Have you read the material(publications) that come out of the WTS?
Sorry to say, but there is no doubt these God's spirit is working with these people. Otherwise, how could they print such helpful material? And more importantly... why would God allow anyone to use His name in vain?
@SmalltimR you think about it...god didnt allow his name to be used..they took it. They had the arrogance to use his name in vain.Think some more..why would god wait till the 19 century to start making books and magazines? He didnt. The bible is and will always be the only book from god. Where in the bible does it say that god will use the wtbts as his only means?
how about 9 million dollars and gazooodles in french francs in very chic swiss bank?????? arguing over chapter and verse???? ask some other questions maybe??????
Russel did not have a problem worshipping Jesus, even though he did not believe he was God. Since then, the significance of Jesus, and the attention paid to him has greatly decreased in the organisation. Jesus is truly the light of the world, so less Jesus means less light, not more.
Keep on preaching! I'm gald to see that the Holy Spirit of God woke you up! We need to shead tear an cry over the lost. If they do not get saved when alive- it will be eternally too late for them once passed from this world.
I know an ex- JW. She is in another church now. do not stop preaching. Do not stop praying!
So you're saying people who follow the WT , all those families and friends that you knew are going to burn in HELL? That sounds reasonable. Burn your hand with a lighter and imaging that pain all over your body for enternity then think about what you just said. Does that sound like a God of love and justice to you ? Sounds more like something Satan would do .
@SleepWalker809 I think so too, but even in the past have gotten lost in in thinking such lies like hell and the trinity but i'll stick with the JW and study deeper. WT Teches the true about God The True God Jehovah
Hey I looked back on your vids now to see the history. Well, I am sure you hear that you look so much happier and more fufilled now than you did two years ago. Congratulations, I think you found what you needed.
Dude, you arent seeing the true infinite that is here for you. They tripped you bad. You are stuck like the guy who divorces his wife then never quits talking about her. That guy is still controlled by the woman he tried to leave. Dont let this thing consume you. I know about this. I was Mormon for 17 years. It takes a lot of courage to move on and do good. Let it go
My dear brother, you have a lot of anger against JWs and, understandably so. I know you say you do not hate the JWs but take some time and search your feelings. You have a lot of pain/anger/rage there. It is important for you to talk about these things therapeutically. When we leave there is always pain and we need to speak out about our pain. I tell you this because I love you and I know that this is only "one" of the many things that keeps us from the Light.. our own lack of love b/c of anger.
I can honestly say I dont hate Jehovah Witnesses, I love this people, I was one for so many years. And to be honest, sure there was a time I was angry over the sheer hypocrisy and unchristian spirit displayed in that Organization, but I have not allowed that to make me bitter. On the contray, now that I am in Christ Jesus, I could never be more happy serving praisng God, and helping JW's come to know and have fellowship with the True JEHOVAH God!
That's the thing about the Light (our Lord), he often shows us what we don't want to see, the truth that is in our hearts. You admitted you had anger, that is true. When we come to the Light, our anger does not go away that quickly. It can take a long time before we can finally come to peace. I was one like you and I can still notice a lot of your anger still remains with you. Anger and pain.
But know this, that if you are helping JWs that's a wonderful thing. Being angry is ok. You can be angry and still help. It's just that I would like you to be aware of it since it seems like you are really trying to come to the Light. If it is the Light you seek, ask, and he will show you all that is "really" in your heart... whether it is good or bad. Love you, God bless!
You answer your own HATE,and prove it by your reply.You put a priority on helping the JWS not others. If you truly found JESUS, then you help all to meet Jesus. You dont help JWs to leave, as if a priority above helping Catholics to leave, nor do you help others to stay away from JWs, be anything but stay away from JWs. THIS proves the hate is there behind you sweet smile of contentment saying you are no longer angry and wish to save people. It is like coming back from fornication, so now (cont)
(cont)It is like coming back from fornication,so you now think you can grab others teenagers & accuse them of the path of fornication by your new found ability to see how anyhone is led to that path of wrong.YOU have NOT repented if you think it now makes YOU clean,and others as dirt. YOU have no buisness accusing children or parents of headed to fornication as you did.Youre the one snatched form the fire if you repent, you dont come back snatching others from fire who are not near it.So wrong
@Aaron2895 once you find out all the cover ups and how they are fooling people so they won't leave the organization why wouldn't you be angry ? i went through so much crap as a jw and before i was one but i didn't leave the "truth" once you open your eyes you will see and your eyes are closed knowledge is power and the watchtower knows that thats why they tell you to stay from so called apostate i can't even talk to my family they think i'm crazy they won't even listen its even gods word
@danae417 I can understand. I left the Jdubs over 10 years ago and although I am currently not as angry with them as I was before, I do find certain teachings they still have that arouse my anger. What has helped me was talking it through over and over. This type of processing [my feelings & thoughts] and/or detoxing has helped me greatly. I hope you also could get your frustrations out bc I would be angry w/ my fam as well. God bless :)
Im not sticking up for nobody, but Jafato had a good point. You dont see many religions trying to constantly improve their ways. I am interested in your church, I too have known the ways of how Jehovah's Witnesses can be, I was treated badly and then embarrassed by the circuit overseer.. And i'm hated because i think differently and I question.
Im going on a 40 day fast as of tomorrow and reflect on the spirit of the christ.. God Bless.
no it wont. but you cant dwell on the past forever, just look ahead on what the feature holds.I recomend you grab a copy of 2009 Watchtower 1st november titled (Exposed: Six myths about Christianity)
Wow great video!! excellent way of viewing the light. but wait if the witnesses dont have the light, who does? oh wait ur gonna say its individual. So my response would be so there is no true religion?... then u say... no the kingdom of God is in your heart.... then i say, then why are there so many different religions by the same people who believe that... then u say...,,, ( u see where this is going)
God bless you my friend. You made an eternally correct decision when you left the Jehovah's Witnesses. What is even better is that you still love those who are still in the organization.
Keep making your videos, keep praying for them and you will reach them along with millions of others still walking in darkness.
Newagegamer3018, I gave a video response that deals with canonicity because I see a Biblical skeptic on here debating with you and why certain books aren't included in the canon.
And the writers of Matthew, Mark and Luke were in fact not eye witnesses either, and those were written decades after the time they refer to. Also, the events referred to in the gospels have contradictions from account to account. Not to mention that the census referred to regarding Joseph and Mary is historically incorrect. It happened in a different year, under a different Roman emperor that it says in the gospels. That is a historical fact.
I would definitely disagree with you, so would the majority of Biblical Scholars. The Gospel writers were in fact diciples of Jesus himself and 4 Gospels are the 4 diffrent perpespectives of the 4 eye witnesses of the life, death and ressurection of Jesus. I would definitely love to continue this interesting conversation. For me I didnt jump one crazy religion to another, far from it. I questioned religion itself when I was leaving the WT. There is just far to much evidence for Christ to reject.
At the starting of your video you said "greetings from real truth Ministries" what is this that you speak of? What have you started your own little following or something?
Also, what historical Jesus are you referring to? There is little if any mention of him outside the bible. Why should the gospels be accepted at face value? Additionally, if you accept the gospels that made it into the canon of the bible, do you accept the other gospels that did not? (Gospels of Thomas, Judas, etc) They contain other stories of Jesus that are even more outlandish that that traditional gospels. Are they inerrant truth as well? I ask out of genuine interest in your opinion.
I'll be glad to answer your question! It is not True that Jesus of Nazareth is not mentioned outside of the NT. Josiphus a Jewish Roman Historians makes mention of Him as a "magician" and miracle worker. Also Nero, Herod, and other rulers made mention of the one called "Christ". We have even found evidence for Pontious Pilate, obviously if the Gospel account were not true then surely he would be a witness agaisnt the Christians. Also the other 'Gospels' not included in the NT cannon cannot...
(cont) be considered as any proof for the Historical Jesus for the Gospels included in the NT cannon and the letters therein also, are written by eye witnesses and diciples of the Lord Jesus himself, written within the 1st century in which Christ walked and begun his ministry. The Gospel of Judas and Thomas were not written by eye witnesses and is traced back by the Gnostic movement that rejected the Apostles teachings on Christ and wrote there own Gospels and fabricated letters.
