Learning How to Fish: The Benefits of Exegetical Bible Study (Examining Daniel Chapter 12)

[@lyndawymerjanemarple1262]

I look forward to your talks. You are helpful in understanding the scriptures. Thank you for the time & research that you put into your work!

[@JamesRichardWiley]

Notice how difficult it is to understand the scriptures. Perhaps your reality based intellect rejects it as nonsense.

[@amazingueone3105]

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[@arlittleredfox7671]

I've studied that way to a degree, but you have made it clearer, specially the point about "clearing the mind and removing the understanding we THOUGHT we had. I think we 'study' to obtain knowledge. We 'review' our knowledge to clarify our belief. And when our belief is clear our faith is stronger. Thanks to you, fishing is no longer a struggle.

[@chicknpi]

You're the best! Don't get a big head, lol. I just want you to know that you make such good common sense and I really appreciate you!

[@elainerogers6884]

I am so excited to have someone who really is in search for truth. Thank you so much for your assistance with these videos. Looking forward for more objective search of the truth.God bless your heart.

[@dekka213l]

Love this guy! Great teaching ability and with the capacity and knowledge to disambiguate exegesis from eisegesis. Anthony Buzzard, Dale Tuggy, Bill Schlegel, style... Keep the videos coming.

[@dennisking4589]

Anthony Buzzard was an Unitarian...Our Christ the lord is God made manifest in the flesh. Look into Leonard Ravenhill....you might love him.

[@BenchPresaPower]

I can only say as I do always when commenting on your videos, amazing video. I find your application to scripture is that of simplicity and ease, you’re so very clear and concise and I really appreciate all that you do to help those who have been exposed to the teachings of the WTBS. I have been able to approach my studies testing all previous teachings directly from the bible using as suggested contextual research likewise other bibles, not to mention the kingdom interlinear and other interlinear alike. Your ministry has committed me to a new beginning in my search for the truth and in turn lead me to Jesus Christ. Thank you brother

[@llg7456]

Wow! Thank you so much! When are you coming out with the part 2? This has shed so much light to me.

[@lindah8115]

This is so very interesting. Thank you so much for teaching about exegesis. I will rewatch as there is such a lot to learn and examine. Very thought provoking. I’m very appreciative for all your time and effort.

[@rarehummingbird2152]

That was so enlightening. Thank You for helping me learn to research , thank you for all do..

[@roberturt]

For 50 years I have never been satisfied with the explanations concerning the periods of time that add up to approx 7 years. I have been aware that many scholars believe that the fight between the kings of north and south ended centuries ago but your explanation or should I say the bibles explanation of Daniel 12 is the very best I have ever come across.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Thank you. I appreciate reading that.

[@sanzilla502]

This was wonderful Eric. It opened my eyes even further to how flawed the governing body's way of "reasoning" on the scriptures is. Thank you so much for showing us what true exegesis means when it comes to the scriptures. I remember clearly learning all these things on their interpretation of Daniels prophesies and how confusing it all seemed to me and how some brothers and sisters would constantly try to guess who the "new" king of the north/south was. The way you've presented here how to truly research through the Bible itself and not man's interpretation is such a beautiful gift to all who crave and seek truth. Thank you again for all your loving efforts!

[@dimitylong792]

sandy matos I find his understanding of Scripture very truthful. He’s a breath of fresh air 😊

[@sanzilla502]

@@dimitylong792 I agree completely! He's been a tremendous help in clearing so many things up for me. :-)

[@grannypucket5463]

According to JW's now, the King of the North is Russia

[@paulineburke2367]

Keep them coming brother Eric... 🙏🏻 good to see you encouraging a personal, one on one with Christ and The Father, through prayer and faith/trust... it’s so refreshing after so many years of shallow/baby food bible study... My father taught me to question everything, using the scriptures... and then when I outgrew, “The Truth...”... he would get upset that I questioned it...!? Go figure... By the way, I also listen to Steve Gregg’s (The Narrow Path) talks... His in depth analysis of every chapter of Daniel and Revelation, are excellent... and his vast research/knowledge of history, helps put the timelines and prophesies in a clearer perspective... He also never criticises other Christian beliefs... but allows their right to follow whatever path they choose... Amen

[@puriezeondy9425]

This is great, but also remember this is God's Word (John 1:1). Regardless of who wrote what part and when, it is His Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17). So first point of call would be to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide your reading (Ephisians 6:18-20) and let God give you wisdom (Psalm 119:130) and understanding, that your knowledge (Proverbs 2:6) (what you've read in the bible) may be recieved and then applied correctly (Luke 11:28) (James 1:22). If anyone doesn't agree with my references please be clear as to why so we can build each other up (Ephesians 4:29) (Proverbs 27:17). God bless.

[@simonrgalesg]

Beautifully put with great scriptures sistet

[@personnepersonne5843]

John 1 1 you start with à fake verse, now are you shure about scriptural inspired words comme from god, compare with others books.

[@puriezeondy9425]

@@personnepersonne5843 Thank you for caring to correct what you thought was my mistake. God bless you. John 1:1- In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (NIV)

[@Delilahv17]

You are so helpful in using critical thinking to help me understand. I love the scripture that talks about critical thinking wear as WT says follow the GB no matter what even if you don’t understand. I am looking forward to your next video. Thank you!

[@lenia90]

You are a very fine Person.I like listening to you.Away from the Watchtower feels like Freedom and Peace being "Alone" with my Father and Allmighty God.And I am so grateful for His Son Jesus Christ.Thru Him we are near the Father.Such a Comfort! Hugs again from Germany

[@BeroeanPickets]

And back at you from Canada. I hope to see your country one of these fine days, God willing.

