If you believe it, how can you believe it is set forth directly as God's Word without any qualifications?
2007-09-15 14:48:54 · 10 answers · asked by The Daughter of the King, BaC 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I saw a copy of the transcript from the actual court case ( Olin Moyle was slandered by the Society and sued them and won ) in which Brother Knorr admitted that Jehovah was the editor of the Watchtower and that the Watchtower could be equated with the Bible, the Word of God.
2007-09-15 15:15:52 · update #1
funny how JWs will cut and run from their representatives or even their written word if what's said doesn't suit their purposes:
I quote from THA above: "UPDATE 1
--Bro. Knorr , if he made that comment ,he made it on his own, and could have meant that the guidance from Jah is as compared to a measure of inspiration. IS THAT at all possible or should we take your words AS INSPIRED?"
now he's questioning Knorr. LOL
2007-09-16 06:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by PediC 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Individuals are not able to rightly interpret the Bible apart from the Watchtower organization.
Quote: "Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible." The Watchtower, Oct. 1, 1967. p. 587.
Sounds like they think God needs some pointers,huh? The bible belongs to the organization, but not the believer??? WOW!
EDIT:Quote: "Only this organization functions for Jehovah's purpose and to his praise. To it alone God's Sacred Word, the Bible, is not a sealed book." The Watchtower; July 1, 1973, pp. 402.
2007-09-15 19:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by Graham 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
simple, cause always talk about the same topic of the bible:God´s kingdom also every article has between 50-80 verse of the bible to support the information so we can see where in the bible says what we are reading.
for example: the book "what does the bible really teach" uses 991 quoted from the bible and it is 5 times smaller than the book of Rick Warren that used 1000 verse of the bible.
so in proportion use "5 times more the bible" that Rick warren´´s book .
If the bible is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16) and the books are made quoting intensive the bible then should be true.
2007-09-15 14:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
If you consider the Bible as the Word of God, then yes He is.
Jesus’ disciples are to use discernment in connection with other people, for he says: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, neither throw your pearls before swine.” The truths from God’s Word are holy. They are like figurative pearls. But if some individuals, who are like dogs or swine, show no appreciation for these precious truths, Jesus’ disciples should leave those people and seek out those who are more receptive.
2007-09-15 16:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by BJ 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
--NO WE DO NOT!
--THE BIBLE alone was edited by Jehovah God:
(2 Timothy 3:16) “. . .All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness. . .”
--THERE IS a big difference in claiming INSPIRATION( which we do not do) & being guided by holy spirit in being straight with the scriptures!
--THE BIBLE & its canon serve as the EDITOR of any article that is to express ideas on the truth:
(2 Peter 1:20-21) “. . .For YOU know this first, that no prophecy of Scripture springs from any private interpretation. 21 For prophecy was at no time brought by man’s will, but men spoke from God as they were borne along by holy spirit.”
--OUR LITERATURE stays within the inspiration of the Bible and when a mis-quote, or a needed reference for clarity is made it is always carefully made within our imperfect understanding as an organization and individuals!
UPDATE 1
--Bro. Knorr , if he made that comment ,he made it on his own, and could have meant that the guidance from Jah is as compared to a measure of inspiration. IS THAT at all possible or should we take your words AS INSPIRED?
--EVEN if he meant "inspired"-- so what , was he as imperfect as the rest of us OR do you think we thought he was some kind of messiah, WHICH IS ridiculous-- he made mistakes--- do you not?
2007-09-15 14:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by THA 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
You misunderstand. Our society research's everything printed and released. The Holy spirit directs our work under the directions of Jesus.
No one man is the head of our organization.
You can get all the answers you wish from the society. Just ask!
2007-09-15 14:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by Wisdom 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Hes not only the editor, but the creator of all things, the one who is the one who was the one who will always be, all he really wants is your love appreciation, and a little respect, but i guess that's just to much for a father to expect from his children. I am very disappointed.
2007-09-15 15:02:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No he is not. The Watchtower is based on the Bible, but does not claim to be divine.
2007-09-15 14:55:02 · answer #8 · answered by AEH101 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
They will say that they do not claim that, but it has been proved over and over again that that is exactly what the WBTS teaches.
2007-09-15 18:07:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
When is NOW ?
2007-09-15 15:09:34 · answer #10 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