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Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:15pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
Now let's go through Paul's words.
2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knowethwink such an one caught up to the third heaven.

3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knowethwink

4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
So even Paul was not sure if his Journey to the 3rd heaven was a physical experience or if it was his spirit. Yet he was humble enough to say, 'I don't know.'
He did not need to lie that the 3rd heaven was on earth or was a thing of the mind.

Now to some English class

From Paul's statement, it's clear that the 3rd heaven is a place outside your mind, and not a state of mind.
If it was a state of mind there wouldn't have been a need for him to talk about whether in or out of the body.
You do not go to a state of mind in or out of your body because your mind is within you.

I advise you to talk with someone who understands English a bit better, trust me, it would give you better understanding of the scriptures.
Why third heaven?
Where is the first and second heaven?


The same applies to DEATH, the Bible mention SECOND DEATH so why the second?
What is the first DEATH? smiley
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:17pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
I never said the robber was born again.
So he can't enter God's kingdom! John 3:3-5 smiley
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by achorladey: 12:27pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
I think MaxinDHouse and his JW flock need to read George Orwell's Animal Farm. Remember, All animals are equal but some are more equal than the others.
They have created an evil inequality that God never established.
The bible says blessed are the poor in spirit for they shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. But no matter how people like MaxinDHouse try to be poor in spirit, he will never reap the blessings of God because he is a member of a group that has prevented him from the blessings and rewards of God.
If anyone wants the fullness of God's blessings, he cannot be a member of such a group.
He will also need to read 1984 by same George Orwell. A book budaatum gave me a link ahead of time not knowing I will equally read a book that analyse the Jehovah's Witnesses religious organization mode of operation using that same book.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:27pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
So he can't enter God's kingdom! John 3:3-5 smiley
He can if he was born again and he can if he becomes born again
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:28pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
The bible says blessed are the poor in spirit for they shall inherit the kingdom of heaven.
YES the poor in spirit will go to heaven! Matthew 5:3
While the humble will inherit the earth! Matthew 5:5

Two different destinations! wink
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:28pm On Dec 07, 2023
achorladey:
He will also need to read 1984 by same George Orwell. A book budaatum gave me a link ahead of time not knowing I will equally read a book that analyse the Jehovah's Witnesses religious organization mode of operation using that same book.
Well he only reads Awake but he is still sleeping.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:29pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
YES the poor in spirit will go to heaven! Matthew 5:3
While the humble will inherit the earth! Matthew 5:5

Two different destinations! wink
So what happens to you if you are poor in spirit, where would you go grin grin grin grin.
Hope you know what it is to be poor in spirit in the first place?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:30pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
He can if he was born again and he can if he becomes born again
Now you're speaking quality ENGLISH! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:32pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
So what happens to you if you are poor in spirit, where would you go grin grin grin grin.
Hope you know what it is to be poor in spirit in the first place?
If i explain you will still say it's GUESSWORK.

So hold onto what Jesus said at least he talked about TWO different destinations not one! wink
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:34pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Now you're speaking quality ENGLISH! cheesy
You are finding it hard to understand this very simple English so let me help you.
If he was born again before his encounter on the cross, he will enter the kingdom of God and if be becomes born again after his encourage on the cross, he will enter the kingdom of God.
Are you clear now?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:35pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
If i explain you will still say it's GUESSWORK.

So hold onto what Jesus said at least he talked about TWO different destinations not one! wink
Please don't explain if you don't intend to use the bible. You personal opinion doesn't interest me
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:36pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
If i explain you will still say it's GUESSWORK.

So hold onto what Jesus said at least he talked about TWO different destinations not one! wink
Most JW who are poor in spirit would loss out from the promises of God because the refused to be born again.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by achorladey: 12:42pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
You are finding it hard to understand this very simple English so let me help you.
If he was born again before his encounter on the cross, he will enter the kingdom of God and if be becomes born again after his encourage on the cross, he will enter the kingdom of God.
Are you clear now?
To add to this, the extent of the condition of the thief heart and the plea to Jesus that he should be remembered in his kingdom can only be ascertained by the same Jesus who made the promise that the thief will be with him in Paradise grin grin grin


They believe it is Jehovah that chooses who is born again or not. Why not stick to that and leave assumptions and speculations about something they are not sure.