[@lenia90]

Beroean Pickets ,Yes if God so will we can travel this wonderful Planet one day.Canada also has some Street Preachers I watch sometimes.Rarely to see in my Country.We live in exciting times also prophetic.Thanks for the Response.God be with you!

[@sfboo007]

Thank you for putting up your donation link, It makes it easier, to just donate if anyone wishes. And I’m sure many donate from their hearts ♥️, to give for the time well spent... this video was so impactful for me! Really keeps my eyes open to see the real truth and to still want keep a relationship with god. So thank you 🙏🏻 I look forward to your videos brother

[@72AaronJames]

Excellent Eric. Kind and clear.

[@need2knowanonymous857]

Thank you so very very much. I enjoy your way of learning so much.

[@whyistheskyblue5515]

Wow! Talk about clarity! Thank you!!! 🙏

[@personnepersonne5843]

Agree with you, .be blessed, michel

[@michaelandrew3397]

Excellent, very informative,

[@johnfreeman8445]

having watched your presentation ia lot has been clarfied for me ..in Ray Franz book search for christian freedom he comes to the similar conclusions that the end time prophesies and much from the book of revelation was fullfilled in the first centry ..but i was also thinking recently of the talk david splain gave were he said they were no longer going to use types and antitypes..so if that rule is applied just about everything ive been taught since i joined jws in 1963 comes unraveled..without going into detail it all falls apart .

[@grannypucket5463]

Amen to that!

[@meanmazda]

Thank you! Really really informative and makes sense.

[@jacibledsoe9647]

If there is a Calvary Chapel near you, you might consider taking some of their classes about Hermeneutics and Exegesis. Advanced level classes are extremely challenging.

[@cleliac.2470]

Hi, I hope that you are well and I wish you a nice weekend :-)

[@jacibledsoe9647]

@@cleliac.2470 Hi, just had another surgery on my hand to correct what was fixed last Jan. I am bound and determined to start crocheting again!!! Hope all is well with you too. Thanks and may God bless you richly!!

[@cleliac.2470]

@@jacibledsoe9647 Thank you so much and by the way, I love crocheting too, especially bags and dolls :-) I wish you a perfect recovery.

[@collinspaulkjr.1942]

Love this man!

[@jacibledsoe9647]

I use Strong's Concordance, Biblegateway, Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.

[@williamdraper3192]

Thanks for your reply . I wouldnt recommend any with young children to be involved with such . But we have many single men , and women , just supporting a CRIMINAL society , and really doing nothing at all . In this day one must cut back on their expenses as much as possible , so as not to be enslaved by the system ; but this can raise a red flag , because we are all being watched . It will be worse for our children , if more dont start taking a stand .

[@jacibledsoe9647]

@@williamdraper3192 I agree. I have grandchildren. This next election will determine whether we will still have a democracy or Socialism. We are also going to be entering a Grand solar minimum. Crop failures sre bad now but they will only get worse. If you can't or don't grow your own food there will be problems.

[@dawnwilliams385]

Dear Eric. Just a few questions from this video for your response please. If the holy people were dashed to pieces re Matt 12:15 how do you think 1Pt 4:17-18 will apply? If there is no secondary fulfillment of Matt 12:15 what did Paul mean at 1 Cor 10:11 and what was Peter referring to in 1 Pt 4:17-18 I dont know if I got it right but did you indicate that the good people will be taken away before armageddon? If so where will they go? So far these are the points I recall but when you respond I might have more questions. Thanks for your effort to help persons think critically of the things they hear and read. I hope that you are not like some of the others who dont like to be questioned. Looking forward to your response.

[@thelightgetsbrighterexjw3084]

Love your method of teaching the word of God. As many others on here, I also look forward to your videos. I’m an Ex JW and it’s been well over 5 yrs now since I left the organization. I still have a desire to worship God, but I don’t trust the JW Bible anymore because of all the things I’ve come to learn about the organization. Can you recommend a trustworthy Bible I can use to rebuild my faith in God and HIS WORD?

[@paulineburke2367]

Robert Gonzalez If you use the Biblehub... you can take your pick and find the one that suits you... I love the Interlinear... cos I can follow it word for word...

[@irishhomedeemob677]

Great stuff brother 👍 Daniel's time of the *end* is the end of the old covenant with it's sacrafices in the temple. All ended (Old Covenant) in 70AD with judgement on Jerusalem, destruction of temple and the great tribulation on the Jews ! Judgement on the gentiles nations are yet future. Daniel 9:24-27, compare Matthew 24:2-34 Romans 2:9-10 Im xJW ... I now accept partial preterism eschatology! Shalom

[@tychicusparegoria7276]

I believe that judgment is near; and in the form of Islam; in a similar manner to how Yahweh used Babylon and other nations to discipline.

[@julietrojas651]

Thank you!!

[@George-xc5tk]

Eric can you do some exegesis/eisegesis on Acts 16:31 in one of your videos, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved, you and your household". Can you tear that apart for us? Is it possible to turn the word "believe" into a multi-million dollar organization?

[@paulineburke2367]

Fred Hunt It seems it is indeed, not only possible, but successful...! Just depends on how one spins it...!! Makes me sick to my stomach...

[@plee10131026]

Very good information!!!

[@lindachilds2227]

I too appreciate your Teaching and reasoning on the scriptures, only one thing that you said I don't agree with in Daniel about those asleep in the dust in the Earth will be awakened!! After doing research it's shown asleep meaning dead, in the dust returning back to the ground or bury I could be incorrect but this what I feel is right this scripture correspond with John 5: 28,29

[@shunnednon-membercopperfel6843]

Yes, it is about what God says, not man

[@aknightwhosaysni2475]

Was God hosting this video 🙄

[@fra365]

Great work Eric. Thx so much

[@Beleen-gw3vw]

who was the king of the south and the king of the north back then?

