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Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Barristter07: 11:27pm On May 29, 2019
Emusan:
You're still lying....

From the links you provided, where did you see it written that He EXISTS As GOD the Son either before creation or birth?

Even the links you provided never claimed this... yet you're still lying boldly.

Just see how you're contradicting yourself in one post and no even place to hide your rotten shame face.

In addition to Galatians 4:4 emphasis on Sent . when was he sent, at that point was he a son ?

John 3:17

" God ... Send his son INTO the world "

Whom did God send INTO the world ( it was in the world that Mary gave birth to him ) ?

Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Image123(m): 11:27pm On May 29, 2019
TATIME:
@ Jozzy4!
See the way and manner of the one who thinks we feel obliged to answer his questions! if he could use the collective adverb "WHAT'S OUR BUSINESS" is that not a sign he has taken a stand with some people?
Had it been he spoke for himself alone, i will know he wants to know the difference but as long as he is part of them then he should HUMBLY meet my brothers and sisters in PRIVATE away from "THEM" to know! John 3:1-2
It's a public forum, people are reading so don't be deceived to think otherwise. It was pointless for you to tell us that maximus (or what is his name) is a new convert. You could make your point without saying that, except he didn't represent you well? Of course you're not obliged to answer my questions, i myself don't go round answering every question. But you either discuss or not, you either keep quiet and observe like the majority or you don't. Don't come telling me that is how Jesus did it, only to later give excuses of visibility. It's not our(any reader's) business to know the spiritual age of any person. What is relevant are reasonable answers if you have them.
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Emusan(m): 11:30pm On May 29, 2019
Jozzy4:
In Trinitarianism this "Logos" is also called God the Son OR the second person of the Trinity. Theologian Bernard Ramm noted that "It has been standard teaching in historic Christology that the Logos, the Son, existed before the incarnation. That the Son so existed before the incarnation has been called the pre-existence of Christ."[3







https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-existence_of_Christ

It will continue to haunt you grin grin
If not because you lack basic English

Your highlight says "the Son, existed before the incarnation" is it the same with "He existed AS God the Son"

Where was this statement "...He exists as GOD the Son before creation or birth" ever been made?

So far you're just a lying JWs like your father devil...
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Image123(m): 11:33pm On May 29, 2019
TATIME:
Your post says WHAT'S OUR BUSINESS?
Meaning you're NOT asking for yourself but for some group of persons, so i'll implore you to LEAVE THEM BEHIND if you're truthfully willing to learn! wink
Okay, nairaland readers, you are hereby left behind, i want to learn. I hope you don't link me with anybody later on though, I'll try reminding you.
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Barristter07: 11:36pm On May 29, 2019
Emusan:
[s]

Read my post above



Yeah they were born through your ass

Now you have added earth...if I asked you to provide evidence, you'll be crying me a river. [/s]
I take this as no response .

Here is your statement
Emusan
Creations were created not born.
Are you created despite you were born ?

Are mountains BORN ?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Barristter07: 11:41pm On May 29, 2019
Emusan:
If not because you lack basic English


Your highlight says "the Son, existed before the incarnation"
is it the same with "He existed AS God the Son"

Where was this statement "...He exists as GOD the Son before creation or birth" ever been made?

So far you're just a lying JWs like your father devil...
grin now the son is no longer God the son, at least the Trinity doesnt exist at the time . Good

Do you agree with the bolded?

Cc: jozzy4
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by malvisguy212: 11:52pm On May 29, 2019
Jozzy4:
Have help you fix your silly conclusion at 4.

That doesn't change the fact he is already firstborn from the dead and firstborn of creation.

Firstborn of the dead experience death .

Firstborn of creation was also a created being. In this case , the first to be created! Rev 3:14
There is a Greek word which means first created ( protoktistos ) but Paul did not use this word of Christ. king David was place first born, but was king David the first born of Jesse ?

if you people insist that Christ was created in col 1:15. then it mean in John 1:3 Christ made himself which is a big error.

