Originally posted by robbie carrobieWhat has been the spiritual worth of the numerous incorrect interpretations pertaining to "the generation that was alive in 1914"?
One does not need to be a member of an organisation to understand that the Bible contains prophecy and that this prophecy has been interpreted in various ways.
Originally posted by FMFSorry i don view the incorrect evaluation of Biblical prophecy in the way that you do, its like a chess game, mistakes are always better to make progress and should infcat be welcomed. Its simply a matter of perspective.
What has been the spiritual worth of the numerous incorrect interpretations pertaining to "the generation that was alive in 1914"?
Originally posted by robbie carrobieMatthew 24:42 says "you do not know on what day your Lord is coming", so it seems odd that your organisation's leaders claimed they do know over and over again.
I see an appeal to authority, your own, interesting from someone with as scant a knowledge as you i think we can dismiss it outright on that basis.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWhat was the spiritual worth of the mistakes?
Sorry i don view the incorrect evaluation of Biblical prophecy in the way that you do, its like a chess game, mistakes are always better to make progress and should infcat be welcomed. Its simply a matter of perspective.
Originally posted by FMFit didn't give you one iota of Biblical understanding either, twenty years and you hardly know anything about the book which allegedly formed the basis of your faith. Amazzzzzzing.
Reading the bible did not give me one iota of interest in trying to predict the end of the world.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThis kind of "jovial" banter is water off a duck's back to me, as you well know. Are you still referring to Matthew 24:42?
it didn't give you one iota of Biblical understanding either, twenty years and you hardly know anything about the book which allegedly formed the basis of your faith. Amazzzzzzing.
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Originally posted by FMFspiritual worth of mistakes are that they show up deficiencies in understanding and help one revise ones thoughts. Isn't that what is meant by learning from ones mistakes? Perhaps you are infallible and don't make any mistakes? others like Jehovahs witnesses are human, prone to aberration and its therefore not only illogical but unreasonable to state that mistakes will not be made, they are inevitable.
What was the spiritual worth of the mistakes?
Originally posted by robbie carrobieSo what do you currently think the link is between "the generation that was alive in 1914" and the “great tribulation"?
spiritual worth of mistakes are that they show up deficiencies in understanding and help one revise ones thoughts. Isn't that what is meant by learning from ones mistakes? Perhaps you are infallible and don't make any mistakes, others like Jehovahs witnesses are human, prone to aberration and its therefore not only illogical but unreasonable to state that mistakes will not be made, they are inevitable.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThe perspective you offered ~ comments about my Christian beliefs in the past ~ was a straight forward ad hominem. I thought you were against people using them. You haven't addressed what I said about Matthew 24:42 and have made personal remarks instead. Your perspective on Matthew 24:42 would be more interesting.
Yes but it puts things in perspective.
Originally posted by FMFIt appears to me that you are asking for an understanding of
So what do you currently think the link is between "the generation that was alive in 1914" and the “great tribulation"?
Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things happen. Matthew 24:34