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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Patiently waiting for Truth in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    You were added because you reacted positively without knowing what she was defending. No one question you concerning the view that isn't core.
    For if that is what you stand on, you should have seen what she said right from the start, as is whatever Srecko pushed concerning Chloe.
    As do I. Men and Women are invited by God to be Chosen, as in the 1st century and onward.
    Christians, regardless of sex don't keep God's comfort to themselves.
    As mentioned before when you were JOHN BUTLER, whatever Elders in the churches of JWs differ from one another, hence the smoking example I told you before, even more so, them, as with all men and women, are imperfect.
    What I have been saying all this time, when I speak of the Church, I refer to the same one of old, The Early Apostolic Church. The same one that is in the Holy Bible, the same one of which was spoken about in the Didache, by the Apostles in their age, their students, and the Church Fathers before the Roman Emperor shifted everything for the worse, creating both factions of Christendom.
    For there is the early church, Babylon's Church, is the opposition.
    Hence the early church of where Christianity was birthed. Not only it is a body under the Christ, but the people of the Spiritual House, unity among them, regardless of sex or status, Jew or Gentle.
    They paved the path for us to follow, as did the Apostles, as did the Christ.
    You have to also proclaim the gospel of the good news, which was the primary command of the Christ.
    There is a reason behind this, as to why. It is a shadow of what is to come, a level of Section 203 in Media and social media, across all platforms. Eventually, this will be on the forefront when Babylon makes it's move to deal with those against her who speak of Scripture and against Brazen conduct.
    The Left will use people as tools, mainly the unaware for their own agenda, as soon as they reap some form of benefit, they will cast you out, or do it instantly if their agenda is ongoing.
    That being said, it is far grander than that, too much to explain, but it is something I dealt with for years out of the paradigm, hence the view against the MSM. 
    The gospel has to be proclaimed to the people as well. So much one can do from a platform vs legitimate proclamation of the gospel itself, moreover, it is far natural and organic to do such in a way verbally or in person.
    Although other forms are alternatives, the primary is usually best.
    You can still converse. Proclaiming the message of God's Word, even casually.
    However, my case is far more different vs you or your former faith whereas a constant threat is the other faction of Christianity.
     
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Arauna in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    Should be noted that those who abuse children manipulate others to get to them, even people in institutions. For not all among their church members are child abusers, and a great deal of them are not equipped to handle abuse, this is why it was professed, even suggested by CSA prevention to teach people. Granted you just mentioned your Facebook issue of spreading the message, you can do your part in helping others to prevent abuse by teaching them - reach one, teach one.
    As for the police, Bystander Syndrome is an issue, not in the churches only, but other areas too. For if not a teacher or a pastor who contacts them, the parents are capable too as a secondary. Because when Bystander Syndrome kicks in, consequence and a list of things come to mind, especially when such persons had never been in an abuse situation at all.
    For instance, you can't expect a new pastor, probably around the age of 24, to handle something that he has never dealt with, granted, the person could have been raised as a Brady Bunch child.
    That being said, this is why I am trying to salvage 2 videos concerning the events of Warwick, an actually CSA solution that disappeared when the EXJWs attacked a Bible Student. For this information coupled with CSA prevention is vital. 
    Other than that, CSA is going to be a problem because as of late 2021 into 2022, child abusers are simply being let go, in the US and in the UK in which they can repeat an attack on children, this leaving people vulnerable, even JWS due to how broken US and UK laws are. even recently, in the US, there is a CSA situation in regard to a Woke Leftist named Ketanji Brown Jackson, as is the recent situation concerning a man released from jail after 5-6 days, Jussie Smollett. Stuff like this only emboldens CSA, therefore, use the solution provided by sources, like your IICSA to reach people. Like I said, JWs have a CSA problem, be that change, do not sit on a fence, be grounded with both JWs and EXJWs concerning the situation. For it would be wise to listen especially when someone who dealt with abused children is telling you this.
    As a warning to you, your government released several abusers in a span of several months. Just be aware because they can go anywhere, be anywhere.
     
    That being said, look at the thread where I gave information concerning Warwick Protest to @Equivocation, the name of Cedar's friend is the only clue to those CSA videos that has solutions, but you really have to dive into archives to find them, or whatever is left of them granted the EXJW community wiped everything.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    She is a misguided Christian who is shown to lean towards Mainstream ideas without realizing it.
    For this I can say everyone is correct concerning Pentecost 33AD, even the likes of @Patiently waiting for Truth granted these gifts essentially began by means of the spirit however, they somehow believe that after Apostle John that these miraculous gifts continued afterwards, like prophesying to predict or have visions.
