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Jehovah's will is for people of all sorts to be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of the Truth 🙏
28/12/2025

Jehovah's will is for people of all sorts to be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of the Truth 🙏

‎“God Was Manifest in the Flesh”?‎Examining the Controversy of 1 Timothy 3:16‎‎The King James Version (KJV) renders 1 Ti...
28/12/2025

‎“God Was Manifest in the Flesh”?
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Examining the Controversy of 1 Timothy 3:16
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‎The King James Version (KJV) renders 1 Timothy 3:16 as follows:
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‎“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
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‎This wording is often cited as proof that Jesus is God. However, this verse is one of the most textually disputed passages in the New Testament, and many Bible scholars agree that the KJV rendering reflects later theological bias, not the earliest manuscript evidence.
‎The Manuscript Controversy
‎The controversy centers on one Greek word.
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‎The KJV translates the Greek as Theos (“God”).
‎The earliest and most reliable Greek manuscripts instead read hos (“who”) or ho (“which”).
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‎In ancient Greek manuscripts, the words for “God” (ΘΣ) and “who” (ΟΣ) look very similar. A single stroke added later turned “who” into “God.” Most scholars agree this change was introduced after Trinitarian theology became dominant, not by the original writer.
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‎Because of this manuscript evidence, most modern translations avoid the word “God” altogether:
‎NIV: “He appeared in the flesh”
‎ESV: “He was manifested in the flesh”
‎NASB: “He who was revealed in the flesh”
‎NRSV: “He was revealed in flesh”
‎These translations reflect what is found in the earliest Greek manuscripts, such as Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Alexandrinus (original hand).
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‎When rendered accurately, 1 Timothy 3:16 does not say God became a man. Instead, it speaks of Christ, the one who:
‎Was manifested in the flesh
‎Was vindicated by spirit
‎Was seen by angels
‎Was preached among the nations
‎Was believed on in the world
‎Was received up into glory
‎This harmonizes perfectly with the rest of Scripture, which consistently distinguishes Jesus from God:
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‎“There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a man, Christ Jesus.” — 1 Timothy 2:5
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‎If Paul had meant to say “God became a man,” this would contradict his own words just one chapter earlier.
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Why the KJV Rendering Is Problematic
‎The KJV translators worked in the early 1600s, long before many of the earliest Greek manuscripts were discovered. They relied heavily on later Byzantine texts, which already reflected doctrinal alterations.
‎Thus, the phrase “God was manifest in the flesh” is not a neutral translation — it is a theologically motivated rendering that does not align with the best manuscript evidence.
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‎The truth is simple:
‎The original text does not say God became a man.
‎It says Christ was revealed in the flesh.
‎Scripture remains consistent: God is God, and Jesus is His Messiah, sent, empowered, exalted, and glorified by Him.
‎“This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.”
‎— John 17:3

Jesus, the greatest man to ever walk the earth. He gave his Life to save mankind, he glorified and obey his father till ...
28/12/2025

Jesus, the greatest man to ever walk the earth.
He gave his Life to save mankind, he glorified and obey his father till the very end.
He was a humble man 🙏

Jesus Christ as High Priest: What This Reveals About His Identity.‎‎The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus Christ serves a...
28/12/2025

