What Really Happened (Back Then) With The False Teaching Of 1975?

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"Gentile Times" -- How Long A Period Of Time Is It? (Luke 21:24 New World Translation)

Millennialist teachings, International Bible Students & Jehovah's Witnesses

The dominant and central theme of Charles Taze Russell's (the first President of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society) teachings concerned the timing, nature and purpose of Christ's second coming. His beliefs on the timing of Christ's Advent and God's overarching plan for humans had gained their first exposure in Three Worlds and the Harvest of This World, a book he paid Millerite Adventist Nelson H. Barbour to write in 1877. Russell and Barbour parted company in 1879 and from 1886 Russell began writing his own books that further developed his Millennialist beliefs.

C. T. Russell's doctrines on the Millennium followed a tradition of interpretation of Scripture that had begun in the 1st century, when Jewish rabbis sought to identify the due time for the appearance of the Messiah by interpreting the prophecy of the 70 weeks of years of Daniel 9:24–27. Their approach to prophetic interpretation was based on the Day-year principle, drawn from Ezekiel 4 and Numbers 14, in which one day in prophecy represents one year in fulfillment. Such teachings were revived and popularized in the early 19th century by American Adventist preacher William Miller.

C. T. Russell also incorporated Miller's teaching of types and antitypes, in which an actual historical situation (the type) prefigures a corresponding situation (the antitype), as well as a modified version of John Nelson Darby's teachings on dispensationalism. Russell modified Darby's teachings to create his own doctrine of parallel dispensations, in which the timing of certain events in the Jewish age are a prophetic indication of corresponding events at the close of the Gospel age. He believed the internal harmony of his "plan of the ages" proved its validity beyond reasonable doubt, noting that a change of just one year would destroy the parallelisms, and found further confirmation in internal measurements of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which he viewed as a divinely built supporting witness to the Bible.

The main points of his doctrines on Bible chronology were:

Seventy weeks of years: Russell believed the Adventist interpretation of the prophecy of the 70 weeks "until Messiah the Prince" at Daniel 9:24–27 could be used to demonstrate the validity of the day-for-a-year rule. He took 454 BCE as the date of Artaxerxes' decree to rebuild Jerusalem, and by converting 69 weeks of seven days (483 days) to 483 years arrived at 29 CE as the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Christ's crucifixion took place at the midpoint of the 70th week; the covenant with the Jewish nation remained in force another "week" (seven years) from the beginning of his ministry and its end was signified by the conversion of Cornelius in 36, when the Gospel was taken to the Gentiles.

Times of the Gentiles: Using the day-for-a-year rule, Russell adopted and adjusted the teachings of Miller and Englishman John Aquila Brown, who both taught that the chastisement of the Israelites "seven times" for their sins (at Leviticus 26) indicated a period of 2520 years—seven prophetic years of 360 days each. In Russell's chronology system the period began with the deposing of Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, an event that marked the end of the typical Kingdom of God and beginning of the consequent lease of earthly dominion to Gentile governments, as foretold in Ezekiel 21:25–27. Russell calculated that Zedekiah's removal occurred in 606 BCE, and therefore claimed the "times of the Gentiles" ran from that date until 1914, when the kingdom would be re-established on earth under Jewish leadership. The end of the Gentile times would be marked by a return of the Jews to Palestine. Russell believed the period was also one of degradation for mankind in general, which he believed was prefigured by the account in Daniel 4 of Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a great tree being cut down and restrained from growth for seven years

(Above information taken from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developme ... s_doctrine )

Let's examine the following quote written by the Watchtower Society concerning the "Gentile Times" as explained by Jesus:

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The “Seven Times”—From When to When?

While giving his sign, Jesus spoke of the “seven times,” calling them “the appointed times of the nations.” He said: “Jerusalem will [continue to] be trampled on by the nations, until the appointed times of the nations are fulfilled.” (Luke 21:24) A footnote in the Oxford NIV Scofield Study Bible (1984) tells us that “the ‘times of the Gentiles’ [King James Version rendering of “appointed times of the nations”] began with the captivity of Judah under Nebuchadnezzar. . . . Since that time Jerusalem has been, as Christ said, ‘trampled on by the Gentiles.’”