    I asked myself, many times, yet none of them can produce.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Patiently waiting for Truth in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    She is a misguided Christian who is shown to lean towards Mainstream ideas without realizing it.
    For this I can say everyone is correct concerning Pentecost 33AD, even the likes of @Patiently waiting for Truth granted these gifts essentially began by means of the spirit however, they somehow believe that after Apostle John that these miraculous gifts continued afterwards, like prophesying to predict or have visions.
    I asked myself, many times, yet none of them can produce.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    It is clear you do not understand the context of Paul's Words, granted of what was quoted to you before. Prophesying in regards to predict by means of visons had ceased. Along with tongues, the knowledge noted in the passage. This knowledge is by means of the holy spirit of which majority of Christian had in the 1st century, even around during and after Pentecost 33AD. It is in association with miraculous gifts, granted these gifts have ceased because they played a particular role in redemptive history in accrediting the ministry, during that time, it never continued afterwards. Sprit Led ones are capable of prophesying, but primarily of the gospel message, coming of the Messianic Age, etc. not of visions and or similar.
    I don't mislead, so please spare yourself of accusations.
    That being said, there is a reason as to why the 1st century is noted as the Apostolic Age (33AD - 100AD)
    And? Paul and John were still alive during that time, the purpose the Apostle and those with such gifts were active until the the near of the 1st century. More so, they had partial knowledge. You are not understanding nothing of what Paul is saying.
    Prophesying in terms of predict by means of visions and or similar miraculous gifts - Yes.
    Hence the difference
    An inspired prophet possesses the miraculous gift of prophesy, inspired and infallible utterance and predictions, as proof they are having the Holy Spirit. A normal, Spirit led Prophet who is clearly not inspired and not infallible have the gifts of the spirit regarding prophesying. It served it's purpose when the the Christian was starting up, and ended around the near end of the 1st century, around that same timeframe, Apostle John, the last Apostle, had passed.
    He literally says it in the verse you quoted.
    Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.
    40AD-60AD was still the 1st century, so the miraculous gifts persisted still, but evidently, it came to an end. For in that time, not only the people were convinced by the words of the Apostles, but the gifts of what the spirit gave, to push people in the direction of the Christ.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Pudgy in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    It isn't that hard. But the main thing is the idea is to assume all Unitarians are the same. @Patiently waiting for Truth and @Srecko Sostar made that mistake before, even @Cos who is known to alter history to benefit the Trinitarian belief.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from JW Insider in The beginning of World War III?   
    World War III has not begun yet, it is only an Information War as is a Hot War, remember, do not speculate of a possibility. The dominos for WW III has yet to happened. As for Ukraine, the US and their allies do not truly care for them, for Ukraine is only a tool to be used as a crux against Russia, granted the US and their allies with NATO affiliates and their actions.
     
    That being said, the same thing of what I had told you many times, years ago, is taking effect, as we can see, granted the actions of Russia and their allies; then again Truthers are always targeted by the MSM, perhaps now you see.
     
    For you were always told  of who the true threat is, for the majority, it will be already too late, the white throne those will have to answer to eventually.
    Going forward, you should be concern of what your next steps are in the coming Reset and the actions of both Babylon and the Beast.
    As we speak, weaponry and resources are being moved in the UK area, namely Scotland, and the area of which I associate you with, Glasgow. A US ally is playing their hand in something serious, just so you know.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from JW Insider in The beginning of World War III?   
    A single name - Madeleine Albright. For the situation that led up to this is far more deep and serious.
    Then again, you never paid attention to when it was said how the Wild Beast and Babylon was moving. So the rest you can figure out on your own.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from JW Insider in The beginning of World War III?   
    True. Even a couple years ago when the Truther community did speak about the actions of NATO and the US allies, along with the United Nations, we were censored. It was inevitable that an action will cause an International Conflict.
    The difference is that the US and their allies is dealing with a Nuclear Super Power.
    That being said, the information we had was someone from NATO several years ago stated there want to start wars with several countries, those who were not on their side. We seen what they did already with the aid of the UN.
     
    For the Wild Beast knows what it is doing. But this time, the fear and panic the unaware are succumbing to vs the aware who saw this coming and are prepared.
    This is also a reminder that man cannot bring true peace or security, for only God and his Christ is capable to do such.
    For whatever man touches, something gets tainted elsewhere.
