http://www.answerbag.com/profile/859100 New Answerbag answers from Texasescimo Wed, 30 May 2012 07:55:50 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 07:55:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12088129 Is the reason that no records of Jesus exist that Pilate felt embarrased to his superiors he was bullied into the execution by the locals?<br /><br />Gotta remember that for many years that many doubted Pilate existed. I doubt he was embarrassed as apparently some things were not that notable in contrast to atrocities committed by Herod as killing Jesus would have been insignificant yet par for the course for the time. <a... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:50:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12088129 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12025434 Do you think pastors should be paid for what they do? Why or why not?<br /><br />No. I think they should all imitate Pauls example. Although there are examples of collections being made in order to help with necessary provisions for those that leave their homes such as traveling overseers and such, overall they should be self supporting and the necessary provisions does not... Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:39:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12025434 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11911253 How does the door-to-door ministry of the JW's differ/mirror the door-to-door ministry of early believers? Does it have the same meaning?<br /><br /><b>The early believers preached wherever the people were including house to house.</b> (Acts 5:27, 28) So they brought them and stood them in the San′he•drin hall. And the high priest questioned them 28 and said: “We positively ordered YOU not to keep teaching upon the basis of this name,... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:27:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11911253 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11876483 How is the following statement sexist - "A true Christian woman acknowledges men are the head of the household."?<br /><br />Unfortunately, many believers and non-believers alike tend to jump with verbal attacks as the first appearance of someone not believing as themselves. If you are a non-believer and just asked the question to get different points of views, you are likely the victim of friendly fire as some... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:09:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11876483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11867847 Does it really matter if you don't read the Bible that much, if at all?<br /><br />I believe that reading the Bible it is very important in order to have a faith based on a solid foundation in which to withstand trials. (Ephesians 6:10-18) Without and accurate understanding of the scriptures, Christians would not have been able to stand firm in not compromising with the... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:16:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11867847 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11867405 Why do Jehovah's Witnesses stand out as different from all other religions?<br /><br />JW’s are different in that they really believe the Bible and understand why things are happening the way they are. (Revelation 1:1-3) A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place. And he sent forth his angel and presented [it] in... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:37:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11867405 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11865201 In addition to the Jews do you know who else was targeted and murdered by Hitler during the Holocaust?<br /><br />Share your answer... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:45:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11865201 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11856173 What song/s bothered Hitler the most?<br /><br />I don't imagine he liked some of the songs that were written in the concentration camps if he ever heard them. In the following video, Simone Liebster (A concentration camp survivor) is singing the song "Forward you Witnesses", a song written by Erich Frost while in a Concentration Camp as... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:28:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11856173 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855024 Regardless of your belief, do you think that the scriptures portray Jesus condoning leaving your mate due to Alzheimer's?<br /><br />I want to thank everyone for answering and there have been some good answers. I have a close relative that is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s and want to give an answer as well so please forgive me for answering my own question as I would like to bring out some more of the scriptures.... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:18:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855024 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11842447 Pat Robertson: God revealed the next president, but it’s a secret. So, does he know or doesn't he know? Did God really tell him anything?<br /><br />He seems to have a knack for coming up with weird stuff. Pat Robertson also said that the reason Haiti was hit with an earthquake is because they made a pact with the Devil: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8610317 Pat Robertson also said that God sent Katrina to punish New Orleans:... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:49:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11842447 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11836775 Why do priests molest little boys?<br /><br /><b>I don't think the majority of them are actually guilty of that</b> and they are not the only ones guilty of such. I personally think that following the unscriptural tradition of being forbidden to marry is part of the reason it is so wide spread within the Catholic Church. When they had an... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:50:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11836775 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11757620 What exactly does it mean to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit? Why is this the unforgivable sin?<br /><br />The following is from a Watchtower dated 7/15/2007: <b>Have You Sinned Against the Holy Spirit?</b> “There is a sin that does incur death.”—1 JOHN 5:16. “I HAVE been obsessed with the thought that I have sinned against the holy spirit.” So wrote a woman in Germany, although she was... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:56:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11757620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11755880 On what Bibical scripture do non anointed Jehovah Witnesses base their claim to be Christians?<br /><br /><font style="font-size: 20pt" color="blue"> Ever heard the expression “Too many Chief’s and not enough Indians”?