Children of Light stand for truth Ephesians 5:8b,9.
Gods Name (Jehovah) in the New Testament (NT)
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Jehovah God and Jesus Christ want to be honored according the New Testament
Gods Name (Jehovah) in the New Testament (NT)
15. February 2013 Page 15 - I quote:
"12 Jehovah God has seen to it that his name is preserved in his Word. In this regard, the New World Translation is playing a major role. In the introduction, its committee of dedicated translators wrote: “The foremost feature of this translation is the restoration of the divine name to its rightful place in the English text. It has been done, using the commonly accepted English form ‘Jehovah’ 6,973 times in the Hebrew Scriptures and 237 times in the Christian Greek Scriptures.”
One month later they write this here!
Watchtower
15. March 2013 Page 27 - I quote:
"13 As “people who are called by [God’s] name,” the members of that spiritual nation used the divine name, certainly doing so when quoting from the Hebrew Scriptures. *
Footnote
The Hebrew text used by the early Christians contained the Tetragrammaton. Evidence points to the conclusion that the same was true of early copies of the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures."
The Septuagint = the Old Testament (OT)
Acts 15:14 says "to take out of them a people for his name".
This does not mean necessarily with his name.But one thing is clear, they used and honored Jehovah God (or how they called him in Hebrew) and worshiped him through the new way through Jesus Christ - Yeshua ha Maschiach in Hebrew (John 14:6) and believed Jesus promise faithfully in John 14:14.
It could be that Jesus Christ is stressed and meant in Acts 15 there - see Acts 15:26.
Old Israel, as Gods chosen people was rejected even though they were Jehovah's Nation.
It means little as far as nothing if you have "Gods Name" in front of you, if you don't act in agreement - in harmony - of his will (Acts 15:11).
It is obvious the followers of Jesus Christ were never called Jehovah's Witnesses, rather The Way, Witnesses of Jesus or simply Christians - see Rev. 17:6; Acts 1:8; 11:26; 5:40-42; 26:28; 1. Pet. 4:14,16 and many more.
What does it mean?
Shall we sanctify only the Name or the Person behind the Name?
For better understanding and what I have in mind see:
1. Peter 1:16 For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am holy."
You are not merely "holy", if you know, bear and use Gods Name - if you don't fit Jehovah - and it does not matter who you are or think you are.
For me Jehovah is overloaded in the NT and it brings sometimes no sense to place Jehovah in a context where from Jesus is spoken (keep in mind, the whole Book Acts is in Jesus control and overlook) – see for instants some few Scriptures: Acts 16:14,15; 18:21; 19:20; 21:13,14; Phil. 4:4; 1. Cor. 11:32 see Rev. 3:19.
Bear thorough witness about God's Kingdom - also called the Book about Acts says on page 105 - I quote the heading:
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES BUILD THEIR BELIEFS ON THE PURE WORD OF THE BIBLE
A professor once wrote about translations of the Holy Scriptures that Jehovah's Witnesses base their beliefs on the pure Bible word, this statement from one person is probably proof enough???
Why have Jehovah's Witnesses changed some of their beliefs?
Lecture analysis of frequently asked questions in August 2024 from me.
The organisation says we base our beliefs exclusively on the Bible. That was the case in the past and nothing has changed to this day. That is why we correct our beliefs when we understand a Bible passage more closely – but then for me they are untruths, because lies cannot be justified with the Bible.
They argue such changes are in line with the principle of Proverbs 4:18: “The path of the righteous is like the shining light that grows brighter and brighter until it is full day.”
It does not say that the truth will become brighter and brighter – once truth from God and Jesus always and at all times truth – there is no getting around that. Moreover, it is speaking of persons (the righteous ones) and not of something immaterial.
Jehovah never changes his truths, otherwise they would be lies before, that never happens, Paul would say. Jehovah cannot lie. They should research carefully beforehand and not just make theories and speculations, what they say and publishes then should correspond to truth, otherwise it is not from God’s holy spirit. (1 Pet. 1:10,11) Daniel 12:4 speaks of true knowledge, the emphasis is on truth.
