Mindy

The following is what Jesus Christ (the Son of God) stated at John 6:44-46... And I quote:

"No man can come to me unless THE FATHER, WHO *SENT* ME, draws him; and I will resurrect him in the last day. 45 It is written in the Prophets, ‘And they will all be taught BY JEHOVAH.’ Everyone that has heard from THE FATHER AND HAS *LEARNED* comes to me. 46 Not that any man has seen THE FATHER, except he who is from God; this one has seen THE FATHER."

~ John 6:44-46 (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

http://www.watchtower.org/e/bible/joh/chapter_006....

Now, before people blow a gasket, the reason why the NWT has God's NAME "Jehovah" in the 45th Verse of John 6:44-46 is because it rightly belongs there due to the fact that not only was Jesus quoting from the Hebrew Scriptures (aka the "Old Testament") of Isaiah 54:13 and Micah 4:1-3 which most definitely have God's personal NAME "Jehovah / Yahweh" therein (http://bibl.es/w9bNdm ; http://bit.ly/x3dTRa ; http://bit.ly/xP0SBi ), but the scriptures themselves reveal that Jesus' FATHER (whom he said is GREATER than he is at John 14:28) is none other than Almighty God JEHOVAH.

Where and how does the scriptures REVEAL this? According to Jesus' words at John 12:49, 50 WHO did he say was the One who *SENT* him? Did he say he *SENT* himself (or even that what he taught came from him)? Did you even bother to open your Bible and READ John 12:49, 50?

If you did you would have noticed that Jesus said that the One who *SENT* him was his FATHER.

Yes, no?

The ancient prophecy at Isaiah 61:1, 2 REVEALS exactly WHO was the One that both ANOINTED and *SENT* the Messiah (who came to be known as our Lord Jesus Christ).

Does Isaiah 61:1, 2 say that the Messiah *SENT* himself? Why not see for yourself by clicking on the following link which shows you Isaiah 61:1-2 from Bible translations which HAVE NOT REMOVED God's personal NAME and REPLACED it with the TITLE of "Lord": http://bibl.es/wVSr33 ; http://bit.ly/Ae6Dlo

As any unbiased person can see, the scriptures REVEAL that the One who *SENT* the Messiah (aka Jesus Christ) WAS NOT Jesus Christ himself, but rather, it was HIS FATHER who's NAME is JEHOVAH of whom Jesus said is GREATER than he is.

Considering everything that has been relayed herein, based on Christ's words at John 6:44-46, I want to know exactly how is it that many professed Christians claim to have come to JESUS when they not only haven't been taught by JEHOVAH, but truly don't know Who JEHOVAH is and even take offense to JEHOVAH'S name? According to Jesus, EVERYONE that has heard from THE FATHER (Jehovah) and has LEARNED from Him, truly comes to JESUS.

Ciao

"And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, JEHOVAH, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: THIS IS MY NAME FOREVER, and this is my memorial unto all generations."

~ Exodus 3:14-15 (American Standard Version)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus...

http://dnkjb.net/1189chapters/OT02EXO03.htm

" I am JEHOVAH, THAT IS MY NAME; and my glory (which His Son Jesus REFLECTS according to Colossians 1:15 & Hebrews 1:3) will I not give to another, neither my praise unto graven images."

~ Isaiah 42:8 (American Standard Version)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah...

http://dnkjb.net/1189chapters/OT23ISA42.htm

The Mosaic Law’s requirements pertaining to the functions of the reproductive organs taught men and women self-discipline, restraint of passions, and respect for God’s means of propagation. The Mosaic Law’s regulations forcefully reminded creatures of their sinful state; these were not merely health measures to ensure cleanliness or prophylactic safeguards against the spread of diseases. As a reminder of man’s inherited sinfulness, it was fitting that both the male and the female with genital discharges due to normal functions of their bodies observe a period of uncleanness. If suffering abnormal prolonged discharges because of defective conditions, a more extensive period of uncleanness was demanded; and in the end, as also when a mother gave birth, in addition to bathing, a sin offering was necessary, so that God’s priest might make atonement in behalf of the person. Jesus’ mother Mary thus confessed to her HEREDITARY SINFULNESS, acknowledging that she WAS NOT sinless, immaculate, by offering a SIN-ATONING sacrifice after giving birth to her firstborn.—Luke 2:22-24.

