Question:
Jehovah's Witnesses: Is it possible for you to know for sure that you will live forever on the Paradise Earth?
Kidd!
2007-09-19 18:29:09 UTC
On what basis can you know for sure?
28 answers:
babydoll
2007-09-19 20:38:59 UTC
Is it possible for you to know for sure that you will live forever in heaven?

On what basis can you know for sure?
anonymous
2007-09-20 07:42:48 UTC
Our basis of believe is the Bible. Either you believe the Bible or you don't.



Ps 37: 10 & 11 & 29 "And just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more, and you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be. But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth. And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace....The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."



Jehovah's Witnesses seem to be the only ones who believe this scripture to be true. Everyone else seems to ignore it and they only want to go to heaven.



Who do you think the meek are who possess the earth and live forever upon?



Can we be sure we can have that hope? If we faithfully endure to the end of this system, then we can be sure.

Matt. 10: 22 "he that endures to the end will be saved."



Other scriptures to consider: Ps 72: 16; Is 33:24; Is 35: 5-7; Is 65: 21-25; Is 11: 6-9; Rev. 21: 3 & 4; Rev. 7: 9; Ecc 1:4; Is 45: 18; Ps 104:5; Rev. 11: 18
?
2016-05-19 03:28:45 UTC
With regard to the question of technology - I don t think there will be technology as we know it. Nature is Jehovah s technology and it cannot be improved on. Why have a car when you can have clean transportation like a horse. To have technology you need industry. Industry = pollution. Technology in this system is designed to speed things up. In the new world we will have forever to do all the things we want to do. Put on a backpack and travel round the world - so what if it takes you 100 years? You won t be any older. Your loved ones will still be here when you get back. To get a feel of what the new world be like, consider the society s publications and the artist s impression of the new world for the best answer. Look carefully at what is show, but also look carefully at what is missing. Finally - in the new world our minds and bodies will be perfect. We can barely imagine what we will be capable of. We won t need any of the technology used in Satan s world. Remember "I am making all things new".
Jason W
2007-09-20 11:51:49 UTC
Ec 1:4 A generation is going, and a generation is coming; but the earth is standing even to time indefinite.



Jesus said the meek shall inherit the earth.



Jehovah God's original purpose was for us to live on this earth forever.

The garden of Eden was a beautiful paradise. If Adam and Eve never would have eaten the fruit they would not have died.

Just because Satan mislead our first parents does not mean that God has to scrap his plans for us and the earth. He sent his Son Jesus to die for us so we can live forever in a beautiful paradise on this earth. We were not created to live in heaven. Earth is our home.



Jehovah God can not lie. So yes we have the chance to live forever in a beautiful paradise. We hope you will learn about Jehovah and his Son Jesus and be there to.

Have a nice day !!!
ray_clrk
2007-09-20 03:47:18 UTC
"Faith" Hebrews 11:1 The assured expectation of things hoped for the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.

Psalms 37:9,10,11 for evil doers themselves will be cut off, But those hoping in Jehovah are the ones that will possess the earth, And just a little while longer & the wicked one will be no more; And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be. But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.

Rev. 21:1-4 And i saw a new heaven and a new earth........

based on faith & undeserved kindness of God he gives the gift of everlasting life, its not something thats earned its interesting to know the according to Acts 24:15 that not only the witnesses will be the only one in paradise but its a descision up to you now to want to learn & make a change others will be there as well. The Witnesses are the ones that are bringing these truths to our neighbors as Jesus & his Deciples did & are told to do.
anonymous
2007-09-20 05:23:32 UTC
That a great crowd will survive Armageddon--

Luke 9:22; John 3:3,5,20:17; Acts 1:3,6-11 2:1-4;

The Hebrew Scriptures had Never lead faithful Jews

to expect a reward of heavenly life.

Those Scriptures pointed to the restoration of

Paradise here on earth.

Dan 7: 13,14 had foretold

that when "rulership & dignity & kingdom"

would be given to the Messiah,

"the ppl's national groups,

and languages would all serve him."

Those subjects of the Kingdom would b here on earth.

By what he said to Jesus,

the evildoer was evidently expressing the hope

that Jesus would remember him

when that time came.

"He said to him [an evildoer who was being

impaled alongside Jesus and who expressed faith in Jesus'

coming kingship]:

'Truly I tell you today,

You will be with me in Paradise.' "--Luke 23:43.



No Body Knows For Sure of His Salvation.
grnlow
2007-09-20 05:26:59 UTC
If you mean are we promised it for remaining faithful, yes.

If you mean do we have the keys and title, no.



Since Jehovah and Jesus are the only ones who can grant this gift, they are the ones who have the ultimate word. I might also point out all those planning on going to heaven do not have their tickets punched either. For all peoples shouting and declaring themselves holy, only Jehovah and Jesus remain the only two having the power to give life.



