The "Chieftain" & Modern Day "Servant" Speaks To The 144,000!

[Brother Don Burney]

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Part 2. Continued:

The Twenty (20) Major Titles
Of The Future Coming "Messiah" Of Daniel 9:24-27!
The Twenty (20) Major Titles — Finalized Sequence (Updated)
[See Daniel 9:24-27; Apocrypha 2nd Esdras 12:30-34]

See full article discussed in detail ... here: https://jehovahstruth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=738

See Chatroom #1215 where this topic is being discussed and is given indepth and intense theological & religious scrutiny ...here: https://copilot.microsoft.com/conversat ... HZCSu5VEyr

See Article which shows [Aprocrypha] Verses in question ... here: https://jehovahstruth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270

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[Savanna-La-Mar]

Part 3. Continued:

The Twenty (20) Major Titles
Of The Future Coming "Messiah" Of Daniel 9:24-27!
The Twenty (20) Major Titles — Finalized Sequence (Updated)
[See Jeremiah 23:5-6; Isaiah 51:16; Apocrypha 2nd Esdras 12:30-34]

See full article discussed in detail ... here: https://jehovahstruth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=738

See Chatroom #1415 where this topic is being discussed and is given indepth and intense theological & religious scrutiny ...here: https://copilot.microsoft.com/conversat ... nDRnQsdD8o

See Article which shows [Aprocrypha] Verses in question ... here: https://jehovahstruth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270

[Savanna-La-Mar]

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LET'S OBSERVE THE DIVINE PATTERN OR "PARADIGM" OF TRUTH!

The reason the Bible is GREATLY misunderstood today by most Bible readers...what seems most to prevent them from gaining a true understanding of scripture, is the fact that they have not observed, the Eternal Divine "Paradigm" God has established, as set forth in scripture.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company, updated in 2009 and published by Houghton Mifflin Company...tells us much about the actual word "Paradigm."

For example, it tells the following on this particular word:

[Middle English, example, from Late Latin paradgma, from Greek paradeigma, from paradeiknunai, to compare : para-, alongside; see para-1 + deiknunai, to show; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]

Also, http://www.dictionaryboss.com reveals the following on this word:

1. One that serves as a pattern or model.
2. A set or list of all the inflectional forms of a word or of one of its grammatical categories: the paradigm of an irregular verb.
3. A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them, especially in an intellectual discipline.

Usage Note: Paradigm first appeared in English in the 15th century, meaning "an example or pattern," and it still bears this meaning today. Example: Their company is a paradigm of the small high-tech firms that have recently sprung up in this area.

For nearly 400 years paradigm has also been applied to the patterns of inflections that are used to sort the verbs, nouns, and other parts of speech of a language into groups that are more easily studied. Since the 1960s, paradigm has been used in science to refer to a theoretical framework, as when Nobel Laureate David Baltimore cited the work of two colleagues that "really established a new paradigm for our understanding of the causation of cancer." Thereafter, researchers in many different fields, including sociology and literary criticism, often saw themselves as working in or trying to break out of paradigms. Applications of the term in other contexts show that it can sometimes be used more loosely to mean "the prevailing view of things." The Usage Panel splits down the middle on these nonscientific uses of paradigm. Fifty-two percent disapprove of the sentence. The paradigm governing international competition and competitiveness has shifted dramatically in the last three decades.

End of quote.

We here, at the YORWW Congregation, like to call it, a para ["beside"] digm ["example" or "pattern,"] toward a great, "mental discipline" or "teaching" namely, God's Word. Yes, we sincerely believe, this ultimately, is how one must come to understand the bible itself, God's Word, to fully appreciate exactly what Jehovah is showing and telling us thru prophecy, symbolism or even historical aspects of the bible.

Therefore, based upon the above, we find this word (paradigm), quite unique & helpful in assisting us to a greater understanding of this great "mental discipline," yes God's Word itself, as it was originally intended by Jehovah, in the beginning. Thus, it is by coming to know this very word, which is closely associated with the Greek word mysterion or the expression, the "mystery of God," that we (YORWW Congregation) believe, one can finally, finally, come to a complete understanding of the original 6,000-year old, Great "Mystery" of Jehovah God, which has been held secret up till now in this present age, because of being held in the Almighty grasp of the Great "August One" Himself, Jehovah God. However, it is shortly, yes in our day, shortly to be revealed to all mankind. In fact, the following information we believe, will help us, do just that. Yes ... All praise and honor to Jehovah, for finally, "revealing" His Will & Wisdom ... for all to see ... Amen! -- See Genesis 3:15; Daniel 2:22, 28; Revelation 5:1.

The 4 (Four) Basic Steps God Took Toward Ancient & Modern-Day "Israel"

We could say, the "Truth", Biblical Truth, has a "pattern" or "paradigm" ["beside-example"] to which must be observed throughout, in our personal reading, studying and thoughtful contemplation of the Holy Scriptures. It can prove to be a simple point...but nevertheless a very profound "truth," that really stays consistent through out.

For example:

FACT: Sinful, idolatrous "Israel" became a "chosen people" before God and was undeservedly granted a Covenant Relationship With God.

The above is a hard fact, that cannot be denied.

In no way was "Israel" ever considered by God, ever considered, worthy of their "calling," worthy of this Covenant relationship with God, especially at the beginning when God chose them. As Jesus said, "many are called, but few are chosen."

At Deuteronomy 9:23, 24 Moses truthfully said of the nation:

"And when Jehovah sent you out of Ka'desh-barnea saying, Go up and take possession the land that I shall certainly give you! then you behaved rebelliously against the order of Jehovah your God, and you did not exercise faith toward him and did not listen to his voice. YOU HAVE PROVED YOURSELVES REBELLIOUS IN BEHAVIOR WITH JEHOVAH FROM THE DAY OF MY KNOWING YOU."

Yes, Moses said of "Israel," that they had been a "rebellious people" from day #1, since his "knowing them." They were always known as a "rebellious" people, a disobedient people. This was Moses' opinion of God's Name People, the chosen people of God.

So then, we must ask, what spiritually redeeming qualities did this most favored "people" have in order to "qualify" for the choosing of God, the selection of being God's Chosen People?

Actually none.

So, how did "Israel" qualify to become Jehovah's Chosen People?
Well certainly not on their own merits. Certainly nothing that they as a people had done, to qualify to be chosen by God to become his "Chosen people."

Well, someone would say at this point, "well, it was because of the promise to Abraham," ... this is the reason they received this Covenant, and Covenant-Relationship with God.

And that would be a correct answer. It was because of Abraham, a man of faith. Also Isaac, Jacob, faithful men of old who were worshipers of God, and progenitors of the nation of Israel. It was on the basis of God's Covenant promised thru these men, that Israel became a favored nation. -- Deut. 7:6-8

But so far as the nation of Israel, of itself, the nation had done nothing to merit being chosen to be God's favored nation. Nothing.

To prove their unworthiness as a people, their total faithlessness as a people, just after their exodus from Egypt and great salvation from Egypt, a people who held them in slavery for hundreds of years, God effects a great deliverance for them. He saves them as a people. Shortly, after that, God had Moses go up on the mountain to receive the "Law" from Himself. But, before he could return, the nation totally had begun practicing idolatry, worshiping the "golden calf."

Moses recounts the incident by saying:

"Remember: Do not forget how you have provoked Jehovah your God in the wilderness. From the day that you went out of the land of Egypt until your coming to this place you people have proved rebellious in your behavior with Jehovah. Even in Horeb you provoked Jehovah to anger so that Jehovah got incensed at you to the point of annihilating you..."

"...And it came about that at the end of the forty days and forty nights Jehovah gave me the two tablets of stone, the tablets of the Covenant; and Jehovah proceeded to say to me, "Get up, go down quickly from here, because your people whom you brought out of Egypt have acted ruinously. They have turned aside quickly from the way about which I commanded them. They have made themselves a molten image." And Jehovah went on to say this to me, "I have seen this people, and look! it is a stiff-necked people. Let me alone that I may annihilate them and wipe out their name from under the heavens, and let me make you a nation mightier and more populous than they are." -- Deut. 9:7-14

So, we can see, the nation of Israel was totally undeserving as a people, to become a chosen nation before God.

But, here is an important point: The real purpose of the nation of Israel, God's Purpose for them was only to Produce an "Anointed Seed."

Yes to produce an "Anointed Seed", a person that God could and would "anoint" to become the "Christ," the Anointed before God. This person, a descendant of the nation of the Chosen People, the Chosen Nation, would then lead, yes, lead the Chosen People, the Chosen Nation, complete their spiritual training and instruction, and lead them into becoming a "Royal Nation," a "Royal People," yes, an "Anointed Nation," an "Anointed," "Priestly," "Royal," "Nation before God, as promised at Exodus 19:5,6.

Yes, the nation, was to produce a "seed," that would ultimately lead the nation to the desired result, to become an Anointed nation, a "Royal, Priestly Nation." The "Seed" of the nation, would accomplish them for them. He would become their "leader." The nation's spiritual leader, the "seed" of the nation would become this. And the nation, the "chosen people," was to PRODUCE, yes produce the "seed" for God. God was using the nation, in that since, yes, to just PRODUCE THE SEED for God, at the God-Ordained, appropriate time...the "anointed seed" for God. That's was the nation's true role. To "mother", or give birth to the "Seed of God." -- Genesis 3:15

Simple.

Exodus 19:5, 6 shows us the future hope for the nation, the "Chosen People," their hope, if obedient to God.

"And now if you will strictly obey my voice and will indeed keep my covenant, then you will certainly become my special property out of all other peoples, because the whole earth belongs to me. And you yourselves will become to me a KINGDOM OF PRIESTS and a holy nation..."

Yes, Israel, God's Chosen People, could have become, this special nation, the Anointed Priestly Nation before God, yes...if ...if they accepted instruction and training, teaching from the "seed" of God, God's Seed to be produced thru this same said nation, Jehovah's Anointed One, Jesus. -- Acts 3:25, 26

We remember, God's Seed was still produced thru the nation of "Israel." But the nation did not as a whole, respond to the "restoration" efforts of this "Seed," of God, produced through this nation. In fact, as Jesus himself said, the nation of Israel, really rejected him, as their spiritual leader. As Jesus said:

"The stone that the builder rejected is the one that has become the chief cornerstone. From Jehovah this has come to be, and it is marvelous in our eyes." -- Matt. 21:42

And yet, Jesus was truly sent to bring about "restoration", spiritual "restoration", to bring the entire nation to the status of being a "holy nation," and "Royal Priesthood," as we read above at Exodus 19:5, 6.

Acts 3:19-21 speaks of this "restoration" work, that the "Seed" of the Nation, Jesus was to carry out for the nation, in the nation's, Israel's, behalf. It states:

"Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the person of Jehovah and that he may send forth the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven, indeed, must hold within itself until THE TIMES OF RESTORATION OF ALL THINGS of which God spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets of old time."

In other words, Peter promised in the quote above scripture, and at Acts 2:22-33 that a pivotal part of Jesus' role as "seed" of "Israel," or shall we the say now, the "woman of God," God's wife, the nation itself, was after being brought into being as this select "seed," he would now be in position to "pour out holy spirit," yes ANOINT THE ENTIRE NATION AS A PRIESTLY, ROYAL NATION, or at least the entire nation of obedient followers...which is exactly what he did at Pentecost. -- Isaiah 61:6; 62:2-5

ESTABLISHING THE DIVINE "PARADIGM" WITHIN GOD'S WORD

So, we have then the "paradigm," the "beside example" or pattern itself. Let's review.