"Also, when the days for purifying them according to the law of Moses came to the full, they brought him (the child Jesus) up to Jerusalem to present him to Jehovah, 23 just as it is written IN JEHOVAH'S LAW (at Exodus 13:1, 2): “Every male opening a womb must be called holy to Jehovah,” 24 and to offer sacrifice according to what is said IN THE LAW OF JEHOVAH (at Leviticus 12:1-8): “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” "

~ Luke 2:22-24

A) Jehovah God's Law at Exodus 13:1, 2 can be seen here: http://bibl.es/w3UswC

B) Jehovah God's Law at Leviticus 12:1-8 can be seen here: http://bibl.es/An4y0a

Ciao

Based on the following 10 scriptures, what would the relationship of Almighty Jehovah / Yahweh God and His Son Jesus Christ be compared to if it were a math equation?

# 1)

"Then the mother of the sons of Zeb′e·dee approached him with her sons, doing obeisance and asking for something from him. 21 He said to her: “What do you want?” She said to him: “Give the word that these my two sons may sit down, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” 22 Jesus said in answer: “YOU men do not know what YOU are asking for. Can YOU drink the cup that I am about to drink?” They said to him: “We can.” 23 He said to them: “YOU will indeed drink my cup, but this sitting down at my right hand and at my left is not mine to give, but it belongs to those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” "

~ Matthew 20:20-23

# 2)

"Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father."

~ Matthew 24:36

# 3)

"In [the] beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.": http://bit.ly/9xNAvX ; http://bit.ly/di3l8a

# 4 - # 5)

"Jesus, in turn, answered them and said: “What I teach is not mine, but belongs to him that sent me."....

because I have not spoken out of my own impulse, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a commandment as to what to tell and what to speak. 50 Also, I know that his commandment means everlasting life. Therefore the things I speak, just as the Father has told me [them], so I speak [them].” "

~ John 7:16, 12:49, 50

# 6)

"Just as the living Father sent me forth and I live because of the Father...."

~ John 6:57

# 7)

"YOU heard that I said to YOU, I am going away and I am coming [back] to YOU. If YOU loved me, YOU would rejoice that I am going my way to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am."

~ John 14:28

# 8)

"Jesus said to her: “Stop clinging to me. For I have not yet ascended to the Father. But be on your way to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and YOUR Father and to my God and YOUR God.’” "

~ John 20:17

# 9)

"Next, the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has brought to nothing all government and all authority and power. 25 For he must rule as king until [God] has put all enemies under his feet. 26 As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing. 27 For [God] “subjected all things under his feet.” But when he says that ‘all things have been subjected,’ it is evident that it is with the exception of the one who subjected all things to him. 28 But when all things will have been subjected to him, then the Son himself will also subject himself to the One who subjected all things to him, that God may be all things to everyone."

~ 1 Corinthians 15:24-28

# 10)

"And to the angel of the congregation in La·o·di·ce′a write: These are the things that the Amen says, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation by God"

~ Revelation 3:14

Which would the math equation be?

Would it be:

(A) 1 x 1 x 1 = 1

(B) Jehovah / Yahweh God = Jesus Christ His Son

(C) Jehovah / Yahweh God > Jesus Christ His Son

(D) Jehovah / Yahweh God < Jesus Christ His Son

Ciao

True worshipers of the One true Almighty God (John 4:23, 24) are you answering HIS CALL?!:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGHHXBf04Pc

Ciao and Agape to ALL true worshipers of God the Almighty!

This is a LONG read but worth it and EXTREMELY important! When Christ's "RETURN" that has already taken place becomes MANIFEST to the entire world, will the world be happy at that time... Or terrified? :-)

Contrary to popular but highly erroneous belief, God's Word the Bible shows, teaches and reveals that upon Jesus' "return" he DOES NOT come to live on earth. Rather, those who are to rule as kings with him are taken to live with him in heaven. Jesus told his apostles at John 14:3:

“I am coming again and will receive you home to myself, that where I am you also may be.”

So, when Christ "returns", those who are taken to heaven become spirit persons as he himself is now, and they see Christ in his glorified spirit body (1 Corinthians 15:44). The rest of humankind, who do not go to heaven, DO NOT get to see Christ when he "returns" according to the Bible because the night before his death Jesus said to his apostles at John 14:19:

“A little longer and *the world* WILL BEHOLD ME NO MORE.”