MaxInDHouse the madness and insanities peddling peddler was even assuming on behalf of the thief what he will do had he being released from the execution grin grin grin grin
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:49pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
Most JW who are poor in spirit would loss out from the promises of God because the refused to be born again.
At least Jesus mentioned two categories of blessed ones:

Poor in spirit to go to heaven! Matthew 5:3
Humble ones to live on earth! Matthew 5:5


So continue meditating on that! wink
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:50pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
You are finding it hard to understand this very simple English so let me help you.
If he was born again before his encounter on the cross, he will enter the kingdom of God and if be becomes born again after his encourage on the cross, he will enter the kingdom of God.
Are you clear now?
God's word said:
Righteous ones will live by reason of faith and if he shrinks back God has no pleasure in him! Hebrews 10:38

Have you ever heard of any servant of God whom He declared righteous but was a former ARMED ROBBER?

That's why we often say you people don't know the Bible God at all! smiley
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:53pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
At least Jesus mentioned two categories of blessed ones:

Poor in spirit to go to heaven! Matthew 5:3
Humble ones to live on earth! Matthew 5:5


So continue meditating on that! wink
Now you want to justify your confusion.
Being poor in spirit does not mean you should not be Meek and being meek doesn't mean you are not poor in spirit.

It's ok if you don't understand.

Jesus actually spoke about many categories.
Let me ask you, will the peacemakers inherit earth or heaven?
Would the pure in heart inherit earth or heaven?
Would the merciful inherit earth or heaven?
Those that mourn would they inherit the earth or heaven?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:57pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
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Loool are you confused grin grin grin grin grin
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 1:00pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
At least Jesus mentioned two categories of blessed ones:

Poor in spirit to go to heaven! Matthew 5:3
Humble ones to live on earth! Matthew 5:5


So continue meditating on that! wink
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Where would the thousands of JW who have been persecuted go? earth or heaven grin grin grin grin grin grin

Again, those who hunger and thirst after righteousness would they inherit earth or heaven?

Jesu Christ mentioned about 9 categories so can you tell us which ones inherit the earth and who goes to heaven?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by achorladey: 1:01pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
YES the poor in spirit will go to heaven! Matthew 5:3
While the humble will inherit the earth! Matthew 5:5

Two different destinations! wink
When shown the same humble people will inherit the kingdom the madness and insanities peddling peddler will start to peddle another round of speculation.


MaxInDHouse you see yourself as those working with brother's of Jesus Christ now as described in Matthew 25:

What Future for Each Group?

16, 17. What future will the sheep have?

16 Jesus gave his judgment of the sheep: “Come, you who have been blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world.” What a warm invitation​—“Come”! To what? To everlasting life, as he expressed in summation: “The righteous [will enter] into everlasting life.”​—Matthew 25:34, 46.

17 In the parable of the talents, Jesus showed what is required of those who will rule with him in heaven, but in this parable he shows what is expected of the Kingdom’s subjects. (Matthew 25:14-23) Pointedly, because of their undivided support of Jesus’ brothers, the sheep inherit a place in the earthly realm of his Kingdom. They will enjoy life on a paradise earth​—a prospect that God prepared for them “from the founding of the world” of redeemable humans.​—Luke 11:50, 51.
See how they lie and manipulate your brains so much that you are defending the lies packed into your brains with more madness and insanities peddling from your own brains....

Bible said......

Come, you who have been blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world
Your GODS housed in USA said......

Come”! To what? To everlasting life, as he expressed in summation: “The righteous [will enter] into everlasting life.”​
Bible said.....

Come, you who have been blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world
Your GODS said....

this parable he shows what is expected of the Kingdom’s subjects.
What your brain didn't see here you cannot be a subject of your INHERITANCE. grin grin

To kill all your lies and manipulations for close to a week YOUR GODS said....

