and one baptism; 6- God, unique and Father of all, who is above all, and through all and in all.
I’m open to calm discussion with anyone about their religious beliefs but I don’t judge or ridicule what they say I might or might not agree with it. The one thing I have the biggest question is the commandment about the Sabbath (7th Day Saturday) and the Catholic admission that the Catholics changed Gods Seventh Day to Sunday (1st Day). This makes me VERY WARY of anything Catholic (including Sunday Worship). So why do MOST Protestant Churches worship on the sabbath of the Pope & Catholic Church when Protestant means protesting the Catholic Worship System????
Since the Bible is the only authority for protestants. The answer to why we worship on Sunday comes from the Bible. 1. There is no example in the New Testament, incuding in Acts, that Christians observed the Old Testament Sabbath. 2. Acts 2 says the Christians met to break bread every day. This refers to Mathew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 6, 1st Corinthians 10 and 11. 3. This breaking of bread was not simply a common meal for those are forbidden for the church during worship. The church came together for communion. 4. St. Paul said "if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgement (1st Corinthians 11 : 34). Acts 20 and 1st Corinthians 7 says the church worshipped on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK. 5. The Sabbath also was a shadow things to come that are in CHRIST (Colossians 2: 16 and 17). 6. We are a New Creation in CHRIST because of His death, burial and resurrection. We are not Moses.
@@ucanliv4ever The Ten Commandments are NOT the Mosaic Law, if they are then the Ten Commandments do not apply so we can do whatever we please as long as we obey secular laws. So does that mean we can ignore the Ten Commandments? According to the Catholic Church they Changed the Sabbath not God. Just ask the Church when the Sabbath was changed and who changed it and why!
Bobby stop getting your so called facts wrong if you read the Proclaimers Book of the JWs on page 47 you can see for yourself Russell was convinced by Nelson H Barbour that Christ's invisible presents had begun in 1874 And on page 135 it was the belief that the Gentile times had ended and Armageddon would begin. Nothing was ever taught or believed that Christ's invisible returned was 1914. Not until the 1940s.
Yehovah, or more commonly Jehovah, is a combination of the vowels of the Hebrew word for God, namely “Eloah”, specifically e-o-a, and the four Hebrew consonants of God’s actual name Yod-Hey-Waw-Hey, transliterated into English as Y-H-W-H, artificially combined for the purpose of reminding the reader(s) in the synagogue not to pronounce the name, but say, “Adonai,” instead. Therefore, Jehovah is a composite, a name of fabrication, a concoction, which was never revealed by the God of the Bible, and not until the 17th century did this name exist in the English version of the Bible. The name of Iehovah, which later became Jehovah, was placed in the Bible by the auspices of men in high places within the Roman Catholic Church. This was done in ignorance due to the fact that the Catholic scholars, at the time, did not know of the practice by the Jews to place vowel points from other words, such as Eloah or Elohim onto the Tetragrammaton (four letters of God’s name) to remind the reader not to attempt to pronounce God’s actual name. Yehovah, Iehovah, or Jehovah was propagated since the 13th century (Iehova), and by the 17th century, it transformed into Jehovah. Iehova can be traced back to a 13th century Spanish Dominican monk/scholar, who went by the name Raymundus Martini. He wrote this erroneous name Iehova in his book called “Pugio Fidei” around 1270 AD after he saw in the Hebrew Scriptures the vowel points placed onto the Tetragrammaton (four Hebrew Consonants that are in God’s actual name YHWH), and this despite every Hebrew word was written with consonants only, in other words, no vowels in Hebrew words. The hybrid name Iehovah was propagated by the high-ranking Petrus Galatinus, his Latin name, confessor to Pope Leo X. He used the name Iehovah for the name of God in his book called: “De Arcanis Catholicae Veriatatis,” written in the year of 1518 AD. Again, this erroneous name, “Iehovah,” is from the combining of the Hebrew letters in God’s actual name with the vowels of Eloah, a Hebrew word for God. Again, due to the ignorance of these Catholic scholars of the Jewish practice of adding vowels from other words, for example, Eloah or Elohim, onto the Tetragrammaton, to remind the reader not to say the name of God. This was done by the Jews so that the Gentiles would not know the true name of God. The Jews started this practice in the Middle Ages, or the Dark Ages, in other words in Medieval Times possibly starting the practice circa 1100 AD. Those that support the name Yehovah or Jehovah base their support evidence on that period of time known as the Middle Ages. The vowel points of Adonai added to the Tetragrammaton (YHWH) would produce the hybrid name of “YaHoWaiH, and the vowel points of Elohim would produce Yehovih (see Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Bible Words, #3069, p. 509, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001). Yehovah came from the vowels points of Eloah (meaning God, singular) producing this hybrid name (see Strong’s # 3068, p. 509). Jewish scholars admit to the Practice: “In the Early Middle Ages, when consonantal text of the Bible was supplied with vowel points to facilitate its correct traditional reading, the vowel points for Adonai with one variation - a sheva (short ‘e’ sound) with the first yod [Y] of YHWH instead of the hataf-patah (short ‘a’ sound) under the aleph of Adonai - was used for YHWH, thus producing the form YeHoWaH. When the Christian scholars of Europe first began to study Hebrew they did not understand what this really meant, and they introduced the hybrid name ‘Jehovah’” (Encyclopaedia Judaica, vol. 7, p. 680). These Profanations causing substitutions of God's actual name were done to hide the name of God from the Gentiles, as the Jews were fearful of them profaning the true name of God.
King James version mentions the word Easter at Acts12:4. Easter is a pagan holiday festival that goes back to the ancient Babylonians and ancient Canaanites. The ancient Canaanites worshipped a pagan goddess called Ashtoreth. The ancient Babylonians worshipped a fertility goddess called Ishtar or Beltis. The ancient Greeks adopted the pagan festival and they called it Eoster. The ancient Romans adopted the pagan holiday or festival and they called it Astarte. In the 17th Century the Protestant Churches adopted the pagan holiday or festival and they called it Easter. Easter is a fertility goddess. The Easter Bunny and the Easter Eggs represent fertility gods. The original Greek word for PassOver is Pasch.
Isaiah 9:6 New World Translation (JW bible) For a child has been born to us, A son has been given to us; And the rulership will rest on his shoulder. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, *Mighty God, Eternal Father,* Prince of Peace. How many Mighty Gods, Eternal Fathers do you believe in? What does Immanuel mean?
1 Timothy 3:16 - Beyond all question, *the mystery from which true godliness springs is great:* He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
Hebrews 1:5 For unto which of the messengers [of God] said he at any time, you are my Son, This day I have begotten you [again]? And again, I will be to him a Father, And he shall be to me a Son? 6} And when He [resurrects to] bring the firstborn again into the inhabitable world He said, And let all the messengers of God worship him. 7 And of the messengers [of God] He said, “Who makes His messengers winds, And His ministers flames of fire?: 8 but to the Son He [The Father] said, Your throne, [Ho Theos] “The Almighty God,” is forever and ever; And the Scepter of good works is the Scepter of your kingdom. 9 you have agape loved [legal] works of the law, and hated works against law; Therefore God, your [Father] God, has anointed you [as The Christ] with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
Im from Quebec but i have a authorized version of the king james bible 1611 why it is mention Jehovah in it? Many say that this is the only true bible?
1:20 Wrong! A cult is a high control mechanism that gives misplaced or excessive admiration for a person or thing, just like a God or Jesus. The control mechanism uses the BITE model!
Isaiah 9:6 New World Translation (JW bible) For a child has been born to us, A son has been given to us; And the rulership will rest on his shoulder. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, *Mighty God, Eternal Father,* Prince of Peace. How many Mighty Gods, Eternal Fathers do you believe in? What does Immanuel mean?
It was only for the early church Today we have bibles to read At our leisure Other cults also engage in door to door all with their own Versions of scripture!
I was in the class by Walter? he wrote a book called Kingdom of the cults we had class every thersday at CCCM in the 70s First these days I would respect them for thier Fire and Balls to try to preach to you about God as they understand Him then Just say you belive that Jesus in God that ends it because they dont belive that
Heads exploded all across Christendom when the new world translation,in keeping with Greek grammar,inserted the indefinite article at John1:1c. There were even false claims that it was the only translation to render the verse thus. Jesus is not a God insisted opponents. Well here is my question. If Jesus is not a God how could he be JEHOVAH,whom the bible plainly declares to be a God. Deuteronomy4:24ASV"24For JEHOVAH thy God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.:
The definition of cult is not sufficient i think, or correct even... Almost every religious groups reject the others. There are more accurate definitions to describe a cult this days, but i take back that is incorrect, it sounds incorrect to me but i think was just lacking...
Historical Fact. One of the Primary reasons for interest in JWs was them pointing out flaws in Christendom. Now they got enough history to have flaws themselves. Quit judging one another, the Way is is not about conflict.
