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I will come out up front. I am studying with the Jehovah witnesses. I am not a JW apologetic, whatever that means and I am not a baptised witness so I am not counted in the 8 million Witnesses world wide.

I would like to answer questions about the Jehovah Witnesse's beliefs in order to quell the mass amount of incorrect assumptions that are around.

In this Christian forum, is that too much to expect?

Marakorpa means tall handsome man in a long lost Tasmanian Aboriginal dialect; however it is not quite correct, I am not Tasmanian Aboriginal.
 

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Don't be afraid, I am just another human looking for the Truth. With 40,000 different Christian religions there is, sadly, not much to pick from.
 

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Don't be afraid, I am just another human looking for the Truth. With 40,000 different Christian religions there is, sadly, not much to pick from.
Welcome, and oh but there is, am man called Jesus, He is not religious. Be interesting to hear what you have to say.
 
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Welcome. I am Roman Catholic. If you have any questions about Catholicism or Church history, I can give you my opinion.
 
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Welcome. I am Roman Catholic. If you have any questions about Catholicism or Church history, I can give you my opinion.

My question for any Catholic would be: What influence did Constantine have on the beginning of the Roman Church?

However, as I stated, I would rather answer questions than ask them.
 

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My question for any Catholic would be: What influence did Constantine have on the beginning of the Roman Church?

However, as I stated, I would rather answer questions than ask them.

I think you will need to start a thread for that question
 

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Welcome, and oh but there is, am man called Jesus, He is not religious. Be interesting to hear what you have to say.

By "man called Jesus" you are referring to the man who visits you personally, and whom you interact with face to face. Correct?

I say this because it is important to know which Jesus people are worshipping: the Living Word who is God, or some other Jesus; such as a real man who visits them, or even another physical object such as the bread and wine of the Eucharist of the Catholic Church.
 

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By "man called Jesus" you are referring to the man who visits you personally, and whom you interact with face to face. Correct?

I say this because it is important to know which Jesus people are worshipping: the Living Word who is God, or some other Jesus; such as a real man who visits them, or even another physical object such as the bread and wine of the Eucharist of the Catholic Church
You seriously are a funny man. Not. No I have being with Jesus "teh living word" in the Spirit, I have even being with God and received my Tesitmony from Him, but what is that to you.
 

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I would rather answer questions, than state my case.

Well, I won't be asking any. I know in whom I have believed.
Any questions I need answering I ask the Lord...or the Lord within His people.

You only wanting to 'answer questions' speak to me of someone who hasn't really joined the Site to be a part of it....o_O
So no, sorry. I won't have any questions for you except ..what is your real motivation in joining us here???

That is why I wrote in my first post. Welcome....I think!!
 
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I will come out up front. I am studying with the Jehovah witnesses. I am not a JW apologetic, whatever that means and I am not a baptised witness so I am not counted in the 8 million Witnesses world wide.

I would like to answer questions about the Jehovah Witnesse's beliefs in order to quell the mass amount of incorrect assumptions that are around.

In this Christian forum, is that too much to expect?

Marakorpa means tall handsome man in a long lost Tasmanian Aboriginal dialect; however it is not quite correct, I am not Tasmanian Aboriginal.
Welcome!

No questions.
 

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Well, I won't be asking any. I know in whom I have believed.
Any questions I need answering I ask the Lord...or the Lord within His people.

You only wanting to 'answer questions' speak to me of someone who hasn't really joined the Site to be a part of it....o_O
So no, sorry. I won't have any questions for you except ..what is your real motivation in joining us here???

That is why I wrote in my first post. Welcome....I think!!


If you want to know my reason for joining read my opening statement about clearing up the mis-information about the JWs.
 

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Jehovah Witnesses believe Jesus is actually Michael the Archangel.

Can you tell us why?

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THE spirit creature called Michael is not mentioned often in the Bible. However, when he is referred to, he is in action. In the book of Daniel, Michael is battling wicked angels; in the letter of Jude, he is disputing with Satan; and in Revelation, he is waging war with the Devil and his demons. By defending Jehovah’s rulership and fighting God’s enemies, Michael lives up to the meaning of his name—“Who Is Like God?” But who is Michael?