Step 1. God chooses, a totally undeserved nation, even idolatrous people, first to become his "woman", His Wifely Nation...Israel.

Step 2. God gradually refines this nation, grooms this undeserved nation patiently, over a period of time, to hopefully Produce a "Seed" for Him, an Anointed "Seed."

Step 3. Then, God uses the "Anointed Seed," to lead the same Undeserved nation, by providing spiritual instructions, providing all the nation needs in a spiritual way, because "God has made life's ways known to" him, this "Anointed Seed." He has been given "spirit of wisdom," and knowledge, yes a full understanding of God's Will, so that he can bring the Nation to this most desirable point...where they can become a "nation of Priests" before God. He would now pour out Holy Spirit upon the Entire Nation, if obedient, at Pentecost. -- See Isaiah 11:1-5; Acts 3:28.

Step 4. A fourth step to be discussed below dealing with the Israel's role in the "Priestly" Administration of the Abrahamic Covenant to all nations, peoples and tongues.

This is why Peter quotes the words of the prophet Joel at Joel 2:28-32, when explaining was happening at Pentecost, in his day, what Peter says under inspiration are found at Acts 2:16-21.

This was the complete pattern...the Divine Paradigm itself established.

This was the promise...The "Seed" which would bring about spiritual "restoration" to the nation of Israel, an undeserved privilege upon a people, who were truly unworthy of the calling...by their lack of faith. A "Seed," because of the promise to Abraham, that would eventually become a "light to the nations" outside of the "Royal" family of Israel, the newly Anointed Congregation of Israel, the fulfillment of Exodus 19:5,6.

They become this "Royal Nation of Priests," when Jesus pour out Holy Spirit upon them, Anointed them, yes, now they could be rightly called "Christians," or "Anointed ones," since they had been "Anointed," as a spiritual nation. Remember the "Anointing" only comes AFTER having received the spiritual instructions from the original "Anointed Seed." The "Anointing" can only come after one has been properly taught by God...only after that.

As Isaiah 54:13 says:

"And all your sons will be persons taught by Jehovah, and the peace of your sons will be abundant."

Yes, "teaching" must be accompanied with the "Anointing", the Unction process. Yes, "teaching," instruction, before one could be "anointed" in God's Holy Spirit, and become a "Royal, Priestly" Nation. The nation of Israel, then, must be "taught," to have this great "peace," that God promised. They only possessed at that time, a "framework of knowledge of the truth," ... only that. -- Romans 2:20

And so, it was now time for God, to pour out Holy Spirit, upon the nation of "Israel," ... a one time thing. So, these few gathered, the 120 gathered, had received spiritual instructions, the ones that had been "taught by Jehovah," the true "sons" of God, taught from the "Anointed Seed," and so was qualified to become, Anointed, qualified to receive of the Holy Spirit and become even an Anointed, Royal, Priestly Nation. They were qualified for this. But the nation as a whole, did not qualify for this, since they refused spiritual instruction from the God Ordained, Anointed "Seed" of the Nation. God's choice for them. So, they remained in some "truth," but only as Paul said, the "form," or "framework of knowledge of the truth." Only that, and they progressed no further. -- See Romans 2:20.

Peter spoke of this fulfillment of Exodus 19:5,6 upon this spiritual nation, and even includes others, such as gentiles, uncircumcised Gentiles, whom now God accepts as "replacements" for the nation of Israel. These individuals, as along as they demonstrated the needed quality of "Faith," were accepted by Jesus and Jehovah God, as spiritual "Israelites," members of this Anointed, Royal Nation too.

Yes, these "Gentiles," would be the one spoken of in Romans 11:25, 26 where they would complete "Israel," or become the "full number of people of the nations to come in," to complete "Israel," and in that way, "all Israel could be saved," as promised. Yes, "all Israel" was saved, since all become spiritual "Israelites," displaying the important quality of "Faith,"...just like Abraham, the progenitor of the Nation of "Israel."

Yes, Jehovah would too, Anoint them too, as they became now, "christians," or Anointed ones, because of having "faith" in the Anointed "Seed" of the Nation.

Peter explains the entire situation this way, how this all happened for Israel, by saying at 1 Peter 2:7-10:

"It is to you, therefore, that he is precious, because you are believers; but to those not believing, the identical stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner, and a stone of stumbling and a rock-mass of offense. These are stumbling because they are disobedient to the word. To this very end they were also appointed. but you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for special possession, that you should declare abroad the excellencies of the one that called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."

Now, Peter shows that the "Gentile" believers are also to be included in this "Royal" family of Anointed believers by saying:

"For you were once not a people, but are now God's people; you were those who had not been shown mercy, but are now those who have been shown mercy."

So, the Gentile Cornelius was to become the first, from among many uncircumcised Gentile believers, an uncircumcised Gentile who was become an "anointed one" of God, a Christian, a member of the Christian Congregation, the "Royal" Priesthood of God.

But, there is one more important thing about this established "Paradigm" we speak of. Yes, one other thing.

Did you know, that after a sufficient amount of "Gentile" believers came into the Christian Congregation, to complete the number of "Israel," that God STOPPED THIS SELECTION PROCESS? Did you know this?

Why yes. But, why?

To answer that important question, let's consider the following.

THE DESIGNATED "FULL NUMBER" OF PRIESTLY "ISRAEL" ADMINISTERS THE "ABRAHAMIC COVENANT" TO THE "NATIONS"

Romans 11:25, 26 says for our benefit:

"For I do not want you, brothers, to be ignorant of this sacred secret, in order for you not to be discreet in your own eyes: that a dulling of sensibilities has happened in part to Israel until the FULL NUMBER OF PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS HAS COME IN, and in this manner ALL ISRAEL will be saved. Just as it is written: "The deliverer will come out of Zion and turn away ungodly practices from Jacob."

So the purpose of having a "Royal, Priestly Nation," then, was to act the part of a "Priest," to all other nations, thus the Administering of the Abrahamic Covenant, where God's Promise of the "nations" being able to "bless themselves" by means of God's "Seed," yes, that same "seed," nations of the earth, could now "bless themselves" by means of this "Seed" that God had produced through the nation of Israel. The "Anointed Seed." -- Genesis 22:18

Isaiah 2:2-4 explains it this way:

"And it must occur in the final part of the days that the mountain of the house of Jehovah will become firmly established above the top of the mountains, and it will certainly be lifted up above the hills; and to it all the nations must stream. And many peoples [beneficiaries of the Abrahamic Covenant - Genesis 22:17, 18] will certainly go and say: "Come," you people, and let us to up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will instruct us about his ways, and we will walk in his paths. For out of Zion law will go forth, and the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem. And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore."

Yes, this would be the time for the full Administering of the Abrahamic Covenant, where Israel, now completely refined, purified in the sight of God, can now officiate as a Holy Priestly Nation, before God, to help "bless" all other nations, resulting in "no more war anymore" between them. This means there will be many from many different nations, all worshipping Jehovah at that time, worldwide. And it means that from among the many worshipers of Jehovah worldwide at that time, there will be a most peaceful environment between nations as countless millions, yes billions, now united in worship, serve Jehovah in peace and harmony, side-by-side, forever more...all to God's Praise. Yes, this will prove to be the full establishment of God's Kingdom UPON EARTH, just as Jesus promised. (Matthew 6:10) This will be God's Kingdom on earth, just as the prophets of old spoke of, where

"many will rove about and the true knowledge will become abundant."

Again, this will be the time when,

"the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea."

Yes, at this time, the true "knowledge of Jehovah," will then cover the entire globe, emanating from God's Newly Established Earthly "Jerusalem." Think about it. -- Isaiah 11:6-9; Daniel 12:4

See Link To Article: "Jerusalem First Disciplined, Then Praised"

Actually Micah 4:1-4 reveals the same thing, about the administering of the "Abrahamic Covenant," to all nations and peoples by saying:

"And it must occur in the final part of the days that the mountain of the house of Jehovah will become firmly established above the top of the mountains, and it will certainly be lifted up above the hills; and to it peoples must stream. And many nations will certainly go and say: Come, you people, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will instruct us about his ways; and we will walk in his paths. For out of Zion law will to forth, and the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem. And he will certainly render judgment among many peoples, and set matters straight respecting mighty nations far away. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. They will not lift up sword, nation against nation, neither will they learn war anymore. And they will actually sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, and there will be no one making them tremble; for the very mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken it."

Also, Zechariah 8:20-23 says:

"This is what Jehovah of armies has said, "It will yet be that peoples and the inhabitants of many cities will come; and the inhabitants of one city will certainly go to those of another, saying: "Let us earnestly go to soften the face of Jehovah and to seek Jehovah of armies. I myself will go also." And many peoples and mighty nations will actually come to seek Jehovah of armies in Jerusalem and to soften the face of Jehovah. This is what Jehovah of armies has said, It will be in those days that ten men out of all the languages of the nations will take hold, yes, they will actually take hold of the skirt of a man, who is a Jew, saying: "We will go with you people, for we have heard that God is with you people."

The NIV Bible correctly renders this last verse, verse 23 as "YOU," instead of saying "you people." The New World Translation renders it incorrectly, completely wrong. The NIV reads this way:

"...Let us go with YOU [and no "people" mentioned], because we have heard that God is with you [with no "people" mentioned]."

Yes, the word "people" should not have been added to the inspired text, as it has in the New World Translation, used by Jehovah's Witnesses. Yes, it should just say, "YOU," as in the "Anointed Seed" of Israel, the Anointed of God, that was the "Jew," or the "man," that God had Chosen to lead the nations of the Abrahamic Covenant. He was the one that the "ten men of all the nations" would "hold on the skirt of."

Yes, a "man," a "Jew," as it says...was to lead...and not "you people," as the Watchtower Society would have us believe. "You people," was supposed to stand for "Ten men" of the nations all, "holding on the skirt" of the "anointed remnant," as they teach, those "people", who are among themselves today, as leaders. But the verse does not indicate any such "you people," but only "you," the "man," the "Jew," the Anointed Seed, who was to lead the "nations," and become a "light" to all of the peoples and nations of the earth...only the Anointed Seed. -- Isaiah 42:6; 49:6

Also, we have Revelation 22:17 which says it again:

"And the spirit and the bride keep on saying; "Come!" and let anyone hearing say: "Come!" And let anyone thirsting come; let anyone that wishes take life's water free."

Yes, the same message..."let ANYONE HEARING SAY "COME!". Anyone, people of the Abrahamic Covenant, can also say "Come!" and worship Jehovah, at His Holy Mountain. Abrahamic Covenant people..."ten men out of all nations," "holding on to the skirt of a Jew." That was the promise. This is God's Purpose...to bring about world peace. This is How God Does it...His Divine "Paradigm"...the Divine Pattern itself. -- Micah 4:1-4; Genesis 22:18

Genesis 22:17, 18 says:

"I shall surely bless you and I shall surely multiply your seed like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand that are on the seashore; and your seed will take possession of the gate of his enemies. And by means of your seed all nations of the earth will certainly bless themselves due to the fact that you have listened to my voice." -- See also Galatians 3:16.

So, then, the Christian Congregation only grew to the proportions that filled the need of completing Israel...only to complete "Israel," to the proportions that God had intended. In this way, All Israel, All Israel would be saved as God had intended...by completing the designated number (in God's Mind), the "full number" of Gentile believers to be brought in to Complete the Nation of Israel. And once that "number" had been arrived at, the spiritual nation of Israel, the now "Royal Nation," of Anointed Christians, could now began to Administrate the Abrahamic Covenant, and act the part of a "Priestly Nation," a "Royal Nation," to ALL OTHER NATIONS. -- Romans 11:25, 26

The Nation of Israel, now becomes a "Priestly Nation," to all other nation upon the earth. And that is exactly what happened in the first century. How do we know?