Colossians 1:17 teaches that Christ is BEFORE ALL THINGS . If Jehovah created Christ, as Jehovah
Witnesses teach, then we could say that Jehovah
is before all things. (Jehovah existed even
before Christ was created, according to
Jehovah's Witness doctrine.) But it would not
be true that Christ is before all things. This is
why the Jehovah's Witnesses must insert the
word " OTHER ." [Christ is before all (other)
things.] Remove the word "other" (which is not
found in the Greek text and should be removed)
and the verse contradicts Jehovah Witness
doctrine. Those who believe that Jesus Christ is
the eternal Creator-God have no problem with
these verses exactly as they are in the Greek
text. There is no need to insert the word
"other."
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Emusan(m): 11:52pm On May 29, 2019
Barristter07:

In addition to Galatians 4:4 emphasis on Sent . when was he sent, at that point was he a son ?

John 3:17

" God ... Send his son INTO the world "

Whom did God send INTO the world ( it was in the world that Mary gave birth to him ) ?

Christ sent His followers INTO the WORLD
Christ said every man that cometh INTO THE WORLD
After seeing the miracle that Jesus did, they said: "...this is of a truth that prophet that should come INTO THE WORLD"

Being on earth doesn't mean you can't be sent into the world.

Christ said whom the Father hath SANCTIFIED, and SENT INTO the World...was the sanctification happened in heaven or at birth?

Apostle Paul says: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that CHRIST JESUS came INTO THE WORLD... "

So it's no more Son that came it's now Jesus Christ.

I'll continue to expose your scriptural ignorance.
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Emusan(m): 12:03am On May 30, 2019
Barristter07:
I take this as no response .

Here is your statement


Are you created despite you were born ?

Are mountains BORN ?
Of course only JWs will not know the reason why human are called creation of God.

Silly you, why did you remove earth?

Yes mountains are born from your ass
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by malvisguy212: 12:07am On May 30, 2019
Jozzy4:
Let's see what might means

Is he yet to become first born from the dead ?
you said first born of creation mean Christ was created, what about first born from the dead ? is He also the first to be raised from the dead ?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by johnw47: 12:26am On May 30, 2019
TATIME:
You're blessed Sir!
ha ha garbage mouth false jw tatime
you keep proving the psalm speaking of you
Psa 62:4  ... they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

smiley so duh
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by johnw47: 12:35am On May 30, 2019
Jesus often showed that He is God by the things He said. for those with eyes to see

Jesus said
Mat 19:17  And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 

and a little after He said
Mat 20:15  Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?




false jw's, the blinded
2Co_4:4  In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Barristter07: 12:52am On May 30, 2019
Emusan:
Of course only JWs will not know the reason why human are called creation of God.

Silly you, why did you remove earth?


Yes mountains are born from your ass
Good day!
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Barristter07: 1:27am On May 30, 2019
Emusan:
Christ sent His followers INTO the WORLD
Christ said every man that cometh INTO THE WORLD
After seeing the miracle that Jesus did, they said: "...this is of a truth that prophet that should come INTO THE WORLD"
Here is the Text you allude to.


John 17:18, “As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.”


Emphasis on " Sent " .. Jesus disciples are from the earth . so we understand that at the moment of instructing them on what to say and their assignment, it was on earth.

Is Jesus from this realm ? Again: God send his son , from where ? From where was he given instructions on what to say and speak ?

One things stands out, he is a son at the point of been sent .




Being on earth
doesn't mean you can't be sent into the world.
And He was saying to them, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. John 8:23

Does that ring a bell concerning his been sent inr the world ?

Christ said whom the Father hath SANCTIFIED, and SENT INTO the World...was the sanctification happened in heaven or at birth?

He replied to them: “Do you say to me whom the Father sanctified and dispatched into the world, ‘You blaspheme ,’ because I said, I am God’s Son?”​
- John 10:36

Sanctified here means to be set apart , When ?
John 8:38 I am telling you the things I have seen while WITH the Father .