Pointedly, because of their undivided support of Jesus’ [b]brothers(144,000), the sheep inherit a place in the earthly realm of his Kingdom
In reality that what you call paradise on earth is a place in God's kingdom and you agree it is only born again that will enter into God's kingdomgrin grin grin grin

The thief will be with Jesus in God's kingdom Q. E. D


cc: tctrills

MaxInDHouse are you happy now? Psalms 1:1
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 1:06pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Where would the thousands of JW who have been persecuted go? earth or heaven grin grin grin grin grin grin
Again, those who hunger and thirst after righteousness would they inherit earth or heaven?
Jesu Christ mentioned about 9 categories so can you tell us which ones inherit the earth and who goes to heaven?
When you're ready to learn i will TEACH you.

Jesus mentioned HEAVEN and expressly said it belongs to the poor in spirit he also mentioned EARTH and specifically said it belongs to the humble ones! wink
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by achorladey: 1:11pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
When you're ready to learn i will TEACH you.

Jesus mentioned HEAVEN and expressly said it belongs to the poor in spirit he also mentioned EARTH and specifically said it belongs to the humble ones! wink
Is God's kingdom not in heaven again?

Those who inherit God's kingdom where you stated is the seat of power, what do they inherit? The EARTH grin grin

Even your GODS knows those who say inherit the heavens simultaneously inherit the earth.

Your publications on the meaning of Matthew 5 coming up next....

tctrills sit tight. grin grin grin grin

Another ride is coming regarding this Matthew and how they manipulate their brains grin grin grin grin
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 1:13pm On Dec 07, 2023
POOR IN SPIRIT: HEAVEN! Matthew 5:3

HUMBLE ONES: EARTH! Matthew smiley

Even if i use the scriptures to expatiate on this two categories faithless miscreants will still say it's GUESSWORK.

So keep the two in your copy of the Bible or tear it away but Jesus mentioned two categories of blessed ones in the same chapter! wink
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by achorladey: 1:14pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
POOR IN SPIRIT: HEAVEN! Matthew 5:3

HUMBLE ONES: EARTH! Matthew smiley

Even if i use the scriptures to expatiate on this two categories faithless miscreants will still say it's GUESSWORK.

So keep the two in your copy of the Bible or tear it away but Jesus mentioned two categories of blessed ones in the same chapter! wink
Faithless miscreant peddling won't do you any good regarding this when your lies and manipulations packed into your madness and insanities peddling brains are exposed based on that publication grin grin

Don't be in a hurry just yet grin grin grin
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by achorladey: 1:31pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
God's word said:
Righteous ones will live by reason of faith and if he shrinks back God has no pleasure in him! Hebrews 10:38

Have you ever heard of any servant of God whom He declared righteous but was a former ARMED ROBBER?

That's why we often say you people don't know the Bible God at all! smiley
grin grin grin grin grin when desperation set in to save your face from lies and manipulations of the scripture, your madness and insanities peddling brains will not disappoint

Have you ever heard of any servant of God whom He declared righteous but was a former ARMED ROBBER?
Or do you not know that unrighteous people will not inherit God’s Kingdom?

Do not be misled. Those who are sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, men who submit to homosexual acts, men who practice homosexuality, thieves, greedy people, drunkards, revilers, and extortioners will not inherit God’s Kingdom. 11 And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God.

God's word said:
Righteous ones will live by reason of faith and if he shrinks back God has no pleasure in him! Hebrews 10:38

And your GODS said.....

God's word said:
Righteous ones will live by reason of GOVERNING BODY of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES and if MaxInDHouse shrinks back we YOUR GODS has no pleasure in HIM!Hebrews 10:38

That's why we often say you people don't know the Bible God at all
The Bible God we know shows mercy and compassion to WHOMEVER and it is beyond your limit to QUERY that grin grin grin grin

Stop madness and insanities peddling in order to defend your GODS of men

tctrills come see something grin grin grin
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 1:52pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
When you're ready to learn i will TEACH you.