Let's examine Romans 8:19-23 which says:

"For the eager expectation of THE CREATION is waiting for the revealing of the sons of God. For THE CREATION was subjected to futility, not by its own will but through him that subjected it, on the basis of hope that THE CREATION itself also will be set free from enslavement to corruption and have the glorious freedom of the children of God. For we know that ALL CREATION keeps on groaning together and being in pain together until now. Not only that, but we ourselves also who have the firstfruits, namely, the spirit, yes, we ourselves groan within ourselves, while we are earnestly waiting for adoption as sons, the release from our bodies by ransom."

Yes, who are these ones that Paul is speaking about here...the "Creation of God." Who are they?

The Watchtower Society admits that they are "humans," yes worshipers of God, faithful individuals that will inherit blessings and inhabit the earth in righteousness, during the 1,000 year reign. But they will not admit that these were living in the first century, contemporaries of Paul, yes, first century "believers" that was associated with the Anointed Christian Congregation of Paul's day. No, they could not exist in the first century, and become associated with the ANOINTED among the congregation. Why not? Because that would mean the "Anointed Calling" actually, ceased, yes...CEASED in the first century. And the Watch Tower Society, simply can't have that...can they? (See Watchtower magazine December 1st, 1985 pg. 12)

So the Watchtower Society dismissed the possibility, the thought that the Non-Anointed Gentile Believers could have been actually present in the first century Christian congregation.

But think...reread the verses in question in again...isn't it entirely possible...isn't it?

Were not they in "eager expectation of the revealing of the Sons of God?" And were they not patiently "waiting", in ardent anticipation of this great revelation?

Did they not manifest, Paul said "hope?" Were they not suffering and "groaning together and being in pain together until now," Paul said?

But, as Paul said, they did not possess the "firstfruits, namely the spirit," isn't that so?

No, they were not, per say, Spiritually Anointed...they were not "anointed," because...

...they were the recipients of blessings and benefits of the Abrahamic Covenant... they received their blessings from the "blessed nation, of Israel," the Spiritual Priestly Nation, as promised.

So, they did not need to be "Anointed," at all.

"Israel," the Anointed Christian Congregation was Anointed, and was to be the ones that administrated the Abrahamic Covenant in their behalf...the "nations that blessed themselves by means of the Seed."

So, then, we can see, the Anointed Christian Congregation, was in time, completed when a sufficient amount of non-Jewish, uncircumcised Gentile Believers were taken into the congregation and Anointed to show that God had accepted them to become a part of the "Priestly Nation"...

...and then, God Almighty, now decides to attach to them the "peoples of the nations," the Abrahamic Covenant People, the peoples of the nations, the ones that were promised a spiritual "blessing" by means of Abraham's Seed...His Anointed Seed...and the Administering of the Abrahamic Covenant to All Nations and Peoples...Israel acting as "Priests," as promised at Isaiah 2:2-4, Micah 4:1-4, Isaiah 61:6, Exodus 19:5,6 and 1 Peter 2:7-10.

The Divine Paradigm or Pattern, again:

Step 1. Undeserved Israel Chosen, A nation truly NOT WORTHY.

Step 2. This undeserved, unworthy nation, after constant refinement, finally yes produces a "Seed," An Anointed Seed.

Step 3. The "Anointed SEED" has a mission, to complete the spiritual knowledge and training of the nation that only possesses a "form," or "framework of knowledge of God," partial knowledge, if they will let him do so, ...and bring them, the entire nation, to the point where every man, woman and child of that nation, yes could be "Anointed," or have Holy Spirit poured out upon them, as a nation, as promised by Joel the Prophet, and reiterated at Pentecost by inspired Peter. -- Joel 2nd chapter; Acts 2nd chapter

Step 4. Once the number of "Israel" had been completed based upon Romans 11:25, 26, the "full number coming in" as would be counted in the eyes of God, (only He knows this number), the "full number" of believing Gentile Converts, God Anoints them too, then and only then...God makes the "Anointed, Priestly," Nation of Israel now, at this time, in Priestly fashion, Administrate the "Abrahamic Covenant" to all the nations of the earth, as promised to Abraham. The "Anointed Seed," would take the lead in this work of using "Israel," as a "Priestly" instrument to carry out this Great Blessed Work to all nations..."to the extremitity of the earth." -- Isaiah 42:6; 49:6

This all occurred up until 70 c.e., when Jesus graphicly described how he would end the "Jewish System of things", the Mosiac Law Covenant, and the natural nation of "Israel's" Covenant relationship with God.

Luke 19:12-27 tells us how Jesus ended it...in total destruction. those "citizens that hated" Jesus, would be "slaughtered before him." to be sure, General Titus of the Roman Army had destroyed 1.1 million Jews at that time. Jehovah and Jesus, had this done...to keep a promise, a promise made in the Mosaic Law, to destroy all disobedient and transgressors of God's Law. God kept His word.

Jesus would also accomplish something else at his Second Return, in 70 c.e. too. First he would "reward," his faithful followers by giving them heavenly life. But, also he would bring punishment upon all false "Christians" who did not live up to their dedication too. All of this was accomplished in the 70 c.e., just as Jesus promised at Matthew 24:3 when asked about his second coming, and the destruction of the temple. It would all be done at the same time. It would all be accomplished in 70 c.e.

2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 which says:

"This takes into account that it is righteous on God's part to repay tribulation to those who make tribulation for you, but, to you who suffer tribulation, relief along with us at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels in a flaming fire, as he brings vengeance upon...

(A) those who do not know God (False Christians who fail to live up to the terms of Hebrews 8:11, thus New Covenant breakers)
and

(B) those who do not obey the good news (Natural Israel/Mosaic Law breakers...ignored the "good news" message from the "Anointed Seed.")

...about our Lord Jesus. These very ones will undergo the JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT OF EVERLASTING DESTRUCTION from before the Lord and from the glory of his strength, at the time he comes to be glorified in connection with his holy ones and to be regarded in that day with wonder in connection with all those who exercised faith, because the witness we gave met with faith among you."

Did you notice that both groups, yes both groups, suffer "the Judicial Punishment of Everlasting Destruction" before Jesus. Yes, "Everlasting Destruction" for both groups. They would suffer the "judicial punishment" or Judicial decision of such destruction.

By 70 c.e. this Judicial decision could be pronounced upon such ones, since some 40 years had lapsed since Jesus had died on the torture stake. The nation of Israel had indeed, been preached to for some 40 years by the first century christians, and they were still unrepentent. Jesus did promise the generation that initially heard his words that they would receive a resurrection. But if they lived until 70 c.e. and still had not repented by then, Paul showed, under inspiration that sure death in the Lake of fire awaited them for not responding to a 40 year preaching message. A powerful "Judicial decision" of "everlasting destruction" toward the Jewish nation of covenant-breakers, was handed down from God Almighty. The natural nation of Israel faced complete destruction was imminent, at God's Hands, at 70 c.e. By that time, they had permanently lost their special Covenant Relationship with God, based upon the Mosaic Law. The "Judicial Decision" to take this grand privilege away from the nation, was solely decided upon by God Almighty.

After God's rendering this "Judicial Punishment," this "Judicial Decision" upon the Jewish nation, as a spiritual nation, would mean it relationship with God, was now, completely destroyed, forever. They had no such spiritual arrangement with God anymore because of this "Judicial Punishment." All hope for a Covenant Relationship with God, Jehovah, now gone...lost forever.

And too, false christians, suffered the same fate, the "Judicial Punishment" of "Everlasting destruction," not that God had them put to death, as he did with the 1.1 million Jews of that time, no, no, but God again, they underwent the "Judicial Punishment" or Judicial decision to have destroyed their Covenant Relationship with Him...which automatically leads to "destruction" and death. No, Jesus did not put them literally to death, "everlastingly," but they died, just as God promised Adam, "in the day you eat of this fruit, YOU WILL POSITIVELY DIE." No, God did not put Adam to death, literally on that same day he ate the fruit. No, He didn't. But, in the sense of losing his Relationship with God, they both died...that same day, spiritually speaking. They lost they Relationship with God, on that "same day," they ate of the forbidden fruit...that "same day," as God had promised. This "Judicial Punishment," or Judicial Decision can be likened to the "Judicial Punishment of Everlasting fire" or destruction, which God passed on to the physical cities of Sodom and Go-mor'rah, the cities that will never be rebuilt again. -- Genesis 2:17; Jude 7

So in this sense, all false christians, wicked ones, faced spiritual death before God, in 70 c.e. Yes, they suffered the "Judicial Punishment of Everlastingly Destruction," in 70 c.e., with the termination of their "New Covenant" Relationship with God, mediated by Jesus...these false christians. They were "Everlasting Destroyed" as promised in 70 c.e., when Jesus made his second return.

This is the Divine Paradigm or Pattern.

But, you must saying at this time...what does all of this mean for me? Of what value or benefit is this particular information for me?

Well, once we learn the Divine Paradigm, the Divine Pattern established, then we can better understand what God is doing today, in our time.

Yes, all of the above, the complete scenario itself will be REPEATED, the Four Steps Cited Above, all of them, will be yes repeated in our day, upon modern-day Israel, Jehovah's Witnesses as a nation, who are currently demonstrating themselves to be the most undeserved, unworthy People on this earth!

Praise Jah!

VISUALIZING GOD'S DIVINE PARADIGM FOUND WITHIN THE SCRIPTURES

Referring to God's Eternal consistency, and the value of visualizing a "paradigm" or "beside-example" from acts of the past as recorded in the Holy Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 1:10 pointedly says,

"Now these things went on befalling them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have arrived."

Also Romans 15:4 additionally says,

"For all the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope."

Indeed, 2 Timothy 1:13 says,

"Keep holding the PATTERN OF HEALTHFUL WORDS that you heard from me with the faith and love that are in connection with Christ Jesus."

Yes, the "Pattern of Healthful Words," the Divine Paradigm or Pattern of Truth, keep close hold on it. Because surely, this "Pattern," will no doubt and most assuredly REPEAT itself, repeat itself completely -- so that we can understand the Word of God, the "good news," "the thing heard," yes, The "Report". -- Isaiah 28:9; Isaiah 53:1; John 12:38 (see footnote on each verse, large print reference New World Translation.)

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Review Questions For The Article: "Let’s Observe the Divine Paradigm of Truth"


1. What fact of truth must we recognize if we are to understand the Bible?

2. Was Israel’s being granted a covenant relationship with Jehovah due to their own worthiness?

3. How did they manage to attain this great honor?

4. How did Israel show that they were totally unworthy of this privilege early on in their history?

5. What was the real purpose of Jehovah using this undeserving nation and how would this nation benefit?

6. How could Exodus 19:5, 6 have been fulfilled in the ancient nation of Israel?

7. What did Peter, as recorded at Acts 3:19-21, say to show how the nation could have benefited had they chosen to repent and turn around?

8. What is the complete pattern or paradigm that has been set in the Holy Scriptures?

9. After their anointing, what could first century believers rightly be called and what necessarily preceded this anointing? (See Isaiah 54:13)

10. Since only a “remnant” accepted the spiritual instruction from the anointed seed, how was “all Israel saved” according to Romans 11:25, 26?