</font> <font color="red"><b>If those that go to heaven are going to rule with Christ and everyone else goes to Hell as the popular Churches teach, who are they going to rule... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:40:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11755880 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11580826 Eternal security or a bunch of hooey?<br /><br />Phooey hooey. I believe that the scriptures show that salvation can be lost any time before death. (Hebrews 3:12-14) Beware, brothers, for fear there should ever develop in any one of YOU a wicked heart lacking faith by drawing away from the living God; 13 but keep on exhorting one another each... Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:23:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11580826 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11580088 If there is truth that the original gospels were tampered with -wouldn't Catholic hierarchy (Pope) be aware -but are being hush about it?<br /><br />Tampering seems to get weeded out through textual critism. Here are some links that may prove helpful in doing research on the matter: http://www.watchtower.org/e/20100301/article_03.htm - <b>Why you can trust the Biblical Gospels</b> http://bible.ovc.edu/tc/index.htm - A Student's Guide to New... Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:17:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11580088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11578964 who was god refering to when he stated let us create man in our own image<br /><br /> Short answer: <b>God is talking to his Master Worker Jesus, by means of whom God made all things..</b> Longer answer for those that get into the meat of the scriptures as well as for clarification: <b>The Father created Jesus and then through Jesus, God created everything else. </b> (1... Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:07:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11578964 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11567331 If JW's believe that Jesus has already come, why do they continue to celebrate "The Lord’s Last Supper?<br /><br />Do you think that Jesus Presence in Matthew 24:3 is the same as his Coming in Matthew 24:30? If so, is everything listed in between happen before verse 3 or after verse 30? (Matthew 24:3) While he was sitting upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately, saying: “Tell us,... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:23:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11567331 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11452691 2 Peter 3:10-11 State Heaven and Earth will be destroyed by fire in the day of the Lord. Is this considered Armageddion to Jehovah Witnesses<br /><br />The literal earth and literal heaven will not be burned up: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9758381 http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051201/article_01.htm - ARMAGEDDON A Catastrophic End? http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051201/article_02.htm - ARMAGEDDON A Happy Beginning The following is from a... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:20:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11452691 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11432094 Mat.5:5 "Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the earth". Whom is Jesus speaking of? Is it the other sheep or small crowd, or other?<br /><br />I would say all of the meek. From a 11/1/2004 Watchtower: "..9 Mildness of temper is, however, not limited to our relationship with other humans. By willingly submitting ourselves to Jehovah’s sovereignty, we demonstrate that we are mild-tempered. The prime example in this regard is Jesus... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:38:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11432094 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11416518 Did Jehovah's Witnesses insert the word Jehovah in the New Testament of their New World Translation bible?<br /><br />(Exodus 3:15) Then God said once more to Moses: “This is what you are to say to the sons of Israel, ‘<u><b>Jehovah</b> the God of YOUR forefathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, has sent me to YOU.’ This is my name to time indefinite, and this is the memorial of... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:36:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11416518 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11365895 Have Jehovah Witnesses been lied to concerning Gods saving Grace does it only applies to 144,000 and the rest may live on a restored earth?<br /><br />I know from experience that you don’t really want answers and that everything that you post is designed to tear down rather than up build. Beyond that, your question seems to be a combination of fragments and run-ons. If this is what you are trying to ask, I will try to answer the parts of... Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:11:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11365895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11320397 Has the Wyclif's Bible many translation errors? How could the translation of Scripture into English be considered at that time a crime punishable by charges of heresy?<br /><br />I think that some of the attitudes as reflected in the decisions of some of the councils shed some light on it as shown in the following quote from a Watchtower dated 8/1/1980 entitled: "The Lollards, Courageous Bible Preachers" [...The use of the Bible became a focal point of persecution. An... Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:36:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11320397 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11317707 How many Bibles are there in your house?<br /><br />At least 30 individual hard copies including Greek interlinears. In addition to those I also have a 3 volume set that says that it is "Twenty Six Translations of The Bible". It does not contain every variation of every text of all 26 translations so that is a disappointment. I also have "The... Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:32:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11317707 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11312104 Does God accept all sincere worship?<br /><br />You can read an example in Exodus 32 of how the God of the Bible feels about it when some choose their own way. I don’t think that Jesus would have put so much emphasis on the preaching work and on truth if we were all to choose our own path. We also would not have been warned about the coming... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:40:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11312104 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11296781 What would be the worst situation to be in when the rapture happens?