Jehovah's Witnesses teach there is no hell but the following proves differently. Jesus Himself Speaks About Hell And How Not To Go There: In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus describes a rich man that lived lavishly and a poor beggar man named Lazarus. It came to pass that Lazarus died and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom. The rich man died, was buried, then went to hell. 23 And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in TORMENT, saw Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, for I am tormented IN THIS FLAME. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received good things, and likewise Lazarus received evil things, but now he is comforted and you are tormented. 26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that they which would pass from hence to you can not, neither can they pass to us, and would come from thence. 27 Then he said, I pray you therefore father, that you would send him to my father’s house. 28 For I have 5 brothers that he may testify unto them, lest also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay father Abraham, but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.” LOCATION OF HELL: Jesus said in Matthew 12:40, ”For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly, so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the HEART OF THE EARTH.” Paul said in Ephesians 4:9, ”Now that he ascended, was it but that he also DESCENDED into the LOWER PARTS OF THE EARTH.” HELL IS A PLACE OF FIRE: Jesus said in Luke 16:24,”….Father Abraham have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue for I am TORMENTED IN THIS FLAME.” Jesus said in Matthew 13:42,”And shall cast them into a FURNACE OF FIRE, there shall be WAILING AND GNASHING OF TEETH.” Jesus said in Matthew 25:41,”Then shall he also say to them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, INTO EVERLASTING FIRE, prepared for the devil and his angels.” Jesus said in Revelation 20:15,”And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE.” HELL IS A PLACE OF TORMENT: Jesus said in Luke 16:23,”And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in TORMENT….” 24 …..for I am TORMENTED in this flame.” Jesus said in Revelation 14:11,”And the smoke of their TORMENT ascended up FOR EVER AND EVER, and they have no rest day or night….” Jesus said in Mark 9:45-46,”And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off, it is better for you to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the FIRE THAT NEVER SHALL BE QUENCHED. 46 Where their WORM DIES NOT, and the fire is not quenched.” Note that it doesn’t say “THE Worm”, it says “THEIR WORM” dies not. Jesus said in Revelation 21:8,”But the fearful and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whore mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE, which is the second death.” Note that Brimstone is Sulfur and burns with a very strong odor of rotten eggs. The scriptures above prove when a person goes to hell they will constantly see hell, constantly smell hell, constantly feel the heat of hell, will constantly breath hell, will constantly hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth of others in hell, will constantly be aware of their own worms, they will have no rest day or night, there is no way out and it will continue for ever and ever, they can’t die because they are already dead. The following is how to not go there and it is a SIMPLE AND EASY thing to do: All of the book of Acts is what Jesus disciples said what we must to be SAVED - meaning not go to hell, which is repentance, water baptism in Jesus NAME, (Not the titles Father, Son, and Holy Ghost) and being baptized with the Holy Ghost. Jesus said in Mark 16:16,"He that believes and is BAPTIZED shall be SAVED, but he that believes not shall be damned." At about that same time He said in Matthew 28:19,"Go therefore and teach all nations BAPTIZING them in the name (SINGULAR name and not name's) OF the Father, and OF the Son, and OF the Holy Ghost." Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are titles and not names. Jesus disciples never used those words when they baptized anyone in water, nor did they use those words in one sentence regarding any other topic. Every time they invoked Jesus NAME at baptism which is Acts 2:38, Acts 8:14-18, Acts 8:38, Acts 9:18, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 16:15, Acts 16:33, Acts 18:7, Acts 18:8, Acts 19:3-5, and Acts 22:16. Jesus said in John 3:3-7,"Verily, verily I say unto you, Except a man BE BORN AGAIN, he can not see the kingdom of God. 5 Verily, verily I say unto you, Except a man be born of water AND of the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 7 Marvel not that I say unto you, YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN." Being born of water is being baptized in water which is for the REMISSION OF SINS - meaning the INITIAL remission of sins and not the confessing of sins later addressed in 1 John 1:9. Being born of the Spirit is being baptized with the Holy Ghost. What being baptized with the Holy Ghost means is addressed in Acts 2:3-4, (Pentecost), Acts 8:17, Acts 9:18, Acts 10:44-48, and Acts 19:3-5 - which is when the Spirit of Christ initially dwells in a person. Nowhere in Scripture does it say it happens any other way than that way. There is not one Scripture that says a person receives the Holy Ghost just because they are a believer. Acts 19:1-5 is a good example. Paul said in Romans 8:9-11,”But you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if so be that the spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, HE IS NONE OF HIS." Numbers 23:19, ”God is not a man that he should lie, neither the son of man, that he should repent, has he said and shall he not do it? And shall he not make it good?” Malachi 3:6,”For I am the Lord, I change not...” Hebrews 13:8,”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” That means there is no reason to think that Jesus will make an exception and save someone that has not been baptized in water in Jesus NAME, and has not been baptized with the Holy Ghost. Some say the thief on the cross next to Jesus was not baptized yet Jesus told him he would be in paradise with him that day. Jesus had not given the COMMANDMENT to be baptized in HIS NAME until after he had risen from the dead and before he ascended into heaven. The thief on the cross could not have been baptized because he did not know about it. if you do what Jesus said above in Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19, and John 3:3-7, you will be making SURE your name is Written In Lamb's Book Of Life. If you are convinced you need to get baptized in water in Jesus Name do a search and type in "United Pentecostal Church International", scroll down to just below the red box, type in your zip code, a screen will show a Church near you that will do that. Jesus said John 10:27, ”My Sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
Tell them your're an apostate & that you're in the Jehovah's Witness Protection Program. 😂 Better than anything in the video...I thought it was supposed to be about how to talk to Jehovah's Witnesses
I FEEL SO SORRY YOU GUYS, EVEN IF Jehovahs witnesses predicted the coming of Jesus, have any of you ever read Habakkuk 2 verse 3 ? It says, " king James version, FOR THE VISION IS YET FOR AN APPOINTED TIME, FOR IT WILL COME THROUGH, EVEN IF IT SHOULD TARRY, OR DELAY, KEEP IN EXPECTATIONS OF IT, FOR IT WILL COME THROUGH. (EVEN IF IT DELAY). Doesn't the scriptures say that every eye shall see the son of man coming in all his glory, and the scriptures also say he shall come like a thief in the night? Does anyone see a thief when he comes in the night? Doesn't the king James version say at Matthew 7 v 22 NOT ALL SAYING LORD, LORD, SHALL BE SAVED, and ROMANS 10 v 13 say ALL WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED???.??
I don't know what your first point is supposed to prove. But where does Matthew 7:22 say anything about the Jehovah's witnesses? Many different cults refer to that passage conveniently thinking that justifies them and condemns mainstream Christianity, which is totally false. If you look at the verse without reading Jehovah's witnesses into the text you will see that what it demonstrates is that these people _know_ the truth, but do not obey it. Disobedient people are found in all denominations.
Wrong, a cult is usually a group of people that follow a specific individual. The Witnesses follow Christ. They also called the "Way"in Pauls day which was the truth, as a sect.
I’m not a JW,,, but having a triune God is just as corrupt! God is not 3 persons! The Word became flesh. J1:14 Which of the three told the other two let’s make man in our image ? Or if God spoke in a trio, who was he talking to?
@larysnw418 amen, the trinity is as fonny as fallen Angels mating with earthly women and producing Giants! And some modern preachers are cashing in on UFO invasions! Satan, Demons, & bad spirits have been here since Adam and Eve! Satan was in the serpent when it deceived Eve! Job1:7 Many will be deceived in the end even the elect! Matt24:24
@larysnw418 for every false doctrine, you can find a verse to support it! But look for a clear verse that states the sons of God are angels and especially fallen angels!
J1:12 ,,, for those who believe in his name (Jesus Christ) they have the right to become children of God! Read Genesis 6:4 they were giants, before, and after Godly men took heathen women!
@larysnw418 The trinity isn't phoney. "The more someone analyzes the trinity, the more ridiculous(and bizarre) it becomes." Actually, it's opposite. It becomes less ridiculous. The more you analyzes the trinity, the more logical it becomes. But, since all what you do is run away when being called out. I can say that you're an Arian troll.
you mean like the trinity the doctrine that was adopted and not an actual biblical teaching and has for the church is crrupt revelation chapter 18 makes it clear the church is dose it not why would you want to read a lie when you know its a lie it is a waste of time to read a lie when you know it is
WOULD YOU SAY THAT MATTHEW 10 verse 11 to 15 apply to your church or JEHOVAH WITNESSES? IF JESUS IS GOD WHY THEN DID HE SAY AT MARK 10 verse 18 , WHY DO YOU CALL ME GOOD, NOBODY GOOD BUT ONE, THAT IS GOD? Does that sound to you like Jesus is God? IF JESUS IS GOD, WHO THEN WAS IT WHO SAID, MY GOD MY GOD WHY HAS THOU FORSAKEN ME AND WHO WAS HE TALKING TO, HIMSELF? IF GOD IS A TRINITY, WHY DID 1 CORINTHIANS 11 verse 3 say ,THE HEAD OF EVERY MAN IS CHRIST, THE HEAD OF THE WOMAN IS THE MAN, AND THE HEAD OF CHRIST IS GOD? IF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A PERSON, WHO IS HE THE HEAD OF? AND WHY DIDN'T JESUS TELL THE PHARASEES HE HAS THREE WITNESSES AT John 8 verse 15 to 17? He told them he had two witnesses, the father is one witness, and he is another. IF JESUS IS GOD, how come he never give God any commands, he only receives commands from God? In Matthew 28 verse 18 God rewarded Jesus for faithfully carrying out the RANSOM SACRIFICE he gave him a name about all other names and gave him all authority in Heaven and on earth, well here is the SIMPLE LOGIC, if someone gives you something, OBVIOUSLY YOU DID NOT HAVE IT BEFORE IT WAS GIVEN TO YOU? IF JESUS IS GOD, WHY DIDN'T HE JUST HAVE ALL POWER AND AUTHORITY ALL THE TIME.? .....Now can you please explain 1 Corinthians 15 verse 27 and 28 to the people you are misleading? Anyone who read Daniel 12 verse 1 and 2 and compare it with John 5 verse 27 and 28 MUST conclude that both accounts are speaking of the same event and the same person MICHAEL IS JESUS. If MICHAEL is not JESUS, how then did he get the book? Revelations 5 verse 1 to 5 says, NO ONE IN HEAVEN OR ON THE EARTH IS WORTHY TO OPEN THE BOOK OR EVEN LOOK ON IT BUT JESUS. SO if MICHAEL is not JESUS, how did he get the book? Don't you know that MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN? MATTHEW 22 verse 14?.....Don't you know that those chosen few are joint heirs with Christ? Do you know what an heir is? Someone waiting to take up ownership or rulership.......Don't you know that REVERLATIONS 14 verse 1 to 5 speak of those 144,000 who are going to Heaven, and verse 6 speak of THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL FOR THOSE WHO DWELL UPON THE EARTH?......... Don't you know that REVERLATIONS 5 verse 9 and 10, tells you what those chosen few who are going to Heaven will do? THEY WILL BE MADE KINGS AND PRIESTS AND THEY SHALL RULE OVER THE EARTH? IF they are going to rule over the earth, isn't it obvious that there have to be people on earth for them to rule over? Matthew 5 verse 5 ? Psalms 37 verse 11, and 29?