At times, individuals are known by more than one name. For example, the patriarch Jacob is also known as Israel, and the apostle Peter, as Simon. (Genesis 49:1, 2; Matthew 10:2) Likewise, the Bible indicates that Michael is another name for Jesus Christ, before and after his life on earth. Let us consider Scriptural reasons for drawing that conclusion.

Archangel. God’s Word refers to Michael “the archangel.” (Jude 9) This term means “chief angel.” Notice that Michael is called the archangel. This suggests that there is only one such angel. In fact, the term “archangel” occurs in the Bible only in the singular, never in the plural. Moreover, Jesus is linked with the office of archangel. Regarding the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 states: “The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel’s voice.” Thus the voice of Jesus is described as being that of an archangel. This scripture therefore suggests that Jesus himself is the archangel Michael.

Army Leader. The Bible states that “Michael and his angels battled with the dragon . . . and its angels.” (Revelation 12:7) Thus, Michael is the Leader of an army of faithful angels. Revelation also describes Jesus as the Leader of an army of faithful angels. (Revelation 19:14-16) And the apostle Paul specifically mentions “the Lord Jesus” and “his powerful angels.” (2 Thessalonians 1:7) So the Bible speaks of both Michael and “his angels” and Jesus and “his angels.” (Matthew 13:41; 16:27; 24:31; 1 Peter 3:22) Since God’s Word nowhere indicates that there are two armies of faithful angels in heaven—one headed by Michael and one headed by Jesus—it is logical to conclude that Michael is none other than Jesus Christ in his heavenly role. *

 

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If you want to know my reason for joining read my opening statement about clearing up the mis-information about the JWs.

Sorry, not interested. I have had countless conversations with JW's during my life..and we are for sure not on the same page. Because I am over the age of "three score years and ten" ....and in that time and since, I have found that they just change what they say they believe!!
Back in the sixties...they would never talk about the blood of Jesus.
And other times I would often say- " Okay, lets pray together and see what God says about this "thus and so" that you are trying to tell me.
And they would not pray with me and ran a mile.
I am sure since the sixties you can tell us all the different things that they now believe.

Thanks, but no thanks.

I do not really want to listen..but, thank you very much for the offer. :)
 

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THE spirit creature called Michael is not mentioned often in the Bible. However, when he is referred to, he is in action. In the book of Daniel, Michael is battling wicked angels; in the letter of Jude, he is disputing with Satan; and in Revelation, he is waging war with the Devil and his demons. By defending Jehovah’s rulership and fighting God’s enemies, Michael lives up to the meaning of his name—“Who Is Like God?” But who is Michael?

At times, individuals are known by more than one name. For example, the patriarch Jacob is also known as Israel, and the apostle Peter, as Simon. (Genesis 49:1, 2; Matthew 10:2) Likewise, the Bible indicates that Michael is another name for Jesus Christ, before and after his life on earth. Let us consider Scriptural reasons for drawing that conclusion.

Archangel. God’s Word refers to Michael “the archangel.” (Jude 9) This term means “chief angel.” Notice that Michael is called the archangel. This suggests that there is only one such angel. In fact, the term “archangel” occurs in the Bible only in the singular, never in the plural. Moreover, Jesus is linked with the office of archangel. Regarding the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 states: “The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel’s voice.” Thus the voice of Jesus is described as being that of an archangel. This scripture therefore suggests that Jesus himself is the archangel Michael.

Army Leader. The Bible states that “Michael and his angels battled with the dragon . . . and its angels.” (Revelation 12:7) Thus, Michael is the Leader of an army of faithful angels. Revelation also describes Jesus as the Leader of an army of faithful angels. (Revelation 19:14-16) And the apostle Paul specifically mentions “the Lord Jesus” and “his powerful angels.” (2 Thessalonians 1:7) So the Bible speaks of both Michael and “his angels” and Jesus and “his angels.” (Matthew 13:41; 16:27; 24:31; 1 Peter 3:22) Since God’s Word nowhere indicates that there are two armies of faithful angels in heaven—one headed by Michael and one headed by Jesus—it is logical to conclude that Michael is none other than Jesus Christ in his heavenly role. *

That does not agree with all of scripture:

Philippians 2:9
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,

Sounds like someone picked out a few verses and when "Ah ha!" - but missed the mark.
 

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Where is the historical evidence for a Great Apostacy?