The “world” refers to humankind. So Jesus plainly said that people on earth ("the world") would not see him again after his ascension to heaven. The apostle Paul wrote: “Even if we have known Christ according to the flesh, certainly we now know him so no more.”—2 Corinthians 5:16.

To "return" DOES NOT always mean that one goes to a LITERAL place. Thus sick persons are said to ‘return to health.’ And a former ruler may be said to ‘return to power.’ In a similar way, God told Abraham at Genesis 18:14; 21:1:

“I shall RETURN to you, next year at this time, and Sarah will have a son.”

Jehovah’s "return" meant, NOT LITERALLY returning, but TURNING HIS ATTENTION TO SARAH TO DO WHAT HE HAD PROMISED. In the EXACT same way, Christ’s foretold "return" DOES NOT MEAN that he LITERALLY comes back to this earth. Rather, it means that he takes Kingdom power toward this earth AND TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO IT. He DOES NOT need to leave his heavenly throne and actually come down to earth to do this. Bible chronological evidence along with major world events show that in the year 1914 C.E God’s time arrived for Christ to "return" and begin ruling as the ENTHRONED King of kings of God's Heavenly Kingdom Government. It was THEN (in 1914 C.E) that the cry was heard in heaven at Revelation 12:10:

“NOW have come to pass the salvation and the power and THE KINGDOM of our God and *THE AUTHORITY* of his Christ.”

Since Christ’s return is invisible, there IS a way to CONFIRM that it has really occurred. Christ himself gave a visible composite “sign” consisting of various major global events by which his genuine disciples may KNOW that he is invisibly present in God's now established Heavenly Kingdom Government as the ENTHRONED King of kings and the end of the "world" is VERY near. You can examine the composite sign of Christ's PRESENCE as the ENTHRONED King of kings in the following link: http://bit.ly/8f1at

At Matthew 24:37-39 Jesus Christ spoke about the situation in “the days of Noah” as a warning example of what would happen JUST PRIOR TO the end of this "world" (ungodly global system of things) we're all living in now. When Jesus spoke of the days of Noah, it was in answer to his apostles’ question at Matthew 24:3:

“What shall be the sign of THEY *COMING*, and of the end of the world?” (King James Version)

The Greek word translated as “coming” at Matthew 24:3, 37, 39 in the King James Version (and many other Bible's) is pa·rou·si'a, and it means “PRESENCE,” that is, actually being on hand. So when “the sign” is seen, it WOULD NOT MEAN Christ was soon *TO COME* but that he had ALREADY "RETURNED" and was present as the ENTHRONED heavenly King of kings of God's Kingdom Government: http://bit.ly/p9LIBu

It would mean that he had begun ruling invisibly as the ENTHRONED heavenly king and that he would soon bring an end to his enemies.—Revelation 12:7-12; Psalm 110:1, 2.

At Matthew 24:37-39, Jesus likened his royal Parousia / Presence NOT to the Great Flood, but rather, to the EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME known as "the DAYS of Noah" which took place BEFORE the Great Flood. The Great Flood is equal to the COMING of Christ as God's Chief Executioner at Armageddon when he makes his invisible Parousia / PRESENCE MANIFEST to the ENTIRE world and everyone's "eyes of their understanding" (http://bit.ly/tlkA52 ) will "see" him due to their recognizing exactly what will be AT THAT TIME taking place.

So, when Christ's "RETURN" that has ALREADY happened in 1914 C.E becomes MANIFEST to the entire world... will they be happy? :-)

Ciao

The above question I raised IS NOT a joke whatsoever.

If anyone has EVER wondered the above question you CAN get the precise answer from the Holy Scriptures right now and judge for yourself as to whether or not what has been relayed to you is the Truth of God's Word. If God is ALMIGHTY and the God of LOVE (Genesis 17:1; 1 John 4:8), one would expect that He has the power to easily END all the suffering, heartache and misery that mankind has experienced and IS experiencing.

You deserve not merely "a" answer but THE ANSWER and before you simply shrug my question off as "unknowable" or "nonsense", I am here to let you know that if you sincerely believe that God THE Almighty is the god and ruler of this world, then you most definitely HAVE BEEN DUPED (as I and MANY others like myself once were). I am a true Christian and as such, I IMPLORE you in the name of Jesus Christ to give serious consideration to what you are about to discover.