You forgot to read this: "Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. *DO NOT MOVE AROUND FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE."* (Luke 10:7) What Jesus prescribed was to work on a town-to-town and villiage-to-villiage basis rather than door to door, _only_ entering someone's house when they were first considered "worthy": "Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave." (Matthew 10:11) This makes _perfect_ sense because anyone who has knocked on doors knows how irritated people can be when you intrude on their personal space _uninvited,_ like some annoying door-to-door salesman. I am totally convinced that it actually does more damage than good. It makes God look desparate, and most often puts the people you unexpectely impose on in a defensive mood. That is why JWs have such a bad reputation. Notice also Paul's concern about preaching in areas that have already been covered: "Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand, *so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you.* For we do not want to boast about work *already done in someone else’s territory."* The Watchtower seems to shows zero concern that the same patches of threshing floor are being beaten over and over again to the degree that people are getting tired of it. Sure, you might be in other places too and I don't doubt that, but even if those cases we have to ask ourselves whether or not it is the gospel of Christ being preached or a distortion of the gospel? I can absolutly prove that WT theology is false if you want. The problem isn't proving it, the problem is that the WT has cleverly drummed into your heads that you should not listen to anyone who disagrees with them. You shun those who question the theology of the organization, and consider the rest of Christianity to be Bablylon. What a convenient way to enforce confirmation bias! *"How do you understand what is written in Acts 5: 42?"* Thanks for asking. There are actually two places in Acts that the WT uses to justify going from door to door, and if we just glance at the text, it does seems as if Paul is doing just that: "You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly *and from house to house."* (Acts 20:20) And "Day after day, in the temple courts and *from house to house,* they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah." (Acts 5:42) So why did Paul disobey Jesus? The answer is that he didn't! In the following verse we see what "houses" Paul was referring to: "Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread *_in their homes_* and ate together with glad and sincere hearts" (Acts 2:46) Who is Paul referring to when he says "they" and "their homes"? He is referring to the people that the apostles were meeting daily in the temple courts. They were being invited into the homes of believers to eat _after_ the gospel had already been preached to them. Surely, if this was referring to a door-knocking activity that the WT forces you to do then they would have been constantly breaking bread and eating! The resulting obesity would be alarming! As previously mentioned, before Christain churches were built, the apostles had to meet and teach in other locations - in temple courts, and in each other's homes. So there is no reason to believe Paul deviated from anything Jesus told his disciples to do.
"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good-except God alone." (Luke 18:19) If we look at this verse in isolation it seems as if Jesus is denying his diety, but if we look at the previous verse and the rest of this passage it tells a completely different story. First, let's look at verse 18: "A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" (Luke 18:18) Basically, what this man is asking Jesus is what "good" works he had to do in order to be saved. Then the question Jesus asks him is obviously rhetorical - in order to get this guy to realize that he needs a saviour. Why do I say "rhetorical"? Because elsewhere Jesus called himself the "good" shepherd. Was Jesus trying to tell his followers that he was good in a general sense? Or was he abosolutely good - good enough to keep God's moral standard? In any case, Jesus then goes through the commandments giving this guy ample opportunity to justify himself. But then comes the cold shower that devastates him. Jesus tells him that in order to be _perfect_ he needs to give up everything he owns and give it to the poor. This even astonishes Jesus disciples who then ask him "who then can be saved?"
What Jesus points out is that for a man to have the ability to keep God's moral standard is _IMPOSSIBLE_ - it is only God who can do this: Jesus replied, "What is impossible with man is possible with God." Jesus said that to honor him was to honor the father. He said that anyyone who has seen him has seen the Father. Scripture says that Jesus is the exact representation of God's being. Saying that Jesus isn't good is saying that the father is not good.
Brazilian Spiritualists or Kardecists have a similar view of God and Jesus as WJ, apart from believing in spirit immortality and reincarnation. Part of WJ's bible was indeed Pastor Johann Gruber's wife's psychographics.
1. I am not one of the Anointed . 2 Elijah performed a resurrection in the Old Testament which means that person didn’t go to Heaven. If the person went to Heaven, there would be no reason to perform a resurrection. 3. Jesus said no man has ascended to Heaven. John 3:13. Where dis all of the prophets go then? They are asleep in death. Ecclesiastics 9:5-10. Jesus said Lazarus has fallen asleep. He then said Lazarus has died. John 11. Jesus performed resurrection. He said Jairus daughter is asleep I will awaken her. None of those people went to Heaven, otherwise Jesus would have said she is doing fine in Heaven. After Jesus died and went back up to Heaven, Peter resurrects Tabitha. Which means she didn’t go to Heaven. Paul then resurrected a boy named Eutycus. Some people go to Heaven, not most are resurrected on the Last day as Martha told Jesus on John 11. False religion says all people go to Heaven. They are waiting for a Rapture. Paul said in Thessalonians that the dead will rise first and meet the Lord in the air. Those people are still dead on their graves. They are STILL asleep.
Hello. I am not a Jehovah witness I am a Christian. The Bible teaches that there is God , his voice (The Word/born as Jesus) And holy spirit his moving power you see all three of them in the first chapter of Genesis. The three are one. This is how Christians Understand the trinity When Jesus was born the book of John says the the word became flesh God birthed a part of himself his voice into his son and placed a part of himself into Mary That’s why Jesus was divine and human but still a part of God. The book of John says the word became flesh. That’s why Jesus said I can only say and do what I see my father do……Jesus was the word the voice of God born as flesh God was still in heaven. The Holy Spirit still existed with God but often would leave God in the old testament to visit the prophets…..and did the same with Jesus but when Jesus was baptized the Holy Spirit came and stayed in Jesus Everything I am telling you is clearly in the Bible you need to read and study it….in the book of revelation it backs up what I’m saying when Jesus returns he has his Name printed on his phone read it it says the WORD.
God also called Ephraim his first born. God also called Israel His firstborn and we know that Israel was not the first country to exist. Also Jacob also called Israel was not the elder Esau was.
Hay Bobby my Bible says you shouldn't lie. When talking about the name of God YHWH you say it was the scribes that inserted the vowel points of Adhonay but not Elohim in between YHWH you are completely WRONG it first appeared in the thirteenth century by a Spanish monk of Dominican order in 1270 he used it in his book puget fidel .so your information is very misleading. Back to this misleading video.
I don't like the way he throws the word '' truth '' around. There is no truth in ANY religion. All religions are rooted in the supernatural for which there is no proof, only faith.
o all of your colleague ex-Witnesses: The Christian Church was founded by Jesus Christ on the day of Pentecost (50 days after His Resurrection) when the Holy Spirit entered the Apostles and gave them the power to speak in tongues (not gibberish but in a way that is understood by all who listened to them). That Church has continued undergoing all kinds of trials and tribulations right through to this day unchanged and untarnished by heresies and erroneous proclamations. Priests who are Jews and now Christians testify to the fact that the Eastern Orthodox Church is the logical and true post-Messianic continuance of the Faith that Christ professed during His incarnated Life on earth. Christ told us that He is the Light, the Way and the Life and that He will be with us always. Does that not give the lie to a church that is 'founded'/'discovered' some eighteen hundred years after His Resurrection? Find the true Church near you and find out more about the Truth. Reply
After 40 years as a Jehovah’s Witness, I had an encounter with Jesus, He set me free in a day. Also I was shown I had been under a spirit of fear. Now I am a born again child of God.
Do you still beleave in paradise on.EARTH.still,,,, ???
@@chrisdurant4627 Not as the JW believe. Jesus said where I am you may also be. A new heaven and earth will combine.
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Praise God!!
My transformation was similar! Almost 40 years and 6th generation born in
I enjoy these types of topics being a former J-Dub. But, I must offer some criticism. First, it's not 'Jehovah Witness' it's 'Jehovahs Witnesses'. Second, we were trained to absolutely shut down as soon as you referred to us as a cult. That will end the the conversation and you'll get nowhere. Third, if one comes to your door to spread their beliefs, you WILL NOT get anywhere arguing scripture or traditional Christian beliefs. If they feel they've been bested through history or theology, again they'll shut down. You'll be placed on a do not call list and they won't come back. The only Jehovahs Witnesses you'll get a point across to are those who already have question and one foot out the door. The pioneers and door knockers are not your target audience.
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Jehovahs witnesses!???
I tell them in a friendly way that I have been an Atheist and will remain so until my End and there is nothing to budge me, that puts me usually on their ' Do not Call again' list, and out of the Door they go, this works with JW, Scientologists and all others.
I am a JW. I used to be a born again Christian. Now I know everything about Chiristianity and all of the so called false Christian religions. I will stand there the whole day and show the entire Bible. Jesus has a god. Ephesians 1:17, 2 Corinthians 1:3 and 1 Peter 1:3. What is the name of the Holy Spirit?
What makes a jehovahs witness organization a cult is that, they Baptise you into a organization, not in the name of the father and son and holy spirit, and they force you through, disfellowship and fear guilt, and obligations, to follow there commands, which they call policies, as doctrines, and cherry pick and twist scriptures to do that, add to and take out words in the Bible, to fit there policies and doctrines, I know because I'm a exjw, who's been in mentality, and now is out mentality. By examining the scriptures carefully like the boereans, as well as researching the organization.
If any of the things you said was true, how come you gave no examples of what you are saying?
However, Jehovah witnesses are fully aware of what Jesus said at John 6 v 44, SO there is no need to even bother with you.
@@archieliburd3794 to make a long story short, so to speak, do you personally need Bible scriptures, as a example, let me know and I will reply, if you keep a open mind, and not in the mind of the organization or governing body, And I know because I was in the organization most of my childhood life and part of my adult life,
You lost me at your poor definition of a cult. Read Stephen Hasan’s book on the subject . It’s not about specific ideology, but control. Yes, JWs are a cult, but not by your definition.
As an eXJW myself I 100% agree with this comment
I feel the same. Thank you so much for mentioning this. By his definition any non-Christian is in a cult and that's just not true.
I agree and thought it was very cultish thing to say.
The book of acts,,, says this sect is spoken anout every were I go,,, true too,, we are, a.,""cult,,""'exodus, cha,9,v 16, jehovah is the true,God, , , , os even a sect,,
@@rigatonijacobs what made you fall away,,, only its a real.struggle,
My house gets blacklisted every few years because my Dad speaks the gospel to them. I remembered the last interaction was something like "do you want heaven on earth?" And my dad responded "didn't Jesus say this earth shall pass away and there will be a new heaven and a new earth?"
