Identifying True Worship, Part 1: What Is Apostasy according to the Bible and Jehovah's Witnesses?
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- Jehovah's Witnesses will often turn away from any Bible discussion that challenges their beliefs, using the excuse that they cannot listen to apostates. This raises the question: Who is an apostate? How does the Bible define apostasy, and are Witnesses adhering to the Bible definition, or using this as an excuse to turn a deaf ear to truth?
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You are truth. I really needed this. I have for so long needed to hear these things, bc it’s extremely hard being alone. My entire family has disowned me, bc I am disfellowshipped. I tried to get reinstated just for them, but my conscious lately has made me feel defiant bc it’s not the truth....it’s just not. EVERYTHING your saying is EXACTLY what I have gone through...and am going through. I JUST finally have resolved myself into letting my fear go, and REALLY have been searching “truth”.....I found you, and I don’t feel so alone anymore. Thank You so much. 🙌🏼💯😊
So glad I could help
Hi Eric, I have been studying the scriptures with Jehovah's Witnesses for about 27 years. I have a dialogue with them from the 'World Translation of the Holy Scriptures on a scholarly basis. I have had the same dilemma right from the start, I have and I am still giving them the chance to explain certain things that appears confusing, and I cannot bring myself to comfortably accept their version of the truth. After watching your videos I have learnt much, you make a lot of sense and your reasoning confirms my doubts, I thank you for sharing your story and your views. Cheers AL
If you haven't heard about it yet check out the book Crisis of Conscience by Raymond Franz
I am so happy to see this. My family is JW on both side and I just want to say thank you for showing that leaving the Kingdom Hall/JW doesn't mean abandoning a belief in God. Great Video :)
@Venessa,
You're very brave.
Well done for leaving the Watchtower organisation cult.
Thank you Eric, I'm a 27 year old man born and raised a jehovah's witness although I never got baptized I was instilled the teaching. When I was 18 years old I left home and left the teachings simply because I felt that it wasn't right for me to listen to another imperfect human being.. I have a family now and wonderful son and newborn daughter. Everyday I've felt selfish.. selfish because I'm not going to the kingdom hall and according to jeahovahs witnesses "saving their lives" I love my family and I want the best for them.. i just wanted the truth. And everything you e explained in your videos shined a light i desperately needed. I'm not alone. The teaching from the bible was correct and I do believe in jehovah. But I will not allow the organization to control me and my family by lying to us saying that what they say is from God. Thank you Eric
Dear Eric,
Your god is Yahweh, a Hebrew, tribal god, borrowed from earlier cultures.
There is two versions of Yahweh.
Your version which describes him as a just, moral, loving, all powerful being, and then there is the Biblical version who is a psychopathic murderer of unborn babies.
Both are make believe.
Nope, you are not alone!
Hi Meleti/Eric this is literally the most important video I have ever watched. Here you covered all the questions I have wanted but felt too afraid to ask. Its amazing! obviously I have a ton to reflect about and how to apply the knowledge in my situation. But thats just exactly what I need right now so a HUGE thank you from the bottom of my heart a thousand times! I am going to learn a lot from this series of videos, I am so sure of it. :o
You continue to clear up so many issues for me. My prayers are being answered.
@@classickruzer1 I don't know that man from Adam, but whatever he has done within JW is not a problem to me. However, you as a JW probably falls far below him in devotion to the JW organisation. Listen, man. What he is saying is that the Bible should be the ultimate authority. You can't dispute that, can you?
that is not was jesus taught that is what paul taught. why do you sound mad though.
There is NOT one true church Building place you can go to but the true church of God are individuals who obey the Word of God and come together with God willing!!!
@@PInk77W1 uhh nah
@@PInk77W1 agreed
I just found your channel today and I am so thankful!
Glory to God in Jesus name. Amen.
I found it just now. He seems like a very approachable guy.
Calm, rational and thoughtful. Thank you, Eric.
I dnt know what to believe anymore so what to do
Agreed
@@judes6954 Are you jw? Im a jw study. I think they're the best at teaching the Bible.
@@classickruzer1 I agree with you.
And yet, Andrew has 65 thumbs up! (2/13/20) Love your last name, Andrew. :)
Thank you for your videos. I'm "studying" with my sister. She has a great love for God, but is misled by the governing body.i especially enjoyed the point that fear is from the enemy! When we are in Christ we have NOTHING to fear! God bless you and your ministry!