Individuals can always have false ideas and expectations over matters but not the whole organisation. It is better to stay out of it, as Moses and some of the early Christians should have done (Acts 7:25; 2 Thess. 2:1,2).
The apostles of Jesus did not have a clear idea of the truths about Jesus the Messiah, but that was before Pentecost 33 C.E., before the pouring out of holy Spirit (Matt. 16:21-23). Otherwise, the organization would have to be classified as Satan and the cause of stumbling.
James 1:5, which speaks of wisdom, should not be mixed with truth.
Of what benefit is the use of finding excuses that we have changed and documented it when they have raised so many expectations and hopes and then simply seduces us with Prov. 4:18?
An apology and being sorry would be the least they could do.
Is that perhaps why so few people believe the organization?
The organization wants to use the Bible passages mentioned here to justify its position on why it has changed their beliefs over the decades. They believe they have a biblical basis for this it is not. The last Bible passage is mine to introduce myself.
I agree with Paul`s words in 1. Tim. 2:7 I am telling the truth, as a teacher of faith and truth.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES BUILD THEIR BELIEFS ON THE PURE WORD OF THE BIBLE
A professor once wrote about translations of the Holy Scriptures that Jehovah's Witnesses base their beliefs on the pure Bible word, this statement from one person is probably proof enough???
Why have Jehovah's Witnesses changed some of their beliefs?
Lecture analysis of frequently asked questions in August 2024 from me.
The organisation says we base our beliefs exclusively on the Bible. That was the case in the past and nothing has changed to this day. That is why we correct our beliefs when we understand a Bible passage more closely – but then for me they are untruths, because lies cannot be justified with the Bible.
They argue such changes are in line with the principle of Proverbs 4:18: “The path of the righteous is like the shining light that grows brighter and brighter until it is full day.”
It does not say that the truth will become brighter and brighter – once truth from God and Jesus always and at all times truth – there is no getting around that. Moreover, it is speaking of persons (the righteous ones) and not of something immaterial.
Jehovah never changes his truths, otherwise they would be lies before, that never happens, Paul would say. Jehovah cannot lie. They should research carefully beforehand and not just make theories and speculations, what they say and publishes then should correspond to truth, otherwise it is not from God’s holy spirit. (1 Pet. 1:10,11) Daniel 12:4 speaks of true knowledge, the emphasis is on truth.
Individuals can always have false ideas and expectations over matters but not the whole organisation. It is better to stay out of it, as Moses and some of the early Christians should have done (Acts 7:25; 2 Thess. 2:1,2).
The apostles of Jesus did not have a clear idea of the truths about Jesus the Messiah, but that was before Pentecost 33 C.E., before the pouring out of holy Spirit (Matt. 16:21-23). Otherwise, the organization would have to be classified as Satan and the cause of stumbling.
James 1:5, which speaks of wisdom, should not be mixed with truth.
Of what benefit is the use of finding excuses that we have changed and documented it when they have raised so many expectations and hopes and then simply seduces us with Prov. 4:18?
An apology and being sorry would be the least they could do.
Is that perhaps why so few people believe the organization?
The organization wants to use the Bible passages mentioned here to justify its position on why it has changed their beliefs over the decades. They believe they have a biblical basis for this it is not. The last Bible passage is mine to introduce myself.
I agree with Paul`s words in 1. Tim. 2:7 I am telling the truth, as a teacher of faith and truth.
Let us read 1. Thessalonians 4:
13 Moreover, brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant* about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest do who have no hope.14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.
15 For this is what we tell you by Jehovah’s* word, that we the living who survive to the presence of the Lord will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep in death;
16 because the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel’s voice and with God’s trumpet, and those who are dead in union with Christ will rise first.
