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  1. Pegg

    Does Elisha use magic?

    The gourd was a poisonous fruiting plant native to the Mediterranean area (look up colocynth)...the person who picked it did not realise it was a poisonous plant and he put it in the stew. When the men tasted its bitterness they feared they would be poisoned. Elisha saved the stew miraculously...
  2. Pegg

    JW's Preach A Different Gospel

    Well thankyou for saying so, i appreciate your comments. In the end, putting all the theology aside, if our religion doesnt improve the choices we make in life, or doesnt affect how we view our fellow man, its not a very worthwhile endeavor. ;)
  3. Pegg

    JW's Preach A Different Gospel

    Your bible likely does say 'coming' But the word they are translating is 'parousia' Its the greek word used in the original language which they erroneously translate as 'coming' The word means presence, not coming. If you say you are coming, it means you have not arrived yet. But if you...
  4. Pegg

    Are u going to leave USA now?

    Its really the governments job to manage the different sectors of society and its demographics. Christians should not be involved with politics and its decisions, so in my view the chrisitan groups who oppose gay marriage are actually opposing the governments right to rule and make the...
  5. Pegg

    JW's Preach A Different Gospel

    .How can we 'change a word' ??? Sheol is a hebrew word. Hell is an english word. The Jewish translators of the Greek Septuagint translated the word 'sheol' as the greek equivalent 'hades' and the english translators translate 'hades' as 'hell' They are all one and the same word in...
  6. Pegg

    JW's Preach A Different Gospel

    Perhaps your pastor was not aware that the 'sign of Jesus presence' as listed in Matthew chapter 24 is accompanied by a time of trouble on earth. Matt 24:3 While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately, saying: “Tell us, when will these things be, and what...
  7. Pegg

    JW's Preach A Different Gospel

    its good to compare notes...but the fact is that the verse in John 1:1 can be translated as either 'God' or 'a god' Both are technically correct. What a translator chooses to use depends on his opinion and there are numerous other translators who did not use 'God' because they dont see how...
  8. Pegg

    Are u going to leave USA now?

    Im just saying that the response to disapproving of homosexuality is not casual. It arouses anger and hatred which is a little unreasonable imo. I have no issue with being insulted for following Gods Word. Im only pointing out that those in support of homosexuality find our stance offensive.
  9. Pegg

    Trusting the Bible

    yes, sure. But you have to be careful when trying to attribute an inaccuracy to something translated into another language. The inaccuracy could be in the translation. And the other consideration is in understanding the 'figures of speech' used in the old bible language. The Hebrew language...
  10. Pegg

    Trusting the Bible

    what sort of inaccuracies are you referring to? Do you mean spelling errors, poorly translated verses, contradicting statements??? And do you have any examples you want to discuss?
  11. Pegg

    Are u going to leave USA now?

    i've seen it many times...anyone who does not accept homosexuality is insulted with being old fashioned, unreasonable, homophobic, bigoted and a whole host of other demeaning things.
  12. Pegg

    Watchtower Governing Body: Are They The Exclusive Channel For God??

    We follow the example of the Apostles... while they didn't get into fights, they did attempt to help people learn the truth. Some people only want to fight and insult...thats when i press the ignore button. 2 Cor 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly,+ but powerful by God+ for...
  13. Pegg

    Are u going to leave USA now?

    I dont believe that and we certainly dont preach it. We preach Gods purpose for mankind. Everlasting life in an earthly paradise as he originally designed. Doen't sound very apocalyptic to me.
  14. Pegg

    Are u going to leave USA now?

    that is not quite what the bible says matey
  15. Pegg

    Clergy?

    Dont worry, i'm pretty sure you are not alone. ;) Marriage is great...but it can be difficult for so many reasons. I've found the bibles principle to 'keep on seeking the interest of the other' works wonders to really stabilize and solidify a marriage....i know it makes my husband happy...
  16. Pegg

    Clergy?

    clergy generally applies to priests in christian churches.....thats what I think of when i hear the word 'clergy' anyway. All JW's are 'ministers' and preachers. Some of us are appointed to serve as representatives in various forms, but there is no clergy as such.
  17. Pegg

    Are u going to leave USA now?

    God does not punish us the way people punish us for not conforming to their views.
  18. Pegg

    Watchtower Governing Body: Are They The Exclusive Channel For God??

    we just dont like throwing our pearls before piggypoos :D
  19. Pegg

    Watchtower Governing Body: Are They The Exclusive Channel For God??

    Oh, of course. Why would Satan want anyone believing we entered the 'last days' in 1914. That might cause people to actually do something about their faith seeing the day is drawing near. Your funny. :D
  20. Pegg

    Are u going to leave USA now?

    True. But we dont all point north :D
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