We are promised by One who never breaks promises, that there will be faithful people inhabiting the earth in the abundance of peace. Certainly no human government is going to be able to accomplish this. We must wait on Jehovah to get this done.
Suzy
2007-09-20 09:36:14 UTC
When Jehovah God created man He put into him(us) the innate need or want to live forever. How many of us really want to die? I only know of 144,000 that would want to die. Don't we all want to live? If Heaven was what we all strive for, we would not be crying when our loved ones die as we would know they are in Heaven.



If Adam or Eve had not eaten of the tree of good and bad they would still be alive today. Death only came into play because of Satan. God had no reason for us to grow old and die. The only time God mentioned them dying was "if" they ate from that one tree. Remember, they were then put out of the garden so they could not eat of the tree of life. Gen. 3:22 And Jehovah God went on to say: "Here the man has become like one of us(God and Jesus) in knowing good and bad, and now in order that he may not put his hand out and actually take [fruit] also from the tree of life and eat and live to time indefinite, -"



Babies were not born inside the garden but out in harsh conditions. Adam and Eve were supposed to make the entire earth a Paradise. Paradise is on earth as God intended it to be, not in Heaven.
?
2007-09-20 05:48:38 UTC
It is a goal to reach out for everlasting life held out to all to make a grasp for it in the short stint of life we have and regardless what ones mind is on the matter only the creator knows the heart .In that goal of reaching out there is expectation of deeds to be performed such as witnessing etc.by command from Jesus and in the performance of these deeds and life style an evaluation on the hearts motivation can be seen only by our creator.Thats why we have HOPE that is held out toward all.
VMO
2007-09-19 18:34:12 UTC
Yes its possible to know for sure - If you endure to the end by staying strong in the faith, then you will gain salvation and inherit the paradise Earth.



PAULO

You obviously got it wrong. Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe they are the 144,000, they believe they part of the 144,000. Those who aren't part of the 144,000 live on a paradise earth. If you read Acts 2:34, it says David did not goto Heaven, so you can expect him to be in that paradise earth, just like many other Biblical characters.





pusherhombre

It clearly says he did not goto Heaven, so where do you expect him to go? I also didn't say he "went" to a paradise earth. It CLEARLY says he did not goto Heaven, and theres no way you can redirect this scripture and take away from what it actually says.
anonymous
2007-09-20 06:29:41 UTC
No they do not know that they will be there when the Kingdom of God is established. No one knows or that would come up under boasting and the bible teaches us not to boast because it is related to pride. the JW's are like the rest of us. john 1: 12- states To all who believe in him, he gave the right to become children of God. It doe's not state just JW's or any religion or institution, Pride is right before a downfall so how can they boast that they only will inherit the earth. Salvation is conditional, remember as long as you remain in Christ and it states faith.
conundrum
2007-09-20 00:16:00 UTC
The apostle Paul wrote to his fellow worker and faithful traveling companion Timothy these reassuring words: “I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) With the expression “run the course to the finish,” Paul was comparing his life as a Christian to a race, with a set course and a finish line.It takes effort.

On a Lighter Note, This Character " Jesus M".. I doubt he has ever spoken to a JW.. because what he writes about their belief is utter Nonsense.
*PARADISE *
2007-09-19 20:47:38 UTC
HI

Jehovahs origainal plan was for all of us to live forever on a paradise earth .

everything jehovah has said has happend like -

(Example) Regarding Babylon, it was foretold: “She will never be inhabited, nor will she reside for generation after generation. And there the Arab will not pitch his tent, and no shepherds will let their their flocks lie down there.

as we see today there is no one inhabited in babylon today

On what basis you ask (Jehovah has never lied to us and will never lie to us.)

hope this helps you understand why we know that those faithful jehovah will be saved and will live forever on a paradise earth.
rangedog
2007-09-19 18:35:50 UTC
No.

Absolutely not.



Salvation is by the grace of God.



But, Jesus did give pointers on how to read our hearts, and know if ours heart will be found acceptable by God.



It's been told for decades that I know,-- that not all Jehovah's Witnesses will see paradise.
anonymous
2007-09-20 13:18:05 UTC
Yes, in that Not 1 of Jehovah's promises have ever failed.

No body living or otherwise has ever held that info.,

as to whether or not your salvation is guaranteed.
papa G
2007-09-19 19:04:15 UTC
Matt. 6:10: “Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.”



Ps. 37:29: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”



Matthew 5:5..“Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.
devilish1965
2007-09-21 19:44:32 UTC
Why worry about it?

After you die you are just dead, that's it. You will not know whether or not you will be one of the people(s) who is privileged to life on earth.
anonymous
2007-09-19 18:59:17 UTC
Sorry, JR, but that is not quite what Acts 2:34 says. It definitely does not say David went to a paradise earth. It only distinguishes David from Christ, who did ascend to heaven before the disciples' very eyes and sits at the right hand of God.
woodsonhannon53
2007-09-19 19:28:06 UTC
I guess those that have died and come back have the closest thing to proof.they say they have seen relatives and friends on the other side.my grandmother said she saw a little girl run around her bed.when she described this girl to others they said that same girl died years earlier
anonymous
2007-09-19 19:26:01 UTC
As the above statements reveal, the member of the Watchtower Organization (J.W.) really cannot know for sure whether he or she even will get the "paradise earth" bargain. Note the condition: "If" one continues in the faith.



