Geoffrey Jackson's New Light Blocks Entry into God's Kingdom

[@mrgordy1980]

Brother Eric. Thank you for your unending clarity and reflecting the more merciful loving nature that both Jesus and Jehovah have for us

[@jan75643]

Yesssssss🙄

[@rebeccawyse5562]

Thank the Lord, not me, is probably what he said. Smile🙂

[@damonrandall9844]

Eric, I just wanted to tell you that whenever I am stressed out about how disgraceful and false the governing body is in their interpretation of the Bible, listening to your voice as you explain things calms me and helps me see things clearly. I watch a lot of other ex-JW’s that help me see things clearly, but most rile me. I do not give this compliment lightly, but you truly are the best at making me feel like I made the right choice of leaving that awful cult! Keep up the work you do consistently! Please, never change!

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Damon Randall - Thank you so very much for your kind words.

[@khadijahdavis1572]

I too left that cult which i was raised in because when i became old enough to make my own choices i begin on a quest for truth and the things i found out was absurd astounding, I'm do grateful to have found out the truth about this organization and religion as a whole, those people are indoctrinated not educated

[@vintage6346]

@@khadijahdavis1572, Good for you! There were several points in my life where I might have made the same decision as you, but I didn't. It seems now that each time I might have left Watchtower, something or someone would intervene to make me believe that things could be on the verge of getting better. Also, there were several people (JW's) who were hoping I would "crash and burn" as a JW, and I didn't want to give them that satisfaction. So, I trudged on.

[@godvsevolutionmythgodvsevo1038]

@@BeroeanPickets So was waiting for you to show Hebrews 11:16 faithful men of old " Now they seek a better country that is a Heavenly " also so-called paradise prophesy understanding of Isaiah 11:6-9 has been changed surprised you haven't touched on that yet the org says they realize now with "new light" from jehovah that it means men or women with animalistic qualities pedophiles and sexual predators are among the sheep they only did this because the so-called apostate has exposed this now they're trying to pretend they brought this to light. Their fake god jehovah seems to get a lot wrong surprised you haven't done any videos on such an important topic.

[@sazziestar202]

Same here, I get really mad and angry at those who I feel lied to me but I have to sit back and remember that they too are victims of the gb lies.

[@alexpinnantonio3625]

Erick, you are a blessing for all the people that left the JW...but still believes in God. Your videos fills a lot of holes in ex jw christians hearts. Thanks so much for your valiant and strenous efforts to light up the meaning of the christian biblical doctrines.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Alex Pinnantonio- thank you so much and we all help each other as members of the body of Christ where there are no men controlling other men and women, only the holy spirit working through the children of God in love and all in union with Christ. "And it was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints [children of God] for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13

[@robertmardis2110]

Thank you Eric! I learn alot from you! I agree 100% with Alex!

[@danelleheathman5385]

Just wanted to say “thank you” for taking your time to teach. I thoroughly enjoy watching Your videos since you are sincere and can back up your comments with scripture.

[@jamaicajw8068]

My brother when I saw this video making the rounds I was Wondering when you are going to make a rebuttal,but final, thanks my brother. It is now one year and a month since I have been disfellowshiped ,I have been through all the various emotions ,but my confort is that I have found the christ ,not that I have lost jehovah but that u have a better relationship with them both.your video have help me greatly look forward to them everytime. I have been a witness for 41 years served as an elder for 24 years, miss my fews friends ,but I am happier.

[@BeroeanPickets]

I can understand so well how you feel. Standing up for truth brings great rewards. If you want, consider visiting our on-line group, mostly all ex witnesses who are searching for deeper Bible understanding. We study the Bible and discuss it in an exegetical way. Beroeans.net/events/

[@honestyb2754]

Congratulations 🎊 🎊 🎊...

[@compositioncompilation]

Ahh..a Jamaican man...lol Suh..waapn? Yuh deh hinna de troot..fi huol heepa time.. denn u gaan!?

[@compositioncompilation]

Prafisi mus fulfill !! Ezekiel 38 a di play book. Rev 11:6 plagues mus come ..but when ? Is Now....an fi di lars hundred ears.!! Negative cansequences ..

[@greenleaf4681]

Been there done that @jamaicajw8068 Not as long, not a man, but my husband blew up too, so I went through it. It's quite a thing.

[@DoctrinesOfGrace]

Eisegesis and Exegesis, best two words I have ever learned. Thanks for all your hard work producing these videos!!!

[@meletivivlon3335]

My pleasure! Welcome to the club of critical thinkers!

[@ellacayodefeyerabend2253]

Dear Beroean, you have no idea how your work have helped my family to find out the truth. I really appreciate your work. Just Thank u

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Jose Maria Arguedas - Thank you so much.

[@pinkgorilla99]

11:22 great point! I love your videos and appreciate the work that goes into them. Thank you and I’m looking forward to the rest of this video.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Awesome, thank you!

[@simonrgalesg]

Hi Eric.. Thank you for your analytical way you deal with these videos. It must be difficult to watch these governing body videos and devote your energy and time to counter their claims biblically. I appreciate you brother. 🙏🏼

[@58divagirl]

Well said Simon!

[@NobleMindedBereans]

Thank you so much Brother Wilson, please stay healthy and safe, we all need your marvelous true knowledge of the Bible. Yes, you are truly a blessing and I would really be heart broken and depressed if something happen to you. This proves the true loving arrangement by Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ, unlike the deception imposed by the GB. Agape!

[@BeroeanPickets]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@NobleMindedBereans]

@@BeroeanPickets Unfortunate the GB is not composed of individuals like yourself Eric. Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ be with you. 🙏🏽

[@eragonzaroc]

May God have mercy on all of us. I will be happy to just be part of anything but Gehenna

[@theeternalstudent6582]

Thank you Eric for your hardwork in posting this video. As you rightly said, there are many critiques to the "new light", but none explained it with the backing of Scriptures like you did. Please continue the good work in our Lord. God bless!

[@MarilynNemeth]

Realizing how many years growing up I was blindly following religious leaders, I now appreciate why Jesus & Stephen when being put to death, they requested God to forgive their persecutors, due to the fact that the religious leaders (priest & Sanhedrin of their day were blind guides.) Many evils have been performed by religious people convinced they were doing the right thing or pleasing God as Paul did which was wicked & wrong before becoming a Christian. So I can appreciate a resurrection of the unrighteous.

[@butziporsche8646]

Thank you Eric and I am looking forward to Part 2.