<br /><br />If the Rapture was real, probably one of the worst things you could be doing would be doing what Jesus said as most that I have talked to that believe in the Rapture believe that anyone that tries to do what Jesus said is trying to work their way into heaven and therefore are disqualified. As it... Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:09:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11296781 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11184823 Do you have to be religious to go to heaven?<br /><br />IMHO, the NWT is the most accurate. It restores the divine name instead of holding to the tradition of removing it. The translators also do not erroneously translate Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna as "Hell". It does not hold to traditional renderings when the context and/or manuscripts do not allow... Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:43:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11184823 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11184779 Is the King James version the only acceptable Bible and why or why not?<br /><br /><b>No, the King James Version is not the only acceptable Bible.</b> One reason why modern translations may be better than such old ones as the King James of 1611 is that the English language itself has changed over the years. Some of the words in the KJV have drastically changed meaning... Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:22:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11184779 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11160696 What do you think about this article on Bloodless Medicine?<br /><br />Vew, thanks for posting the article. Most people don't think about researching bloodless surgery while they are healthy and of course its a little late when you've had a major accident. I think that it is interesting that a Doctor almost 2,000 years ago said to abstain from blood. It seems that... Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:36:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11160696 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11159701 "Yes, the almighty [God] knows the future. He is omniscient - all knowing. That does not control what we do. Or how we act." How does this mean he knows the future if we have free will?<br /><br />For a short answer, see the one by vew573. For a long more detailed answer see the following article from a 4/15/1998 Watchtower: What Will Your Future Be? IF GOD Almighty is omniscient, knowing all that is past, present, and future, are not all things destined to occur exactly as God has... Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:25:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11159701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11140264 Is the famine in Africa caused by God holding back rainfall in response to widespread unfaithfulness?<br /><br />I would not think so. Robertson also said something similar about Haiti when they had a disaster. Probably just time and unforeseen occurrence. He would never do such a thing without giving a warning like he did with the Israelites.(Jer 44:4-6; 2Kings 17:12-15; Amos 3:7) Jesus corrected that kind... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:51:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11140264 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11134357 Jehovah allowed polygamy among his ancient servants, the Isrealites, but he does not allow it now. Is his standard changeable?<br /><br />The following is from a Watchtower, 7/1/2009 Our Readers Ask <b>Does God Approve of Polygamy?</b> No; the standard God set in Eden with the first marriage was that of monogamy. Jesus Christ later reaffirmed that standard for his followers.—Genesis 2:18-24; Matthew 19:4-6. Did not such men as... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:46:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11134357 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11126240 Is FAITH without works dead and miracles happen through YOU?<br /><br />(James 2:24-26) YOU see that a man is to be declared righteous by works, and not by faith alone. 25 In the same manner was not also Ra′hab the harlot declared righteous by works, after she had received the messengers hospitably and sent them out by another way? 26 Indeed, as the body without... Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:56:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11126240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11123903 What's the Lord is God? God is the Lord?<br /><br />Most Bible translation today substitute “LORD” or “GOD” for YHWH (The tetragrammaton). So in most Bibles, when you see something like “The LORD is God”, the name Jehovah/Yahweh/YHWH should be understood as “LORD”. I know it looks a little redundant having a double title. In... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:41:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11123903 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11114117 Why do Creationists not realize that the Bible does not teach that the creative periods were NOT 24 hour days?<br /><br />By considering other scriptures, one can see that it does not mean in 6 literal days, although I see how many could take it as 6 literal days. Looking at other scriptures, including by the same writer, and how they use "day" and looking at true science that shows the earth has been here for well... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:43:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11114117 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11109130 What is meant by "Corresponding Ransom"? To whom did Jesus correspond?<br /><br />(1 Corinthians 15:45-47) It is even so written: “The first man Adam became a living soul.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 Nevertheless, the first is, not that which is spiritual, but that which is physical, afterward that which is spiritual. 47 The first man is out of the earth... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:47:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11109130 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11104433 Whichever side of the Trinity debate you hold, do you believe it is essential for salvation? Read desc.<br /><br />A few scriptures to keep in mind: (Job 34:12) Yes, for a fact, God himself does not act wickedly, And the Almighty himself does not pervert judgment. (Genesis 18:25) It is unthinkable of you that you are acting in this manner to put to death the righteous man with the wicked one so that it has to... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:42:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11104433 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11091737 Gen 1:26 - And God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness"...Who is "us" and "our"?<br /><br />Short answer: <b>God is talking to Jesus.</b> Longer answer for those that get into the meat of the scriptures as well as for clarification: <b>The Father created Jesus and then through Jesus, God created everything else.