You're wonderful .
I watch ALL of your videos over and over...EVERY DAY since April (2021) when I discovered you.
I'm addicted to your wisdom and your calming effects.
Thank you Eric/Meleti! ❤
As a study, you have sincerely opened my mind. I will now continue studying but with an open mind.
When I read your comment I had to pause the video and make a reply. Please, please. I beg of you to do research about Jehovah’s Witnesses and listen to the many ex Jehovah’s Witnesses life stories on TH-cam, and news report. Please read the book by Raymond Franz who was a formal member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, it is oh so very helpful and informative, It’s called Crisis of Conscience. The religion seems so innocent and harmless. This is a religion that twist and manipulate the scriptures in order to support their doctrines. After baptism never again will you be allowed to read, study, or research anything remotely associated with religion that was not created by the Jehovah’s Witness organization. You will be viewed as an apostate for doing so because their teachings will stop adding up, then you’ll be naïve enough to think it’s OK to ask questions. You can ask all the questions you want just don’t question the answers you get. Believe what you are told. You individual search for truth will be over. Everything you study will be from their organization (what ever they tell you , you’re expected to believe without question) You will become so brainwashed. If you are only studying at this point you are still in the love bombing faze. The majority of religious organizations today each provide a fair share of biblical truth to the members of their congregation (JW’s are no exceptions), they also provide false hood. I was a part of this organization for over two decades. When I learned that this was not the truth I wrote a disassociation letter, and never look back. You may ask me, Where did you go after leaving the JW’s organization? My answer is quite simple .... Nowhere....Jehovah and his son Jesus, Christ is very much a part of my life. I just walked away from a man-made organization that truly doesn’t have God‘s backing and I’ve never been happier with life. A burden has been lifted off my shoulder and for that I am thankful. Don’t trust anything I say, just use your God given critical thinking skills and do some thorough research. Later in life you will be able to say one of two things: ONE: I dodged a bullet... or TWO: I can’t say I wasn’t warned (some people never get the warning and if they do it after they’re neck deep in JW dysfunctional quicksand). May God guide your steps, the road is narrow
@@melodymakingmelodies4896 Thank you so for this information. I am grateful.
@@melodymakingmelodies4896 i absolutely loved your reply it was spot on, i too was raised in that organization and as soon as i got old enough to really reason i left
@@melchizedekoumamakora6271 I hoop that you never follow the jw org. Please, dont do it. I was jw for more than 20 year, please in de name of Jesus, don't go there.
@@melodymakingmelodies4896 Your comment deserves an academy award.
Eric, I pray that I can reach my families ability to think for themselves and reason on your video. Hopefully, I can get them to watch first. Your explanation is on point and more then anything being guided by holy spirit. Real preaching of truth. May God continue to guide your thoughts and understanding of his word. Thank you so much.
Well done. I was Raised Seventh Day Adventist. I experienced the same things, and my concience forced me to leave them.
I will pray for you.
LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!
(Just a side note. With a little more comparison of other bible translations you will be amazed at the changes made in the NWT.) You nailed it. FEAR! Fear of being rejected by "The Society, The Congregation, friends, family, Jesus, and God himself" and then being destroyed at Armagedon. I hope more people wake up to your messages. Thank you.
Your application to this subject is well thought out and caring, for honesty is what witnesses need. The fear dealt to witnesses is pure evil.
Thank you for your hard work
You are an anointed man of God who was not only called but chosen this is blessing me so much I am full of laughter and joy and amazement of how God is using you vs believers to get jws saved Godbless you brother
"You will know the truth and the truth will make you free"
I am not JW, never been, but for many years at various times God has prompted me to pray for the souls caught up in the JW religion to have the eyes of their understanding opened and come to the knowledge of truth. Truth is what sets us all free. I pray that Jehovah protects you as you help millions to take off the grave cloths of religion. God desires that none should perish but that all should come to the knowledge of Him. Thank-you for standing for truth, Thank-you for standing for Jehovah.
My Brother in Christ it is so refreshing to know that you share the true message not the WT version!
The inspired word of God has all the answers, not man.
May you find the true Christ and not this dangerous lieing organisation Amen
I love the way you handled this brother! I especially appreciate your showing people how to use the research tools to find information (something sorely lacking in the organization), and your rounding out the idea here to not just answer the question, but explain the rationale behind what the Bible says and how we, as Christians, can make proper application. Nicely done!