[@carolwrinkles6204]

Thank you so much , brother, for covering in detail with full use of the scriptures, this last part Jackson gave at Annual meeting. I was shocked at how ridiculous his discussion of so called new light on the resurrection. We are going to listen to this more carefully with our Bible. We also appreciate your series on Saving Humanity.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Carol Wrinkles-thank you for your encouraging thoughts.

[@paulrosser6249]

Eric you explain the scriptures so very clearly. I have personally benefited from your clear explanations and continue to do so. Thank you. Ephesians 4:11-16

[@meletivivlon3335]

Thank you Paul for sharing those excellent scriptures.

[@jaybyrd5556]

You are touching many peoples lives in such a positive way, you need to know that, and keep it up. Truth WILL prevail!

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Jaybyrd- Thank you so much for your encouraging thoughts!

[@BeataWis]

Thank You Brother Eric for Your time and efford,B

[@dawill2doit]

Eric....I love truth, it just makes so much sense! Thank you for sharing the Truth.

[@ruthmoram3861]

Thanks Eric, most interesting. As you say, those who are resurrected cannot be sinful or imperfect since death pays the price of sin. However, although I like to think I am righteous, I have no desire to go to heaven. I love this planet and God's incredible creations. I look forward to a new earth, one ruled by Christ and his fellow kings/priests and I want to stay here. God's tent will be here so I can worship God in his sanctuary here. (WT's translation of the word 'naos' as 'temple' not being correct, as you say.) We could always wait and see. I'm not too worried about what happens really since it has been promised that it will be good.

[@aiercooledengine]

I rather agree with you, we've been told by the apostle Paul that 'we see only in a hazy outline but in that day it will be as face to face'. So the simple truth of salvation in Christ will bring us through.

[@marlaschaefer9245]

I agree with you Ruth.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Hi Ruth, I am of the opinion that we will be on the earth. After all, what King doesn't live in his domain?

[@jehannechild3098]

@Ruth Moram -- I love the gift of Christ more than I love the earth. His life saving sacrifice has even now moved us from death to life. Romans 8:9. Our citizenship is in heaven as Paul writes at Ephesians 2:6 (even if we come to earth with New Jerusalem and etc as Eric points out in his comment). But the goal of our worship of our Father and Christ Jesus is to submit to them--(proskyneo). It always pains me to hear ex Jws (I am one too) say "I don't want to go to heaven because I prefer to live on earth." That preference seems so ungrateful and selfish when Christ sacrificed his life for us and to be with him, because we love him, and want to serve with him, should be our greatest desire --and should come before our love for the creation. I think that tendency to want to be earthbound and fleshly is part of JW indoctrination, that lingers with some, though I know so many of us sincerely love the earth.

[@clintfitzpatrick266]

This is such a convoluted subject. Been a child of dirt to long I guess. I`ve always believed I`d be on the earth in the resurrection but, If I'm part of the first heavenly resurrection I will still be here on the earth ? I`ll have to give this one time, re-watch a time or two. This has always been a much debated and difficult subject so, thanks for doing this one. It`s been on my mind a lot most of my life.

[@MarilynNemeth]

Ask yourself; do you call Jehovah God your father. Then you're a son by means of Christ Jesus. Then as a son you're Christ brother.

[@ckelly5141]

@@MarilynNemeth Beautiful comment!

[@clintfitzpatrick266]

@@MarilynNemeth Excellent point.

[@fangenesis1]

Thank you Eric, you are the guide for all us, your work come from God and Jesus, you so important for all umanity...from Italy I'm Maurizio, i have started looking in you tube to find the truth, the answer of so many years of doubts, and as I watched my first video of you, I understood your deep knowledge and riability...I' ll move on.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Thank you, but I'm just one voice of many. And I believe the number of voices is growing daily. “. . .In proportion as each one has received a gift, use it in ministering to one another as fine stewards of God’s undeserved kindness expressed in various ways. If anyone speaks, [let him speak] as it were [the] sacred pronouncements of God; if anyone ministers, [let him minister] as dependent on the strength that God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. The glory and the might are his forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:10, 11)

[@fangenesis1]

I' m so exciting to join with my first meeting in Italian language...lt Will be a Joy for me

[@BrettLesPaul]

Eric, My wife, who you would know as username ‘Robin Michele’ passed away New Years Day at the age of 56. I wanted you to know because she usually commented on your videos. Robin considered your content to be of great importance for her spiritual journey as well as my own. I look forward to the next, unfortunately to consider alone.

[@BeroeanPickets]

I am so very, very sad to hear that. She has run the race. The reward is hers. If God wills, we shall all be together when we meet with our Lord in the air. 1 Thessalonians 4:17. What a glorious time that will be. Meanwhile, we must endure the temporary loss. My wife of 40 years fell asleep in February 2017. There are no words to describe the feeling of loss even though we know it is only a temporary loss. My condolences, and thank you for letting all of us know. Her positive comments and responses to my videos were a regular source of encouagement to me and others that are working behind the scenes. She will be missed.

[@vintage6346]

November 11 was the last time we heard from her. Her comments were always lovely. She spelled her online name Robin Michele. That's how I was able to see all her comments together, just now. 56 is young. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@BrettLesPaul]

@@vintage6346 thank you for catching my typo!

[@vintage6346]

@@BrettLesPaul, You're welcome, Brett. Her posts couldn't be found on our comments with the other spelling, and I wanted to be sure that Eric would be finding all of them. :)

[@robertmardis2110]

I am so sorry for your loss Brett...you are in my prayers brother!

[@margaretislas2916]

Thank you Eric. You have no idea how much comfort we find in your videos. Please don’t stop posting. Thanks so much ❤

[@BeroeanPickets]

More to come! 😊

[@xtjgloriaestrada6053]

Gracias hermano Eric.. bendiciones y saludos desde Baja California México 🇲🇽

[@rubenlopez3827]

I appreciate the knowledge and the arrangements of leadership that Jesus gives us and love one another love your brother that's one thing that they don't have I pray for those JW's which is one of my family an older my brother Regal Lopez from the Corpus Christi District I was one to be shunned out and I am very happy with the Lord that he has comprehended me in my mind and my heart and my life is going so well with the love I got for Christ thank you brother

[@danieltenke2180]

Thank you Eric for continuing your quest to share the real truth. Your work is much appreciated. The GB's lies and manipulation of scriptures is sick. Your work is truly scholarly. Unique among xJW ministries. Be safe.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@daniel tenke- Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Be safe too!

