jehovahs witnesses??????????

Question

i was one but then i went to a regular church, now i dont know what to believe?

Answer 1

I also used to be a JW but when I earnestly started to seek God and prayed for his forgiveness and guidance, I was led to a group of non-denominational Christians who met weekly to study the Bible. They did not claim that they alone had the truth - they simply studied the Bible, prayed and had fellowship. I was invited to go along to a Baptist church but I was hesitant to attend a church because of what the JW's had ingrained in me - all that stuff about them being Babylon the Great. Anyway, I did go and discovered that the gospel message was preached without apology or excuse. I could sense God's Holy Spirit at work in the congregation. Six months later, I was baptised and thank God with all my heart that he led me to a place where I could grow as a Christian.

One of the hallmarks of a true Christian church is the love that is shown. Also, true Christians do not manipulate others by punishing them when they disagree. If you have worries or concerns then you should feel free to be able to express yourself and to ask for help.

It has been my experience with JW's that those who are weak or vulnerable become easy targets for those who would seek to control them. Fear is used to stop dissent - you won't survive Armageddon - you will be shunned by your brothers and sisters, etc. This is not Christian love, because there is no fear in love - perfect love drives out fear.

Take this up in prayer with God. Ask the minister at the church you went to if you can have a talk to him about your concerns. And read your Bible - it's the only book we need.

Answer 2

Looks like you gave Satan too much room!

Consider a Scriptural example of disfellowshipping. The congregation in Corinth tolerated “such fornication as [was] not even among the nations, that a wife a certain man [had] of his father.” Paul urged the Corinthians to “hand such a man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, in order that the spirit may be saved.” (1 Corinthians 5:1-5) When disfellowshipped and thus handed over to Satan, the sinner was again part of the Devil’s world. (1 John 5:19) His expulsion removed an evil fleshly element from the congregation and preserved its godly “spirit,” or dominant attitude.—2 Timothy 4:22; 1 Corinthians 5:11-13.

Before a very long time had passed, Paul urged the Christians in Corinth to reinstate the wrongdoer. Why? It was so that they might not be “overreached by Satan,” said the apostle. The sinner had evidently repented and cleaned up his life. (2 Corinthians 2:8-11) If the Corinthians refused to reinstate the repentant man, Satan would overreach them in that they would be as hard and unforgiving as the Devil wanted them to be. Very likely, they soon did “forgive and comfort” the penitent man.—2 Corinthians 2:5-7.

What is accomplished by disfellowshipping? It keeps Jehovah’s holy name clear of reproach and protects the fine reputation of his people. (1 Peter 1:14-16) Removing an unrepentant wrongdoer from the congregation upholds God’s standards and preserves the congregation’s spiritual cleanness.. It may also bring the unrepentant one to his senses.
Clearly, then, a sinner must be repentant if he is to receive mercy. However, neither shame nor fear of exposure is repentance. “To repent” means “to change one’s mind” with regard to bad conduct, because of regret. A repentant person has “a heart broken and crushed” and wants to ‘right the wrong’ if possible.—Psalm 51:17; 2 Corinthians 7:11.

Repentance is a very important factor in connection with reinstatement into the Christian congregation. A disfellowshipped person is not automatically accepted back into the congregation after a certain amount of time has passed. Before he can be reinstated, his heart condition must undergo a great change. He must come to realize the gravity of his sin and the reproach he brought upon Jehovah and the congregation. The sinner must repent, pray earnestly for forgiveness, and conform to God’s righteous requirements. When requesting reinstatement, he should be able to give evidence that he has repented and is producing “works that befit repentance.”—Acts 26:20

Answer 3

I say believe whatever your heart desires. I would simply pray about it and ask the Lord to give you a sign, and lead you to the correct place. If you end up in a regular church, then that's where you belong. If not, then you can go back to your old church....good luck.

Answer 4

You don't know what to believe. I could tell you what to believe. Each person will advise you to accept their beliefs. You should believe what you find most convincing. Its all nonsense anyway. What exactly is a regular Church?
Kisses BB

Answer 5

The Bible is all you need. Read the Gospel of John (In a good reputable translation. Not the N.W.T.) and the Book of Romans.

Johns Gospel will reveal who Jesus Christ is. The book of Romans will reveal why you need him as Savior.

Just pray to God to reveal His Word to you. When you are done reading those two books you will become a true Christian. God says His Word will NOT return unto Him void. But will accomplish the purpose to which He sent it.

"You will seek Me, and find Me. When you search for Me with all your heart".---God (Jerimiah 29:13)

If you're a sincere and honest seeker, I'll be seeing you in Heaven. Why?

Because God never fails to honor His Word.


....theBerean

Answer 6

You know the rules on apostates and disfellowshipped ones.

The best thing to do is contact an Elder in your congregation; a JW Elder.

You know the rules...they are put there for a reason. You know Jehovah's standards on situations like yours. This is not the forum you should be addressing. You need to get to a kingdom hall and talk to the Elders.

God Bless

Answer 7

If you sense that there is something wrong with what the Watch Tower Society is telling you, then consider what they speak out against the most and look there. Either they are hiding the truth from you or not.

Answer 8

Let the Lord guide your heart. He will show you the truth and what church if any is for you.

Answer 9

The Jehavahs redefine who Christ CLEARLY said he is and that makes them a "non-Christian" church even though they want you to think they are one.

Scripture is the authority, not a copy of Watchtower.

Answer 10

were you baptized or just attended the meetings?? There is a big difference. What is it that you are confused about?

Can u elaborate a little more?