I much prefer a God more powerful than I am saving me permanently.
achtung_heiss
2007-09-20 08:51:07 UTC
Isaiah was a prophet and bible writer who wrote extensively about the future restored paradise earth.



(Isaiah 25:8) He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken it.



(Isaiah 65:17-25) For here I am creating new heavens and a new earth... no more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or the sound of a plaintive cry.” ...And they will certainly build houses and have occupancy; and they will certainly plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. 22 They will not build and someone else have occupancy; they will not plant and someone else do the eating. For like the days of a tree will the days of my people be; and the work of their own hands my chosen ones will use to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, nor will they bring to birth for disturbance; because they are the offspring made up of the blessed ones of Jehovah, and their descendants with them. 24 And it will actually occur that before they call out I myself shall answer; while they are yet speaking, I myself shall hear. 25 “The wolf and the lamb themselves will feed as one, and the lion will eat straw just like the bull; and as for the serpent, his food will be dust. They will do no harm nor cause any ruin in all my holy mountain,” Jehovah has said.



(Isaiah 54:13-55:11) And all your sons will be persons taught by Jehovah, and the peace of your sons will be abundant. 14 You will prove to be firmly established in righteousness itself. You will be far away from oppression—for you will fear none—and from anything terrifying, for it will not come near you. ...55:1 Hey there, all YOU thirsty ones! Come to the water. And the ones that have no money! Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk even without money and without price. 2 Why do YOU people keep paying out money for what is not bread, and why is YOUR toil for what results in no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and eat what is good, and let YOUR soul find its exquisite delight in fatness itself. 3 Incline YOUR ear and come to me. Listen, and YOUR soul will keep alive... 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than YOUR ways, and my thoughts than YOUR thoughts. 10 For just as the pouring rain descends, and the snow, from the heavens and does not return to that place, unless it actually saturates the earth and makes it produce and sprout, and seed is actually given to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 so my word that goes forth from my mouth will prove to be. It will not return to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted, and it will have certain success in that for which I have sent it.



(Isaiah 11:6-9) And the wolf will actually reside for a while with the male lamb, and with the kid the leopard itself will lie down, and the calf and the maned young lion and the well-fed animal all together; and a mere little boy will be leader over them. 7 And the cow and the bear themselves will feed; together their young ones will lie down. And even the lion will eat straw just like the bull. 8 And the sucking child will certainly play upon the hole of the cobra; and upon the light aperture of a poisonous snake will a weaned child actually put his own hand. 9 They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain; because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea.



(Isaiah 35:1-10) The wilderness and the waterless region will exult, and the desert plain will be joyful and blossom as the saffron. 2 Without fail it will blossom, and it will really be joyful with joyousness and with glad crying out. ...5 At that time the eyes of the blind ones will be opened, and the very ears of the deaf ones will be unstopped. 6 At that time the lame one will climb up just as a stag does, and the tongue of the speechless one will cry out in gladness. For in the wilderness waters will have burst out, and torrents in the desert plain. 7 And the heat-parched ground will have become as a reedy pool, and the thirsty ground as springs of water...10 And the very ones redeemed by Jehovah will return and certainly come to Zion with a joyful cry; and rejoicing to time indefinite will be upon their head. To exultation and rejoicing they will attain, and grief and sighing must flee away.



(Isaiah 2:3-4) For out of Zion law will go forth, and the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem. 4 And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.



Learn more:

http://watchtower.co.uk/e/lmn/index.htm?article=article_02.htm
anonymous
2007-09-19 18:33:16 UTC
I think they are the ones who believe only 144,000 people live in the Paradise Earth.



Most don't believe they are in that very select group!
meissen97
2007-09-19 18:34:21 UTC
Why pick on JW's? Why not deal with the mother religion of Christianity?
anonymous
2007-09-19 20:54:07 UTC
The Bible says that they'll be part of the congregation of the damned just like the Pharisees.
Jesus M
2007-09-19 18:36:46 UTC
Jehovah Witness is not true religion but a cult. They don't believe to the Son of God who is Jesus Christ. Yet the have wrong interpretation on paradise.

jtm
anonymous
2007-09-19 18:36:54 UTC
They can't

there is no proof
anonymous
2007-09-19 18:34:23 UTC
Nothing !!! nothing for sure !!! thats insane
anonymous
2007-09-19 19:33:09 UTC
Doubt very seriously that they will be on earth much after Christ returns.."Get away form me, i never knew you, you workers of lawlessness."


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