“So, does Jehovah have a prophet to help them, to warn them of dangers and to declare things to come?

IDENTIFYING THE “PROPHET”

These questions can be answered in the affirmative. Who is this prophet? The
clergy of the so-called “Christian” nations hold themselves before the
people as being the ones commissioned to speak for God. But, as pointed out
in the previous issue of this magazine, they have failed God and failed as
proclaimers of his kingdom by approving a man-made political organization,
the League of Nations (now the United Nations), as “the political expression
of the Kingdom of God on earth.” However, Jehovah did not let the people of
Christendom, as led by the clergy, go without being warned that the League
was a counterfeit substitute for the real kingdom of God. He had a “prophet”
to warn them. This “prophet” was not one man, but was a body of men and
women. It was the small group of footstep followers of Jesus Christ, known
at that time as International Bible Students. Today they are known as
Jehovah’s Christian witnesses. They are still proclaiming a warning, and
have been joined and assisted in their commissioned work by hundreds of
thousands of persons who have listened to their message with belief. Of
course, it is easy to say that this group acts as a “prophet” of God. It is
another thing to prove it. The only way that this can be done is to review
the record. What does it show?” 1*

So in there OWN word they have claimed to be a prophet. This brings up the
question what exactly is a prophet again we turn to the WTS for this
information.

“The three essentials for establishing the credentials of a true prophet, as
given through Moses, were: The true prophet would speak in Jehovah’s name;
the things foretold would come to pass (De 18:20-22); and his prophesying
must promote true worship, being in harmony with God’s revealed word and
commandments (De 13:1-4). The last requirement was probably the most vital
and decisive, for an individual might hypocritically use God’s name, and by
coincidence, his prediction might see fulfillment” 2*

So now we have seen what establishes a prophet of Jehovah god 1 the things
foretold would come to pass (De 18:20-22); 2 his prophesying must promote
true worship, being in harmony with God’s revealed word and commandments 3
The last requirement was probably the most vital and decisive.

so has the WTS ever said anything that even remotely makes them look like a
prophet? Yes, remember Ezekiel, A great Prophet from the bible. Well If I
made a statement like this would you consider me claiming to be a prophet?

” Who is Ezekiel’s present-day counterpart, whose message and conduct
correspond with that of that ancient prophet of Jehovah? ” “. Jehovah has
found and commissioned his modern-day “Ezekiel.” It is a composite
Ezekiel.It is composed of those dedicated, baptized proclaimers of God’s
kingdom, who have been anointed with His spirit for their work. (Isaiah
61:1-3) It is manifest that in the year 1919 the invisible heavenly
organization of Jehovah” “Thus, like Ezekiel, they became Jehovah’s
witnesses” 3*

So now the WTS has claimed to be the counter part or a modern day Ezekiel.
But how does the WTS make a prophecies and are they inspired? First what is
inspired mean. Easy again lets use the watchtower’s own understanding of it.

“What is here meant by the word “inspired”? It means that God, the Creator
of heaven and earth, moved these men by his spirit or invisible empowering
force, putting into their minds what they should write down as his “word,”
or message, for mankind. ” 4*

And of course it would only be fair to consult a dictionary, which I also
did. Funk & Wagnall’s Standard Dictionary defines the word “INSPIRE” as:
“direct or guide as by divine influence.” Notice it is the same wording as
used by the WTS.

So now that we have established that the WTS is a prophetic organization,
but is it inspired, remember what inspired means.

“This appeared in the issues of June 1 and 15 and proved conclusively that
Jehovah’s organization must henceforth be guided and directed by Jehovah’s
spirit through the visible governing body made up of those servants whom
Jehovah himself would appoint. ” 5*

Notice that Jehovah himself appointed the governing body so any comments
prophecies or teaching are as Jehovah personally dictates to them

With this statement for any witness to deny that the WTBTS is NOT an
inspired prophet would be nothing short of a lie and literal deception on
there part. So we have established that they claimed to be an inspired
prophet of Jehovah God, Have there ever been any claims or prophecies that
have NOT come to pass? the answer is Yes however to go threw each and every
prophecy would take some time lets just cut right to the WTS own literature
again. This may come to a shock to most people and it should because most
Christians and witnesses don’t know about this passage from the head of the
WTBTS a man named Judge Rutherford.

“There was a measure of disappointment on the part of Jehovah’s faithful
ones on earth concerning the years 1914, 1918 and 1925, which disappointment
lasted for a time. Later the faithful clamed that these dates were
definitely fixed in the Scriptures; and they also learned to quit fixing
dates for the future and predicting what would come to pass on a certain
date, but to rely (and they do rely) upon the Word of God as to the events
that must come to pass”.6*

I feel at this time would also be suitable to mention that the awake
magazine made a comment about what the watchtower had done in the past.

“True, there have been those in times past who predicted an ‘end of the
world,’ even announcing a specific date…The ‘end’ did not come. They were
guilty of false prophesying. Why? What was missing?…Missing from such
people were God’s truths and the evidence that he was guiding and using
them.” 7*

So in conclusion the evidence has been presented that the Jehovah’s
witnesses have claimed to be inspired prophets buy there own definition and
have by there own literature been accused of being false prophets.

Now some will say your using ” OLD LIGHT “. Well then let me
address that comment WT 4/15/1996 pg 12

More than 50 years ago, in the booklet entitled Religion Reaps the
Whirlwind, Jehovah’s Witnesses exposed Christendom’s involvement with
politics.

Notice the WTBTS has no problem with using the OLD LIGHT books and
teachings. So anyone who would even entertain this defense is simply side
stepping and looking for an excuse to face the teachings of there own
organization. So if the WTBTS can go back and use the old books , then they
should have no problem with Christians going back and using there old books,
unless they believe in double standards or have something to hide.

1. watchtower 4-1-72 pg 197

2. Insight on the Scriptures, Vol. 2, 1988, p.696

3. The Nations Shall Know That I Am Jehovah, 1971, pp. 58,66

4.Good News to Make You Happy, 1976, p.14

5. watchtower 6-1-65 p.352

6. Vindication vol. 1 pg 338-339

7. Awake October 8, 1968, p. 23