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Excellent point, never saw that before, I learned something new today! Cheers!
Devin, decades ago a Mormon co worker gave me a verse from one of your books that said something like this..."it is true the primitive church baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, but I "(angel)..." command you to change it to Father, Son and Holy Ghost'.

Can you find that verse for me, please? I don't know where to look. Thanks.
 

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No, it just says the son is subject to, not the son is the Father.

C'mon, man!
ERROR, and ANOTHER "ERROR, listen up, let us edify you....
Corinthians 15:27 "For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all". here is you ERROR, and LACK OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE WORD OF GOD.

SUBJECT: G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso (hoop-ot-as'-so) v. According to Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary of American English. the Greek word here, G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso, this word is used as a verb, and not a noun. (that will alert one quickly). as a verb one can quickly see, or understand what subject means here in context.
a. put within, b. will. lets look at both and understand this revelation. according to the second definition of subject in the Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary as a verb, it means 2. To put under or within the power of. (there is our revelation, “within” within the power of). lets back this up with our second understanding. G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso (hoop-ot-as'-so) as a verb which means 1. to subordinate 2. (reflexively) to obey
[from G5259 and G5021]
KJV: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.

please notice, the KJV can translate subject, G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso, as be under obedience, which bring us to our second understanding. lets see this in scripture, Matthew 26:42 " He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done”. now here is the revelation. the Lord Jesus is God “OWN” arm. scripture, Isaiah 63:5 " And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me”. so being his “OWN” arm it is through, or “within” the agency of the Lord Jesus Christ that his, (GOD), OWN “will” is done, hence the obedience. this is proven out in the definition of G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso itself. the definition also states from G5259 and G5021, lets see what G5259 ὑπό hupo
(hoop-oh') states,
1.under
2.(with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through)
3.(with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)) In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
[a primary preposition]
KJV: among, by, from, in, of, under, with

examine definition #2 above carefully, it said, when used as a verb. there is our conformation, the agency or means,“through”. and “through” is synonyms with “WITHIN”. so when G5259 is use in VERB form, meaning with a verb as in “BE” subject as here in 1 Corinthians 15:27-28 then it is understood to be used as the “agency or means, through”. other words Isaiah 63:5 is totally correct and on point when God said, " And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me”. the power is in, or within Godown” arm, which the Lord is, “God’s own arm". that’s all that is needed, the Holy Spirit, (the Revelator) and an old English dictionary like the Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary.

see Truther you need to root out words and their meaning. so your nonesense, or ignorance, on the term "Subject" when used with a verb, as "Be", here changes the definition of the Word. so the Son is the Father shared, which G243 allos describe, is a numerical difference, BUT THE "SAME SORT", or the same Person, be subject is within, and the opposit of a numerical difference/differentiation in a Share of ONE in the Same person, is called...... "ASSIMILATION"... supportive scripture, Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.". WHY? so, "that God may be all in all"

man, this is too easy. did you understand that Truther?, see how easy it is to know the word of God with UNDERSTANDING?, get the TEACHER.... the HOLY SPIRIT, for he will Guide you in ALL TRUTH... how much? ALL... TRUTH...... :D YIKES!.

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PS, Truther, "'The ONLY thing oneness has over trinity is Acts 2:38. The rest is a mess". that's "Diversified Oneness", and the post here cleared up your MESS, yes... your MESS..... :rolleyes:...
 

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Us. Be careful not to blaspheme the mother though, we are taught in the bible to honor both father and mother.
ERROR, post Bible scripture to this please, book chapter and verse please.

thanks in advance.

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Devin, decades ago a Mormon co worker gave me a verse from one of your books that said something like this..."it is true the primitive church baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, but I "(angel)..." command you to change it to Father, Son and Holy Ghost'.

Can you find that verse for me, please? I don't know where to look. Thanks.
I've been Mormon for years, and then Catholic. I'm still kinda back and forth, but I wouldn't put too much effort into something a Mormon says, even in Church we get a lot of false teachings. Most of us know this and just ignore it. We don't have paid clergy, and it shows unfortunately. But then we all get to preach which is cool :)

But no I've never heard that one, sorry :(
 

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ERROR, post Bible scripture to this please, book chapter and verse please.

thanks in advance.