Please feel free to kindly let me know your thoughts AFTER having heard and discovered THE ANSWER (or you can choose to simply shrug this off and continue to wonder in ignorance what this world is coming to as a subject of dinner conversation):

*** 'Why God ALLOW us to suffer? The PRECISE answer from the Holy Scriptures!' (9 minute 43 second AUDIO): http://bit.ly/xcBFdf ***

Ciao

The principal theme of the Bible is the sanctification of Jehovah’s name by means of the heavenly Kingdom Government in the hands of His enthroned Son and those who are called to reign alongside him. At Matthew 6:33 Jesus Christ taught his followers to seek FIRST the Kingdom, putting it ahead of other interests in life.

The Watchtower has frequently explained that by reason of the fact that He is the Creator, Jehovah / Yahweh God is the Universal Sovereign. He deserves to be held in highest esteem by His creatures (Revelation 4:11). However, very early in human history, a spirit son of God who made himself Satan the Devil defiantly challenged Jehovah’s sovereignty aka His right to rule (Genesis 3:1-5). Furthermore, Satan imputed selfish motives to ALL who served Jehovah (Job 1:9-11; 2:4, 5; Revelation 12:10). Thus the well being and peace of the entire universe was disrupted.

For decades now, Watch Tower publications have pointed out that Jehovah has made provision for settling these issues in a manner that magnifies not only his almighty power but also the greatness of his wisdom, his justice, and his love. A central part of that provision is the Messianic Heavenly Kingdom Government of God. By means of that Kingdom, mankind is given ample opportunity to learn the ways of righteousness. By means of it, the wicked will be destroyed, Jehovah’s sovereignty will be vindicated, and his purpose will be accomplished to make the earth a paradise populated with people who truly love God and one another and who are blessed with perfection of life.

Because of its importance, Jesus counseled his followers: “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom.” at Matthew 6:10, 33. Jehovah’s Witnesses in modern times have given over abundant evidence that they endeavor to heed that counsel. However, my question is, HOW can others also heed the words of Jesus at Matthew 6:33 when the evidence shows that the majority of the world's population doesn't even know WHAT God's Kingdom is and or are divided in their understanding of it (for example, many people say that it is a condition of the heart, something inside a person but that doesn't add up with what Daniel 2:44 states about it)?

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“Do you believe that the King of glory has begun his reign? Then back to the field, O ye sons of the most high God! Gird on your armor! Be sober, be vigilant, be active, be brave. Be faithful and true witnesses for the Lord. Go forward in the fight until every vestige of Babylon lies desolate. Herald the message far and wide. The world must know that Jehovah is God and that Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords. This is the day of all days. Behold, the King reigns! You are his publicity agents. Therefore advertise, advertise, advertise, the King and his kingdom.”

~ J. F. Rutherford

( "Advertise the King and the Kingdom!", 1922 Cedar Point, Ohio, International Convention)

Besides stating how you feel about the above quote, is there any other quotes and or sayings from members of Jehovah / Yahweh God's organization that YOU find endearing?

Ciao

"And this good news of *THE KINGDOM* WILL BE PREACHED in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come."

~ Matthew 24:14

The opposers of Truth and those who are too "sensitive" of God's reveals Truth had my last question deleted (which makes no difference being that the Truth still is what it is regardless of my questions), so here I am with a brand new question revolving around the exact same subject. :-D

Is the following TRUE or FALSE regarding Jehovah's Witnesses and those who practice a HOMOSEXUAL lifestyle:

# 1) TRUE or FALSE:

Jehovah's Witnesses HATE homosexuals.

# 2) TRUE or FALSE:

A person practicing acts of homosexuality CAN'T come to the public meetings of the unified, worldwide Christian congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

# 3) TRUE or FALSE:

A homosexual can become one of Jehovah's dedicated and baptized Witnesses and still continue to live a homosexual lifestyle.

# 4) TRUE or FALSE:

The homosexual acts that are practiced by homosexuals is what Jehovah's Witnesses HATE.

# 5) TRUE or FALSE:

Based on Psalm 97:10 Jehovah's Witnesses should not HATE what is bad in God's eyes.

