Look at those who orchestrated the murder of the Christ....didn't they assume that they had God's spirit?
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit planned this event before the foundation the world. God orchestrated the death and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus laid down His life willingly, the Pharisees were set up, Judas even Satan. It was prophesied. So you again do not have the correct perspective.
You are claiming that I ha e the Satan's spirit, who I suppose is inspiring me to honor and recognize the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Isn't that a similar charge what the Pharisee's implied about Jesus, that He was doing miracles by the power of Satan. And Jesus said rhey were blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
I can read your words here and apply them to all of Christendom...."the blind leading the blind"....actions speak louder than words.
Maybe I was unfair by that comment. You do see something, because you read His words, just as the Jews study and practice the Old Testament. But they do not discern the deep spiritual richness of the word as most of us who have been baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
They will not take up arms and fight their own brothers over political issues....in fact they will not take up weapons to fight anyone, as you would expect a disciple of Christ to do.
Yes you are passivists. Well I hope you appreciate that the freedoms in the USA ( that slowly being removed) were fought for in battles. As God sent the Israelites into the Promise land and told them to kill everyone and take it. Peace is good, but evil must be put down and so police, soldiers stand to thwart evil and if they have to, kill.
JW's clould never have their own country because you are not willing to fight and hence would be slaves to anyone who came along. I suppose if someone forced their way into your house to rape, pillage and plunder your family, your husband would just stand there defenseless and let it happen?
We could say exactly the same about you.....we will allow the appointed judge to make that clear to everyone....we will all know soon enough I think....imagining oneself to be a "Christian" doesn't mean that Jesus will count you as one. (
Matthew 7:21-23)
The Holy Spirit dwells in me and confirms with my spirit our relationship. I am sealed by the Holy Spirit. JW's don't believe that they are saved, they are uncertain. You think you have to earn salvation by good works, and maybe after the Millenial Kingdom, you'll find out. This is also sad that you do not have the faith that all Christians should have. The faith that is a gift. Look it up, Hebrews 11:1 It is a sureness, a knowing of our salvation. It is a done deal.
You have been lied to and deprived of many aspects if the Christian life and truth.
You think Jesus is Michael - that is a disgrace and dishonor.
You think the Holy Spirit is a force - you are blind Him, who is God. And because if this you lack a relationship with Him, hence a lack of spiritual discernment.
You pass the bread and don't eat it, you pass the wine and don't drink it as if that is symbolic for communion with Christ. Oh, some of you do - only the ones who think they are going to heaven. He said, take and eat, this is My body ... take and drink, this is my blood ... Everyone, every time you gather in my name.
You think heaven only has enough room for 144k JW's - that an fallacy. Sad!
You think because birthdays are not in the Bible that we are deprived of observing. Actually in Job 1, a birthday is celebrated. Tennis isn't in the Bible. Cars, phones and million other things aren't in there. We don't celebrate to glorify ourselves, we thank God for the person who was born on that day. It is a special day. God gave us life and we celebrate it any which way. Of course are carnally minded person does not celebrate with thanks to God and they can be self indulgent and sinful as well - this is not the kindnof celebration I am talking about. There are many Jewish feasts that actually were celebrations of historical events blessed by God. And in each celebration, thanks is given to God. JW's are deprived of celebrating anything accept a wedding or anniversary. There is nothing in the Bible that prohibits family gatherings, good food, dancing singing and joyful times for any reason as long as it has love and a thankful attitude towards God.
The huge error is the trinity...but you are free to believe it if you wish. (
John 17:3;
1 Corinthians 8:5-6
The proof is in the pudding they say. After over 100 years, the JW org only has just under 9 million believers. You have growth like a lawn that is suffering from a drought. You knock on doors for 200 million hours a year just in the US and where is the fruit of your labor??? Any cinverts trickling in? And I would say most of your congregation was generated by family. You bring you kids and endoctrinate them and so on.
In 1900, there were 500 milliom Christians (Catholics, Protestants, Non-Denominaltional, all believers of Christ )..Now there are 2.65 billion believers -- that's growth. And why is that so? The Holy Spirit blesses those church movements that are in line with His will. Example: Chuck Smith started Calvary Chapel about 50 years ago and it has grown to over 2000 churches with 25 million believers. Spirit-filled churches grow. Those with false doctrine do not!
We will let Jesus do the judging and continue to promote the truth of God's word.....the sheep will hear the voice of the Fine Shepherd....we can count on that.
Yes, I have seen the growth in the Body of Christ, though some churches remain stagnant.
You can jump up and down all you like....makes no difference to us....or to God for that matter...no one can come to the son without an invitation from the Father.....(
John 6:65)
I am excited, jumping for joy, my redemption draws near. It is sad for you to have to wait with uncertainty for that time.
I have many JW's in my family and I love them, but we don't see eye to eye with much of the Bible. Actually I could find more in common with a Catholic and be in agreement about the essentials than a JW. Oh well, we do live in peace, just refrain from talking about the things that are most important to us - sad.