Obviously I'm not going to change your mind, and vice versa. People are gonna believe what they want to believe. But you didn't answer my point about "extraordinary evidence". And I wouldn't expect you too, because faith by definition is in things for which there is no evidence. But the citing by Josephus is universally considered to have been altered later by Christian believers.
When I cited Josephus I was not referring to the one obviously changed by Christians in where they have him say that he was the Son of God and so forth. The much older description given by Josephus was that he was a magician of sorts and called him a trouble maker. And the "extraordinary evidence" I would give for the Case for Christ is the Early Church and its literature regarding the Person and work of Christ. I know that for skeptics this is a ignorant way of looking for the truth of the...
(cont) matter. But its like saying that you refuse to look at the writings of George Washington regarding the Constitution and the Revolutionary War, but to go to the British Constitution and King Georges account of the rebellion of the 13 states because those rebels and George Washington are OBVIOUSLY bias! Imagine scholars and Historians doing that 300 years from now, that is ridiculous.
Once you star to look into this, a whole new world of objective information opens up. I really encourage you to do some research around this, it's very eye-opening. Best to you, and stay strong!
I do truly find these things interesting as I had encountered this information and attack on the Person of Christ when I was still a Jehovah's Witness. Many liberal and atheistic scholars(like the Jesus Seminar) have truly twisted the evidence. The Early Church Fathers alone have already debunked some of the outrageous claims being made, as in their time these claims were fresh and being used to try and debunk Christianity. I recommend "The Case for the Real Jesus" by Lee Strobel. Thanks!
I'd be interested to know how the early chuch father "debunked" the claims. Also, just looking objectively at it, is it more "outrageous" to claim that older myths were adapted to a new character, or to claim that an ancient writing depicting a series of super-natural events is necessarily true? Doesn't the simplest explanation tend to be the correct one? Don't extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence? (more)
Ok give me one mythological character of the ancient world that supposedly has exact stories that are the bases for the Person of Jesus of Nazareth and what would become Christianity. From there I will humbly show you that in reality there are no real historical or archaelogical similiarties between these mythological beings and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Things like the virgin birth, miricles, death and resurrection after three days, and many many more, all all shared with older Pagan gods. These gods were Horus, Osiris, Dionysis, Mithras, and many others. The similarities are glaring, and again, they all came way before the Jesus story. This points logically to the idea that the people who wrote the Jesus story borrowed heavily from older myths, and ascribed the same attributes to their new religious icon.
(cont) hardly anything close to the Biblical account of Christ birth. Also the Sun god Horus in reality has very little in common with the Historical Jesus. In fact it wasnt until after the death and ressurection of Jesus Christ that the storys of Horus actually took new shape. In fact, it was the Pagans after Christ that adopted these attributes of Jesus to Horus. Ancient discoveries of information regarding Horus in reality do not match that of Jesus of Nazareth. Thanks for the comment..(cont)
Newagegamer: Congratulations on leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses! I am an ex-Witness also - my dad is still an Elder. I know what a difficult process it can be, and I commend you on your journey. I want to recommend that you continue to look further into religion and specifically the story of Jesus as part of your process. It might surprise you to learn that there were many gods previous to the time of Jesus whose stories shared many of the same attributes as his story. (More above)
Yes I am actually very familiar with the storys of Horus, Mithras and other ancient figures that seem to share similiar storys or attributes of the Lord Jesus Christ. Its also interesting to note that Historically, these claims are completely fabricated for the most part. For instance Christ predates Mithras, and looking critically at the claims that Christians borrowed from Mithras is totally untrue. For example the "virgin birth" of Mithras and Christ: Mithras was born as an adult from a rock
Don't sweat the ones calling you names and saying you are being contradictory. They don't "get it"... their hearts have not yet been prepared to receive the seed and allow it to grow, but my discernment tells me that there are plenty of JWs that will see this, that the Lord has been preparing for such a seed, and will benefit greatly. These types will probably not post though - just know you are making an impact!
Faith- can be used for positive, or negative. once obtained, well there is no taking from it. so the faith of my mom will never see other wise about the "truth". Or my Grandmother. They are won over. :\ makes me sad. I think truth lies a little deeper. Today I told the guy I study with (JW) and I observe his faith. .. People are mislead. God doesn't lie within walls, HE is everywhere. I am trying to find him. I hope he listens. I really do. I am keeping an open mind,heart,soul just for him.
lol i have found it funny that the vast majority of jw's or jehovahs witnesses are children of the devil, since theres roughly 7 million of them, and only 144,000 are saved, it means most of them are not, its funny actually how they have unsaved "preaching" the word. but a comment on the video, its nice that you have come out of that occult bro^^ god bless
Just think about all the Servants, Elders, Overseers, and even a member of the Governing Body that are now so called "apostates." - The fact is, the JW's label anyone that finds out the real truth about them as one. - So what.
i saw all your video and what you only do is talk bad thing about us. and if we talk about walk in darness i think that is you the one that has to walk in the light of jesus. $do you know what apostate means? that what you doing right now. i hope you changed
Name calling is so easy to do. You can call me a "apostate", liar, thief, murder, child molster etc. but it does not make it true. The fact of the matter is I have found Jesus, if that makes me an apostate then so be it, but your religion does not scare me my friend. Open your eyes and stop walking in darkness, but walk in the light- Jesus.
PROFECIAS most of the world including the majority of the Witnesses are Apostates!!!! Don't you even know the Definition??? Probably not with that lack of HIGHER EDUCATION rule...An Apostate is ANYONE who changes a former belief whether it is of a religious nature OR political..So if you were ever of any other religion, aside from the Witnesses, YOU TOO are an apostate..
NOMINAL "Christianity" (catholic, protestant, orthodox, bornagainers, etc.....are the true, original apostates, because they broke off from 1st-century TRUE Christianity and started incorporating Greek philosophies and many other false teachings into their belief systems. True Christians (Jehovah's Witnesses)!! are the re-institution (after 1900 years of apostatizing heathens!) of true Christianity. WE adhere to everything the 1st century Christians did and reject everything they rejected. Easy!
So what are you saying that all Witnesses should leave the organization and join your organization "Real Truth Ministries" because you hold the answers that can help all of mankind as a whole QQ lol
lol Your funny. I have never encouraged anyone to join my "organization", I didnt even know I had one lol Real Truth Ministries is just that, a ministry. I dont want Jehovah's Witnesses to follow me, I want them to follow our Lord Jesus Christ. Thats who I always point individuals to, not an Organization or religion.
At times explanations given by Jehovahs visible organization have shown adjustments, seemingly to previous points of view. But this has not actually been the case. —The Watchtower, December 1, 1981, p. 27
John 10:22-23 "Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter, and Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon's porch." Today the feast of dedication is called Hanukkah although it commerates the same event.
Jahfen0563..how do you interprest Prov 4:18 then..if you dont mind..Im not hear to argue..if you feel good where your at..then thats thing...2 Tim 3:16 is a great verse...but considering we are talkign about THE LIGHT...we may have to consider there is more to that verse..and its sounds contradictory..considering the support...
Jahfen0563..the light gets BRIGHTER...as appose to NEW LIGHT that extinguishes (new JW teaching) the past...contradiction is what your teaching..read the NEW LIGHT and what BEFORE its was teaching..does it GET brighter or is it ELIMINATING? you tell me..
despite flip flops, the light has and will continue to get brighter. I would rather walk in the WTBTS "flip flops" then walk barefoot in christendoms poo. LOL
glad that you recognize WTBTS "flip flops"..and if your happy that way - and feel its TRUTH..then Im not here argue or shouldnt be here to argue over and over. 2 tim 2;23-26.
Yes, I recognize some flip flops, it's sad that you don't recognize christendom's poo: trinity, hellfire, imortal soul, birthday celebrations, blood, cross, and a whole slew of other babylonish characteristics that christendom has adopted. smh
you assume much on my belief..please dont speak up for me..in regards to birthdays - yes it WAS pagan butnot anymore..You can read the following watchtower and apply it today..Also remember that at one time JW taught that organ transplant was Cannibalism - now they dont and allow it..so anyone who died on previous doctrine, how should we view this? btw.Breast milk has white blood cells..here is the awake..