End of quote.

Did you happen to notice the inserted words of the Watchtower Society above in the bible citation of Luke 21:24?

Did you notice the Watchtower Society brazenly actually adding words to the very words of Jesus? Yes, did Jesus actually say: ". . . Jerusalem will CONTINUE TO . . . CONTINUE TO . . . be trampled on by the nations..." ???

Did he???

Or, did the Watchtower Society conveniently add those words in the verse for us, which? (See Proverbs 30:5-6; Revelation 22:18-19.)

The above is absolute proof the nefarious, villainous Watchtower Society should properly be viewed as the "Man of Lawlessness" of 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12. They are actually adding to the word of God. right before your very eyes!

Think about it.

Therefore, the "Gentile Times" or "appointed times of the nations" did not start before . . . before Jesus uttered this most important prophecy; it did not start with the toppling of Jerusalem's kingdom under King Zedekiah, hundreds of years before Jesus' ministry. No, but it was a future event that Jesus was referring to. A future event.

Let's examine two verses to prove this point.

Revelation 11:2 and Revelation 13:5-7.

Revelation 11:2
"But as for the courtyard that is outside the temple [sanctuary], cast it clear out and do not measure it, because it has been given to the nations, and they will trample the holy city underfoot for forty-two months." (NWT)

Also,

Revelation 13:5-7
"And a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies was given it, and authority to act forty-two months was given it. And it opened its mouth and blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name and his residence, even those residing in heaven. And there was granted it to wage war with the holy ones and conquer them, and authority was given it over every tribe and people and tongue and nation." (NWT)

We can see in the above verses, the "Gentile Times" or "appointed times of the nations" that Jesus referred to in Luke 21:24 was pointing to a future event spoken of in the book of Revelation. Jesus was referring to a future time when God's Name People, Mystery "Israel" of our modern-day times, Jehovah's Witnesses in their entirety, would be severely disciplined for acts of wickedness practiced by themselves, fulfilling foretold bible prophecy. (Isaiah 30:26; Jeremiah 23:20; Micah 4:6-7) This specific period of severe discipline would run 42 months or 1,260 days. According to prophecy, only "one-third" of the entire body of Jehovah's Witnesses will survive this ordeal, repent and be saved and given life into God's kingdom. The remaining "two-thirds" who continue to follow the wicked Watchtower Society will be completely destroyed by God at "Armageddon." (See Zechariah 13:8-9; Revelation 16:14-16.)

Posted by: Gap (Eze. 22:30)

Written by: Donald C. Burney

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Jehovah's Witnesses Simply Don't Care That The Watchtower Society Lies To Them -- What A Disgrace!

Here is the video that discusses this topic, released on YouTube by Life After Religion-Cult Recovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiR-ADTviJA&t=803s

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Jehovah's Witnesses: The Watchtower Society & Governing Body Will Think For You!

(Proverbs 1:4)

This video was released 20 hours ago by Robin Jackson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSTfiLFLQe4&t=192s

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Jehovah's Witnesses: Are You Ready To Be In Jehovah's Holy Priesthood?

(Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:10; Revelation 5:9, 10)

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[Esoteric]

NEW JERUSALEM SETS A LOFTY STANDARD FOR GOD'S NAME PEOPLE!

(Article taken from LivingWatersForum.com )

Jehovah's Witnesses: Are You Ready To Be In Jehovah's Holy Priesthood?

(Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:10; Revelation 5:9, 10)

WELCOME to all new YORWW Academy Student-Cadets to the “Living Waters Forum” discussion board for our Special “90-Day Bible Study Course” sponsored by the YORWW Congregation.

