In my last Watchtower Wednesday I pointed to an article on the Watchtower website in which they address this question of Bible accuracy. They offer seven principles by which to test the accuracy of a Bible translation. We will look at how the New World Translation, and Watchtower Society itself, stands up when put to their own test. 1. Context ‘ A ny author can appear to contradict himself if his words are taken out of context.’ You may know that Jehovah’s Witnesses insist Jehovah has an organisation . Yet Charles Russell solemnly warns his Bible students: ‘ Beware of ‘organization.’ It is wholly unnecessary. The bible rules will be the onlyrules you will need. Do not seek to bind others’ consciences...and do not permit others to bind yours. Believe and obey as far as you can understand God’s Word today…’ (Watchtower, Sept.15, 1892, p.216) ‘ ...it is plain that the forming of a visible organisation of such gathered out ones would be out of harmony with the spirit of the ...
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