# 6) TRUE or FALSE:

According to Jesus' words at Matthew 18:15-17 a Christian should NOT reprove a person claiming to be a "openly gay Christian" and any congregation should be ashamed of itself for disfellowshipping a "openly gay Christian" who practices acts of homosexuality.

# 7) TRUE or FALSE:

Homosexuals should not be expected to change their attitude toward homosexuality as far as God the Almighty is concerned.

Ciao :-)

Someone on Yahoo! Answers made the following statement in response to one of my questions that touched on Matthew 22:14 in the description of my question... And I quote that individual:

"The word "heaven" doesn't' appear in Matt. 22:14"

Now then, the individual stated the above because of my having stated the following... And I quote myself:

"THE BIBLE teaches that only a select FEW are CHOSEN to go to heaven by God through Jesus at Matthew 22:14."

I stated what I did because the context at Verses 1-13 of Matthew 22:1-14 has to do with Jesus' symbolic illustration of the call to the marriage feast that is to take place IN HEAVEN that the Sovereign King (God Almighty) arranged for His Son (Jesus Christ).

Seems to me like the individual doesn't want to and or can't accept that the call to heaven is for a select FEW and not the overwhelming MAJORITY of God's people as this would go against what he believes and has been taught at his place of worship.

Your thoughts (ALL of the answers I receive greatly strengthen my Faith... One way or another)?

:-D

(A)

Satan's Ungodly Corrupt Kinsfolk (aka S.U.C.K) who like the Pharisees whom Jesus condemned, erroneously believe that God Almighty is their Father: http://bit.ly/xVTc1I ?

OR...

(B)

This --------> http://bit.ly/w4jhcv ?

Feel free to provide a reason for your answer. :-)

Ciao

Do you find it unusual that those who chime in to speak against Jehovah's Witnesses are those who have divisions among their worldwide groups (and one another) and are not fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought as commanded at 1 Corinthians 1:10... EXCEPT when it comes to their annoyance and hatred of Jehovah's Witnesses?

Any examples of this from anyone besides myself? I have loads of examples, but I don't want to seem bias.

Ciao :-)

"If the world hates YOU, YOU know that it has hated me before it hated YOU. 19 If YOU were PART of the world, the world would be FOND of what is its own. Now because YOU ARE NO PART OF THE WORLD, but I have chosen YOU OUT OF THE WORLD, on this account THE WORLD HATES YOU. 20 Bear in mind the word I said to YOU, A slave is not greater than his master. IF THEY HAVE PERSECUTED ME, THEY WILL PERSECUTE YOU ALSO; if they have observed my word, they will observe YOURS also. 21 But they will do all these things against YOU on account of my name, because they do not know *HIM THAT SENT ME* (http://bit.ly/hWp7yL )."

~ John 15:18-21

*** Link provided in Verse 21 by me to show from the Scriptures Who was the One that SENT the Messiah / Jesus Christ ***

"Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Bulgaria ATTACKED During Our Peaceful Annual Observance of the Memorial of Jesus Christ's Death in 2011":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on5t-iwNIoU

Interactive Map Showing Harassment and Mistreatment of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia:

http://www.jw-media.org/rus/incidents_map_e.htm

Soooo, is it all just a mere coincidence (as well as how Jehovah's Witnesses are treated and viewed even here on Yahoo! Answers and elsewhere in the world)? Can the persecution, slander, hatred and assault on Jehovah's Witnesses be explained in the above one passage stated by Jesus at John 15:18-21? What are your thoughts?

Ciao

I'm a true Christian, one of God's "true worshipers" that Jesus referred to at John 4:23, 24 (http://bit.ly/Au6WRW ) and as such, I well know that Exodus 32:4-10 (New Living Translation) states the following... And I quote:

"Then Aaron took the gold, melted it down, and molded it into the shape of a calf. When the people saw it, they exclaimed, “O Israel, these are the gods who brought you out of the land of Egypt!”

5 Aaron saw how excited the people were, so he built an altar in front of the calf. Then he announced, “Tomorrow will be *A FESTIVAL TO THE LORD!*”

6 The people got up early the next morning to sacrifice burnt offerings and peace offerings. After this, they celebrated with feasting and drinking, and they indulged in pagan revelry.