[@paulineburke2367]

If you watch the Steve Gregg (The Narrow Path) talks on Daniel, on KZbin, he knows his history...

[@dwaynechristensen8776]

I don't see your reading (2 Peter 3:5) as the same in any of my Bibles. Which Bible are you using?

[@LosBereanos]

The New World Translation. The KJV says "they willingly are ignorant of". The idea is that people will ignore facts that contradict what they want to believe.

[@obedbakala6066]

Bonjour. En dehors du sous-titrage, disposez-vous de cette vidéo en langue française ?

[@BeroeanPickets]

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[@vintage6346]

Or, go to Gear, Captions, Auto-translate.

[@williamdraper3192]

I like the way you illustrate that ; 1st CORINTHIANS ch 14 , you will find has a scripture in that line of thought .

[@valdemar621]

Havent seen all your videos yet, but please explain the statue og nebukanezzar ? What rule do we live under, surely it must be the last according to Daniel 2?

[@BeroeanPickets]

I'm trying to view that prophesy without any preconceptions. Verse 41 seems to be speaking of Rome, which we know became weak but only over the course of centuries. The statue does not portray any other kingdom after Rome. The Kingdom was set up "in the days of those kings". All the kingdoms depicted in the vision existed in the time of Christ, and that was sent Yehowah set up the Messianic Kingdom. (Ps 110:1) Verse 45 says "The Grand God has made known to the king what will happen in the future." But it doesn't indicate a time, only that all the kingdoms represented by the statue will be eliminated by the Kingdom of God.

[@sandalwoodgreen5041]

Getting a little confused now between you and Robert King.

[@sandalwoodgreen5041]

Tychicus Paregoria actually his recent videos on the book of revelation were excellent.

[@DonjohnsonBG]

Sir how can you say sleep and awake in Daniel 12:2 is spiritual not literal totally ignoring “in the dust of the earth” that’s in the middle of these two words? I guess the dust of the earth is figurative.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Well, if it is not figurative, then given that this was fulfilled in the first century, what resurrection took place resulting in some getting everlasting life and others everlasting death?

[@funkyskypilot]

Question: Was there ever a time when the Father had no glory radiating from him?

[@ionelapienariu8558]

Por favor ,se puede traducir en español? Muchas gracias!

[@LosBereanos]

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[@eddytheman1384]

Thank you Eric for your video as always ! I'm more listener than commenter but I have couple points to touch.I feel we deal with some logical fallacy here with regard how to avoid "human interpretation" of the Bible but I will keep this for later perhaps.I do consider this as very complicated and philosophical topic.In fact this is the weakest point of Christian religion.Interpretation is historicly the main factor of division and fragmentation of Christianity. As a Christian I do struggle with logical reasoning sometimes. Christianity is based on written codex/book thus interpretation of this book is a key factor.That is what your video was about .My point or question for now is . How can one assure consistency of interpretation of his written instructions? Aka manuals. All manufactures struggle with producing efficient and correct manuals for their products.In fact some employed whole department of people for that. For example IKEA as one of one the most famous and common decided to use pictograms as assembly instructions in order to simplify and help to assemble their products still annually thousands are not able to properly understand the language of pictures therefore can't assemble their products without assistance or damage than returning the products with feedback or complain that instruction were not clear or confusing. To add more to the confusion can you imagine that the instruction manual will not be released from begging ? Let say if they producing a chair for 2 years and they start to print manual only after first year of production. Can't almighty Creator do better than man in this respect ? Moreover if our lives depend on correct interpretation /understanding. Appreciate your thoughts on that.

[@MarilynNemeth]

How much does it cost to post a video on KZbin. I notice you had a link for donations. Asking for donation support always makes me question motive.

[@JaschaSchmitz]

You can upload videos on youtube for free. But the camera, SD-Cards and microphone are not for free. And depending on the video-editing software you use, you may have a one-time payment or a monthly subscription (e.g. with Adobe Software) for this. So as long as Eric is not posting videos where he asks for childrens ice-cream money I see no problem :)

[@BeroeanPickets]

That's a valid question, and Jascha makes good points. I do use Adobe software and it costs about $100 a month for the subscription, which includes access to legal use of copyrighted photos and videos. Not as many as I'd like to use, but the budget will only go so far. We also pay for web site rentals for beroeans.net and other sites. There are equipment costs, and I've also had to move to a larger rental apartment so that I can set up a permanent studio. There are other things which we want to do in the near future which will also cost even more. I'll explain all this in a future video.

[@elainerogers6884]

In deuteronomu chapter 18 God tells his people about discerning from a false prophesy abd a prophesy from God. Interesting, jejova witnesses ( i used to be one) should heed that one. Just sharing. Iam reading the while bible myself after coming out of the jw sect. Iam searching for the truth, will never stop. Thank you again for your passion to help other sheep find their way to Him.

[@George-xc5tk]

Eric - Can being a Christian be so complicated?

[@BeroeanPickets]

Once you free yourself of the dogma imposed by men, it becomes quite simple and uncomplicated.

[@kevinkupferschmid4094]

It’s doesn’t have to be complicated. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is so simple a child can understand it. If however you wish to go deeper, there is an infinite amount of treasure to find. Now the JW’s man-made teaching I find complicated; especially as it relates to their belief in 1914. What a hot-mess that is!

[@JayZoop]

The funny thing is, the NWT doesn’t even say “Gentile Times”. The literature references the King James Version.

