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1914 Examining Doctrines

Did Jesus Receive “All” Authority in 33 C.E.?

Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth. (Matthew 28:18) For this very reason, God exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name, 10 so that in the name of Jesus every knee should bend—of […]

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Experiences Shunning

The Tide is Beginning to Turn

As more and more Jehovah’s Witnesses are waking up to the realization that the Watchtower organization is not “the truth”, more are voicing their concerns and explaining their position to friends and family members. Here is an example of a recent post on the ex-jw discussion group of Reddit an online forum, which at the […]

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Examining Doctrines The Great Crowd/Other Sheep

I Will Make Them One Nation

I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them, and they will no longer be two nations; nor will they be divided any longer into two kingdoms. (Ezekiel 37:22) Since, the year 1935 the Watchtower society has taught that there are […]

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1914 Examining Doctrines

When Did Jesus Become King?

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 […]

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Examining Scriptures Heaven Resurrection Return of Christ

1 Thessalonians 4:14-17

For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus. 15 For this is what we tell you by Jehovah’s word, that we the living who survive to the presence of the Lord will in no way precede those […]

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Examining Doctrines Examining Scriptures Memorial of Christ's Death The Great Crowd/Other Sheep

Ten Men Out of All the Languages of the Nations

Why are the number of anointed witnesses increasing? “Speaking of the time in which we are living, Jehovah foretold: “In those days ten men out of all the languages of the nations will take hold, yes, they will take firm hold of the robe of a Jew, saying: ‘We want to go with you, for […]

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Governing Body The Faithful and Discreet Slave

Understanding Narcissism

I used to think that Narcissism was excessive self-love until I read an analysis of the story by Chuck DeGroat in his book: “When Narcissism Comes to Church” The story goes like this: Young, handsome Narcissus ran free, hunting in the forest, loved and desired by young women. But he would let no one touch […]

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1914 607 BCE

Seventy Years – Jerusalem’s Destruction or Babylon’s Dominance?

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 […]

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Governing Body Man of Lawlessness

A People Still Under Law Part 5

Forbidding to Marry “However, the inspired word clearly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired statements and teachings of demons, 2 by means of the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, whose conscience is seared as with a branding iron. 3 They forbid marriage… (1 Timothy 4:1-3) […]

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Man of Lawlessness The Faithful and Discreet Slave

A People Still Under Law Part 4

Insistence On Being the Final Authority on Everything According to the Watchtower society, Jesus returned invisibly in heaven in 1914 and at that time was given all authority on earth and in heaven. (Matt. 28:18) Shortly thereafter in the year 1919 he made an inspection of all Christians and was pleased with a small group […]