Please brother………….if you’re going to bring stuff this weak, it’s best to sit back, read, and try to learn something. That is, if you’re not already too pimped to learn.

Because if Russell dares to read more New Testament scripture for himself, he’s going to realize that throughout those who labored for the Gospel OF JESUS CHRIST were poor, broke and even homeless. You don’t even find the term “homeless” used anywhere in the entire Bible, but regarding the apostles and Jesus. Even after Jesus was resurrected.

And regarding Christians being cared for “by God”. One day Russell might open up his Bible to Acts and realize what was really being done to ensure the poor had “no lack”. The poor were not getting mystery checks in the mail. Saints with money were SHARING with the poor and the apostles only administered the distribution of that, they did not take it for themselves. He’s also might learn via reading more scripture, that when Paul talked about a “cheerful” giver and reaping “bountifully”, that Paul was talking about giving to the poor. Russell might also learn that Jesus said he will not be judged by a dime he gives to Eddie Long, but rather what he gives to the poor, Matthew 25:31-46

I pray Russell reads more New Testament scripture for himself and learns what the difference between old covenant and new covenant are.

Russell, I speak to you as one who attended New Birth for over 7 years. Eddie Long is not a man of God. He is a false teacher. And what you’ve been fed about abundance and prosperity is not the Word of the Lord.

Russell is not going to get it yet, because Russell is not reading much NT scripture. Not unless Eddie Long directs him to it.

There is hope for Russell though, because he does use biblical references. He’s just going to be shocked if/when he gets his references correct regarding what applies to his life and not the Jews under the old covenant.

Greetings all.

This is a very interesting website. For all here who claim to be christians, a website that is dedicated to throwing fiery darts at men/women who are servants of GOD, pastors are humans. (MN: But they’re not servants of God, pastors. They’re pimps. ) Put their clothes on just like you and I do. Is this website supposed to be christlike? Is this how you make disciples? Talking about pastors YOU think are what “Bad people or something?” There will always be preachers who will have a large congregation. Jesus often spoke to thousands. I am one of the members of the “Club New Birth” as you call it. I have been blessed with material things, but I have been mostly been blessed with knowledge, wisdom, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

I wonder why people renounce pastors and people who are financially wealthy. (MN: Usually it’s because they got it dishonestly, like the 3.1 million dollars worth of cash, land, and cars Fast Eddie got while running a charity. ) If you are a child of GOD, does it really make sense that GOD has children who experience poverty and lack? If GOD takes care of his children, then that means health wise, financially, in all areas of life where the human has basic requirements to live in whatever society they exist in. A

nd if these things are exceedingly abundant, then some christians have a problem with this? Ask yourself, did Adam and Eve have riches and wealth? YES they did. The garden provided everything they needed to prosper. Listen up christians, PROSPERITY does not only mean a lot of money. Abundance is what we are privy to … financial abundance, abundance of health, abundance of love. These things are all needed.

They should be more concerned with creatively interpreting the bible correctly.

And by the way I am edified every time I come here, nothing edifies me more than to see the saints getting together, and correctly interpreting God’s word, and warning the masses about those who don’t.

binks

(MN: The obvious question here is: What was the half truth posted? )

However………….Spong is a heretic. Long is a pimp. Why?? Education (which is admirable) without the Spirit (which is a NECESSITY) is an almost certain route to abomination.

But some folks spend more time on a rhyme than understanding symbols of the faith.

They probably think the “12 Days of Christmas” song is about materialism and know nothing of the history about it.

Bottom line, a lack of education is a terrible thing. This stuff comes from folks who simply are not well educated and that’s a fact.

*note to Ced, please stick to one thought at a time and allow it to make some type of sense.

(MN: Have you ever “debated” with a JW? They are always all over the place. You have to work really hard to hold them to a single thought. )

I just killed three rather long copy and paste comments for the Jehovahette.

This is about as helpful as cut-n-pasting a Betty Crocker recipe.

Where do I send the check???

I want to address once again someone doesn’t know what the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe.

First off, the name Jehovah is to distinguish from these other so called gods. Why don’t you all use God’s real name? It is Jehovah. Jesus Christ identified Jehovah as the only true God. (MN: Anybody care to show me where He did this?

God Has a Name!
What is God’s name? Humans all have personal names. Why, many people even name their pets! Would it not be reasonable for God to have a name? Having and using personal names is unquestionably a vital part of human relationships and interactions. Should it be different when it comes to our relationship with God? Ironically, millions who profess faith in the God of the Bible do not use his personal name. Yet, God’s name has been known for centuries. As you read this series of articles, learn of times when God’s name was widely used. More important, learn what the Bible says about getting to know God by name.

BY THE 17th century, several European countries were minting coins featuring the name of God. A German coin minted in the year 1634 prominently featured the name Jehovah. Such coins became popularly known as the Jehovah talers, or Jehovah coins, and were circulated for decades.

Jehovah is a rendering of God’s name that has been recognized for centuries. In Hebrew, a language that is read from right to left, the name appears as four consonants, . These four Hebrew characters–transliterated YHWH–are known as the Tetragrammaton. God’s name in this form was also inscribed on European coins for decades.

