Then a great sign was seen in heaven: A woman was arrayed with the sun, and the moon was beneath her feet, and on her head was a crown of 12 stars, 2 and she was pregnant. And she was crying out in her pains and in her agony to give birth. 3 Another sign was seen […]
If you were to ask anyone of Jehovah’s Witnesses the question: “when does Jesus become king”, the answer would invariably be in the year 1914. Although the actual date is nowhere mentioned in scripture, you would be told that it is clearly taught in the Bible. This understanding is based, in part, on what the […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ was enthroned invisibly in heaven in the year 1914 and that, shortly after that, in the year 1919, he appointed a “faithful and discreet slave” or governing body to explain the Bible for his followers and direct the preaching of the good news worldwide. These teachings are unique to […]
Both historical data and the Watchtower Society agree that Babylon fell in 539 BCE. In fact, it is regarded as a pivotal date on which reliable Bible chronology can be determined. But what about Jerusalem’s destruction? Is there any evidence that Jerusalem was destroyed in 607 BCE or that the Jews returned from exile in […]
At the October 2014 Annual Meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses, David Splane, member of the governing body, gave a talk entitled “Types and Anti-types”. In his closing remarks he stated: We deeply appreciate the spiritual heritage that was passed on to us by the early Bible Students. In harmony with Zechariah chapter 4 and verse 10: […]
Are You Discreet? In appointing judges over Israel, Moses strove to find “wise and discreet and experienced men.” (Deuteronomy 1:13) Experience, which came with age, was not the sole criterion. Wisdom and discretion were also important. A person who is discreet shows good judgment in speech and in conduct. According to Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate […]
In answer Jesus said to them: “Look out that nobody misleads you, 5 for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many. 6 You are going to hear of wars and reports of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for these things must take place, but […]