11. How does Peter describe these Gentile believers at 1 Peter 2:7-10?

12. According to Genesis 22:18, what purpose will this Royal, Priestly Nation serve towards all other nations?

13. How does Isaiah 2:1-4 describe the attitude of the nations once this Royal Nation has been established in its elevated position?

14. What benefits will result to these people due to their seeking Jehovah’s instruction?

15. According to Isaiah 11:9 and Daniel 12:4, what happy condition will then exist?

16. How does Zechariah 8:23 show who Jehovah was using to instruct these nations?

17. What error did the Watchtower Society make in its translation of Zechariah 8:23 and why did they do this?

18. What does the correct rendering of this verse show and who is being described here?

19. Revelation 22:17 shows that these ones who benefit from the Abrahamic Seed would also have what privilege?

20. How long would Jehovah allow Gentiles to become a part of spiritual Israel? What role would the nation then assume?

21. Romans 8:19-23 speaks of “the creation” that is waiting for the revealing of the sons of God. Who does the Watchtower Society say these one represent?

22. What though do they not want to accept regarding these ones?

23. How does the YORWW Congregation explain who these individuals were?

24. Although the “Divine Paradigm” set in the first century did not signal the complete end of things, what else occurred that would complete this pattern at this time according to Luke 19:12-27?

25. Why is the above information concerning the first century congregation of importance to us today?

26. What scriptural admonition should we heed as we consider the Divine Pattern set down for us?



To get the answers for the above review questions CLICK HERE.


[Article taken from LWF Forum #17]***

[Jamaica Rain]

Is The Governing Body Arrangement A Scriptural One?

A GOVERNING BODY???

At Matthew 24:45-47 we read the following, using the New World Translation:

"Who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time? Happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so. Truly I say to you, He will appoint him over all his belongings".

The Watch Tower Society has long taught for many years that the “Faithful Slave” of Matthew 24:45-47 represents the anointed remnant as a composite group upon earth. At this writing, they (anointed remnant) numbering slightly more than 21,000 (as of 2022) earth-wide. This viewpoint was held among Jehovah's Witnesses up to the year of 2013. After that, in 2013, Jehovah's Witnesses were instructed that actually the Governing Body and the "Faithful Slave were one and the same entity. The new viewpoint would advance the idea the "Faithful Slave" would be comprised only, those members of the chosen Governing Body, and those individuals who have unique access and privileges of controlling and disseminating the Watchtower Society's written publications. This is the new definition of the "Faithful and discreet Slave" of Matthew 24:45-47, as of the year of 2013.

However, we cannot help but notice and remember, that the small membership who supposedly made up the “anointed remnant,” for all of those years prior to 2013, did not ever make any decisions for the JW Organization or give any direction at all. No, in fact, the JW Organization back then, was still controlled by a small group of “professed” anointed Christians known as the “Governing Body,” since January 1st, 1976. (Before then, it was controlled by the Corporate President of the Watchtower Society.) Since 1976, it was claimed that the Governing Body arrangement itself, (fully empowered in December 4th, 1975 and where it was divided up into six committees of authority in January of 1976), was an arrangement that more fully harmonizes with so-called Governing Body arrangements among 1st century Christians. But, is that really the case? Let us make an examination of this matter.

AN EXAMINATION OF THE MATTER OF WHETHER THE GOVERNING BODY EXISTED IN THE FIRST CENTURY

It is true that Jesus appointed twelve apostles who had equal authority among his disciples. Later, other apostles were appointed or recognized as such namely Paul, Barnabas, and James the half-brother of Jesus. (See Insight on the Scriptures, Vol. 1. Pg. 1, 252, par. 3; Acts 14:14; Galatians 1:19; 2:9.) However, the scriptures clearly teach that the “apostles” had authority over the congregation and NOT a so-called “Governing Body” arrangement. In fact, the expression ‘Governing Body’ is nowhere to be found anywhere in the Bible. We remember, Jesus appointed an ‘apostolic’ arrangement and not a ‘Governing Body’ arrangement. This thought is confirmed when we examine 1 Corinthians 12:28. Notice the order of authority established in the congregation.

“And God has set the respective ones in the congregation, FIRST, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then powerful works; then gifts of healings; helpful services, abilities to direct, different tongues. Not all are apostles, are they? Not all are prophets, are they? Not all are teachers, are they? Not all perform powerful works, do they?”

Also, Ephesians 4:11-16 where it states in part:

“And he gave some as APOSTLES, some as prophets, some as evangelizers, some as shepherds and teachers, with a view to the readjustment of the holy ones, for ministerial work, for the building up of the body of the Christ…”

Yes, in both instances, the “apostles” are listed FIRST in order and rank as far as congregational authority is concerned. An apostle could establish congregational procedures and methods. (1 Corinthians 4:17; 7:12) Individually, apostles could issue commands and orders to traveling overseers and congregational members to better expedite important matters. (Acts 17:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 16:1; Titus 1:5) AN apostle could even confer the authority to ‘command’ upon other responsible individuals. (1 Timothy 1:3; Titus 2:15) An apostle singularly, could even expel unruly individuals from the congregation! --- Compare 1 Corinthians 5:5 with 1 Timothy 1:20.

Most Bible students will agree that the “apostles” really had authority in the initial stages of the forming of the congregation, but what about later? For example, around 49 CE when the issue of circumcision surfaced, isn’t it true that the Bible says Paul and Barnabas traveled to the apostles AND older men in Jerusalem regarding this dispute? This is a very interesting question. Let us examine it scripturally.

THE CIRCUMCISION ISSUE

The Watchtower magazine admits this important point:

“The Bible provides only limited details about the composition of the early governing body, most of the information being in Acts chapter 15. That account indicates that in 49 CE the group of men forming the governing body consisted of “the apostles and older men in Jerusalem. Who were these?” (Watchtower, 12/1/85, pg. 31, par. 2, under “Questions From Readers”)

Also the Watchtower magazine makes this comment:

"The Christian congregation or the 'faithful and discreet slave' class started out on Pentecost of 33 CE with twelve members on its governing body, and that governing body located at Jerusalem was increased from the twelve apostles of Christ to include other elders of the Jerusalem congregation. So the governing body at that vital Jerusalem council included the eleven surviving apostles of Christ, and the disciple James who seems to have been chairman for the occasion, also Judas (Barsabbas) and Silas as leading men among the brothers, yes, prophets, and doubtless Paul and Barnabas. That means at least sixteen anointed Christians associated with the governing body back there at Jerusalem..." (See Watchtower, 12/15/71, pg. 759, par. 2)

(Silas is an unfortunate choice as a member of the so-called governing body since at Acts 17:14,15 Paul gives him a "command." Clearly Silas was an assistant to Paul as Timothy, Titus and Luke were. Silas (Silvanus) was also the penman or secretary for Peter in writing the letter of 1 Peter. --- See new All Scripture Inspired of God and Beneficial pg. 254, par.2.)

Yes, in the first century the so-called governing body was comprised of sixteen members. If you look at the picture on page 686 of the November 15, 1971, Watchtower magazine, you will be able to count sixteen men who made up the so-called first century governing body. However, let us notice this comment at Acts 15.5:

"Yet, some of those of the sect of the Pharisees that had believed rose up from their seats and said: 'It is necessary to circumcise them and charge them to observe the law of Moses.'"

Yes, there were more people in attendance than those 16 men, namely those (formerly) of the 'sect of the Pharisees that believed.'

But someone may say,

"If you read the next verse (vs. 6), you will see that the apostles and older men gathered together AFTER that initial meeting to make 'their' (governing body) decision, and during this meeting oly the apostles and the older men were present."

However, if that were the case, then why does the account say, after Peter speaks (vs. 7-11), the following:

"THE ENTIRE MULTITUDE became silent."

That would mean 16 men would constitute the "entire multitude" since no one else would be present as members of the governing body, right??? There must have been someone else present! Also, why did Peter say in verse 10:

"Why are YOU making a test of God by imposing upon the neck of the disciples a yoke that neither our forefathers nor we were capable of bearing?"

Was Peter saying that the so-called GOVERNING BODY was ‘making a test of God by IMPOSING upon the neck of the disciples a yoke?’ Of course not! Clearly, Peter was referring to those earlier mentioned in verse 5 namely, those formerly of the ‘sect of the Pharisees who believed.’ that were attempting to force circumcision upon the brethren! These unspiritual men would not listen to what Paul and Barnabas had to say until after Peter (the leading apostle) spoke up! (Compare Acts 15:3-5 with verse 12.) These men were present at this meeting! This was no “Governing Body” decision because James freely gives his ‘decision’ (or opinion) as a matter of public record before an open forum. --- Verse 19.

Therefore, who came to “unanimous accord” (vv.25) in deciding this matter? Let us notice verse 22 which says:

“Then the apostles and the older men TOGETHER WITH THE WHOLE CONGREGATION favored sending chosen men from among them to Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas…”

Yes, the whole congregation participated in this decision! But why would everybody need to be included in this decision??? Notice verse 24:

“Since we have heard that some from among us have caused you trouble with speeches, trying to subvert your souls, although we did not give them any instructions…”

Yes, some from ‘among us’--- Judeans from Jerusalem’s locale were teaching this subversion! It was necessary to settle the problem at Jerusalem since here is where it all started! They were the ones that had the problem and not those of Antioch! Notice verse 1:

“And certain men came down from JUDEA and began to teach the brothers: ‘Unless you get circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’”

Yes, the issue had to be settled in Judea or Jerusalem! Further, how was the letter addressed? Notice this in verse 23:

“The apostles and the older men, BROTHERS, to those brothers in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia who are from the nations…”

Yes, the letter came from (1) the apostles, (2) older men; and (3) brothers (from Jerusalem). And that is the way the brothers of Antioch understood it. They understood that this letter was coming from all the brothers in Jerusalem and not a so-called governing body. The brothers in Antioch were concerned about keeping UNITY and ‘oneness of thought’ among the whole association of brothers. Yes, we should all think in agreement regardless of where we live. Is this not the way we should understand important matters that affect our international brotherhood today? Think about it. --- See 1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 4:3, 13.

THE GOD ORDAINED AUTHORITY IN THE FIRST CENTURY CONGREGATION

The real authority as it was well known back in the first century was not in being a member of the so-called governing body. No, but ambitious individuals who were anxious for prominence and authority sought to be APOSTLES! That is where the real authority was. That is why we read so much about "superfine apostles" and "false apostles." --- See 2 Corinthians 11:5, 13; Revelation 2:2.

The Watch Tower Society made a very interesting comment concerning the role of the apostles acting as a "restraint" in the first century. Notice this comment:

"During their lifetime the apostles' presence served as a restraint upon the influences of apostasy, holding back the forces of false worship within the Christian congregation. It is evidently to this "restraint" that the apostle Paul referred at 2 Thessalonians 2:7:
'True, the mystery of this lawlessness is already at work; but only till he who is right now acting as a restraint gets to be out of the way.' This apostolic influence, including the authority and powers unique with them, continued until the death of JOHN about 100 C.E. The rapid influx of apostasy and false doctrine and practices after the death of the apostles shows that any pretended apostolic successors had none of the restraining influence of the apostles ." (See Insight on the Scriptures, Vol. 1, pg. 130, par. 4.)