This Special “90-Day Bible Course” is to help all interested ones learn of the high requirements for entrance into “NEW JERUSALEM” on earth. Yes, even though we are at the beginning stages of this magnificent situation, we are saying the YORWW Congregation is in fact today, the establishment of the long foretold City of "New Jerusalem" and God's Kingdom Government on earth today! -- Matthew 6:10

In short, the YORWW Bible Institute & Religious Studies Group, better known as the YORWW Congregation, is actually a PRIESTHOOD designed and structured specifically to overcome the previously inflicted damage done by the evil, vile, insidious and nefarious Watchtower Society & Governing Body, in their unholy efforts to implement their so-called "priestly training" upon helpless, witless, and unsuspecting victims found at their local kingdom halls, conventions and assembly halls of Jehovah's Witnesses world wide. To overcome such previously ingrained training of many, many years, decades even, a very serious VETTING PROCESS must be implemented . . . as foretold in Bible Prophecy. -- See Luke 13:24-30; Ezekiel chapters 40-48; Zechariah 3:1-7; Malachi 3:1-6.

(For more information on God's earthly kingdom government see article entitled: “NEW JERUSALEM” FIRST DISCIPLINED, THEN PRAISED!)

Of course, this automatically means the requirements and qualifications for entry into this earthly kingdom government then are understandably very high. And because these lofty requirements are so high, just as high as the city of “New Jerusalem” and its dimensions are described in Revelation chapter 21, regrettably we realize that many Jehovah's witnesses simply will NOT qualify to enter. No, they will not.

Let's take note of how this situation is described for us in prophecy:

(Revelation 21:15-21) 15 Now the one who was speaking with me was holding as a measure a golden reed, that he might measure the city and its gates and its wall. 16 And the city lies foursquare, and its length is as great as its breadth. And he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs; its length and breadth and height are equal. 17 Also, he measured its wall, one hundred and forty-four cubits, according to a man's measure, at the same time an angel's. 18 Now the structure of its wall was jasper, and the city was pure gold like clear glass. 19 The foundations of the city's wall were adorned with every sort of precious stone: the first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chal·ced´o·ny, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth sar´do·nyx, the sixth sardius, the seventh chrys´o·lite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrys´o·prase, the eleventh hyacinth, the twelfth amethyst. 21 Also, the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was made of one pearl. And the broad way of the city was pure gold, as transparent glass.

Please take note of the following comments about “New Jerusalem” below taken from the Revelation Climax Book published by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, chapter 43 entitled “The Resplendent City,” pages 306-307. It states:

"...What a remarkable city this is! A perfect cube 12,000 furlongs (about 1,380 miles) [2,220 km]) in perimeter, surrounded by a wall 144 cubits, or 210 feet [64 m], in height. No literal city could ever have such measurements. It would cover a territory about 14 times as large as modern Israel, and it would tower almost 350 miles [560 km] into outer space!"

As mentioned above, the height of enormous "New Jerusalem" stands some 350 miles high, wow! But, what does this mean for us today? Actually this shows us the requirements for entry into Jehovah God’s Kingdom on earth today, is quite high or lofty. God’s original purpose of a nation of “King and Priests” will be fulfilled in the establishment of “NEW JERUSALEM” [YORWW Congregation] on earth today, and achieved by using an INCREDIBLY LOFTY STANDARD and making that a requirement for admission into it. (Exodus 19:5, 6; Revelation 5:9, 10) This would make it virtually impossible for an "unclean" person or disobedient, unruly individual to gain entry thru the holy "gates" of New Jerusalem upon earth today. (See Isaiah 35:8; Rev. 22:14, 15) No doubt, this clearly explains why the scriptures have said over and over “many" will try to "get in" but only a few, just a "few" from among God's Name People will be able to do so. -- See Matt. 7:13, 14; Luke 13:23, 24.

We recall, Jesus was very plain in discussing this with his disciples. Jesus knew that many in the last days, would not be willing to put forth the strenuous effort and yes, put forth "earnest effort" to meet the “lofty” requirements for entry into New Jerusalem of our time. -- 2 Peter 1:5

Let's examine the biblical account for ourselves.