[@benlyedll3902]

This is the same view I had come to understand also...crazy goose bumps right know...it’s just so sad the misleading garbage with the society

[@atserehenry2813]

So educative

[@barackobamathebest1]

The Qur'an does not reject reading the Bible. Instead, it gives many positive references concerning the Bible and the importance for Muslims to read it: "Lo! We did reveal the Torah, wherein is guidance and a light" (Sura 5:44). "And We caused Jesus, son of Mary, to follow in their footsteps, confirming that which was (revealed) before him in the Torah, and We bestowed on him the Gospel wherein is guidance and a light, confirming that which was (revealed) before it in the Torah - a guidance and an admonition unto those who ward off (evil)" (Sura 5:46). "It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step), in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent down the Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide to mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment between right and wrong)" (Sura 3:3). "And be not thou of those who deny the revelations of Allah, for then wert thou of the losers" (Sura 10:95). In addition, the Qur'an calls the Bible the Word of God (kalam Allah) in Sura 2:75, the Book of God (kitab Allah) in Sura 2:101; 3:23; 5:44; 28:49, and the enlightening book in Sura 3:184. Further, the Qur'an teaches that Allah Himself sent the Law (of Moses) and the Gospels: "It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step), in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent down the Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide to mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment between right and wrong)" (Sura 3:3). The Qur'an calls the Bible, or parts of the Bible, a light (Sura 5:44, 46), an example (Sura 11:17), and a warning (Sura 17:4). It also states that the authors of the Bible were inspired (Sura 4:163; 5:111). In many places and a variety of ways, the Qur'an's teachings overwhelming support the importance of the Bible and permit Muslims to read and learn from it.

[@MarilynNemeth]

Two kinds of people; You love the truth or you can live with the lie.

[@RitaMalikfour]

I believe the bible but am concerned with all the updates in translations mNy errors had to have happened to pray for help while studying so I may have the Holy Spirit aid me in understanding I remember the first time I felt ill over a failure of the j w s failure with a prophecy, to me it was the failure of 1914 and that began to open my eyes, hoe could this be the truth if a prophecy fails . My eyes began to notice many things that didn’t seem to come from the bible.

[@vintage6346]

Rita, I ignored countless instances of deceit, "bait and switch", and just plain lying from the Society and from elders. You noticed failed prophecies. I noticed the absence of justice in judicial matters. But I trudged on, faithful to the Org, as so many are still doing. At some point we've faced ourselves and said, "This isn't the "truth"", and finally decided we weren't going to take it any more. Welcome to Christian freedom!

[@RitaMalikfour]

vintage many wrongs followed I kept telling myself what if I’m wrong and that terrifies me but, things like the u n and the sex abuse the lack of love and greed for money wrong bible prophets like the resserection of the bible men of old before Armageddon and Beth serum, hiding and or burning books that made no sence cover ups, rejecting Jesus request for his memorial, and on and on just way too much, Judi g important information from the congregations , wow I must stop I love Jesus and our Heavenly Father but I feel we are serving the wrong god and Jesus, fir heavens sake in a super man outfit, overlapping generations put it together with back up bible scriptures and somehow if you can’t wake up , ? This is my fear, are all these things from Satan?, I can’t get passed that as we were warned he would do these things to drive us away, but when I read the bible scriptures from Jesus, the warnings are so strong that these actions are satanic, religions are useless , it is a snare and a racket, magic wheat🤨😠😠🤮🙄

[@tonyspare2468]

This was informative and insightful, but please list the source material you used, unless you came to all of these conclusions alone and put these things together yourself, if so you are quite scholarly. Most of us though must find source material and build from there. I say this because most if not all the conclusions were discovered by the Catholic church over the last 2000 years. Now parallel thought certainly can occur, but to this degree I think you are helping people understand the need for study but the idea of just picking up your bible and connecting these kinds of dots is a high task for anyone. Why not acknowledge the people who have tread these paths for thousands of years?

[@BeroeanPickets]

Thank you. I didn't list sources because there were none. I'm not saying that others before me did not come to these conclusions as I did, but I am saying that I came to them using only the Bible. That is the whole point of this exercise, to demonstrate the tools that anyone can use to learn what the Bible says without being influenced by outside sources. Why would you want to discourage that? Why suggest that "most of us...must find source material and build from there". That is a very demeaning statement and sets a dangerous premise. It lays the groundwork for again falling prey to the eisegetical thinking of others. For instance, you're allegation that the Catholic church discovered all this 2000 years ago is false. At best, you can claim the church began with the counsel of Nicea, and even that can be challenged.

[@tonyspare2468]

@@BeroeanPickets Fair enough my points on the Catholic faith were not precise. My main point was not to discourage you, but to point out that this is not an original premise by far and to please acknowledge that, less you become a leader. As far as it being a demeaning statement, I think that would only apply to those with pride, and not humble bible readers who acknowledge the need for hearing material from people who were used by God to bring the bible to you and I, and as you mention, have only been discussing it since the counsel of Nicea...sounds like a good place to start. But a bible training based in JW dogma may suit light bible analysis. I do know that the Church has done much for the good of the bible, and have many good things uncovered. To disagree with that is only pride, the pride that the JWs , (who despise Catholics more than anyone I have encountered) are very well known for. I am a former pioneer and do understand the challenge of looking into other information, but I had to realize that my own background, my bible training, was flawed. That is why, I believe, you so easily dismiss fundamental ideas like the Trinity. You still have "no go zones" of theology that are completely based in JW dogma. I am now asserting too much, probably just responding in kind to the response that my original thought was meant to silence thought and study, my point was to merely recognize there is an easier way that only requires humility to discover.

