Essays and Commentary in English
Essays and Commentary in English
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A Love Beyond Comprehension
A Love Beyond Comprehension
For us to grasp a new concept, we must be able to relate it to something we know. Therefore, whenever a good frame of reference is lacking, we find that our comprehension is
Blood and Life, Law and Love
Blood and Life, Law and Love
The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.—2 Corinthians 3:6, New Revised Standard Version.
What is now discussed is not to imply in any way that the use of blood is not without its
Brainwashing
Brainwashing
On the points they present, opponents of the Witness religion are quick to categorize it as a “cult” and speak of members being “brainwashed.” One thing that I believe each of us needs to
Eternal Life On Earth?
Eternal Life On Earth?
You mentioned questions regarding life on earth. As for the manner of the resurrection and all the details, I don’t see reason for dogmatism. Likewise as regards life on earth. I am perfectly happy
The Earliest Civilization and the Bible
The Earliest Civilization and the Bible
According to the first chapters of the Bible, the earliest human civilization on earth began in and around Mesopotamia in the Near East. If this is correct, we should expect to find in this area
The Flood of Noah’s Time
The Flood of Noah’s Time
A question that arises for some is with regard to the Genesis account of the Noachian flood. Some are disturbed by claims that ancient Mesopotamian documents give a chronology that would extend the
The Importance of a Personal Relationship with God and His Son
The Importance of a Personal Relationship with God and His Son
Christ emphasized the personal nature of that relationship. (Matthew 10:32, 33) His call is, "Come to me." not come to an organization or to a church or denomination. (Matthew 11: 28)
Is the WATCHTOWER God's Only Organization?
Is the WATCHTOWER God's Only Organization?
I want you to have the freedom I found freedom from worry and fear from wondering whether you've made a terrible mistake and that you'll suffer the consequences I want you to to be able to look at life with new eyes - to live your life fully as a follower of Christ Jesus free from any negative influence to live with peace in your heart. First, I think especially those who like me grew up in the watchtower in the culture there with their lives saturated with Watchtower beliefs.
What Can I Do?
What Can I Do?
“The days will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.” (Luke 17:22, NAB) When faced with trials and perplexing problems, we so very much
What Does It Mean To “Know God?”
What Does It Mean To “Know God?”
Many are familiar with Jesus’ words at John 17:3: “This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” ( NRSV) What, however, is involved in “
What Is “Eternal Life?”
What Is “Eternal Life?”
In prayer to his Father, Jesus said: “This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3, NRSV) These words reveal that eternal life is
What About Immortality and the Death State?
What About Immortality and the Death State?
As for the question about the meaning of soul, spirit and immortality in the Scriptures, it often comes down to a more basic question and that is, what the Scriptures teach about death and the
What is the Holy Spirit?
What is the Holy Spirit?
In discussions as to the identity of the Holy Spirit, argumentation generally revolves around the issue of personality or a connection with a triune God.
The Only True God - A Scriptural Study On The Trinity
The Only True God - A Scriptural Study On The Trinity
Most of those who believe in the Trinity feel inadequate in comprehending this concept, and incapable of explaining it to others. Therefore, a scriptural examination of this doctrine is in order to clarify the relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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