(Luke 13:23-24 New World Translation) 23 Now a certain man said to him: “Lord, are those who are being saved few?” He said to them: 24 “Exert [ lit. agonizomai] yourselves vigorously to get in through the narrow door, because MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL SEEK TO GET IN BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE,

Yes, Jesus said: Exert yourself...literally "agonize" [Greek: agonizomai] to get in the narrow door leading to God's Kingdom. Put forth much effort, strenous effort, in other words. Thus, great effort would be needed for one to QUALIFY to enter the YORWW Kingdom Arrangement today...yes, one would need to "agonize" to enter.

Actually, in time you may notice your past conduct, learning skills developed, and Godly qualities acquired at your local kingdom hall over the years in fact, will have an effect upon your rate of progress with us at the YORWW Academy. Remember, as Jesus said: "Pay attention to how you listen." This is good advice! -- Luke 8:18

No doubt, you will find the bible instruction here at LWF to be very different from what you received in your local kingdom hall. Actually you will find the standards and requirements here, are much higher in fact. And because of the high requirements set here at the YORWW Congregation, many Jehovah's witnesses regrettably will simply NOT qualify for such a high calling. No, but we realize Jehovah God has deliberately set VERY HIGH standards for the establishment of "New Jerusalem" upon earth today, to keep all undesirables or individuals of NON-faith out of His Holy City. -- See Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:14, 15.

Indeed we remember, Jesus did say, “exert [Greek: agonizomai] yourselves vigorously,” did he not? With this thought in mind, to enter New Jerusalem, one would have to "exert" oneself or "agonize" to enter God's Kingdom on earth, the YORWW Congregation itself. Of course, we realize that any who are not willing to "agonize" to enter God's Kingdom, as Jesus recommended, will simply not make it. That is an irrefutable fact. -- Luke 13:24

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING YOUR LETTER OF DISASSOCIATION FROM JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

Perhaps some, after visiting with us for a while and learning about the true identity of "Babylon The Great," may wish to write their DA [disassociation letter] letter right away, before completing the entire YORWW Bible Study Course. Of course, if you decide to do so that will have to be considered YOUR PERSONAL DECISION.

However, we wanted you to know, that we would not recommend such a course, since you are so new to this material. Actually, we feel it would be much better for you to have progressed enough in your personal study of the written material here at YORWW Bible Academy, that you can conscientiously and fully accept the information as coming straight from Jehovah God Himself. To assist you toward that goal, we have developed the Special 90-Day Bible Study Course on LivingWatersForum. This special bible study course consists of some 70 especially prepared articles for your consideration.

In fact, some of the articles you have already read on CrossingEuphrates.com, like the ones on identifying Mystery "Babylon The Great," the "Man of Lawlessness" and others, are indeed a part of that special 70 article series prepared for you at LWF Discussion Board. (So you already have a head-start on reading these particular articles.) At LWF, these 70 especially prepared articles are "color-coded" by level of importance. So when you begin your studies on LWF, we recommend you carefully study these 70 color-coded articles presented there, taking the time to look up all scriptural citations with much prayer and meditation, before moving ahead with the writing of your final DA Letter from the Jehovah's Witnesses Organization and Watchtower Society. This way you will have the "full picture" before you make your final decision about YOUR FUTURE, and whether it will include Jehovah's Witnesses and the Watchtower Society or not.

To be sure, all during this Special 90-Day Bible Study Course, as well as in your private reading of the publication we call The "Report" Volume I, you will be made aware of many, many teachings and practices of the congregation of Jehovah's witnesses, and many covert actions on the part of leadership, which will no doubt cause you to become quite disturbed even shocked, as one who sincerely wishes to serve Jehovah in "spirit and truth." (John 4:24) It is to be expected, after learning of these distressing things, you may indeed decide to write a personal letter of Disassociation from the organization of Jehovah's witnesses. That is quite understandable. It is in this spirit, that we wish to provide some helpful guidelines for you in writing an effective and meaningful letter to the wayward organization of Jehovah's witnesses.

