Just so you know I believe Jesus is God.
If you say your Savior is God and not Jesus here is a verse to think about: Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” John 8:24 Jesus claimed to be the savior of the world, if you do not believe this you will die in your sins.
If you say Jesus here are some verses for you: And there is no other God besides Me,
A just God and a Savior;
There is none besides Me. (Isaiah 45:21) Only God can be your Savior.
Do you believe Jesus is an angel then read this verse:
Do you not know that we shall judge angels? 1 Corinthians 6:3
If you believe Jesus is the Angel Micheal do you think you will be able to judge your savior?
The only way all of these verse make since is if Jesus is not an Angel but is are God and Savior.
Thomas knows who Jesus is And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:28
2007-06-26 12:16:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe their saviour is their watchtower organization. Because when I have tlaked with JW's, and I show one of their believes as not beint what the Bible says, they show me their own writings and say they arent to question the watchtower organization. That means they place this organization as their final authority above God.
We are to check out all things against what God tells us in scriputre, even the things Pastors says. No organization is a god. This is making an idol . No other Gods above God... well, if this organization can disgree with Bible and be considered the final authority, then it appears that they ahve made their religion their God. Also, they dont teach the full teachings of Jesus, and according to 2 John, if one doesnt teach the full teachings of Jesus Chrsit, that He was here and will come again, then that is anti christ. They believe Jesus was here in parousia, secret. Thats not how the Bible tells us, so would love to hear the JW come on here to defend their position to teach this and that their organization is above GOD. You will get some intresting answers. Thanks for the question.
2007-06-27 04:18:18 · answer #1 · answered by full gospel shirley 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Clearly, Jehovah (that is, God the Father) empowers Jesus to be humankind's savior.
(1 John 4:14) The Father has sent forth his Son as Savior of the world
(John 3:17) God sent forth his Son into the world... for the world to be saved through him.
(Acts 5:30,31) The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus... God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/ti/index.htm?article=article_05.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/rq/index.htm?article=article_03.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/pr/index.htm?article=article_04.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/dg/index.htm?article=article_03.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/lmn/index.htm?article=article_04.htm
2007-06-27 07:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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They do recognize his role in the scriptures even in their prayers they use his name in a way which may be technically incorrect. (In his name Vs. through his name)
They are taught that they cannot have an intimate relationship with Jesus at this time and only receive some benefits from the ransom provision (degree of righteousness before God) which most are content with that teaching.
Everything hinges on their being in association with their beloved governing body.
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2007-06-26 19:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by de v 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They do believe he is the son of God and the savior. They just do not believe he IS God.
2007-06-26 19:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by stevenhendon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a JW, but why the need to be contentious? Are you so insecure that you feel the need to demean others beliefs? Why not ask sincere questions instead of antagonistic ones?
2007-06-26 19:25:34 · answer #5 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Rev 7:10 – . 10 And they keep on crying with a loud voice, saying: “Salvation [we owe] to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb.”
We owe our salvation to God, Jehovah, the Father, (who is seated on the throne & who is IN heaven) and to his Son, Jesus, the Lamb and Son of God(who was standing & whose name UNDER heaven that has been given among men for us to get saved– Rev 5:6, Acts 4:12) .
Jehovah God is the one saving IN the Heavens.
Psalm 20:6
6 Now I do know that Jehovah certainly saves his anointed one.
He answers him from his holy heavens
With the saving mighty acts of his right hand.
Jehovah God is the one who sent saviors to earth to save people.
Neh 9:27 –
27 For this you gave them into the hand of their adversaries, who kept causing them distress; but in the time of their distress they would cry out to you, and you yourself would hear from the very heavens; and in accord with your abundant mercy you would give them saviors who would save them out of the hand of their adversaries.
Finally, Jehovah, The Father, sent his only begotten Son to save humanity.
16 “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life – John 3:16
That’s why Jesus said in John 14:1 – “Exercise faith in God, exercise faith also in me”
John 17:3 - 3 This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ
2007-06-26 22:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by trustdell1 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm agreeing with Dane H on this one.
2007-06-26 20:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