Jesus mentioned HEAVEN and expressly said it belongs to the poor in spirit he also mentioned EARTH and specifically said it belongs to the humble ones! wink
Now I ask if someone is both poor in spirit and humble, where would he go?
Do you see your lack of understanding?
Let's define poor in spirit as one who looks and depends on God.
Mr MaxinDHouse do you look up to God and depend on him? Would you inherit heaven? grin grin grin grin grin
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 1:54pm On Dec 07, 2023
achorladey:
grin grin grin grin grin when desperation set in to save your face from lies and manipulations of the scripture, your madness and insanities peddling brains will not disappoint



Or do you not know that unrighteous people will not inherit God’s Kingdom?

Do not be misled. Those who are sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, men who submit to homosexual acts, men who practice homosexuality, thieves, greedy people, drunkards, revilers, and extortioners will not inherit God’s Kingdom. 11 And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God.

God's word said:
Righteous ones will live by reason of faith and if he shrinks back God has no pleasure in him! Hebrews 10:38

And your GODS said.....

God's word said:
Righteous ones will live by reason of GOVERNING BODY of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES and if MaxInDHouse shrinks back we YOUR GODS has no pleasure in HIM!Hebrews 10:38



The Bible God we know shows mercy and compassion to WHOMEVER and it is beyond your limit to QUERY that grin grin grin grin

Stop madness and insanities peddling in order to defend your GODS of men

tctrills come see something grin grin grin
My problem with MaxinDHouse is that he does very little of scripture but is huge on personal opinion.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 2:06pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
Now I ask if someone is both poor in spirit and humble, where would he go?
Do you see your lack of understanding?
Let's define poor in spirit as one who looks and depends on God.
Mr MaxinDHouse do you look up to God and depend on him? Would you inherit heaven? grin grin grin grin grin
That's not the interpretation of what Jesus meant by POOR IN SPIRIT!

And as for HUMBLE ONES both are found in the scriptures but your pride to argue is the problem.

However i can see that Jesus mentioned the two different destinations and specifically talked about two categories of blessed ones to inherit them respectively.

So keep on meditating on that! smiley
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 2:08pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
My problem with MaxinDHouse is that he does very little of scripture but is huge on personal opinion.
You're not being sincere even when your friend keep telling you that this is what over 8,000,000 people globally agreed upon as truth you still want to call it PERSONAL OPINION! huh
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 2:18pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
You're not being sincere even when your friend keep telling you that this is what over 8,000,000 people globally agreed upon as truth you still want to call it PERSONAL OPINION! huh
You have never pointed out a lie I ever told. That there are over 1 billion Muslims doesn't make Islam are true so stop this numbers game, it makes no sense.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 2:28pm On Dec 07, 2023
[quote author=MaxInDHouse post=127363257]That's not the interpretation of what Jesus meant by POOR IN SPIRIT!
Oga your dishonesty is world-class, But it would not fly this time around because I actually got that definition of Poor in spirit from a JW publication and I agree with it that's why I used it.
You keep showing that you can't be trusted. You have a constant need and desire to lie.

Now here is the source of my definition.
[url]https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/s/r1/lp-e?q=matthew+5%3A3[/url]
Also, I present a screenshot
I understand that you are more interested in marketing your beliefs but don't ignore the word of God, lying may win you the argument but it would lose you your soul.

Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by achorladey: 2:29pm On Dec 07, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
You're not being sincere even when your friend keep telling you that this is what over 8,000,000 people globally agreed upon as truth you still want to call it PERSONAL OPINION! huh
huge on personal opinion of your GODS and personal opinion of your madness and insanities peddling brains.

It is what 9 men housed in USA agreed upon not what you and the remaining figure agreed upon.

They already stated repeatedly that they make mistakes in doctrines and organisation direction. Those doctrines and organisation direction has nothing to do with your contribution or agreement. Stop lying behind sincere. Anyone who go against their authority and fail to submit to whatever they say and that they are not what they are gets the boot. Looool!
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 2:32pm On Dec 07, 2023
tctrills:
You have never pointed out a lie I ever told. That there are over 1 billion Muslims doesn't make Islam are true so stop this numbers game, it makes no sense.
You talked about use of English today yet you're misusing words. Whatever over 8 million people agreed upon is no longer PERSONAL.
So withdraw that statement! wink
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