God’s name can also be found on buildings, monuments, and works of art as well as in many church hymns. According to the German Brockhaus encyclopedia, at one time it was customary for Protestant princes to wear an insignia composed of a stylized sun and the Tetragrammaton. The symbol, also used on flags and coins, was known as the Jehovah-Sun insignia. Clearly, the deeply religious Europeans of the 17th and 18th centuries knew that Almighty God had a name. More significantly, they were not afraid to use it.

The name of God was no mystery in Colonial America either. Consider, for example, the American Revolutionary soldier Ethan Allen. According to his memoirs, in 1775 he demanded that his enemies surrender “in the name of the Great Jehovah.” Later, during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, several advisers made frequent mention of Jehovah in their letters to Lincoln. Other American historical documents containing the name of God are available for public review in many libraries. These are but a few examples of how the name of God has for centuries been prominently displayed.

What about today? Has the name of God been forgotten? Hardly. Various Bible translations feature the personal name of God in many verses. A quick visit to a library or a few minutes of research in your own dictionaries will likely reveal that the name Jehovah is widely accepted as the vernacular equivalent of the Tetragrammaton. For example, the Encyclopedia International pointedly defines the name Jehovah as the “modern form of the Hebrew sacred name of God.” A recent edition of The New Encyclopædia Britannica explains that Jehovah is the “Judeo-Christian name for God.”

‘But,’ you may wonder, ‘is God’s name a matter of concern to people today?’ The name of God, in one form or another, is still featured in many public areas. For instance, the name Jehovah is inscribed on the cornerstone of a building in New York City. In the same city, the name has also been found in Hebrew in a colorful mosaic decorating a busy subway station. It is safe to say, however, that of the thousands of people who have walked by these locations, few have attached any significance to the inscriptions.

Is the name of God important to people in your part of the world? Or do most refer to the Creator as “God,” as if this title were his actual name? Your personal observation might be that many people do not give any thought to whether God even has a name. What about you? Do you feel comfortable addressing God by his personal name, Jehovah?

Second, the paragraph below represents the belief of the Jehovah’s Witnesses concerning Christ dying on a cross:

Cross: Jesus did not die on a cross. He died on a pole, or a stake. The Greek word translated “cross” in many Bibles meant just one piece of timber. The symbol of the cross comes from ancient false religions. The cross was not used or worshiped by the early Christians. Therefore, do you think it would be right to use a cross in worship?–Deuteronomy 7:26; 1 Corinthians 10:14.

Third, this is their position concerning the Holy Spirit:

While the Bible always refers to God as having a specific dwelling place, it often speaks of his holy spirit in ubiquitous terms. “Where can I go from your spirit, and where can I run away from your face?” asked the psalmist David. (Psalm 139:7) Some have been confused by such references and may conclude that God is omnipresent. Yet, when considering the context of this and other texts, it becomes clear that Jehovah’s holy spirit–or power in action–can be extended from his fixed location to any place in the material universe.

Like a father’s hand extending down to console and support his children, Jehovah’s hand–or holy spirit–can extend to any part of the spiritual realm or the physical universe to accomplish Jehovah’s purpose. Hence, the psalmist could say: “Were I to take the wings of the dawn, that I might reside there in the most remote sea, there, also, your own hand would lead me and your right hand would lay hold of me.”–Psalm 139:9, 10.

An Active Force

THE Bible’s use of “holy spirit” indicates that it is a controlled force that Jehovah God uses to accomplish a variety of his purposes. To a certain extent, it can be likened to electricity, a force that can be adapted to perform a great variety of operations.

At Genesis 1:2 the Bible states that “God’s active force ["spirit" (Hebrew, ru'ach)] was moving to and fro over the surface of the waters.” Here, God’s spirit was his active force working to shape the earth.

God uses his spirit to enlighten those who serve him. David prayed: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your spirit [ru'ach] is good; may it lead me in the land of uprightness.” (Psalm 143:10) When 70 capable men were appointed to help Moses, God said to him: “I shall have to take away some of the spirit [ru'ach] that is upon you and place it upon them.”–Numbers 11:17.

Bible prophecy was recorded when men of God were “borne along by holy spirit [Greek, from pneu'ma].” (2 Peter 1:20, 21) In this way the Bible was “inspired of God,” the Greek word for which is The·o’pneu·stos, meaning “God-breathed.” (2 Timothy 3:16) And holy spirit guided certain people to see visions or to have prophetic dreams.–2 Samuel 23:2; Joel 2:28, 29; Luke 1:67; Acts 1:16; 2:32, 33.

The holy spirit impelled Jesus to go into the wilderness after his baptism. (Mark 1:12) The spirit was like a fire within God’s servants, causing them to be energized by that force. And it enabled them to speak out boldly and courageously.–Micah 3:8; Acts 7:55-60; 18:25; Romans 12:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:19.

By his spirit, God carries out his judgments on men and nations. (Isaiah 30:27, 28; 59:18, 19) And God’s spirit can reach everywhere, acting for people or against them.–Psalm 139:7-12.

Last, the name of the congregation building has never had utilized the word church. The congreagation building has always been Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. It does two things. It distinguishes them from the rest (Christendom) and it tells those what God is being worshipped. Just because a building has church on it does not make it holy endowed. There are plenty of places with the name church on them but they full of false religious doctrines.

The bottomline is this, please stop misstating the beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses before you go and research yourself, do not listen to no one else. Hey, even go to a congregational meeting, and no they want require you to make a donation.