</b> (1 Corinthians 8:6) <b>there is actually to us one God the Father,... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:09:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11091737 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11080343 What seperates the men from the boys?<br /><br />Much of what the other answers like MoreCowBell gave as well as patience, self control, love, and other qualities. Often a boy thinks he knows everything, a mature man usually knows his knowledge has limits. (Colossians 3:12-14) Accordingly, as God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:02:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11080343 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11080342 What seperates the men from the boys?<br /><br />Much of what the other answers like MoreCowBell gave as well as patience, self control, love, and other qualities. Often a boy thinks he knows everything, a mature man usually knows his knowledge has limits. (Colossians 3:12-14) Accordingly, as God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:02:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11080342 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11066506 Did Jesus give women license to sin and avoid punishment for their sexual transgressions by letting the woman caught in adultery go?<br /><br />The earlier manuscripts do not include that account recorded in the KJV at John 7:53 - John 8:11. Recorded the way it is, you would expect Jesus to cast the first stone sense he is the one without sin. Hebrews 4:14-15 (KJV) Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the... Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:23:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11066506 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11066348 Why does Jehovah's Witness theology deny the existence of immortal human souls?<br /><br />The Bible clearly says at Ezekiel 18:4 that the soul that sins does die and at Romans 6:23 that the wages of sin is death. Hell is a misinterpretation by the translators: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10727466 A limited number will rule with Christ in Heaven (Luke 12:32,Romans 11:12):... Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:25:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11066348 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11005761 I believe the Holocaust never happened, it was just a conspiracy involving Muslims and the Illuminati. Does this make me a Nazi?<br /><br />I think that it makes you either a person that likes to pull strings through questions on AB or else someone that has not done much research. Not sure how one can deny the holocaust. Photos: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/media_ph.php?MediaId=623... Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:17:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11005761 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10997350 Did Jesus authorize his apostles to forgive sins?<br /><br />Just as God gave Jesus authority, Jesus gave some of the Apostles authority to forgive some sins, by means of God's Holy Spirit. (Exodus 23:20-21) “Here I am sending <b>an angel</b> ahead of you to keep you on the road and to bring you into the place that I have prepared. 21 Watch yourself... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:39:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10997350 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10993179 Do u think earth going to Destroyed in 2012?<br /><br />No I don't. The following is from a 4/1/2008 Watchtower: <b>Will Our Earth Ever Be Destroyed?</b> HAVE you ever wondered, ‘What is the future of our earth?’ Because of what they see happening to our beautiful planet, many people believe that our earth may not survive. Indeed, today the... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:13:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10993179 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10943374 “The meek shall inherit the earth”…Promise? Or Threat?<br /><br />Promise. (Psalm 37:11) But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. (Psalm 37:29) The righteous themselves will possess the earth, And they will reside forever upon it. (Matthew 5:5) “Happy are the... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:46:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10943374 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10914620 Do good hearted atheists go to heaven?<br /><br />I don't think so. The ones that are going to heaven, know that they are going to heaven. They will also prove to be faithful until death. (Rom 8:14-17; Rev 2:10-11; Rev 3:21) Many good hearted people will inherit the earth. (Ps 37:11,29) I am not an atheist and I know that I am not going to... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:15:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10914620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10904933 The Bible has been translated and edited many times. Why hasn't it been edited and translated, so that any one that can read can understand it?<br /><br />There are several that are in modern English that seem to be easy to understand. IMHO, the NWT is the most accurate. It restores the divine name instead of holding to the tradition of removing it. The translators also do not erroneously translate Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna as "Hell". It does not... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:42:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10904933 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10904889 Why did the Jews really reject Jesus?<br /><br />From Reasoning on the Scriptures, under Why did the Jews in general not accept Jesus as the Messiah?: <b>{The Encyclopaedia Judaica says: “The Jews of the Roman period believed [the Messiah] would be raised up by God to break the yoke of the heathen and to reign over a restored kingdom of... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:24:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10904889 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10899797 Why is it that God approved of ancient Isreal's going to war, but disapproves of Christians' doing so?<br /><br />The following is paragraphs 3-6 of Chapter 5, (How to Keep Separate From the World) of the book: "Keep yourself in God's Love" REMAINING LOYAL AND NEUTRAL [3 Instead of participating in the politics of his day, Jesus focused on preaching about God’s Kingdom, the future heavenly government of... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:59:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10899797 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10895252 Is it right for a woman who was raped and didn't fight back because the man would've killed her, to be shunned at her place of worship?<br /><br />Never heard of such a thing. You said "I haven't found any articles to show that they changed their minds", you obviously know that our beliefs are available via articles. We knock on doors and will tell anyone that will listen what our beliefs are as well. I haven't found any articles to show... Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:18:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10895252 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867992 in the book of acts, was holy spirit ONLY passed on by the laying on of the apostle's hands? If so, can that be proven?<br /><br />I think not, although it could be done that way prior to the death of the Apostles. (Acts 2:38) Peter [said] to them: “Repent, and let each one of YOU be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of YOUR sins, and YOU will receive the free gift of the holy spirit. From “Insight... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:14:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10861252 if the bible mention of hell is only allegorical,what principle does hell illustrate,and why?<br /><br />The bible mention of hell is not allegorical as the Bible does not mention “hell”. The Bible’s mention of Gehenna (often translated as hell) and the lake of fire can be said to be allegorical. Hell is a misinterpretation by the translators. There is not a word in the Bible that should be... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:08:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10861252 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10859695 Jesus was actually born some time in the Autumn months 2017 years ago. T or F?<br /><br />False. Jesus evidently was born in the month of Ethanim (September-October), a time of year when shepherds kept their flocks out of doors (Luke 2:8-12), of the year 2 B.C.E.. He was baptized about that same time of the year in 29 C.E., and died about 3:00 p.m. on Friday, the 14th day of the... Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:13:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10859695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10857723 is there any example in scripture of anyone being baptized for a deceased person.<br /><br />That comes from the rendering of 1 Cor 15:29 (KJV) "Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?" The following is from a Watchtower 10/1/2003: [Questions From Readers What is baptism for the dead? In writing about... Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:04:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10857723 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10798069 If God is everywhere then if I bite the air, will I be biting his ass? Chomp chomp chomp.<br /><br />From an Awake magazine, 3/8/2005: The Bible’s Viewpoint Is God Everywhere? GOD is fittingly described as omnipotent and omniscient—almighty and all-knowing. Yet, when attempting further to describe God’s greatness, some add a third term—omnipresent. They believe that God is present... Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:18:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10798069 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10795319 Why is "1975 -What the Watchtower doesn't want you to know?"<br /><br /> Jehovah’s Witnesses do not claim to be inspired prophets. They have made mistakes. Like the apostles of Jesus Christ, they have at times had some wrong expectations.—Luke 19:11; Acts 1:6. The Scriptures provide time elements related to Christ’s presence, and Jehovah’s Witnesses have... Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:44:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10795319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10790389 Is salvation a free gift, or do you earn it? What are the requirements to be accepted of God?<br /><br />Yes, salvation is a free gift. I received a free turkey at a new grocery store one time. I still had to meet the requirement of picking it up. You still have to do believe in God and Jesus and do what Jesus said. John 14:1 (NASB)"Do not let your heart be troubled; *believe in God, believe also in... Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:20:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10790389 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10764539 Christian means walking in the teaching of Christ (love ). Right? How can anyone take up bloody weapons walking in the Christ's teaching?<br /><br />To be a Christian means different meanings to different people. Some think of being a Christian as just believing in Jesus. Some think of it as believing as well as trying to do what he said and trying to follow his example in love as you said.(Luke 6:46; 1Pet 2:21-23) There are other definitions... Thu, 26 May 2011 19:02:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10764539 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10757983 Can someone really claim to be once saved, always saved?<br /><br /> I believe that salvation can be lost any time before death. (Hebrews 3:12-14) Beware, brothers, for fear there should ever develop in any one of YOU a wicked heart lacking faith by drawing away from the living God; 13 but keep on exhorting one another each day, as long as it may be called... Wed, 25 May 2011 06:58:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10757983 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10752658 What are the stereotypes that come to mind when you think of Texas.<br /><br />That we ain't no can talk rite! That is jest so steriotypifo. <object width="640" height="390"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ThkjuIEykpE&amp;rel=0&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"... Mon, 23 May 2011 21:08:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10752658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10744483 What is the current hope of Jehovah Witnesses and how is it achieved? What is the current hope of Christians and how is it achieved?<br /><br />What is the hope for Jehovah's Witnesses which are very much Christian? I pretty much no the drill. You pick out a few verses and say that everyone is going to heaven, well maybe not JW’s and Atheist. I answer a question with many scriptures and then one of the regular JW bashers on Answerbag... Sat, 21 May 2011 21:18:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10744483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10744465 What is the current hope of Jehovah Witnesses and how is it achieved? What is the current hope of Christians and how is it achieved?<br /><br />How is it achieved? We cannot earn it but we still have to do what Jesus said. If someone gives you a gift and you don't lean over to pick it up, does the gift do you any good? How do you read? I know that usually you only use a couple of scriptures taken out of context and that your stent on... Sat, 21 May 2011 21:02:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10744465 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10741445 Have more people died from accepting blood transfusions, or from refusing them?