There was a post here on the organization's two class distinctions which made did make some valid points, compelling me to reason and research. So, I thought I would share my takeaways and some things I gathered in this process, and I appreciate your input.
HERE ARE SOME THOUGHTS...
The scriptures are clear, Christ cannot have possibly returned and cannot be 'present' while this world rests under Satan's demonic influence.
I would surmise though, that from all appearances, that it is likely t... moreThere was a post here on the organization's two class distinctions which made did make some valid points, compelling me to reason and research. So, I thought I would share my takeaways and some things I gathered in this process, and I appreciate your input.
HERE ARE SOME THOUGHTS...
The scriptures are clear, Christ cannot have possibly returned and cannot be 'present' while this world rests under Satan's demonic influence.
I would surmise though, that from all appearances, that it is likely the war in the heavens between the angelic forces has begun (perhaps sometime around the turn of the 20th century) and is likely continuing to this day, and this will ultimately culminate in Armageddon only AFTER Satan and ALL of his demonic forces are successfully confined to this earth.
Such would certainly would explain the sudden tremendous advancement in technologies with the worsening of world conditions. After all, the demons feed on fear and terror, death and destruction, and they relish in every conceivable depravity.
Remember, time in the heavens is certainly not on the same plane of perception as we here on earth view time, and the expanse of the heavens is immeasurable. As angelic beings, the demons are very powerful and quite numerous as they comprise fully one third of all the angelic forces created. So, is it not conceivable that the heavenly war, from our perspective could have been waging for over a hundred years?
I am compelled too, to conclude that the entirety of the 'anointed' and 'other sheep' classifications was conceived solely to create a 'clergy laity' class resembling that of the Catholic church. In fact, Geoffrey Jackson, in one of his own court testimonies fully admitted to their hierarchical structure being "not unlike that of the Catholic church".
We know too, that there is NO separate classes here on earth. Those who will rule in the heavens will be those 'chosen' and Matthew 22:14 indicates that these will be few in number.
Matthew 13:24-27 also clearly says that "the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory" will occur AFTER the great tribulation. This being the case, based upon these scriptures, the entire premise of 1914 can be nothing but a red herring.
I also find Matthew 18:8 quite interesting, for it asks the question... "when the Son of man arrives, will he really find the faith on the earth?”
As for the 'chosen ones', Romans 8:33 is clear that "God is the One who declares [them] righteous." This being the case, can anyone who says 'I am of the anointed' legitimately make this claim while here on earth?
I've been unable to find scripturally any indication of this.
We do know this though, anyone who IS truly 'chosen' will most definitely be reflecting fully the fruits of God's Spirit as identified at Galatians 5:22...being "love, joy, peace, patience (long-suffering), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
QUESTION: How many of these have we NOT seen by the Governing Body in recent years?
BartI've known 2 anointed brothers. The first one was an elderly brother who was our CO when I grew up. He had been in a concentration camp during WW2.
He was such a gently person and the way he showed genuine interest helped me a lot to develop to who I am now. We've had him at our home several times during my youth.
His life story has been published: https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1998007#h=1:0-38:244
He passed away about 10 years ago.
The other brother I knew was in my previous congregatio... moreI've known 2 anointed brothers. The first one was an elderly brother who was our CO when I grew up. He had been in a concentration camp during WW2.
He was such a gently person and the way he showed genuine interest helped me a lot to develop to who I am now. We've had him at our home several times during my youth.
His life story has been published: https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1998007#h=1:0-38:244
He passed away about 10 years ago.
The other brother I knew was in my previous congregation. He was also a humble brother.
I was having a discussion with one of my friends discussing the disgusting things we are observing from New York.
The thought crossed our minds that given the serious heat the Governing Body is immersed in regarding their ignoring sexual predators and their sycophantic pursuit of financial support from the governments of this world that perhaps they are no longer the ones doing any actual writing today.
I think it's highly likely that they've delegated most of the spiritual matters to focus on... moreI was having a discussion with one of my friends discussing the disgusting things we are observing from New York.
The thought crossed our minds that given the serious heat the Governing Body is immersed in regarding their ignoring sexual predators and their sycophantic pursuit of financial support from the governments of this world that perhaps they are no longer the ones doing any actual writing today.
I think it's highly likely that they've delegated most of the spiritual matters to focus on other things.