17 Afterward we the living who are surviving will, together with them, be caught away in clouds+ to meet the Lord+ in the air; and thus we will always be with the Lord.
18 So keep comforting one another with these words.
Read also all the Footnotes in the NWT – there you can see how important Jesus is as our LORD.
I am a Witness of Jesus Christ too and a Christian, I'm proud of that like John- see Acts 1:8; Rev. 1:1,2; 17:6; 19:10.
5 For even though there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” and many “lords,”
6 there is actually to us one God, the Father, from whom all things are and we for him; and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and we through him.
The Apostle Paul honors, cares, admires and renders homage to Jesus and is devoted to him and he says he belongs to Jesus Christ – see and read:
1. Thes. 3:11,12; Col. 3:17; Phil. 3:8; 4:23; Eph. 3:11,17-19; 1. Cor. 3:23; 16:22-24 and many more.
We cannot allow ourselves to underestimate Jesus Christ our Redeemer, Shepherd, Lord, King, Savior and Judge – better is to praise him in our prayers to Jehovah God through him and to say how much we like him – Jehovah wants to be our friend as well as Jesus Christ too (John 14:6; Rev. 4+5; John 15).
We cannot honor JHWH Elohim and Yeshua ha Maschiach is left out and visa versa.
And Jesus too wants to be our Friend - even walking with us.I have both as my Friends - James 2:23; John 15:14,15 - my thanks goes to both.
For example see the Day Text Tuesday, September 15. 2015 - I quote:
"He (Jesus) died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him (Jesus) who died for them and was raised up.— 2. Cor. 5:15 (and where is Verse 14?)
Because of their love for God and their gratitude for the inestimable privilege of serving him, the early Christians gladly accepted “the ministry of the reconciliation.” Their work of preaching and making disciples opened the way for honest hearted individuals to come to be at peace with God, enjoy his friendship, and eventually become his spiritual children. Today, anointed servants of Jehovah perform the same ministry. What they accomplish as ambassadors for [God and] Christ makes it possible for rightly disposed people to be drawn by Jehovah and become believers. (2 Corinthians 5:18-20; John 6:44; Acts 13:48) Out of appreciation for Jehovah as the Grand Provider, all Christians who have an earthly hope share with the anointed in the Kingdom-preaching work. w14 2/15 3:10-12"
[...] = added from me, because God is not mentioned there.
Why are the anointed ones so much emphasised there?
The Watchtower doctrine says:
Ambassadors can only be the anointed ones - where does it say in the Holy Bible?
Is the Bible not speaking to every one - not making thoughts what I am and what I am not?
The Watchtower doctrine says:
Ambassadors can only be the anointed ones - where does it say in the Holy Bible?
Is the Bible not speaking to every one - not making thoughts what I am and what I am not?
More details in my German Blog about Jesus Christ - see below the Link to it.
And can you see?
And can you see?
Jesus is underestimated - omitted - replaced by Jehovah.
It says in Verse 20:
"We are therefore ambassadors in the name of Christ ... as substitutes for Christ we beg ..."
"We are therefore ambassadors in the name of Christ ... as substitutes for Christ we beg ..."
I'm a Christian, and I'm doing it for Jesus Christ, of course we do it for Jehovah, as Jesus did it.
I'm Christian and a Witness of Jehovah God and Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8; 5:40,41; 11:26; 15:14; 26:28; 1. Pet. 4:14,16; 2. Cor. 4:14,15 and many more).
German Blog about Kyrios - Herr - wer ist wer und wer ist gemeint im NT - see Link:
kyrios-herr-wer-ist-wer-wer-ist-gemeint Lord Kyrios in NT who is who?
I have seen many of Jehovah’s Witnesses have no friendship with Jesus Christ – always Jehovah is mentioned – Jehovah does this – Jehovah does that and so on - but in reality is Jesus directing all things (Mat. 28:18-20; Rev. 2+3; 22:16,20,21).
I try to do that.