He also said the father has told him what he is to say .

All this occur with his been set apart for a special assignment. Yet he said while with the Father . showing he is a son..
Apostle Paul says: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that CHRIST JESUS came INTO THE WORLD... "

So it's no more Son that came it's now Jesus Christ.

I'll continue to expose your scriptural ignorance.
The person called Jesus Christ was sent from where ?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Nobody: 4:09am On May 30, 2019
Image123:
Okay, nairaland readers, you are hereby left behind, i want to learn. I hope you don't link me with anybody later on though, I'll try reminding you.
Your two Questions.
(1) Born again
(2) Going to heaven

The two are linked together in just one concept. God never create humans for heavenly life{Psalms 115:16} that is why HE almost said nothing about what could be found in heaven from the beginning,but concentrated on what HE prepared for us as a home our indestructible EARTH!{Genesis 1:1-31}
Satan{a rebellious angel} inflenced Adam and Eve on a decision to RULE themselves {absolute freedom} which wasn't an attribute of any of God's creatures even angels in heaven had relative freedom. John 8:28
God had warn them of the consequences of that because this will eventually bring harm upon them and other creatures. Jeremiah 10:23, Ecclesiastes 4:1, 8:9
That is why DEATH must stop their continuous existence to reduce the damage they will eventually cause. Genesis 2:16-17
Jesus {angel Michael} willingly decided to redeem affected OBEDIENT humans who knew nothing about all of these{Daniel 12:1} God promised to give him enough time to train them to perfection. Psalms 110:1 Revelations 20:1-5
Jesus decided to take few humans to join him as corulers in the process {Luke 22:30} these chosen ones will all be from the descendants of Jacob{Israel} and rule the earth as His representatives from Jerusalem. But the Israelites forfeited this privilege by killing lots of God's messengers including Jesus Himself, so the invitation to participate in His government was blown open to other races. Matthew 22:1-14
So since Jerusalem is guilty of innocent blood { Matthew 27:25} the seat of government must change {Matthew 23:37} and as no other place on earth is fitting for such holy task, Jesus decided to take His corulers to another place "HEAVEN". John 14:1-4
That is why FEW humans will go and rule with Jesus in "heaven". And since God did not create humans with such a prospect, there is an urgent need for a compulsory rebirth for them to live as spirits{angels} in heaven.Matthew 22:30
So they MUST be BORN AGAIN, that means they need another kind of body not physical, that is why ONLY God HIMSELF {NOT Jesus} will choose them and anoint them with his spirit! Matthew 20:20-23
The rest of faithful mankind will live forever according to the original plan here on earth! Psalms 37:9-11,29 Matthew 5:5 Revelations 14:6
So only a limited number will go and rule with Jesus in heaven. Revelation 14:1
We are NOT part of that fold{John 10:16} that is why we are Neither born again nor have heavenly hope!
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Image123(m): 4:50am On May 30, 2019
TATIME:
Your two Questions.
(1) Born again
(2) Going to heaven