7 The LORD told Moses, “Quick! Go down the mountain! Your people whom you brought from the land of Egypt HAVE CORRUPTED THEMSELVES. 8 How quickly they have TURNED AWAY from the way I commanded them to live! They have melted down gold and made a calf, and they have bowed down and sacrificed to it. They are saying, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.’”

9 Then the LORD said, “I have seen how stubborn and rebellious these people are. 10 Now leave me alone so my fierce anger can blaze against them, and I will destroy them. Then I will make you, Moses, into a great nation.” "

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus...

Notice in Verses 4 & 5 that the Israelites adopted an Egyptian pagan / demonic religious practice but gave it a new name, “a festival to the LORD!” they called it. However, rather than being pleased with what the Israelites did, the LORD severely punished them for this.

If that is what the LORD did and He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, how do the clergy and members of the churches of Christendom rightly justify themselves for partaking in the celebration of CHRISTMAS when it is the EXACT SAME THING (taking the pagan / demonic religious practice of Saturnalia, keeping the pagan customs and traditions of Saturnalia, slapping the title of Almighty God's Son the Lord Jesus Christ over it and calling it "Christ's Mass" or "Christmas" instead of Saturnalia and saying that it is in celebration of THE LORD!)?

???

Today we see only 20th-century practices associated with holidays such as Christmas. Some may APPEAR harmless. But Almighty God, Lord Jehovah / Yahweh (http://bit.ly/zkeQGu ) observed firsthand the pagan religious practices from which these originated and from His viewpoint of time, it has only been a matter of a few "DAYS" to Him (2 Peter 3:8 / http://bit.ly/qa6GVO ).

Should not His view be what matters to us?

So, what's the difference between what the Israelites did and what those of Christendom have done and continue to still do?

http://bit.ly/zyRjgl

Ciao :-)

If Jesus is "the last Adam" (1 Corinthians 15:45), God's gift to mankind as the replacement of the first Adam that rebelled against God, and Jesus perfectly corresponds to the first Adam, then how can Jesus Christ be fully Man & fully God (100% Man & 100% God)?

Was the first Adam (whom Jesus Christ corresponds to) also 100% Man & 100% God?

Furthermore, Philippians 2:7 shows that when Christ came to earth he EMPTIED HIMSELF of his divine nature, took the form of a servant and came to be in the likeness of men (a human being, who are "a little LOWER than angels" according to Hebrews 2:7).

So if he EMPTIED HIMSELF of his divinity, how is it possible for people to say what they do about Jesus?

This teaching of Christendom is all so very confusing, can someone please help me to understand exactly how it works? :-)

Ciao

All three religions deny the ORIGIN of Jesus Christ, that he is the only-begotten (uniquely created) Son of God the Almighty.

Is this a mere "coincidence"?

They believe when the term "Son of God" is used in reference to Jesus, it is in a descriptive or figurative sense similar to God calling humans (eg. Israel) his son his firstborn. What they fail to realize is this; even descriptive or figurative sons of God were created by God...the First Cause.

A relationship as a son can only exist if one is created, adopted, or birthed. If none of these apply (as Trinitarians will claim with Jesus), then Jesus IS NOT the Son of God, which contradicts the scriptures (Isaiah 42:8; John 14:28; 1 Corinthians 11:3)

Because of the teaching in Christendom that Jesus is "eternally begotten" or continually was, the glory and praise that rightfully belongs to God the Almighty is given to Jesus Christ His Son.

By their denying Jesus his rightful origin, do they show themselves as antichrist (against Christ)?

Ciao :-)

"Broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction and MANY are the ones going in through it."

~ Matthew 7:13

You maybe asking yourself; "What gift?".

I'm talking about your living RIGHT NOW... You know, the PRESENT.

Or did ya think it's called "the *present*" for nothing?

So, how are YOU enjoying "the *present*" GIFT that God out of His undeserved kindness has given you?

Don't take "the *present*" for granted because there will be many who will not wake up to see tomorrow and if you're blessed to enjoy another "present", you unfortunately will be able to hear about those who didn't get it on the News or in the obituary section of the newspaper.

Ciao

"So, never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties. Sufficient for each day is its own badness."

~ Matthew 6:34

I means seriously, what's the deal? :-D

So many professed Christians SAY that all it takes to be a Christian and receive salvation is for a person to believe in, acknowledge Jesus Christ as LORD, get baptized and LO AND BEHOLD you're all set.