See here the Day Text:
he reminds you that his promises are trustworthy: “I have spoken, and I will bring it about. I have purposed it, and I will also carry it out.” (Isa. 46:11) Third, Jehovah endows you with “power beyond what is normal” to accomplish your ministry.
(2 Cor. 4:7) Fourth, to help you endure in your assignment, our caring Father gives you a global brotherhood of true worshippers who “keep encouraging one another and building one another up.” (1 Thess. 5:11) As Jehovah equips you to fulfill
your assignments, your faith in him will grow and you will appreciate that your privileges in his service are riches greater than any earthly treasure.
w14 4/15 1:12, 13"
It says in 1. Tim. 1:12 – I quote:
„I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who imparted power to me, because he considered me faithful by assigning me to a ministry.“
As you can see in the Day-Text Jesus is omitted – you read nothing from Jesus – Jesus is left out there.
Despite the fact that Paul is talking about Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is of course underestimated and minimized by the WBTS and by the majority of Jehovah’s Witnesses and this makes me sad and worry about (1. Cor. 11:1).
As a proof read the Watchtower Article 15. July 2014 about the life report of a member of the Governing Body (GM) Gerrit Lösch - no personal words about Jesus Christ – Jesus is mentioned just 2 times (one from another and the other is found in Matthew 16). I found nothing personally about Jesus. That hurts me even and makes me wonder.
He writes – quote:
“The following year, I realized that by Jehovah’s undeserved kindness, he had adopted me as a spiritual son. Thus began a special relationship with my heavenly Father as well as with all those who, according to Romans 8:15, “cry out: ‘Abba,Father!’”
And where are the other ones (John 10:16)?
It's seems, he has problems with them?
"The following year, I realized" - he says - I thought anointing is a special experience of being anointed by Gods holy Spirit, an unique event in once life – look up the mentioning of anointing in the Bible and how it was done by Jehovah through Jesus.
Anointing is also a special Theme of interest to me - in German I made a Blog about it:
Salbung durch heiligen Geist der 144000
wachtturm-gesellschaft-WTG-Salbung-durch-heiligen-Geist-was-offenbart-die-Bibel
6 Because of this you are greatly rejoicing, though for a short time, if it must be, you have been distressed by various trials,
7 in order that the tested quality of your faith, of much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being tested* by fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
8 Though you never saw him, you love him. Though you do not see him now, yet you exercise faith in him and are greatly rejoicing with an indescribable and glorious joy,
9 as you attain the goal of your faith, your salvation.
See Revelation Chapter 4 = for Jehovah God - Chapter 5 = for Jesus Christ. I think Jesus is very often underestimated - not mentioned and honored, how it could and should be. I recently read the NT of the New World Translation and my focus was, where do I find Jesus and how is he honored there and in what kind of manner and I saw Jesus is mentioned and suddenly Jehovah is put to the scene, where it makes no sense. Then I found out that has to do with the footnotes with the letter J, but these footnotes are not manuscripts of ancient time, but Translators who used once there Jehovah, but many of them are actually Trinitarians and I wondered and asked will the WBTS indirectly support the Trinity doctrine by making Jesus equal with Jehovah?
No - I don't think so. But nevertheless Jehovah is overloaded - why ever?
Later I became very happy and changed my way of thinking toward Jesus by honoring him more - praising him too - in mentioning his deeds and actions in my prayers to Jehovah God - like many of the Bible writers.
John 3:16 with Verse 36 is also very important. Read it twice - and you will see how important Jesus is - obey Jesus. Jehovah is always stressed in WTBS Literature, but Jesus less (Rom. 10:9,10). For me is Jesus underestimated, it hurts - I say it how I feel.
For me it does pain, if I always hear during the Meetings of TMS and WT-Study from Jehovah and little about my Lord and Saviour Jesus (Acts 4:12; 15:11,26).
See and read now the Text for Sunday, December 13 2015 - I quote:
See and read this very important Blog about Jesus Christ - written in German:
Jesus liebt die Menschen - liebst du ihn auch?
