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NASB | John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6] |
Subject: If Jesus did it, way can't I? |
Bible Note: Truthfinder: Actually I have asked many Jehovah's Witnesses to show and tell me what they believe. I have a cousin that I've been very close to since childhood. She is a Jehovah's Witness or JW (when I use the abbreviation JWs I'm not using it in a derogatory manner; I also use initials or abbreviations for the names of various churches and denominations. I merely use the abbreviation JWs as anyone would use any abbreviation). Anyway my cousin, we'll call her Rachel (not her real name), has been an active, baptized Witness since 1962. Over the years I have spent many hours in conversation with Rachel and her friends and in reading the Watchtower literature (books and magazines). So I am very, very well-read and well-acquainted with the teachings of the organization. I've heard and read the teachings first-hand. What I say now is not meant to be rude or offensive, but I can't help wondering: Do you and other Witnesses visit the church meetings of or read for yourself the writings of Baptists, Pentecostals, Lutherans, Methodists, etc.? Or does your knowledge of their beliefs come through reading Watchtower publications? If am not mistaken, the Witnesses are discouraged from attending services held by the churches of "Christendom", including weddings and funerals. So IF your knowledge of Baptist doctrine comes through the filter of Watchtower publications, then what is wrong with our knowledge of JW doctrine coming through our own churches' publications? Again, please don't take the above question as a put-down. It seems to me that it is a reasonable question. Thank you, Truthfinder, for dialoguing with me and reading my understanding of these matters. Radioman2 :-) |