Who are the Friends of Jehovah’s Witnesses who have created this website?
We are your brothers and sisters, the children of the original Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, founded and guided by Pastor Charles Taze Russell until his death in 1916. Afterward, Judge Rutherford took control of the Society, removed the editorial committee (designated in Pastor Russell’s Will) and cast out of Bethel those still loyal to the original teachings. Many left the Society as they saw the doctrines changing and the spirit of love changing to the spirit of fear. Many of those who left, or were disfellowshipped, formed the Associated Bible Students. We are set up just like the original Bible Students in the days of Pastor Russell. There is no governing body, except that Pastor Russell’s teachings remain a guiding influence among us. Each Bible Student Group elects their own elders and deacons, just as was the practice in the early church and in the early Truth movement in Pastor Russell’s day. We hold no ill will to the Society or the brethren who make it up. In the spirit of love, we extend the warm hand of greetings and fellowship.You can find more on the history of the Associated Bible Students here, here and here
Bible Student and Jehovah’s Witnesses and Former JWs are meeting on a facebook page that Br. Joe Emerson set up. You can join the group here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/323128587711766/
Do you still believe in the Pyramid stuff?
Hi Sven, this is Jacqueline, I am not familiar with the pyramid. I heard of it when I was a witness but have never embraced it. Other brothers might like to comment also. I do also realize the 19th century was an age of experimentation and knowledge was exploding. Many things that we now know more about was not known then.Among the BS we allow for difference of opinion.My axion is always: “Is it a salvation issue”? If it is I will explore, if not I read and go on. I also would like to add that there are other later Authors that find it amazing and fascinating as to how these measurements are in the Bible. One such book that speaks of the 3 pyramids and the great one is on the internet. I have not read much on this subject but I am impressed non the less. Thank you so much for commenting In Christian love.
Most people would think that anyone who would think there is something Bible related to they pyramid must be crazy. But it is sort of like the Christian that asks the JW at their door, “Do you believe in the Trinity?” Once the Christian hears the JW does not accept the Trinity, they conclude the JW is crazy and part of a cult, without ever considering the evidence. In the 1800s there was an exploding interest in science. Many Christians were considering whether Isaiah19:19-20 had anything to do with the Great Pyramid. Isaiah19:19-20: “In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD [Jehovah] in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD. And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD [Jehovah] of hosts in the land of Egypt…” Although many people find this topic exciting and faith strengthening, it is merely a confirmation of what is already taught in the Bible. No new concepts come out of it other than an amazement that Jehovah complete plan for man was laid out in this marvelous structure even before Moses had received the Law Covenant. It confirms that God is not simply reacting to events as they occur to try to fix problems, but rather knows the end from the beginning and that everything is moving forward according to his plan and time table. You can find more about the Great Pyramid here: http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2010/10/the-great-pyramid-witness-to-jehovah/