Hi Eric. I FOUND YOU TODAY. I CAN RELATE to everything you say. You are a very good speaker. I stopped going at least 20yrs ago having bin brought up in it. Look forward to listening to more of your vids. Regards from Nottingham UK
Just a many thanks Eric! Discovered your videos 2day a watched a couple of them. Looking forward to watching the rest!
thank you, please continue as we all continue learning the WHOLE TRUTH
Hello Eric. I just discovered your videos yesterday and now I can’t stop watching . I’m learning a lot and thanks for your honesty and hard work.
😀👍 FOR USING THE BIBLE .... THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE FOR JEHOVAH GOD .... 😀👍
After examining these videos I couldn't help to realize how similar JWs are to catholics. I've been raised a catholic but I feel like it's the same false cult only with a different approach and leaders but the manipulation and worship of the organization/ church as an entity is basically the same.
My prayer is that in Jesus name that everyone who has watched this video and everyone who will watch this video will trust believe in Jesus Christ my heart cry's out to Jesus that all people will ask Jesus Christ to be Lord of their lives and welcome Jesus Christ to live inside their hearts!!!!! Jesus Christ loves you follow Jesus Christ
We all need to learn how to Rightly divide the word of truth. Thank you for your courage and lack of apostasy. Most people that are in an apostate religion, are afraid to question anything.
Great video Eric. Excellent discussion that clears up the term "apostate" for me.
Facts are facts...The guy know the bible...very interesting to listen him...light always overcome darkness....
Thank God for you Eric and all behind the scenes helping you with this work, I’m finding my way back to Truth 💜💙❤️
I'm really enjoying this. I'll try to share these videos as soon as I can, if given permission.
Share away!!!
Very happy I found your rational thinking about what the bible says about apostasy and other issues...
Excellent video well presented. You provide much-needed information.
Best presentation I have seen. May God Bless You!
I just wanted to remind everyone of an important part of the puzzle that is often forgotten by Jehovah's Witnesses and even by former Witnesses, because of their background. Since men were born along by Holy Spirit what God used to inspire the scriptures. This same spirit will help us understand the words of God. John 14:16 and 1 Corinthians 2:10-16. You don't need men to interpret scriptures, you need to allow God's Holy Spirit to assist you. Many times in Watchtower literature and illustrations they leave out the Holy spirit in the chain of communication. I don't want to.
Bingo! No Holy Spirit? , NO UNDERSTANDING!! Period !!
@Jess Truly Without it , The Blind Leads the blind !! :(:(
I agree. But where's Thundarr?
@@marvelprince9893 Finally a Thundarr reference! So awesome! I had to go incognito to watch this cartoon. Ya know Satan was behind it.
Exactly! No church, no church leaders, followers of Christ
My son messaged me “ I went to your Kingdom Hall today and they said to tell you hi because you’ve missed so many meetings”.
I replied “ I’m no longer one of Jehovah’s Witnesses “
He said “ Oh stop with the cry for help”
Of course he was raised in the “truth “ and I totally understand his reaction. As Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught to be judge mental whether they want to believe it or not. I should know better than anybody...I was in as a child of 2 years old.
I never heard back from my own son or any other family members still in the cult. It brakes my heart he has turned away from me and told all the jw family still in I’ve renounced my faith.
I have to be loyal to myself, and take off the blind fold. The Australian Royal Commission woke me up.
I totally applaud you i did the same thing
Extremely well done. Remain humble & stand taller than the ego and fear driven elders etc. Psalms 146:3 nails it completely. I have it written in cement at my door entrance.
Excellent thank you. Jeremiah was an outcast deemed as an apostate to men, but a true prophet and lover of justice and truth, a faithful man who loved God first, no doubt he had fear but he relied on God and it was his faith and love of truth, and yes his fellow men that he preached against such dire circumstances.