They can't have the JW Borg hearing the real Gospel.
Our house was avoided several years. They know some of their people might listen to the TRUTH
@@Over-for-now - Yeah, our house was blacklisted when my husband and I answered the door together. They couldn't get away fast enough.
Florida, no Jesus didn't say that. Ecclesiastes 1:4 says " the earth remains forever "
@ucanliv4ever I was mistaken, Revelation 21 has John writing "1 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”[a] for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea."
Followed by
"5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." 6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life."
Which honestly is more to Jesus's style of showing actions rather than saying what he's going to do. And not to be mean, but Jesus didn't say or write that in Ecclesiastes (outside of inspired by God aspect). The author of Ecclesiastes isn't fully named (probably a very old Solomon), but it was a child of David at that current moment in time, not in the long-term lineage aspect. Especially prevalent given the amount of the info is a reflection on the current situation and not typically pointing to the future like most Old Testament verses about Jesus. But it is actually nice to be reminded of that chapter given my own personal problems have me needing guidance and feeling Qohelet's struggles. I don't mind talking, like I said, my family likes to inform people of the Bible and be blacklisted than be mean like most.
THE MOST important issue is: The FINISHED work of the Lord Jesus Christ. ALL cults deny THAT truth.
The Bible debunks itself. Free yourself of that pack of lies!
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Great point! “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
@@mikewayne6608 YES --- excellent scripture
@@Over-for-now Amen!🙏🙏🙏
Simple, unchanging truth.......the name that is above all names, the Lord Jesus Christ ! Thank you for posting
1:20 that is not the definition of a cult. This guy is just making up stuff. A cult can have nothing to do with Christianity. It is a system of worship.
The Bible is the touchstone.
It’s funny, he assumes that the conclusions that the Catholic Church came to are the true Christian beliefs. This is the problem with bias
If by Catholic Church you mean in the way it was before Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire, where Katholikos meant Universal in greek, and so the Catholic Church or the Universal Church was all the christians churches all around the countries Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Europe, etc. If so when they all agreed that Arianism was a heresy is true is because it is what makes more sense from the scriptures and from what early christians believed. The fact that JW need to translate the bible in their own way to proof their theology is enough evidence that their are wrong, this is the principe Occam’s razor into logical thinking.
And by corrupting the scripting I meant the fact that they understand the Father calling Jesus his first born is a proof that Jesus was the first thing he created, even though God calls David the first born too, besides him not being not even the first king of Israel (Saloman came first), imagine the first son of his father (he was the youngest of 8), being the first born is a title of authority, is not about being actually the first one created.
And to proof their idea of first born they have to add 4 times the word « others» in the book of Hebrews to say that through Jesus all « other » things were created, since they thought Jesus was created too.
So this is why the Catholic Church and all other Churches that disagree with this heresy are right and JW are wrong. But fear not, I’m pretty sure Jesus Christ still save people who accepts him and puts his faith in him to wash his sin.
Jesus had left us in body but he had come back to be with us in spirit, therefore, Jesus has never left us.
@@sulongenjop7436 JESUS did leave us.
John 14 : 16
JESUS said he will send "another helper".
John 14 : 26
"But the helper, the HOLY SPIRIT whom the FATHER will send to you..."
John 14 : 28
JESUS has returned to his FATHER.
Revelation 1 : 7
Everyone will see JESUS when He comes back.
@@Episcopalianacolyte Look like the Holy Spirit isn't God!😀
As an ex jw who knows he was in a cult.... this is an extremely cultist conversation. At 3:40 mark and I'm already completely turned off by the ignorance.
perhaps you could make your own video and shed some light on what you think should have been said. I would be interested to see it.
Yep!
I had two guys come to my door just the other day. As one who does read and study the Bible I asked them a simple question....how do I go to Heaven? I've got 10 minutes to live...tell me how to be saved? They look at me with blank stares. Then they wanted to talk to me about how their bible is the only correct bible. They were both very nice people and I was polite too...but we agreed to disagree.
How is their bible the correct one ,none are correct all have contents that has been deluded, deleted and twisted .But their bible is really deluded
@larysnw418 Did you count your comment as time ? Damn I'm so glad I no longer believe in your doctrines,it's sad people have been waiting since 1914 ,then 1925then 1975 to be able to live forever in paradise earth ,like the earth won't be overpopulated with trillions of people . Y'all have no logical thinking at all . Maybe old freemason Russell and drunk a$$ Rutherford can show people the way after of course they all change skin color being Russell said black skin was a curse
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In order for a person to be saved they must agree to take a Bible study from one of Jehovah Witnesses. He or she will have to teach this person what the Bible says, they will have to make the decision, if they agree to what they are taught, if they don't, there will be know reason to continue having the weekly lessons. People would have to agree, that Jehovah Witnesses women, that are in good standing are not getting kids unless they have a husband, the young black teens are not going around killing other teens for fun or sports nor are their men doing it.
I had two of them come to my door and I told them to listen to Alan Watts lecture - What is Reality? And they said they would.
Thank you Michael fir your beautiful prayer for me , my children and all who really are for the TRUTH, GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS🙏🕊
Jesus Loves You. Trust Him that its done, and His Word fully and His Leadership in Yer Life.
Hello! I was just wondering what literature did he send to the JW that she told him later on she came to Christ and celebrated her first communion?
That definition of a cult is sooooo wrong.
What about Scientology or NXIVM
So
Many no christian cults
Also you are all arguing over who’s shade of black is more black then another.
No one knows that Day...but the Father ONLY...
Yes, and Revelation 1: 1 " A revelation by Jesus Christ which God gave him....."
1 Corinthians 8:5, 6 New King James Version
For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords,
there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live.
Praise be, to the God and Father of our lord Jesus Christ.
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Listennn I was approached by 2 young women today. Never again will I not have the words to give them.
Can you do a video on Hebrew Roots or Black Israelites ? Thank you.
That was really informative. I accepted Christ as my Savior in 1971. I am so thankful for the hope I have in Christ.
“He who knew no sin became sin for us so that we can become the righteousness of God”.
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.
I don’t try to talk to Jehovahs Witness because I know they are ruthless in the handling of Scripture. I also know how hard they are to reach. I also know the price tag if they talked to you. What I do is quote acts 16:31. “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved”. I told them that my salvation is secure. Why would I want to trade for what they have to offer. Then I wish them a good day and say goodbye. Chuck Swindoll talked about not trying to talk to someone in a cult unless you have the training to do so. I think that is good advice. Me being polite, quoting Acts 16;31 and telling them what more could I possibly need than this and then politely saying goodbye without letting them answer is my way doing that. If you have to let them answer I would do as Chuck Swindoll suggested and politely not answer at all
About the "Cross', I have a very old King James Bible and in it, it says "Stake" instead of Cross, . Also in this KJ Bible, it says that hell is the grave, not a lake of fire, but "the grave". I'm not a witness or anything, just thought I'd share that.
dee dee it was a stake Greek stauros you are right you are also right with the understanding of the word Hell Greek Hades because in the Book of Revelation 20:13-15 Hell the grave is destroyed in the lake of fire which is the second Death.
The word Hell actually replaces 5 (I think - just going from my bad memory) words in the Bible. Hades (Greek / NT) was one of them yes but the Hebrew (OT) term Sheol (grave or pit) is what you are mentioning.
There is a difference between ,hell and the Lake of fire 🔥 or the ever lasting fire 🔥 reserved for the wicked , Jesus mentioned the ever lasting fire 🔥.
christianity got the inspiration for the hell fire brimstone stories from dante's inferno, a divine comedy😒
The NKJV is the only version recomended by Greeks for English speakers. It says cross.
The JW's want us to choose the 8 men, who have never studied Greek, instead of the Greeks who say JESUS was cruxified on a cross. Incidentaly, the Greek church has analyzed the NWT and call it a horrible translation of thier language.
The New Testament and Gospels were written in Greek.
To the people in this video: actually, your doctrine is not part of the core beliefs of Christianity, but rather a subset or sect of Christianity that believes in a triune god. It makes you sound, from your video, that you are part of a cult ....
The Trinity comes from the Bible. As to it being some "subset" tell me who did not believe in the Trinity for 2,000 years.
Mathew 16 : 18
The church cannot die.
Luke 1 : 33.
"...of his kingdom, there will be no end."
John 14 : through 26
Bur the Helper, Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in MY name,
will teach you all things and remind you of everything that I said."
John 14 : 16
"The helper will abide with you FOREVER."
Who were the "Christians" who did not believe in the Trinity for the last 2,000 years.
Before saying that they were hidden, read mathew 5 : 13 through 20.
A subset is something that is part of a group. Since all Christians believe in the Trinity, there is no subset.
The last time I had a JW knock, I opened the door and here stands the cutest little girl I’ve ever seen. About 7. There was another girl with her about 12 and of course adults standing back on the sidewalk. This little girl said “hi! My name is Lucy what’s your name?” I had no idea how to handle that. I was as nice as possible and listened to Lucy and then they left. I had nothing for that Situation.
Key phrase: the last time. JWs ain’t an issue with Covid-19, not even remotely.
They're using the children for their bible perversion. That's all kinds of sin.
Jesus said if. We, do mot bece like little chidren,, we will not enter the kingdom,,, as.adults,,, wevvvv, got a long way to go,,,,,,, we have aswell, help me JEHOVAH,,,
@@elijah_godslayer9904 now thats unkind,, well yes, be just,
Poor kids ...I was one of them 😪
Love what God has you doing for His Kingdom I got out in 2019 with just the Bible and the Holy Spirit no one told me the gospel and when I got saved I didn't know what had happened so I started watching UA-cam videos called and apologist and we ended up getting married LOL now we have our own Ministry in Christ 🤍🙏 6th generation born in God can do anything it was a miracle I got saved!
Amen An Congratulations On Your Marriage .An Yes God Can Do Anything
I have mormons in my neighborhood. I just wanna know why they need the book of mormon when the holy bible should be enough.
They believe their book is more correct than the Bible, to teach people about Jesus Christ, there is no greater book than the Bible, they are not the only ones who have said the Bible have mistakes in it, and if you listen to that stuff a person may start to accept what the say as the truth and it couldn't be, but they have a right to believe like many others according to their heart.
