How did the simple message, spoken by what appeared to be a plain and simple man, His Word, His Body, His Church, be transformed into all of these different branches, denominations, systems and rituals, all so complex and each proud enough of itself to call itself the only way, the right way?
How He must be wounded to be Crucified by us, again and again. How His divided Church is weakened before the determined efforts of Satan and how each soul thus lost tears His Heart again and again.
Sorry Alex, I should have addressed this to both you and Pecos.
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is a false prophet. It is a group that denies orthodox, historical Christian doctrine:
They emphatically deny the Divinity of Christ (Second Person of the Trinity), His bodily resurrection, salvation by grace through faith in Christ, and the Personhood/Godhood of the Holy Spirit being the most egregious errors among many.
Pecos, I know you have been thoroughly indoctrinated by the Watchtower to not listen to anyone outside your group. They’ve told you that the New World Translation is a scholarly, accurate translation of Greek and Hebrew. But, that is NOT true. Don’t take my word for it - a little research into this translation will expose its pernicious fallacies.
I know it probably pointless to discuss these things with you, Pecos, as you WILL NOT listen (at least at this point). I know the Watchtower trains you well to know what you believe and why. The problem is it is all twisted history and doctrine. It’s like trying to unravel a knotted up ball of yarn.
Anyone reading this please understand. The Jehovah’s Witnesses are NOT an orthodox Christian group. This does not mean they are not nice people or an excuse to be mean or rude to them, but their doctrines go against nearly every major historical Christian doctrine. Research them and you will see what I mean.
A good book on the subject is “Kingdom of the Cults” by Walter Martin (now deceased) and there is a wonderful website of many of his speeches on the subject:
http://www.waltermartin.com/whatsnew.html
There are other fine books and Christian apologetic websites on Jehovah’s Witnesses out there as well.
Again, I’m not attacking Pecos as a person. He may well be a very nice guy. I’m sure he is absolutely genuine and sincere in his belief, but sincerity is no guarantee of truth.
Beware of the doctrinal statements this man is making. Your soul depends on it.
P.S. The Watchtowr, Bible and Tract Society (i.e. Jehovah’s Witnesses) is anything BUT simple. A little research into them and their history will demonstrate that as well.
Easy...They added to or took away from the scriptures to create their own view...They invented traditions that even while they are condemned by God, have been given preeminence over God's written words...
The wisdom that can come only from God is replaced by human philosophy (man's wisdom)...