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Look here and look at the Catholic teaching of mother god: Mother goddess - Wikipedia

"Orthodox Christians believe Mary received her resurrection after her death (see Dormition of the Mother of God), while Roman Catholics generally believe that Mary was assumed, body and soul without death or the need for resurrection, into Heaven, referred to as the Assumption of Mary. This could make her a "heavenly mother" of sorts, as she gave birth to Jesus, and was confirmed to bear the title Theotokos ("giver of birth to God") at the Council of Ephesus in AD 431. However, she is more often referred to as "Our Mother", since Christians alike refer to themselves as "Brothers and Sisters in Christ". There is a parallel in calling Mary "Our Mother" as calling God "Our Father", though there is a Pater Noster but no Mater Nostra. Mary is not considered the "Heavenly Mother", the same way that God the Father is referred to as the "Heavenly Father". In Roman Catholic belief Mary, although highly venerated as the first among the Saints, is never viewed on an equal status with God (cf. the Scholastic Catholic hyperdulia vs. latria distinction), rather she is viewed by some[who?] Catholics, but not as a matter of dogma, as Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix with Christ."
 

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Look here and look at the Catholic teaching of mother god: Mother goddess - Wikipedia

"Orthodox Christians believe Mary received her resurrection after her death (see Dormition of the Mother of God), while Roman Catholics generally believe that Mary was assumed, body and soul without death or the need for resurrection, into Heaven, referred to as the Assumption of Mary. This could make her a "heavenly mother" of sorts, as she gave birth to Jesus, and was confirmed to bear the title Theotokos ("giver of birth to God") at the Council of Ephesus in AD 431. However, she is more often referred to as "Our Mother", since Christians alike refer to themselves as "Brothers and Sisters in Christ". There is a parallel in calling Mary "Our Mother" as calling God "Our Father", though there is a Pater Noster but no Mater Nostra. Mary is not considered the "Heavenly Mother", the same way that God the Father is referred to as the "Heavenly Father". In Roman Catholic belief Mary, although highly venerated as the first among the Saints, is never viewed on an equal status with God (cf. the Scholastic Catholic hyperdulia vs. latria distinction), rather she is viewed by some[who?] Catholics, but not as a matter of dogma, as Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix with Christ."
Sorry I asked for scripture, I have no confidence in what man say, but please post what God say, ok. so now book chapter and verse of this Mother
again thanks in advance.

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Sorry I asked for scripture, I have no confidence in what man say, but please post what God say, ok. so now book chapter and verse of this Mother
again thanks in advance.

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Jesus had a mother that's in the bible: Matthew 1:18-25. If you don't believe in Orthodox, then OK, but I do. We can respect each others beliefs then :) Cheers!
 

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Jesus had a mother that's in the bible: Matthew 1:18-25. If you don't believe in Orthodox, then OK, but I do. We can respect each others beliefs then :) Cheers!
Error, the Lord Jesu is without mother and father, nor biological, or spiritual. Mary was only the surrogate, or birth mother to the flesh that he came in. I hope that is not the mother you're speaking of.....

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Error, the Lord Jesu is without mother and father, nor biological, or spiritual. Mary was only the surrogate, or birth mother to the flesh that he came in. I hope that is not the mother you're speaking of.....

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Scripture?
 

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I've been Mormon for years, and then Catholic. I'm still kinda back and forth, but I wouldn't put too much effort into something a Mormon says, even in Church we get a lot of false teachings. Most of us know this and just ignore it. We don't have paid clergy, and it shows unfortunately. But then we all get to preach which is cool :)

But no I've never heard that one, sorry :(
I think hes pulling your leg...
 
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No need if mary is this heavenly mother you speak of...

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You said Jesus has not father or mother and won't report scripture regarding it? Then how shall I believe you?
 

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I've been Mormon for years, and then Catholic. I'm still kinda back and forth, but I wouldn't put too much effort into something a Mormon says, even in Church we get a lot of false teachings. Most of us know this and just ignore it. We don't have paid clergy, and it shows unfortunately. But then we all get to preach which is cool :)

But no I've never heard that one, sorry :(
Honestly, if I was you, " Come out of her My people". you dont need nor want religion you yourself see what it does, Christ is there for all who want Him and you dont need religion to have Him, Just your time.
 
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Honestly, if I was you, " Come out of her My people". you dont need nor want religion you yourself see what it does, Christ is there for all who want Him and you dont need religion to have Him, Just your time.

Can you expand on that. I don't totally understand, Cheers :) I serve God and help the poor as much as I can, and that brings me joy and peace. But I do get a good spirit from going to church. I'm watching Catholic mass at the moment, and I enjoy it. But I also watch Mormon church. And I get a good spirit from each.
 

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Have you not read, "it was written But I say",, you should go look it up. And He doesnt have to agree with mens understandning nor mens doctrines which is spoken more than the truth, not even the bible, He never wrote it.

