I thought you were right there hovering over your pc
Ahh…so you don’t believe what Jesus said.I thought you were right there hovering over your pc
I will try to answer your question based on my assumption.
Through various references of greek and hebrew translations the WTS beleives that “hell” is no more than the, “common grave of mankind.” (direct quote) Where man is not conscience of anything at all.
So, it is not a denial of hell but is a different opinion of what hell is.
Here: watchtower.org/e/20020715/article_02.htm
Mt 5:22, 29 10:28 13:42, 50 Mk 9:43-48 Mt13:41-42I thought you were right there hovering over your pc
I will try to answer your question based on my assumption.
Through various references of greek and hebrew translations the WTS beleives that “hell” is no more than the, “common grave of mankind.” (direct quote) Where man is not conscience of anything at all.
So, it is not a denial of hell but is a different opinion of what hell is.
Here: watchtower.org/e/20020715/article_02.htm
Oh…and in the OT…the rich man and lazaras. You know…Lazaras in the bosom of Abrahham and the rich man suffering in Hell. The divide that cannot be crossed. The rich man wanted to go back to warn his brothers of the PUNISHMENT if they didn’t change their lives.
Please don’t quote the heresy of watchtower.I thought you were right there hovering over your pc
I will try to answer your question based on my assumption.
Through various references of greek and hebrew translations the WTS beleives that “hell” is no more than the, “common grave of mankind.” (direct quote) Where man is not conscience of anything at all.
So, it is not a denial of hell but is a different opinion of what hell is.
Here: watchtower.org/e/20020715/article_02.htm
“I” don’t believe??Ahh…so you don’t believe what Jesus said.
Can’t be a Christian then.
With all due respect, you asked a question about the WTS and their opinon/position on “hell”.
That is in Luke in the NT, not the OT.
From the very little Greek that I know, through my own extensive logical/linguistic studies, and coming across other renowned scholarship with respect to this question, I do know the following points are correct. Ignoring Coptic, here’s what we do know about Greek:
You are absolutely correct. I spoke incorrectly. It is the NT. But at the same time I do believe that Jesus made several references to the suffering of people that could end up in Hell. Our Father is love…but also just. He doesn’t condemn anyone to eternal punishment…we risk doing it to ourselves.That is in Luke in the NT, not the OT.
Furthermore, it is a “parable”, and was not a literal event.
It did not actually happen.
Do you understand this?
A parable is a story intended to convey a spiritual truth. it is not about real people or even real situations (such as a camel passing through the eye of a needle).
The important message in it has nothing at all to do about hell.
It is this… Jesus has been teaching about materialism and money – the unjust steward, serving Mammon, and stewardship. His audience includes his disciples (16:1) as well as “the Pharisees who loved money” and ridiculed his stand on money (16:14). Jesus affirms the validity of the Law, rightly interpreted (16:16-18) – important to the Pharisees. This parable condemns the Pharisees for their love of money and neglect of showing compassion for the poor (16:19-31).
no worries at all:thumbsup:
Well said, Jeanne. The JW’s have no trouble in receiving the benefits of their freedoms, but don’t acknowledge thay they wouldn’t have them if it wasn’t for people who have laid their lives down for them. I liken it to a picnic where an invited guest doens’t have an issue in the partaking of the eating of the food, but didn’t bother to contribute to the meal.
They don’t even vote…but then complain about the government. I think it’s called being hypocrites
Many still do not vote, but at least they can vote now, and not be kicked out for it.
They once did along with Jesus being God and worthy of worship. I think they change their “teaching” just to be contrary to real Christianity.
At one time time, they actually did believe he died on a cross. But then Joseph Ruherford changed this doctrine, one of many that he changed from what Russell believed. In fact, during Rutherford’s tenure as President, several books that he himself wrote depicted Christ on a cross, before later changing his mind. His idea to change was a segregational move.
This is the one that started it all Russle Taze didnt like the doctrin of hell so he set about to read through the Bible and tried to reinterpret every verse that had to do with Hell. there is in scripture Sheol, Gehenna , hades, the lake of fire, etc. each requiring a different explanation. they also say eternal punishment is to be destroyed forever This is the doctrine that I was investigating when I found that the watchtower was being deceiving about what another book said.
believe me they know all the verses. the watch tower lies to them and says the Jews of Jesus day did not believe in an eternal punishment therefor they would not have taken these verses literally. THIS IS A BIG FAT LIE TOLD BY THE WATCH TOWER!!! PROOF THEY ARE NOT GODS FAITHFUL SERVANT!!!