Yes, the apostles had the authority and power of 'restraint' in the congregations. There was no 'governing body' because, as stated by the Watch Tower Society, John, the last apostle was the "restraint" that held back the apostates. Thus, when John died, the "restraint" was gone. If there were a 'governing body' functioning in the first century while John was imprisoned, it could have acted as a "restraint," in the absence of John, right??? Yes, the "Governing Body" could have acted the part of the "restraint." Had the "Governing Body" also gone bad by the time John was on the Island of Patmos? Well, if that were the case, then John himself would have to 'restrain' the evil influence of the "Governing Body," a body of which he was supposed to be a part? Can we not see this is actually a silly notion, namely, that there existed in the first century a "Governing Body?" Yes, John no doubt could have acted the part of a "restraint", using his authority as an "apostle," and not as a member of a so-called "Governing Body!" No such arrangement existed in the first century at all. Think about it.

The apostles had the authority and not a governing body. It was only after his death, as history tells us, that men began to think of how they could 'govern' the flock of God by a group or 'council' of Bishops, elders, etc. It was in this unwholesome environment that the Nicean Council gave birth to the blasphemous doctrine of the trinity.

GOVERNING BODY MUCH LIKE THE "SANHEDRIN" OF JESUS' DAY

Therefore, we can see scripturally, that the so-called "Governing Body" arrangement, which is so strictly adhered to and viewed reverently by over 8 million Jehovah's Witnesses today, is actually a farce, a ruse. It is actually an illegal arrangement that can not be truthfully established within the pages of God's Word the Bible. This particular arrangement has held God's people in captivity and slavery for many years now. The present-day "Governing Body" arrangement is quite like the unscriptural arrangement that governed the Jews when Jesus walked the earth, yes, the "Sanhedrin." As we recall, the "Sanhedrin" was a "council" made up of 71 men. The "High Priest" officiated as it's leader.

The Sanhedrin was made up of Pharisees, Sadduccees, and members of other political factions of the nation. We realize that, scripturally-speaking, this particular arrangement had no validity what-so-ever. It was also an illegal arrangement since Jehovah God never authorized it in His Law Covenant. It was this unscriptural arrangement, the Sanhedrin, that served the Devils' interests of putting Jesus on trial, providing false witnesses to bring accusations against Jesus, and finally, passing the death sentence upon him and pressuring Pontius Pilate to execute an innocent man. Jehovah's Witnesses today, in like fashion, find themselves under the control of another unscriptural arrangement that is just as oppressive, and just as satanic. It is the present day arrangement of the so-called "Governing Body."

Think about it.

Written by: Donald C. Burney

For more information on this topic, please see this link: https://yorww.com/ManofLawlessness.htm

Posted by: Work4Jah

[Kingston Trey]

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Identifying Today, The Deadly "Dragnet" From Which, There Is No Escape!
[Think: Believe It Or Not ... The Watchtower Society Is Teaching
Outright Organizational Idolatry To Their JW Membership!]
(Matthew 13:47-50)

See link to Full-Color Blog on topic: "Watchtower Society Is A God!" at this link: https://www.yorww.com/WTSisaGOD.htm

Yes, Jesus spoke of "A Dragnet" ... with no escape possible . . . at least that is, without God's Help.

Question: Do You Know What The Practice of "Gaslighting" or "Gas-Lighting" Is??

Did you know, there is a term called: "Gas-Lighting" the issues from within the mental health profession and community. The term evidently came from a screenplay and later movie produced in the 1940s, starring Ingrid Bergman. (See Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting )

Well it seems, the practice of "gaslighting" or "gas-lighting" has been going on for some time now among Jehovah's Witnesses...at least according to some who have observed this situation, with what the YORWW Congregation might add, a lot of unseen help from the wicked "demons" to help fulfill bible prophecy. -- 1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:3, 4

Let me explain. [The following information will better clarify our understanding of Revelation 18:2, 3 along with other verses associated with this theme.]

What got me thinking about this term "gaslighting" was this thread:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/7 ... ting-abuse

First, this thought was posted by "illuminated":

Gaslighting or gas-lighting is a form of mental abuse in which information is twisted/spun, selectively omitted to favor the abuser, or false information is presented with the intent of making victims doubt their own memory, perception and sanity.

Sociopaths frequently use gaslighting tactics. Sociopaths consistently transgress social mores, break laws, and exploit others, but typically, are also charming and convincing liarswho consistently deny wrongdoing. Thus, some who have been victimized by sociopaths may doubt their perceptions.

And later, this comment was made by "Searcher" who said:

As with every cult, the controllers are completely aware of the cult's history, purpose, methods and objectives.
The blindly obedient are so indoctrinated and gullible, that their masters can tell them in black & white that they have to be 100% compliant, even if it doesn't make sense. (w13 11/15 p. 20 par. 17)

Since the indoctrinated are voluntarily following the dictates of a man-made corporation which has convinced them of its "divine choosing" - rather than following the Beroeans example of examining scriptural teachings - that makes every Witness accountable! (Acts 17:11; Romans 14:12)
Nazis said when they were caught - "we were only obeying orders".

End of comment.

In other words in summation, if the innocent party or judge of the situation or wrongful act, does not properly REMEMBER THE FACTS and what just happened, the "abuser" [or sociopath] will test that "memory" and make them "doubt" their own perception and/or "sanity" about what just happened, making them think they have judged the whole matter wrongly. What?!? :angry

This situation described above, is now being appropriately applied to the Governing Body and what they teach all Jehovah's Witnesses who are loyal adherents of the Watchtower Society and company, no matter what.

Yes, you have to forget about what they [Governing Body] previously taught on "the generation" that lives to "see all of these things" ... you must forget what they taught for decades and decades about Matthew 24:34.

Which means, to "judge" any matter properly, especially dealing with vile, wicked "tricky" people like the Governing Body, you have to keep your head on straight, or the "abuser" [or sociopath] will trick you, he or she will "gaslight" you, into doubting your own memory of things. Judging humans and/or human behavior, no question, is a very tricky matter. -- See Isaiah 11:3, read and examine very carefully.

I thought...Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Well, let's think about this wicked, vile situation that all Jehovah's Witnesses are faced with today. And why is it, Jehovah's Witnesses world wide simply CAN NOT THINK PROPERLY, as many have noted? We notice, they cannot reason things out for themselves, and cast away the spiritually vile, wicked Governing Body and Watchtower Society, yes why?

THE REAL REASON JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ACT THE WAY THEY DO TOWARD THEIR LEADERSHIP

Based upon Revelation 18:2, modern-day "Babylon The Great" is to become a "lurking place" for every kind of "UNCLEAN" and "HATED BIRD" or "DEMON." Also, it was foretold "Babylon The Great" was to become the "LURKING PLACE" for every kind of "UNCLEAN EXHALATION" [or the footnote in the Reference Lrg Prt NWT says "UNCLEAN SPIRIT"]. This would have to be a DEMONIC "SPIRIT" or control of things...like someone is "possessed" by demons. This would mean, Babylon The Great and all of its "victims" are "possessed" at this point, by demons. Babylon becomes...becomes this "lurking place" for all of these demons, it says. And this situation has happened because, it gives rise to the "'Anger" of God, now on display. It becomes His Punishment for the Jehovah's Witnesses willingly accepting this terrible situation, that proves to be a horrible spiritual blunder on their part, of going along with this treacherous act committed by the Governing Body and Watchtower Society with the United Nations.

Yes, it was the willing acceptance of the United Nations NGO Affair carried on in secret for some 10 years before the media of this world (Guardian Newspaper of UK) incredibly exposed them, exposing the actual wicked, heinous, spiritual "fornication" that was done "highhandedly" [or with "uplifted hands," See Numbers 15:30 NWT Lrg print footnote] or "deliberately" committed by the Governing Body, that becomes the "Sin and Abhorrent Thing" that the brotherhood of Jehovah's Witnesses have willingly accepted. They (Jehovah's Witnesses) even accepted the "wine of her fornication" or the weak "Library Card Lie" Excuse that the Governing Body gave to them, graphically showing everyone in the world, their non-repentant attitude over this whole affair of "abhorrence." Therefore to survive such a horrendous affair such as this, the Jehovah's Witnesses world wide must now be "washed clean," have "their robes washed clean" of such a dastardly deed, in the eyes of Jehovah & Jesus Christ, just as bible prophecy clearly indicates. -- See Zechariah 13:1; Revelation 7:14; Revelation 12:11; Revelation 22:14.

Think about it!

Therefore, these "UNCLEAN EXHALATIONS" or this "UNCLEAN SPIRIT" that we are now witnessing among all Jehovah's Witnesses, that are evidently from the demons, is what bible prophecy predicts to be the "teachings of Demons" that was prophesied to come in the "last day" teachings like ... the "Overlapping Generation" teaching. The Prediction was actually made by Apostle Paul as shown at 1 Timothy 4:1 and 2 Timothy 4:3, 4. These verses really, show this quite clearly. [Please read.]

So when the bible predicts the "riders of the horses [or publications]" have been struck with "MADNESS" [or insanity...craziness] then, this would be because their explanation of prophecy in the written publications, simply does not make any sense. It is craziness. And this is because, they are all...possessed. You are now witnessing this situation unfold before your very eyes, proving you are living in "the last days" or "later periods of time" that Paul promised was surely to come. We are living in that day now. -- 1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:3, 4; Zechariah 12:4

So then, why don't the Jehovah's Witnesses themselves, just see this and wake up?

Well they can't, at least, not on their own. Remember, they are "possessed" ... "possessed" by "lurking" demons, per Revelation 18:2!
So it seems, then ... when the promised "UPROAR at the Temple" arrives...or when the "1/3 of the Stars are thrown down" by Satan's "Tail" [Governing Body] ... then, and only then...will some of them [Jehovah's Witnesses] "wake up" ... all by the Almighty Hand of God. So, these two (2) events, go together... the "uproar" with the "1/3 stars" being thrown down. -- See Isaiah 66:6; Revelation 12:4.

So then, the "Uproar at the Temple" [Isaiah 66:6] and the "1/3 of the stars" being hurled down by Satan's "Tail" [aka "Governing Body" Revelation 12:4], ... these events, go together.

IDENTIFYING TODAY, THE DEADLY "DRAGNET" FROM WHICH, THERE IS NO ESCAPE!

(Matthew 13:47-50)

Thus, if Jehovah's Witnesses are ever to successfully "escape" the wicked "Dragnet" Jehovah's Witnesses Organization, Jehovah, must "wake" them up! He must "wake up" ... The "Male Child" to action! -- See Zechariah 9:13; Isaiah 66:5; Revelation 12:5

Indeed, did not Jesus say:

"KEEP AWAKE, then, all the time making supplication that you may SUCCEED IN ESCAPING ALL THESE THINGS that are destined to occur, and in standing before the Son of Man." -- Luke 21:36

Yes, we must "SUCCEED IN ESCAPING" ... Yes, ESCAPING ... "ALL THESE THINGS" ... as in "escaping" the wicked "Dragnet," Babylon The Great!

(Also compare Revelation 3:3 where Jesus says to "stay awake" to fully escape spiritual defilement.)

Think about it!

Again, notice how Isaiah 66:5 and verse 6 ... go together. The "Birth" of the "Male Child" ... with the "UPROAR at the Temple." Also, the events of Revelation 12:4 & 5 fit together. Plus, Zechariah 9:13-14 fits in quite nicely with this prophecy, along with what's described at 1 Timothy 4:1 and 2 Timothy 4:3, 4, all of which was promised to happen in the "latter periods of time."

Therefore, this has to be viewed as "Demonic Possession" on "[Name Deleted]" part, do you not agree?