Let me say this about John1:1. When the Godspel was written, our alphabet (Greek alphabet, I am Greek writing this from Greece) did NOT have lower case letters. Check any ancient Greek inscription or manuscript and you will see that all Greek letters are in capitals. Same goes from Latin. Lower case letters were used at about the 8th century AD (Caroligian miniscule). So John could NOT have written "god" but "GOD".
@ScottJackson420 Goodmorning Scott. Jesus is not an angel, he is God and not "a god" as JWs wrongly claim. Look at Rev. 22,13 and 22,16. And also Hebrews 1, 1-5. Enjoy your weekend, regards from Athens, Greece.
@ScottJackson420 According to the WT an "angel" is speaking. In the original Greek Bible is very clear that Jesus is speaking. the A and the Omega (ἐγὼ τὸ Α καὶ τὸ Ω, ὁ πρῶτος καὶ ὁ ἔσχατος, ἀρχὴ καὶ τέλος)
@ScottJackson420 Νο dear Scott. The angel is an angel and Jesus is Jesus. It is very clear to see. It is hard for me to explain in English because I don't know the KJB . Anyway the answer is very clear of who is speaking at 22:7. "I am coming quickly". Who is coming quiclly? Jesus !22:20 "Come Jesus". Jesus is present at this time (22:1,3).
@ScottJackson420 Let me add one more thing: If you read 22:8 the angel is "showing" to John, but the one who speaks is Jesus. John would never see an angel and say "that is Jesus".
@ScottJackson420 This is what I have been doing all afternoon, apparently we understand this verses differently. In tte passaages you say it is Jesus talking saying that He sent his angel, right? But in 6 says that Jehova sent His angel. This whole chapter is clear that the Angel is showing to John but Jesus does the talking.
1Peter3:18 For Jesus Christ died for the sins for the righteous and unrighteous. He was put to death in the flesh but he was raised to life in the spirit.
Jesus christ sent churches including exjws apostate to preach about the Jehovah's witnesses????????
Are you not underestimating people's intelligence? Why should you be the person to 'tell people, what to say to the JW's e.t.c" I had them call on me and said "Thank you for coming to my home on this cold morning! " and I thanked them for making the effort to call on me! I have never in 36 years of living in this road ever had a catholic or protestant bother to call at my home to preach to me! So JW's 'bring it on'. I am an adult and have enough common sense to know what to say to callers at my home, thank you!
Not JW but applaud those that. honor their beliefs.Few Christians witness to unbelievers and if honest one can't tell the difference between them non-Christians. Is it possible that being true to their beliefs the cause for the negativity?Will they be better off not witnessing and living as if they don't believe like the rest?
@@barbararichardson2747 My study of religion leads me to realise that any group that have resisted &opposed the 'orthodox' churches from the 3rd century onwards have been persicuted. For example the 'Waldenses who were slaughtered in the thousands by the pope sanctioned armies of the vatican ( see 'Merindol massecre in the 16th century ) Many minority groups have been similarly treated as well as the JW's during world war 1 & 2 because they refuse to kill their fellow men they were imprisoned. The blood issue which has diminished rather since the heamophiliac commmunity are sueing governiments in the UK & France over tens of thousands of deaths due to contaminated blood transfusions . I am not a JW but know many very sincere families of JW's who seem to me live much closer to the early Chruistians then the apathetic churchgoers in my community! I will defend any minority group who are marginalised by the 'mainstream' religions who I feel are far removed from the original teachings of the gospels!
Iam reading a book I found in our community book box.
It is KEEP YOURSELF IN GOD'S LOVE and yes, I know WHO wrote it. But I use a NKJV Bible and there IS some good Biblical references that can apply to people of any religion.
I think that's why my aunts were never able to convert me; I would NEVER use their bible, the NWT. They'll tell ya, "oh it doesn't matter which Bible translation you use BUT WE recommend the NWT".
So I'd say, "then I can use any Bible I want". And their bible IS different. Recently they even removed verses, almost complete chapters out of John. There ain't no way I'm reading that book!
3:43-3:50 You are wrong about your definition of a cult. A cult is not someone who believes differently from your beliefs or doctrine, that person would be a heretic. From what I understand a cult is would be a religion that has twisted teachings. Or as one definition says “sinister”.
20:00-20:21 you point out about John 1:6 “ Άνθρωπος απεσταλμένος πάρω θεού” you claim there is no definite article, but you’re not getting the point that the word God is not θεός but θεού. From what I understand, Jesus is not referred to as θεού.
That is not the definition of a cult... at all. Jesus had a small cult. Just 12 main members.
*ONLY JWs can study the Bible* and come to the conclusion that their top 8 elders (Kenneth Cook, Samuel F. Herd, Geoffrey Jackson, Mark Stephen Lett, Gerrit Losch, Anthony Morris III, Mark Sanderson, David H. Splane) are the "faithful & wise slave" that Jesus mentioned in the 2,000+ year old Bible. That this "entity", someone from the Bible lives here today in 2022 in modern day Warwick, New York at JWs headquarters and that they (average JWs) "need to obey" them. JWs believe this. LOL Yes, JWs are a cult!
"We *need to obey* the faithful and discreet slave to have Jehovah’s approval." Watchtower 2011 Jul 15 page24 Simplified English Edition
"At that time, the lifesaving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. *All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not."* - Watchtower 2013 Nov 15 p.20
The only thing missing now is the koolaid!
Actually, JWs didn't study the Bible and decide that their top elders are who Jesus mentioned in Matthew. Their top elders told average JWs that "they" were Jesus' faithful & wise slave. Average JWs just accepted what these 8 men said. Accepted, never voted on, never discussed, never questioned, just accepted. Yes, JWs are a cult!
JW on doorstep: We've come to talk to you about Jesus Christ.
Me: Oh good. What would you like to know?
The are supposed to put you on a no call list if you tell they to. I don’t guarantee they will but please give it a try. Tell them “I want you to put my house and name on your no call list.” If they ask why you could say I am extremely not interested.
Seriously, it's crazy.
Hello, is Assemblies of God cult? Ty, blessings.
From what I saw, they seem to just be a branch of Pentecostals. I would be cautious of any group who tries to come up with "fundamental truths" instead of using the Apostles/Lord's Creed. Or if you are part of the church, keep any eye out if they are actively going against scripture. Stay vigilant
Bobby you and millions of so called Christians not only belive in the lies that you follow one of them being the 25th of December, can you please show me where in the Bible this practice is found,and most of all where it originated. I look forward to your Scriptural reply.
The celebration of Dec 25th is not a lie, it's never been promoted as an exact time of Christ's birth. It was day taken from pagans, no one remembers what was originally celebrated on that day, so a win win, but to say Christians believe in a lie(S) is a vague comment.
@@alfonsoreynosa8143 First off all the early followers of Christ did NOT celebrate Christ's birth let alone there own Birthdays "something that only pagan do" .Second the date 25th was already observed by the Romans when they celebrated the Birthday of the sun god sol invictus. It was in the 4th century that the Date was used for the birth of christ even though know one knows his exact date and there is know where in Scripture that asks his true followers to do, and it was NOT in the winter time because the shepherd were still outdoors. Third Christ asked his true followers to Observed his Death because he Died for mankind this is being done each year by his True followers.
@@leeBoB4257 the Bible also never said you can sleep with a child. So is this also ok to do?
If you study the jewish holidays & feasts, December is the inception and end of September is the birth. There's several books about this.
In the congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses they practice rejecting the blood and body of Christ in the Lord's Supper!
"STOP, LOOK, LISTEN: Luke 8:17 "For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, nor is there anything carefully hidden that will never become known and never come to light." it is part of the new covenant that Jesus made with his disciples to eat the bread that represents his body and drink the wine that represents his blood, how will you have eternal life? (Luke 22:19,20). doctrine of men or the word of GOD?" observe (John ch 3:16,17) 16-“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever exercises faith in him may not be destroyed but have eternal life. 17-For God did not send his Son into the world that he might judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him." observe (John ch 6:53-57) 53- So Jesus said to them, "I say- to you with all certainty: Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in yourselves. 54 - He that feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I do. I will rise again at the last day, 55- for my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56- Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood remains in union with me, and I in union with him. Just as the Father who lives sent me and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on me will live because of me. the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me". notice what Jesus said: Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because they close the kingdom of heaven to men; for you yourselves do not enter, nor do you let in those who are on their way to enter." look at the Conclusion of Jesus (John ch 10: 09,10) 9- I am the door; whoever enters by me will be saved, and will enter and he shall go out, and find pasture.” 10- A thief comes only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.
the only problem for Jehovah's Witnesses is not to take as an example what Jesus instituted in their memory, which was to eat and drink the emblems in the Lord's Supper! for it is one baptism and one hope of eternal life. Ephesians 4: 4-6 note 4- There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called in a hope to which you were called; 5- one Lord, one faith and one baptism; 6- God, unique and Father of all, who is above all, and through all and in all.
Jesus christ sent churches including exjws apostate to preach about the Jehovah's witnesses?????????
@@eduardomarcelino1980 Jesus christ sent churches including exjws apostate to preach about the Jehovah's witnesses?????????
They take it only when anointed and free of sin
Question for Bobby are the so called Christian denominations of the world polluted or not, and if not which ones and why not.
Yes and no that all depends if they hold up to core beliefs of the faith
Lots of religious beliefs ha
They can't all be true
But they can all be wrong,
Awaiting for God to show up.
Which God will it be
I think they mean well. I don't see any other religions doing this. Jesus did the same thing. I won't judge any of them.
But God will judge them unless they repent and believe in Christ alone for their salvation.
I’m open to calm discussion with anyone about their religious beliefs but I don’t judge or ridicule what they say I might or might not agree with it. The one thing I have the biggest question is the commandment about the Sabbath (7th Day Saturday) and the Catholic admission that the Catholics changed Gods Seventh Day to Sunday (1st Day). This makes me VERY WARY of anything Catholic (including Sunday Worship). So why do MOST Protestant Churches worship on the sabbath of the Pope & Catholic Church when Protestant means protesting the Catholic Worship System????
Since the Bible is the only authority for protestants. The answer to why we worship on Sunday comes from the Bible.