This is an interesting perspective. Given the nature of this world, is it possible that everything we are seeing is just an illusion made to appear what it is not??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ-8M1tMDfA
Admin
Antichrist? He's always saying he loves Christians lol, but Judas also kissed Christ on the cheek before betraying him. I believe he's leading the way to establishing the antichrist system for the Zionists who he's a puppet for, he's ego will drive him he's perfect for the job.
Wow!!! Evidently, I'm not the only one seeing the position of the United States. These folks pointed out some additional details I hadn't thought so far out on... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-eQffwnzdA
SOMETHING to PONDER OVER...
We know from the scriptures that the 'New Jerusalem' is heavenly, not earthly (which so many people seem to believe).
With this in mind I wonder if 1914 marked the end of the trampling by the nations over the literal Jerusalem and marked the establishment of this heavenly Jerusalem?
If so? Would this have been the time delineating when the Satan and his demonic hoards engaged in battle to be hurled to this earth?
We know Christ does not begin his millennial reig... moreSOMETHING to PONDER OVER...
We know from the scriptures that the 'New Jerusalem' is heavenly, not earthly (which so many people seem to believe).
With this in mind I wonder if 1914 marked the end of the trampling by the nations over the literal Jerusalem and marked the establishment of this heavenly Jerusalem?
If so? Would this have been the time delineating when the Satan and his demonic hoards engaged in battle to be hurled to this earth?
We know Christ does not begin his millennial reign until Satan and his demons are abyssed.
Frances GreistIn order to be baptized the wording now includes the org instead of holy spirit. They often have removed Jesus in their literature and illustrations, but to throw holy spirit under the bus and replacing this spirit with an earthly corrupt corporation is certainly a sin against the holy spirit, which is an unforgivable sin. I am sure also their dragging Yah's holy name through the courts will not go unpunished.
With the building of the 3rd temple and call for all Jews to return to Israel, we must... moreIn order to be baptized the wording now includes the org instead of holy spirit. They often have removed Jesus in their literature and illustrations, but to throw holy spirit under the bus and replacing this spirit with an earthly corrupt corporation is certainly a sin against the holy spirit, which is an unforgivable sin. I am sure also their dragging Yah's holy name through the courts will not go unpunished.
With the building of the 3rd temple and call for all Jews to return to Israel, we must be in a holy space mentally. Our faith will be tested to the max and possibly to the axe. Keep faithful dear brothers and sisters!!!
Here's another must watch on these so called 'vaccines (which the GB body can shove ??? if they wish to continue ignoring the evidence). It is very well done and features the comments from the REAL experts in these matters. It basically shows that the GB either
1) Did not one iota of research before promoting their stance, or worse
2) Willfully ignored the evidence for their own SELF-SERVING reasons...
Heidi
I'd like to know what happened to our thoroughly extensive research team we always praise for having. ****crickets**** when it comes to the nefarious plots against humanity ever in history that affects all of Jehovah's people.
Although the host of this video definitely displays a bit of animosity toward the organization, but getting past this, he does objectively and honestly present the historical facts as they are, so it is worth watching.
AdminI done a lot of research over the years on CT Russell and I never found anything linking him to freemasonry, he was a very intelligent man & like Donald Trump he befriended any who would back him and listen to his cause. Russell was friends with the Zionists too, like Lord Rothschilds, I feel he felt he was ahead of his time and cornered a truth that nobody else had found. This created in him a bit of a competitive spirit, in wanting to show an alternative light through Christianity, even the py... moreI done a lot of research over the years on CT Russell and I never found anything linking him to freemasonry, he was a very intelligent man & like Donald Trump he befriended any who would back him and listen to his cause. Russell was friends with the Zionists too, like Lord Rothschilds, I feel he felt he was ahead of his time and cornered a truth that nobody else had found. This created in him a bit of a competitive spirit, in wanting to show an alternative light through Christianity, even the pyramid was supposedly the Bible in stone, Jesus being the corner stone, that was cut out made them some what masons. But his smartness lead him to go off track in believing that Zionism meant that he was to help re-gather all the Jews to Palestine, believing they were spiritual Israel. Later the org learnt a hard lesson in listening to those in opposition to Jehovah, when Hitler believed that JW and the Jews were planning world domination and put them in concentration camps, then later they found out that Israel became members of the UN and that’s when all teachings of Zionism ended. That’s not to say they haven’t infiltrated since then, because how do we explain the convention hall in Sweden that’s made like the eye of Horus?
