JWs can you explain this.?

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*** Thy Kingdom Come (© 1891) (1904 edition — Millennial Dawn, vol 3) p.342 ***
So, then, if we measure backward down the "First Ascending Passage" to its junction with the "Entrance Passage," we shall have a fixed date to mark upon the downward passage. This measure is 1542 inches, and indicates the year B.C. 1542, as the date at that point. Then measuring down the "Entrance Passage" from that point, to find the distance to the entrance of the "Pit," representing the great trouble and destruction with which this age is to close, when evil will be overthrown from power, we find it to be 3416 inches, symbolizing 3416 years from the above date, B.C. 1542. This calculation shows AD. 1874 as marking the beginning of the period of trouble; for 1542 years B.C. plus 1874 years AD. equals 3416 years. Thus the Pyramid witnesses that the close of 1874 was the chronological beginning of the time of trouble such as was not since there was a nation -- no, nor ever shall be afterward. ect.

*** Thy Kingdom Come (copyright 1891) (1910 edition -- Studies In The Scriptures, vol. 3) p.342 ***
So, then, if we measure backward down the "First Ascending Passage" to its junction with the "Entrance Passage," we shall have a fixed date to mark upon the downward passage. This measure is 1542 inches, and indicates the year B.C. 1542, as the date at that point. Then measuring down the "Entrance Passage" from that point, to find the distance to the entrance of the "Pit," representing the great trouble and destruction with which this age is to close, when evil will be overthrown from power, we find it to be 3457 inches, symbolizing 3457 years from the above date, B.C. 1542. This calculation shows AD. 1915 as marking the beginning of the period of trouble; for 1542 years B.C. plus 1915 years AD. equals 3457 years. Thus the Pyramid witnesses that the close of 1914 will be the beginning of the time of trouble such as was not since there was a nation -- no, nor ever ect.

Notice these two passages. And the small yeat so important changes to the passages.
Do you think the Gods truth has to be changed?

Answer 1

Yes. Indeed. You have a point.

Answer 2

I do see the difference, but cannot understand a word of what it says being honest.

Yes the teachings of JWs have changed over time and now no longer resemble the teachings of 1904, they have changed repeatedly at the light has gotten brighter.

the fact is Gods word has not changed it is the understanding of that word that has.

I understand that 1914 was the start of Gods Kingdom the only salvation for mankind.

the troubles mentioned also began at that time because satan was vanquished from heaven and banished to the vacinity of the earth. We are now living in the time of the end, the time period prophesied in 2 Tim 3 1-5 where we would experience critical times.

don't you agree that these are critical times.

only time will tell as to whether these statements believed by JWs are true.

Answer 3

Well, I can see that you are the sort of person who will track down a manual for a 1906 Ford Model T and expect it to be relevant to a 2006 Mustang Gt.

As time passes and a subject is continually studied, understanding progresses. As things are viewed in the light of world affairs, as we see Bible prophesy being fulfilled, sometimes an adjustment in thinking has to be made because some aspect was not being viewed correctly. JW's have the honesty and integrity to make adjustments when the need is apparent. There have been a number of 'adjustments' over the years, but they are all in line with the current understanding of Scripture.

Answer 4

1914 marked the beginning of disaster and Jesus's reign as king.
Don't know what you are really getting at, but here you go.
So God’s rulership, as represented by the “tree,” was cut down in 607 B.C.E. No longer was there a government to represent God’s rulership in the earth. Thus, in 607 B.C.E. a period of time began that Jesus Christ later referred to as “the appointed times of the nations,” or, “the times of the Gentiles.” (Luke 21:24; King James Version) During these “appointed times” God did not have a government to represent his rulership in the earth.
What was to happen at the end of these “appointed times of the nations”? Jehovah was to give the power to rule to the One “who has the legal right.” This One is Jesus Christ. So if we can find out when “the appointed times of the nations” end, we will know when Christ begins to rule as king.
According to Daniel chapter four, these “appointed times” would be “seven times.” Daniel shows that there would be “seven times” during which God’s rulership, as represented by the “tree,” would not be in operation over the earth. (Daniel 4:16, 23) How long are these “seven times”?
In Revelation chapter 12, verses 6 and 14, we learn that 1,260 days are equal to “a time [that is, 1 time] and times [that is, 2 times] and half a time.” That is a total of 3 1/2 times. So “a time” would be equal to 360 days. Therefore, “seven times” would be 7 times 360, or 2,520 days. Now if we count a day for a year, according to a Bible rule, the “seven times” equal 2,520 years.—Numbers 14:34; Ezekiel 4:6.
21 We have already learned that “the appointed times of the nations” began in the year 607 B.C.E. So by counting 2,520 years from that date, we come down to 1914 C.E. That is the year these “appointed times” ended. Millions of people still living remember the things that happened in 1914. In that year, World War I began a period of terrible trouble that has continued to our day. This means that Jesus Christ began to rule as king of God’s heavenly government in 1914. And because the Kingdom has already started its rule, how timely it is that we pray for it to “come” and wipe Satan’s wicked system of things from the earth!—Matthew 6:10; Daniel 2:44.

Answer 5

The publications mentioned were not actually written by God.

Every person associated with writing them has been dead for 70 years.

Answer 6

To much time on your hands......IT ALL DOESN'T MATTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!