Quote That each is God is declared in the Bible. –“Jehovah” is specifically called “God” slightly more than a thousand times.–Jesus a few times.–The holy spirit not at all. (Several people will tell you that it is because Jehovah is God and the holy spirit is God, so the holy spirit is called God. Of course, this is circular logic.)–Oh, and…[Read more]

It doesn't say to “worship” Jesus.The entire theme of the Bible (from the very first prophesy; Gen 3:15) seems to be the kingdom seed that would come, Jesus. Quote So YHWH's jealousy means that we can't worship any other god, or for that matter, even anyone who's not a god.Right.Quote So why does the Bible end with an appeal to Jesus and a…[Read more]

Jesus is God's annointed one, (Christ). Jesus comes as God's executioner to render judgement.Jehovah isn't jealous in a negative little way, the way humans are.“Jehovah, whose name is Jealous, he is a jealous God.” (Ex 34:14) It is a jealousy, a zeal or ardor for his holy name, concerning which he himself says: “I will show exclusive devot…[Read more]

“God’s reply in Hebrew was: ’Eh·yeh́ ’Asheŕ ’Eh·yeh́. Some translations render this as “I AM THAT I AM.” However, it is to be noted that the Hebrew verb ha·yah́, from which the word ’Eh·yeh́ is drawn, does not mean simply “be.” Rather, it means “become,” or “prove to be.” The reference here is not to God’s self-existence but to what he h…[Read more]

I have a question CB. Please answer it.Over and over and over again, we are told that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the annointed one of God.If someone asked him if he was the Christ, (as is the case here) how should he have responded if he wanted to indicate that he was?Most people would say 'yes' or 'yes, I am.'1. What should Jesus have…[Read more]

(John 17:3) “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.”1. Fred is Sam's pupil2. Fred is a debate champion.3. Sam has one more debates than anyone.All the three things above are very simple ideas, easily understood.Now, if I said:“Concerning this tri…[Read more]

“David,I didn't want a forfeit, as I've pointed out numerous times. However, it's important that these debates have integrity for anything useful to come out of them. Rules help provide the framework for a meaningful dialogue in a debate. To this end, read what Whatistrue wrote In this thread, he put it very well: . . . . understand?–Is 1:18Yes,…[Read more]

This is an interesting scripture.(James 1:2-4) “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when YOU meet with various trials, 3 knowing as YOU do that this tested quality of YOUR faith works out endurance. 4 But let endurance have its work complete, that YOU may be complete and sound in all respects, not lacking in anything.”It seems that trials tests the…[Read more]

I believe that he is the beginning of the creation by God, the firstborn of all creation.Doesn't your Bible say these things? Most do.This is what I believe. Yes, begotten, but things may be just a bit different here, considering it is Jehovah we are speaking of and not a man.“Yahweh created me, first-fruits of his fashioning, before the o…[Read more]

Quote You have to stop being selfish and thinking of only yourself. I am sure you know JW's are not the only ones hated in the whole world. If you do then I suggest you keep searching and look outside the box.Didn't say they weren't. In fact I've asked others about there experiences several times, from the very first post Phoenix. It is Nick who…[Read more]

How so?

Quote They must be the only ones then in your view-superior christians.Is God impressed with such claims? I don't remember saying that.Question and please actually answer it:Was God “impressed” with Paul's words:2 CORINTHIANS 11:23-27“Are they ministers of Christ? I reply like a madman, I am more outstandingly one: in labors more plentifully, in p…[Read more]

It simply says he's the firstborn of creation and the beginning of God's creation. (Col; Rev)

Quote Hi david,So are JWs super christians because they are unpopular do you think?No, but rather, they are unpopular because they are Christians or follow christ. Why the unpopularity?JOHN 15:17-20“If the world hates YOU, YOU know that it has hated me before it hated YOU. If YOU were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its o…[Read more]

Quote Hi david,If the JWs suffer more does that prove anything-that they are the top followers-or just those with the worst PR record? 2 CORINTHIANS 11:23-27“Are they ministers of Christ? I reply like a madman, I am more outstandingly one: in labors more plentifully, in prisons more plentifully, in blows to an excess, in near-deaths often. By J…[Read more]

2 TIMOTHY 3:12“In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.”

Yes, it is about Paul. And what would you say to Paul if he said those words to you, as he has done?

2 TIMOTHY 3:12“In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.”

2 CORINTHIANS 11:23-27“Are they ministers of Christ? I reply like a madman, I am more outstandingly one: in labors more plentifully, in prisons more plentifully, in blows to an excess, in near-deaths often. By Jews I five times received forty strokes less one, three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I experienced s…[Read more]

Questin Phoenix. Most people celebrate Christmas, halloween, easter, thanksgiving, etc.Jesus only told us to obverse one thing:”Keep doing this in remembrance of me,” he said.JW's the world over will be commemorating the Lord's evening meal. It is a solomn meaningful memorial, or remembrance of what Jesus did for us. So far, you and Not3in1…[Read more]