Your the first person I have listened to that makes sense. I grew up in the truth and have questioned the beliefs my whole life. I grew up and became a grant writer. As a grant writer you are taught how to begin a 501c3 or in other words a church. I noticed one day that there was a certificate pegged to the wall in a Jehovah witnesses kingdom hall library. It was a 501c3 which was a granting of becoming a church. I asked an elder why do we have a filing that says were a church. When the beliefs say we are not a church..yet there it was. Saying plainly that we were a church. I also was taught that a nonprofit committee must have a board of directors who must represent their organization. So to represent our congregation there must be so many people representing the congregation. There must be a woman, a black person, an Asian. Etc. To correctly represent the congregation. I asked a brother why there was all older white men representing our congregation. Their reasoning was that only God knows these seasonings. And that it wasn't my place to question these things cause I was just a woman. That really got me questioning more. I ran a business and had many companies relying on me to assist them with legally filing for them and raising ALOT of money for their companies yet they felt I was not qualified based on my gender to ask these questions. Where is their truth on these simple matters? So I stopped listening to their lies and moved away from the me organization.
Wow Elohim is realllly speaking through you HALLELUJAH I THANK GOD FOR HIS MAGNIFICENT WORKS
I am Vintage, Brother Wilson's assistant.
To "delicious",
I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Please don't write your post in capital letters. That is "yelling" when writing on the internet.
Thank you Father for leading me on this path. And thank you for this video as a stone on my path.
I really hope all JW will take their time and watch your videos. This makes more sense than the teaching of watchtower..
I agree, Jane. They would just have to first get past the Watchtower prohibition against watching these eye-opening videos. Watchower always equates anything that is "eye-opening' with Satan talking to Eve. They've had a great "con" going. They call anything that's logical "worldly".
God bless you, Eric!
Hi Eric
You are right to call Jehovah's Witness a religion. Because it is. It is not a Christian denomination as some people might think. It is a stand alone religion. Not Christian but unique. Started by a freemason I believe..
Steamshovel 1611 absolutely and funded by the Catholic Church or jesuits.....why are all churches under a 501 c3 and not the Catholic Church and Kingdom Halls ? Because they go by their own governing authority.
@@MissAnnaDominique JW is a 501c3 religion
He only did so JEHOVAH'S witnesses wouldnt click off the video.
I enjoy you videos thank you. I’m 70 and I keep going back to different videos. I’m a jw all of my life but I am in doubt. I love truth and love your honest research. Takes a lot of meditating on. Thank you for these treasures of honesty
I so love your manor of teaching and reasoning from the Scriptures. Please continue to teach and reason with all as Jehovah is using YOU I believe to get to some that have so unfairly been dis=fellowshiped from the Organization, not from HIM AND/OR CHRIST JESUS and they need to hear this so much. I plan on continuing to learn from YOU!!!!!!!
4th time watching this 12 episode series. Phenomenal information
Your spot on accurate with your bible interpretations Eric.
Books always confuse us.but when you are seriously seeking god a true saint pulls you with love and guides you true saints in flesh always exist.
Great analogy Eric, (GPS, has left me dumbfounded on more than one occasion!) really brings it home. All best wishes, AJ
My Brother thank u for this message GOD BLESS you AMEN.
Thank you for posting this video, Eric. I have to admit that I have never attended a JW meeting but on listening to your first video and then this one I have to admit that my experience is not that dissimilar to yours. Just over four years ago I was disfellowshipped from our local Seventh Day Adventist Church because I took a stand against one of their fundamental doctrines. Like you, I wanted to uphold the truth found in Scripture as opposed to the 28 Fundamental Doctrines of the SDA Church. And because of this, we (our Bible study group) were voted out at a particular Business Meeting dealing with this issue. By this time many in our local SDA friends were questioning the SDA's doctrines, and I have to admit that it did cause a lot of animosity amongst the Elders of the church and members of the congregation. I really enjoyed this video as I too came to many of the conclusions you came to.
I look forward to watching more of your videos and taking this journey through the Bible with you.
Annilene, you are proof to me of the fulfillment of the wheat and weeds parable. There are true Christians who are loyal to the Christ and to the truth in every church and denomination. Perhaps this is the time that these are now coming out and taking a stand for truth by distancing themselves from the dogma of men.
@@BeroeanPickets Yes you are right. My heart just goes out to all my SDA friends - I miss them all so much. It is hard to lose them but your video explain so nicely why this is necessary. Thank you for all your hard work in sharing this. I hope you don't mind my questions every now and then.
@@anni1544 Not at all.
I absolutely thrive on your videos! Right now my son, 31 with Down Syndrome, and I, 72 are a congregation of 2 because we left JW's and stayed in our love of Jehovah and Jesus, and there is no physical place to go. When I was little everyone hated Catholics because of the Trinity (we lived in a very small town) and now you are a pariah if you don't believe in the Trinity...I have found that out the hard way; shunned by my JW daughter and avoided by 2 other kids for not accepting the Trinity. Anyway, Bless you for your wonderful videos!