Awake! article of January 8, 2000. A Balanced View of Popular Customs,
Anyone who died on "old light" died trying to please Jehovah and will be resurrected John 5:28,29.
Yes, sorry for assuming, I was speaking in general. Birthdays are still pagan, sorry.
Breast milk has blood, okay, it was Jehovah, who said don't eat it, so whats your point? Obviously we avoid blood where possible, breast feeding was designed by God so obviously it's okay.
John 5:28,29 hasNOTHING to do with blood doctrine...They were not pleasing GOD - they followed MAN and died for their teachings...All one has to do is look at the historical evidence of the JEWS on this subject..and it was clear that it had NOTHING to do with human sacrificed blood eating...Blood transfustion remains BLOOD - it is not DIGESTED...here is where we will agree to disagree...
John 5:28,29 has everything to do with folks who died trying to please Jehovah being resurrected... you asked what will happen to people who died in the past regarding old light, and I told you. They were trying to please God whether you believe it or not, not man. I don't and no JW should, render sacred service to please men, only Jehovah and Jesus Christ. Abstaining from blood insist of more than digesting it, don't put it in your body where ever possible.
like I said ..we will have to agree to disagree on this BLOOD manner..Btw..where is a scripture that says we can take a FRACTION of blood? where is this in the bible?
The availabiltiy of fractions, gives people the opportunity to use the bible trained conscience in making decisions. Me personally it's still a manipulation of blood and I won't accept them. Can a fraction of blood still be considered blood, some people say yes, some say no.
jahfen0563, this Bible trained conscience was what was to determine organ transplants and vaccinations. How could the command be from God and not from man if it was against God's will to have organ transplants or to take vaccinations? Does God's will change? Could this be changes based on the whims of men resulting in much death out of error and pride?
the best question to ask any JW is "if the disciples of Jesus where to follow Russell or Rutherford would they be following the truth"? Emphatically NO!!..in fact both of these guys would be disfellowshipped in todays teachings..
Proverbs 4:18 18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Let me give you a Watchtowere quote
"A new view of truth never can contradict a former truth. New light never extinguished older light, but adds to it.... So is it with the light of truth; the true increase is by adding to, not by substituting one for another. — Zions Watch Tower, February 1881, p. 3
Thanks for not answering the question... and you guys pick on us when we don't want to answer questions. smh
What is the proper view of Proverbs 4:18 if JW's have it wrong? If Jesus said you will never be in darkness if you follow him, how does Proverb 4:18 apply? Is it relevent, how, remember all scripture is inspired and beneficial today, tomorrow, forever 2 Tim. 3:16
What I also find interesting is that you don't believe in most of the stuff you're spreading on here, you're forcing yourself to believe. This goes along what you been teaching while you were one of Jehovah's Witnesses and while you were not.
You don't study the scriptures you make yourself believe, you study the scriptures to debate.
Seriously man your line of reasoning is very flawed. If Christ says "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness", I believe it. True I may not know all the mysteries of the Bible, but Im not supposed to, and that is not what is required for eternal life. Following Jesus and trusting for him for salvation is what gives one Light, and eternal life. And trust me, I wouldnt be teaching something publicly if I did not believe it myself. I fully believe in what the Word teaches.
Are you saying that you do not walk in darkness? If not, then how does the light get brighter and bright if one is gaining knowledge? There has to be some sort of darkness around you for the light to get brighter. Thats my point. So your logic and reasoning on this scripture has many holes in it.
Of course, before one comes to faith in Christ they are walking in darkness, and although they may be gaining light as a result of "knowledge" or better yet getting to know God. But once they fully come to saving faith they no longer walk in darkness but possess the light of the gospel of Jesus.
Of course, I said it gets brighter as a whole, JW's claim that the path gets brighter doctrinally. Christians dont need to change their beliefs for they have not changed in the last 2000 years.
They have not changed their beliefs in over 2000 years? Are you sure about that? I looked video responses towards you and you have shown ignorance on certain subjects.
On the MAIN theology - No they havent changed..minor doctrinal things perhaps..but otherwise its not like the JW..who use to say WORSHIP JESUS..NOT WORSHIP JESUS..ORGAN transplant is forbidden - NO ITS NOT FORBIDDEN..You can have ANY type of blood transfusion - OOPS parts you can..never makes sense..You do know that breast milk has WHITE BLOOD CELLS in it..Jesus DIED on a CROSS..no he didnt...Disfellowship was forbidden before now ITS NOT...(russel and rutherford NO, Knorr - YES)..
LOL..Im sure it takes time to figure things out...and even then he will probably be confronted with theologies that contradict what he use to think.Nothing is wrong with that...Even people who study with the Witness - will have to experience this..The good thing thta he is doing is that he is searching the TRUTH without MAN but directly by the HOLY SPIRIT (I hope)..if there is an awake that says to do this...
The reason why it falls apart is because everyone who studies the Bible, walks in some sort of darkness. Is that true? Are you trying to say that your light is totally bright at this moment? Do you believe it will get brighter day by day?
People's beliefs changes over time, and no one comes to a full understanding of the scriptures as soon as they read it, and it takes time.
Oh, I see - based on your logic, everyone in full bright light as soon as they accept Jesus' words right?
I've been looking at your videos for several days now, and I can tell that you do not know the scriptures as well as you think you do. On top of that, I'm sure you did not really reason on these scriptures and on your logic.
You read John 8:12 and brought out the point "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness".
When Jehovah's witnesses change it is because they make corrections due to human imperfection but making corrections is valued by God. God knows we are not perfect but the bible also says the true worship will be lost for awhile but truth seekers will restore it out of their own genuiness then God will bless their effort "when you seek out treasures it will be found
The bottom line here is that we all deserve Hell, and unless God puts that stark realization in our hearts, Christ and His sacrifice will mean nothing to us. He must give us a heart of flesh and take away our heart of stone; but for most people, even JW's, this is sadly nothing but nonsense. We have nothing to offer God, we need Christ's righteousness because our own righteousness are like filthy rags in God eyes. He is the Light and in Him is Life. Praise God : - )
I just want to know where the "errors and omissions" section of the watchtower magazine is. It would be also nice to know who authors each article. Without those things, their magazine has worse journalistic quality then Highlights Magazine. Although my favorite section of both magazines is "find the hidden images"
Show me prove for one thing, and about this "being born again" dude your intrepating the bible real wrong, I really hope Jehovah has you his remembering book. I have a free mind i look at other religions and for one thing no one shows the love we have, we even show love to others. Why do other religions allow people go to war and kill each other? In the bible says "love your enemy" do not kill your enemy.
You are right my brother. Only we show true love because we have the agape love of God almighty. We will love you always ... except if you express doubt towards our doctrines, then we will treat you like trash. You filthy APOSTATES! I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!!!!
Which reminds me... since you're part of Christendom now and have adopted the trinity, donated blood, etc; do you also adopt the immortal soul and hellfire doctrines?
Christians believe in the bible... Jesus spoke of Hell more then anyone else.. think about the following.. Mat 10:28 And you should not fear the ones killing the body, but not being able to kill the soul. But rather fear Him being able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.
Why would one fear if he were just dead?
Why does Jesus mention body and Soul and show separation of the two?
ezek 18:4.... the soul that is sinning will die. I suggest you find out what the Hebrew word is that is translated into soul and find out what it really means. Here's a hint...its not the bottom of your shoe. We dont posess a soul...we are souls. old king cole was a merry old soul
This is definitely an area I need to have a proper look into. What I have found so far is there is far more evidence to back up the immortal soul, but evidence for the mortal soul is more blatant, take the Ezek 18:4.
The problem I've got is this Heb 1:3 say the Son is the exact repesentation or exact copy of God, yet you use this to say, "the Son is a copy so he can't be God." But isn't this exactly what the WTS suggests will happen to us at the resurrection?
what doctrine are you talking about? The Word of God is Truth, the only truth! The Holy Spirit reveals things all the time, through prayer and seeking God's will. Really I don't think you know about Christians. You only know what your leaders tell you... and I assure you it's not true.