1. There is no example in the New Testament, incuding in Acts, that Christians observed the Old Testament Sabbath.
2. Acts 2 says the Christians met to break bread every day.
This refers to Mathew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 6, 1st Corinthians 10 and 11.
3. This breaking of bread was not simply a common meal for those are forbidden for the church during worship. The church came together for communion.
4. St. Paul said "if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgement (1st Corinthians 11 : 34).
Acts 20 and 1st Corinthians 7 says the church worshipped on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.
5. The Sabbath also was a shadow things to come that are in CHRIST (Colossians 2: 16 and 17).
6. We are a New Creation in CHRIST because of His death, burial and resurrection. We are not Moses.
Cd mcyntire, we are no longer under the curse of the mosaic law. The law was abolished. Ephesians 2:15
@@ucanliv4ever The Ten Commandments are NOT the Mosaic Law, if they are then the Ten Commandments do not apply so we can do whatever we please as long as we obey secular laws. So does that mean we can ignore the Ten Commandments? According to the Catholic Church they Changed the Sabbath not God. Just ask the Church when the Sabbath was changed and who changed it and why!
@@cdmcintyre1854 have you read Ephesians 2? What does it say?
Bobby stop getting your so called facts wrong if you read the Proclaimers Book of the JWs on page 47 you can see for yourself Russell was convinced by Nelson H Barbour that Christ's invisible presents had begun in 1874 And on page 135 it was the belief that the Gentile times had ended and Armageddon would begin. Nothing was ever taught or believed that Christ's invisible returned was 1914. Not until the 1940s.
Yehovah, or more commonly Jehovah, is a combination of the vowels of the Hebrew word for God, namely “Eloah”, specifically e-o-a, and the four Hebrew consonants of God’s actual name Yod-Hey-Waw-Hey, transliterated into English as Y-H-W-H, artificially combined for the purpose of reminding the reader(s) in the synagogue not to pronounce the name, but say, “Adonai,” instead. Therefore, Jehovah is a composite, a name of fabrication, a concoction, which was never revealed by the God of the Bible, and not until the 17th century did this name exist in the English version of the Bible. The name of Iehovah, which later became Jehovah, was placed in the Bible by the auspices of men in high places within the Roman Catholic Church. This was done in ignorance due to the fact that the Catholic scholars, at the time, did not know of the practice by the Jews to place vowel points from other words, such as Eloah or Elohim onto the Tetragrammaton (four letters of God’s name) to remind the reader not to attempt to pronounce God’s actual name. Yehovah, Iehovah, or Jehovah was propagated since the 13th century (Iehova), and by the 17th century, it transformed into Jehovah.
Iehova can be traced back to a 13th century Spanish Dominican monk/scholar, who went by the name Raymundus Martini. He wrote this erroneous name Iehova in his book called “Pugio Fidei” around 1270 AD after he saw in the Hebrew Scriptures the vowel points placed onto the Tetragrammaton (four Hebrew Consonants that are in God’s actual name YHWH), and this despite every Hebrew word was written with consonants only, in other words, no vowels in Hebrew words.
The hybrid name Iehovah was propagated by the high-ranking Petrus Galatinus, his Latin name, confessor to Pope Leo X. He used the name Iehovah for the name of God in his book called: “De Arcanis Catholicae Veriatatis,” written in the year of 1518 AD. Again, this erroneous name, “Iehovah,” is from the combining of the Hebrew letters in God’s actual name with the vowels of Eloah, a Hebrew word for God. Again, due to the ignorance of these Catholic scholars of the Jewish practice of adding vowels from other words, for example, Eloah or Elohim, onto the Tetragrammaton, to remind the reader not to say the name of God. This was done by the Jews so that the Gentiles would not know the true name of God.
The Jews started this practice in the Middle Ages, or the Dark Ages, in other words in Medieval Times possibly starting the practice circa 1100 AD. Those that support the name Yehovah or Jehovah base their support evidence on that period of time known as the Middle Ages. The vowel points of Adonai added to the Tetragrammaton (YHWH) would produce the hybrid name of “YaHoWaiH, and the vowel points of Elohim would produce Yehovih (see Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Bible Words, #3069, p. 509, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001). Yehovah came from the vowels points of Eloah (meaning God, singular) producing this hybrid name (see Strong’s # 3068, p. 509). Jewish scholars admit to the Practice: “In the Early Middle Ages, when consonantal text of the Bible was supplied with vowel points to facilitate its correct traditional reading, the vowel points for Adonai with one variation - a sheva (short ‘e’ sound) with the first yod [Y] of YHWH instead of the hataf-patah (short ‘a’ sound) under the aleph of Adonai - was used for YHWH, thus producing the form YeHoWaH. When the Christian scholars of Europe first began to study Hebrew they did not understand what this really meant, and they introduced the hybrid name ‘Jehovah’” (Encyclopaedia Judaica, vol. 7, p. 680). These Profanations causing substitutions of God's actual name were done to hide the name of God from the Gentiles, as the Jews were fearful of them profaning the true name of God.
Bobby Conway from pastors perspective 👍
The profetts..were all sent from God
King James version mentions the word Easter at Acts12:4. Easter is a pagan holiday festival that goes back to the ancient Babylonians and ancient Canaanites. The ancient Canaanites worshipped a pagan goddess called Ashtoreth. The ancient Babylonians worshipped a fertility goddess called Ishtar or Beltis. The ancient Greeks adopted the pagan festival and they called it Eoster. The ancient Romans adopted the pagan holiday or festival and they called it Astarte. In the 17th Century the Protestant Churches adopted the pagan holiday or festival and they called it Easter. Easter is a fertility goddess. The Easter Bunny and the Easter Eggs represent fertility gods. The original Greek word for PassOver is Pasch.
Correct , Google will tell you that.Same with Christmas pagan roots ,but people don't want to know .Btw not a JW in any way shape or form
Why would God sit an angel beside himself, bringing angel up , God down, what was the truth b4 1945, when jw was started
Isaiah 9:6 New World Translation (JW bible)
For a child has been born to us, A son has been given to us; And the rulership will rest on his shoulder. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, *Mighty God, Eternal Father,* Prince of Peace.
How many Mighty Gods, Eternal Fathers do you believe in? What does Immanuel mean?
1 Timothy 3:16 - Beyond all question, *the mystery from which true godliness springs is great:* He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
When all the god's return u will know it like...he said..I will be seen from one end of the world to the other...an help them..instead of scorned...
Wow, Jehovah Witnesses can't even read other literature? Speak about controlling! 😅
True. But some DO. Guess THATS WHY IM HERE. HA HA
@@joehinojosa24 lol
They can't attend any other religion's services, such as a Catholic or Mormon church service, either. Controlling, right?
@@R.Oates7902 Yeah. I think Catholics used to have a list of " forbidden books" they could NOT read but that's not too popular anymore seems medieval.
That's another lie we can and do read what ever we want .
Funny the #1 worst thing most people dislike re: JWs is them banging on your door. Yet since COVID, there ain’t no more bangs, so what’s up?
Jesus christ sent churches including exjws apostate to preach about the Jehovah's witnesses?????
There was a pause for Covid. They're back.
@@nngelalol peepee is offended. What happened poo?
@@zigzagzaag you happened to be born into this world and thats what made me offended you fucking bitch LMFNAIOEDKJNHUFIJKWESDFHUK
@@nngelalol they use to bang on my door till I showed them Isa. 6:1 in Jn. 12:40,41.
Jesus says in Rev..3-28..first created Angel
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Unless they were sent from Baal..
Like Jesus said...my Father loved me before...the foundation of the world...book of John..like all the other morning Stars..
The word was god an the word...was with God
I thought that thumbnail said "When Jews Come Knocking". Oh boy!
And the word was with God...
But like it says he will be Riding..on the right hand of the omnipotent..
Hebrews 1:5 For unto which of the messengers [of God] said he at any time, you are my Son, This day I have begotten you [again]? And again, I will be to him a Father, And he shall be to me a Son?
6} And when He [resurrects to] bring the firstborn again into the inhabitable world He said, And let all the messengers of God worship him.
7 And of the messengers [of God] He said, “Who makes His messengers winds, And His ministers flames of fire?:
8 but to the Son He [The Father] said, Your throne, [Ho Theos] “The Almighty God,” is forever and ever; And the Scepter of good works is the Scepter of your kingdom. 9 you have agape loved [legal] works of the law, and hated works against law; Therefore God, your [Father] God, has anointed you [as The Christ] with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
It says the harolet nations will be anilated
Im from Quebec but i have a authorized version of the king james bible 1611 why it is mention Jehovah in it? Many say that this is the only true bible?
@larysnw418 First, Yahweh is God's name. Second, you're not allowed to be here, as your elders would be upset over you.
Prayers, fast and deliverance and eating health does heelling very well.
They think if u have no Seal..u would be.. disappated...a third of the Earth... Rev..
1:20 Wrong! A cult is a high control mechanism that gives misplaced or excessive admiration for a person or thing, just like a God or Jesus. The control mechanism uses the BITE model!
Why do you use a Hebrew definite article assigned to a Greek word “Logos” John 1:1? This undermines your point which does matter.
Isaiah 9:6 New World Translation (JW bible)
For a child has been born to us, A son has been given to us; And the rulership will rest on his shoulder. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, *Mighty God, Eternal Father,* Prince of Peace.
How many Mighty Gods, Eternal Fathers do you believe in? What does Immanuel mean?
They r..not a cult...or the Mormons
Awesome topic
Exodus..6-3...the God of Abraham...
It was only for the early church
Today we have bibles to read
At our leisure
Other cults also engage in door to door
all with their own
Versions of scripture!
The Father Loves us, therefore he sent us his Only Begotten Son. Jesus
I was in the class by Walter? he wrote a book called Kingdom of the cults we had class every thersday at CCCM in the 70s First these days I would respect them for thier Fire and Balls to try to preach to you about God as they understand Him then Just say you belive that Jesus in God that ends it because they dont belive that
I'd love to know what literature buddy left that woman mentioned at the end. :)
Seals...Rev .
