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| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by Splinz(m): 11:55am On Jul 14, 2021 |
Okay, so there's this doctrine of JWs I've been hearing often. Also, it has generated a lot of heated arguments, much more than any other topic among JWs. Now, I'd like us to discuss it. I mean, I want to hear specifically from a member of JWs here about this topic before I can draw my conclusions. The topic in question is: WHO IS JESUS. And please, I'd like it answered in the following order: 1. Before born of Mary, did Jesus have a preexistence? If yes, who was he before he was born of a woman? 2. Whilst he was on earth, who was he? And... 3. After ascension, what is his current position? Please, I'd prefer DappaD to come for this discussion for obvious reason: I believe he has that needed maturity for a discussion of this kind. Thank you.DappaD: |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 11:57am On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse:1914 teaching is a watch tower doctrine, and I ask again, kindly address this question as proof to open-mindedness of JWs
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| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 12:08pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
It's OK Sir, since you prefer DappaD then let's wait for him perhaps he's online presently but if he should delay then try to copy and repost it. Thanks! ![]() Splinz: |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by true2god: 3:44pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
maximunimpact:MaxInDHouse is a hypocrites. He claims to be open-minded but will never address the issue of their 1914 (don't even mention 1935, 1975 and 1984). He will keep defending the 1914 lie until the watchtower ask him to STOP. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 3:48pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
true2god:If you're truly open-minded why not address the question that leads JWs to you? ![]() MaxInDHouse: |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by DappaD: 4:24pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
Splinz:I’ll be with you shortly. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by DappaD: 5:27pm On Jul 14, 2021*. Modified: 8:33am On Jul 15, 2021 |
Hello there. Sorry I couldn’t attend to you earlier I’ve been busy with a lot of work stuff. Before we begin the discussion, I do believe you agree that all the 66 books, 1,180+ chapters and 31,100+ verses of the Bible were written from inspiration of God’s holy spirit(2Timothy 3:16, 2Peter 1:19-21) because my answers will be directly from the Scriptures and not from my understanding or intuition. The reason why I say this is that some people who profess belief in God tend to accept some portions of the Scriptures and discard the rest. Titus 1:16 Splinz:A. Yes, he did have a prehuman existence in fact one prophecy of particular interest which was written foretelling the Messiah’s appearance on earth testifies to this fact. Micah 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” This saw fulfillment some 700 years later when Jesus was indeed born in Bethlehem. Luke 2:4, John 7:42 Even Jesus himself later attested to having a prehuman existence on a number of occasions. John 8:23, 17:5 B. To get the answer the second part of your question, we have to understand that while Jesus had a prehuman existence, he also had a beginning unlike his God who had always existed. Psalm 90:2, 93:2 The name of Jesus’ God is Jehovah, in fact the very meaning of Jesus’ name means “Jehovah is Salvation” meaning that salvation comes from Jehovah. Isaiah 12:2-4 But Jesus only began to bear that name while on earth(Matthew 1:21) so if that was true and he also had a prehuman existence, then it means that he bore another name while in heaven before he came down to the earth. Wouldn’t you agree? But before we find out what his prehuman name was, it is worthy to note that before Jehovah God created the heavens and the earth, he had first created a Son who would later turn out to become his master worker along him during creation(Proverbs 8:22-31) through him were created the invisible things(spirit sons of God) and the visible things(the earth and mankind) Colossians 1:16 So when Jehovah said “Let us make man in our image” at Genesis 1:26, he was actually talking to the person who later bore the name “Jesus” on earth. This was after Jehovah employed his firstborn Son during creation after which the other spirit sons of God who were created through Jesus, began to rejoice after the creation of earth and all that was in it. Job 38:7 Evidence that Jesus was created is littered throughout the Scriptures. That was why apostle Paul under inspiration wrote that Jesus is the “firstborn of all creation”—Colossians 1:15-16 A more resounding evidence was the fact that when Jesus was giving instructions to John in the book of Revelations, he called himself: “The beginning of creation by God” or the beginning of God’s creative power—Revelation 3:14 Some people may argue that all of these still doesn’t mean that Jesus is God’s firstborn but what can help us understand it better? Well, Jacob when he was blessing his sons called his firstborn son, Reuben, “the beginning of [Jacob’s] procreative power” Genesis 49:3 Since that is understood, then if Jesus is God’s