<br /><br />I think that it is interesting that a Doctor almost 2,000 years ago said to abstain from blood. It seems that the majority for of Doctors since then until recently said not to abstain from blood. Now it seems that, other than old school Doctors, that many are discouraging blood transfusions,... Sat, 21 May 2011 04:32:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10741445 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10736404 Any Jehova Witnesses on here? Why do you come to peoples house and try to get people to join?<br /><br />JW’s come to your house out of love for God and neighbor.(Luke 10:27;1Ti 4:16;Rom 10:13-15) (Luke 10:27) In answer he said: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole strength and with your whole mind,’ and, ‘your neighbor as... Thu, 19 May 2011 20:12:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10736404 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10736379 When Jesus stated to the thief on the cross. Today you will be with Me in Paradise.Where is the paradise He was speaking of?<br /><br />In Luke 23:43, the comma should be after today. Jesus was not resurrected until the 3rd day and did not go back to heaven until around 40 days later. Neither one of them went to any paradise that day. Since all scripture is inspired of God, (2Tim 3:16) http://bible.cc/2_timothy/3-16.htm you... Thu, 19 May 2011 20:06:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10736379 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10732338 What is the meaning of "Judgement Day"? What is 'supposed' to happen? I don't understand.<br /><br />The following is from Awake, January 1, 2010: <b>The Bible’s Viewpoint What Is Judgment Day? </b> The Bible says that God “has set a day in which he purposes to judge the inhabited earth.” (Acts 17:31) For many people the prospect of being subjected to any kind of judgment is unwelcome. Is... Wed, 18 May 2011 20:43:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10732338 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10731210 What great apostasy did the Bible foretell, and how has that prophecy ben fulfilled?<br /><br /> The illustration of the wheat and the tares (weeds) gives some insight into it. From a Watchtower March 15, 2010: <b> “The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun” </b> “At that time the righteous ones will shine as brightly as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.”—MATT.... Wed, 18 May 2011 14:41:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10731210 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10729764 Are the natural jews today God's chosen people?<br /><br />The following is from "Reasoning from the Scriptures": Jews Definition: As commonly used today, the term refers to people of Hebrew descent and others who have been converted to Judaism. The Bible also draws attention to the fact that there are Christians who are Jews spiritually and who make up... Wed, 18 May 2011 07:39:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10729764 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10728084 Jehovah's Witness's believe that there are only a certain amount of people are getting into heaven am I right? So...<br /><br />Thank you for asking. That is in line with Acts 28:22. (Acts 28:22) But we think it proper to hear from you what your thoughts are, for truly as regards this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.” Yes, you are right on the first question. For the second, see Karla's and... Tue, 17 May 2011 19:28:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10728084 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10727466 Do you believe that teaching children about Hell is wrong? Why or why not?<br /><br />Not wrong at all to tell children that Hell is a myth. Job 14:13 (Douay-Rheims Bible) Who will grant me this, that thou mayest <b>protect me in hell</b>, and hide me till thy wrath pass, and appoint me a. time when thou wilt remember me? <b>Hell is a misinterpretation by the translators. There... Tue, 17 May 2011 16:27:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10727466 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10710284 In all honesty... I am curious..Are you saved through the Grace of Jesus Christ or the Faith in Mormonism? It has been stated by the LDS church, a personal relationship with Jesus is rediculous - Only those who believe LDS doctrine, are truely saved...<br /><br />The following is in relation to our thread: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10699323 I wouldn’t want to just pick a couple of verses out of context and make a doctrine out of them since we are supposed to use all Scripture. I would not want to make the word of God invalid or deceive myself... Fri, 13 May 2011 08:26:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10710284 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10696894 Snake. Thought it was a copperhead. Made noises (like hissing, maybe rattling), had a diamond-shaped pattern. I live in NC. Rattlesnake?<br /><br />http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1807463 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1589260 I don't know anything about North Carolina and rather or not they have Rattlers. The above are a couple of Rat Snakes that I've caught in my hen house. They are patterned like a diamond back rattler and will shake... Tue, 10 May 2011 02:28:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10696894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10693240 Why does Jesus say "Break down this temple (his body) and in three days I will raise it up" in joh 2:19 and yet in other places it says that God raised it (ac3:15)? <br /><br />From the book “Reasoning from the Scriptures”: John 2:19-22: By what he here said, did Jesus mean that he would resurrect himself from the dead? Does that mean that Jesus is God, because Acts 2:32 says, “This Jesus God raised up”? Not at all. Such a view would conflict with Galatians 1:1,... Mon, 09 May 2011 07:33:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10693240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10690575 What do athiests refer to the years (that Christians call BC) as?<br /><br />There was a similar question as to why JW's do not use BC or AD in their publications. From an Awake magazine 3/09 From Our Readers Ancient Manuscripts—How Are They Dated? (February 2008) This article upset me. It is my understanding that C.E. stands for “Common Era” and B.C.E.... Sun, 08 May 2011 13:09:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10690575 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10688779 Jehovah Witnesses teach that The Holy Spirit is Gods active force. Is there any Jehovah Witness that can define what this means?<br /><br />http://bible.cc/job/26-13.htm English Standard Version (©2001) By his wind the heavens were made fair; his hand pierced the fleeing serpent. New American Standard Bible (©1995) "By His breath the heavens are cleared; His hand has pierced the fleeing serpent. GOD'S WORD® Translation... Sun, 08 May 2011 01:32:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10688779 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10688745 Does Romans 8:16-17 Which is used to determine if a Jehovah Witness is anointed actualy state all J/Ws can be saved and go to Heaven?