Quote king of the god's.. Psalms.. Kjv
Heads exploded all across Christendom when the new world translation,in keeping with Greek grammar,inserted the indefinite article at John1:1c. There were even false claims that it was the only translation to render the verse thus. Jesus is not a God insisted opponents. Well here is my question. If Jesus is not a God how could he be JEHOVAH,whom the bible plainly declares to be a God.
Deuteronomy4:24ASV"24For JEHOVAH thy God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.:
U just need to help them..with the king James version..the true Bible...
The Mormons...have the Urim an the Thumin..
The definition of cult is not sufficient i think, or correct even... Almost every religious groups reject the others. There are more accurate definitions to describe a cult this days, but i take back that is incorrect, it sounds incorrect to me but i think was just lacking...
Accept Jesus plz I beg b u
Conway, what a surname for an apologetic
What ever happened to the warnings about Judge Not..?
Historical Fact. One of the Primary reasons for interest in JWs was them pointing out flaws in Christendom. Now they got enough history to have flaws themselves. Quit judging one another, the Way is is not about conflict.
Jehovah's Witnesses teach there is no hell but the following proves differently.
Jesus Himself Speaks About Hell And How Not To Go There:
In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus describes a rich man that lived lavishly and a poor beggar man named Lazarus. It came to pass that Lazarus died and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom. The rich man died, was buried, then went to hell. 23 And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in TORMENT, saw Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, for I am tormented IN THIS FLAME. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received good things, and likewise Lazarus received evil things, but now he is comforted and you are tormented. 26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that they which would pass from hence to you can not, neither can they pass to us, and would come from thence. 27 Then he said, I pray you therefore father, that you would send him to my father’s house. 28 For I have 5 brothers that he may testify unto them, lest also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay father Abraham, but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.”
LOCATION OF HELL: Jesus said in Matthew 12:40, ”For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly, so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the HEART OF THE EARTH.” Paul said in Ephesians 4:9, ”Now that he ascended, was it but that he also DESCENDED into the LOWER PARTS OF THE EARTH.”
HELL IS A PLACE OF FIRE: Jesus said in Luke 16:24,”….Father Abraham have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue for I am TORMENTED IN THIS FLAME.”
Jesus said in Matthew 13:42,”And shall cast them into a FURNACE OF FIRE, there shall be WAILING AND GNASHING OF TEETH.” Jesus said in Matthew 25:41,”Then shall he also say to them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, INTO EVERLASTING FIRE, prepared for the devil and his angels.”
Jesus said in Revelation 20:15,”And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE.”
HELL IS A PLACE OF TORMENT: Jesus said in Luke 16:23,”And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in TORMENT….” 24 …..for I am TORMENTED in this flame.” Jesus said in Revelation 14:11,”And the smoke of their TORMENT ascended up FOR EVER AND EVER, and they have no rest day or night….” Jesus said in Mark 9:45-46,”And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off, it is better for you to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the FIRE THAT NEVER SHALL BE QUENCHED. 46 Where their WORM DIES NOT, and the fire is not quenched.” Note that it doesn’t say “THE Worm”, it says “THEIR WORM” dies not. Jesus said in Revelation 21:8,”But the fearful and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whore mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE, which is the second death.” Note that Brimstone is Sulfur and burns with a very strong odor of rotten eggs.
The scriptures above prove when a person goes to hell they will constantly see hell, constantly smell hell, constantly feel the heat of hell, will constantly breath hell, will constantly hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth of others in hell, will constantly be aware of their own worms, they will have no rest day or night, there is no way out and it will continue for ever and ever, they can’t die because they are already dead.
The following is how to not go there and it is a SIMPLE AND EASY thing to do:
All of the book of Acts is what Jesus disciples said what we must to be SAVED - meaning not go to hell, which is repentance, water baptism in Jesus NAME, (Not the titles Father, Son, and Holy Ghost) and being baptized with the Holy Ghost. Jesus said in Mark 16:16,"He that believes and is BAPTIZED shall be SAVED, but he that believes not shall be damned."
At about that same time He said in Matthew 28:19,"Go therefore and teach all nations BAPTIZING them in the name (SINGULAR name and not name's) OF the Father, and OF the Son, and OF the Holy Ghost." Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are titles and not names. Jesus disciples never used those words when they baptized anyone in water, nor did they use those words in one sentence regarding any other topic. Every time they invoked Jesus NAME at baptism which is Acts 2:38, Acts 8:14-18, Acts 8:38, Acts 9:18, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 16:15, Acts 16:33, Acts 18:7, Acts 18:8, Acts 19:3-5, and Acts 22:16.
Jesus said in John 3:3-7,"Verily, verily I say unto you, Except a man BE BORN AGAIN, he can not see the kingdom of God. 5 Verily, verily I say unto you, Except a man be born of water AND of the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 7 Marvel not that I say unto you, YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN." Being born of water is being baptized in water which is for the REMISSION OF SINS - meaning the INITIAL remission of sins and not the confessing of sins later addressed in 1 John 1:9. Being born of the Spirit is being baptized with the Holy Ghost. What being baptized with the Holy Ghost means is addressed in Acts 2:3-4, (Pentecost), Acts 8:17, Acts 9:18, Acts 10:44-48, and Acts 19:3-5 - which is when the Spirit of Christ initially dwells in a person. Nowhere in Scripture does it say it happens any other way than that way. There is not one Scripture that says a person receives the Holy Ghost just because they are a believer. Acts 19:1-5 is a good example.
Paul said in Romans 8:9-11,”But you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if so be that the spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, HE IS NONE OF HIS."
Numbers 23:19, ”God is not a man that he should lie, neither the son of man, that he should repent, has he said and shall he not do it? And shall he not make it good?”
Malachi 3:6,”For I am the Lord, I change not...”
Hebrews 13:8,”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” That means there is no reason to think that Jesus will make an exception and save someone that has not been baptized in water in Jesus NAME, and has not been baptized with the Holy Ghost.
Some say the thief on the cross next to Jesus was not baptized yet Jesus told him he would be in paradise with him that day. Jesus had not given the COMMANDMENT to be baptized in HIS NAME until after he had risen from the dead and before he ascended into heaven. The thief on the cross could not have been baptized because he did not know about it.
if you do what Jesus said above in Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19, and John 3:3-7, you will be making SURE your name is Written In Lamb's Book Of Life.
If you are convinced you need to get baptized in water in Jesus Name do a search and type in "United Pentecostal Church International", scroll down to just below the red box, type in your zip code, a screen will show a Church near you that will do that.
Jesus said John 10:27, ”My Sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
Tell them your're an apostate & that you're in the Jehovah's Witness Protection Program. 😂
Better than anything in the video...I thought it was supposed to be about how to talk to Jehovah's Witnesses
I can imagine the looks of confusion on their faces! 😅
AIDS is fake
The green Bible has added words...
Like the Guy...Said...I don't mind Scarves..ha
❤I ABRAHAM ORLANDO ORVILLE
Hillo guys god bless all amen
No matter what people believe.. finally it is all in the mind ..
When will humanity breed from its
invented Gods?
I FEEL SO SORRY YOU GUYS, EVEN IF Jehovahs witnesses predicted the coming of Jesus, have any of you ever read Habakkuk 2 verse 3 ? It says, " king James version, FOR THE VISION IS YET FOR AN APPOINTED TIME, FOR IT WILL COME THROUGH, EVEN IF IT SHOULD TARRY, OR DELAY, KEEP IN EXPECTATIONS OF IT, FOR IT WILL COME THROUGH. (EVEN IF IT DELAY). Doesn't the scriptures say that every eye shall see the son of man coming in all his glory, and the scriptures also say he shall come like a thief in the night? Does anyone see a thief when he comes in the night?
Doesn't the king James version say at Matthew 7 v 22 NOT ALL SAYING LORD, LORD, SHALL BE SAVED, and ROMANS 10 v 13 say ALL WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED???.??
I don't know what your first point is supposed to prove. But where does Matthew 7:22 say anything about the Jehovah's witnesses? Many different cults refer to that passage conveniently thinking that justifies them and condemns mainstream Christianity, which is totally false. If you look at the verse without reading Jehovah's witnesses into the text you will see that what it demonstrates is that these people _know_ the truth, but do not obey it. Disobedient people are found in all denominations.
Bye. Close 🚪
Wrong, a cult is usually a group of people that follow a specific individual. The Witnesses follow Christ. They also called the "Way"in Pauls day which was the truth, as a sect.
Or Lord god's...in the garden...
I’m not a JW,,, but having a triune God is just as corrupt!
God is not 3 persons!
The Word became flesh. J1:14
Which of the three told the other two let’s make man in our image ? Or if God spoke in a trio, who was he talking to?
@larysnw418 amen, the trinity is as fonny as fallen Angels mating with earthly women and producing Giants! And some modern preachers are cashing in on UFO invasions! Satan, Demons, & bad spirits have been here since Adam and Eve! Satan was in the serpent when it deceived Eve!
Job1:7
Many will be deceived in the end even the elect!
Matt24:24
@larysnw418 for every false doctrine, you can find a verse to support it! But look for a clear verse that states the sons of God are angels and especially fallen angels!
J1:12 ,,, for those who believe in his name (Jesus Christ) they have the right to become children of God!
Read Genesis 6:4 they were giants, before, and after Godly men took heathen women!
God is 3 persons.
@larysnw418 The trinity isn't phoney.
"The more someone analyzes the trinity, the more ridiculous(and bizarre) it becomes."
Actually, it's opposite. It becomes less ridiculous. The more you analyzes the trinity, the more logical it becomes. But, since all what you do is run away when being called out. I can say that you're an Arian troll.
you mean like the trinity the doctrine that was adopted and not an actual biblical teaching and has for the church is crrupt revelation chapter 18 makes it clear the church is dose it not why would you want to read a lie when you know its a lie it is a waste of time to read a lie when you know it is
Amen. There is only one God who sits on the throne in heaven according to Revelation 4:2, and Jesus Christ is his name! Acts 2:38🕊
WOULD YOU SAY THAT MATTHEW 10 verse 11 to 15 apply to your church or JEHOVAH WITNESSES?
IF JESUS IS GOD WHY THEN DID HE SAY AT MARK 10 verse 18 , WHY DO YOU CALL ME GOOD, NOBODY GOOD BUT ONE, THAT IS GOD? Does that sound to you like Jesus is God?