The two are linked together in just one concept. God never create humans for heavenly life{Psalms 115:16} that is why HE almost said nothing about what could be found in heaven from the beginning,but concentrated on what HE prepared for us as a home our indestructible EARTH!{Genesis 1:1-31}
Satan{a rebellious angel} inflenced Adam and Eve on a decision to RULE themselves {absolute freedom} which wasn't an attribute of any of God's creatures even angels in heaven had relative freedom. John 8:28
God had warn them of the consequences of that because this will eventually bring harm upon them and other creatures. Jeremiah 10:23, Ecclesiastes 4:1, 8:9
That is why DEATH must stop their continuous existence to reduce the damage they will eventually cause. Genesis 2:16-17
Jesus {angel Michael} willingly decided to redeem affected OBEDIENT humans who knew nothing about all of these{Daniel 12:1} God promised to give him enough time to train them to perfection. Psalms 110:1 Revelations 20:1-5
Jesus decided to take few humans to join him as corulers in the process {Luke 22:30} these chosen ones will all be from the descendants of Jacob{Israel} and rule the earth as His representatives from Jerusalem. But the Israelites forfeited this privilege by killing lots of God's messengers including Jesus Himself, so the invitation to participate in His government was blown open to other races. Matthew 22:1-14
So since Jerusalem is guilty of innocent blood { Matthew 27:25} the seat of government must change {Matthew 23:37} and as no other place on earth is fitting for such holy task, Jesus decided to take His corulers to another place "HEAVEN". John 14:1-4
That is why FEW humans will go and rule with Jesus in "heaven". And since God did not create humans with such a prospect, there is an urgent need for a compulsory rebirth for them to live as spirits{angels} in heaven.Matthew 22:30
So they MUST be BORN AGAIN, that means they need another kind of body not physical, that is why ONLY God HIMSELF {NOT Jesus} will choose them and anoint them with his spirit! Matthew 20:20-23
The rest of faithful mankind will live forever according to the original plan here on earth! Psalms 37:9-11,29 Matthew 5:5 Revelations 14:6
So only a limited number will go and rule with Jesus in heaven. Revelation 14:1
We are NOT part of that fold{John 10:16} that is why we are Neither born again nor have heavenly hope!
You've answered well at last, good. Thank you. Hmmmm, i see, let me be polite. I'll comment later in the day. Thank you again.
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Nobody:
Image123:
You've answered well at last, good. Thank you. Hmmmm, i see, let me be polite. I'll comment later in the day. Thank you again.
You're welcome!
That's just a short summary of lots and lots of information why we're always coming to knock on your doors to disturb you! So permit me to apologise in behalf of any of my brothers and sisters that might have knocked on your door univited!
You may wonder why then do most people now living believes they're all going to heaven {land of the spirit} where some will enjoy and others will be tormented in fire in separate sections?
Well the answer to this may surprise you!
The Bible is a message from our Grand creator but everything passed through the office of HIS firstborn who studied us closely and revealed it the best way to help HUMBLE OBEDIENT humans! That is why Jesus is called "the word of God" John 1:1&18
Most of the infomations THE WORD passes for future references comes in form of illustrations so people who are arrogant, stubborn or selfish at heart can never understand it! Daniel 12:10
All humans are sinners meaning we're not worthy of any close relationship with the holy ones {God and his angels}! Romans 6:23
That is why any contact with sinful humans is out of God's UNDESERVED KINDNESS{GRACE}
So if God out of heavens looked down and reveal some life saving info to ONE person or a GROUP of persons{Genesis 6:5-9} whoever insisted on having the same privilege is ON HIS OWN! That is why most people today are preaching and teaching what they thought God would have said instead of searching for those whom God have revealed the sacred secrets to!
Jesus said all of them will die just as most people who thought the same in Noah's day! Luke 17:26
For your information Sir, NOAH WASN'T THE ONLY PREACHER OF HIS TIME, but he was the only person with whom God is pleased to reveal what will happen while others were arguing that it couldn't have been ONLY Noah that God must speak ! 2Peter 2:5
God always gave signs whenever HE is about to destroy disobedient people, but it's a pity that he has decided NOT to give any sign this time{ Matthew 16:4}
So many people who STUBBORNLY chose to disbelieve us, know within themselves that there is something unique about the organization Jehovah's Witnesses but all they're expecting to see is SIGNS!
Forgetting what Jesus said! Matthew 16:4
*Well Jonah never performed any signs!
*His prophecy against Nineveh didn't happen until much later{When Jonah and most of his contemporaries have died}
So don't follow the crowd! Exodus 23:2 Read your Bible and meditate thoroughly to identify the GROUP God is using in this end time to pass life saving information! Matthew 10:3-42
You're welcome once again, God bless you!
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by asalimpo(m): 7:15am On May 30, 2019
Jozzy4:
You forgot that place said HaaVE this same MIND in you

So that means its proper for a Christian to see themselves as equal to God ?
How does that verse alter the meaning of this verse i quoted?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Jozzy4: 7:51am On May 30, 2019
malvisguy212:
you said first born of creation mean Christ was created, what about first born from the dead ? is He also the first to be raised from the dead ?
Yes, the first to be truly raised from the dead and not to see death again.
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Emusan(m): 8:02am On May 30, 2019
Barristter07:
Here is the Text you allude to.


