Is Jesus Jehovah? Ask the New World “Translation” (part one)

Posted on 26 July, 2013 by Jon Gleason

The one true God tells us His name is “Jehovah,” a name He often uses to emphasise His faithfulness to His covenants / promises.  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as the great Three-in-One, unite in carrying out all His promises.

The “Jehovah’s Witnesses” cult teaches many errors, but the worst is to not worship Jesus, claiming He is not the true God, Jehovah.  Their Bible mis-translation, the New World “Translation,” changes many verses which show Jesus is Jehovah and one with the Father.  Yet, even their “Bible” teaches that Jesus is Jehovah.  I’ll take a few posts to show this.

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The Privilege of “Walking the Vale”

Posted on 25 July, 2013 by Jon Gleason

Psalm 23:4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Sometimes, when the Shepherd takes one of His beloved through that valley, He allows a pastor to journey along part of the way.  The pastor may never be the same again.

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“At the End”

Posted on 24 July, 2013 by Jon Gleason

It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one’s life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than ‘try to be a little kinder.’
– Aldous Huxley, humanist and agnostic

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
– Paul, apostle and Christian (II Timothy 4:6-8)

 

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Summary of Posts on Homosexuality

Posted on 23 July, 2013 by Jon Gleason

I’ve done a series of posts triggered by a recent Church of Scotland decision on ordaining homosexuals, but I’m now probably done with writing on the topic of homosexuality for a good long time.  This is a listing with excerpts of my recent posts on the topic (and a few other older posts) as an easy reference to the material for those who want it, and for the sidebar menu.

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Hurt Feelings?

Posted on 22 July, 2013 by Jon Gleason

When people are determined on a mode of conduct which they know to be wrong, they feel injured by the expectation of any thing better from them.
– Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

Faithful are the wounds of a friend….
– Solomon (Proverbs 27:6)

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“It is My Job”

Posted on 20 July, 2013 by Jon Gleason

It is OK if I die because it is my job and I am ready for it.
– Sri Lankan soldier to cricketer Kumar Sangakkara

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
– Paul (II Timothy 2:3)

Whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
– Jesus Christ (Mark 8:35)

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To My Homosexual Readers

Posted on 19 July, 2013 by Jon Gleason

I’ve been writing posts recently based on a Bible study series on the Church of Scotland decision to permit the ordination of homosexuals.  Some readers will disagree with what I’ve written.  I’ve tried to truly show what the Bible says on homosexuality — that’s my responsibility.  How you respond is your responsibility.  But the Bible talks about many other things, too, and I’d like to mention some of that.

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