First off, in writing your personal DA letter, you could mention many things that you have personally found appalling in your private investigation of these matters, such as (a) the shameless spreading on a world wide basis of the "artfully contrived" false teaching of 1914, (b) the abhorrent child abuse policies that allow wicked predators to flourish within the congregations with impunity, thus NOT "looking after orphans and widows" as God commanded, nor practicing "pure worship" before others (c) the totally unnecessary, brazen change in the dedication questions made in 1985 which in effect places their "doorpost" and "threshold" besides Jehovah's in His Temple, (d) the disgraceful materialistic pursuits of opulence shown by Watchtower Society leadership (Patterson Education Center, Stanley Theatre and secret investments on Wallstreet such as $100 million with JP Morgan in mutual funds), (e) the obvious lack of "christian" love prevalent among membership as commonplace, and many more points like these that you would like to mention. -- 2 Peter 1:16; James 1:27; Ezekiel 43:8; 2 Timothy 2:4; Matthew 24:12

See example of DA Letter here: DISASSOCIATION LETTER FROM JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

However, please remember that no matter what particular points you wish to include in your personal letter of disassociation, that it should definitely mention the following 4 key points:

• The Watchtower Society's secret involvement with the United Nations Organization as a NGO Supporter between the years of 1991 thru 2001 was an act of apostasy against the christian covenant established with God's Name People in the year of 1931.
• You clearly recognize the above actions as blatant betrayal and denial of Christ and the christian covenant itself, on the part of the Governing Body of Jehovah's witnesses, thus revealing them to be the fulfillment of the "Man of Lawlessness" as a body. -- 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 4.
• You clearly recognize the Watchtower Society entity itself as being the fulfillment of Babylon the Great of Bible Prophecy, and that you personally must thus heed God's clear admonition to "come out" of wicked Babylon The Great, in fulfillment of Revelation 18:4.
• You firmly believe because of all such unrepentant wicked acts on the part of the Governing Body and Watchtower Society over so many years, that Jehovah God has indeed ABANDONED the organization that bears His Name permanently, and instead purposes to establish a new congregational arrangement of spiritual refuge for all deserved ones who wish to do His Will apart from unrighteousness, before God's "Great Wrath" comes upon this wicked, apostate nation. -- Deuteronomy 23:14; Isaiah 10:6; Isaiah 30:26; Jeremiah 23:19, 20; Matthew 21:43; Luke 21:23, 24

THREE IMPORTANT QUALITIES NEEDED TO PROGRESS IN THE YORWW BIBLE ACADEMY

It has been observed, for one to gain entry into Earthly “New Jerusalem,” one would have to exhibit three (3) primary qualities...some say the “three H’s” as we at LWF call these special qualities:

• 1) Humility - "lowliness of mind," and "mildness" which makes it easier to learn or be a disciple; God's Word points out one who is opposed to learning would be considered wicked. -- Matthew 18:3; Eph. 4:2; James 1:21; Isaiah 26:10
• 2) Honest-Hearted – shows no "deceit" or "deceitfulness," honest with self, and others; accepts the truth when heard. -- John 1:47; John 4:16, 17; 1 Peter 2:1; John 8:32; Eph. 1:13; 1 Thess. 2:13
• 3) Hungering [or thirsting] for Truth and Righteousness – has strong desire to search for Divine Truth and gives much effort in doing so; views this as very important. -- Matt. 5:6; Matt. 6:33; Matt. 7:7, 8

To be sure, you will need a generous supply of these qualities to make all of the necessary adjustments for genuine progress in your studies and activities at YORWW Bible Academy. These three (3) qualities will yes, facilitate much growth while you are with us, during your 90-day stay at LWF.

