Friends of Jehovah's Witnesses http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com A Fear-Free Zone Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:57:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Feb 22, Wednesday Night – Call in to Our Bible Study – Heavenly and Earthly Natures are Distinct http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/21/feb-15-wednesday-night-call-in-to-our-bible-study-heavenly-and-earthly-natures-are-distinct/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/21/feb-15-wednesday-night-call-in-to-our-bible-study-heavenly-and-earthly-natures-are-distinct/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:46:04 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4140 Our next Bible Study will begin on February 22, Wednesday evening. Prepare for the lesson by hearing the chapter 10 read – Listen here: or read the chapter yourself here:

You can participate by calling in under our Skype Name: BibleStudentFriends . Those who do not have Internet access, or are not comfortable with Skype, Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/21/feb-15-wednesday-night-call-in-to-our-bible-study-heavenly-and-earthly-natures-are-distinct/feed/ 0 Cleansing From Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/19/cleansing-from-filthiness-of-flesh-and-spirit/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/19/cleansing-from-filthiness-of-flesh-and-spirit/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:32:09 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4165 “Having, therefore, these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”–2 Cor. 7:1.

R4974 – IN OUR TEXT the expression, “filthiness of the flesh,” seems to be a general one, in contrast with the Divine purity in which man was Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/19/cleansing-from-filthiness-of-flesh-and-spirit/feed/ 1 Who is the “Little Horn” of Daniel 7:8, 24, 25? http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/18/the-little-horn-of-daniel-78-24-25-is-the-papacy/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/18/the-little-horn-of-daniel-78-24-25-is-the-papacy/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:11:25 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4159 Daniel 12 refers to three periods of time: 1260, 1290, and 1335 days. These prophetic days are generally understood to represent years, which began to count “from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up.” (Daniel 12:11) The date when Papacy was “set up” with Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/18/the-little-horn-of-daniel-78-24-25-is-the-papacy/feed/ 0 Pressing Toward the Mark of the High Calling http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/16/pressing-toward-the-mark-of-the-high-calling/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/16/pressing-toward-the-mark-of-the-high-calling/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:55:47 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4150 Counsel from C.T. Russell [R1884 : page 249] “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”–Phil. 3:14.

THESE were the words of one of the most earnest and faithful runners for the prize of the high calling of the Gospel Church. The speaker was a man Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/16/pressing-toward-the-mark-of-the-high-calling/feed/ 3 Are the Christian and Jewish Sabbath the same? http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/12/are-the-christian-and-jewish-sabbath-the-same/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/12/are-the-christian-and-jewish-sabbath-the-same/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:55:13 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4136

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

The Sabbath was put in place by God as a way for his children to stop – to stop their lives for a day and be able to look up, gain perspective and then once again move forward. In the 10 Commandments, the Sabbath is clearly Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/12/are-the-christian-and-jewish-sabbath-the-same/feed/ 0 Listen to “Are there Secrets to Staying in Love?” http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/12/listen-to-are-there-secrets-to-staying-in-love/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/12/listen-to-are-there-secrets-to-staying-in-love/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:54:45 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4134 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered.”

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Listen Here: http://www.christianquestions.net/en/2012mp3/696_Are_there_Secrets_to_Staying_in_Love_02_12_12.mp3

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Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/12/listen-to-are-there-secrets-to-staying-in-love/feed/ 0 The Origin of the Trinity: From Paganism to Constantine http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/10/the-origin-of-the-trinity-from-paganism-to-constantine/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/10/the-origin-of-the-trinity-from-paganism-to-constantine/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:50:12 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4119 [RULES ABOUT TRINITY DISCUSSION: Maximum of 500 words per day or your comments will be removed. Do not post a comment unless you are willing to thoughtfully and honestly consider any responses.]