[@MrAbhc91]

I'll have to re-watch this a couple times for it to paint a full picture but as a JW I can see how how your interpretation might work. Thanks for your work and thoughtful layout.

[@chirwa100]

Take your time and use the bible and the Holy Spirit to guide you. What this man teaches is TRUE. The bible only speaks of TWO groups NOT Four. Immediately you can see how wrong the watchtower is.

[@utubewatcher806]

One flock actually..

[@francesfowler8213]

Thank you Eric for the effort you make to inform us of bible truth ,

[@OmarMartinez-tw4to]

I got in trouble with the Elders for dispursing food boxes and gallons of milk. I'm not a baptized witness but have attended for 5 years. I befriended a warehouse boss that was in charge of dispersing the food boxes and milk. I volunteered my time and trucks and in return he offered me if I could help disperse some of the food boxes and milk because some pallets were starting to be left behind. I said yes and began dispersing them to anyone in the streets that accepted them. I took about half of all my loads to greatful and accepting witnesses. But the elders weren't having it. They declared that if it doesn't come from the organization and elders, its from Babylon the great and thier for not acceptable. Many members were confused because they were identical to the few boxes the elders were giving out. I guess It was the threat of a non member non elder providing more than them that must have scared them. I feel for them. I dont accept thier dum reasons for not being charitable to others outside the organization. That's not what Jesus Christ taught or would ever do. James 1:27. I know alot of witnesses and even elders feel the same but are afraid to disobey. Let's pray and hope more true divine enlightenment comes to the witnesses and even the governing body as well, and the rest of us too!

[@vintage6346]

Watchtower sues those who expose its corruption. It disfellowships those who warn Watchtower of its false doctrines. It hides Jesus from eight million Jehovah's Witnesses, while it trots out a (currently) nine-man "Governing Body" to replace Jesus. It is exactly as you say. Watchtower is jealous that the needs of Witnesses were met by anyone but a "Watchtower endorsed" source. Also, Watchtower's own paltry provisions were an embarrassment.

[@vintage6346]

Watchtower is a book publishing business with huge financial holdings. It pretends to offer true worship. It uses its power to hold people's minds captive and to persecute Christians. It is part of Babylon the Great. God says to get out of Babylon the Great.

[@darrylholcomb9076]

Good job! Bible says we need to be like the Beroean's, examining everything were told!

[@ismaelamadot3893]

Thank you, brother Eric. For this refreshing and thoughtful Bible explanation. It makes a lot of sense. Stay safe and healthy. Keep putting out videos and providing us with "rich spiritual food" for God's flock. Many blessings from Jehovah and Christ. Amador, Kingdom Christian from sunny Puerto Rico.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Ismael Amadot- thank you for your kind thoughts and I hope you stay safe and healthy as well.

[@craigwilliams3823]

Clear as mud. I thank my Lord for his love, mercy and patience for such a lost race of beings.

[@nomadlebowski]

THANK YOU. I am exhausted having been up all night with a pounding heart listening and watching, hanging on your every word..........my eys are blurry so i will wait until i am refreshed to tell you my story. You have saved my life, i am very serious. There is no doubt, after 45 years involved with the "truth", that Yaweh

[@vintage6346]

Three years ago, I went through the same "feeding frenzy" type of experience that you seem to be describing. It was when I read both of Ray Franz' books. I had an epiphamy every few paragraphs. It was an amazing experience. After that, I found Eric's wonderful videos. I'm so glad for you. Good to know you've found freedom.

[@reinaldofranco2966]

Great rebuttal Eric. I swear this “new light” is so dumb 🤦🏻‍♂️ your explanation is so much easier to understand and you tell it like it is.

[@anniesavedbygrace]

Thankyou for a very informative loving video. God bless you brother xx

[@nomadlebowski]

Led me directly to you. THANK YOU SIR.

[@vickymartin9361]

I like your comment on the Exegesis Study method. I believe in Dispensation. All the Bible is written for us and our learning but not all the Bible is written to us. Paul's Ministry was a "Mystery" hid in God before the beginning of the world.

[@PraiseYaHuWaH]

Thank you Brother Eric! True Light!!! P.S. You look like better than ever! You really bounced back and thats inspirational!!!

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Praise Yahuwah -- Thank you so much for your encouraging words.

[@fabibibine]

Thank you for you hard work. :)

[@ericjohndluhos5480]

Amen brother!

[@Alanhock75]

Always look forward to your explanation of the doctrine of this false religion, I store them up to tactfully use when talking to my “ in” relatives- thanks very much

[@andracadicecrawford4256]

I can't believe they have the NERVE to still let Geoffrey Jackson do public speaking...after the ARC debacle!!!!!

[@BeroeanPickets]

Excellent point!

[@thumbstruck]

The Bible doesn't mention pencils....Understanding the cultures at the times of the writing of the books and contextual study is needed.

[@meletivivlon3335]

Able couldn’t have his name written in pencil because pencils weren’t invented then…🤣🤣🤣

[@vanshankguitars]

When was the pencil invented? No bible verse to support that ...

[@58divagirl]

We appreciate you Eric! because I can only imagine how you feel just trying to listen to their ridiculous assumptions and perditions !

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Valerie Jean Isaac -- thank you very much. It truly is wearisome to listen to lies that contradict the teachings found in the Bible.

[@olivesheridan1175]

Thank you, Mr Eric 👍

[@carmenjohnson6232]

Armaggen is not a war but a place which solomon built also rev 16 : 16 is a place

[@dissidentfairy4264]

Another excellent thought provoking video. Sorry for my late reply but my computer crashed/died and I had to buy a new one. So I was without the net for over a week. Life is fun:-)

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Dissident Fairy, so sorry to hear about your computer crashing. I'm glad you liked the video.

[@dissidentfairy4264]

@@BeroeanPickets Thank you, Eric:-)

[@paulconcadora9395]

You know how to bring the light to the light, thank you for sharing your knowledge with me, the truth will shine through the words in the bible scriptures,

[@errolcampbell6985]

It tells us how mislead most of us are. Because we are made to think that we had been living in a time of judgement - we were been told that many years ago and most of us still hold on to it...... when in fact that would be during the thousand years reign of Christ. A lot of us think we are wrestling with God at this point in time... which cause us to believe that only the righteous will come out of great tribulation. Many underestimate the devil's power; hence the belief that God judges us while Satan tramples us. That's the reason why the organization stresses Armageddon rather than helping oppressed brothers to successfully fight their way through the great tribulation.

