17 For the kingdom of God does not mean eating and drinking, but [means] righteousness and peace and joy with holy spirit. 18 For he who in this regard slaves for Christ is acceptable to God and has approval with men.
also, in verse 18 is really points out the importance to be a slave "to Christ" not to an organization that takes attention away from the Deity of Christ.
2007-11-26 13:33:59 · 8 answers · asked by ~testube Jebus~ 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
TO ALL....JW MEANS JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES...
2007-11-26 13:34:17 · update #1
I don't disagree with that statement.
God's Kingdom IS heavenly. God is in Heaven. Christ is in Heaven. The 144,000 members of that government will also be in Heaven.
But they will rule over the Earth.
Much as the government of the USA is in Washington, DC... but it governs all 50 states. The effects of that governmental rule are felt over the entire country. But the government itself is in that one place. This - of course - is just an example of how the SUBJECTS of a government do not have to physically be in the same location as those who are taking the lead in that rule. A better, even, example may be those who live in other countries as ambassadors or even in the military stationed in other lands - but are still citizens of the USA and answer to it's president... who is in Washington.
I also do not disagree that we are to be slaves to Christ.
I am not a slave to any man.
But Christ is not God....
2007-11-26 13:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by eliz_esc 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
What is your point?
No one disagrees that God's Kingdom is heavenly.Christ Jesus rules in Heaven with the 144,000 who have been taken from the earth.This heavenly organisation rules over the earth.(Rev.14:1-4;Dan.2:44)
2007-11-26 23:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by lillie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes thats right, the kingdom of God is in heaven with Christ ruling as its king and was installed in 1914. quite a significant date!
when Satans time of influencing the world is up, Gods kingdom will come in and rule over the earth. nice time to look forward to! :)
2007-11-27 03:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by dazy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to Revelation, the 144,000 are Christians who are bought from all tribes and nationalities and they are to be kings and priests and rule with Christ for the 1,000 years.
That is what the kingdom of God is.
2007-11-27 09:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by keiichi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it's in heaven..Four Square City
2007-11-26 21:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by ♠ jhun ♠ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in heaven
2007-11-26 21:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Who told you it's NOT?
2007-11-26 22:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by aseptic technique 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JWism isn't Christianity, it's its own religion. Read the statements of the 327 Nicene Creed. Christians believe in three eternal persons in one God. JW's don't profess this Christian dogma, how do you expect them to profess any other ones?
2007-11-26 21:39:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 9⤋