It pains me to read of your experience being an older person caring for a disabled child and having two other children who are physically capable but may not be assisting you with the care of their own sibling b/c they choose to shun their elderly mother. Just goes to show the danger of any religious institution and a person allowing them to have too much control in their life. So brainwashed that one feels that they are carrying on as true christians and love in treating the loved ones this. Well, when the government turns on all religious institutions and servants find themselves with no place to go, you will be in a stronger place spiritually having built your faith w/o the reliance of an institution. In the meantime, I do hope that you are managing well with your son.
How is your son ,I know it's hard I have a son with downs ,Left the religion god bless
Nice video. Thanks.
I meet Jesus when I was young, I aleays try to convince JWs who Jesus is....
For me he is my lord and savior, he has the only name that would save us.
I admire your very strong courage in presenting what Truth is all about. As it is written in John 14:6 (KJV), Jesus is the TRUTH and if we seek the truth (Jesus Christ), the truth shall set us free. This the reason the Lord Jesus came down in the flesh to set us free from our sins. It's His blood He poured out, the price He paid to redeem us from all our sins (set free from sins) John 8:32; (KJV). Without shedding of the blood, is no remission, Hebrew 9:32 (KJV) Also, as in John 23 (KJV) "But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him".
Fear is what made me leave
Very helpful indeed clarifying the meaning of apostasy, a weaponizing word to keep up in fear and stifling our movement to true growth, light and independence. And people should not be afraid to compare bible translations outside of New World Translations.
It is so much fear involve! I grew up as a JW.
First time I have seen your video. This was really good. You my dear were protected by the holy spirit. You have kept your love for Christ!!!! agape. Brother.
I am watching the series of your videos to really learn and understand, first hand, the beliefs of JW org from the stand point of a former member. I appreciate the time and efforts you have put into the making of the videos and in the manner that you present your points from a biblical perspective. I can also sense your patience and calm in reaching out to your former church-mates.
The reason I do this, is so that when I talk and listen to JW missionaries, I know exactly where they are coming from. I am not a member of a JW Org, but I used to belong to another "cult" which is the Worldwide Church of God for 14 years. The one founded by Herbert W. Armstrong way back in the 1930s. Ours was a mixture of doctrines from JW, SDA, & Mormonism. I have experienced the same fear that you were relating especially in your first video. I pray that God may lead you to his truth as you study His word.
I have started watching your videos today. Currently a JW. Had doubts about the religion off and on since summer 2017. Getting ready to make my next move. Unsure what to do next.
Hi Alan,
In my case, I just "faded",...stopped attending meetings. Some brothers have felt impelled to write a letter to the Society in which they tell the Society that they are no longer JW's. Others actually keep going to meetings and pretending nothing is wrong,... but these are usually cases in which there is fear that a marriage will end otherwise. I'd been JW from birth, but saw and suffered personally much cruelty from "fellow JW's". Sometimes the "next move" isn't even something that you choose for yourself. Just stopping turning in a time report can catagorize you as having "quit" being a JW!
@@vintage6346 I am worried about the marriage falling apart simply because I don't desire to support WT or the Governing Body anymore.
Edit: I appreciate your reply, by the way. I'm a little surprised because the video is two years old.
@@alans.wendelschafer6588,
The TH-cam moderator receives "notifications" of each new comment, no matter which video they are posted under. :)
Yes, Alan, Watchtower's "reach" into the realm of marriage is sickening. Good brothers and good sisters have lost marriage mates because elders will "counsel" them to get rid of the "apostate". I have no solution. But, I'm here on this channel as moderator, doing what I can to "be here" for my brothers and sisters who are "waking up". Satan has used Watchtower to the hilt.
Hope you're doing well in this awakening process
You are a wonderful teacher Eric. I see you are giving us something like a 15 part symposim like the assembly or District Convention parts on ' Identifying True Worship" I feel happy with this and taking notes . I can see they you must have given many District Convention Parts . I am very thankful for your experience.
A gentle and factual presentation. I wonder if Grace Bible Ambassadors' teachings could be of great benefit to your ministry to Jehovah's Witnesses. Found on You tube... God bless you
Thank you!very well explaibed.