See here the Day Text:
Wednesday, May 11 2016 - I quote:
"He considered me faithful by assigning me to a ministry (1 Tim. 1:12).
It is Jehovah who has commissioned you to a ministry, and he will help you to succeed. How? First, Jehovah reassures you: “I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.” (Isa. 41:10) Second,he reminds you that his promises are trustworthy: “I have spoken, and I will bring it about. I have purposed it, and I will also carry it out.” (Isa. 46:11) Third, Jehovah endows you with “power beyond what is normal” to accomplish your ministry.
(2 Cor. 4:7) Fourth, to help you endure in your assignment, our caring Father gives you a global brotherhood of true worshippers who “keep encouraging one another and building one another up.” (1 Thess. 5:11) As Jehovah equips you to fulfill
your assignments, your faith in him will grow and you will appreciate that your privileges in his service are riches greater than any earthly treasure.
w14 4/15 1:12, 13"
It says in 1. Tim. 1:12 – I quote:
„I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who imparted power to me, because he considered me faithful by assigning me to a ministry.“
As you can see in the Day-Text Jesus is omitted – you read nothing from Jesus – Jesus is left out there.
Despite the fact that Paul is talking about Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is of course underestimated and minimized by the WBTS and by the majority of Jehovah’s Witnesses and this makes me sad and worry about (1. Cor. 11:1).
As a proof read the Watchtower Article 15. July 2014 about the life report of a member of the Governing Body (GM) Gerrit Lösch - no personal words about Jesus Christ – Jesus is mentioned just 2 times (one from another and the other is found in Matthew 16). I found nothing personally about Jesus. That hurts me even and makes me wonder.
He writes – quote:
“The following year, I realized that by Jehovah’s undeserved kindness, he had adopted me as a spiritual son. Thus began a special relationship with my heavenly Father as well as with all those who, according to Romans 8:15, “cry out: ‘Abba,Father!’”
And where are the other ones (John 10:16)?
It's seems, he has problems with them?
"The following year, I realized" - he says - I thought anointing is a special experience of being anointed by Gods holy Spirit, an unique event in once life – look up the mentioning of anointing in the Bible and how it was done by Jehovah through Jesus.
Anointing is also a special Theme of interest to me - in German I made a Blog about it:
Salbung durch heiligen Geist der 144000
wachtturm-gesellschaft-WTG-Salbung-durch-heiligen-Geist-was-offenbart-die-Bibel
And now the Apostle Peter – a close Friend of Jesus Christ - says this here:
1. Peter 1:6 Because of this you are greatly rejoicing, though for a short time, if it must be, you have been distressed by various trials,
7 in order that the tested quality of your faith, of much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being tested* by fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
8 Though you never saw him, you love him. Though you do not see him now, yet you exercise faith in him and are greatly rejoicing with an indescribable and glorious joy,
9 as you attain the goal of your faith, your salvation.
See Revelation Chapter 4 = for Jehovah God - Chapter 5 = for Jesus Christ. I think Jesus is very often underestimated - not mentioned and honored, how it could and should be. I recently read the NT of the New World Translation and my focus was, where do I find Jesus and how is he honored there and in what kind of manner and I saw Jesus is mentioned and suddenly Jehovah is put to the scene, where it makes no sense. Then I found out that has to do with the footnotes with the letter J, but these footnotes are not manuscripts of ancient time, but Translators who used once there Jehovah, but many of them are actually Trinitarians and I wondered and asked will the WBTS indirectly support the Trinity doctrine by making Jesus equal with Jehovah?
No - I don't think so. But nevertheless Jehovah is overloaded - why ever?
Later I became very happy and changed my way of thinking toward Jesus by honoring him more - praising him too - in mentioning his deeds and actions in my prayers to Jehovah God - like many of the Bible writers.
