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1 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | stokeyhk | 55514 | ||
Do you believe that Jesus' invisible return was about 1914? Or, Do you disbelieve it because Jehovah's Witnesses say this? As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I would like you to tell me how you understand Acts 15:28, 29 which says: "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from . . . blood . . . and from sexual immorality." (NIV) Stokey. |
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2 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | kalos | 55517 | ||
Stokey: Thank you for answering my question. No, I do not believe "that Jesus' invisible return was about 1914." The reason I don't believe it is not *because* the Jehovah's Witnesses say this. I do not believe it because I have an entirely different understanding of prophecy. My acceptance or rejection of any particular doctrine is not based on which individual or group teaches that doctrine. Rather it is based on whether a given belief has Scriptural support. I could ask you the same question: Regarding Jesus' invisible return about 1914, do you *believe* it because Jehovah's Witnesses say this? It is not my intention to be rude or sarcastic; I merely ask an honest question. kalos |
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3 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | stokeyhk | 55531 | ||
Like you said, only Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus' return was in 1914. There are some religious groups who have an afinity for 1914, but have different understandings. Not only Jehovah's Witnesses recognized 1914 as the end of "the times of the Gentiles" as mentioned in Luke 21:24, KJV. There were a number of clergymen in the 19th century who did so, and others. As you may know, we have taught this since 1876. Many people believe we're living in the "last days." (2 Timothy 3:1-5) World events clearly show this. It all depends on whether we're willing to consider a different viewpoint. So, I believe Jesus' invisible return was in 1914 because it has "Scriptural support." I agree with their explanation, too. Further, Jehovah's Witnesses didn't have the New World Translation before 1950. You have to admire their worldwide peace and unity, though, don't you? Will you answer my question regarding Acts 15:28, 29? Stokey. |
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4 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | kalos | 55542 | ||
NASB Acts 15:29 that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols and from blood and from things strangled and from fornication; if you keep yourselves free from such things, you will do well. Farewell." AMPLIFIED Acts 15:29 That you abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols and from [tasting] blood and from [eating the meat of animals] that have been strangled and from sexual impurity. If you keep yourselves from these things, you will do well. Farewell [be strong]! There are things I admire about people who are Jehovah's Witnesses. However, their doctrine is not one of them. As far as Acts 15:28-29, I take it literally. Abstain from blood means abstain from blood -- period. Nothing figurative or mysterious there. kalos |
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5 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | stokeyhk | 55617 | ||
Its interesting that the Amplified Bible inserts "tasting" into the verse. TEV inserts "eat." Jehovah's Witnesses "take it literally," too. You're right, "abstain from blood means abstain from blood." So, do you admire this aspect of our doctrine? Naturally to believe it intellectually is one thing, but to do it is quite another! Acts 5:29, 32 says: "'We must obey God as ruler rather than men." 'God gives his holy spirit to those obeying him as ruler.' James 1:22 says: "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." Stokey. |
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