firstborn Son as we’ve seen, then wouldn’t you agree that he would have considerable authority over the rest of God’s spirit sons? This then brings us to finding out what Jesus’ name was in his prehuman state. The Bible reveals that Jehovah used one of his spirit sons (angel/messenger) to lead the Israelites out of Egypt into the promised Land. Exodus 23:20 That name of that angel became known as Michael, because Daniel 12:1 says that he—that is Michael—had been standing in behalf of the Israelites from ancient times and who will also stand up in the future for God’s people on earth. An interesting thought here is that Michael, the archangel(or chief angel) also has command over myriads and legions of angels. Revelation 12:7 How does any of this relate to the name of Jesus in his prehuman state? Well, since Jesus is the one whom the book of Isaiah chapter 11 was talking about, then it strikes any ardent Bible reader that the verse 10 refers to Jesus as the one who will stand up as a signal in behalf of God’s people. This means that on a closer look, what we read earlier about Michael has a significant link with what Isaiah 11:10 says about Jesus. Also, Jesus while on earth, said himself that he would command the legions of angels when the time comes to destroy the wicked at the end of this system of things. Matthew 16:27, Revelation 19:11-15 So it wouldn’t make sense that God would have two separate armies of angels in heaven. All of these and more add volume to the fact that Jesus was actually the archangel Michael in his prehuman state but remains a hidden clue that only serious Bible students would figure out. Daniel 12:4 2. Whilst he was on earth, who was he? And...Jesus himself said that he was sent on an assignment to preach the good news of God’s Kingdom and give his life as a ransom for mankind. Matthew 20:28, Luke 4:43 So while on earth, he still remained God’s firstborn Son as was confirmed by Peter, John and several others. Matthew 16:16, John 20:31 Jesus admitted to the fact that he was not on the same level with God(John 14:28) and that he was to ascend back to his God(John 20:17) so it wouldn’t make sense that after making these statements, some will still say he is God. 3. After ascension, what is his current position?Remember that Jesus had considerable authority in his prehuman state, so after Jesus completed his mission on earth, he was given more authority over angels in heaven and the Christian congregation on earth. Matthew 28:18 After God resurrected Jesus(Acts 2:32) he returned to his duty post in heaven but this time, he was elevated to a higher position(Phillipians 2:9-11) so that what he couldn’t do as Michael before his coming to the earth, which was to cast Satan out from God’s presence(Jude 9), he could then do after ascension to heaven. Revelation 12:7-9 Also, he was bestowed with more authority to become King of God’s Kingdom, High Priest, Judge, Mediator, head of the Christian congregation etc. Luke 1:31-33, Hebrews 6:20, John 5:22, 1Timothy 2:6, Ephesians 1:22 Yet despite holding all these authorities, he still remained subject to his God and Father. Philippians 2:5-7, Revelation 3:12 Please, I'd prefer DappaD to come for this discussion for obvious reason:Nah, I think any Witness you find including the ones on this forum have the same intellectual capacity to hold these kind of discussions with you. Some may be a bit rash, others calmer but still it’s the same answer you’d get. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by achorladey: 5:34pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse:What can I do here but laugh! Same you now posting the rules of nairaland for others to follow. I thought nairaland have no rules according to you. E get as e be for you. Na part of life anyway, the learning process continues. You forgot CIVILITY when were condemning others to destruction on this same thread. Like I said earlier, na part of life. The learning process continues. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 5:42pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
DappaD:It looks like your rank is higher than MaxInDHouse in your society, obviously. Kindly answer this burning question, without an answer there's no JWs because every watchtower teachings is built around 1914
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| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by achorladey: 5:48pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
true2god:What makes a religion right is its total adherence to God’s Word. Whether our religion meets this criterion or not can only be determined by open-mindedly comparing it with the Bible. Certainly such an important matter as our worship of God should not be determined for us by the coincidence of where we were born. After all, the child born to Catholic parents has had no more control over this fact than the child born to Muslim parents controls that......Awake 11/22 1984 We will agree that the ORGANIZATION is indeed open-minded when the third bold above is edited in this way below.... After all, the child born to Catholic parents has had no more control over this fact than the child born to Jehovah's witnesses parents controls that. Open-mindedness should have enabled the particular writer of this article to use Jehovah's witnesses instead of Muslims. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 6:19pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
