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I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I am a Christian and I believe that the Bible is the Word of God. I have found that living by God's standards is the most enjoyable and successful way of life. I believe that Jehovah God only wants what is best for his creation and that he knows what is best for us. All the answers I post are primarily Bible based, and appeal to it as the authority. However, I also try not to go beyond the understand of the scriptures revealed through the "faithful and discreet slave." (Matthew 24:45)

It is my hope that the answers I post will be helpful and informative to some people. I try to be tactful, polite, and respectful of others. I try not to needlessly offend others, belittle them, get into unfruitful debates, or force my views on others. However, I am not afraid to post things that run contrary to popular belief. I try to only answer questions where it seems there is a descent chance my answer will be appreciated. I try to make sure my answers are on-topic and not just an excuse to talk about my beliefs. I am not perfect.

For more information you can visit www.jw.org. I have not been officially assigned by anyone to use this website.


Oct
1
comment Why should a sinner suffer forever in hell fire?
@tunmisefashipe Thx for the questions. Q1)transfiguration: This was a "vision". (Matthew 17:19) Moses and Elijah were not literally present, but were represented in vision. Otherwise this would contradict other Scriptures (see answer). Q2)Jesus appearance: After Jesus was killed, he was completely dead for a time. It wasn't until the "third day" that his Father resurrected him back to life. (Matthew 16:21; Acts 2:24-27) Q3)Jesus words at John 14:3: This refers to the relative few who receive the "first resurrection" who will serve as priests and kings over the earth. (Revelation 20:6, 5:9,10)
Sep
1
comment Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter?
@MonikaMichael This is way after the fact, but "hi" back and thanks for the welcome! Also thanks for the bounty. Let me know if there are still any points here that need more clarification or if you would like additional scriptural evidence.
Aug
21
comment Why should a sinner suffer forever in hell fire?
@Caleb I will see what I can dig up in the way of historical references. I often prefer to focus on reasoning from the scriptures which is something that both Jesus and the apostle Paul did. (Acts 17:2, 3).
Aug
3
comment Does the Bible define a marriageable age?
1 Corinthians 7:36 definitely supports the idea that a Christian should not get married while they are still a child.
Aug
3
comment Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter?
I am not saying that Jephthah did not make a reference to a human sacrifice with his words. I am saying that the context shows that his words were not meant to be taken literally.
Aug
1
comment Do the dietary prohibitions in Acts 15:20 apply to Christians today?
If you keep reading on all the way through verse 29, what is stated at Acts 15:20 did become the official decision as being still binding on Christians.