Jesus Christ on the other hand, says the following... And I quote Christ:

(A)

“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ "

~ Matthew 7:21-23 (New Living Translation)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthe...

(B)

"So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?"

~ Luke 6:46 (New Living Translation)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2...

(C)

"But the one who endures to the end will be saved."

~ Matthew 24:13 (New Living Translation)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthe...

(D)

"Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail."

~ Luke 13:24 (New Living Translation)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2...

(E)

"You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me."

~ John 15:14-15 (New Living Translation)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2...

Um, yeah, so anyway. I understand what the majority of the population of the world who profess to be Christian and "saved" say and I also can see for myself exactly what JESUS has to say on the matter, sooooo, what's the deal with Jesus Christ? Is he wrong, in total ignorance, doesn't have a clue and needs to check himself?

OR...

Is it that the overwhelming majority of people claiming to be Christian are in SERIOUS ERROR by stating that all one has to do to be a Christian and be saved is simply believe in, acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and be baptized?

Ciao

"I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; 26 AND EVERYONE THAT IS LIVING and exercises faith in me WILL NEVER DIE AT ALL. Do you believe this?”

~ John 11:25, 26

"for then there will be GREAT TRIBULATION such as has not occurred since the world’s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again. 22 In fact, unless those days were cut short, no flesh would be saved; but on account of the chosen ones those days will be cut short."

~ Matthew 24:21, 22

"And in response one of the elders said to me: “These who are dressed in the white robes, who are they and where did they come from?” 14 So right away I said to him: “My lord, you are the one that knows.” And he said to me: “These are the ones THAT COME OUT OF THE GREAT TRIBULATION, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."

~ Revelation 7:13, 14

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1) You weren't in heaven but were still on planet earth

# 2) The entire planet was a global paradise

# 3) Everyone human being on planet Earth worshiped יהוה‎ (YHVH) as the One True Almighty God and did so through Jesus Christ.

# 4) Everyone recognized Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of יהוה‎ (YHVH), not a Trinity and everyone gave glory to יהוה‎ through Jesus in spirit and Truth in accordance with the writings within the holy Bible.

# 5) God Almighty was with mankind in that He would abundantly care for and fulfill the godly nees and desires of everyone.

# 6) Religion no longer existed, there was ONLY worship of יהוה‎ in spirit and Truth.

# 7) War, Global Hunger, Racial Prejudice, Murder, Theft, Selfishness, Ungodliness, Adultery and the like were gone forever and were replaced by two LAWS... (1) Love of יהוה‎ (YHVH) with all that one is and has and (2) Love of ones neighbor as they love themselves.

# 8) All animals were at total peace not only with one another but also0 with mankind.

# 9) Family and friends that you lost in death were re-united with you.

# 10) Politics and commercialism were gone forever.

# 11) Money was no longer needed and gone forever

# 12) Sickness, Disease and Death were no more (Hospitals and Cemetery's were nowhere on Earth).

# 13) Wicked people were nonexistent, you couldn't find them anywhere on Earth even if you tried

# 14) Everyone on Earth spoke one language

# 15) Apartments no longer existed, everyone on Earth had their own HOUSE that they built, mortgage free and no property taxes. Also everyone had ample land space as their property.

# 16) There is ONLY one Government for the entire planet and it rules from heaven by the decree of יהוה‎ (YHVH)

# 17) Getting "old" is nonexistent, everyone on Earth looks like they are in their early 20's and has the stamina to go with it.

# 18) There is no possible way to get bored because יהוה‎ (YHVH) will NEVER run out of new and exciting things for mankind to do and explore.

# 19) You now have the TIME to do, create, learn and explore all kinds of things, crafts, places and skills.

# 20) You realized you weren't dreaming and or on medication. ;-)

So, what would you do (or want to do) if you died and awoke to the following scenario (the awesome Truth is that many people won't have to die at all to get to experience all of the above mentioned... But that's another topic)?

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"The righteous themselves will possess THE EARTH,

And they will reside FOREVER upon it."

~ Psalm 37:29

"Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit THE EARTH."

~ Matthew 5:5

"But there are new heavens AND A NEW EARTH that we are awaiting according to HIS PROMISE, and in these RIGHTEOUSNESS is to dwell."

~ 2 Peter 3:13