I wish we could know the truth... thankyou for your honest appraisal of the governing body. As for me... I will follow Jah and Jesus regardless of these men.
Thank you. So insightful.
There is no more beautiful oasis in a wasteland of lies, such as we have today, than truth. Rest here a bit, you have found water.
The ransom for all means everyone gets a second chance. The depth of Gods mercy and love is unsearchable. Jehovahs witnesses are confused and are making the organization a God and have lost the liberty as sons of God by trying to yoke themselves to laws and strict organization. It is the same mistake that the apostates made after the death of the apostles by giving glory to men “the clergy”
Thank you so much for this thought provoking channel. I must thank Jehovah God for helping me see this last night or in the early hours of this morning. I was having a difficult time but Jehovah, as always, gave me something to think about. You! I'll follow through everything, every time you post something. I wish I could translate these for Xhosa speaking people who struggle with English.
I thank you for the support, but please, only follow the Christ. I'm just a good-for-nothing slave.
@@BeroeanPickets, I certainly won't. I'm just happy to be "examining scriptures" purely without a prepared insight that leads to a particular interpretation. And yes, I'm not afraid but cautious. I like your humbleness. Still wonder why the use of the New World Translation though.
Thank you these talks are phenomenal.
Greetings of Peace to you,
I watched your video and found it interesting. However, I am surprised that you would continue to quote from the JW bible both in this video and others. You have managed to pick up on the fact that it was 'man' that has messed up in the religion, not allowing any line of honest questioning or any thought that may challenge the governing body of JWs decision making or their policies of interpretation of scripture. For myself that would then require that I would take a step, a big step back, and challenge myself and thinking to do with the Bible itself.
Questions such as who translated the bible itself, why can I trust this interpretation above others, what made the man or men translating trustworthy, are they above reproach, are they sinless, is it possible there are mistakes in the translation? And a big question to answer, where is the original bible - is it even around now or are we putting our trust in a translation of a translation of a translation. Anyone that knows more than one language should be aware that when you start translating any book, that it will eventually be flawed in some way - the bias of the translator, every translator will translate according to their world views, their background, their personal beliefs and this is somewhat dangerous. Yes, they many say they have been inspired by God, but then again anyone ANYONE can claim they are inspired by God! When you find things in any book that you read that are contradictory and do not logically make sense then you owe it to yourself to keep digging and searching for the truth. Search for a book or scripture in its original form revealed from God then analyze, scrutinize it with sincerity, and the intention of finding the truth (no pun intended). Truth stands out clearly from falsehood.
I might end my comment with a suggestion. Something I did a long time ago - One night when you are alone, get on your knees and hold up your hands to the heavens. Clean your heart of any arrogance and aim for humility and make a sincere intention to seek the truth. Ask the Creator (no need to say Jehovah or God or any particular name) Ask the One in whom has absolute control of this universe and everything in it, The one who is the Most Merciful, the Extremely Merciful, The Master of the Day of Judgement, ask for His guidance, to be shown the straight way, the way of whom thou has bestowed thy Grace and whose portion is not wrath. Ask in your own words of course, whatever is in your heart just pour it out to your Creator and He will most definitely answer you and you will be among the successful.
I mean we could literally spend our whole lives researching and trying to gain knowledge about what is the correct religion and I feel that if we just ask directly to the Creator then it is a bit of a shortcut to get to the answers. If we die before we find the answers then be assured God knows that you were sincerely looking and I am positive that God being the Most Just, would never let our good actions go to waste or unrewarded.
Abdul,
Eric uses the New World Translation Bible because he is especially trying to help people who have been Jehovah's Witnesses for many years. When they see him quoting from the NWT, they relax and their aprehension diminishes. Jehovah's Witnesses are very easily frightened away from these videos, because they have been told by Watchtower that it is a sin to watch them. Using the NWT makes them feel "at home" and safe.
Eric Wilson has been helping people in this way for about nine years, though for many of those years he used the alias Meleti Vivlon rather than his real name. You have probably read the comments of appreciation that other TH-cam viewers have writen below his videos, and I am one of those people. Have you been benefitted spiritually by what you saw in this video? If so, then leaving a comment here to indicate this would be appropriate.
vintage actually i haven’t had a chance to read anyone else’s comments as yet, i will have a browse after this.