John 3:16 with Verse 36 is also very important. Read it twice - and you will see how important Jesus is - obey Jesus. Jehovah is always stressed in WTBS Literature, but Jesus less (Rom. 10:9,10). For me is Jesus underestimated, it hurts - I say it how I feel.
For me it does pain, if I always hear during the Meetings of TMS and WT-Study from Jehovah and little about my Lord and Saviour Jesus (Acts 4:12; 15:11,26).
See and read now the Text for Sunday, December 13 2015 - I quote:
"The king will long for your beauty, for he is your lord, so bow
down to him.—Ps. 45:11.
Over the centuries, Christ has been preparing his future bride for their heavenly wedding. The apostle Paul explained that Christ “loved the congregation and gave himself up for it, in order that he might sanctify it, cleansing it with the bath of water by means of the word, so that he might present the congregation to himself in its splendor, without a spot or a wrinkle orany of such things, but holy and without blemish.” (Eph. 5:25-27) Paul told the anointed Christians in ancient Corinth: “I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy, for I personally promised you in marriage to one husband that I might present you as a chaste virgin to the Christ.” (2 Cor. 11:2) The Bridegroom-King Jesus Christ appreciates the spiritual “beauty” of his future bride. And the bride recognizes him as her “lord” and ‘bows down to him’ as her future husband. w14 2/15 2:5, 7"
Jesus is our Friend as well and we love him (John 15:14; 1. Pet. 1:8),
if not something is wrong with you (Mat. 10:32)!
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See and read this very important Blog about Jesus Christ - written in German:
Jesus liebt die Menschen - liebst du ihn auch?
He is Jesus and he loves us
And this one - some details about Jesus Christ
Kyrios-Herr-wer-ist-wer-wer-ist-gemeint?
Believe also in Jesus Christ - he asks for this even (1. John 2:23)
The Organisation wants by all means introduce Jehovah on so many places, and this is not so correct and actually sometimes to much.
In these places of the NWT you will find in the NT manuscripts Kyrios = Lord and Theos = God, it could be better to say on various occasions in the Translation just Lord or God instead of Jehovah – for my opinion – it sounds even better and with the restoration of the divine Name calls for more carefulness, accuracy and reservation.Make up your mind.
It is Jehovahs will even to honor, love and to obey Jesus his Son Mat. 17:5; John 3:16,36; 8:54; Rev. 5:8,11-14; 1. John 2:23; 5:1
Die Heilige Schrift - Gottes Wort - die Bibel warnt sogar davor Jesus Christus zu missachten und nicht zu lieben.
The Holy Bible - God's Word - the Bible even warns against ignoring and not loving Jesus Christ:
The most difficult of all languages is honesty and truth, which unfortunately many never learn.
Question to the Governing Body (GB) of the Jehovah's Witnesses the Organization about the holy spirit, Jesus possesses the 7 spirits of God:
If you want to deny Jesus Christ his own holy spirit and think he would only accomplish everything through God's spirit and would have no autonomy, what is about you?
With what spirit do you write and speak?
Here are some texts from God's Word - the Bible about Jesus in relation to his own spirit Apst. 16:6,7; 1 Cor. 3:45 p.m.; Roman 5:17,21; Phil. 1:19 etc.
Why these words in the Watchtower February 2017?
The GB writes we are not inspired, i.e. not breathed on by the holy Spirit, we are not infallible and where does Jesus speak of perfect spiritual food?
What comes from you is definitely far less than what comes from Jesus, who after all has the 7 spirits of God. Rev. 3:1 says:
“And write to the angel of the congregation in Sardis, saying, This is what he who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says, I know your works: you are called living, but you are dead.”
An example to make it easier to understand:
If I got a bag of money, then I give the money to whoever and when I want. And so does Jesus with his holy Spirit.
Don't you want to stick to the truth?
Truth is from Jehovah God and Jesus Christ, but lying and cheating are from the devil (John 8:44-47).
The most difficult of all languages is honesty and truth, which unfortunately many never learn.