[@janespitfire9884]

Thank you !!

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Jane Spitfire -You're welcome!

[@massiahson6391]

The governing body is held captive by what ever they believe.

[@jackshishlack3562]

hi, Eric nice to see you again!!!

[@marksalmon5822]

Make sure of all things Great advice.

[@Lillaloppan]

Thank you so very much🤍🙏!

[@BeroeanPickets]

You’re welcome 😊

[@deborahmccauley717]

thank you for this always interesting and on point

[@sammyytube5999]

It is truly disturbing how JW theology could get so close to the facts of the bible, and then twist is for their own agenda. It is truly the greed and selfishness of man that overtook them; and now their works are too manifest by Satan to hide. It is a wonder that JW have a hard time letting go of a hope that is close to scripture, but not exact b/c Satan will not make it possible for any religious institution. As for me, I am finally seeing the prospect of the first-place resurrection for myself even if it may have limits like family building and pets. It took some time to process, study and recover from the brainwash. But the idea that life on earth in the 2 resurrections can eventually become just as worse as our time today...racism, financial struggles, over sexed and worse crimes; then forget it. Sadly, the healthy, rent free, food free and friendly wild animal life is much further out then they could ever imagine. And they are giving up so much of their mind, time and natural loving instinct as they shun their own family to realize the falsehood much later. But if they truly wake up now, they have a head start to the tools needed to preach the truth of Christ.

[@ticktock3526]

All the WT publications no longer available must have been written in pencil!🤔

[@BeroeanPickets]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@exjwwokeup1617]

Thank you for exposing their false teachings and Prophecies

[@shawnandrews8406]

Oh boy. This Governing Body have no idea what they teaching about. They are in such confusion. Read the Scriptures people. Another excellent job Eric.

[@jerryjamify]

Sounds like Good the News of the Kingdom of God at the end of the video. Thank you for a well thought out talk, you are an inspiration. Thank you.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Wow, thank you

[@valhenry2154]

I've rewatched this one, and my question is... Do these "men" actually believe what they spew, or do they know their teachings are false? Its pretty clear to me, but if they knowingly teach falsehoods, well I guess the book they think they are in will be shut to them.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Good question! There must be come awareness, yet there also seems to be some uncanny ability for humans to lie to themselves and believe their own lies. Probably better that we never fully understand that.

[@gr8lydeceved663]

Great point about Jesus' " judgement "..why can he decide to grant immortal life ( or as Sammy h..says "immoral). Immediately to 144k..but it takes an extra 1000 years of testing to decide on GC.

[@johnhelms1485]

According to the organization the great crowd never receives immortality. Only the 144,000 gain immortality.

[@johnhelms1485]

According to the organization the great crowd never receives immortality. Only the 144,000 gain immortality.

[@gr8lydeceved663]

@@johnhelms1485 opps,, I forgot..your right!! So their names go from being written in book of life..in pencil ....to washable crayon..i guess!!...and how's that not a inferior CLASS..??.. talk about a consolation prize

[@johnhelms1485]

@@gr8lydeceved663 yes, it’s definitely a different “class.” The organization loves to draw such distinctions.

[@margaretislas2916]

Eric I would like to watch a video where you explain the cross and the torture stake . Thanks so much in advance. I am confused is they are right or wrong by removing the word cross from the Bible.

[@BeroeanPickets]

It will be a while before I can get round to that topic, but there is evidence that both stakes and crosses were used as torturous execution devices. Witnesses make a great to-do over their rejection of the cross as the means by which Jesus was murdered, because they use any and every means to distinguish themselves from "Christendom" (false Christianity). They will not contemplate the evidence that they are part of Christendom. Should the method by which Jesus was murdered by venerated, be it a cross or a stake? No. Should it serve as a logo to represent Christian faith. I find the thought repugnant. If he had been killed with an ax, or hung with a rope, would we hang an image of that around our neck? Personally, the Witness argument of cross vs. stake is, to me, like arguing over what calibre of bullet was used in a firing squad. But those are all my personal opinions.

[@janetkimber8022]

Truth comes from Jehovah.

[@superdave1263]

Eric, can you address the misconception of the 607 BCE teachings by JW’s? Great show as usual, thanks!

[@superdave1263]

@@alcedo_kf Thank you. Appreciated!

[@frederickdelon6407]

Mat 6:23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! That’s what’s happening to them since the so called judge took over

[@cghrios783]

What I don’t understand is how people in the organization do not dare to ask questions or research. I never became one but I did study for years and left just to be back and do it over again. I think of it now as the need for me to know God. I struggled with accepting their explanation of Revelation and the whole 1914 teachings. I also did not understand why I couldn’t get baptized if I really believe in God and accept Jesus as his son and my savior. Why do I have to go door to door when I talk abt God to whom ever is opened to talk and share my belief in Jesus as the son of God. But they really make us believe that if u walk away ur doomed and that u have no salvation then and that no one but them know the truth. I realize now that I was scared of not being forgiven by God and because they have an explanation for everything they were the ones understanding the Bible better. I did not realize that their teachings are really stuck in my head especially the ones in Revelations. It is confusing at times and I have to watch yr videos a few times to really understand. Sometimes it’s very simple sometimes it isn’t. I do know that the person who taught me (JW) cares for me sincerely and she doesn’t know better. She like u, has been in the organization since she was a little girl. But when I asked why did I have to go from door to door if I didn’t feel right inside and people are rude they would say it’s for witnessing so when God asks them they will know we came to tell them and also because Jesus commanded us to do it. And I should ask God to help me do it then I felt guilty as if I were reveling against God. Then I said ok I’ll do it. It’s very discouraging but in a way it worked out because rather than involve my family into believing in what they teach, I spare them. I don’t want to take them to another church or organization where the teachings are not what I believe because then it’s just the same thing (trinity, images, etc) this is why I am so grateful to have found u. I have watched most of your videos and I await them with urgency. Sometimes it’s hard to accept but it’s easy when your explanations are thorough and u always have scriptures for us to read. Please can you tell us in a video what are the beliefs you have like for instance Who God is for you Jesus and how you relate to him when I talk to him (as a God) (worship) Holy Spirit Heaven who goes there People on earth Armageddon Kingdom End of this system. 1000 years Maybe it’s too much but please forgive me sometimes I think if it did not have any info on the jw’s because then I go back and forth. I get confused. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. I feel sometimes discouraged and walk away but my insides long for God and I feel I have to do something.