    That being said, violence, famine, fear, death is at an increase, especially in the US. Granted the economical Crisis taking place in the US, it is confirmed to slowly spill over into the EU. Elsewhere, heavy weaponry is being moved around in Glasgow, six deadly warheads making it's way over to the Royal Navy depot.
    Fighter Jets flying over the skies of the United Kingdom.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from JW Insider in The beginning of World War III?   
    Speculation. That reminds of the, ironically, the 1975 discussion. As we can see, concerning what the Information War (and Hot War) can turn into, there are both sides.
    Not to mention, False Flags can make people jump to conclusions, even take action.
    That being said, conflict overseas won't be one's only concern, but a Systematic Warfare among the people in the US and elsewhere, for neighbor will come against neighbor with ill intent, to survivor, to attack their own, etc. Something of which myself and @Kosonen has always talked about on here. Then you got the Reset, which will truly cripple the people even more. @Araunahas been vocal on that.
    As the US dollar drops even more, the moral compass of some will also fall, for when ill intent is at an all time high, men, women and children, who are unaware won't be safe.
    By the time unaware people figure out who the true enemy is, it will be too late.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Patiently waiting for Truth in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    @Equivocation As you can see, he has nothing. And I will point out that even Butler agrees with him not only for his ill remarks, but sides with a man who defends the Unisex teaching which shows that the patiently waiting for truth moniker, isn't being lived up to.
    He claims JW order or Unitarian Order, outlandish assertions, when in reality God's Order is unchanged, God does not change, and has always been the same since the Garden of Eden, concerning Adam, as is Eve.
    The Bible’s teaching that the Most High is a God of order, for we understand that his order, for he is not a fan of confusion or disorder as seen in  (1 Corinthians 14:33). This verse is part of a rebuke of the Corinthian church, of which was in the original thread in which both @Witness and @Srecko Sostar were shown to purposely twist in conjunction with Pearl's assertions. Their worship services were out of control (1 Corinthians 14:23), hence why Paul came to upbuild the Church. Paul bases the command for order in the church on the fact that God Himself is a God of order, not chaos.
    Likewise with other remarks of Paul, for Paul understand this:
    The Head of the Christ is God The head of the Church is the Christ The head of the Man is the Christ The head of the woman is the Man For such order has context, as is the roles of which men and women have in the church, although different, still unified.
    As you can see in the way both @Srecko Sostar and @Witness responses, they do not understand what Paul conveys here, even by means of the thread. Due to what they say here, As I told @Dmitar perhaps I may make a refutation thread in regards to Pearl Doxsey's Unisex view, and will do so using the Bible. Normally it is due to Trinitarianism, but in this case, those who protect and defend teachings that is not core to the early church, and not only the thread will be made, as in all debates, an example must be made concerning them as it was done with @Coswhich will harmonize with what Kel stated concerning former members of your faith.
    that being said, the same reaction gained from Trinitarians, I already know how the reaction would be here, but it makes no difference because truth cuts through falsehood and those defending.
     
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    Space Merchant reacted to Pudgy in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    Religious topics should have a short opening, short ending, and have the two as close together as possible.
    otherwise you get a minimum of 18 to 20 paragraphs of mindnumbing words, words, words, that you have heard 1 million times.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    @Witness By the way, granted I can't edited, pertaining to Galatians 1:1-11, this is true. No one can have visions at the level of a Prophet Inspired, therefore, anyone claiming, for example, an Angel showed them what Heaven looks like, or Hell; the claim of what God does to the wicked for an eternity to men, women and children, not only is the claim false, but that is indeed a legitimate Prophet who is false, especially one who claims to be a Prophet Inspired.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    I run into such people a lot, so at some point one has to understand these type of people and their mindset; discernment. Ms. Ashton is no different.
    The Christian Right, Conservativism Christians, are part of the paradigm, as is their Left counterparts, so they tend to be all over the place. Mainstream Christendom has their hands on them also, so much so, as to what I mentioned to @Dmitar concerning the events of 2016, such ones were swept away by Babylon; like a wave of water crashing into people, only a few left standing while the others vanish, type of deal. The person running the show was Pope Francis, with the backing of the UN.
    This is why I do not like KAIROS or PEAK because they are affiliates, as is Religious Powers who are of the Beast, one in question who had a hand in the banning of your faith in Russia back then.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    Context of Scripture, when Jesus was made King, a war broke out in Heaven in which he and his angels battled The Devil, and Jesus' side won out, the Devil was, as the Bible attested to, cast out of Heaven, along with the Angels.
