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1 | 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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2 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | Reformer Joe | 55548 | ||
'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.' Actually, the Watchtower has NOT taught this since 1876. Originally, 1914 was the date for the end of the world. That prophecy having failed, it became the date of the invisible return of Jesus. The end of the world was then pushed up to 1918, then 1925, then 1975. I am still waiting for the Watchtower to be right. I am not going on hearsay. You can read previous issues of Watchtower magazine from those days and see clearly the changed prophecies of "God's infallible organization." Investigate it for yourself and show me to be wrong, if indeed I am. http://www.watchman.org/jw/1914hst2.htm http://www.watchman.org/jw/whist1.htm http://www.watchman.org/jw/1404-2.htm Photocopies of the original documents are available if you think quotes are being taken out of context: http://www.watchman.org/jwtools.htm If you have an answer to these quotes, I certainly welcome them. I wouldn't want to be accused of misrepresenting JW history. --Joe! |
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3 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | stokeyhk | 55621 | ||
I didn't say the Watchtower has taught this since 1876. The first Watchtower was issued July, 1879. I said: "Jehovah's Witnesses have recognized 1914 as the end of 'the times of the Gentiles' since 1876." This was in an article printed in the October 1876 issue of the Bible Examiner. Maybe I should have said the Bible Students, who adopted the name Jehovah's Witnesses in 1931, have taught this. Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses were mistaken in their expectations about 1914, 1925 and 1975. The Bible says: "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." (Mark 13:32) What's worse is when a person realizes his mistakes, but refuses to correct them! I don't think the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses has ever claimed to be "infallible." (Acts 1:6, 7; Luke 19:11; Daniel 12:8; 1 Corinthians 13:12) Stokey. |
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4 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | BradK | 55634 | ||
Dear Stokeyhk, As you may be aware, Deut.18:20-22 gives the Biblical qualifications for a Prophet. Vs. 22..."if the thing does not happen or come to pass, that thing is the thing which the Lord has not spoken"... A true Biblical Prophet is one who is 100 percent correct, 100 percent of the time! The Watchtower Organization is more than mistaken in their expectations about 1914, 1925, and 1975. They are in open disregard of scripture! We are enjoined against setting dates of the Lords' (Christs') return in Matt.24:23-26. How does one get around and ignore this clear warning of Jesus? This matter goes directly to the issue of credibility. If ANY organization makes claims that are PROVEN to be false, in what other areas might they be wrong also? It is one thing to forgive an honest mistake and to repent. It is quite another to ignore repeated false prophesying and excuse it. Even in baseball, it's three strikes and you're out! Credibilty and integrity require that both ACTIONS and WORDS match up. My friend, it is my sincere hope and prayer that you will "know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life." ( 1 John 5:20) Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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