[@BoninBrighton]

Look up ‘Dismell’ as a psychological term to describe a physical sensation of disgust 🤢 which might help with your reaction to the wrong teaching of the GB. A brilliant analysis of comparison and total dismantling of a house of cards. Excellent.

[@stevenoverturf2781]

Dear Brother, I've been raised one of Jehovah's Wittnesses, I still believe most of the same things. Dealing with this going to heaven, Re.21:2, and 10, says that New Jerusalem comes down out of heaven. No one is going up to heaven. Jesus said that he and his Father will come down here, Jo.14:23, in fact Jesus says four times that he will come back to the earth

[@fontybits]

The angel told John this: (Revelation 2:22) "Look! I [Jesus] am about to throw her into a sickbed, and those committing adultery with her into GREAT TRIBULATION, unless THEY (those corrupting the Christian congregation) repent of her deeds." A few minutes later, the angel then REFERRED to the great tribulation he'd mentioned earlier: (Revelation 7:14) And he said to me: “These are the ones who COME OUT of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. This strongly indicates that Christians WORLDWIDE will face tests and choices regarding their respective denominations. (IMO) The JW view of a "catastrophic" great tribulation simply nurtures the fear-factor.

[@valhenry2154]

Thank you Eric.

[@davidh5403]

Lots to chew on and will take a while to digest Eric!! Certainly a lot more scripturally logical than the "Jackson gobbledygook"!!

[@leadavis3924]

The promise of a savior happened in Genesis right after the fall. I’m sure everyone who has come after that knew about the promise of GOD. The Old Testament is full of the shadow to what was to come, the New Testament speaks of the substance which is the Savior humanity had been waiting for. The entire Bible is the testimony of Jesus with emphasis on his laws. Noah will be teaching us what it was like living in the shadow

[@christiansimard8350]

Very well explain Eric, the GB try to mess up with the base of our faith, and often the lie is so huge and so illogical to the bible perspective and God personality, this lack of knowledge costs a lot to JW. We are here to give a testimony not to convince, that the job of the Holy Spirit, when you are trained to obey whatever the order in order to be saved the only exit is the power of HS.

[@vintage6346]

Yes, Christian. The holy spirit went into action to help us get free of Watchtower. It probably did this in response to one of our prayers to Jehovah to help us know what to do about the "cognitive dissonance" we were experiencing.

[@Rupunzelsawake]

Eric, you might like to add to your description that this nonsense from Jackson was further elaborated on in the September 2022 WT.

[@akatheheretic3014]

Regardless , of What One sees as the "class" one is part of . . Run🏃, as One intent on 👈 . . Coming in FIRST PLACE 🥇 🤸 !!! 👏😉

[@terridovey7648]

Ohh my gosh... those gb members must be drinking waaay too much!😅😲

[@justinem9215]

On the 32:56 minute mark you said the righteous in heaven will do the work of reconciliation of unrighteous to God. I apologize if I heard that wrong but if I didn't can you show me a scripture to support that. I thought that the first resurrection are those who are granted everlasting life and the 2nd resurrection was for judgment. If you aren't in the 1st resurrection then that's it because it's Jesus who reconciles us to Jehovah. Did I get that wrong?

[@BeroeanPickets]

Hi Justine, The second resurrection isn't to condemnation, but to judgment, meaning there are two possible outcomes, condemnation or aquittal. I'm developing a series to explain all that. The first videos of it are found here: kzbin.info/aero/PLyyw76AUJTT1ea0tRq5VzJrCaft1xReH7 Hope that helps.

[@Freejw]

ORIGINAL 'NEW LIGHT' Watchtower Feb 1888, P3: Charles Taze Russell. “If we were following a man undoubtedly it would be different with us; undoubtedly one human idea would contradict another and that which was light one, two or six years ago would be regarded as darkness now: But with God there is no variableness neither shadow of turning and so it is with truth; any knowledge or light coming from God must be like its author. A new view of truth never can contradict a former truth. New light never extinguishes older light but adds to it. If you were lighting up a building containing seven gas jets you would not extinguish one every time you lighted another, but would add one light to another and they would be in harmony and thus give increase of light: So is it with the light of truth; the true increase is by adding to, not by substituting one for another.” SAMPLING OF JW GOVERNING BODY CONTRADICTIONS- This Generation (Mathew 24:34)... -1927 = The Anointed [Watchtower February 15, 1927 page 62] -1942 = Anyone alive to see 1914 [Watchtower July 1, 1942 page 204] -1995 = Wicked People alive today [Watchtower November 1, 1995 page 19] -2008 = The Anointed [Watchtower February 15, 2008 page 24] Superior Authorities (Romans 13:1)... -1886 = Worldly Governments or Authorities [Studies in the Scriptures Series I - The Divine Plan of the Ages (1886 edition) page 250] -1916 = Worldly Governments or Authorities [Studies in the Scriptures Series I - The Divine Plan of the Ages (1916 edition) page 266] -1929 = Jehovah God and Jesus Christ [Watchtower June 1 and June 15, 1929] -1950 = Jehovah God and Jesus Christ [This Means Everlasting Life (1950) page 197] -1962 = Worldly Governments or Authorities [Babylon the Great Has Fallen! God's Kingdom Rules! (1962) page 548] -1990 = Worldly Governments or Authorities [Watchtower November 1, 1990, page 11] Organ Transplants... -1961 = Conscience choice. [Watchtower August 1, 1961 'Question from Readers'] -1967 = Cannibalistic. [Watchtower November 15, 1967 ‘Questions from Readers’] -1980 = Conscience choice. [Watchtower March 15, 1980, page 31]

[@bigcode2303]

Eric, one thing I really struggle with in Rev 20 is what happens after the 1000 years in regards to the second resurrection. It seems to me, the second resurrection happens after the 1000 years (rev 20:12). Can you help me understand how the second resurrection comes about during the 1000 year reign?

[@jehannechild3098]

@big code --How could the resurrected unrighteous be benefited if they were not allowed into the messianic kingdom of the 1000 years? If they were resurrected after the 1000 year reign of Christ how would they benefit? If Satan is let out to mislead the people after the 1000 years to test them, then how would the unrighteous benefit from their resurrection? It would be living again under Satan's influence, as it seems to me, wouldn't it? Christ died for all mankind and all "redeemable" mankind should have an opportunity to know him. A vast number of people will likely be resurrected not knowing about Christ and his sacrifice, right?