    I recall this was explained to you when you assume Satan was cast out twice, when in reality, it was only one time.
    As for those in Tartarus, they lost God's presence and evidently unable to possess abilities of which they had before, hence the verse in Genesis.
    The context of those verses, as is the Hermeneutics of said passage is true.
    Jesus was made King; Satan (spoke of as the [Scarlet] Dragon) and his demons were cast out after losing a War in Heaven.
    Well, you do not have to do anything, I can simply quote what you said concerning the War in Heaven, for this isn't the first time this was discussed. You had made several remarks, of which is parallel in what you're saying now.
    The Bible was clear, especially when an Army of Angels as is an Army of Demons were battling it out sometime after Jesus was made to be King. Jesus himself was the one who led the Army of Angels against the Dragon and his rebellious allies.
    The verse even tells you literally a war broke out in Heaven (Revelations 12:7) as is those involved.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    The Bible is both fact and true in it's Word, Srecko.
     
    The War in Heaven; Jesus' Kingship
    Revelation 12:9 - And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
    As for the ones in Tartarus, it is obvious as to why some of them were sent there, we can start with Genesis,
    Genesis 6:2 - the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose.
    Peter brought this up as well
    2 Peter 2:4  - For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell [Tartarus] and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment;
    Then there is Jesus
    1 Peter 3:18-20 - [18] For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, [19] in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, [20] because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water.
    Jude 6 (Ref.) - And the angels who did not stay within their own position of authority, but left their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains under gloomy darkness until the judgment of the great day—
    How did you miss this???
    That being said, concerning the War in Heaven this was addressed to you, several times.
     
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    It is no claim, it is fact. Some were cast to Earth along with Satan, others were locked away in Tartarus, imprisoned until the time of Judgment, of which Jesus himself gave such a message to them.
    Demons are associated with Spiritism, the Occult; Ritualism. They can influence and manifest in persons.
    As for sinful nature, that is in association with man's imperfect. Fallen Angels can entice such things in a man, even towards ill intent. Reasons why those who fall, seek God's aid, those who fell and wish to come back to God, do the same, but a man who falls and does not get back up, he is consumed by his sins, and is in the hands of the Fallen, mainly if the effort to get out of such a grip is no more.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    Did you bother to do the research after the failed BBC article?
    Other then that, because of Ukraine, they're trying to get others involved in the war, some people, volunteers is said to have become Canon Fodder and their passports destroyed, entrapment.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    The Parable of the Sower passage is verses 1 to 9, in which verse 10 is regarding what the Disciples asked the Christ concerning the Secrets of Heaven, and verse 11 Jesus answers them. The verse is cf from 24:14. It would make more sense on my part to include the Parable itself, but the focus on the cf verse was due to reason, The fact that God's Love in which Christians have moves them to action, as is to take in God's influence, thinking, by means of the spirit he gives and his Word. As Jesus explained to them that these sacred secrets are connected with the Kingdom of the heavens, the heavenly Kingdom of which Jesus will take his Kingship position, for they, the Disciples knew, but others did not.
    Likewise for us today, we know of this information, as proclaimers of the Word, moved by the Spirit, we proclaim the Messianic Age gospel to the people so they too will know. This is why on the other quotation I put emphasis on Spirit Led, so all cf reference were used for that.
    Reformers are the end result of those who Protest and demand changes in the Church of Catholicism, namely, the Roman Church. It is in association with Reformationist, who still to this day, Protest the Church, however some gave in to PEAK and KAIROS.
    A Restorationist seeks restore/apply core teachings and beliefs associated with the Early Church, even going as far as to become like them when it came to the earliest form of Christianity to be applied in the modern day.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    True, they'll go back to their places of worship, but as far as the Commission, they're isolated to phone calls and letters.
    That being said, from what I had seen so far, them going back to house to house will be vastly different to the New Normalcy.
    The ill intent and mindset of some people has changed, even in the realm of aggression.
    Not sure if you are a JW or not, but even for you, you need be careful because of the rise of desperation.
    So it is wise for everyone to be cautious. In my case, I am cautious, but I tread differently from most.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    He was aware of what an announcer, as is what a witness who attest to testimony to God's Word is, as is the majority in the 1900s. Christians, even the Bible Students knew what bearing witness to the Word entails.
    Pastor Rutherford was never an Inspired Prophet, not did he claim to be infallible, he was simply a Normal Prophet, or in this case, regarding the norm, Prophet Not Inspired.
    Also FYI, that screen was not from the JWs although the terminology was identical, but more detailed. The JW one was the first image.