What jahfen0563 is trying to say is that if you don't keep changing your doctrines back and forth, you don't have light. Only us constantly flip flop on doctrine and this is the mark of true Christianity.
Oh of course... what was I thinking. I think they need to change their light bulb then... maybe get one that does not flicker so much. It's like a kid discovering a light switch... off on... off ..on off on.
First off, which part of Christendom are you referring to?
Second, your interpretation of this verse is one of the problems. This verse is referring to the individual not group.
Third, the doctrines don't make sense to you because more than likely you've never taken the time to study the theology and you concentrated on why they're wrong.
I don't understand your point of 2 Tim 3:5. You would probably brush over me with the Christendom brush, yet I do the opposite to what you're suggesting.
As I stated in my comment, you've probably never studied the theology behind these doctrines that according to you don't harmonize with the bible. Maybe you should study them and then make that call.
No need to study theology, all I have to do is read the bible, which you stated in the first place, to see that the soul (person, animal, or life a person lives) does die, and hellfire (hades,sheol,gehenna) is not a place of eternal torment, but hades and sheol are the grave and gehenna symbolized eternal destruction, not torment.
Where is it said in the bible that the soul is destroyed, except obviously be God? Where is it said in the bible there is no eternal torment? And can you please explain Revelation 14:11 to me, "And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and his image, or for anyone who receives the mark of his name."
We have Jesus... He is the light. We are not waiting on a GB to direct us. When you accept Jesus as your savior, He lives in you and reveals Truth to you. If you are outside of that light, Jesus, you are in darkness, and you walk in darkness. You need to KNOW Jesus or you do not belong to Him, if you do not belong to Him, you do not have the Father either. Therefore you are in darkness.
i agree in this..When Peter asked Christ to WHO we shall go to when he was gone..He never even appointed and say FOLLOW HIM..nope..he said come to ME...and there are so many scriptural witness that support this..God purpose was not man to follow man but to follow him directly..it is even proven when Israel cried out for a leader...not cause GOD wanted but they wanted..and we know what happend with imperfect kings..until the real King came..in the LORD JESUS CHRIST..KING OF KING LORDS OF LORDS
So true. If only JWs everywhere could see that it is Jesus Christ who is the light, and who is the only one worthy of following (rather than a man made org), many would find great freedom.
" For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth." (eph 5:8-9)
on a side note, we all know that michael jackson was a JW, in your opinion do u think the organization played a role in him turning out to be the way he was?
The Lord bless you my brother! I just released a music video called "We are the Light!" The timing of our focus on Light at the same time is quite amazing.
We are privilaged to walk in the Light of the World, Jesus. Just as you say here.
Have you read the material(publications) that come out of the WTS?
Sorry to say, but there is no doubt these God's spirit is working with these people. Otherwise, how could they print such helpful material? And more importantly... why would God allow anyone to use His name in vain?
Think about it
SmalltimR 1 year ago
@SmalltimR you think about it...god didnt allow his name to be used..they took it. They had the arrogance to use his name in vain.Think some more..why would god wait till the 19 century to start making books and magazines? He didnt. The bible is and will always be the only book from god. Where in the bible does it say that god will use the wtbts as his only means?
kogamisamurai 11 months ago
how about 9 million dollars and gazooodles in french francs in very chic swiss bank?????? arguing over chapter and verse???? ask some other questions maybe??????
thepixieful 1 year ago
Russel did not have a problem worshipping Jesus, even though he did not believe he was God. Since then, the significance of Jesus, and the attention paid to him has greatly decreased in the organisation. Jesus is truly the light of the world, so less Jesus means less light, not more.
ExLuedenscheider 2 years ago
Keep on preaching! I'm gald to see that the Holy Spirit of God woke you up! We need to shead tear an cry over the lost. If they do not get saved when alive- it will be eternally too late for them once passed from this world.
I know an ex- JW. She is in another church now. do not stop preaching. Do not stop praying!
sandbar3000 2 years ago
good video nag.
arnie365 2 years ago
wrong again NAG (PUN INTENDED) what else is new?
acoolwitness 2 years ago
And this is coming from peple who think God is going burn people in hell forever.
Only a fool would listen to this nonsense, I'll stick to what the WT is preaching thankyou.
SleepWalker809 2 years ago
Id be afraid of the wrath of God to if I were still following the WTS false gospel.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
So you're saying people who follow the WT , all those families and friends that you knew are going to burn in HELL? That sounds reasonable. Burn your hand with a lighter and imaging that pain all over your body for enternity then think about what you just said. Does that sound like a God of love and justice to you ? Sounds more like something Satan would do .
SleepWalker809 2 years ago
Going to Hell is completely voluntary, no-one has to go there if they don't want to.
ExLuedenscheider 2 years ago
God is love NAG maybe he will forgive you?
acoolwitness 2 years ago
@SleepWalker809 oh so you didnt catch the part about lake of fire...gnashing of teeth...etc etc?
samsaccountyea 1 year ago
@SleepWalker809 I think so too, but even in the past have gotten lost in in thinking such lies like hell and the trinity but i'll stick with the JW and study deeper. WT Teches the true about God The True God Jehovah
memoroblesduran 1 year ago
Hey I looked back on your vids now to see the history. Well, I am sure you hear that you look so much happier and more fufilled now than you did two years ago. Congratulations, I think you found what you needed.
jenlinc2006 2 years ago
Geoffrey Arend is the actor who played
College Boy 3 in SUPER TROOPERS
Karl Benson from GARDEN STATE
g66ber 2 years ago
Dude, you arent seeing the true infinite that is here for you. They tripped you bad. You are stuck like the guy who divorces his wife then never quits talking about her. That guy is still controlled by the woman he tried to leave. Dont let this thing consume you. I know about this. I was Mormon for 17 years. It takes a lot of courage to move on and do good. Let it go
vivicareno 2 years ago
john 8 12 huh? :) that is a nice point to use, kudos on your info my friend.
DawnofMorning 2 years ago
My dear brother, you have a lot of anger against JWs and, understandably so. I know you say you do not hate the JWs but take some time and search your feelings. You have a lot of pain/anger/rage there. It is important for you to talk about these things therapeutically. When we leave there is always pain and we need to speak out about our pain. I tell you this because I love you and I know that this is only "one" of the many things that keeps us from the Light.. our own lack of love b/c of anger.
Aaron2895 2 years ago
I can honestly say I dont hate Jehovah Witnesses, I love this people, I was one for so many years. And to be honest, sure there was a time I was angry over the sheer hypocrisy and unchristian spirit displayed in that Organization, but I have not allowed that to make me bitter. On the contray, now that I am in Christ Jesus, I could never be more happy serving praisng God, and helping JW's come to know and have fellowship with the True JEHOVAH God!
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
That's the thing about the Light (our Lord), he often shows us what we don't want to see, the truth that is in our hearts. You admitted you had anger, that is true. When we come to the Light, our anger does not go away that quickly. It can take a long time before we can finally come to peace. I was one like you and I can still notice a lot of your anger still remains with you. Anger and pain.
Aaron2895 2 years ago
But know this, that if you are helping JWs that's a wonderful thing. Being angry is ok. You can be angry and still help. It's just that I would like you to be aware of it since it seems like you are really trying to come to the Light. If it is the Light you seek, ask, and he will show you all that is "really" in your heart... whether it is good or bad. Love you, God bless!
Aaron2895 2 years ago
You were NEVER truly one of Jehovh's people!!
You're a phony and a fraud!!!