[@LosBereanos]

@@tonyspare2468 I freely acknowledge that in all likelihood, every point I've made in all my videos has probably been made before. After all, Christians have been around for 2,000 years give or take. The point I'm trying to make is best summed up by the words of people who were amazed at Jesus teaching. “. . .And they were astounded at his way of teaching, for he was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” (Mr 1:22) You see, the scribes would always refer back to the research made by some previous authority, some rabbi's research would become the basis for their teaching. Jesus never did this. He spoke with authority. Now of course I am not Jesus, but I have his words and you do to. So when we speak, let us not base our teaching on what other men say, but on what Christ has said. Pride would lead us to call upon the authority of our church authority, be they JW, Catholic, or otherwise. Humility will allow us to teach the proper method of Bible research so that the power of understanding does not come from past ecclesiastical authorities, but from the Word of God which all have in their own hands and all should learn to understand for themselves. True, others may guide and help, but in the end, all should be able to base their faith on what they have themselves understood from Scripture. As for the trinity, I deserves an extensive examination. I don't encourage anyone to accept nor reject it out of hand, but rather to look for themselves as what the Bible teaches using exegesis as the methodology. I intend to do this in a future video.

[@tonyspare2468]

@@LosBereanos That's all I'm saying guys. In my personal study I have just been amazed to find that I have uncovered no original ideas lol. I was not at all trying to call into questions Erics motives, anyways this is his channel and I am a guest here, so if I came on too strong I apologize. I just really think open mindedness must always be grounded in humility and the ability to see all sides from all sources, and I don't think Eric has any particular problem with that. Even if he did, who am I to be judge? I will take the information and appreciate his hard work in presenting it.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@tonyspare2468 Thank you, Tony. I agree with you. And I will always appreciate it if I fail to show humility that others will bring it to my attention as that is the way of love.

[@melicahdavid]

Fascinating information.

[@michaelrussell220]

I agree with what you say, however, it seems to me that you need to be intelligent and have lots of free time in order to study and arrive at the right conclusions. If this is a message for the unlettered and ordinary then God hasn't done a very good job of getting the correct understanding over has he? I think all we can take from the Bible are a number of principles. BTW, the biggest elephants in the room as far as being a Christian is concerned, and these are two things that Jesus believed in, are the Flood and Jonah in the fish. You need to tackle those first. Just how do you get freshwater fish through a global flood?

[@simonrgalesg]

Excellent. Thank you eric

[@KC-vn4qd]

I like your videos very much buy why the link for pay pal? What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:18

[@LosBereanos]

I will explain the reason for that link in my next video. But a brief explanation should suffice here. The money is not for me. I have enough to live on and don't take donated money for personal use. However, there are many costs in producing these videos and in maintaining the three web sites, and were it not for the donations, I would not be able to do it as I now do, as I don't have the funds. Additionally, there are goals we've set for ourselves to increase the outreach of the message, but these require us to come up with even more money. If you consider the context of the verse you've used to make your point, you'll notice that just a few verses earlier Paul said, "“. . .For it is written in the Law of Moses: “You must not muzzle a bull when it is threshing out the grain.” Is it bulls that God is concerned about? Or is it actually for our sakes that he says it? It was really written for our sakes, because the man who plows and the man who threshes ought to do so in the hope of receiving a share. If we have sown spiritual things among you, is it too much if we reap material support from you?” (1Co 9:9-11) My video was to help my brothers and sisters to learn to use exegesis in understanding scripture and I fear you've missed the point and fallen prey to eisegetically thinking. No offense intended. I realize that men have abused the use of donated funds, and thus any mention of money is seen as negative, exploitative and self-serving. But how would you feel, as a christian guided by love, if someone invited you out to a restaurant on a regular basis and always chose to pay for everyone? Would you think it wrong to offer to help out?

[@KC-vn4qd]

@@LosBereanos I appreciate your response, and no it is definitely not wrong to support a great cause but like you said many have abused the contributions of others for selfish gain. I guess my comment was more of a cautionary one as to beware not to fall in the trap that so many have. I greatly enjoy your work.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@KC-vn4qd Thank you and I appreciate such warnings as the danger of becoming a leader in opposition to Christ and of not being faithful with the unrighteous riches is an ever present one.

[@jeanclaudechristien5516]

Impatient du sous-titre en français, merci.

[@maximilienzorobabel277]

Je crois que le sous-titrage français vient d’être validé  ;)

[@Rick_Alden]

Hi Eric, we're on the same page in oh so many things, more than any other ex-jw channel. You are still a Witness, however; of Jesus and Jehovah, but not a "Watchtower's Witness" any more. In my opinion, theology should come under 'Fredom of Speach'. It's alright to think about any theology as long as you do it with your own mind and not with the mind of someone else. The problem comes with intolerance of other people's ideas and ideals. No man living today knows the absolute truth. First of all, we don't live long enough to fact-check all that we've been told and all the opinions we have formed in our lives. This fact alone should humble us and prepare us to change over our minds when confronted with 'better' explanations. The Watchtower would be justified in its existence if it would simply admit its shortcomings and not persecute dissenters. The 'whole truth and nothing but the truth' we will only have when we die, when all theory becomes reality. Maybe this fact can take a little bite out of death. Only two things can happen when we reach the true end: nothing or everything. At least death brings certainty. It would be nice, however, to have a little of that certainty before that terrible event occurs, and we can get our act together in time for the Lord to judge us favorably. In the meantime, we must always strive not to sin against God's Holy Spirit, most primarily in the matter of love, because God's Holy Spirit is mainly composed of love and we are compelled by His love to show this unconditional love to others and to not make other people small and ourselves big. Love your plattform, Eric. You're quite prolific and you seem to be enjoying your work, but allow proper rest and recreation for yourself because 'Rome wasn't built in a day'. Take care, Bro!

[@BeroeanPickets]

Wise advice, Jazz-time. I plan to take it to heart.