[@BeroeanPickets]

If one assumes that chapter 20 is all one vision, then it does seem to support the idea of a post millennial resurrection. But we have to remember that chapter divisions were added over a thousand years after the Revelation was written and are the result of the bias and interpretation of Bible scribes. I explore why we can view a millennial resurrection as more likely in this video:beroeans.net/2021/07/23/saving-humanity-part-3/

[@loveofthetruth6720]

Can you explain what you mean by your statement "and the second resurrection of the unrighteous to earthly life and a period of judgment after which they can attain to sinless human life on earth." Do you believe in universalism? Or do you fit in eternal death some other way?

[@BeroeanPickets]

@LOVE OF THE TRUTH - I believe in Scripture. The scriptures show that the unrighteous resurrected will have an opportunity to benefit by living under the Messianic Kingdom.

[@lj8428]

Are not the ones spoken of in Rev 7:9 the same as the ones spoken of at Rev 21:3, 4? Rev 7:17 in describing the "great crowd: of Rev 7:9 says "They will hunger no more nor thurst anymore, neither will the sun beat down upon them nor any scorching heat because the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne, will shepherd them, and will guide them to fountains of waters of life. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes." This is similar to the words in Rev. 21:3 ,4. It also echos the words at Isa.49:9, 10 "Say to the prisioners, 'Come out!' to those who are in the darkness, 'Reveal yourselves!' By the ways they will pasture, and on all beaten paths their pasturing will be. They will not go hungry neither will they go thirsty, nor will parching heat or sun strike them. For the One who is having pity upon them will lead them and by the springs of water he will conduct them." This sounds like people on earth being led and blessed by Jehovah. Are you saying that they neither hunger or thirst nor have the sun's heat beat them any longer because they are in heaven? And this is also how God wipes their tears because he takes them to heaven? Or is Isa. 49 referring to humans on the earth blessed by God? Rev. 21:3, 4 says, "The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." So, are these passeges speaking of the same persons, of those in heaven, those on earth, or Rev 9 of those in heaven, Rev 21 of those on earth, Isa 49:10 of those on earth, or those in heaven? To me Rev 21 and Isa 49 are indicitive of those on earth. Rev 7, I'm not certain but the wording and description are so similare to Rev 21 and Isa 49 it seemx like the same ones, does it not??

[@rubenlopez3827]

I felt all this misguided presents since I was a kid I was the one that would go left and they were the ones that would go right and I didn't know why until I got older I saw the hypocrite and the propaganda very young age I know that the love and my family had was not the love of God it was a love of the organization Jacob I would love to set their mind straight and open their eyes acknowledge what damage they're doing to their own and to the Natural that's why I'm getting strong with with with the truth with the book that's written black and white with instructions of the truth would have wholesome love for one another and not separation or unity and a bad way and I thank you

[@erinmorano9740]

Hello Eric. You mention anointed Christians. Who are anointed Christians then?

[@BeroeanPickets]

JW theology causes us to think of anointed Christians versus non-anointed Christians. Actually, all Christians were and are given the holy spirit. Christian in Greek means anointed one, so to say anointed Christian is a redundancy, like saying an anointed anointed one. Of course, calling yourself a Christian doesn't mean you are one. Saying you have the holy spirit guiding you doesn't mean the holy spirit is guiding you.

[@schrecksekunde2118]

*mike drops* Well I guess we're done here, really well done!

[@dianeexley1709]

Hebrews 9:27 And it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. Where does this fit in?

[@BeroeanPickets]

@diane exley, reading the context of Hebrews 9 regarding the redemption of humanity through Christ's blood, verse 27 illustrates the fact that Christ died once for sin. People die only once and the same thing was to be expected to occur with Jesus who made the atonement. In other words, the point is made that Jesus would not have to die repeatedly undergo the pains of death.

[@robinbean4023]

Thanks Eric for your insight into this( it will change again ) We all know they tie themselves in pencils!!! ( I mean knots lol )

[@BeroeanPickets]

LOL

[@wardy2783]

Hi my brother used to be a Jw and he mentioned to me about a book or magazine that he thinks was studied on the weekly bible study at peoples homes and the book was titled peace before the year 2000 he thinks...do you know anything about this? as he cant find any information and thinks it may be covered up by the JWS..... we are based in the uk so dont know if you may have come across this....thanks and God bless

[@fitcwebb]

No. There was never a publication with a year in the title

[@Vanderhoven1]

Superb analysis! Abysmal "scholarship " on the part of the so called Faithful Slave.

[@akatheheretic3014]

@Rick Vann To Say the Least !! 😏

[@gbnomore3918]

I always thought that Mr. Magoo was just a cartoon caricature. Hmmm, yes he still is BUT the real Mr. Magoo was at least entertaining. Thanks for explaining this Geoffrey MaGOOF's antics so profoundly!

[@sammeepins6382]

@Beroean Pickets Thank you for your videos brother! I’m hoping you can help clarify John 5:29 for me. You say around 49:25 that this verse says children of God will be resurrected to a heavenly spirit life and a second resurrection of the unrighteousness to a earthly life and period of judgment after which they can attain sinless human life on earth… but looking at John 5:29, in no versions that I have seen does it say the unrighteousness are given an earthly life or judgement period, but rather their resurrection is of condemnation. ““Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out-those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.” ‭‭John‬ ‭5:28-29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “and they will rise again. Those who have done good will rise to experience eternal life, and those who have continued in evil will rise to experience judgment.” ‭‭John‬ ‭5:29‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “and come forth-those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.” ‭‭John‬ ‭5:29‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ And then Rev 20:11 on, says the books were opened and the dead who are given up are judged and anyone who’s name was not written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire, along with death and hades. I’m not sure if I’m misunderstanding you? 😥 I’m very confused, from what I read here, the unrighteous get called out of death straight to judgment and second death. I don’t see any scripture saying they have a earthly life and judgement period, just straight judgement? I hope I’m representing your thoughts here correctly. I’d love some clarification and scriptural support if that is indeed what you meant 🤓 Kindest regards! God bless you 🙏🏼

[@BeroeanPickets]

