I will not take 1Thessalonians 4:16,17 and 1 Corinthians chapter 15 out of the context of the resurrection.
You certainly have the right to disagree with me concerning the scriptures but I disagree with you because I don't think anyone should take scripture out of context, which I honestly believe you're doing. I've always believed you shouldn't take scripture out of context to try to prove a belief. JW's didn't teach me that, so you're blaming JW's for something they had nothing to do with. Long before I knew who JW's we're I have believed that Paul when speaking to the Thessalonians in 1Thessalonians 4:16,17 and the Corinthians in 1Corinthians chapter 15 that Paul was talking about the resurrection and that's the context I'm going to keep it in.
It just seems to me you can't stand someone disagreeing with you concerning the scriptures.
Well this is sad for you. But then again because you hold to JW beliefs, I understand why you disagree.
context is always key but when Paul adds another thought within a context, one should allow the Spirit to let them see , like in Thess., that Paul is speaking of teh resurrection and the snatching of the living!
If you read all other printed materials like you read the bible, you must live in absolute confusion!
I can stand fine someone disagreeing with me. that is the point of discussion and debate, is to present ones argument.
What I cannot stand is one mauling the Scriptures like you have been taught to do.