JWinCT 2 years ago
You answer your own HATE,and prove it by your reply.You put a priority on helping the JWS not others. If you truly found JESUS, then you help all to meet Jesus. You dont help JWs to leave, as if a priority above helping Catholics to leave, nor do you help others to stay away from JWs, be anything but stay away from JWs. THIS proves the hate is there behind you sweet smile of contentment saying you are no longer angry and wish to save people. It is like coming back from fornication, so now (cont)
JehovahsElijah 11 months ago
(cont)It is like coming back from fornication,so you now think you can grab others teenagers & accuse them of the path of fornication by your new found ability to see how anyhone is led to that path of wrong.YOU have NOT repented if you think it now makes YOU clean,and others as dirt. YOU have no buisness accusing children or parents of headed to fornication as you did.Youre the one snatched form the fire if you repent, you dont come back snatching others from fire who are not near it.So wrong
JehovahsElijah 11 months ago
@Aaron2895 once you find out all the cover ups and how they are fooling people so they won't leave the organization why wouldn't you be angry ? i went through so much crap as a jw and before i was one but i didn't leave the "truth" once you open your eyes you will see and your eyes are closed knowledge is power and the watchtower knows that thats why they tell you to stay from so called apostate i can't even talk to my family they think i'm crazy they won't even listen its even gods word
danae417 7 months ago
@danae417 I can understand. I left the Jdubs over 10 years ago and although I am currently not as angry with them as I was before, I do find certain teachings they still have that arouse my anger. What has helped me was talking it through over and over. This type of processing [my feelings & thoughts] and/or detoxing has helped me greatly. I hope you also could get your frustrations out bc I would be angry w/ my fam as well. God bless :)
Aaron2895 6 months ago
GREAT VID. sorry I been off for some time. I cant get online like I use to. Still praying for you Brother
CIRELUX 2 years ago
newgamer3018-
yes the witness seems to be progressively changing since they started.. and i think thats a good thing for them to learn from there mistakes..
jafato 2 years ago
Jafato, so If I murder someone, and then "learned from my mistake", would that change the fact that I killed a person?
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
Im not sticking up for nobody, but Jafato had a good point. You dont see many religions trying to constantly improve their ways. I am interested in your church, I too have known the ways of how Jehovah's Witnesses can be, I was treated badly and then embarrassed by the circuit overseer.. And i'm hated because i think differently and I question.
Im going on a 40 day fast as of tomorrow and reflect on the spirit of the christ.. God Bless.
StokesDaddy 2 years ago
no it wont. but you cant dwell on the past forever, just look ahead on what the feature holds.I recomend you grab a copy of 2009 Watchtower 1st november titled (Exposed: Six myths about Christianity)
cheers.
jafato 2 years ago
Wow great video!! excellent way of viewing the light. but wait if the witnesses dont have the light, who does? oh wait ur gonna say its individual. So my response would be so there is no true religion?... then u say... no the kingdom of God is in your heart.... then i say, then why are there so many different religions by the same people who believe that... then u say...,,, ( u see where this is going)
Psa1mist9 2 years ago
God bless you my friend. You made an eternally correct decision when you left the Jehovah's Witnesses. What is even better is that you still love those who are still in the organization.
Keep making your videos, keep praying for them and you will reach them along with millions of others still walking in darkness.
JESUS KICKS ASS
gxp53 2 years ago
Newagegamer3018, I gave a video response that deals with canonicity because I see a Biblical skeptic on here debating with you and why certain books aren't included in the canon.
epidome 2 years ago
And the writers of Matthew, Mark and Luke were in fact not eye witnesses either, and those were written decades after the time they refer to. Also, the events referred to in the gospels have contradictions from account to account. Not to mention that the census referred to regarding Joseph and Mary is historically incorrect. It happened in a different year, under a different Roman emperor that it says in the gospels. That is a historical fact.
sowattv 2 years ago
I would definitely disagree with you, so would the majority of Biblical Scholars. The Gospel writers were in fact diciples of Jesus himself and 4 Gospels are the 4 diffrent perpespectives of the 4 eye witnesses of the life, death and ressurection of Jesus. I would definitely love to continue this interesting conversation. For me I didnt jump one crazy religion to another, far from it. I questioned religion itself when I was leaving the WT. There is just far to much evidence for Christ to reject.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
At the starting of your video you said "greetings from real truth Ministries" what is this that you speak of? What have you started your own little following or something?
candycaine24 2 years ago
Also, what historical Jesus are you referring to? There is little if any mention of him outside the bible. Why should the gospels be accepted at face value? Additionally, if you accept the gospels that made it into the canon of the bible, do you accept the other gospels that did not? (Gospels of Thomas, Judas, etc) They contain other stories of Jesus that are even more outlandish that that traditional gospels. Are they inerrant truth as well? I ask out of genuine interest in your opinion.
sowattv 2 years ago
I'll be glad to answer your question! It is not True that Jesus of Nazareth is not mentioned outside of the NT. Josiphus a Jewish Roman Historians makes mention of Him as a "magician" and miracle worker. Also Nero, Herod, and other rulers made mention of the one called "Christ". We have even found evidence for Pontious Pilate, obviously if the Gospel account were not true then surely he would be a witness agaisnt the Christians. Also the other 'Gospels' not included in the NT cannon cannot...
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
(cont) be considered as any proof for the Historical Jesus for the Gospels included in the NT cannon and the letters therein also, are written by eye witnesses and diciples of the Lord Jesus himself, written within the 1st century in which Christ walked and begun his ministry. The Gospel of Judas and Thomas were not written by eye witnesses and is traced back by the Gnostic movement that rejected the Apostles teachings on Christ and wrote there own Gospels and fabricated letters.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
Obviously I'm not going to change your mind, and vice versa. People are gonna believe what they want to believe. But you didn't answer my point about "extraordinary evidence". And I wouldn't expect you too, because faith by definition is in things for which there is no evidence. But the citing by Josephus is universally considered to have been altered later by Christian believers.
sowattv 2 years ago
When I cited Josephus I was not referring to the one obviously changed by Christians in where they have him say that he was the Son of God and so forth. The much older description given by Josephus was that he was a magician of sorts and called him a trouble maker. And the "extraordinary evidence" I would give for the Case for Christ is the Early Church and its literature regarding the Person and work of Christ. I know that for skeptics this is a ignorant way of looking for the truth of the...
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
(cont) matter. But its like saying that you refuse to look at the writings of George Washington regarding the Constitution and the Revolutionary War, but to go to the British Constitution and King Georges account of the rebellion of the 13 states because those rebels and George Washington are OBVIOUSLY bias! Imagine scholars and Historians doing that 300 years from now, that is ridiculous.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
(Part 3 of my comment:)
Once you star to look into this, a whole new world of objective information opens up. I really encourage you to do some research around this, it's very eye-opening. Best to you, and stay strong!
sowattv 2 years ago
I do truly find these things interesting as I had encountered this information and attack on the Person of Christ when I was still a Jehovah's Witness. Many liberal and atheistic scholars(like the Jesus Seminar) have truly twisted the evidence. The Early Church Fathers alone have already debunked some of the outrageous claims being made, as in their time these claims were fresh and being used to try and debunk Christianity. I recommend "The Case for the Real Jesus" by Lee Strobel. Thanks!
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
I'd be interested to know how the early chuch father "debunked" the claims. Also, just looking objectively at it, is it more "outrageous" to claim that older myths were adapted to a new character, or to claim that an ancient writing depicting a series of super-natural events is necessarily true? Doesn't the simplest explanation tend to be the correct one? Don't extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence? (more)
sowattv 2 years ago
Ok give me one mythological character of the ancient world that supposedly has exact stories that are the bases for the Person of Jesus of Nazareth and what would become Christianity. From there I will humbly show you that in reality there are no real historical or archaelogical similiarties between these mythological beings and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
I'm at work right now, and unfortunately can't continue this. But I will get back to you on that point soon if you like :) Have a good one!
sowattv 2 years ago
Things like the virgin birth, miricles, death and resurrection after three days, and many many more, all all shared with older Pagan gods. These gods were Horus, Osiris, Dionysis, Mithras, and many others. The similarities are glaring, and again, they all came way before the Jesus story. This points logically to the idea that the people who wrote the Jesus story borrowed heavily from older myths, and ascribed the same attributes to their new religious icon.
sowattv 2 years ago
(cont) hardly anything close to the Biblical account of Christ birth. Also the Sun god Horus in reality has very little in common with the Historical Jesus. In fact it wasnt until after the death and ressurection of Jesus Christ that the storys of Horus actually took new shape. In fact, it was the Pagans after Christ that adopted these attributes of Jesus to Horus. Ancient discoveries of information regarding Horus in reality do not match that of Jesus of Nazareth. Thanks for the comment..(cont)
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
Newagegamer: Congratulations on leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses! I am an ex-Witness also - my dad is still an Elder. I know what a difficult process it can be, and I commend you on your journey. I want to recommend that you continue to look further into religion and specifically the story of Jesus as part of your process. It might surprise you to learn that there were many gods previous to the time of Jesus whose stories shared many of the same attributes as his story. (More above)
sowattv 2 years ago
Yes I am actually very familiar with the storys of Horus, Mithras and other ancient figures that seem to share similiar storys or attributes of the Lord Jesus Christ. Its also interesting to note that Historically, these claims are completely fabricated for the most part. For instance Christ predates Mithras, and looking critically at the claims that Christians borrowed from Mithras is totally untrue. For example the "virgin birth" of Mithras and Christ: Mithras was born as an adult from a rock
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
well put brian.God bless u
arnie365 2 years ago
Awesome job, Brian!
