1Jo 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love throws fear outside, because fear exercises a restraint. Indeed, he that is under fear has not been made perfect in love. – NWT
WELCOME TO THIS CITY OF REFUGE
AND SANCTUARY FOR STUDIOUS AND INQUIRING MINDS.
Acts 17:10, 11: Immediately by night the brothers sent both Paul and Silas out to Be-roe’a, and these, upon arriving, went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now the latter were more noble-minded than those in Thes-sa-lo-ni’ca, for they received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily as to whether these things were so. – NWT
You are anonymous here. You can speak to other Jehovah’s Witnesses, former Jehovah’s Witnesses, Bible Students and other Christians. When posting your comments, you will be able to use a Pen Name. Your e-mail address and website info are completely optional. No one can identify you. No one can report you. You have a home and quiet place to pray and honestly investigate scriptures. It is not our purpose to indoctrinate you, but merely to provide you with resources for further study of Jehovah’s word. You are not alone. You have friends.
Romans 14:4 Who are you to judge the house servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for Jehovah can make him stand. – NWT
2 Tim 1:7 (Amplified Bible) - For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but He has given us a spirit of power and of love and of calm {and} well–balanced mind {and} discipline {and} self–control.
Gal 5:1 – Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. NKJV
Gal 5:13 – For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. NKJV
2Co 3:17 – …where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. NWT
John 8:31, 32 – And so Jesus went on to say to the Jews that had believed him: “If YOU remain in my word, YOU are really my disciples, and YOU will know the truth, and the truth will set YOU free. NWT
If 1 John 4:8 says “God is love,” then shouldn’t love, not fear, be our motivation to serve Jehovah? Are you serving Jehovah in a certain way because you are afraid/fearful of being destroyed in Armageddon?
Hebrews 13:6 (Amplified Bible) – So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me?
estoy contenta por haber encontrado esta direccion de amigos testigos de Jehova. es primera vez que entro y lo encuentro de mucho provecho espiritual y aprendizaje, soy estudiante de la biblia.
Possible translation:
I am happy for having found this address of friends of Jehovah’s witnesses. this is the first time that entered and find it much spiritual benefit and learning, I am a student of the bible.
Bienvenido, estamos muy contentos de tener que escuchar. Disponer de tiempos en que se transmiten en directo por adobe connect. (welcome, we are glad to have you. Please check the times when we have adobe connect.) In Christ Jacqueline
Welcome Joy, I too am an ex Jw and have found joy in the “freedom of the sons of God”!
Ken- It’s great to have you on board too. We hope to hear more from you.
I am an ex-Jehovah’s Witness but I am still a loving and devoted Child of God Our Heavenly Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ. I would like to be a member of this group and hear what other’s have to share as well as to lovingly share myself about my Christian path in this life. Thank You.
Hi Joy, welcome!!! Sorry taking so long to answer you but we were on the wednesday night skype and phone study. Everyone there is an ex-witness including 4 x elders tonight. I wish you had come on we could have verbally welcomed you. Could you please tell us you experience and how you got to this point. Our convention from the past weekend is up and I was on the testimony part saturday giving facts about this unique site for those finding their way out. I’ll wait for your reply and anyone can join in. Bye Your sister in Christ, Jacqueline
My dear Sister Joy, Since I’ve found the Bible Students Philipians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always;I shall say again: rejoice!” has become my mantra! I’ve learned the freedom that GOD (Jehovah, Yahweh)meant for us to know as his servants. This has brought me a Joy beyond any I’ve even known. I’m not dictated as to what I am to believe or how I am suppose to act. By studying GOD’s word I am personally capable of knowing what to believe and how to act. In fact, just as the song say “MAKE THE TRUTH YOUR OWN.” But that’s NOT what the Watchtower wants. I’m so thrilled to have another sister here. I’m a former Witness of a little over 20 years. Please share your story with us.
Joy – we could love to hear about your experiences. You can comment on the Testimonials page or anywhere. If you want to joint our Wednesday night Bible Study you can find information here: http://www.friendsofjehovahswitnesses.com/2011/12/03/dec-14-study-ransom-and-restitution-you-are-invited-to-join-us/
Also, on most Sunday mornings the Chicago Bible Students will have a live broadcast of one of the services. We will usually post an anouncment on this site each weak if the service will be broadcast.
Deep thinking – adds a new dmiensoin to it all.
Lois – Yes, it’s always good to think deeply about scriptures, rather than to just accept what we have been taught.
Thanks need more information
Hi David, which subject interest you more. We can dialogue or point you to the subject on this site or send out booklet or book on your subject. Thank you for commenting and welcome.