Remember, the requirements for entry into New Jerusalem, will prove to be very, very high. In fact, God's prophetic word likens the re-shaping of God's Name People, during these difficult days of "restoration" as being like going thru a serious cleansing, as with "lye" soap. Therefore, much effort will be needed, on a personal basis, for one to qualify finally, to be admitted into God's Earthly Kingdom, as New Jerusalem. -- Malachi 3:2-4

Written by: Donald C. Burney

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Review Questions For The Article: "New Jerusalem Sets A Lofty Standard"

1. What does the YORWW Congregation represent today on earth?

2. Revelation 21:15-21 describes "New Jerusalem" as having what dimensions?

3. We realize that these dimensions do not describe a literal city, so what do they represent?

4. What type of people will not gain entry into this city and why not?

5. What is the meaning of the Greek word "agonizomia" used by Jesus at Luke 13:23, 24 indicating the kind of effort to be exerted by all that would qualify to be admitted into New Jerusalem?

6. As with other schools, the YORWW Bible Academy has a code of conduct that the students must conform to. As a part of our code of conduct, why is it not recommended that you as a member of the academy send any of the material that you are studying to someone who is not a member?

7. Why is it important that each individual follows carefully the instructions given by the staff of the YORWW Academy?

8. Will the time that you spent at the Kingdom Hall have any effect on your progress in the academy? What are some things that you learned at the Kingdom Hall that will benefit you?

9. What advice does the staff at the YORWW Bible Academy give in regard to writing your letter of disassociation from the Watchtower Society & Jehovah's Witnesses?

10. What are the four (4) key points that should be included in your letter of disassociation, along with others that you may choose to include?

11. There are three primary qualities that must be exhibited by all that expect to gain entry into God’s earthly kingdom. We call these the "three H’s". What are they?

12. Because the standard for entry into New Jerusalem is so high, what will God’s people have to experience as described at Malachi 3:2-4?



To get the answers for the review questions CLICK HERE.


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[Apollyon (Rev. 9:11)]

LEVITICUS 16:10...A HEBREW INTERLINEAR TRANSLITERATION

Did you know, one of the most amazing verses in the bible which speaks of "great," and "incomprehensible things" (Jeremiah 33::3 New World Translation) that mankind has NOT known of before, all hidden within the Holy Scriptures themselves for thousands of years, millenniums, can be found below at Leviticus 16:10. Yes, this verse plainly says:

"But the goat over which the lot came up for Azazel should be stood alive before Jehovah TO MAKE ATONEMENT FOR IT, so as to send it away for Azazel into the wilderness." -- Leviticus 16:10 New World Translation

Of course we speak of the "Scapegoat," (which is named such in a number of bibles like the popular King James Version, New International Version, as well as the Septuagint Version of the bible), or as some translations refer to this "goat," yes, as the "living goat" that proves to be the 2nd goat in the scenario of the Day of Atonement procedure. Maybe, you personally remember reading about this, when reading the 16th chapter of Leviticus. If so, you no doubt recall reading about this 2nd "goat," the “live goat” that is surprisingly, "ATONED FOR" before … yes, before it is used by Jehovah God in a special sacrificial sense. Indeed, a careful analysis of this verse, namely Leviticus 16:10, shows us the 2nd goat is actually "ATONED FOR" before it is to be used in a "sacrificial sense" for God.

Leviticus 16:10 -- It’s Rendering In The New World Translation, Under Consideration

Indeed, it’s interesting to note the Jehovah's Witnesses own ... yes, their own New World Translation itself actually says the 2nd goat is "atoned for." Let's notice this.

It states:

"But the goat over which the lot came up for Azazel should be stood alive before Jehovah to MAKE ATONEMENT FOR IT, so as to send it away for Azazel into the wilderness." -- Leviticus 16:10 New World Translation

Now, after reading this verse, do you personally think all Jehovah's Witnesses would say this is an INCORRECT RENDERING of this verse?

No, I don't believe they (8.7 million Jehovah's Witnesses) would agree that their bible is INACCURATE on this ... do you think they would say this about their own bible?

Regardless, I would think at this point Jehovah's Witnesses, some 8.7 million strong would be speechless at such a rendering. And why?