    It isn't a flip flop though, for if it was, then the archived information would have said differently, which was not the case. It was very clear of what a Modern Day Prophet is, someone who is a witness to God's Word, hence proclaim the message; adhere to the Great Commission, commanded by the Christ of which those God fearing should be doing, yourself included.
    But you adhere to them being infallible in your last statements. Why the sudden change?
    Your latter remark makes no sense.
    It isn't logic based, this is Biblical Hermeneutics based.
    Normal Prophets aka Prophets Not Inspired do not have miraculous gifts therefore cannot attest to a Revelation and or reap Prophecy. Prophesying is akin to proclaim the message of God's Word, hence it is clear on what the Preaching of the Messianic Age entails. Prophesying also is done through worship to the True God, which is in harmony with what he says in his Word, as is the commands of his Christ.
    Incorrect, they never rejected any Prophecy in God's Word. Perhaps coming to understand it later on, but as far as rejection, it is unfounded.
    Everyone does not start at the same level, learning God's Word is to come to an understanding, the fact you mention this now shows you didn't understand what was said a few minutes ago, for, a JW who has been looking into the Bible for 8 years is on a different lane compared to another who has a few months of experience. Likewise with former JWs, however, they tend to get duped by the Mainstream frequently, as is others in Christendom.
    The need for Teachers and Pastors is still important, for a directionless Christian will most likely go into the realm of alienation of God faster than someone who has been excommunicated from a Church, so to speak. When there is Alienation, then there are ideologies deem not Biblical to be applied by such a person.
    The lack of Teachers is also the reason that has led society to view the Bible with distaste. Even in the past, Teachers were vital, for Apostle John's students were examples. If Polycarp did not have John, then he'd be open to the accursed teachings which isn't Core, perhaps succumb to Gnosticism.
    But because of John, who was his Teacher, his view of Gnosticism as his reaction was priceless [“O good God! For what times hast thou kept me that I should endure such things!”]
    I am talking about Christians in General, I wasn't being specific, hence my original remark never disclosed the individual's sex, male or female. As for the other remark concerning Shepherds, Women can be Ministers proclaimers of the message like their inspired counterparts, they cannot hold religious office (which is unfounded in the Bible), and you were beaten in this debate before, so concerning God's Order, it is known as to why one respects said Order, as is understanding the Words of an Inspired Prophet, Apostle Paul.
    As Ministers, they can witness God's Word, as is teach it to others, even children and other women. The Unisex practice came forth from mistake interpretation of Scripture, something of which both you and Witness could not comprehend in that debate concerning God's Order, and you tried to throw a lie about Chloe.
    That being said, God's Order is the same, and has not changed.
    No, I don't have the wrong source of information.
    If I am wrong, then name another religious organization essentially owned by the Watchtower? For, if there is a Mother Organization, there should be a Primary one also.
    If you cannot prove that information now and later on, then your claim is unfounded, as is the ill use of a terminology that did not benefit you.
     
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Thinking in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    I wasn't defending the Unisex teaching, therefore, I shed no ignorance, only the facts. even corrected both you and @Witness on Chloe, and even then, due to your err no one corrected you until it was refuted. So @Dmitar was correct due to your statement below
    [If all “normal prophets” are equal, then most JWs have acquired the same spiritual level because of which there is no need for elders to act as teachers and pastors. However, you do not acknowledge that a woman can be on the same spiritual level as a man, but that only a man is in the position of a shepherd.]
    Women can teach and minister, they cannot hold Religious Office, that is, if you are a supporter of the Unisex Practice which was never of the Church.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Patiently waiting for Truth in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    I don't twist, you did lean towards your own personal thoughts when the Bible is clear on why we should not lean upon our own understanding. God's Word is clear on that, and this should be known to you.
    Of what you are attesting to is the events of Pentecost 33AD, around Apostle John was still alive and well, possibly in his late 20s, early 30s at the time, and even then he was proclaiming the message alongside the the Christians, as is the Chosen. For they themselves had such abilities to have visions, heal, etc, granted this is the events of the 1st century around the time the Christian Church and the faith began, for instance, concerning raising the dead as seen in Acts 9:40–41; 20:9–12. For the Christians of that time, as is among the Chosen, were indeed Prophets Inspired and continue to heed command of the Christ concerning the Commission, making disciples in the process.
    But as pointed out, what is seen in Acts is the earliest of the Church's actions as is it's people, even the term Christian being noted.
