Anointed
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NOT INSPIRED, BUT LED BY THE SPIRIT? WATCHTOWER DOUBLE-SPEAK
While they confidently assert that they are the faithful and discreet slave selected by Jesus himself to lead all Christians toward a proper and accurate understanding of the Bible, the governing body does acknowledge an important distinction: they are not inspired by God in the same way that the early followers were. “In the first…
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Is Jesus Your Mediator?
I wanted to do a short presentation on the subject of Jesus as Mediator. 1 Timothy 2:5 tells us: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, Christ Jesus…” As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, are you aware, that the Governing Body, your spiritual guides, you know those guys in Warwick, NY…
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The Watchtower: A Non-Prophet Organization
The Watchtower Society really holds religious organizations to high standards and isn’t afraid to call them out when they fall short. The Catholic Church has faced its fair share of criticism, and back on August 22, 1984, the Awake! magazine addressed a reader who felt the Society was taking “cheap shots” at the Church. On…
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The Christian Calling
The New Testament often refers to Christians as the “church.” It’s important to note that the Greek term for “church” (ekklesia) means “called out ones.” This implies that a smaller group is chosen from the larger human population. As a result, many verses use terms like “elect,” “elected,” “election,” and “elect’s” (which can also mean…
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What happens to the Anointed who do not make the 144,000?
A mistake is in presuming that the Little Flock of 144,000 are the only ones who will receive a heavenly reward. The Anointed can be broken down into two classes after death: 1) the 144,000 and 2) those who fall short of the 144,000, but who are not going into second death. We believe this second…