New Living Translation and they will rise again. Those who have done good will rise to experience eternal life, and those who have continued in evil will rise to experience judgment. English Standard Version and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. Berean Study Bible and come out-those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. Berean Literal Bible and will come forth--those having done good to the resurrection of life, and those having done evil to the resurrection of judgment. King James Bible And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. New King James Version and come forth- those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. New American Standard Bible and will come out: those who did the good deeds to a resurrection of life, those who committed the bad deeds to a resurrection of judgment. NASB 1995 and will come forth; those who did the good deeds to a resurrection of life, those who committed the evil deeds to a resurrection of judgment. NASB 1977 and shall come forth; those who did the good deeds to a resurrection of life, those who committed the evil deeds to a resurrection of judgment. Amplified Bible and they will come out-those who did good things [will come out] to a resurrection of [new] life, but those who did evil things [will come out] to a resurrection of judgment [that is, to be sentenced]. Christian Standard Bible and come out-those who have done good things, to the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked things, to the resurrection of condemnation. Holman Christian Standard Bible and come out-those who have done good things, to the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked things, to the resurrection of judgment. American Standard Version and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they shall come out: those who have done good things, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil deeds, to the resurrection of judgment. Contemporary English Version and they will come out of their graves. Everyone who has done good things will rise to life, but everyone who has done evil things will rise and be condemned. Douay-Rheims Bible And they that have done good things, shall come forth unto the resurrection of life; but they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment. English Revised Version And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done ill, unto the resurrection of judgment. GOD'S WORD® Translation and they will come out of their tombs. Those who have done good will come back to life and live. But those who have done evil will come back to life and will be judged. Literal Standard Version and they will come forth; those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced evil things to a resurrection of judgment. New Heart English Bible and will come out; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life; and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment. Weymouth New Testament they who have done what is right to the resurrection of Life, and they whose actions have been evil to the resurrection of judgement. World English Bible and will come out; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life; and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment. Young's Literal Translation and they shall come forth; those who did the good things to a rising again of life, and those who practised the evil things to a rising again of judgment.

[@faithm3863]

I am sorry if I seem ignorant but i still don’t know what the new light is? Can someone just clearly say what the new light is? If possible of course as i see many people confused. Thanks

[@BeroeanPickets]

If you try to keep up with their ever-changing new light, you'll be left with your head spinning.

[@faithm3863]

@@BeroeanPickets lol you made me laugh, it is true but because I still talk to a few of my friends that don’t know I’m out it is important to me to know about this so I can bring this up and help them. That is the only reason I want to know. Thanks 🙏

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@faithm3863 The former light was that the good thing or vile things they did were things done during the 1000 years, but now they represent things done in this lifetime.

[@faithm3863]

@@BeroeanPickets thank you 🙏

[@phillbobaggins5962]

Hi Eric, great video once again, though I got lost once or twice with your recap on Watchtower resurrections (So many), understandable of course, unravelling that maze is enough for the best of us to get confused, your summation at the end was very welcome, I must admit I have no desire to live in heaven, and await whatever is coming as long as I am reunited with my very dear and beautiful wife who I miss so deeply, whatever will be, will be, I trust in Jehovah and his dear son to be gracious to all mankind, and that his glorious purpose in the beginning will not be derailed by the rebellion that started in heaven that brought down the human family. How close we are to the end of this Satanic system, who knows? Whether you or I will see it is doubtful, I have buried so many close to me that thought they would never perish in this system, but they have. Growing up in the 1960s, being told as a youngster that you 'Young teenagers will never see old age', 'Millions now living will never die', 'This generation (1914) will not pass away' '1975' etc, so many lies, and then waking up from this hypnosis in 2014 was confusing and painful for both my wife and I, but we had 7 years of freedom together before she passed as you know, I will never be trapped in any organized religion again, and I cannot wait for them all to be destroyed by Jehovah, truly the trappings of men, keep up the good work you do Eric it is so much appreciated, words cannot express our gratitude. PS: I made some changes to my name and avatar, (used to be PhillGates). You might also be interested in the book I have been reading to understand where all this convoluted Watchtower teachings came from, the book is entitled 'The Watchtower and The Masons' can be downloaded free, very interesting background to Russel, the time period and Philosophy, religion, and the Masons. Link: whale.to/c/Watchtower_and_the_Masons.pdf

[@lj8428]

At point 21:50 to 21:57 you day Witnesses are taught that this a parable that mean that everyone on earth will die eternally? I don't think Witnesses are taught everone on earth will die eternally, are they?

[@BeroeanPickets]

Alas, yes, the teaching is that those who are killed at Armageddon do not come back in the resurrection and to survive, one has to be in Jehovah's Organization, aka jw.org

[@lj8428]

Yes, I know the teaching well. But you know Jeffrey Jackson said at the Austrailian hearing that it would be presumtuous to say that Jehovah's Witnesses are the only channel that God is using. That would be especially true if the organization has become apostate, as was fortold in Scripture. The Bible also fortold many false teachers and false prophets would arise, esp. in the end times. So, since judgement begins with the house of God, that means it is judged before Satan's world. Just like Jerusalem was destroyed, so too will be the case during the judgment. They no longer say Christendom was forshadowed by ancient apostate Jerusalem...so then what does it forshadow?

[@lj8428]

The Watchtower has been right about many of the Bible's basic teachings, no hell fire, no immortal soul, eternal life on restored paradise earth, etc. They've preached the Kingdom of God, though not fully understanding everything about it. Neither did Jesus disciples understand everything about it. They thought Jesus would become an earthly king in their time. It didn't mean they were not true disciples because of lack of understanding all things. The Watchtower has also been wrong about many things. Many teachings changed after Russell's time. We need to realize that we need to be willing to adjust our understanding of things if we see we're obviously wrong. The deciples had to adjust their view about the king and the kingdom and realize it was a heavenly kingdom, with a heavenly king, not like the earthly human kings who failed miserably, for the most part.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@lj8428 Christianity is the house of God. Like ancient Israel, it has gone apostate. JWs are just one small part of Christendom. Geoffrey Jackson acted cowardly at the Australian Royal commission because nothing in the publications nor in the actions (works) of the Governing Body nor the Elders that they direct indicates that they accept that there might be other channels of communication. He lied under oath because he had to do what he could to protect the money of the Organization from the findings of the ARC. Why not speak the truth and rely on Jehovah for protection? “. . .But as for the cowards and those without faith and those who are disgusting in their filth and murderers and fornicators and those practicing spiritism and idolaters and all the liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulphur. This means the second death.”” (Revelation 21:8) “Outside are the dogs and those who practice spiritism and those who are sexually immoral and the murderers and the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices lying.’” (Revelation 22:15)

[@lj8428]