IF JESUS IS GOD, WHO THEN WAS IT WHO SAID, MY GOD MY GOD WHY HAS THOU FORSAKEN ME AND WHO WAS HE TALKING TO, HIMSELF?
IF GOD IS A TRINITY, WHY DID 1 CORINTHIANS 11 verse 3 say ,THE HEAD OF EVERY MAN IS CHRIST, THE HEAD OF THE WOMAN IS THE MAN, AND THE HEAD OF CHRIST IS GOD? IF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A PERSON, WHO IS HE THE HEAD OF? AND WHY DIDN'T JESUS TELL THE PHARASEES HE HAS THREE WITNESSES AT John 8 verse 15 to 17? He told them he had two witnesses, the father is one witness, and he is another. IF JESUS IS GOD, how come he never give God any commands, he only receives commands from God? In Matthew 28 verse 18 God rewarded Jesus for faithfully carrying out the RANSOM SACRIFICE he gave him a name about all other names and gave him all authority in Heaven and on earth, well here is the SIMPLE LOGIC, if someone gives you something, OBVIOUSLY YOU DID NOT HAVE IT BEFORE IT WAS GIVEN TO YOU? IF JESUS IS GOD, WHY DIDN'T HE JUST HAVE ALL POWER AND AUTHORITY ALL THE TIME.? .....Now can you please explain 1 Corinthians 15 verse 27 and 28 to the people you are misleading?
Anyone who read Daniel 12 verse 1 and 2 and compare it with John 5 verse 27 and 28 MUST conclude that both accounts are speaking of the same event and the same person MICHAEL IS JESUS. If MICHAEL is not JESUS, how then did he get the book? Revelations 5 verse 1 to 5 says, NO ONE IN HEAVEN OR ON THE EARTH IS WORTHY TO OPEN THE BOOK OR EVEN LOOK ON IT BUT JESUS. SO if MICHAEL is not JESUS, how did he get the book?
Don't you know that MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN? MATTHEW 22 verse 14?.....Don't you know that those chosen few are joint heirs with Christ? Do you know what an heir is? Someone waiting to take up ownership or rulership.......Don't you know that REVERLATIONS 14 verse 1 to 5 speak of those 144,000 who are going to Heaven, and verse 6 speak of THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL FOR THOSE WHO DWELL UPON THE EARTH?......... Don't you know that REVERLATIONS 5 verse 9 and 10, tells you what those chosen few who are going to Heaven will do? THEY WILL BE MADE KINGS AND PRIESTS AND THEY SHALL RULE OVER THE EARTH? IF they are going to rule over the earth, isn't it obvious that there have to be people on earth for them to rule over? Matthew 5 verse 5 ? Psalms 37 verse 11, and 29?
Jesus was getting the man to think what he was saying.
You forgot to read this:
"Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. *DO NOT MOVE AROUND FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE."* (Luke 10:7)
What Jesus prescribed was to work on a town-to-town and villiage-to-villiage basis rather than door to door, _only_ entering someone's house when they were first considered "worthy":
"Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave." (Matthew 10:11)
This makes _perfect_ sense because anyone who has knocked on doors knows how irritated people can be when you intrude on their personal space _uninvited,_ like some annoying door-to-door salesman. I am totally convinced that it actually does more damage than good. It makes God look desparate, and most often puts the people you unexpectely impose on in a defensive mood. That is why JWs have such a bad reputation.
Notice also Paul's concern about preaching in areas that have already been covered:
"Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand, *so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you.* For we do not want to boast about work *already done in someone else’s territory."*
The Watchtower seems to shows zero concern that the same patches of threshing floor are being beaten over and over again to the degree that people are getting tired of it. Sure, you might be in other places too and I don't doubt that, but even if those cases we have to ask ourselves whether or not it is the gospel of Christ being preached or a distortion of the gospel? I can absolutly prove that WT theology is false if you want. The problem isn't proving it, the problem is that the WT has cleverly drummed into your heads that you should not listen to anyone who disagrees with them. You shun those who question the theology of the organization, and consider the rest of Christianity to be Bablylon. What a convenient way to enforce confirmation bias!
*"How do you understand what is written in Acts 5: 42?"*
Thanks for asking. There are actually two places in Acts that the WT uses to justify going from door to door, and if we just glance at the text, it does seems as if Paul is doing just that:
"You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly *and from house to house."* (Acts 20:20)
And
"Day after day, in the temple courts and *from house to house,* they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah." (Acts 5:42)
So why did Paul disobey Jesus?
The answer is that he didn't! In the following verse we see what "houses" Paul was referring to:
"Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread *_in their homes_* and ate together with glad and sincere hearts" (Acts 2:46)
Who is Paul referring to when he says "they" and "their homes"?
He is referring to the people that the apostles were meeting daily in the temple courts. They were being invited into the homes of believers to eat _after_ the gospel had already been preached to them. Surely, if this was referring to a door-knocking activity that the WT forces you to do then they would have been constantly breaking bread and eating! The resulting obesity would be alarming!
As previously mentioned, before Christain churches were built, the apostles had to meet and teach in other locations - in temple courts, and in each other's homes. So there is no reason to believe Paul deviated from anything Jesus told his disciples to do.
"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good-except God alone." (Luke 18:19)
If we look at this verse in isolation it seems as if Jesus is denying his diety, but if we look at the previous verse and the rest of this passage it tells a completely different story.
First, let's look at verse 18:
"A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" (Luke 18:18)
Basically, what this man is asking Jesus is what "good" works he had to do in order to be saved. Then the question Jesus asks him is obviously rhetorical - in order to get this guy to realize that he needs a saviour. Why do I say "rhetorical"? Because elsewhere Jesus called himself the "good" shepherd. Was Jesus trying to tell his followers that he was good in a general sense? Or was he abosolutely good - good enough to keep God's moral standard?
In any case, Jesus then goes through the commandments giving this guy ample opportunity to justify himself. But then comes the cold shower that devastates him. Jesus tells him that in order to be _perfect_ he needs to give up everything he owns and give it to the poor.
This even astonishes Jesus disciples who then ask him "who then can be saved?"
What Jesus points out is that for a man to have the ability to keep God's moral standard is _IMPOSSIBLE_ - it is only God who can do this:
Jesus replied, "What is impossible with man is possible with God."
Jesus said that to honor him was to honor the father. He said that anyyone who has seen him has seen the Father. Scripture says that Jesus is the exact representation of God's being. Saying that Jesus isn't good is saying that the father is not good.
We should be able to recognize who our Savior!!!
Brazilian Spiritualists or Kardecists have a similar view of God and Jesus as WJ, apart from believing in spirit immortality and reincarnation. Part of WJ's bible was indeed Pastor Johann Gruber's wife's psychographics.
Jesus is God
1. I am not one of the Anointed . 2 Elijah performed a resurrection in the Old Testament which means that person didn’t go to Heaven. If the person went to Heaven, there would be no reason to perform a resurrection. 3. Jesus said no man has ascended to Heaven. John 3:13. Where dis all of the prophets go then? They are asleep in death. Ecclesiastics 9:5-10. Jesus said Lazarus has fallen asleep. He then said Lazarus has died. John 11. Jesus performed resurrection. He said Jairus daughter is asleep I will awaken her. None of those people went to Heaven, otherwise Jesus would have said she is doing fine in Heaven. After Jesus died and went back up to Heaven, Peter resurrects Tabitha. Which means she didn’t go to Heaven. Paul then resurrected a boy named Eutycus. Some people go to Heaven, not most are resurrected on the Last day as Martha told Jesus on John 11. False religion says all people go to Heaven. They are waiting for a Rapture. Paul said in Thessalonians that the dead will rise first and meet the Lord in the air. Those people are still dead on their graves. They are STILL asleep.
Hello. I am not a Jehovah witness I am a Christian. The Bible teaches that there is God , his voice (The Word/born as Jesus) And holy spirit his moving power you see all three of them in the first chapter of Genesis. The three are one. This is how Christians Understand the trinity
When Jesus was born the book of John says the the word became flesh God birthed a part of himself his voice into his son and placed a part of himself into Mary That’s why Jesus was divine and human but still a part of God.
The book of John says the word became flesh. That’s why Jesus said I can only say and do what I see my father do……Jesus was the word the voice of God born as flesh God was still in heaven. The Holy Spirit still existed with God but often would leave God in the old testament to visit the prophets…..and did the same with Jesus but when Jesus was baptized the Holy Spirit came and stayed in Jesus
Everything I am telling you is clearly in the Bible you need to read and study it….in the book of revelation it backs up what I’m saying when Jesus returns he has his Name printed on his phone read it it says the WORD.
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Many god's. Paul...
..an Jesus..ye are gods..quote...Kjv..
God also called Ephraim his first born. God also called Israel His firstborn and we know that Israel was not the first country to exist. Also Jacob also called Israel was not the elder Esau was.
Hay Bobby my Bible says you shouldn't lie. When talking about the name of God YHWH you say it was the scribes that inserted the vowel points of Adhonay but not Elohim in between YHWH you are completely WRONG it first appeared in the thirteenth century by a Spanish monk of Dominican order in 1270 he used it in his book puget fidel .so your information is very misleading. Back to this misleading video.
I don't like the way he throws the word '' truth '' around. There is no truth in ANY religion. All religions are rooted in the supernatural for which there is no proof, only faith.
o all of your colleague ex-Witnesses: The Christian Church was founded by Jesus Christ on the day of Pentecost (50 days after His Resurrection) when the Holy Spirit entered the Apostles and gave them the power to speak in tongues (not gibberish but in a way that is understood by all who listened to them). That Church has continued undergoing all kinds of trials and tribulations right through to this day unchanged and untarnished by heresies and erroneous proclamations. Priests who are Jews and now Christians testify to the fact that the Eastern Orthodox Church is the logical and true post-Messianic continuance of the Faith that Christ professed during His incarnated Life on earth. Christ told us that He is the Light, the Way and the Life and that He will be with us always. Does that not give the lie to a church that is 'founded'/'discovered' some eighteen hundred years after His Resurrection? Find the true Church near you and find out more about the Truth.
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@larysnw418 Jesus was God incarnate (John 8:24).