The problem with the explanation that "their clothes didn't wear out" is twofold - consider the fact that the Bible records their deaths and burials, and the fact that they had many other belongings after plundering the Egyptians. And secondly consider the fact that some of the events recorded in the New Testament are corroborated with the archaeological record.
Yes Paul is a legitimate person, absolutely, however he didn't write the book of Revelation. The two authors could have two different points of view. But I would argue that Paul did see Jesus as deity, for instance by his claim in Galatians 2 that Christ lives in him.
Gal 2:19-20: For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
The Nicene Creed is trinitarian. The reason why most Christians reject JW's as being Christian is because they believe the Nicene Creed unites all Christians (Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant).
The earliest known Christian creed is in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (which Paul says was taught to him), and it doesn't mention the trinity. However, it should be noted that it is a very short statement of belief compared to later creeds, and that much of what the Christian church believes can be attained from the church records from the 2nd-4th centuries.
You also have to contend with the fact that they decided in Acts 15 (first council of Jerusalem) that the Law of Moses was to be abolished in favour of following the teachings of Jesus. As the law of Moses was handed directly from God to Moses this shows that they are equating Jesus's authority with Jehovah's authority. To say they didn't believe that Jesus was deity is to claim they are allowing a mortal man to replace a law given by a deity and that explanation doesn't make any sense.
Yes Paul is a legitimate person, absolutely, however he didn't write the book of Revelation. The two authors could have two different points of view. But I would argue that Paul did see Jesus as deity, for instance by his claim in Galatians 2 that Christ lives in him.
Gal 2:19-20: For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
The Nicene Creed is trinitarian. The reason why most Christians reject JW's as being Christian is because they believe the Nicene Creed unites all Christians (Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant).
The earliest known Christian creed is in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (which Paul says was taught to him), and it doesn't mention the trinity. However, it should be noted that it is a very short statement of belief compared to later creeds, and that much of what the Christian church believes can be attained from the church records from the 2nd-4th centuries.
You also have to contend with the fact that they decided in Acts 15 (first council of Jerusalem) that the Law of Moses was to be abolished in favour of following the teachings of Jesus. As the law of Moses was handed directly from God to Moses this shows that they are equating Jesus's authority with Jehovah's authority. To say they didn't believe that Jesus was deity is to claim they are allowing a mortal man to replace a law given by a deity and that explanation doesn't make any sense.
For Religion & Health see:[/b][/size] Williams & Sternthal. (2007). Spirituality, religion and health: Evidence and research directions. Med. J. Aust., 186(10), S47-S50. -LINK
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
