Here’s a quick “Twist in Translation” I found while studying the faithful and discreet slave (please see the study “Who is the Faithful and Discreet Slave? (A context adventure) for a clear study on the slave). It pretty much explains itself. See the passage below and meet me on the other side. My purpose here is…
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🔥Punishment or Destruction? 💀
Interesting early Christian history. Polycarp. ( Lived AD 65-155) direct disciple of Apostle John. Became the 2nd bishop of smyrna. As he was being burned at the stake for the name of Christ…He said to his tormentor….”You threaten with fire that burns for an hour and then is extinguished, for you are ignorant of the…
Today. Or not Today.
Commas can be life changing. I mean, for the thief next to Jesus, it was the difference between paradise today or paradise thousands of years in the future. Before we talk about the comma, though, think about what comes after it. “You will be with me in Paradise” Jws believe Jesus will reign over paradise…
Let’s use Logic: John 1:1, creation, demons translating things, etc.
Board my train of thought for a moment and let’s let the Bible explain itself. Let’s use Logic John 1:1 in the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was (a) God. So Let’s go back to the beginning. Genesis 1:1 in the beginning God created the heavens and…
NWT Gospel Twisting
Compare each phrase side by side. But pay most attention to the highlights. This is THE GOSPEL we are talking about. The main message of salvation…the MESSAGE we are to preach to the world! Let’s get it right! This is Paul’s definition of the Gospel (or good news of Christ) Paul tells us what was…
It’s Subliminal
Here’s a fun fact: In the 1950 NWT, John the Baptist was said to be a pioneer. I kid you not! – 1950 NWT, Luke 1:76 – “But as for you, young child, you will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will PIONEER before Jehovah, to make his ways ready.” Of…
A Twist in Translation 