The following reflects the . As such, it reflects the point of view of Jehovah's Witnesses.
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"http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/607_BC" class="copylinks">607 BC to 1914 AD, referred to as the "Gentile Times"Be Thankful&mdashJehovah's Messianic Kingdom Rules, ''The Watchtower'', October 15, 1990, p 15-20 607 BC marked the destruction of the Temple Of Jerusalem based on the belief that 70 years transpired from destruction of Jerusalem to return of captives from BabylonThe "Cup" That All Nations Must Drink at God's Hand, ''The Watchtower'', September 15, 1979 p 21-24 In 1914, Jesus' invisible enthronement as King in Heaven was followed by the ouster of Satan and his angels from heaven to Earth leading to world wars and pestilence Rev 12: 7-10 7 And war broke out in heaven: Mi´cha·el and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled 8 but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven 9 So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him … 12 On this account be glad, YOU heavens and YOU who reside in them! Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to YOU, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time” The Watchtower - Feb 1, 2004, p 20 par 10 “The Scene of This World Is Changing” © Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania During this time period there was an inspection period of all religions claiming to represent Christ Malachi 3:1-3 3 “Look! I am sending my messenger, and he must clear up a way before me And suddenly there will come to His temple the {Link without Title} Lord, whom YOU people are seeking, and the messenger of the covenant in whom YOU are delighting Look! He will certainly come,” Jehovah of armies has said
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"http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/pacifism" class="copylinks">Pacifists , that is to say, they are not opposed to the use of violence in all circumstances They believe, for instance, that the wars between the ancient nation of Israel and surrounding nations were legitimate, and point out that passages in both the Old and New Testaments refer to God using warlike methods at times However, they understand scriptures like John 18:36 ("Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight") to indicate that there is no longer an earthly government that we are authorized by Jesus to fight for “Reasoning From the Scriptures” –1985, p 138 “Neutrality” © Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania Thus they interpret the scriptures to mean that God is not using or supporting nationalistic wars in modern times, and therefore do not participate in wars
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"http://wwwwatchtowerorg/library/w/2001/7/15/article_01htm" class="copylinks" target="_blank">http://wwwwatchtowerorg/library/w/2001/7/15/article_01htm accessed January 26, 2006 Hell (hades or sheol) is not a place of fiery torment, but rather the common grave of mankind, a place of unconsciousnessHell-Eternal Torture or Common Grave ''The Watchtower'', April 15, 1993, p 6 Those not saved are annihilated (cease of existence) as opposed to damned (eternal existence in hell)Comfort for Those Who Mourn, ''Awake!'' May 8, 2002, p 19 The dead cannot hurt us, because they are dead, and are not able to feel anything The soul does not continue to live, after one dies Sometimes wicked angels (demons) pretend to be spirits of the dead Any form of worship, or customs "based on the false doctrine of the immortality of the soul" are wrong Awake! - 12/8/74, pp 26-28 “What Is the Bible’s View Mourning for the Dead” © Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania The hope for life after death is in the resurrection, a relatively small number (144,000) to a heavenly life to be priestly rulers under Christ, and the vast majority to everlasting life on a paradise earth
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"http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/proselytism" class="copylinks">Proselytizing , efforts Witnesses generally refer to their evangelizing activities by terms such as: "preaching," "disciple-making", "service," "the ministry," and, more formally, but less frequently, "evangelizing" All members (known as "publishers") <!--Children and unbaptized publishers are not technically 'members'-->who are healthy enough are strongly encouraged to go from door to door, participating in this activity to the extent that their circumstances allow, every week if at all possible Even children are encouraged to participate, accompanied by their parents A publisher who fails to participate for a month is known as an "irregular publisher" publishers who have not compiled and turned in a field service report for six consecutive months are known as "inactive publishers" Witnesses who can spend at least 840 hours of witnessing during a year (an average of 70 hours per month) can apply for the status of "regular pioneers" “Our Kingdom Ministry” –4/06, p 7 © Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania Witnesses who wish to spend 50 hours in a month can apply to be an "auxiliary pioneer" and can serve in this capacity either a month at a time or consecutively
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"http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/tithing" class="copylinks">Tithing or collection, but all are encouraged to donate to the organization Witnesses typically provide an opportunity for members of the public to make such donations as they encounter them in their preaching work Donation boxes labeled for several specific purposes, are located in Kingdom Halls and other meeting facilities Generally there is a contribution box for operating expenses locally, a Kingdom Hall fund for Helping other witnesses around the world needing a Kingdom Hall, and a general fund for the "Worldwide Work", which includes the printing of literature, organization of conventions, supporting missionaries and disaster relief “Our Kingdom Ministry” –12/03, p 7 “Announcements” © Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania “Our Kingdom Ministry” –9/83, p 4-5 “A New Program for Kingdom Hall Construction” © Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania The Watchtower - 5/1/62, p 278-279 “How May I Contribute” © Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
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