Yes i know they are a skittish bunch of people due to their brain washing to believe that listening to any outside source of information is a sin and from Satan.
I was actually bought up and baptised in the religion at 15 years old so i am very aware of their tactics. Left long ago and educated myself. Travelled and kept an open mind, looking for answers . It can be very enlightening when we let go of our preconceived notions and begin to really think for ourselves.
Yes i certainly admire that gentleman for shedding light and exposing the falsehoods in the religion. It takes courage. 👍🏻 kudos
I appreciate you using the Scriptures don't stop.
I like 2 texts from the Bible that clearly show what "apostasy" really is from God's standpoint. One is 2 Thess. 2: 9-12; which actually incriminates the Watchtower organization and it's leaders the governing body. As an ex-JW for 55 years, I believed as we were taught; that only the clergy of Christendom made up the "man of lawlessness". After having been kicked out over the personal opinions of a few brainwashed men 2 years ago, I discovered that the GB of JW's actually fits just as nicely with Paul's inspired description. Their identity is confirmed by several traits; one being "their presence is according to .....every unrighteous deception"......"not accepting the love of the truth." (Evidenced by their constant changes in predictions for the end, changing policy beliefs, treatment of disfellowshipped ones, not reporting pedophilia, joining the UN, "going beyond what is written in elder policies, publisher's conduct, etc.) 1 Cor. 4: 6
Who determines "truth" according to this scripture text? Move on down to 2 Thess. 3: 5, 6, and back to verses 16 and 17 of chapter 2! "The truth would come through our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father."!! (also 2: 13) (John 17: 17---"your word is truth"..meaning Christ's Father Jehovah.)
2nd favorite text on this is Jeremiah 23: 15-21. Jehovah here says thru Jeremiah: "Do not listen to the words of the prophets,.....the vision of their own heart is what they speak, not from the mouth of Jehovah." Just like the governing body has done over the past 70 years or so, verse 21 says, " I did not send the prophets, yet they themselves ran. I did not speak to them, yet they themselves prophesied."!! Well meaning men, but men who had no right to "set themselves up as a God," and demand exclusive devotion to their organization!!! 2 Thess. 2: 4......READ THESE, FOLKS! Thanks Eric!
Good points. Good texts. :)
Hi Eric, I was pleased to stumble up on your account. I have never been JW but I grew up with their literature because they used to visit our home and leave their magazines. I was a voracious reader and of course gradually began to become indoctrinated as a young child. I never did join them though, but from their magazines, I started to see them as the truest of Christians. I had never had any personal dealings with any though. This was to change when I met and interacted with a few. THEY WERE NOTHING LIKE THEIR MAGAZINES PORTRAYED. I once stayed in a room with two JW and a Pentecostal Christian, I was shocked. They were toxic, there was no love in them but the Pentecostal was more Christlike than these supposedly true Christians. That was when the doubts started to creep in. Along the way I met others, and realized something wasn’t right. Now I understand better from your series what the real problem was, they had rejected Christ as their head and replaced him with fallible humans
I enjoyed your comment, Useful Herbs. Also, I'm a big fan of "useful herbs", so I really like your "name". :)
vintage 😊 thank you very much!
I love your videos so much
This was truly excellent. Thank you.
Hi. I have really been enjoying your videos. I'm wondering if you have considered the idea of reading through the Bible with fresh eyes. What I mean by this is we all have traditions that condition the way we understand what we are reading. You were a Jehovah's Witness for a long time. I would like to challenge you to read through the Bible with no preconceived ideas about God, Jesus, salvation, etc. After reading through the entire Bible, see what you have come to believe about these doctrines.
I've been doing that for several years now
Eric grateful for an excellent explication and using the scriptures 🎉 congratulations, and allowing others to form their own conclusions,this is not what is done by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses,a person has to believe exactly what they say if you form or have another opinion a person is classed as an apostate,I listened to a member of the Bible Students who asked me to read for myself Raymond Franz book Crisis of Conscience because he found exactly what I mentioned, and that was brain washing,by the Governing Body,he wanted nothing to do with it,and he was disfellowshipped,after having served as a member of the Governing Body for over 10 years,🎉I enjoyed your discussion 😊
You do speak the truth of the Bible and answer few questions I have. Thank you
Thank you!
Thank you for your hard work Eric ! Amazing clarity .1Cor 13:6...
