Originally posted by robbie carrobieOh well, ok. Forget divegeester for a moment then. I myself will ask you for an unequivocal answer. I know that some don't, but I personally look upon Jehovah's Witnesses to be Christians and that you believe strongly that you "fulfill [the] criteria". That aside, the question in hand is something different. Does a person, in your view, have to be a member of the JW organisation in order to be a Christian?
I have nothing to say to persons who quote partial quotaions, taken out of context from articles they have not read. More than that i have provided the actual principle Christ himself stated would be the defining characteristic of all true Christians backed up with empirical data demonstrating that Jehovahs Witnesses fulfill that criteria, you may make reference to that, if you like.
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Originally posted by FMFThe defining characteristic of Christianity is love, self sacrificing love, again here is the
Oh well, ok. Forget divegeester for a moment then. I myself will ask you for an unequivocal answer. I know that some don't, but I personally look upon Jehovah's Witnesses to be Christians and that you believe strongly that you "fulfill [the] criteria". That aside, the question in hand is something different. Does a person, in your view, have to be a member of the JW organisation in order to be a Christian?
principle,
(John 13:35) . . .By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among
yourselves.”
Originally posted by robbie carrobieFine, but does a person have to be a member of the JW organisation to be a Christian?
The defining characteristic if Christianity is love, again here is the principle,
(John 13:35) . . .By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among
yourselves.”
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI'll remember that next time we have a discussion about the Biblical flood or the origins of humanity.
ones assertions should be coupled with data or references, so much on this forum
passes for truth when its nothing more than mere opinion, unsubstantiated at that.
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Originally posted by FMFI have given you the Biblical definition, I will not go beyond what is written,
Fine, but does a person have to be a member of the JW organisation to be a Christian?
(1 Corinthians 4:6) . . .“Do not go beyond the things that are written,” . . .
for while I understand your currency is opinion, i concern myself with only those details
which have a reference, in this instance a Biblical principle or are empirically
substantiated with data.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThe question is not whether JWs are Christians, robbie. The question is whether you think, according to "what is written", JWs are the only Christians. What is your opinion on this matter?
I have given you the Biblical definition, I will not go beyond what is written,
(1 Corinthians 4:6) . . .“Do not go beyond the things that are written,” . . .
for while I understand your currency is opinion, i concern myself with only those details
which have a reference, in this instance a Biblical principle or are empirically
substantiated with data.