    The Chosen still walk among us, but concerning Acts this was during John's time, not afterwards. Polycarp was perhaps Chosen himself, but not having the inspiration of which his teacher, Apostle John, had.
    But in Pentecost 33 AD, our early counterparts were capable of such things, as is Apostle John.
    The ability to have visions, to be a Revelator, is equal to that of other abilities of which Prophets Inspired have.
    Of course, this is Pentecost 33 AD, not near the end of the 1st century (100-200 AD). But kills it even more for you is even the likes of the Didache and the Teaching of the 12 Apostles
    Faith begets insight and understanding. Therefore, my faith is as strong as titanium for I read truth, I do not idle by waiting for it, as you are doing.
    It is unwise to assume, as you do, to attest otherwise. For it was very clear of what happened after John's death, such abilities ceased.
    The only other person who attested to visions was the very man who caused quite the catalytic of Christianity itself.
    That being said, I recommend you read up more on what happened along the years after Pentecost 33AD, there was a reason why people like Polycarp was fighting to maintain the truth of God's Word.
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    Space Merchant got a reaction from Dmitar in Are JWs in America back on the 'door to door' work now ?   
    He was aware of what an announcer, as is what a witness who attest to testimony to God's Word is, as is the majority in the 1900s. Christians, even the Bible Students knew what bearing witness to the Word entails.
    Pastor Rutherford was never an Inspired Prophet, not did he claim to be infallible, he was simply a Normal Prophet, or in this case, regarding the norm, Prophet Not Inspired.
    Also FYI, that screen was not from the JWs although the terminology was identical, but more detailed. The JW one was the first image.
    It isn't a flip flop though, for if it was, then the archived information would have said differently, which was not the case. It was very clear of what a Modern Day Prophet is, someone who is a witness to God's Word, hence proclaim the message; adhere to the Great Commission, commanded by the Christ of which those God fearing should be doing, yourself included.
    But you adhere to them being infallible in your last statements. Why the sudden change?
    Your latter remark makes no sense.
    It isn't logic based, this is Biblical Hermeneutics based.
    Normal Prophets aka Prophets Not Inspired do not have miraculous gifts therefore cannot attest to a Revelation and or reap Prophecy. Prophesying is akin to proclaim the message of God's Word, hence it is clear on what the Preaching of the Messianic Age entails. Prophesying also is done through worship to the True God, which is in harmony with what he says in his Word, as is the commands of his Christ.
    Incorrect, they never rejected any Prophecy in God's Word. Perhaps coming to understand it later on, but as far as rejection, it is unfounded.
    Everyone does not start at the same level, learning God's Word is to come to an understanding, the fact you mention this now shows you didn't understand what was said a few minutes ago, for, a JW who has been looking into the Bible for 8 years is on a different lane compared to another who has a few months of experience. Likewise with former JWs, however, they tend to get duped by the Mainstream frequently, as is others in Christendom.
    The need for Teachers and Pastors is still important, for a directionless Christian will most likely go into the realm of alienation of God faster than someone who has been excommunicated from a Church, so to speak. When there is Alienation, then there are ideologies deem not Biblical to be applied by such a person.
    The lack of Teachers is also the reason that has led society to view the Bible with distaste. Even in the past, Teachers were vital, for Apostle John's students were examples. If Polycarp did not have John, then he'd be open to the accursed teachings which isn't Core, perhaps succumb to Gnosticism.
    But because of John, who was his Teacher, his view of Gnosticism as his reaction was priceless [“O good God! For what times hast thou kept me that I should endure such things!”]
    I am talking about Christians in General, I wasn't being specific, hence my original remark never disclosed the individual's sex, male or female. As for the other remark concerning Shepherds, Women can be Ministers proclaimers of the message like their inspired counterparts, they cannot hold religious office (which is unfounded in the Bible), and you were beaten in this debate before, so concerning God's Order, it is known as to why one respects said Order, as is understanding the Words of an Inspired Prophet, Apostle Paul.
    As Ministers, they can witness God's Word, as is teach it to others, even children and other women. The Unisex practice came forth from mistake interpretation of Scripture, something of which both you and Witness could not comprehend in that debate concerning God's Order, and you tried to throw a lie about Chloe.
    That being said, God's Order is the same, and has not changed.
    No, I don't have the wrong source of information.
    If I am wrong, then name another religious organization essentially owned by the Watchtower? For, if there is a Mother Organization, there should be a Primary one also.
    If you cannot prove that information now and later on, then your claim is unfounded, as is the ill use of a terminology that did not benefit you.
     
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