achorladey:This is a classic example of how watchtower manipulates words to suite whatever agenda they want to achieve. They don't celebrate birthdays simply because the two instances of birthdays recorded in the bible didn't end the way it should. But in thesame breadth teach their followers that consumption of alcohol is alright, thesame alcohol they use in celebrating birthdays! I know a JW girl who have done multiple abortions but chose to die than take blood transfusion that was when I understood that they care more about outward sanctimonious appearance than inner purity. They keep dodging questions surrounding 1914 teaching but at thesame time claim that 1914 is a pivotal year, the year that Jesus supposedly appointed governing body as faithful and discrete slave. The 9th wonder of the world is the fact that how WT arrived at 1914 date have been proven wrong but they all still believe GB got keys to the kingdom in 1914 anyways. JWs do not have the moral authority to talk about open-mindedness because to become one of them one must close his or her mind to sound reasoning and what the Bible actually says. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by achorladey: 6:21pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
maximunimpact:Those who are walking with us in the light of present truth are not looking for things to come which are already here, but are waiting for the consummation of matters already in progress. Or since the master said, " when ye shall see all these things," and since " the sign of the Son of Man in heaven," and the budding fig tree, and the gathering of "the elect" are counted among the signs, it would not be inconsistent to reckon the "generation" from 1878 to 1914- 361/2 years-about the average of human life today........(studies in the Scriptures vol.4 The Battle of Armageddon pg. 605) E get as e be for them. You how e take be when person too big pass cover cloth wey person dey use sleep but want squeeze himself inside, last last na tear tear go happen. 2021 - 1878 = 143 years what a (this generation of "anointed Christians" not these generations of anointed Christians") |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by achorladey: 6:31pm On Jul 14, 2021*. Modified: 6:58pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
maximunimpact:I see their open-mindedness sometimes this way from the way they reason A would be member of their organization is mandated to resign from other Christian denominations whom (they tag false Christians as a result of their false teachings) to join their organisation and that to them equates to leaving Satan to join Jehovah. But when the same person in the future resign from their organization(as a result of false teachings within the organisation) it becomes such one is leaving Jehovah to join the Devil. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 6:45pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
achorladey: ![]() They that are in this thread need to understand that those of who expose their lies are either ex-JWs, related to JWs, or studied their history out of curiosity; the rest of the world don't care about what they teach or proclaim. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by achorladey: 6:47pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse:Being OPEN-MINDED connotes the ability to see the value of what involves two persons and how the two can EQUALLY benefit from it....Max Emphasis on ability to see the value of what involves two persons which is an interesting thought. The problem here is how do you see the value in the magazines of other religious denominations apart from yours when you outrightly reject it from them without taking a look at it not to talk of reading it why others are open to collecting,reading and studying yours despite the many reservations they have about your beliefs? This will aid you in what open-mindedness is. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by achorladey: 6:55pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
maximunimpact:That is why I told the creator of this thread when he said if everyone is like Jehovah's witnesses that the world will be peaceful and no war. I added by saying fafafafao as long as the organisation keep producing dissenters or those they call apostates such ones will keep amassing themselves to counter their actions of which will not promote peace. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 7:35pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
DappaD: Good evening Mr Splinz i hope this answers your questions! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with my brother, we really appreciate you! ![]() Splinz: |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 7:43pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse: ![]()
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| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 8:01pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
You will continue to increase the pages while others are picking what they need to know and none of Lazarus's brothers will lift a finger to quench your dishonest thirst with a drop of water! Luke 16:24-26 So continue constituting nuisance as you've chosen to be one! ![]() maximunimpact: |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 8:29pm On Jul 14, 2021*. Modified: 8:44pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
