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I have been one of Jehovah`s Witneses now for over 30 years, in those years I have brought up 4 children, teaching each of them the bible.Being one of Jehovah`s Witnesses has helped me cope with my Epilepsy and bring up a daughter with learning difficulties.I have conducted bible studies with people from nearly every denomination i.e. Muslim. Having used the bible all these years to answer peoples questions, I feel I am qualified to give any answer regarding Jehovah`s Witnesses and the bible.

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My experience has been one of attending bible lectures 5 times a week,taking part in these lectures in front of an audience and being with thousands of J.W. at conventions where I have seen the bible at work in peoples lives.It is truly a miracle when you see thousands of people meeting together and not one policeman needed, and not even a piece of litter in sight.It is like another world.

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Jehovah`s Witness - 1914

Expert: Brenda Martin - 10/29/2009

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QUESTION: Is it true that Jehovah Witnesses believe Christ came back to Earth in a spiritual return in 1914?

ANSWER: Describing ‘the sign of the conclusion of the system of things’ Jesus Christ said:
“Jerusalem will be trampled on by the nations, until the appointed times of the nations are fulfilled.” (Luke 21:24)

When did this ‘trampling’ begin? The Davidic dynasty of kings came to an end when King Zedekiah was dethroned by the invading Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar.” (2 Chronicles 36:11, 12, 16-20)

"A ruin, a ruin, a ruin I shall make it. As for this also, it will certainly become no one’s until he comes who has the legal right, and I must give it to him.’”—Ezekiel 21:26, 27.

King Zedekiah lost the “legal right” to the Davidic kingdom, the promised Messiah would regain that “right” and rule in the kingdom of God “forever.” (Luke 1:32, 33)

Counting from the time that God’s typical kingdom, with its Davidic king, was overthrown, how long would it be until God once again expressed his sovereignty through a kingdom involving the royal line of David, with Messiah as the ruling king? Daniel chapter 4 provides a basis for determining the length of the Gentile Times or “the appointed times of the nations,” during which those nations would trample on “Jerusalem,” or the kingdom of God.—Luke 21:24.

This "trampling" dates from the year in which Nebuchadnezzar removed King Zedekiah from the throne in Jerusalem.607 B.C.E.

Counting from October 607 B.C.E., the “seven times” of 2,520 years (in bible prophecy) bring us down to early October 1914 C.E.when Jesus "he who has the legal right" came & took up kingly power in heaven.

The "appointed times of the nations" began in 607 & lasted 2,520 years taking us to 1914.

all the best
Brenda

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QUESTION: What is the purpose of Christ's return in 1914, was there a battle between Him and Satan?

Answer
Yes--"War broke out in heaven, Michael (Jesus) and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled 8 but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven. 9 So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him" (Revelation 12;7-9)

Christ’s presence is the time for him to direct his full attention to the whole earth and its population, bringing the full force of his kingly power to bear so as to accomplish his Father’s will for the earth and its inhabitants.—Compare Mt 6:9, 10.

Among the events marking Jesus’ presence in Kingdom power are:

1.The resurrection of those of his followers who have died, these being joint heirs with him to the heavenly Kingdom (1Co 15:23; Ro 8:17)

2.His gathering together and bringing into union with himself other followers who are living at the time of his presence (Mt 24:31; 2Th 2:1)

3.His ‘bringing to nothing’ the apostate “man of lawlessness,”(false religion)(2 thess 2;3-8)

4.In the near future; the destruction of all those who give no heed to the opportunity for deliverance (Mt 24:37-39)

5.Yet future--His Thousand Year Reign (Re 20:1-6)

all the best
Brenda

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