So then we must conclude, the "Anger" of Jehovah's Wrath in this case, is justifiably and fully expressed, when He [Jehovah] gives the Jehovah's Witnesses as a people and nation over ... gives them over to "Demonic Possession" as evidenced by the Demonic Teachings we are seeing today, yes that these people have willingly accepted from the hand of the Governing Body and Watchtower Society. And bible prophecy indicates we can expect this to continue...at least up to the promised "UPROAR AT THE TEMPLE" when these same "Possessed" people [which would include JW Reformers or the "Two Witnesses" of Revelation 11:3] ... suddenly "wake up" as the "AWAKENED SONS" [Male Child] of Zechariah 9:13. (Also see Zechariah 9:14 too, which serves to fully identify this group as the promised "Male Child.")

As the prophecy indicates, some "awaken" to fight in the kingdom halls ... like the promised "Two Witnesses" (or JW Reformers) and some "awaken" to leave the JW Organization or "Dragnet," and become the "Male Child" and finally join the YORWW Congregation. But, Zechariah 9:13-15 is talking about specifically...specifically the "Male Child" who is definitely referred to as the "Sons of Zion," who oppose ... opposed the "sons of Greece" [pagans in Jehovah's House, AKA Governing Body] ... the people that ultimately become "boisterous" after "escaping" ... "escaping" Babylon The Great when they subsequently, join the YORWW Congregation [caught up to heaven, Rev. 12:5]. -- See article covering Revelation 12th chapter found at: http://www.yorww.com/rev12.htm

So then, there can be no doubt, these "demonized" Jehovah's Witnesses are nowadays, struggling with "Teachings of Demons" and being "possessed" so that they cannot...cannot RESIST these wicked "teachings" of the Governing Body, which are from "Lurking Demons."

Which means, Revelation 18th chapter and verse 3 shows it is because of the "wine of her fornication" and the "anger" and righteous wrath, that is expressed because of this on God's part, that brings about this horrible condition at the kingdom halls around the world, that we are presently witnessing. Shocking indeed!

So then, Revelation 18:3, shows us then, it is because of the "Wine of THE ANGER [of God] of her fornication" that has caused...caused this horrible situation of "Demonic Possession" for all Jehovah's Witnesses around the world. Yes, the "Anger" that comes from Jehovah God, whereby all...and that's ALL the "nations have fallen victim" as the verse says ... becomes "victim" to this "WINE" or Library Card "LIE" that surrounds the Horrible NGO Situation in Babylon The Great, that the brothers/Sisters have willingly accepted. Even the "kings" [Traveling Overseers] have agreed to go along with this horrible hidden, "leaven" or "fornication" situation, that even Jesus promised was coming. The NGO Situation...is that horrible "leaven" that Jesus said was coming upon God's Name People. -- Please compare Zechariah 5:5-11 with Matthew 13:33.

And, all of this is shown in verses 2 and 3 of Revelation 18th chapter.

Think about it!

There can be no question, the Watchtower Society = The Promised, wicked "Dragnet" [that holds people in complete slavery/captivity without escape being possible] that Jesus said was coming in Matthew 13:47-50.

Think about it, again!

Is it any wonder, Michael himself, along with all of his holy angels will have to battle fiercely, Satan and his demon angels for the final "casting out" of Satan upon these "demonic" people, Jehovah's Witnesses. (John 12:31) Yes, Satan must be exorcised from the Jehovah's Witnesses, first. This must be done by Michael (under Jehovah's direction) for the actual saving of the mental-sanity and mental-stability, of these hapless, helpless "demonic-possessed" Jehovah's Witnesses, before ... before they can be freed to become the foretold "Male Child" of Bible prophecy, free to worship Jehovah in righteousness, away from the wicked Watchtower Society. Yes, the "Truth will have set them free," just as Jesus promised at John 8:32. Praise Jah! -- See Revelation 12:5, 7-12.

Attention readers of this article: Due to the seriousness of this topic, we would like a response to this article. Therefore, if you have a membership here with this particular discussion board, please post below, and let us [YORWW] know, what are your thoughts of this present-day seriously ominous, situation facing all "possessed" Jehovah's Witnesses around the world, and their [humanly] "inescapable" position [or "Dragnet" position] that they are in. -- Revelation 18:2, 3

(For more information on the teaching of 1914 and the now revealed "Sacred Secret" of God, please see the article: The Teaching Of 1914 -- "Sacred Secret" Or Falsehood Before God!)

Written by: Donald C. Burney

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[Brother Don Burney]

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Part 1...

THE "MAN OF LAWLESSNESS" AMONG JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES!
(2nd Thessalonians 2:3-12)

See source of written material from Watchtower Society publication entitled: "God's Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached" [released1973] pages 381-384 paragraphs 40-43.

See link to Chatroom #555 which covers this very topic ... here: https://copilot.microsoft.com/conversat ... vLwM6JoSBR

See Full-Color Blog covering this very topic ... here: https://yorww.com/ManofLawlessness.htm

***The following information is an excerpt taken from the publication called: "The Report Book" Volume I pages 168-182, published, copyrighted and released
in the month and year of October 1994.***

After reading this question in the above bold heading, most Jehovah's Witnesses would say in answer to the question posed:

"...That can't be true because the 'man of lawlessness' prophecy has been fulfilled within the wicked clergy of Christendom, who was 'revealed' some 1,700 years ago, according to the Watchtower Society, right???"

However, the Y.O.R.W.W. Congregation, AKA the "Hated, Despised," "Low," "Dry Tree" would respond quite differently with the answer of ...

"...No, the prophetic "Man of Lawlessness" will undoubtedly prove to be the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, actually as a fulfillment of prophecy, especially over the next few years coming our way. This will be proven as a fact, without dispute, as we observe bible prophecy unfold before our very eyes."

Of course, after such a retort, the confounded Jehovah's Witnesses would seem quite stunned at such an answer from us. To him/her, the answer seems quite impossible, no, not even possible!

They would say:

"What???...the `man of lawlessness' as the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses'...you must be insane! The 'man of lawlessness' is surely the wicked clergy of Christendom."

But again we (YORWW Congregation) say, believe it or not, the "man of lawlessness" is NOT ... NOT the clergy of Christendom at all, as a fulfillment of bible prophecy, just as the Watchtower Society has said repeatedly in their publications, but IRONICALLY, or as "poetic justice" would dictate, it will actually prove to be none other than the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, in fact.

Think about it.

To prove this point, let's get more details, thus "increase" knowledge on this most timely subject. Yes, let's carefully consider the following information to see if we can unlock the true meaning of one of the most baffling "mysteries" [Greek: mysterions] or "religion secrets" of our modern time. — Proverbs 1:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 4.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-12

THE "MAN OF LAWLESSNESS" AMONG JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES!

Again, we say unequivocally, that the leaders of the Watchtower Society, particularly the Governing Body, have to be exposed as the "man of lawlessness," the one who "is set in opposition and lifts himself up over everyone who is called `god' or an object of reverence, so that he sits down in the temple of The God, publicly showing himself to be a god." Now, we realize that this is a very, very bold statement indeed. However, it is one that we state with complete confidence, since we are sure we have ample proof from God's unerring Word of Truth. — 1 Corinthians 4:6; 2 Corinthians 2:4

First of all, let's examine the words of Paul at 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 4 and see exactly what he said about this coming figure called the "man of lawlessness." It reads:

"Let no one seduce you in any manner, because it will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the man of lawlessness gets revealed, the son of destruction. He is set in opposition and lifts himself up over everyone who is called "god" or an object of reverence, so that he sits down in the temple of The God, publicly showing himself to be a god."

Some Jehovah's Witnesses may have a hard time believing that the Governing Body could indeed be the "man of lawlessness." They think in terms of the "man of lawlessness" actually getting his start in the "temple" or "House of God" perhaps in the first century. (1 Peter 4:17) And later, the "man of lawlessness" [clergy of Christendom] leads the congregation of Christians into apostasy. According to the Society, this great apostasy occurred in the 4th century during Constantine's day. (See God's Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached pg. 381-383 par.40-42.) The following comment explains their view of how the "man of lawlessness" got his start in the `temple' of The God.

"The `temple of The God' in which the `man of lawlessness' sits down, `showing himself to be a god,' is what professes to be the Church of God. To the true Christians of the first century the apostle Paul wrote: `Do you not know that you people are God's temple, and that the spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you people are.' (1 Corinthians 3:16,17; also 2 Corinthians 6:16) It was from this spiritual `temple' class that the founders of the `apostasy' first broke away. They refuse to recognize the original true `temple' class, and the apostate congregation that these apostates establish they call `the temple of God.' It is in this apostate `temple' that they sit down and maintain their seat as a `clergy' distinct from those whom they call `the laity.' " (See God's Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached pg. 384 par. 43.)

Therefore, they teach that the "man of lawlessness" does not preside over the `temple' of The God as the scriptures plainly say, but rather he presides over an `apostate temple of The God, namely Christendom.' Now, what do you think about that?

However, let us notice just how the Watchtower Society teaches this point. They begin with three surmises. First of all, they say that:



1) the "man of lawlessness" "broke away" from the original "spiritual temple."

2) Secondly, they say that the "man of lawlessness" "refused to recognize the original true temple class."

3) And finally, they said that the "man of lawlessness" "established his own apostate temple" and began presiding in it. And this all happened during the 4th century.


Therefore, the Watchtower Society states that before the "man of lawlessness" could begin his escapades of rebellion, he would first have to `break away,' yes, establish his own temple, so that he could preside over it. However, the Bible does not say that he must first `break away.' No, in fact, in the verses you have just read, there is no statement about the "man of lawlessness" abandoning the true church or temple so that he could build one over which he could preside as "god."

Therefore, we raise the question: which temple is led into "apostasy?" The true temple or the false temple — which? The answer is simple: No "false" or "apostate" temple could be led into Apostasy. It is, from inception, false or worthless. The only "temple" that could be led into apostasy is the true temple, one that is already on the proper course, then suddenly is misdirected. Now, doesn't that make more sense? Think about it.

And to make the matter completely clear, that is precisely what happened to the Christian congregation during the years after the apostles died. For the next three hundred years, the church deteriorated to the point that it became completely contaminated with pagan practices and teachings such as Trinity, hellfire, and pagan celebrations. They were completely destroyed from within by their leading bishops and teachers! There would therefore be no need for the so-called "man of lawlessness," who supposedly arose in the 4th century, to go anywhere to "establish" a counterfeit "temple."

No, he would not need to do this since he had already taken control of the "temple" that he presently presided in. History clearly proves this.

However, the Bible itself actually takes the mystery out of which "temple" is being talked about. In fact, if there is any question as to whose temple is being led into idolatry, notice the expression:

"The Temple of [THE] GOD."

Now, who would we consider to be "The God." Well, the footnote in the 1984 New World Translation Large-Print Reference Bible says "The True God." Which can only be Jehovah God, the Sovereign of the Universe. (The 2013 "Silver Sword" edition of the New World Translation has mysteriously removed this information from the bible.) Therefore the bible itself reveals the "man of lawlessness" has "set himself up" as a "god" in among Christians, God's Name People. Think about it.

Thus, this composite "man," made up of individual Christians have proven false to their profession as Christians and have successfully misled the Christian congregation into creature worship of itself as this "god" in Jehovah's "temple." Yes, the true Temple, the Temple of The God, today, must represent the Jehovah's Witnesses as an organization. (Titus 1:16) Therefore, with these facts in mind, this wicked, nefarious, unscrupulous "god" called the "man of lawlessness," inescapably represents, then, the ruling structure and policy-forming body within the Jehovah's Witnesses Organization known as the Governing Body!