Well, because this rendering blatantly contradicts their own beliefs, namely that Jesus himself pictures the 2nd goat. Are you aware that Jehovah's Witnesses are taught this by the Watchtower Society?

For example, take this comment from the Watchtower Society’s publication, Insight on the Scriptures Volume 1, which explains the following about who is actually pictured by the Scapegoat. It states:

“As the apostle Paul explained, by Jesus’ offering of his own perfect human life as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind, he accomplished far more than had been achieved by ‘the blood of bulls and of goats.’ (Heb. 10:4, 11, 12) He thus served as “the scapegoat,” being the ‘carrier of our sicknesses,’ the one “pierced for our transgression.” (Isa. 53:4, Mt 8:17; 1 Pe 2:24) He ‘carried away’ the sins of all who exercise faith in the value of his sacrifice. He demonstrated the provision of God to take sinfulness into complete oblivion. In these ways the goat “for Azazel” [Az·a’zel] pictures the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. -- See Insight On The Scriptures, Volume 1, page 226 paragraph 3.

So then, Jehovah's Witnesses, all 8.7 million of them, would have great difficulty in explaining why 'their own' bible point-blank says, the 2nd goat is "atoned for," and yet it is still supposed to picture Jesus Christ, who is definitely a sin-less person.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

For more detailed information please see this LINK: www.yorww.com/linearL16.htm

Also, see this article for more indepth information: www.yorww.com/scapegoat.htm

After viewing the blogs cited above, please tell me how you view this particular information.

Thanks.

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[Apollyon (Rev. 9:11)]

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"BUY TRUTH ITSELF AND DO NOT SELL IT . . ."

(Proverbs 23:23 New World Translation)

We often hear Jehovah's Witnesses say to other people and among themselves, "I'm in the truth," or "we are in the truth."

But can we, as Jehovah's Witnesses truly say, we are in the "whole truth, nothing but the truth, so help you God" Truth? [Example: The newly clarified "Overlapping Generation" teaching. See link https://crossingeuphrates.com/phpB3/viewtopic.php?t=384 ]

Can we say this?

Jehovah's Witnesses, is what you currently believe and teach as "The Truth" . . . really the truth, in the face of overwhelming evidence you have examined for yourself, on the net so far? (John 8:32)

If you have doubts, please see the following information found below:

Jehovah's Witnesses: Should You Teach "Overlapping Generation" To The General Public? -- Remember, "Buy Truth Itself And Do Not Sell It . . ." (Proverbs 23:23)

New International Version
Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

New Living Translation
Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.

English Standard Version
Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Berean Standard Bible
Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.

King James Bible
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

New King James Version
Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.

New American Standard Bible
Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

NASB 1995
Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.

NASB 1977
Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Legacy Standard Bible
Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and discipline and understanding.

Amplified Bible
Buy truth, and do not sell it; Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Christian Standard Bible
Buy—and do not sell—truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Buy—and do not sell—truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

American Standard Version
Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea, wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Buy truth and do not sell wisdom, instruction or understanding.

Contemporary English Version
Invest in truth and wisdom, discipline and good sense, and don't part with them.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Buy truth, and do not sell wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

English Revised Version
Buy the truth, and sell it not; yea, wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Buy truth (and do not sell it), [that is,] buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Good News Translation
Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense--these are worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell.

International Standard Version
Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

JPS Tanakh 1917
Buy the truth, and sell it not; Also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Literal Standard Version
Buy truth, and do not sell, | Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,

Majority Standard Bible
Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.

New American Bible
Buy truth and do not sell: wisdom, instruction, understanding!