Don't sweat the ones calling you names and saying you are being contradictory. They don't "get it"... their hearts have not yet been prepared to receive the seed and allow it to grow, but my discernment tells me that there are plenty of JWs that will see this, that the Lord has been preparing for such a seed, and will benefit greatly. These types will probably not post though - just know you are making an impact!
ShiningTrueLight 2 years ago
Faith- can be used for positive, or negative. once obtained, well there is no taking from it. so the faith of my mom will never see other wise about the "truth". Or my Grandmother. They are won over. :\ makes me sad. I think truth lies a little deeper. Today I told the guy I study with (JW) and I observe his faith. .. People are mislead. God doesn't lie within walls, HE is everywhere. I am trying to find him. I hope he listens. I really do. I am keeping an open mind,heart,soul just for him.
joseph72790 2 years ago
lol i have found it funny that the vast majority of jw's or jehovahs witnesses are children of the devil, since theres roughly 7 million of them, and only 144,000 are saved, it means most of them are not, its funny actually how they have unsaved "preaching" the word. but a comment on the video, its nice that you have come out of that occult bro^^ god bless
j1e3s5 2 years ago
Just think about all the Servants, Elders, Overseers, and even a member of the Governing Body that are now so called "apostates." - The fact is, the JW's label anyone that finds out the real truth about them as one. - So what.
EMTecBOB 2 years ago
i saw all your video and what you only do is talk bad thing about us. and if we talk about walk in darness i think that is you the one that has to walk in the light of jesus. $do you know what apostate means? that what you doing right now. i hope you changed
profecias20 2 years ago
i feel sorry for you. you are an apostate. no more than that. you already know what is your feature. god will destroy you in armagedon.
profecias20 2 years ago
Name calling is so easy to do. You can call me a "apostate", liar, thief, murder, child molster etc. but it does not make it true. The fact of the matter is I have found Jesus, if that makes me an apostate then so be it, but your religion does not scare me my friend. Open your eyes and stop walking in darkness, but walk in the light- Jesus.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
PROFECIAS most of the world including the majority of the Witnesses are Apostates!!!! Don't you even know the Definition??? Probably not with that lack of HIGHER EDUCATION rule...An Apostate is ANYONE who changes a former belief whether it is of a religious nature OR political..So if you were ever of any other religion, aside from the Witnesses, YOU TOO are an apostate..
happie2befree 2 years ago
NOMINAL "Christianity" (catholic, protestant, orthodox, bornagainers, etc.....are the true, original apostates, because they broke off from 1st-century TRUE Christianity and started incorporating Greek philosophies and many other false teachings into their belief systems. True Christians (Jehovah's Witnesses)!! are the re-institution (after 1900 years of apostatizing heathens!) of true Christianity. WE adhere to everything the 1st century Christians did and reject everything they rejected. Easy!
JWinCT 2 years ago
JWinCT ~ Do you ever listen to anything anyone has to say?
VAIO294 2 years ago
What?
Sorry. Wasn't listening.
JWinCT 2 years ago
Brother JWinCT...if a hemaphrodite married and had relations with its husband or wife...would this be a death sentence from jehovah ? :D
BrotherDempster 2 years ago
I'm so happy for you that you also see through the lies of the Watchtower! May God bless you.
BrooklynToRome 2 years ago
So what are you saying that all Witnesses should leave the organization and join your organization "Real Truth Ministries" because you hold the answers that can help all of mankind as a whole QQ lol
378dac 2 years ago
lol Your funny. I have never encouraged anyone to join my "organization", I didnt even know I had one lol Real Truth Ministries is just that, a ministry. I dont want Jehovah's Witnesses to follow me, I want them to follow our Lord Jesus Christ. Thats who I always point individuals to, not an Organization or religion.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
Keep preaching by the Spirit & the Word. Oh, the splendor of surrender to the superscendent Son!
Shulamitefire 2 years ago
Watchtower takes you away from Jesus ((((LIGHT))))
Glad your doing the Good work my Brother I hope you MoM is following the Real Truth too!
Love ya Bro...
xJWTruth4You 2 years ago 2
At times explanations given by Jehovahs visible organization have shown adjustments, seemingly to previous points of view. But this has not actually been the case. —The Watchtower, December 1, 1981, p. 27
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
Great bro !!!! Keep it Up!!!!!
xJWTruth4You 2 years ago
Do you celebrate Hannukah? Jesus did..thats in the bible..John 10:22
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
It just tell you what time of the year it was, doesn't say he celebrated.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
John 10:22-23 "Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter, and Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon's porch." Today the feast of dedication is called Hanukkah although it commerates the same event.
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
Jahfen0563..how do you interprest Prov 4:18 then..if you dont mind..Im not hear to argue..if you feel good where your at..then thats thing...2 Tim 3:16 is a great verse...but considering we are talkign about THE LIGHT...we may have to consider there is more to that verse..and its sounds contradictory..considering the support...
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
It's simple, bible understanding gets clearer as time goes by until the end of this system of things.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
Jahfen0563..the light gets BRIGHTER...as appose to NEW LIGHT that extinguishes (new JW teaching) the past...contradiction is what your teaching..read the NEW LIGHT and what BEFORE its was teaching..does it GET brighter or is it ELIMINATING? you tell me..
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
despite flip flops, the light has and will continue to get brighter. I would rather walk in the WTBTS "flip flops" then walk barefoot in christendoms poo. LOL
jahfen0563 2 years ago
glad that you recognize WTBTS "flip flops"..and if your happy that way - and feel its TRUTH..then Im not here argue or shouldnt be here to argue over and over. 2 tim 2;23-26.
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
Yes, I recognize some flip flops, it's sad that you don't recognize christendom's poo: trinity, hellfire, imortal soul, birthday celebrations, blood, cross, and a whole slew of other babylonish characteristics that christendom has adopted. smh
jahfen0563 2 years ago
you assume much on my belief..please dont speak up for me..in regards to birthdays - yes it WAS pagan butnot anymore..You can read the following watchtower and apply it today..Also remember that at one time JW taught that organ transplant was Cannibalism - now they dont and allow it..so anyone who died on previous doctrine, how should we view this? btw.Breast milk has white blood cells..here is the awake..
Awake! article of January 8, 2000. A Balanced View of Popular Customs,
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
Anyone who died on "old light" died trying to please Jehovah and will be resurrected John 5:28,29.
Yes, sorry for assuming, I was speaking in general. Birthdays are still pagan, sorry.
Breast milk has blood, okay, it was Jehovah, who said don't eat it, so whats your point? Obviously we avoid blood where possible, breast feeding was designed by God so obviously it's okay.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
John 5:28,29 hasNOTHING to do with blood doctrine...They were not pleasing GOD - they followed MAN and died for their teachings...All one has to do is look at the historical evidence of the JEWS on this subject..and it was clear that it had NOTHING to do with human sacrificed blood eating...Blood transfustion remains BLOOD - it is not DIGESTED...here is where we will agree to disagree...
