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Should unity be promoted at the expense of the truth? A response to a JW apologist

January 31, 2013

The Watchtower clearly expresses that no Christian can be faithful to Christ and at the same time, contradict what the Governing Body teaches. Never mind the fact that the Apostle Paul admonished Christians to render someone as accursed if he or she were to preach a “different gospel,” even if it were an Apostle himself (Gal. 1:6-9). … More Should unity be promoted at the expense of the truth? A response to a JW apologist

What if the Watchtower went into apostasy?

January 18, 2013

Watchtower apostasy is an important issue that every JW should consider. Though i’ve thought through it in the past, this discussion provoked me to consider writing about it; in particular, this comment by a JW apologist. But before I address his comment, it is important that we set the stage with some context. The Watchtower has long … More What if the Watchtower went into apostasy?

My preliminary thoughts on the recent “faithful slave” interpretation change

November 24, 2012

Though i’m a little late on this NEWS and many have expressed their thoughts on this new development in Watchtower theology, I was compelled to offer my thoughts too. While some offered commentary through hearsay accounts before the news became public, I was convicted to not do so. But now the cat is out of the … More My preliminary thoughts on the recent “faithful slave” interpretation change

The Governing Body and self-promotion

November 10, 2012

To those who are not one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, consider what it would be like if your pastor reminded their the congregation that they are to submit to his counsel and exhortations. But to make this more comparative to Jehovah’s Witnesses, consider if your pastor did this every other Sunday. What would your congregation think … More The Governing Body and self-promotion

Where is the Governing Body?

November 7, 2012

For those who are unfamiliar with the ecclesiastical structure (i.e. church hierarchy) of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, the top of the chain is not the apostles, for they do not believe that the apostolic office is for today (nor do I). Nor is it the elders of the local congregations. If its neither of these, who … More Where is the Governing Body?

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