God's ( Jehovah ) organization. Does he have one?

We Need an Organization Today.

Like their first-century counterparts, Jehovah’s Witnesses today take seriously the commission to preach the good news of the Kingdom. One way they carry out this work is by distributing Bibles and Bible study aids, which calls for organization.

Christian publications must be carefully prepared, checked for accuracy, printed, and then shipped to the congregations. In turn, individual Christians must volunteer to bring the literature to those who want to read it. The Kingdom message has reached millions in this way. Publishers of the good news endeavor to carry out their preaching activity in an orderly fashion, ensuring that no part of the territory is overworked while other parts are neglected. All of this calls for organization.

Since “God is not partial,” Bibles and Bible literature must be translated. (Acts 10:34) Currently, this magazine is available in 132 languages, and its companion, Awake!, is published in 83 languages. That requires well-organized teams of translators around the world.

Members of the congregation receive encouragement when they attend Christian meetings and assemblies. There they hear stimulating Bible discourses, study the Scriptures together, share upbuilding experiences, and join with fellow worshipers in prayer. And as their brothers in the first century, they enjoy faith-strengthening visits from loving traveling overseers. Thus, Christians today form “one flock, one shepherd.”—John 10:16.

Of course, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not perfect, any more than were their early counterparts. Still, they work together in unity. As a result, the Kingdom-preaching work is being accomplished throughout the earth.—Acts 15:36-40; Ephesians 4:13.

Originally posted by Suzianne
But, calling the Apostles and Elders of the early church "the early governing body" (as you did in another thread) seems a bit much and seems to favor the bias you have for your corporation.

The Body and Bride of Christ is not a corporation, no matter how far you twist it.

"He [Christ] gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastor/teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" Ephesians 4:11-12 [No corporation]

Snooze fest to kick off the new year 😴

Originally posted by divegeester
Snooze fest to kick off the new year 😴

Just a little to much for ya huh?

"As regards man, Jehovah can exercise insight into the thoughts and doings of all mankind (1Ch 28:9; Ps 139:1-6), and as he chooses, he ‘gives thoughtful consideration’ (Heb., bin) or attention to individuals and classes. (Pr 21:12; Ps 5:1, 2) He knows his own invincible purpose and what he will do in the future. His righteous standards are fixed, unchangeable. Hence, “there is no wisdom, nor any discernment, nor any counsel in opposition to Jehovah.” (Pr 21:30; compare Isa 29:13, 14; Jer 23:20; 30:24.) He needs to consult no one to understand a matter, such as how to help his servants effectively or how to relieve them from distress and oppression.—Isa 40:10-15, 27-31.

Knowledge of Jehovah God and discernment of his will combined with faith and trust therefore form the foundation of all true understanding on the part of his intelligent creatures. “Knowledge of the Most Holy One is what understanding is,” and this includes understanding “righteousness and judgment and uprightness, the entire course of what is good.” (Pr 9:10; 2:6-9; 16:20) No matter of real importance can be fully understood unless all the factors are viewed from Jehovah’s standpoint and seen in relation to his standards, qualities, and eternal purpose."

Originally posted by galveston75
A couple very frequent posters here deny that it exist. In fact they not only deny it exist but even deny god himself by refusing to use his name.

I'm posting from the bible many scriptures that he does in fact have an organized people who not only use's his name but follows his commands and by the direction of his son Jesus, accomplishes his will by ...[text shortened]... all you armies of his, you ministers of his, doing his will.” (An “army” is an organized group.)

God has many names: addonai, elohim YHWH, el echad, el hane'eman, el emet, and so on.... In the Old Testament (or Hebrew Bible) Jehovah is decidedly NOT the name of God. The fact that none of your cults leaders bother going to seminary or study theology is the source of the many many many errors in your cultic doctrines

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
LOL, you gotta reel them in first and then attempt to reason with them, its a two stage process. 😀

yes "reason"🙄

Originally posted by divegeester
Snooze fest to kick off the new year 😴

Do you enjoy expressing disdain toward other contributors to this online public spirituality forum and/or toward the topics and issues that may be meaningful to them or has a penchant for this negative behavior become involuntary?

Originally posted by Doward
God has many names: addonai, elohim YHWH, el echad, el hane'eman, el emet, and so on.... In the Old Testament (or Hebrew Bible) Jehovah is decidedly NOT the name of God. The fact that none of your cults leaders bother going to seminary or study theology is the source of the many many many errors in your cultic doctrines

The JW's can be sincere people and at the same time be sincerely wrong.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Do you enjoy expressing disdain toward other contributors to this online public spirituality forum and/or toward the topics and issues that may be meaningful to them or has a penchant for this negative behavior become involuntary?

Yes.

Originally posted by Doward
God has many names: addonai, elohim YHWH, el echad, el hane'eman, el emet, and so on.... In the Old Testament (or Hebrew Bible) Jehovah is decidedly NOT the name of God. The fact that none of your cults leaders bother going to seminary or study theology is the source of the many many many errors in your cultic doctrines

Perhaps you could start your own thread about God's name and why you say it isn't Jehovah. That is not the discussion of this thread.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Do you enjoy expressing disdain toward other contributors to this online public spirituality forum and/or toward the topics and issues that may be meaningful to them or has a penchant for this negative behavior become involuntary?

It's a bit rich for you, of all people on this forum, to attempt to lecture anyone on "expressing disdain" and "negative behaviour".

You seek to upbraid divegeester here for calling galveston75's copious copy pastes a "snooze fest" but a few weeks ago, when galveston75 called divegeester "as dangerous as Satan", you remained silent.

Originally posted by RBHILL
The JW's can be sincere people and at the same time be sincerely wrong.

Wrong is who's eyes? God's or mans? Are we wrong to have an organized way to promote the Bible and what God says in it?

Originally posted by galveston75
Wrong is who's eyes? God's or mans? Are we wrong to have an organized way to promote the Bible and what God says in it?

Are there not literally thousands of Christian organisations whose members live their Christian lives and carry out what they believe is God's work?

Originally posted by FMF
It's a bit rich for you, of all people on this forum, to attempt to lecture anyone on "expressing disdain" and "negative behaviour".

You seek to upbraid divegeester here for calling galveston75's copious copy pastes a "snooze fest" but a few wakes ago, when galveston75 called divegeester "as dangerous as Satan", you remained silent.

He could be getting tired of dive dudes never ending hounding of many here. Dive dude says he's a christain but not once have I seen him post anything that is upbuilding or encouraging to anyone and with no good news about the future that the bible speaks of.

Originally posted by FMF
Are there not literally thousands of Christian organisations whose members live their Christian lives and carry out what they believe is God's work?

Sure. Most are sincere but are they really doing God's will that is in the Bible and that pertains to today and the time period we live in?
The bible itself says that "most" would not be and that God will tell them to get away from him.
Most say they are saved and actually do very litle in the ministry work Jesus told us to do. They see no need in doing this work....