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
John 5:28,29 has everything to do with folks who died trying to please Jehovah being resurrected... you asked what will happen to people who died in the past regarding old light, and I told you. They were trying to please God whether you believe it or not, not man. I don't and no JW should, render sacred service to please men, only Jehovah and Jesus Christ. Abstaining from blood insist of more than digesting it, don't put it in your body where ever possible.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
like I said ..we will have to agree to disagree on this BLOOD manner..Btw..where is a scripture that says we can take a FRACTION of blood? where is this in the bible?
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
The availabiltiy of fractions, gives people the opportunity to use the bible trained conscience in making decisions. Me personally it's still a manipulation of blood and I won't accept them. Can a fraction of blood still be considered blood, some people say yes, some say no.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
no scripture given...
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
there isn't one... abstain from blood, anyone who takes a blood fraction will be judged by God, not you or me.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
Jahfen0563 - your make much sense on this..
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
jahfen0563, if this is true than why do JWs in England take blood?
epidome 2 years ago
Epidome...its a personal choice now...well at least with blood fractions..
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
jahfen0563, this Bible trained conscience was what was to determine organ transplants and vaccinations. How could the command be from God and not from man if it was against God's will to have organ transplants or to take vaccinations? Does God's will change? Could this be changes based on the whims of men resulting in much death out of error and pride?
epidome 2 years ago
Put faith in the resurrection hope John 5:28,29.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
the best question to ask any JW is "if the disciples of Jesus where to follow Russell or Rutherford would they be following the truth"? Emphatically NO!!..in fact both of these guys would be disfellowshipped in todays teachings..
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
newage-
which translation are you using that says he will "never walk in darkness?" I've looked at a few translations and none say that.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
I have 2 bibles that do..try biblegateway as well..
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
So if Jesus said, we shall never walk in darkness, then how does the proverb apply... has anyone answered this?
jahfen0563 2 years ago
can you tell me which proverbs?
Proverbs 2:13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness.
Proverbs 4:19
19The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.
Psalm 82:5 5They do not know nor do they understand; They walk about in darkness;
All thefoundations of the earth are shaken.
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
The Proverb thats being disucssed. Proverbs 4:18
jahfen0563 2 years ago
Proverbs 4:18 18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Let me give you a Watchtowere quote
"A new view of truth never can contradict a former truth. New light never extinguished older light, but adds to it.... So is it with the light of truth; the true increase is by adding to, not by substituting one for another. — Zions Watch Tower, February 1881, p. 3
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
Thanks for not answering the question... and you guys pick on us when we don't want to answer questions. smh
What is the proper view of Proverbs 4:18 if JW's have it wrong? If Jesus said you will never be in darkness if you follow him, how does Proverb 4:18 apply? Is it relevent, how, remember all scripture is inspired and beneficial today, tomorrow, forever 2 Tim. 3:16
jahfen0563 2 years ago
What I also find interesting is that you don't believe in most of the stuff you're spreading on here, you're forcing yourself to believe. This goes along what you been teaching while you were one of Jehovah's Witnesses and while you were not.
You don't study the scriptures you make yourself believe, you study the scriptures to debate.
BrowserMouse1 2 years ago
Seriously man your line of reasoning is very flawed. If Christ says "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness", I believe it. True I may not know all the mysteries of the Bible, but Im not supposed to, and that is not what is required for eternal life. Following Jesus and trusting for him for salvation is what gives one Light, and eternal life. And trust me, I wouldnt be teaching something publicly if I did not believe it myself. I fully believe in what the Word teaches.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
Its not flawed at all.
Are you saying that you do not walk in darkness? If not, then how does the light get brighter and bright if one is gaining knowledge? There has to be some sort of darkness around you for the light to get brighter. Thats my point. So your logic and reasoning on this scripture has many holes in it.
BrowserMouse1 2 years ago
So the question still remains, are you walking in ANY sort of darkness?
BrowserMouse1 2 years ago
Of course, before one comes to faith in Christ they are walking in darkness, and although they may be gaining light as a result of "knowledge" or better yet getting to know God. But once they fully come to saving faith they no longer walk in darkness but possess the light of the gospel of Jesus.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
You just contradicted yourself yet again...
You said (in the video), "The light gets brighter and it does, but for the righteous ones."
Later you said, "Who are the righteous one? Obviously those who have been purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ...."
So you acknowledge that the light does get brighter and brighter when after you been You just contradicted yourself yet again...
You said (in the video), "The light gets brighter and it does, but for the righteous ones."
(Pt2 Next...)
BrowserMouse1 2 years ago
Of course, I said it gets brighter as a whole, JW's claim that the path gets brighter doctrinally. Christians dont need to change their beliefs for they have not changed in the last 2000 years.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
(I couldn't edit my previous post)
They have not changed their beliefs in over 2000 years? Are you sure about that? I looked video responses towards you and you have shown ignorance on certain subjects.
BrowserMouse1 2 years ago
On the MAIN theology - No they havent changed..minor doctrinal things perhaps..but otherwise its not like the JW..who use to say WORSHIP JESUS..NOT WORSHIP JESUS..ORGAN transplant is forbidden - NO ITS NOT FORBIDDEN..You can have ANY type of blood transfusion - OOPS parts you can..never makes sense..You do know that breast milk has WHITE BLOOD CELLS in it..Jesus DIED on a CROSS..no he didnt...Disfellowship was forbidden before now ITS NOT...(russel and rutherford NO, Knorr - YES)..
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
LOL..Im sure it takes time to figure things out...and even then he will probably be confronted with theologies that contradict what he use to think.Nothing is wrong with that...Even people who study with the Witness - will have to experience this..The good thing thta he is doing is that he is searching the TRUTH without MAN but directly by the HOLY SPIRIT (I hope)..if there is an awake that says to do this...
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
(Part 3)
Do you see how your logic doesn't stand up?
You may like to debate but you still have a lot to learn.
You can't say that you're not in any sort of darkness because you are, you do not have a full understanding of the scriptures.
BrowserMouse1 2 years ago
(Part 2)
The reason why it falls apart is because everyone who studies the Bible, walks in some sort of darkness. Is that true? Are you trying to say that your light is totally bright at this moment? Do you believe it will get brighter day by day?
People's beliefs changes over time, and no one comes to a full understanding of the scriptures as soon as they read it, and it takes time.
Oh, I see - based on your logic, everyone in full bright light as soon as they accept Jesus' words right?
BrowserMouse1 2 years ago
I've been looking at your videos for several days now, and I can tell that you do not know the scriptures as well as you think you do. On top of that, I'm sure you did not really reason on these scriptures and on your logic.
You read John 8:12 and brought out the point "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness".
How does your logic fall apart?
(Part 2 is next...........)
BrowserMouse1 2 years ago
IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY MOVE ON----
mydeardiaries 2 years ago
I wouldn't say it's progressive, but great video mate.
lchiddle 2 years ago
When Jehovah's witnesses change it is because they make corrections due to human imperfection but making corrections is valued by God. God knows we are not perfect but the bible also says the true worship will be lost for awhile but truth seekers will restore it out of their own genuiness then God will bless their effort "when you seek out treasures it will be found
Matthew24v14 2 years ago
Please share those Scriptures with us, we'd love to see them.
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
Great to see another excellent video brother. Jesus Christ is the true, perfect Light. Praise God!
Hokabelle 2 years ago 3
The bottom line here is that we all deserve Hell, and unless God puts that stark realization in our hearts, Christ and His sacrifice will mean nothing to us. He must give us a heart of flesh and take away our heart of stone; but for most people, even JW's, this is sadly nothing but nonsense. We have nothing to offer God, we need Christ's righteousness because our own righteousness are like filthy rags in God eyes. He is the Light and in Him is Life. Praise God : - )
Hokabelle 2 years ago 4
Well put Hokabelle, Thank you very much for those comments. Praise God for the Light of the World!