There is also the question of time. The Watchtower Society asserts that the "man of Lawlessness" makes his debut during the 4th century. That would, of course, make the Catholic Bishops, under the direction of Constantine, the real villains. These are the very ones who perpetrated the trinity doctrine upon the Christian congregation, are they not? Therefore, if the "man of lawlessness" is really the clergy of Christendom, then that means that he was "revealed" during the 4th century. However, ask yourself this question:

If the "man of lawlessness" was "revealed" during the 4th century, to whom was he "revealed?" Yes, who would be there, present in the 4th century to recognize him for what he was, the wicked leader of the "temple?"

Also, there is the matter of timing as to the "revealing" of the "man of lawlessness." Yes, again the account says that his `revealing' or exposure is in close association with the Lord's second "parousia." In fact, the Bible pointedly says that this villain is "revealed" just before the Lord's "parousia," or second "coming!" Therefore, he is caught in the act of presiding over Jehovah's Temple as "god" and destroyed by the "Lord." And we remember, these events are closely associated with the "time of the end." Now we ask the question: Did all of this take place in the 4th century? Think about it. — See the 1974 Watchtower pg. 253 par. 7

***End Of Part 1***

[Brother Don Burney]

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Part 2 Continued

THE "MAN OF LAWLESSNESS" AMONG JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES!
(2nd Thessalonians 2:3-12)

See source of written material from Watchtower Society publication entitled: "God's Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached" [released1973] pages 381-384 paragraphs 40-43

See link to Chatroom #555 which covers this very topic ... here: https://copilot.microsoft.com/conversat ... vLwM6JoSBR

QUESTIONS TO ASK OURSELVES IN REVIEW

1) Admittedly, the Bible account itself does not say that the "man of lawlessness" starts off in one temple, somehow destroys it, then sets up another temple. The Watchtower Society has added that part for us. Therefore, why does the Bible itself not explain the departure of "man of lawlessness" from the true temple to the false temple, if this is what happened?

2) When we think about it, who really is represented by the expression "temple" anyway? Christendom??? Hardly! Since 1 Corinthians 3:16,17 plainly shows that the "temple" was the Christian congregation in Paul's day, then how can we say that this "temple" is not the same today? And further, if the "temple" represented Christendom, that would mean that Christendom really holds or houses the "temple" class, wouldn't it? However, as we all know, that simply could not be the case. And finally, the account specifically says that the "man of lawlessness" is found by Jesus to be operating in this "temple" of "The God." Now, who is this particular God?

3) Doesn't the identification of this particular "God" help pinpoint which "temple" is being misled? Doesn't it?

4) Further, since the "man of lawlessness" has been presiding over the "temple" of "The God," Jehovah, since the fourth century, why has it taken Jesus so many years, 17 centuries to be exact, to take action against him?

Remember, the Bible account says that it is before the return of the Lord, or his parousia that the "man of lawlessness" gets "revealed." In Paul's day, some Christians were misleading others by saying that the resurrection had already occurred. Paul cleared this misunderstanding up by demonstrating to the brothers that the resurrection would not occur until the rebellion or apostasy and the revealing of the man of Lawlessness happened first. These events are contemporary. Now, again, if the great apostasy and the "revealing of the man of lawlessness occurred in the 4th century, why would Paul use this situation as a "sign" to identify the time when Christians would receive their reward of a spiritual resurrection. No, that event would be some 17 centuries in the future, according to the Watchtower Society. Surely, no one in the Christian congregation would even be alive to see this great apostasy, in order to use it as a sign that the spiritual resurrection would now take place.

Therefore, the man of lawlessness gets revealed just before the Lord's Parousia. According to Paul's words, this is the same time that the spiritual resurrection is to occur. Therefore, the events need not be separated from one another; the "apostasy", the revealing of the Man of Lawlessness, his destruction, and the spiritual resurrection of heaven bound Christians, all these events in association with the Lord's Parousia or second "coming."

End of Part 2.

[Brother Don Burney]

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Part 3. Continued ...

THE "MAN OF LAWLESSNESS" AMONG JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES!
(2nd Thessalonians 2:3-12)

The following information is an excerpt taken from the publication called:

"The Report" Book Volume I pages 168-182, published and released in October 1994.

[See full-color blog with graphics at: http://livingwatersforum.com/sends/senderror.htm]

THE "OPERATION OF ERROR" -- WHAT IS IT???

However, if the above information is not enough to convince an individual, let's consider another fact. In verses 11 and 12 of 2 Thessalonians 2nd chapter from the New World Translation, we read:

"So that is why God lets [NWT "lets ... it go"] an operation of error go to them, that they may get to believing the lie, in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness." -- 2 Thessalonians 2:11, 12 New World Translation

There can be no question, but that these particular verses have, over the years, proven to be quite problematic for the Watchtower Society, to say the least. Therefore, you will find upon examination, there is very little written about them as a form of explanation as to how this all happens, actually. So then, let's examine this situation for ourselves.

First, you may have noticed that we put in brackets the word "lets." That is because this word "lets" is a special rendering by the Watchtower Society. How do we know? Well, if you check the Watchtower Society's own New World Kingdom Interlinear Translation for yourselves, as Paul recommends all "Christians" do (Acts 17:11), you will find the English transliteration of the actual Greek word here (Greek: Pem'po) is to be translated literally as ... "is sending." Now mind you, this is according to the Watchtower Society's own publication, in this case.

Further, more investigation reveals apparently all other modern translations of the Greek also renders this verse consistently the same, namely: God "sends" this "operation of delusion" or "error." We have not as of yet, found any modern translation of the Bible that renders the verse as if God `lets it go to them.' However, let's notice an even more shocking, direct statement by the Watchtower Society on this very verse. They say pointedly:

"GOD DOES NOT DIRECTLY SEND this `operation of error,' but lets it go to the deceived ones in order to prove that it is what they really want. (Compare Hebrews 4:12) In this way all honest-hearted persons can see that God is just in his judgment." (See 1975 Watchtower pg. 271 par. 4)

Did you notice their comment that "God does not directly send this operation of error" ... did you notice this???

No, but the Watchtower Society explains Almighty God ... "lets it go" to the wrongdoers. But how can they (Governing Body/Watchtower Society) teach this to seven (7) million Jehovah's Witnesses, right within the publications, not to mention millions of interested persons who avidly read the literature around the world ... how can they do this???

Now at this point, ask yourself: Isn't that statement made above by the Watchtower Society, in itself, a direct contradiction to the actual inspired text? Yes, isn't this a direct contradiction of what the Scriptures actually say???

And to further demonstrate their gross disrespect for God's Word, ohhhhhhhh yes, they have adjusted `their' own particular translation of the bible, namely the New World Translation, to reflect this twisted thinking by saying ... God "lets ... it go," instead of what should properly be there, namely the expression God actually "sends" the "operation of error," or "strong delusions," just as many, many modern translations clearly say. In fact to date, we cannot find a single modern translation, that renders this particular Greek word (Pem'po) this way. Shocking indeed!!!

Nevertheless to get the proper understanding of the matter and really see why ... why this was done by Watchtower teachers, let's insert the proper word and reread the verses in question. [Please reread.] Now, what did you find? Why, you found that Jehovah himself "sends" the operation of error as an immediate recompense because they "did not accept the love of the Truth." (verse 10) No, Jehovah did not "let...it go" to them, as would be the case of the way the WTBTS teaches the Emperor Constantine's fusion of religion and state occurred in the 4th century — yes, across hundreds and hundreds of years, centuries of time. No, but Jehovah actually "SENDS" the "operation of error" or "strong delusions," just as the verse says, to ALL THOSE WHO DO NOT LOVE TRUTH," isn't that so?

(For an indepth discussion of Godly Truth as a holy possession for His People, please see the article: You Will Know The Truth ... And The Truth Will Set You Free".)

Actually, changing the wording from literally "sends" [Greek: Pem'po] to "lets go" really changes the focus from a specific time period to an indefinite one. Yes, if one uses the word or expression "sends" here, in this verse specifically, then we are forced to address the question when, yes when did Jehovah actually "send" the operation of error? Yes when, specifically???

And of course, if you ever have opportunity to ask the Watchtower Society or its leading Bethel Elders that particular question posed above, you will find when you pose the question, they (elders) are at a TOTAL LOSS as to what to say to you. No, you will quickly find, they really can't give you a definite answer of any kind, to such a poignant question. In fact, you may find they are curiously baffled, perhaps visibly shaken even, isn't that true???

Think about it!

(For an indepth discussion of the Greek word "Pem'po" taken from the New World Kingdom Interlinear Translation, please see the article entitled: Watchtower Society Contradicts The Bible -- When & Why???)

WHAT IF JEHOVAH ACTUALLY "SENDS" THE "OPERATION OF ERROR"???

Now, if Jehovah "sends" (or "let's go") the "operation of error" to Christendom as the Society teaches, then He must have `let it go' it during the 4th century when the "man of lawlessness" revealed himself. Right??? Therefore, teachings such as Trinity, Hellfire, Immortality of Soul, etc. would constitute this particular "operation of error," wouldn't you think?

If that were the case, then we would also expect the latter portion of the scriptures to be true also, namely:

"...that they may get to believing the lie in order that they ALL may be judged..."

Yes, they (Christendom) will get to `believing the lie' and `get judged' — all of them! Now, if the "operation of error" has been "sent" to Christendom some 17 centuries previous, the members of Christendom are beyond hope. Yes, the Society's explanation of matters would mean that "all" of Christendom's parishioners, the fake `temple' has been "judged." They are beyond hope because Jehovah has already `sent' an "operation of error" to them. They cannot be helped because they are hopeless — they have been "judged" by the Almighty himself!

But ask yourself, why are you personally going out in field service? And to whom are you preaching to? Isn't it to those who are in the churches of Christendom? And from where did the 7 million membership of the Jehovah's Witnesses come from? Is it not true that Jehovah's Witnesses themselves are actually made up almost exclusively of ex-Christendom membership. Surely, the "operation of error" had not affected these individuals from the churches of Christendom. Yes, even down to this day, Jehovah's Witnesses are still witnessing to Christendom, the `fake temple,' the ones the Society claim have received the "operation of error," the ones that have "all" been "judged." And yet, amazingly, some of these same `judged' people have become Jehovah's Witnesses. Yes, if they have all been "judged," then how do you explain this situation? Actually, the way the Watchtower Society teaches this particular doctrine is really a paradox of sorts. Let's notice the following.

PONDER THIS: When we think about it, we cannot separate the time when God "sends the operation of error" and when the people "all get judged," can we? The scripture specifically says this happens at the same time. Right??? Yes, the perpetual belief in the "lie," is the consequence of receiving the "operation of error," thus showing that the individuals in question have "all" been "judged." Right??? Now, if someone should say that the "operation of error" is destined to go to Christendom, in the near future, by the hand of God — then we are left to understand that such teachings as the Trinity, Immortality of the Soul, Hellfire, etc does not constitute an "operation of error" from God. Yes, the "operation of error" that was supposed to go them during the 4th century when the "man of lawlessness" "revealed" himself, has been delayed.

And if we say that the "operation of error" was indeed "sent" or `let go,' if you prefer, in the 4th century, then the churches of Christendom and it's clergy must have `all been judged' then. Yes, judged in the 4th century. In that case, there could be no room for repentance. They are past that point because Jehovah has judged them; no, He has `let go' or `sent' the "operation of error." If this is the case, then, we are forced to,

ASK YOURSELF: How have Jehovah's Witnesses been successful in turning millions upon millions previously "judged" people ... that's people that have been "Judged" by Jehovah God Himself, away from the trinity doctrine, hellfire doctrine, the earth burning up doctrine and countless other ridiculous false teachings of the churches of Christendom? Yes ask yourself, how have Jehovah's Witnesses been successful in doing this???

