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New Light Whenever the Watchtower changes doctrine or some kind of theological teaching, the governing body claims they received this from Jehovah. Therefore, the old teaching or former doctrine is no longer valid. The new teaching or new doctrine is called New Light. The old light is obsolete even if it contradicts the New Light. The Watchtower writes "If we (the Watchtower governing body) were following a man undoubtedly it would be different with us; undoubtedly one human idea would contradict another and that which was light one or two years ago would be regarded as darkness now. But with God there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning, and so it is with truth; any knowledge or light coming from God must be like its author. A new view of truth never can contradict a former truth. New Light never extinguishes older light, but adds to it." (WT Feb. 1881,page3) Then the Watchtower goes on to say in 1976 It is a serious matter to represent God and Christ in one way, then find that our understanding of the major teachings and fundamental doctrines of the Scriptures was in error, and then after that, to go back to the very doctrines that, by years of study, we had thoroughly determined to be in error. CHRISTIANS CANNOT BE VACILLATING - 'wishy washy' - about such fundamental teachings. WHAT CONFIDENCE CAN ONE PUT IN THE SINCERITY OR JUDGEMENT OF SUCH PERSONS." (Watchtower 5/15/76 p 298) I ask JWs what confidence can you put in an organization that hypocritically can not abide by their own words? Look at all of the doctrinal changes your wonderful organization has shifted. Naughty Naughty Naughty! Remember, Old Light cannot contradict New Light. You should not be wishy washy and vacillate according to your own words.
OLD LIGHT
Michael the Archangel worships Jesus Christ
The Watchtower; Nov. 1879; Page 4; His position (Jesus) is contrasted with that of men and angels, as he is Lord of both, having All power in heaven and earth. Hence it is said, let all the angels of God worship him: [That must include Michael the chief angel, hence Michael in not the Son of God] and the reason is because he has by inheritance
NEW LIGHT
This Light better not contradict the older light
The Watchtower; Dec. 1, 1916; page 357 & 374. Pastor Russell claimed he was the faithful discreet slave in private conversation with people. The Watchtower; March 1, 1922; page 74; Prophecy fulfilled. Circumstantial evidence are conclusive proofs that Brother Russell filed the office of that faithful and wise servant. Informant; Nov. 1943; page 1; It was the Lords choice that Russell became the faithful and wise servant.
food to Gods family of devoted servants on earth, acting as his CHANNEL OF COMMUNICATION Gods Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached; 1973; pages 345-346; Pastor Russell never claimed to be the faithful and wise servant. 1975 Yearbook of Jehovahs Witnesses; page 88; The faithful and discreet slave is a class. The Watchtower; Feb. 15, 1981; page 19; We all need help to understand the Bible, and we cannot find the Scriptural guidance we need outside the Faithful and discreet slave organization.
The Anointed Class count has been The Anointed Class count has been completed in 1881 and no JWs can completed by 1935. become a member.
The Watchtower; Oct/Nov. 1881; page 289; Jesus returned in 1881 for the anointed class. The door was shut and no one can be a member of the anointed class at this point. The Watchtower; Feb. 1, 1982; page 28; The 144,000 anointed class has been completed by 1935.
6000 years of human history ended 6000 years of human history ended in 1873 in 1975
The Time Is at Hand, pg. 33 Awake!,Oct. 8 1968, pg 15
Vindication; 1932; page 250. It is angels that sends the message to the Watchtower and has been rendering this service to the remnant since 1919.
The Watchtower, July 1, 1973 page 402:"Consider too the fact that Jehovah's organization alone in all the earth is directed by God's holy spirit..."