[@paulineburke2367]

Isn’t it great to be able to listen and discuss the scriptures in freedom and peace of mind...?! xx I have felt so alone in this for so long... I love researching and discovering little tidbits but I’ve never been able to share because my family are terrified of me... So thank you for this platform, Brother Eric... and nice to meet you JazzTime... lol xx May the peace of God cover us all xx

[@HerMajesty5]

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[@TwilightSouljer62]

John 3:9-12 9“How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. 10“You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and you do not understand these things? 11Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony. 12If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?

[@guyplacencio9454]

Clarity at last tha nk you

[@paulsimpson7248]

Hi Eric If we let the bible tell us , what is Daniel told to except Daniel 12:13 , that after the 1335 days, he would rise . So Daniel died and rested in death then as promised he would stand up on the last day of the 1335 days. Just has Jesus told Martha John 11:23-24 As you quoted Mathew 24:30-31has this happened at any time no it has not . Revelation was written after the destruction of Jerusalem and Jesus ,in 14:1 stands with Gods people on mount Zion having been resurrected and Daniel is one of them. This all means there is a fulfilment at the end of the days Remember we love truth it is life. the opposite is death . This is from bible hub of revival after death Daniel 12:13 (late for קוּם). At the end of the 1335 days, so when it starts 1335 days later all Gods people are resurrected and stand on mount Zion revelation 14:1

[@redpill1113]

How is it that Christianity keeps applying things to themselves 2000 years later? They have done this for 2000 years! What is going to happen in 100, 200, 500, 1000 years from now? Will Christianity still keep on applying things to themselves even though things in the bible were written for people back then. Pauls letters were directed to whom? to us 2000 years later? to you? or to congregations back then? Why is it Christians keep doing this? When Paul stated very clearly that they were waiting for the lords return then? Plus Jesus has already been debunked. Move on. Ceasars Messiah. Jesus was invented by the Romans.

[@FernandoLCouto]

I am convinced, therefore, that _there is no_ *Biblical* basis for the Trinity.

[@vintage6346]

Me too. The exjws who have now become trinitarians must have never really been JWs. One of the few things Watchtower got right was that the trinity is false.

[@FernandoLCouto]

The video's argumentative framework cites: "contextual harmony", "historical perspective" and "Harmony of the Scriptures". So, understanding that Almighty God is a unique Person is the beginning of the relationship with Him, through Jesus Christ. We are all equal before Him.

[@vintage6346]

@@FernandoLCouto There's an in-between group, existing in a never-never land of suspended animation, that believes God and Jesus are separate beings but that Jesus only came into existence in Mary's womb. They don't believe that Jesus had a prehuman existence. Again, like the trinity, this would be a "Jesus" who is foreign to me. It would not be the "Jesus" who is my saviour and my bridegroom.

[@00001EMAN]

Hey Eric I recommend you if you want to on KZbin Type in Christ letters and there are nine of them and we're as they're all pretty much really good I recommend listening to chat or letter 1 and 6 6 explains a lot of stuff and it's very enlightening but you know it's up to you to listen if you want

[@personnepersonne5843]

La méthodologie raisonnée, simple et claire, qui est ici en usage, tranche agréablement avec des explications confuses d'élus ou présumés comme tels, qui instrumentalisent les textes afin de servir des intérêts politiques ou d'un pouvoir dit théocratique. J'avais moi même eu l'occasion d'évoquer l'interprétation très fantaisiste des 2300 soirs et matins au début des années 90, avec un représentant éminent de la filiale qui m'avait assuré que cela était dépassé, mais qu'elle fut ma surprise de retrouver cette "heresie" lors d'une assemblées quelques années plus tard, l'unité d'enseignement n'est donc pas un principe intangible. Il en va de même de 1914 qui a refait surface dans une Tour de Garde, étudiée en septembre 2020, alors que la majorité du Collège Central et nombre d'anciens n'y croient plus depuis quelques années. Un siècle de mise en place preparatoire pour un gouvernement quant il y a urgence, ce serai de irresponsabilité ou de la négligence de la part de son dirigeant. Donc ces faux enseignements fragilisent notre message de "vérité ". Bien fraternellement.

[@vintage6346]

personne personne says, "The reasoned methodology, simple and clear, which is in use here, contrasts nicely with confused explanations of elected officials or presumed as such, who instrumentalize the texts in order to serve political interests or a so-called theocratic power. I myself had the opportunity to discuss the very fanciful interpretation of 2300 evenings and mornings in the early 90s, with a prominent representative of the branch who assured me that it was outdated, but that it was my surprise to find this "heresia" during an assembly a few years later, the teaching unit is not therefore an intangible principle. The same is true of 1914, which resurfaced in a Watchtower, studied in September 2020, when the majority of Governing Body and many elders no longer believe in it for a few years. A century of preparatory establishment for a government when it is urgent, it will be irresponsibility or negligence on the part of its leader. So these false teachings undermine our message of "truth". Very fraternally"

[@sarareimold3151]

This is ironic from someone who makes fun of the idea of a still, enclosed earth (with a hard firmament of some kind) with a "face" (flatish). The Bible is clearly describing a model of the earth that science does not.

[@Quitcryingbro]

Jesus is the man in linen above the water walking in daniel talking to 2 Angel's michael and gabriel at the river banks.

[@shunnednon-membercopperfel6843]

Not everyone is like the WT!!! Yes, you must fish outside the ORG!!!