I've seen several of your videos. I am a JW by birth, most of my family members and relatives are JWs, I was disfellowshipped when I was in college, so I can relate, came back around 5 yrs ago, so that was outside the fence for more than 20 years and now an RP. I was hesitant at first with watching videos but I cried to Jehovah and Jesus of course that I don't want to be deceived. I MUST BE SURE ABOUT EVERYTHING. And yes, most of the feelings of whatever you are saying are the same, I am still evaluating how I would treat the GB because some or I should say most of the JWs follow and obey them more than Jesus and that made me research about the faithful and discreet slaves. I wouldn't want to say more right now, but I'll examine more of what you say. Holding my thank you for now. (Philippines)
Hi Samuel,
What is an "RP", please? "Reinstated Publisher"? I've just never seen the "RP" abbreviation before.
H.as O.nly L.eft Y.ou B.asic I.nstrutions B.fore L.eaving E.arth. HOLY BIBLE. Thank you so much for the teaching God Bless you sir!
Found your channel and enjoy watching/listening. I'm just wondering why you use the alias name in some videos?
I've grown fond of it.
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Thank you so much eric jehovah bless you this helped me
That silver sword is corrupted.
Mt 27:52,53 started my journey away from POMI.
Thank you Eric.
I'm LDS, not a JW... nor do I want to be one... My church defines apostasy as standing away from God. Most members I know consider us apostate if we don't follow what our Prophet says 100% as if his word is infallible; or if we disagree with what the Q15 considers rules...
Of course, there are significant differences between the JW and LDS faiths, but there are also some surprising similarities that Witnesses would not be happy to acknowledge, and you've hit on one of them.😊
@@BeroeanPickets I don't get either the LDS or JW faith, why do people think leaders can't be questioned? Am I a Mormon? Yes, but will I follow a man BLINDLY without some form of questioning? No... Man is fallible; God is not... I guess I should say I feel closer to God reading the Book of Mormon
Excellent talk Eric.Many thanks.😌
Do u have a private way to send a question please
I believe I am going to enjoy your videos. I just found you a couple days ago...I have studied with witnesses for yrs...off and on...never baptized!!! Totally confused!! I hope to learn truth!! Ty. Love&Hugs 🦋
I'm glad you found Eric. Of course, it's not like he's hiding. Lol. I found him two years ago. I'd just finished reading both of Ray Franz' books, Crisis of Conscience, and In Search of Christian Freedom. After I finished those, I was out from under the smothering fallacy that the "Governing Body" were God's channel of communication between us and himself. But there were still many gaps to fill in. I went on the internet with the intention of finding others who saw this, too. After watching some rather sad and bitter videos (with vile language) made by some exjws, Wow!, I found Eric. I've learned a lot in two years, and without "binge watching". I have to think about things and take time to see how any new concept fits with the rest of "reality".
Very Good!! Thank you so much!
i am enjoying going through these videos, for the 4rd or 4th time!
Awesome! Thank you!
Another thought provoking video. Thank you
I've watched your wonderful videos several times and wish there were more! I have a story, as we all do. I have found out that when one stone falls the whole thing quickly collapses. I have some of what I learned in the past that will stay with me, but I won't read that Bible. So, anyone, what is a good Bible that doesn't add or subtract or change scripture?
Hard to find such a Bible Jeanne. I like to go to Biblehub.com to view many versions, and then check them out using the interlinear.
@@BeroeanPickets Thank you, I will go there. I have the "Kingdom Interlinear", which I have used a lot. Is this book also corrupt?
@@jeanneneemann650 It is based on the Westcott and Hort text, if memory serves. However, you can also use the interlinear that is found on BibleHub.com for comparison purposes. The advantage of that interlinear, is that it provides links to various Bible lexicons
@Claudia V I was looking for Bibles on Amazon late last night, I wanted KJV with modern English, but at 9 put my son to bed...I have never prayed to Jesus so we prayed for him to tell us how. This morning KJV, modern English was in my mail box. No sign on Amazon that I bought anything, I didn't buy anything.
Great job! Great that you have many trandlations in cc.
So far, so good!
Can the Governing body admit they disfellowshipped Jehovah ?
They don't disfellowship jehovah, they disfellowship Jesus.
What scripture says “ apostasia” ? I thought the watchtower put that word in there. I see obstinate but that means stubborn. Stubborn and apostate are two different things.
Thank you for the clear bible teaching.
Glad it was helpful!