Yeah that's proof that you have no idea what you're talking about. The scriptures tell us to search for the truth which is in the scriptures as though you're searching for gold or silver. Meditation which includes picturing, speaking, feeling and study which is what we should do when reading the scriptures. Meditation is the Holy Spirit using faculties in man's heart and mind.
Also Jesus never spoke out against looking up scripture to make sure what someone is saying is scripturally supported.
 

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Have you not read, "it was written But I say",, you should go look it up. And He doesnt have to agree with mens understandning nor mens doctrines which is spoken more than the truth, not even the bible, He never wrote it.

i dont remember Jesus undoing or abolishing a scripture. i remember Jesus teaching on the command of adultery, which was written, and Jesus adding do not even think/fantasize about it. after it was all said and done, adultery was still on the table, the command in itself never changed.
 

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ERROR, and ANOTHER "ERROR, listen up, let us edify you....
Corinthians 15:27 "For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all". here is you ERROR, and LACK OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE WORD OF GOD.

SUBJECT: G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso (hoop-ot-as'-so) v. According to Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary of American English. the Greek word here, G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso, this word is used as a verb, and not a noun. (that will alert one quickly). as a verb one can quickly see, or understand what subject means here in context.
a. put within, b. will. lets look at both and understand this revelation. according to the second definition of subject in the Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary as a verb, it means 2. To put under or within the power of. (there is our revelation, “within” within the power of). lets back this up with our second understanding. G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso (hoop-ot-as'-so) as a verb which means 1. to subordinate 2. (reflexively) to obey
[from G5259 and G5021]
KJV: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.

please notice, the KJV can translate subject, G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso, as be under obedience, which bring us to our second understanding. lets see this in scripture, Matthew 26:42 " He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done”. now here is the revelation. the Lord Jesus is God “OWN” arm. scripture, Isaiah 63:5 " And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me”. so being his “OWN” arm it is through, or “within” the agency of the Lord Jesus Christ that his, (GOD), OWN “will” is done, hence the obedience. this is proven out in the definition of G5293 ὑποτάσσω hupotasso itself. the definition also states from G5259 and G5021, lets see what G5259 ὑπό hupo
(hoop-oh') states,
1.under
2.(with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through)
3.(with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)) In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
[a primary preposition]
KJV: among, by, from, in, of, under, with

examine definition #2 above carefully, it said, when used as a verb. there is our conformation, the agency or means,“through”. and “through” is synonyms with “WITHIN”. so when G5259 is use in VERB form, meaning with a verb as in “BE” subject as here in 1 Corinthians 15:27-28 then it is understood to be used as the “agency or means, through”. other words Isaiah 63:5 is totally correct and on point when God said, " And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me”. the power is in, or within Godown” arm, which the Lord is, “God’s own arm". that’s all that is needed, the Holy Spirit, (the Revelator) and an old English dictionary like the Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary.

see Truther you need to root out words and their meaning. so your nonesense, or ignorance, on the term "Subject" when used with a verb, as "Be", here changes the definition of the Word. so the Son is the Father shared, which G243 allos describe, is a numerical difference, BUT THE "SAME SORT", or the same Person, be subject is within, and the opposit of a numerical difference/differentiation in a Share of ONE in the Same person, is called...... "ASSIMILATION"... supportive scripture, Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.". WHY? so, "that God may be all in all"

man, this is too easy. did you understand that Truther?, see how easy it is to know the word of God with UNDERSTANDING?, get the TEACHER.... the HOLY SPIRIT, for he will Guide you in ALL TRUTH... how much? ALL... TRUTH...... :D YIKES!.

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PS, Truther, "'The ONLY thing oneness has over trinity is Acts 2:38. The rest is a mess". that's "Diversified Oneness", and the post here cleared up your MESS, yes... your MESS..... :rolleyes:...
You think the verse says this, my oneness friend...


For JESUS hath put all things under his OWN feet. But when JESUS saith, all things are put under himSELF, it is manifest that he is excepted OF HIMSELF, which did put all things under himSELF. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto himSELF, then shall the Son, WHICH IS ACTUALLY THE FATHER also himself AS THE SON be subject unto himSELF that put all things under himSELF, that God may be all in all.



Yep, you think they are the same person.
 

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I've been Mormon for years, and then Catholic. I'm still kinda back and forth, but I wouldn't put too much effort into something a Mormon says, even in Church we get a lot of false teachings. Most of us know this and just ignore it. We don't have paid clergy, and it shows unfortunately. But then we all get to preach which is cool :)

But no I've never heard that one, sorry :(
Okay.

Have you ever thought of joining the original church?