[@jornandersen]

Dan:2:27,28 Daniel answered the king and said, "No wise men, enchanters, magicians, or astrologers can show to the king the mystery that the king has asked, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream and the visions of your head as you lay in bed are these:

[@byebyewatchtower]

The Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of San Mateo Case: Jason E. Cobb vs Ernest Brede Case Number: CIV508137 Case Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Judge: Honorable Jonathan E. Karesh In this case, Watchtower lawyer, Calvin Rouse, esq. states "And I say "organization." I am general counsel for the National Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses out of Brooklyn, New York. Ordinarily, I wouldn't be here, but this is one of our 13,000 congregations in the United States. We are a hierarchical religion structured just like the Catholic Church. And when the order from the Pope comes down in the church defrocking a priest and kicking him out, he no longer has any say in any matter in the local parish priest -- in the parish." Lawyer, Calvin Rouse, plainly states that the Jehovah's Witnesses have a hierarchy like the Catholic church. Shocking statements from the "true" religion. Then, years down the road, Watchtower is asking for money to support their "Catholic Church". Can you not see why Watchtower cannot get their people to donate. The publishers are disgusted with their religion for their hypocrisy.

[@paulineburke2367]

I’ve just read this link... 😳 Stating quite clearly that when you take your baptism vows, you are vowing to be submissive to, “The Organisation...”... and their rules... So they can throw you out whenever they want... and you have no legal comebacks...

[@paulineburke2367]

ex-jw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Court-Trial-Testimony-Redwood-City-2.pdf

[@George-xc5tk]

I once asked one of Jehovah's Witnesses ("anointed"!) for his coat. He told me to go home and go to bed.

[@hadzhere]

going into the bible clean (as well as the other 2 rules) is the reason i'm an atheist today. highly recommended to follow that advice!

[@mithzynelson3110]

Disproving that Michael is not jesus is like pulling the string that unravels the whole thing

[@howardfowler2255]

I enjoy listening to your comments on various topics. Just a few of my own. Love the truth,but whose truth are we to love? JW truth? I see no need to love that kind of shifting sand.Bible truth is superior! Think critically,yes,but also realize that some of the truth found in the Word has a mysterious element to it and should be taken by faith. Clear the mind,but don't be so ' openminded' that your brains ' fall out'. I like your vibe and sincerity but wonder sometimes if you are as truly free of the WT ' web' as you might believe. Peace to you,brother.

[@JayZoop]

The Bible is contradictory in theory. 1.) God is loving apparently but at times he did not forgive and killed whole groups of people, including children. Innocent children. 2.Then he did not kill Saul for stoning Steven. If fact he was never punished but made into a servant of God.

[@BeroeanPickets]

You ask a reasonable question. So, what would you have had him do to deal with Stephen properly?

[@JayZoop]

Consistency in punishment. Murdering a messenger of God is a serious thing and the punishment should be serious, but not death if they thought they were doing the right thing at the time. Here’s another contradiction in God’s judgement. Act 5: 1-11. Ananias and his wife sold some land, and they did not give all of their profits to the apostles, that they may have agreed upon. Because of them holding back money, they were struck dead on the spot. And mind you, this happened after Jesus already went to heaven. So much for forgiveness!! That type of money agreement is like something that Scientologists do. “If you don’t pay this amount of money, you wont be able to advance to the next level of Scientology, or you will be demoted!”

[@BeroeanPickets]

First of all, Saul didn't murder Stephen, but he did approve of the action. (Acts 8:1) Now when Ananias and Saphira were confronted with their sin, they lied and hid it. When Saul was confronted with his sin, he repented. So Saul was forgiven because he repented and Ananias and wife were not forgiven because they didn't repent. Since you presume to judge God's judicial methods, how would you have done a better job?

[@JayZoop]

Beroean Pickets I see your point. It was more of a judgement of the heart, not necessarily the result of their action. I just still think they should not have been killed if you really think about it. People do make mistakes, especially when money is involved. Forgive and build a person up. And again, the money arrangement that they had was kind of really weird.

[@JayZoop]

Beroean Pickets Maybe these stories of the Bible didn’t all really happen. Maybe they were stories to get a point across. That’s why they are so over-the-top, and making God look like a non-forgiving person at the time. Very Very unfair for god to judge a person the moment that they fail. Very Very unfair that whole cities would be wiped out. Sometimes I wonder if they really did happen.

[@lucillehills4012]

If you explained Daniel 12 :1 bro. How do you explain Daniel 12:2 ? Maybe Daniel 12 has two fulfillments bro , and it is taking about the true people of God as well as explained by John in John 1:11. Also explained plainly by Paul and all the apostles and the prophecies of the holy prophets. The Jews are not God’s people anymore; if they were, Jehovah would had said something contradictory in Deuteronomy 18:18,19 and more specific it is explained in Acts 3:22,23. “Those who do not listen to Jesus will be completely destroyed “ So , how can Michael will defend what Jehovah will destroy. People need to subject themselves to Jehovah’s Christ in order to be part of God’s new society on earth. After all how can Jesus rule over people who do not believe that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords and more important God only-begotten Son Revelation 19:16; Psalm chapter 2? Daniel chapter 12:2 speaks of the resurrection by Jesus, so Daniel 12:1 is definitely talking about the time of the end Daniel 12:2; John 5:28,29; Revelation 11:18. We need to pray for Jehovah’s Holy Spirit to helps us understand. John 16: 13 . Please read John 16:1-16 bro. The people whom rebelled against Moses whom like Jesus was talking out the people to the promised land got lost . We need to keep together in order to be blessed by Jehovah. Jehovah will know what to do with any wrong doing on his appointed time. Acts 17:31. But to complete rely on Jehovah and Jesus, they need to be alive in our hearts bro. So repent and turn around! It is a Jungle out there! Satan wants to make us worship others gods. Get free ! Escape from Satan’s snares. It is not a good business been a lone sheep. It’s not a choice at all. Keep on walking with those who worship Jehovah alone and are free from the pollution of other gods. Look! When you remove your witnesses hat , they will invite you to get polluted with their celebrations! And probably you will start fighting against Jehovah....Think about it. After all, it is better to have a low profile; you have more chances that the lord put you in a high place for been humble and wait on him and rely completely on our powerful God. Remember Moses wasn’t allowed by Jehovah to cross the Jordan! Too bad for those who could cross the Jordan, but didn’t have a waiting attitude!