John 17:18, “As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.”


Emphasis on " Sent " .. Jesus disciples are from the earth . so we understand that at the moment of instructing them on what to say and their assignment, it was on earth.

Is Jesus from this realm ? Again: God send his son , from where? From where was he given instructions on what to say and speak?

One things stands out, he is a son at the point of been sent.
One funny thing from this hogwash is that you believe Jesus is a pure human nothing divine in his nature.

But all what you're being trying to prove point toward that THE PERSON in heaven is the same person on earth.

Anyways, I'm done replying you about being SENT

And He was saying to them, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. John 8:23

Does that ring a bell concerning his been sent inr the world ?
But you said Jesus is just a human and nothing divine in his nature, how comehuh

I guess He borrowed the birth flesh just like He did after resurrection as you believe, right?

He replied to them: “Do you say to me whom the Father sanctified and dispatched into the world, ‘You blaspheme ,’ because I said, I am God’s Son?”​ - John 10:36

Sanctified here means to be set apart , When ?
John 8:38 I am telling you the things I have seen while WITH the Father.
Who doesn't know?
But your John 3:38 doesn't have anything to do with that

He also said the father has told him what he is to say
And the instructions can't come while on earth.

All this occur with his been set apart for a special assignment. Yet he said while with the Father . showing he is a son..
Olodo....
From Luke 1:35 which you haven't grabbed...the angel has already established that the thing Mary will give birth to SHALL BE CALLED the Son of God...so what is the fuse all about, if Jesus addresses God as His Father?

The person called Jesus Christ was sent from where?
Look at the choice of words you used here, it means there's another person outside the person of human Christ.

Funny I can see you find it hard to explain Apostle Paul statement. But remember you've been shouting what God sent is SON now Apostle Paul says Jesus Christ.

That PERSON is the WORD OF GOD who became human and called The Son of God.
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by malvisguy212: 9:02am On May 30, 2019
Jozzy4:
Yes, the first to be truly raised from the dead and not to see death again.
there was resurrection from the dead in the old testament and in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus was not the first to be resurrected from the dead. so again, what is the meaning of Jesus being the firstborn from the dead ?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Emusan(m): 9:38am On May 30, 2019
malvisguy212:
there was resurrection from the dead in the old testament and in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus was not the first to be resurrected from the dead. so again, what is the meaning of Jesus being the firstborn from the dead ?
The first to be recreated after death, you know he was raised as spirit wink wink
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by malvisguy212: 9:44am On May 30, 2019
Emusan:
The first to be recreated after death, you know he was raised as spirit wink wink
yes. unlike other, He was raised to die NO more. long time bro.
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Emusan(m): 10:09am On May 30, 2019
malvisguy212:
yes. unlike other, He was raised to die NO more. long time bro.
Smile...

Long time sir!
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by malvisguy212: 10:31am On May 30, 2019
Emusan:
Smile...
Long time sir!
my mentor . am good , love your response to this jw brothers
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Jozzy4: 1:15pm On May 30, 2019
asalimpo:
How does that verse alter the meaning of this verse i quoted?
Read it again, if Jesus thought it not robbery to be equal to GOD, can we have the same mind and see ourselve equal to God ?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Jozzy4: 1:17pm On May 30, 2019
malvisguy212:
yes. unlike other, He was raised to die NO more. long time bro.
So how is this different from what I told you ?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Barristter07: 2:59pm On May 30, 2019
Emusan:
Who doesn't know?
But your John 3:38 doesn't have anything to do with that
John 3:38 established that at the point of been sent he was with the Father . so when it says God send his son, it refers to his pre human existence

And the instructions can't come while on earth.
While I was WITH the Father , does that ring a bell ?

