The coming implosion of the Watchtower (archive 2005)
Was Jesus talking specifically about his own followers at Matthew 24:9-14?
A Tale of Two Cities
This article is part two of a response to a question regarding the meaning of the 14th chapter of Zechariah.
Because of its important role in the outworking of God’s purpose Jerusalem and Zion are used as symbols. Jehovah’s Witnesses are blessed to understand this important truth. However, the Watchtower Society has perverted the actual message of prophecy associated with the symbol of Jerusalem. Consider Zechariah 14:1. It states: “Look! There is a day coming, belonging to Jehovah, and the spoil of you will certainly be apportioned out in the midst of you. And I shall certainly gather all the nations against Jerusalem for the war; and the city will actually be captured and the houses be pillaged, and the women themselves will be raped. And half of the city must go forth into the exile; but as for the remaining ones of the people, they will not be cut off from the city.”
Will there be another world war?
QUESTION: Do you think there will be another world war, and if so, is it prophesied in the Bible?
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ANSWER: Yes. There is definitely going to be another world war – consider it to be the last of a three-part series that began in 1914.
Jehovah’s Witnesses have been deluded by the Watchtower into imagining that virtually all prophecy (except for a few trifling details) were fulfilled in the 1914-1919 period and that there cannot be another world war because it would only leave a few survivors – if any. Ironically, this delusion is, itself, also prophesied in the Scriptures.
What does 1 Corinthians 13:10 mean?
What does 1 Corinthians 10:13 mean?
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That verse reads: “No
temptation has taken you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and
he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the
temptation he will also make the way out in order for you to be able to endure
it.”
Comment on the WT’s teaching on the “Holy Place”
COMMENT: In the first article covering the July 2013 Watchtower, study edition, you pose the question, “Why is it disingenuous to imply that Jesus and the first century disciples did not consider the temple to be a holy place?” I've asked a few people about this, and finally got an answer that really made a lot of sense.
When did the name “Jehovah” come into existence?
QUESTION: A friend of mine has been talking to me about his faith and church, Jehovah’s Witnesses. I am trying to understand some of the things he is saying. In my research I came across a YouTube video of yours and you seem to have a lot of knowledge. I asked him this question but have not received an answer.
Perhaps you can tell me. When did the name Jehovah come into existence?
Reasoning from the Scriptures, indeed!
The Watchtower Society published a minister’s handbook in 1989 called Reasoning From The Scriptures, which provides Jehovah’s Witnesses with a handy scriptural reference in support of basic Bible doctrines. It also offers suggestions for overcoming various “conversation stoppers” and objections that may be raised by householders. For the most part the “reasoning” of the Society is unassailable–-at least in matters of doctrine, which really are not open [...]
Should I try harder to be reinstated?
QUESTION: Long story short, I was DF'd a long time ago, learned the real truth from you, thanks to Jehovah. Decided to return to be there when TSHTF for my brothers. Submitted letter 7 months ago and was told they'd be in touch. After a couple months I became disheartened; either didn't or couldn't make the meetings, so I don't go so much. Still no contact. My only concern is since it wasn't because of my beliefs that I was DF'd, and my conscience isn't really bothering me, should I try harder to return? I have high and low points, but for the most part I continually search for Jehovah and I feel he is blessing my efforts. I was hoping you could give some insight since I'm sure there are many in the same boat. Thanks Robert.
The Watchtower’s stance against higher education?
QUESTION: What is your comment on the Society's strong admonition against higher education? I and my wife feel very uncomfortable when this topic is brought into discussion during public talks, WT study or other occasions (conventions, even private talks). It is as if the WTS is permanently pointing fingers at us, as if we were less spiritual than the other less educated. On the other hand, the [...]
How can active Jehovah’s Witnesses deal with 1914?
QUESTION: Robert, How can active Jehovah's Witnesses who read and agree with your conclusion on 1914, and all the other truths you bring to light, go and preach 1914, or how could you preach this to a new Bible study? It seems that active JW's would have great difficulty pretending to go along with direction from the Watchtower, if they believed in their heart that it [...]