These are your three topics on the religious section for the past 5 years! ![]() Topic Are True Christians Supposed To Participate In Politics?" maximunimpact:Topic "Did You Know: The History of Christianity Can Be Traced To Only Roman Catholic?" maximunimpact:Topic "Pastor Adeboye Prays For Death Of Relatives "Blocking Your Way"" maximunimpact:If you're truly OPEN-MINDED, why not resolve this with your brethren in da lord since you feel you're all worshipers of the same God? In one Topic you condemned their most revered Daddy GO and in another you said Catholics are the only Christians you know. But all these you swept under the carpet only to start chasing after JW thread! ![]() |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 8:42pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
maximunimpact:Please can you first use your OPEN-MINDEDNESS to resolve the below issue between you and your fellow brethren in da lord before coming after JWs? ![]() Topic "Did You Know: The History of Christianity Can Be Traced To Only Roman Catholic?" maximunimpact: ![]() |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 9:39pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse:That's undisputed even for JWs. I see your obsession against trinitarian doctrine which by the way is not my concern... But 1914 is definitely your concern so please answer this question or cover your head in shame:
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| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 10:00pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
maximunimpact:Eeeeyaaa! ![]() But it's like your concern is not my concern and below is my concern o! ![]() Topic "Did You Know: The History of Christianity Can Be Traced To Only Roman Catholic?" maximunimpact: ![]() |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by Janosky: 10:04pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
Splinz: ![]() 1. He did have a pre human existence. Your Bible says: Galatians 4:4, NLT: "But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law." Jesus is God's Son before he was born of a woman. Compare Romans 8:3 "God sent His son" 2.. What he says he is.... Matthew 12:15-18 & John 20:17, Luke 24:27,45. God's son , Servant and Promised Messiah. 3... Exalted as High Priest & King to sit on his Father's throne. Rev 3:21. Hebrews 4:14-15. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 10:06pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
The thread is now becoming more and more interesting as each antagonist is OPEN-MINDED on what they have @ at: falseprophet: maximunimpact:How i wish Mr true2god and others can also be OPEN-MINDED like their fellow brethren in da lord! ![]() |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by Janosky: 10:08pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse:After all the brouhaha ![]() |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by MaxInDHouse(op): 10:16pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
You know according to their slogan "da lord is goooooood ~ all the time" Now that their lord has given them the best OPEN-MINDEDNESS there is so that each could face any direction of his choice in da lord! Luke 11:23 Simbarry shout Alaluyah! ![]() Janosky: |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by Janosky: 10:25pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
johnw47:JohnW Half truth ![]() The Bible truth is John 17:6-7 " Father they were yours & you gave them to me" Acts 15:14, Simon Peter says they are chosen to bear Jehovah's name. Isaiah 43:10-12, Jehovah says His chosen servants are Jehovah's Witnesses. Final Verdict : The titles, the Church of God the Church of Jesus Christ the body of Christ, is the same people @ Acts 15:14 & Isaiah 43:10-12, chosen to bear Jehovah's name- Jehovah's Witnesses, their real name approved by Jehovah God. 2 Chronicles 7:14 ![]() |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by DappaD: 10:32pm On Jul 14, 2021*. Modified: 10:56pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse:Wait. Please, can you help me understand something? You mean the person in question said the Catholic Church was his preferred religion amongst others and then he classified Jehovah’s Witnesses under those who are deceiving others and drawing disciples after themselves BUT he had to paste a full article from our website to prove a point in one of his threads that real Christians do not get involved with politics? And in just the same year? Wow. Just wow. |
| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 11:09pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse:You are so dumb and brainwashed you don't know how to derail. After you are done fooling yourself you answer this question:
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| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 11:11pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
DappaD:All these madness is just to avoid this question, but here is it again
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| Re: JW 001 Should True Christians Support Wars? by maximunimpact(m): 11:13pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
MaxInDHouse:I don't give a fvck about catholic Church or JWs, but all I want is an answer to this:
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