Posted by Amazing [Anointed] on November 09, 1999 at 15:25:42 {4Hfg918T5g0hi4VK0MIQASIIcexUto}:
In Reply to: ****? FOR FAITHFULJW posted by FaithFulJW on November 09, 1999 at 07:31:59:
Faithful: I agree with you that the Anointed, of which I professed to be as one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 25 years, are imperfect 'Christs'. But I cannot make the connection in my mind from them to a return of an 'imperfect Jesus'. In fact, perfection, via adoption as sons of Jehovah, is credited to those anointed with holy spirit. That credit is based on what God did working through Jesus's ransom sacrifice. Thus, the anointed brothers of Jesus are declared righteous, and are granted the status of perfect humans. That is necessary in order to gain entrance into heaven upon finishing our life on this earth.
On the other hand, of what possible merit is there in an imperfect Jesus returning to earth? Would he not have to die once again? What would such imperfection on Jesus' part mean with respect to God's purpose for humankind? Rather, once Jesus returned to heaven as a spirit, the only mention with regard to his return is one of power, glory, and judgment. He comes again in a way that all understand that he is King and ready to bring a conclusion to this world.
I have not followed your earlier posts on this topic as I am relatively new to H20. Maybe you could post a concise statement of your theory and its basis, and try to answer my questions. I would be pleased to review what you have written and see if maybe I am missing your intent. I could be misunderstanding, and thus, failing to properly communicate my exchanges with you.
Thanks, - Simply Amazing