Olodo....
From Luke 1:35 which you haven't grabbed...the angel has already established that the thing Mary will give birth to SHALL BE CALLED the Son of God ...so what is the fuse all about, if Jesus addresses God as His Father?
The text never said WiLL BECOME SON OF GOD . as though he wasn't before, it says he shall be Called ... Compare with Isaiah 9:6 where it says the Child SHALL BE CALLED Mighty God , wonderful counselor '

Does that suggest Jesus wasn't wise enough before his coming to earth to be a wonderful counselor ?

To you Emusan, I ask: Does that imply he wasn't a Mighty God before coming on earth as well since it says Shall be called ?

Look at the choice of words you used here, it means there's another person outside the person of human Christ.

Funny I can see you find it hard to explain Apostle Paul statement. But remember you've been shouting what God sent is SON now Apostle Paul says Jesus Christ.

That PERSON is the WORD OF GOD who became human and called The Son of God.
I have no issues with apostle Paul statement. It doesn't change the facts
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Barristter07: 3:07pm On May 30, 2019
malvisguy212:
there was resurrection from the dead in the old testament and in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus was not the first to be resurrected from the dead. so again, what is the meaning of Jesus being the firstborn from the dead ?
Kindly Explain Revelation 3:14 . Is Jesus the beginning of Gods creation ?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by asalimpo(m): 3:47pm On May 30, 2019
Jozzy4:
Read it again, if Jesus thought it not robbery to be equal to GOD, can we have the same mind and see ourselve equal to God ?
this blatantly lying comment. As a jw,you will go to any length to deny the diety of Jesus including changing the scriptures without justification.
At least b honest about your stance. There is no way, you can read that verse and come to the conclusion you are trying to derive.
The mere whiff of man thinking he is equal to God is ludacriss and never crossed the minds of the people the letter was written to. When were the philipians afflicted with such megalomania?
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by asalimpo(m): 4:38pm On May 30, 2019
Jozzy4

phil2:
v5: let this mind be in you,which was also in Christ Jesus - in other words,have this kind of attitude
v6: Who, being in the form of God,thought it not robbery to be equal with God Who=Jesus Christ. Who is not the philipians. Who also refers to the object of the sentence in v5-Christ Jesus.
v7 but made himself of no reputation,and took upon himself the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
and being found in fashion as a man,he humbled himself,and became obedient unto death,even the death on the cross
v9 Wherefore God hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above every name:
the verses enjoins the addressed to have an attitude of humility just like Christ Jesus had. He had every justifction to disdain his mission but He didnt rather He humbled Himself.

This is from the living bible:
Your attitude should be the kind that was shown us by Jesus Christ, 6: who,though he was God,did not demand and cling to his rights as God 7: but laid aside his mighty power and glory,taking the disguise of a slave and becoming like men
Re: Discussion on Doctrine between a Christian and a Jehovah's Witness by Image123(m): 5:01pm On May 30, 2019
Good to have you reply once again. i am glad that you've copiously referred to different parts and passages in the Bible, therefore i want to believe and hope that we will not have problems with me doing likewise. i would WISH though that you'd quote the passages to emphasize their relevance to the discuss. Also, i hope that we avoid needless issues being raised, which will serve more as distractions and booby traps to the subject at hand. We are talking about being born again and going to heaven. There is presently no need distracting us with other issues that will cause contention.