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
I just want to know where the "errors and omissions" section of the watchtower magazine is. It would be also nice to know who authors each article. Without those things, their magazine has worse journalistic quality then Highlights Magazine. Although my favorite section of both magazines is "find the hidden images"
mitchkramah 2 years ago
Show me prove for one thing, and about this "being born again" dude your intrepating the bible real wrong, I really hope Jehovah has you his remembering book. I have a free mind i look at other religions and for one thing no one shows the love we have, we even show love to others. Why do other religions allow people go to war and kill each other? In the bible says "love your enemy" do not kill your enemy.
Manny13840 2 years ago
You are right my brother. Only we show true love because we have the agape love of God almighty. We will love you always ... except if you express doubt towards our doctrines, then we will treat you like trash. You filthy APOSTATES! I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!!!!
WatchtowerOrg 2 years ago
good to see you again my brother in Christ.
kiwismith1968 2 years ago
Good video, Brian, and it' nice to see you're stll preaching!
exjw44288 2 years ago
How does that Proverb apply to those in Christendom? It seems they never get new light and hang on to doctrines that make no sense from the bible.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
(John 12:46) I have come as a light into the world, in order that everyone putting faith in me may not remain in the darkness.
This is the point, to not stay in the dark. It seems that Christendom stays in the dark with doctrines like immortal soul and hellfire.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
Which reminds me... since you're part of Christendom now and have adopted the trinity, donated blood, etc; do you also adopt the immortal soul and hellfire doctrines?
jahfen0563 2 years ago
Christians believe in the bible... Jesus spoke of Hell more then anyone else.. think about the following.. Mat 10:28 And you should not fear the ones killing the body, but not being able to kill the soul. But rather fear Him being able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.
Why would one fear if he were just dead?
Why does Jesus mention body and Soul and show separation of the two?
Why would one be being destroyed if he were dead?
Jesus is the Truth NOT the WT
PwrOfChristInMe 2 years ago 3
MY LIFE SUCKS
ITS ALL THE JWS FAULT
FerralSean 2 years ago
Maybe you should put down your magazines and pick up your bible once in a while.
Matt 10:28 - immortal soul
Matt 18:8 - hellfire
lchiddle 2 years ago
sorry bud, but neither of those scriptures teach immortal soul or hellfire. Maybe you should read one of our magazines along with your bible.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
Sorry, I don't trust false prophets. Why don't you explain it yourself. Write it on a comment if there's room, or send me a message.
lchiddle 2 years ago
ezek 18:4.... the soul that is sinning will die. I suggest you find out what the Hebrew word is that is translated into soul and find out what it really means. Here's a hint...its not the bottom of your shoe. We dont posess a soul...we are souls. old king cole was a merry old soul
stonewallgregg 2 years ago
This is definitely an area I need to have a proper look into. What I have found so far is there is far more evidence to back up the immortal soul, but evidence for the mortal soul is more blatant, take the Ezek 18:4.
The problem I've got is this Heb 1:3 say the Son is the exact repesentation or exact copy of God, yet you use this to say, "the Son is a copy so he can't be God." But isn't this exactly what the WTS suggests will happen to us at the resurrection?
lchiddle 2 years ago
what doctrine are you talking about? The Word of God is Truth, the only truth! The Holy Spirit reveals things all the time, through prayer and seeking God's will. Really I don't think you know about Christians. You only know what your leaders tell you... and I assure you it's not true.
PwrOfChristInMe 2 years ago
What jahfen0563 is trying to say is that if you don't keep changing your doctrines back and forth, you don't have light. Only us constantly flip flop on doctrine and this is the mark of true Christianity.
WatchtowerOrg 2 years ago
Oh of course... what was I thinking. I think they need to change their light bulb then... maybe get one that does not flicker so much. It's like a kid discovering a light switch... off on... off ..on off on.
PwrOfChristInMe 2 years ago
First off, which part of Christendom are you referring to?
Second, your interpretation of this verse is one of the problems. This verse is referring to the individual not group.
Third, the doctrines don't make sense to you because more than likely you've never taken the time to study the theology and you concentrated on why they're wrong.
lchiddle 2 years ago
When I say Christendom, I'm speaking of all who profess christianity but prove false to it's power. 2 Tim. 3:5
The doctrines don't make sense to me because they're not in harmony with the bible.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
I don't understand your point of 2 Tim 3:5. You would probably brush over me with the Christendom brush, yet I do the opposite to what you're suggesting.
As I stated in my comment, you've probably never studied the theology behind these doctrines that according to you don't harmonize with the bible. Maybe you should study them and then make that call.
lchiddle 2 years ago
No need to study theology, all I have to do is read the bible, which you stated in the first place, to see that the soul (person, animal, or life a person lives) does die, and hellfire (hades,sheol,gehenna) is not a place of eternal torment, but hades and sheol are the grave and gehenna symbolized eternal destruction, not torment.
jahfen0563 2 years ago
Where is it said in the bible that the soul is destroyed, except obviously be God? Where is it said in the bible there is no eternal torment? And can you please explain Revelation 14:11 to me, "And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and his image, or for anyone who receives the mark of his name."
lchiddle 2 years ago
Keep on reading your almighty FlopTower Mag... I think the "Light" is about to flash again.
Or you can read the Bible ... and maybe God will grant you some understanding. Only Jesus can set you free...
PwrOfChristInMe 2 years ago
So again, how does that Proverb apply to you guys?
jahfen0563 2 years ago
We have Jesus... He is the light. We are not waiting on a GB to direct us. When you accept Jesus as your savior, He lives in you and reveals Truth to you. If you are outside of that light, Jesus, you are in darkness, and you walk in darkness. You need to KNOW Jesus or you do not belong to Him, if you do not belong to Him, you do not have the Father either. Therefore you are in darkness.
PwrOfChristInMe 2 years ago
so that proverb just there for no reason?
jahfen0563 2 years ago
I am not sure what you are getting at, all scripture is for a reason. Please be more specific about what you are asking.
How do you define the "light" spoken of in proverbs?
PwrOfChristInMe 2 years ago
THE LIGHT IS KNOWLEDGE, AND IT GETS BRIGHTER AS THE DAY DRAWS NEAR. 000PS! caps!
mydeardiaries 2 years ago
i agree in this..When Peter asked Christ to WHO we shall go to when he was gone..He never even appointed and say FOLLOW HIM..nope..he said come to ME...and there are so many scriptural witness that support this..God purpose was not man to follow man but to follow him directly..it is even proven when Israel cried out for a leader...not cause GOD wanted but they wanted..and we know what happend with imperfect kings..until the real King came..in the LORD JESUS CHRIST..KING OF KING LORDS OF LORDS
rhdtv2002 2 years ago
AMEN!!
PwrOfChristInMe 2 years ago
I got a friend who is part of this cult, I have to tell him about this. Thanks bro
hiroanime 2 years ago
So true. If only JWs everywhere could see that it is Jesus Christ who is the light, and who is the only one worthy of following (rather than a man made org), many would find great freedom.
Shazoolo 2 years ago
great vid. don't forget this passage from Paul
" For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth." (eph 5:8-9)
on a side note, we all know that michael jackson was a JW, in your opinion do u think the organization played a role in him turning out to be the way he was?
OneTrueChurch 2 years ago
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ALL RELIGION IS BULLSHIT
swikmasta 2 years ago
great job bro!
jtimmis 2 years ago
Good teaching my brother. Keep 'em coming.
October31st1517 2 years ago
what ? no abuse yet ? i will return later to see all the action !
WatchtowerAddict 2 years ago
Great video and well taught. Jesus is the Light and we are to shine forth His truth. God bless you brother Brian.
Blogrich55 2 years ago 2
The Lord bless you my brother! I just released a music video called "We are the Light!" The timing of our focus on Light at the same time is quite amazing.
We are privilaged to walk in the Light of the World, Jesus. Just as you say here.
Amen! 5 Stars my friend.
pbar1000 2 years ago 3
I like the analogy about christians light getting brighter after christ is revealed to them. Good video.
TimKilgore 2 years ago
Hmmm..........
SgtAmerica 2 years ago
Please keep making video's.Your video's are quick and to the point.God bless !!!!!
Daniel1RG 2 years ago 5
Excellent point my brother!!!
21crosscheck21 2 years ago
Amen to that Brian!!! :)
hopecharstar 2 years ago