NET Bible
Acquire truth and do not sell it--wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

New Revised Standard Version
Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

New Heart English Bible
Buy the truth, and do not sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Webster's Bible Translation
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

World English Bible
Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Young's Literal Translation
Truth buy, and sell not, Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,

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What Is The Purpose Of "The Report" Book? (Ezekiel 21:6, 7)

The purpose of THE "REPORT' Document can best be described in the following words spoken at Ezekiel 21:7 which says:

"And as for you, 0 son of man, sigh with shaking hips. Even with bitterness you should sigh before their eyes. And it must occur that, in case they say to you, `On account of what are you sighing?' you must say, "At a report." `For it will certainly come, and every heart must melt and all hands must drop down and every spirit must become dejected and all knees themselves will drip with water. `Look! It will certainly come and be brought to occur,' is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah." -- New World Translation

The "Report" mentioned above as described by the prophet, is one of distress, turmoil and destruction that fell upon the nation of Israel" by the military force of Babylon, under powerful King Nebuchadnezzar. Included in that destruction was the total obliteration of the magnificent and incomparable temple, constructed by King Solomon, a temple that had been dedicated to the Name of God, "Jehovah." Israel," was to be internationally known as a specially blessed" people who were "called by God's Name. (Numbers 6:27; Deuteronomy 28:10)

Of course, many at this point would object and say:

"Why should anyone today place so much emphasis on the Divine Name, whether it is `Jehovah,' or Yahweh,' or some other pronunciation...why emphasize that Name so much...Really, is God's Name or the fact that ancient Israel was even `called by God's Name' of that much real importance for our day and time?"

Well, the fact of the matter is that Israel itself; was a people dedicated and sanctified to be a people for God's Name. Also, the city of Jerusalem was to be a holy city which was "called by God's Name." (Jeremiah 25:29; Daniel 9:19) And so, the people, the city, and the temple, were all called or identified by God's Name. Israel itself was to be a people for God's Name, just as the Christian congregation became such in later years. (Acts 15:14-17) And the temple of Solomon came to represent the cerc4er of that worship worldwide.

SOLOMON'S TEMPLE AND THE NAME OF GOD

Therefore, when the Babylonian armies, under Nebuchadnezzar, who was now acting as God's "Servant," were allowed to wreck the temple of Solomon, the system of worship of the Jewish nation was brought to its lowest Point. and gave clear indication of the great disfavor that had been incurred by the nation of Israel. (Jeremiah 25:9) This destruction came because God's Name People were not living up to the terms of the agreement in the Mosaic Law Covenant between the nation of Israel," and their God, Jehovah. And again, what was the real purpose of the temple in Solomon's day?

Well, the original purpose of constructing such a temple in the first p^ace was to bring praise to God's Name from distant nations. nations that formerly did not know of "Jehovah," the God of Israel, the God whose name was written down as four Hebrew letters, YHWH. Yes, to bring praise to the Divine Name of God on an international scale! This was the real reason for the temple construction. To prove this point, let's consider the actual words of Solomon when he dedicated the temple at I Kings 8:41-43 which says:

"And also to the to the foreigner, who is no part of your people Israel and who is no part of your people Israel and who actually comes from a distant land by reason of your name (for they shall hear of your great name and of your stretched out arm), and he actually comes and prays toward this house, may you yourself listen from the heavens, your established place of dwelling, and you must do according to all that for which the foreigner calls to you; in order that all the peoples of the earth may get to know YOUR NAME so as to fear the same as your people Israel do, and so as to know that YOUR NAME itself has been called upon this house that I have built." -- New World Translation

And so you can truly see that the construction of the temple and its worship there was intricately connected with honor and praise being given to God's Name. The Temple was `the place where God.s Name resided.' (Deuteronomy 26:1-3) Yes, Israel was a people for His Name, the same as Jehovah's Witnesses today, as a nation, are also a people for God's Name. Of course, this point and other related points having to do with identifying Jehovah's Witnesses as modem-day "Israel," will be further developed, in detail, later in this book.

End of quote from "The Report" Book, written by Donald C. Burney.

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Also see article: SYLLOGISTIC ARGUMENT ABOUT THE COMING "MESSIAH" (DANIEL 9:24, 25)

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See Article Entitled: A Great Prophecy Soon To Be Fulfilled . . . Where Jehovah Gets All Of The Glory!

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