Well, perhaps we agree on some things. It does seem Geoffrey Jackson was being evasive. He didn't give a yes or no answer. Of course, if you consider that he was saying that the Watchtower is presumtuous, perhaps he wasn't lying. He just said that for them to say they were the only channel would be presumptuous. So, by doing that, he's basically inferring to some 8M + Jehovah's Witnesses that the Watchtower is presumptious to say it is God's ONLY channel. So there could be another channel Jehovah God is using or even many. I'm not in agreement at all with the WT policies on dealing with abuse situations and victims. Jehovah will deal with them. As far as Christanity being the house of God, I'd say it is, yes, and it's got wheat and weeds mixed as Jesus parable said it would. It's the angels job to separate them. As for Christendom being Christianity, just check the history. The head of that troop was a full fledged sun worshipper, non Christian pagan Roman Emperor Constintine. He wasn't even baptized. How can a church, headed by a Pagan be "Christian". Christendom is a church of a pagan Roman Emporer. So, he got baptized on his deathbed, he was pagan when he established Christendom. Christ Jesus is the head of Christianity. The head of a nation or people or religion determines its nature and purpose. The head of a religion reveals its god.

[@jgomez1032]

matthew 23:13….. They close the doors of heaven and they themselves do not go

[@ja-nh6tr]

Esperoo que este pronto en español!! 😀😀

[@BeroeanPickets]

Saldrá pronto en español, tal vez una semana más o menos.

[@ja-nh6tr]

@@BeroeanPickets lo esperare con entusiasmo hermano Wilson, gracias por el trabajo que hace usted y los demás que están en esto. Saludos a todos

[@obudzciesie863]

I finally get it. It always seemed unfair to me that Daniel or Noah, though faithful to God until their death, had to be tested again. He also never stuck to the Bible. You touched upon these points as well, as I thought it would be in the resurrection. As children of God, we are to be resurrected to heaven, as clearly stated in the Bible. But then there is the thought of Jerusalem as coming down from heaven. So after the resurrection, we will be like the Lord, and then we will reign with Him on earth - that's how I understand it today. But whether it will be exactly like that does not bother me, I know it will be better than I can imagine - it is enough for me (1Cor2: 9), I am waiting for the next movie. (I am using the translator ;) )

[@BeroeanPickets]

@Obudźcie się! The scripture at 1 Cor 2:9 is from Isaiah 64:4. Then see verse 10 where Paul says, "But God has revealed what that will be by the Spirit." The children of God receive the things of spirit of God. "We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us." 1 Cor 2:12. We don't know all things, but we know that when Christ comes we will be like him. As we read at 1 John 3:2 : "Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is."

[@cygnustsp]

Nobody in the bible thought resurrection was anything but becoming living human beings again

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@cygnustsp Not true. “Beloved ones, we are now children of God, but it has not yet been made manifest what we will be. We do know that when he is made manifest we will be like him, because we will see him just as he is.” (1 John 3:2) “So it is with the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised up in incorruption. 43 It is sown in dishonor; it is raised up in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised up in power. 44 It is sown a physical body; it is raised up a spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual one. 45 So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living person.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 However, what is spiritual is not first. What is physical is first, and afterward what is spiritual. 47 The first man is from the earth and made of dust; the second man is from heaven. 48 Like the one made of dust, so too are those made of dust; and like the heavenly one, so too are those who are heavenly. 49 And just as we have borne the image of the one made of dust, we will bear also the image of the heavenly one. 50 But I tell you this, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit God’s Kingdom, nor does corruption inherit incorruption.” (1 Corinthians 15:42-50)

[@cygnustsp]

@@BeroeanPickets every Christian since the beginning knew that resurrection was of the physical body, what makes you and JEHOVAH's Witnesses think you know better?

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@cygnustsp You must realize, at least I hope you realize, that stating something without providing any Scriptural proof is meaningless to a serious Bible student.

[@truthseeker9360]

Regarding the Heavenly hope at acts 2:34 it said even David would not Ascend to the heavens? Does that mean Faithful Men of old will be resurrected on Earth ? And also do I understand correctly that the great crowd that washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb will attain heavenly life? And what about those of us who have the desire to live forever on Earth? If you could please help me out with these questions

[@BeroeanPickets]

@ truth seeker, The Bible does not reveal everything to us, but there are scriptures that make it clear that there will be only two resurrections, one of the resurrection of the RIGHTEOUS to be with Christ as kings and priests, and the other, the resurrection of the UNRIGHTEOUS to earth. These are clearly stated both at Acts 24:15 (and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked) and John 5:28,29 (Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice 29and come out-those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment). The Governing Body, of course, has made up additional groups of resurrected ones, but those groups have no scriptural backing in the Bible. The scripture at Luke 13:28 says "There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out." (This could be that those left out are the unrighteous on earth as they are not destroyed but thrown out of the Kingdom of God). Also, the verses at Hebrews 11:39,40 say: These [men and women of old] were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. God had planned something better for us, so that TOGETHER WITH US they would be made perfect." So the Bible shows the Faithful men and women of old will not be resurrected to judgment as they were not unrighteous. As for the question of those who want to live forever on earth......all I can say is that is an outcome of JW indoctrination to be content as less than a child of God. Think about it. If we die to ourselves as did Christ (Phil 2:6-8), then our desire is to be with Christ so we can serve others, too. We will be children of God and show the fruit of love as we are directed by the holy spirit. Therefore, we will naturally and intensely love Christ more than the earth (as much as we all love the earth). Being a child of God adopted into God's family means that we will be serving as Kings and priests and will not be locked away in a distant heavenly realm never to return to the earth. For instance, at Revelation 21:2 we see New Jerusalem coming down from the heavens to heal the earth. I think it is more useful to think about being part of the resurrection of the righteous, and not worry about where those righteous will be living. After all, Jesus did say at Luke 14:2,27 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters-yes, even his own life-he cannot be My disciple. 27And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple." So perhaps those who prefer to live on earth have already decided not to be a part of the resurrection of the righteous because they don't love Jesus more than their families or the earth. I tend to think that Jehovah's Witness leadership has groomed a group of people who don't want to live according to the righteous standard of Christ and are content to be "lesser Christians" who don't love Jesus in the way his disciples did and currently do. The idea of a righteous Great Crowd of other sheep living on earth is nonsense according to scripture.

[@vintage6346]

Phillipians 3:13 and 14 epitomizes this discussion. It says, "13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus."

[@Pursuepeace0715]

every time the GB mentions 1914 based on wrong date of 607 BC date. The next sentence after thst is lies lies.