While the majority of the Christian world considers the concept of the Trinity vital to Christianity, many historians and Bible scholars agree that Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/10/the-origin-of-the-trinity-from-paganism-to-constantine/feed/ 0 How To Choose a Bible Translation http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/09/how-to-choose-a-bible-translation/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/09/how-to-choose-a-bible-translation/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:08:24 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4100 Every scripture inspired of God (is) also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness. That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.—2 Timothy 3:16, 17 (ASV)

Which translation of the Bible is best for the devoted Christian? How faithful is it Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/09/how-to-choose-a-bible-translation/feed/ 1 Who Will Survive Armageddon? Only Those in the Jehovah’s Witness Organization (Ark)? Listen to the Feb 4 Conference Call http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/04/feb-4-conference-call-who-will-survive-armageddon-only-those-in-the-jehovahs-witness-organization-ark/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/04/feb-4-conference-call-who-will-survive-armageddon-only-those-in-the-jehovahs-witness-organization-ark/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:51:09 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=3991 You can listen to the recording by clicking here

Join us for a Saturday evening conference call. What does the Bible Actually say? Will everyone who is not a Jehovah’s Witness die when Armageddon comes?

Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/04/feb-4-conference-call-who-will-survive-armageddon-only-those-in-the-jehovahs-witness-organization-ark/feed/ 0 Facebook – Meet Bible Students, Former JWs and maybe even Freedom Seeking JWs http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/02/facebook-meet-bible-students-former-jws-and-maybe-even-freedom-seeking-jws/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/02/02/facebook-meet-bible-students-former-jws-and-maybe-even-freedom-seeking-jws/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:59:57 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=4011 Meet and get to know other Former JWs, Bible Students and maybe even Conscience Class JWs who are seeking an outlet for freedom of expression

Facebook – Friends of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Facebook – Kingdom Christians – administered by Joe Emerson

Facebook – Charles Taze Russell for Truth – administered by Ronald Day

 

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Listen Here:

http://www.christianquestions.net/en/2012mp3/691_Does_God_Play_Favorites_01_08_12.mp3

We all have our favorites. Favorite colors, seasons, sports, teams, foods. Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/28/4048/feed/ 1 The harvest is a conclusion of a system of things [the end of the Age] http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/15/the-harvest-is-a-conclusion-of-a-system-of-things-the-end-of-the-age/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/15/the-harvest-is-a-conclusion-of-a-system-of-things-the-end-of-the-age/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:47:19 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=3979 “. . .the Harvest is the End of the Age. ..” Matthew 13:39 NAS (… the conclusion of the system of things NWT)

A harvest is the gathering of the results of a preceding growing season. Jesus—at the request of his Apostles—actually interpreted his parable about “the harvest” at the “end of Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/15/the-harvest-is-a-conclusion-of-a-system-of-things-the-end-of-the-age/feed/ 3 Christian Growth, Relationships and Ethics http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/14/christian-growth-relationships-and-ethics/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/14/christian-growth-relationships-and-ethics/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:12:06 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=3961 Christianity is not a religion that is best developed in the monastery of a solitary life. It is forged and molded in countless associations with others. Jesus walked the main thoroughfares of ancient Judea. He rubbed shoulders with thousands. Crowds thronged around him. His social life ranged from meals at the homes of the Pharisees Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/14/christian-growth-relationships-and-ethics/feed/ 0 The Historic Journey of Jehovah’s Written Word http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/07/the-historic-journey-of-jehovahs-written-word/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/07/the-historic-journey-of-jehovahs-written-word/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:42:53 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=3940 The historic journey of the Word of God reads like a dramatic mystery novel, complete with political intrigue, brave heroes, hush money, treachery and murder.

To the sincere Christian, the Bible is not just a compilation of wise proverbs and interesting stories, but it is a priceless treasure—the words and thoughts of the Divine Creator Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/07/the-historic-journey-of-jehovahs-written-word/feed/ 2 The Day of the Lord Comes as a Thief http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/07/the-day-of-the-lord-comes-as-a-thief/ http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/07/the-day-of-the-lord-comes-as-a-thief/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:04:26 +0000 Peter K. (admin) http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/?p=3937 “. . . the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night . . . But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” 1 Thess. 5:2-4

To many Christians, the second coming of Christ is an earth shattering event. If so, how do Read more...]]> http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2012/01/07/the-day-of-the-lord-comes-as-a-thief/feed/ 25