There can be no question, ohhhhhhh yes, this small passage of scripture concerning the "man of lawlessness," does not apply to Christendom at all, does it? No, not at all!

At least, not when we really, really think about it.

"...THEY GET TO BELIEVING THE LIE"

HERE IS ANOTHER POINT TO CONSIDER: Isn't it true, the Watchtower Society never says exactly what this "lie" really is. Yes, what is this "lie" that Christendom gets to believing as punishment or recompense for NOT believing the truth, in the first place? Yes, how has "ALL" (and that's "ALL" as the verse says) of Christendom received of this particular punishment or `judgment?'

Christendom has, since its inception, been lying. They willingly embrace lies of all kinds, such as hellfire, trinity, immortality of the soul, and the list goes on and on. Does this mean that "ALL" of Christendom have proven themselves to be unrecoverable from such teachings? Obviously not! Many, many Jehovah's Witnesses once believed such false doctrines as "hellfire," trinity and "immortality of the soul" before one of Jehovah's Witnesses called at their door. Surely these ones had not suffered the "operation of error" where one gets to "believing the lie," permanently! Remember the scripture says that they "ALL get judged." And "all" means ALL inclusively, with no one inadvertently, being left out.

Think about it.

Well, what does this scripture mean? This verse makes sense only when we think of it as having application to those who really did have Jehovah's blessing; someone who really had "truth," yet nevertheless, turned `their ears away from the truth.' (2 Timothy 4:3, 4) These ones preferred the "lie" over the Truth. They willing took pleasure in what was unrighteous. These individuals Jehovah would be obligated to punish. He would "send" the "operation of error" because they did not "stand fast in the truth," in imitation of Satan. (John 8:44) No, they did not "rejoice in truth." (1 Corinthian 13:6) This description could fit only one people and they are Jehovah's Witnesses, as an organization! They are the only organization that can truly "receive" an "operation of error."

Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses, the ones who take pleasure in such false teachings as the fall of Jerusalem in 607 BCE, and the false dogma of the date of 1914, and the so-called "invisible Presence" of Christ since that year. Yes, they delight in such teachings. However, let us not misunderstand. This attitude towards falsehood simply precipitates the final action of Jehovah to "send" the operation of error. No that "operation of error" has not been "sent" yet. Therefore, we can expect, that at some specific point, after the Jehovah's Witnesses have gone off into "apostasy" in following the "King of the North," Jehovah will indeed "send" the "operation of error." And what will they believe then???

They will believe the "lie." "What lie," you say? Surely not 1914 and the invisible parousia, since they believe that already! No, the "lie" they will begin to believe will be the same lies that they have condemned the churches for teaching for so many years, namely: the Trinity, Hellfire, image veneration, and icon worship. They will further become involved in politics in a most obvious way, and give open support to the governments during the time of "test."

Paul foresaw our times by saying:

"However, the inspired utterance says definitely that in later periods of time some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired utterances and teachings of demons, by the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, marked in their conscience as with a branding iron; forbidding to marry, commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be partaken of with thanksgiving by those who have faith and accurately know the truth." — 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Yes, Paul said that in "later periods of time," as in the "last days" of this system of things, the "time of the end" — some will "fall away from the faith." Now, to whom only can this apply? Yes, it has to apply to Jehovah's Witnesses, since they are the only ones who can truly be said to "be in the faith." Right??? And since this is to happen in "later periods of time" — it is meant for our day and time, yes, the "time of the end," not the 4th century as the Society claims. But let's look at another scripture on this same subject:

"For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teachings, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories [myths]." — 2 Timothy 4:3, 4

Yes, again these individuals have "turned their ears away from the truth." Yes, these individuals must have had access to the truth, and subsequently `turned away from it.' Again, it is more reasonable to believe that this would apply to those within the Christian congregation in the last days. No, they did not "accept the love of the Truth;" no, they did not "believe the truth" when it was presented to them by the "Two Witnesses." Think about it. — 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Jesus put it this way:

"Therefore take away the talent from him and give it to him that has the ten talents. For to everyone that has, more will be given and he will have abundance; but as for him that does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. And throw the good-for-nothing slave out into the darkness outside. There is where [his] weeping and gnashing of teeth will be." — Matthew 25:28-30

Yes, outside into "darkness," where he will believe all sorts of "myths" or "false stories." Think about it.

No, the "man of Lawlessness" is not, therefore, the wicked clergy of Christendom. And neither is the "temple," the one presided over by the "man of Lawlessness," Christendom. No, but the "temple," itself could only be the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses who are presently unwittingly giving worship to the "man of lawlessness," the Watchtower Society with it's Governing Body, the rival "god" within Jehovah's own temple! We really, really need to think about this. — Exodus 20:3; 34:14

ARE WE REALLY WORSHIPPING THE ORGANIZATION?

But someone will still raise the question: "Even though the Society has done all these aforementioned things — things that I didn't even know about, can it really be said that we are guilty of `worshipping' the Watchtower Society as a "god?" Are we `sharing' our worship of Jehovah with the Watchtower Society? (Isaiah 42:8) Well, when it comes to "worshipping" an organization as a "god," let's allow the Watchtower magazine itself to clear the matter up for us. Fair enough??? Notice this revealing statement on this very subject from that magazine. It reads:

"Where there is a throne there must of necessity be a kingdom with its subjects ruled over by the occupant of the throne. And, though it may not always be so, there is no doubt in this instance that worship is involved, which means the rendering of reverential homage and respect and adoration. Do not think of this as limited to one who attends a place of worship or goes through some form of religious service or exercise. If one renders obedient service to someone or some ORGANIZATION, whether willingly or under compulsion, looking up to such as possessing a position of superior rulership and great authority, then that one can scripturally be said to be a WORSHIPER." (See Watchtower 9/1/61 pg. 525, 15.)

In addition, notice the question for this particular paragraph of the study article [15B]: "How can worship be scripturally defined?" We of the Intimate Group could not have said it any clearer. Yes, `WORSHIP' in the strictest scriptural sense, is THE WORD that we want to use in addressing this most difficult and alarming situation facing God's people today!

THE "CHANNEL OF COMMUNICATION" OR ILLEGAL "SLAVE" — WHICH?

The Watchtower Society and its Governing Body claim to be the "channel of communication" between Jehovah God and his people. They claim to be the mouthpiece of the "Faithful Slave" class of anointed upon the earth. (Matthew 24:45) However, THE "REPORT," message itself, written by God's servants, "the prophets", proves that their claims are completely false! (Ezekiel 21:6, 7; Acts 3:24; Romans 16:25, 26; Revelation 10:7) Simply put, these men who presently hold positions as Governing Body Members, have accomplished virtually nothing in a spiritual way in edifying or educating the household of God in their over 30-year (since December 1975) tenure in office.

And their predecessors, namely Charles T. Russell, J.F. Rutherford and Nathan Knorr have either revived or maintained the basic, elementary thread of Truth, the framework or ABC's of Bible Truth that have been known for centuries. These would include exposing the error of the Trinity and hellfire doctrines, as well as being iconoclastic or against images such as the "Cross." The Albigensians of the 12th Century, as well as several other Bible study groups of years gone by, did in fact, teach similar doctrines as Historian Will Durant points out in his research publication The Story of Civilization volume 4. — Please see chapter 1 of The "Report" Volume I under article entitled: "God's Name People and the Framework of Truth."

Quite a few of these basic, elementary teachings have been known by small Christian groups for centuries! Therefore, what is it that the Watchtower Society teaches that is so outstanding? What can we point to as being real proof of their claim that they are the "Faithful and Discreet Slave" or it's mouthpiece? (Matthew 24:45) The 1914 dogma??? After reading chapter 2 of The "Report" Volume I we could not say that, could we? Really, if we are honest with ourselves, we would have to admit this important point: the Watchtower Society has not come into possession of the promised "sealed" information as we would expect of the "Faithful and Discreet Slave" during the "time of the end." Isn't that true??? — Daniel 12:4,9

2 Peter 3:17 states:

"You, therefore, beloved ones, having this advance knowledge, be on your guard that you may not be led away with them by the error of the law-defying people [or "illegal ones" footnote large print New World Translation Reference Bible] and fall from your own steadfastness."

Yes, the Watchtower Society and it's leaders have "illegally" directed the people's attention to themselves as the "Faithful Slave" and it's mouthpiece. And what's worse, they have presumptuously assumed an even higher role in more recent years. How have they done this? By causing the people to look to themselves and their organization as the real source of salvation and not to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. And no one dares question their authority! We, as Jehovah's Witnesses, all know this to be true. (2 Peter 3:17 footnote Ref. NW Trans.) Yes, they have taken a position that rivals even Jehovah God in his own temple, just as the scriptures said would be done before the Lord's parousia. (2 Thessalonians 2:2-8)

We, today, need to keep in mind that regardless of what position of authority an individual may have in his service to Jehovah, real or imagined, still it in no way warrants or justifies assuming a position that rivals God Almighty! In no way should they (Watchtower Society or anybody else) solicit adulation or worship from the individuals served. Jesus Christ set a perfect example in this respect. (John 5:19, 30; 8:29) No one is exempt from punishment for disobedient acts that exalt the creature to suggested parity or equal status with Jehovah God. Yes, the example of Moses, a prophet whom Jehovah communicated with "mouth-to-mouth," and the water-in-the-rock incident clearly proves this point. — Numbers 12:8; 20:10

Then too, let's give attention to the example of the apostle John when he received the Revelation from the angel of God. On two separate occasions, John unwittingly attempted to bow down and "worship" the channel of communication — the angel! And notice too the seriousness of the angel when he warned him not to do such a thing, thus averting near disaster, twice. (Revelation 19:10; 22:8, 9) Note too John's own humble acknowledgement of this wrong act, since he described his mistake as an attempt to "worship!" Similarly, can we as Jehovah's Witnesses also, in all humility, admit that we, too, could possibly be guilty of the same thing??? It is something to think about, isn't it?

Yes, after an examination of the facts, we would have to say that God's people today, HAVE been undutiful in "worshipping" the presumed modern day channel of communication, the Watchtower Society, particularly with its Governing Body.

A VITAL POINT TO REMEMBER: Paul himself under inspiration provided an excellent rule of conduct that should be followed at all times. At Galatians 1:8-10 he said:

"However, if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond what we declared to you as good news, Let him be ACCURSED."

Yes, Paul said that even if "we" (apostles with himself included) or an "angel out of heaven" declared "something beyond" what was earlier declared as good news, information that had been established as Bible-based and truly rooted in the Sacred Scriptures, let him be "accursed!" Yes, "let him be accursed" because he has deviated, he has "FALLEN AWAY!" (Hebrews 6:4-8) Clearly, Galatians 1:8-10 covers all of God's creation, whether in heaven or on earth. Nobody is exempt. However, we have noticed that the Watchtower Society has gone against their own counsel stated in previous articles of their own magazines. They have gone against what they themselves have `declared' to us as `good news' on the matter of dedication. They have completely contradicted themselves on their dedication questions, haven't they?

And so, again, we ask the question: To whom are you most Loyal? To Jehovah, or to some man or some man-made organization?

(To get more information on the above topic, please see the article: Are Your Most Loyal To God Or An Organization -- Which???)

Remember, only you ... you personally can truly answer such a question. Yes, you prove that you are truly "loyal" to Jehovah only when you are completely obedient to His commands.

Think about it!

Written By: Donald C. Burney

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