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QUESTION: With the recent troubles in Ukraine and the Russian invasion of Crimea, is it possible that Russia is reemerging as the king of the north, as the Watchtower suggested might happen? ANSWER: Bluntly, no. And the reason Russia is not “reemerging” is because Germany and the Soviet Union never were the king of the north. It can be fairly easily demonstrated that the Watchtower’s interpretation [...]

In the Reasoning from the Scriptures book, page 341, a question is asked: - Do the events associated with Christ’s presence take place in a very brief time or over a period of years? But the answers given in that book are not quite satisfactory. And after reading the articles from your website I understand the parousia is a short period of time.  Which is correct? However, [...]

QUESTION: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then the sign of the Son of man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will beat themselves in grief, and they will see the [...]

1 Cor. 15 (24 & 25) Can you explain what this means? It appears that Jesus has an end to his reign as King, yet other places in the Bible indicate there would be no end.  I cannot dissect the true meaning.  Your comments would be helpful. ANSWER: When God prepared the earth during his six creative days and then finished his work with the creation [...]

QUESTION: You often mention how the bankers, or those controlling the bankers, I guess, control the system through financial and economic means. In light of this, what is your take on Bitcoin, which is not controlled by any government? Just some background, Bitcoin is a purely electronic currency, that is gaining popularity, and even now being accepted in brick and mortar stores as well as online [...]

An angel told Jacob wen he was going to Haran that he was the true God saying "I am the true God of Bethel..." Is this not self-exaltation on the part of the angel? Genesis 31:11-13 The account may be read here.   Angels are authorized to speak in behalf of God. In fact, the Hebrew word for angel is synonymous with "messenger." And in the account cited [...]

QUESTION: On page 46 (Chapter 3 The Harvest) of Jehovah himself Has Become King, you state: "The opening of the sixth seal INITIATES earth-shaking events associated with what Christ called a GREAT TRIBULATION". (My emphasis) If the opening of the sixth seal initiates the great tribulation, what exactly is initiated by the previous five seals? Elsewhere in your book (Chapter 6 The Sign and Chapter 25, page 482), [...]

QUESTION: Is the resurrection of anointed, both those who have died and those who are still alive, take place at the same time during Christ's presence? The word "together" recorded at 1 Thes 4:17 can literally be translated as "at the same time". The Greek word "Hama" is translated several times as "At the same time". Also 1 Cor 15:52 calls it the last trumpet indicating there [...]