Jesus Christ as High Priest: What This Reveals About His Identity.
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‎The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus Christ serves as a High Priest of God. This role, explained especially in the book of Hebrews, not only highlights Jesus’ loving work for mankind but also shows that he is not God, rather God’s appointed servant.
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‎A high priest is chosen to represent humans before God. Hebrews 5:1 states that every high priest is “appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God.” Jesus fulfills this role perfectly, as Hebrews 9:24 says that he now appears “before God for us.” A representative who stands before God cannot be God himself.
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‎High priests are also required to offer sacrifices to God. Hebrews 8:3 explains that every high priest must present gifts and sacrifices, and Hebrews 9:14 shows that Jesus offered himself “to God.” God does not offer sacrifices to God; this act demonstrates Jesus’ obedience and subjection.
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‎The Scriptures also stress that a high priest is appointed by God, not self-appointed. Hebrews 5:4–5 says that Christ did not glorify himself to become high priest but was appointed by God, fulfilling Psalm 110:4. Jehovah is never appointed by anyone, which again distinguishes Him from His Son.
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‎Additionally, Jesus serves as mediator between God and mankind. Hebrews 8:6 calls him the mediator of a better covenant, while 1 Timothy 2:5 clearly states: “There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a man, Christ Jesus.” A mediator cannot be the same as the two parties involved.
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‎Finally, Jesus showed obedience and dependence on God. Hebrews 5:7–8 explains that he prayed to the One who could save him and learned obedience. Jesus himself referred to his Father as “the only true God” (John 17:3).
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The Bible presents Jesus Christ as the great High Priest, faithfully carrying out Jehovah’s will for the benefit of mankind. Every aspect of the high priesthood—being appointed, offering sacrifices, mediating, praying, and obeying—shows that Jesus is distinct from God and subject to Him. Far from diminishing Jesus, this understanding magnifies both Jehovah’s sovereignty and Jesus’ loving obedience. Jehovah is the Supreme God, and Jesus Christ is His exalted High Priest, through whom salvation is made possible for all who exercise faith.

We are proudly Jehovah's witnesses. How was your meeting today?
28/12/2025

We are proudly Jehovah's witnesses.
How was your meeting today?

Cart witnessing with my baby sister . The Best Life ever ✅
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Cart witnessing with my baby sister .
The Best Life ever ✅

Sending warm greetings from my kingdom hall
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Sending warm greetings from my kingdom hall

At The Kingdom for our meeting in Philippines
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At The Kingdom for our meeting in Philippines

Jesus—The Foretold Messiah Who Saves Mankind From Sin and Death‎‎From the opening pages of the Hebrew Scriptures, Jehova...
28/12/2025

Jesus—The Foretold Messiah Who Saves Mankind From Sin and Death
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‎From the opening pages of the Hebrew Scriptures, Jehovah revealed His purpose to rescue mankind from sin and death by means of a promised Deliverer—the Messiah. This promise unfolds progressively through prophecy and finds its complete fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
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‎After Adam’s sin brought imperfection and death upon mankind (Romans 5:12), Jehovah foretold a coming “seed” who would undo Satan’s works (Genesis 3:15). This laid the foundation for the Messianic hope—a future Savior who would restore what was lost.
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‎The Scriptures gave clear identifying marks of the Messiah. He would descend from Abraham (Genesis 22:18),
‎come through the line of David (2 Samuel 7:12-13; Isaiah 11:1),
‎and be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). Jesus fulfilled each of these prophecies (Matthew 1:1; Luke 2:4-7).
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Daniel’s prophecy of the 70 weeks accurately pointed to the time when the Messiah would appear and later be “cut off” in death (Daniel 9:25-26). Jesus’ baptism and anointing with holy spirit marked the beginning of his Messianic ministry exactly on time (Luke 3:21-22).
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‎The Messiah was not only to rule but also to suffer and die for mankind. Isaiah 53 foretold that he would bear sins, be pierced, and give his life as a guilt offering (Isaiah 53:5, 10-12). Jesus fulfilled this by willingly offering his perfect life as a ransom (Matthew 20:28; 1 Peter 2:24).
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‎Through this ransom sacrifice, Jesus paid the debt of sin inherited from Adam, making forgiveness and reconciliation with God possible (Romans 5:18-19). His resurrection confirmed that Jehovah accepted this sacrifice and guaranteed future life for obedient mankind
‎(Acts 2:31-32; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22).
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‎Because Jesus is the foretold Messiah, mankind now has a sure hope—freedom from sin, deliverance from death, and everlasting life under God’s Kingdom (John 3:16; Revelation 21:3-4). This is the “good news” preached worldwide today (Matthew 24:14).
‎The Scriptures therefore testify clearly and consistently: Jesus is the promised Messiah sent by Jehovah to save mankind from sin and death
(John 20:31).

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28/12/2025

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