[@BeroeanPickets]

Lucille, you are asking questions that are already answered in the video. However, your last points resonates with what most Witnesses claim, because they've been taught to view anyone who disagrees with the Governing Body as Korah. What they fail to see is that this comparison puts the governing body in the position of Moses. After all, people like myself who are attacking the false teachings of the governing body can hardly be compared to Korah unless the governing body assumes the place of Moses, correct? I'm not attacking the teachings of Jesus Christ, nor of Jehovah, but only the interpretations of the governing body. With that in mind consider this Scripture:“. . .“The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses.” (Mt 23:2) You see the only Moses that we have today is Jesus Christ. He is the greater Moses. “. . .In fact, Moses said: ‘Jehovah your God will raise up for you from among your brothers a prophet like me. You must listen to whatever he tells you.” (Ac 3:22) It's something you should give it prayerful thought to.

[@theohuioiesin6519]

If good inspiring videos that help me make sense of the nonsensical wt teachings could be likened to sugar. The perhaps Eric Wilson would be the spiritual Willy Wonka. I thank God again and again for hearing these explanations! Ridding myself of the idea that the first part of Mt 24 has a second fulfilment makes me laugh from joy and peace. And also sadness over the fact that I was feeding of the Watchtower donuts for so long. They did not do me much good Thanks once again for using your gifts in behalf of the body of Christ.

[@redpill1113]

ummm exactly how is the bible relevant to our day? Paul was waiting for Jesus return then and he said it was to be soon in his time, so how is Christianity still waiting for Jesus 2000 years later lol. He came back in 70AD

[@redpill1113]

@@janicemorton7581 Paul wasn't the only one who was expecting Jesus in their time. It is in the new testament. Even Jesus, when talking about the 'the generation', who was he talking to? who was his audience? Why would he tell them about something that would happen 2000 years later in the future? first and second thess talks about it. How do letters written to congs. Then, apply to Christians today? Yet 2000 years later Christians are still waiting for Jesus return. 2 Thess 2:1-2 1 Thess 4:15 1 Thess 5:23 James 5:7,8 2 Peter 3:12

[@tychicusparegoria7276]

@@redpill1113 - First century Christians were indeed very eager in their expectation and anticipation of Christs speedy return. Acts 1:6+7 reveals this eagerness. They surely would not have known 2000+ years would pass before Christ returned. Christs parables of the 'wheat' and the 'weeds' (Matthew 13:24-30) and of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) indicate a period of time would unfold before His return; giving time for work to be done and for a fruitage to develop (prior to the great harvest)

[@redpill1113]

@@tychicusparegoria7276 This happened back then. You have to look at the wording. "it is soon'', ''It is near'' , ''It is upon us''. The wheat and the weeds happened back then. The building of congregations it was all for the 144,000. Even Paul said the preaching work had been finished. And what? all of the sudden people today have the right to say 'oh it parallels to our time''? lol You have to also realize that what they wrote to congregations was under inspiration. so either it all happened back then. Or it is all a bunch of crap. You have to look at acts as well, they were living in the last days of the Jewish system of things. That is all this was. The last days don't last for thousands of years lol. If Jesus doesn't return now or in 500-1000 years what then? Flavious Josephus wrote about beings in the clouds during the destruction of Jerusalem. Jesus came then.

[@redpill1113]

@@janicemorton7581 well that is very weird then because I cannot see anything lol

[@paulineburke2367]

I’ve been watching a ton of videos on NDE’s... Now... how is it that over the past 50/60 years - since resuscitation has been widely taught - 100,000’s of people, of all religions, some even atheists... have the same experience when they die - including small children (“Heaven is Real” - book and film) - in that they meet Jesus and He basically says that there is no judgement because He died for all of us...?

[@busymountain]

It makes me laugh how we are encouraged to read our bible daily as if to imply better discernment and knowledge of the hidden truths of gods word. But when it comes to seeing things in scripture that don’t quite add up to what’s being presented your out on your ear.

[@henryj1212]

Hey Eric and everyone I don’t know if you know Greg Stafford but he has similar beliefs as yourself with minor differences maybe we could all work together somehow? If anyone is interested check out cwjahtube on KZbin I’m sure all would enjoy. He actually has a video on Jesus and is he the archangel today at 730 and who ever watches can ask questions and enjoy the information.

[@banzaiduck]

If you actually going to do proper exegesis don't be surprised when you end up in the reformed camp.

[@dionnefrancis5249]

Regarding eiisegesis.you r using it too ,concerning Jesus being an angel.leave that teaching alone.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Statements without backup are of little value. Now if you can show me where and when I'm supposedly using eisegesis, I might benefit from that.

[@maranatha8524]

I just don’t know Mr Picket - something here is not right - I believe your a good and kind man - although no one presents as they truly are - there is definitely something not right here - if not the Witnesses- then who to associate with? Who could assemble so many ‘faithful’ Christians ? And teach the word of God. Who would use his name - Jehovah? - I know I shouldn’t ask this but I’m going to - how much money are you making with putting out these videos - and why are you doing it - really? Have you been called by God? Why you? Are you a disgruntled Witness? I am confused sir - I mean no offence- I’m just trying to understand. Are you the answer?

[@BeroeanPickets]

No need to be disrespectful. My last name is Wilson, by the way. In answer to your questions in order: Followers of Christ; Jesus; Christians; not a dime; to preach the good news; all Christians are called by God; because of faith in Jesus (1 John 5:9-13); No, left the religion years ago; No, Jesus is.

[@blues3665]

Rick Edwards he is the answer to my prayers.