Let’s dive into how Paul addresses these questions in Romans 11. In Romans 11:7-8, Paul points out that the nation of Israel didn’t quite get what it was seeking. He continues in…
THINK ON THESE THINGS
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any…
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…
THE PURPOSE OF THE PREACHING WORK
A Jehovah’s Witness recently asked on Social Media: “If people are gonna be saved even though they are not witnesses, why do we preach?” I think the “safe” answer is because Jesus…
Avoid Independent Thinking!
Those who were around in the early 1980s, may remember the phrase “Avoid Independent Thinking”, It was the subheading on page 22, in the January 15, 1983 issue of “The Watchtower. The…
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…
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DELINQUENT CONGREGATIONS LIST?
IF YOU DON’T PAY, YOU’RE PUT ON THE DELINQUENT CONGREGATIONS LIST! Yes, you read that right. It’s just like failing to pay your electric bill or your bank loan: JWorg puts congregations…
“No apology is needed.”
The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses likes to act like they’re super humble about their mistakes in understanding the Bible. But at their annual meeting in October 2023, Governing Body member, Jeffrey…
God’s Use of Organization
So, in the July 15, 1984 issue of The Watchtower, there are a couple of study articles that dive into how important organization is for worshiping Jehovah God the right way. The…
THE GIFTS AND CALLING TO ISRAEL
In the September 15, 1951 Watchtower, on page 562 under the title “Identifying ‘The Israel of God’” “HOTLY debated is the question: Does the State of Israel as established in Palestine May…