Recent content by Berean

You know, @PS95, someone once told me, "The Bible is like an old fiddle, where you can play any tune." Groups like the Adventists have their beliefs, and they're entitled to them. The problem I have isn't so much what they believe, but the insistence that these beliefs be strictly adhered to...

It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor anything by which your brother stumbles, or is offended, or is made weak. - Romans 14:21 It's important to remember that causing someone to stumble is a serious offense—not just against the law of love, but also against what the Lord...

"You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows." - Psalm 23:5 The idea of a cup that's full and overflowing has a beautiful meaning. It symbolizes both joy and sorrow, and in both cases, it spills over with abundance. If we want to enjoy the joys that come from the Lord, we also need to be open...

"For he who has entered into his rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from His. - Hebrews 4:10 Rather than merely asking for one single day out of the week, the beautiful and profound law of love actually serves to guide and shape our entire lives in a meaningful way! Every...

I tried that conversation with Aunty Jane and Keiw, but they didn't listen, because as far as their concerned, they have the truth so there's no sense to listening to what I have to say. Kind of hard to have a conversation with someone like that. So apparently they blocked me. As to Romans...

So, the Watchtower believes that the Bible is an organizational book and does not belong to individuals, because ONLY "Jehovah's visible organization" can interpret the Bible. Can we say BLASPHEMY?

In the midst of a world that often feels dark and overwhelming, God calls His people to shine as lights—right here, right now. It’s not just about being saved from our sins or the fear of being separated from Him forever; it’s about being pulled out of the darkness and mess that surrounds us...

I didn't go to his first wedding

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on that one.

As a diabetic, I can't drink coffee, not that coffee is bad, just can't have the milk or sugar, the way I liked it. I abstain from all sweetners, as they're usually worse than actual sugar. That said, DD was always my go-to place when on the road. I can't see spending 3.50 a day for a cup of...

The "true salvation" is only for "true Christians", the little flock, the elect (Luke 12:32; Col. 3:12). Those invited to share with Jesus in His reign over the earth (2 Timothy 2:12; Rev. 20:6). Well, if they're reigning, who are they reigning over? The world of mankind, the same world that...

The Gospel isn't about changing the world. Jesus didn't say, "Go and convert the world." The Gospel is for calling out a "little Flock", a people for his name (Acts 15:14)

On Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, the Jehovah’s Witnesses will be observing the Memorial of Jesus Death. You may have received an invitation. Let’s look at what those invited will observe when attending. First off, it’s their biggest event of the year—kind of like their Super Bowl—but it often has...

I don't understand what you're trying to say here. You quote "one like the son of man" but none of the verses you quote have anything to do with "one like the son of man." "I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient...

That's true, so they can at least give me the Watchtower's explanation