TATIME:
Your two Questions.
(1) Born again
(2) Going to heaven

The two are linked together in just one concept. God never create humans for heavenly life{Psalms 115:16} that is why HE almost said nothing about what could be found in heaven from the beginning,but concentrated on what HE prepared for us as a home our indestructible EARTH!{Genesis 1:1-31}
Psa 115:16  The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Num_32:7  And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?
1Sa_1:27  For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
Ezr_1:2  Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
Mat 28:18  And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 
 

From the above scriptures i just quoted, i think we would be overstretching things to conclude that God never create humans for heavenly life, simply because a verse said the earth has being given to men. God giving you something does not mean that is the limit or end or permanence. As Bible readers, we both know that God has given rest to Israel, gave land to Israel but they later lost it, then got some later, more later, lose some, lose all, and on and on. Secondly, i quoted Hannah whom God gave Samuel. Of course, we do not say God never gave her other children. Cyrus was given kingdoms by God, but it was in no way permanent. Again, my point is straightforward, it is a far-stretch to conclude that God limited man by giving him earth.

Satan{a rebellious angel} inflenced Adam and Eve on a decision to RULE themselves {absolute freedom} which wasn't an attribute of any of God's creatures even angels in heaven had relative freedom. John 8:28
God had warn them of the consequences of that because this will eventually bring harm upon them and other creatures. Jeremiah 10:23, Ecclesiastes 4:1, 8:9
That is why DEATH must stop their continuous existence to reduce the damage they will eventually cause. Genesis 2:16-17
Jesus {angel Michael} willingly decided to redeem affected OBEDIENT humans who knew nothing about all of these{Daniel 12:1} God promised to give him enough time to train them to perfection. Psalms 110:1 Revelations 20:1-5
On these we are largely agreed except for few parts that have nothing to do with what we are talking about, but i'll pass.

Jesus decided to take few humans to join him as corulers in the process {Luke 22:30} these chosen ones will all be from the descendants of Jacob{Israel} and rule the earth as His representatives from Jerusalem. But the Israelites forfeited this privilege by killing lots of God's messengers including Jesus Himself, so the invitation to participate in His government was blown open to other races. Matthew 22:1-14
So since Jerusalem is guilty of innocent blood { Matthew 27:25} the seat of government must change {Matthew 23:37} and as no other place on earth is fitting for such holy task, Jesus decided to take His corulers to another place "HEAVEN". John 14:1-4
That is why FEW humans will go and rule with Jesus in "heaven". And since God did not create humans with such a prospect, there is an urgent need for a compulsory rebirth for them to live as spirits{angels} in heaven.Matthew 22:30
i like the bolded part " the invitation blown open to other races. So your understanding is that few humans from different races are going to heaven, fair. But why do you think you are not among this few? What do you think is the criteria for this few? Do you know this few?

So they MUST be BORN AGAIN, that means they need another kind of body not physical, that is why ONLY God HIMSELF {NOT Jesus} will choose them and anoint them with his spirit! Matthew 20:20-23
"to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren."
Sitting on the left hand and right hand of Jesus are two physical positions as the two disciples, their mother and the Ten remaining disciples clearly saw it. Except you are assuming only two humans are going to heaven, there is no need to bring up this scripture here. Jesus said to Nicodemus, "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again".
There is nothing in that passage suggesting that He was referring to a few people's needs. He called it a MUST. 

The rest of faithful mankind will live forever according to the original plan here on earth! Psalms 37:9-11,29 Matthew 5:5 Revelations 14:6
So only a limited number will go and rule with Jesus in heaven. Revelation 14:1
We are NOT part of that fold{John 10:16} that is why we are Neither born again nor have heavenly hope!
Again, to get or inherit or be given something does not exclude having other things. If for instance, you inherit your predecessor or whoever's car, that does not mean that is all you are forever limited to. Inheriting the earth is not a limitation but a promise. Man inheriting the earth which he was given but later lost is a promise. But there remains more promises in the Bible of things God wants to give His children.
Joh 10:16  And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

If the other sheep here is who is going to heaven, having heavenly hope, and Jesus said the 12 disciples are not part of this fold, then you say JWs are not part of the fold. So who are these people?
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