Jehovah`s Witness/the finished mystery

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Expert: Brenton Hepburn - 5/1/2006


Question
have you read the book "The Finished Mystery"
written by Charles Taze Russell, the father and
architect of the jehovah's witness, watchtower
organzation. if yes, could you tell your opinion
of this book and why he made prophecies in this
book that did not come true. And if you didn't,
i think you should. Thank you for your time.

Answer
Hello Brandon

Sorry for the delay.

Usually this site automatically notifies us when someone has asked us a question. For some reason I am not receiving notification of questions.  I only find out I have a question when I log into the web site.   

Yes I have seen the book the finished mystery.  

This book was commentary, compiled (written) after the death of C.T. Russell by  Clayton J Woodworth and . George H. Fisher based on what Russell had written about the Bible books of Revelation, The Song of Solomon, and Ezekiel.

For me, it is an interesting piece of writing that demonstrates to me  how much clearer understanding of the Bible we now have, and that we are not prepared to sit still, but go on learning and seeking the things from above (Colossians 3:1).  Even the first century congregation were counseled to grow in knowledge (2 Peter 3:18)

It might seem to some that there were prophecies put forward in that book, and to them that seems to be disturbing, because the Bible tells is that a true prophet must have his/her prophecies full-filled.   From My reading of the material NO false prophecies were uttered.  Wrong expectations or understanding of Bible prophecy was expressed, but no new prophecies were given.

See my web site http://homepages.picknowl.com.au/hepburn for a discussion of what some see as failed prophecy.

Brenton  

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I AM one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and I am always learning. I am NOT an expert in the full sense of the word but I can answer questions on the reliability of the NWT,, the so called mind control problems,,so called prophecies,,,,how being a JW affects the individual and relatives and general practices and history of Jehovah’s Witnesses. >>WARNING<< Please be aware that as at 31 December 2011 there are at least 4 people here who ARE NOT practicing JWs. By all means ask these ones questions. Depending on the question you will get an honest answer, but generally the answer you get will mislead you often because they do not give ALL the relevant details. The following men are not practising JWS ..Derrick Holland ..Ben Erdman..Robert Jones>..Ken the Apostate These ones will, at times, may appear to not have an agenda against JWs., and will at times give answers that are not correct in regard to JW teachings and practices. If you are after a answer from one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, please read some of the answers that the various experts have published before choosing someone. If you want to ask one of the NON JWs a question, that is fine, BUT if you want a balancing view after asking one of the NON JWs, ask a JW the same question.PLEASE ALSO NOTE: Some experts are NOT always the most courteous, and their answers may offend, so it IS IMPORTANT to chose an "expert" that YOU feel will best suit YOU . . . . .

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I have been a publisher since 1964. When I first went on the internet I found a lot of negative information dealing with Jehovah’s Witnesses covering prophecy, mind control and what many said was a very bad translation of the Bible known as the NWT. It shook my faith. After may hours researching these topics I could see why some felt that way, but, I was also able to explain why there were these misleading views. I can now set matters straight for anyone that has negative information about Jehovah’s Witness to show them that such information is at best misleading and at worst dangerous lies.

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I have been a student of the Bible for many years, am trying to teach myself Biblical Greek. Was a public tax accountant for many years untill SEP 2009 when I gave it up due to health problems.

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