<br /><br />Doc, your questions trying to make JW's look bad are getting sillier and sillier. Does Romans 8:16-17 actually state all that died prior to Jesus death will go to heaven? (John 3:13) Moreover, no man has ascended into heaven but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man. (Matthew 11:11)... Sun, 08 May 2011 01:16:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10688745 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10686716 Does the original drafted Bible ever mention hell?<br /><br />Not sure what you mean by "the original drafed Bible"? I kinda assume you are talking about the original scrolls and letters or perhaps manuscripts in the original languages. Hell is a misinterpretation by the translators. There is not a word in the Bible that should be translated as Hell. ... Sat, 07 May 2011 11:32:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10686716 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10682288 What does your bible say at John 1:1?<br /><br />Short answer: The one that I use in personal study, the NWT, reads as follows: (John 1:1) In [the] beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god. Longer answer: One should think of how John 1:1 fits in with the rest of the Bible as well as how someone can be with... Fri, 06 May 2011 09:26:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10682288 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10680007 What is the central belief of Christianity or what actually makes a professing Christian a Christian? Any Bible verses to offer?<br /><br />http://www.watchtower.org/e/200704b/article_01.htm "What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?" “IN MY country to be a Christian means to go to church once a week,” says Kingsley, from one African country. Raad, from the Middle East, explains: “In our community Christians are viewed as a group... Thu, 05 May 2011 18:41:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10680007 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10667184 Why do Jehovah's Witnesses preach from house to house? Did Jesus preach from door to door like the JW'S?<br /><br />JW’s come to your house out of love for God and neighbor.(Luke 10:27;1Ti 4:16;Rom 10:13-15) (Luke 10:27) In answer he said: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole strength and with your whole mind,’ and, ‘your neighbor as... Mon, 02 May 2011 19:46:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10667184 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10662521 Should God's personal name be used in all Bible translations?<br /><br />Yes it should. The evidence shows that the name has been tampered with. Notice how the tetragrammaton was in the older copies of the Septuagint but was removed by later copies. It is very likely that during the same time period that copyist also removed it from the Christian Greek scriptures... Sun, 01 May 2011 18:29:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10662521 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10662506 Do you think that when Jesus quoted the Old Testament or read from it, he used the divine name?<br /><br />The evidence shows that the name has been tampered with. Tetragrammaton in the Greek Septuagint. Notice how the tetragrammaton was in the older copies of the Septuagint but was removed by later copies. It is very likely that during the same time period that copyist also removed it from the... Sun, 01 May 2011 18:22:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10662506 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10660850 Where are the billions meant for Haiti ?? Thousands are living in tent cities in squalor while cholera looms.<br /><br />I had read an article a while back that kinda touched on that. It seems that a larger portion of the money meant for victims ends up going to pay checks that at least I would have thought. http://www.examiner.com/signs-of-the-times-in-phoenix/helping-haiti-give-generously-but-wisely Helping... Sun, 01 May 2011 10:09:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10660850 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10658876 Pat Robertson said God sent Katrina to punish New Orleans. Was God punishing the "Bible Belt" with tornadoes?<br /><br />I would not think so. Robertson also said something similar about Haiti when they had a disaster. Probably just time and unforeseen occurrence. He would never do such a thing without giving a warning like he did with the Israelites.(Jer 44:4-6; 2Kings 17:12-15; Amos 3:7) Jesus corrected that kind... Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:48:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10658876 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10655408 Do you think that when Jesus quoted the Old Testament or read from it, he used the divine name?<br /><br />Definitely. The evidence shows that the name has been tampered with. Notice how the tetragrammaton was in the older copies of the Septuagint but was removed by later copies. It is very likely that during the same time period that copyist also removed it from the Christian Greek scriptures just as... Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:56:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10655408 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10654670 Why did God command ancient Isreal to war against the Canannites?<br /><br />Watchtower 1/1/2010 <b>Why Did God Wage War Against the Canaanites?</b> “Completely destroy all the people: the Hittites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, as the LORD ordered you to do.”—DEUTERONOMY 20:17, TODAY’S ENGLISH VERSION. “Be... Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:42:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10654670 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10654645 Why do some Christians claim that God is against war?<br /><br />(Psalm 46:9) He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth. The bow he breaks apart and does cut the spear in pieces; The wagons he burns in the fire. Christians going to war would contradict everything that Jesus told Christians to do since the institution of the New Covenant. There... Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:36:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10654645 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10654167 Is there any reason why non-Trinitarians will not be saved, assuming that Trinitarian-ism is true?<br /><br />IMHO, ultimately, God and Jesus know our circumstances and heart condition so it is likely that either way some will be saved that are wrong. For most people if the Trinity was true, I would say yes that many if not most non-Trinitarians will not be saved, it does matter as we are supposed to... Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:14:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10654167 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10645194 Can anyone explain what type of offense could possibly justify eternal, unbearable torture in Hell? (if your sect does not believe in Hell, then refute every passage in the Old and New Testaments which describes Hell.)<br /><br />Hell is a misinterpretation by the translators. There is not a word in the Bible that should be translated as Hell. Youngs literal does not have Hell in it at all. http://www.blueletterbible.org/search/translationResults.cfm?Criteria=hell&amp;t=YNG NASB has Hell in it 13 times. (Gehenna)... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:49:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10645194 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10645137 WHY do J witnesses have to go door to door?<br /><br />JW’s go door to door out of love for God and neighbor.(Luke 10:27;1Ti 4:16;Rom 10:13-15) (Luke 10:27) In answer he said: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole strength and with your whole mind,’ and, ‘your neighbor as... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:35:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10645137 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10631170 How could God/Jesus be his/its own father/son?<br /><br /><object width="640" height="390"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BTrUhUPsc_I?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="390"/></object> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:49:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10631170 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10630887 Why are you Asking and answering Questions on here and not Celebrating Easter<br /><br />The Bible says to commemorate his death. Most commemorate his resurrection. (Luke 22:19) Also, he took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: “This means my body which is to be given in YOUR behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24-26) and,... Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:41:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10630887 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10630319 What is the difference between God the Father and Jesus Christ?<br /><br />God is superior to Jesus. (1 Corinthians 11:3) But I want YOU to know that the head of every man is the Christ; in turn the head of a woman is the man; in turn the head of the Christ is God. (John 14:28) YOU heard that I said to YOU, I am going away and I am coming [back] to YOU. If YOU loved... Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:37:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10630319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10629885 The best Bibically documented doctrine of the Christian faith is the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why do J/Ws teach Jesus is dead?<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy9lQjwwbEM Doc is the video above the result that you are trying to obtain with all of your hateful lies about JW's? Why not just ask why JW's believe that Jesus was raised in the spirit? Or ask why JW"s do not believe that Jesus is almighty God? You know that we... Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:13:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10629885 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10629859 The best Bibically documented doctrine of the Christian faith is the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why do J/Ws teach Jesus is dead?<br /><br />Doc, why do you bask in lies, deception, and slander? Where does the Bible say that the soul is immortal? From our previous conversations, you know that we do not believe that Jesus is dead but that he was resurrected. (1 Peter 2:21-22) In fact, to this [course] YOU were called, because even... Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:08:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10629859 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10603349 Of the major religions today, is one more prone to violence and to try to use violence to influence non-members the than others?<br /><br />Not sure, but these people should be in the running. This happened this weekend right before the memorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBuhDa1kWgc These should be in the running as well: http://www.youtube.com/v/jgiPJttZmnI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; Although I don't agree with everything on... Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:37:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10603349 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10600734 Is easter the celebration of jesus's death or the celebration of the goddess eastra<br /><br />I don't think that Easter has much to do with Jesus death. Eggs and rabbits have long been symbols of fertility. Worship of Fertility God's goes way back. A few that come to mind are Ishtar, a goddess of love and fertility; the fertility goddess Ishtar, the lover of Tammuz; Min; and Baal. The... Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:49:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10600734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10587927 Do you interpret the First Commandment as the Yahweh calling all other gods false or as saying they exist but to worship him first/only?<br /><br />Within the context of Exodus 20:3, when referring to other gods, I am thinking that Jehovah is primarily referring to the false God's of the Nations although other gods such idols, images, our own stomach and such would also be wrong. The Bible refers to Jehovah as "the only true God" while using... Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:48:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10587927 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10581723 Should christians resort to weapons of war?<br /><br />Short answer: No Longer answer: Christians going to war would contradict everything that Jesus told Christians to do since the institution of the New Covenant. There have been quite a few wars in which “Christians” thought that God and Jesus wanted them to kill, often resulting in mutual... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:05:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10581723 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10578454 Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses actually partake of the bread and wine at the Lord's Memorial (a.k.a "Communion" by other denominations)?<br /><br />The following is from a Watchtower, 2/15/2003 What Does the Lord’s Evening Meal Mean to You? “Whoever eats the loaf or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will be guilty respecting the body and the blood of the Lord.”—1 CORINTHIANS 11:27. THE most important event planned for the year... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:42:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10578454