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How did you feel when you first learned God had a name when you came across it in your Bible reading Truman? I know it changed my life for sure. The Bible is definitely alive and exerts power, it changes lives.

(Proverbs 22:16) . . .The one defrauding the poor to increase his wealth And the one giving gifts to the rich Will end up in poverty. Proverbs 22 is contrasting advice based on wisdom and ignorance sir. It is fairly easy to understand, showing the wiickedness of the wealthy extorting the poor...

It is understandable sir, many are skeptical by nature, for good reason I might add, as there are many deceivers in the world. One should be most cautious when their life might depend on advice from others. It is also proper according to scripture as well, perhaps you have read the account of...

May I ask Ron why that same version you use translated theos as a god at Acts 28:6 instead of God as they did in Jn 1:1? Do you think by doing that they fully translated them differently deliberately? Why do you suppose they did that sir??

Mat 24:34

You are correct Ron, we have a different interpretation, both of us cannot be correct in our understanding.

Most of those are already in heaven DP, the start of the gathering of them was the outpouring of holy spirit on Pentecost of 33 CE. We believe the first resurrection occurred shortly after Jesus was enthroned as King, so now as they die, they are changed in a twinkling of an eye, and those left...

You are very welcome Chris

The Bible states that 144,000 are redeemed from the earth. Why are these taken from the earth? God in His infinite wisdom has chosen from among mankind, exemplary Christians to serve as Kings and Priests in His Kingdom. Why choose them instead of angels? They can fully relate to our needs as...

That is why Christians still go forth preaching the good news of the Kingdom Chris, as Mat 24:14 is not yet fulfilled. But we are getting very close to it's conclusion I believe.

Jesus stated that Jerusalem would be trampled on until the end of the appointed time of the nations. He foretold that false christs would arise, and Paul made it clear there would be an apostasy. God never leaves Himself without witness so during those days of apostasy there would be a few...

Our primary assignment is to make disciples by teaching them the good news of the Kingdom. Jesus stated very clearly the sheep would know his voice, and he would know them. Obviously a sheep (one of Jesus' disciples) will be able to recognize their brother simply from their teachings since we...

Jehovah has always allowed a personal touch on faith. True His laws are exacting, but individuals have leeway in the way they are practiced, that is what free will is. Of course there are stepping over the line points where our leeway becomes sin. Christians are identified by their fruits sir...

Yes sir Ben, that is very true. He obviously had a few choices with the sin of Adam and Eve, however if we think about it, He handled the issue the wisest way possible. If He would have executed them and started again, very likely it would have happened again. Out of His love He wanted the earth...

It has to do with the heart dear brother, no matter how much we choose it for them, they have to choose it for themselves. We just keep planting the seeds, and the great news is, some will grow as Jehovah has not closed this system yet.

If we still had apostles, like you said they would still have the same mission, power, and authority, you basically answered your own question. While it would be nice to have them, the closest we have is the faithful slave, and while they do an excellent job of feeding us spiritually, they...

I fully understand why you think it was the Apostle Phillip, but we believe it was this Phillip: (Acts 6:2-6) . . .the Twelve called the multitude of the disciples together and said: “It is not right for us to leave the word of God to distribute food to tables. 3 So, brothers, select for...

Different Phillip sir. Last questions No; No; No. In this time period it is only Jesus who has been given the authority to forgive sins.

Thanks for your kind response Ferris. Jehovah has had many laws repeated in His word on blood, and how it is to be used. It is just not from ignorance that Jehovah gave these laws, He is very serious on obedience to them. We Christians are no longer under those laws, however, the first century...

Good post Rob, very true. Obviously all of us who are one in the faith, are not God in the flesh as you have clearly revealed. I often use the account you based your info on found in Jn 17:22 as well. Sometimes even starting with Gen 2:24. It is the oneness of the faith the unity 1 Cor 1:10