{"id":1260,"date":"2012-09-13T20:52:19","date_gmt":"2012-09-14T00:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dustoffthebible.com\/?p=1260"},"modified":"2012-11-14T10:23:28","modified_gmt":"2012-11-14T14:23:28","slug":"5-worst-attempted-fake-jesus-re-incarnations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dustoffthebible.com\/Blog-archive\/2012\/09\/13\/5-worst-attempted-fake-jesus-re-incarnations\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Worst Attempted Fake Jesus Re-Incarnations"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most unbelievable things about people of faith is that they are willing to believe a lot things with very little evidence or proof. Whether it’s a matter of wanting something to believe in or trying to be part of the elect, many people have been sucked into believing that Jesus has returned to the earth. Here are the 5 at the top of the list!<\/p>\n

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5. Watch Tower (Invisible Jesus)<\/h2>\n

\"invisible<\/a>The Watch Tower Association is today what we know as the Jehovah Witnesses. We know them best as the annoying people that come to our doors to hand out theological materials that they are not able to explain. Nor can they deviate from their scripted conversation. Nevertheless, the JW were known for one thing and one thing only, the prediction of Jesus’ return.<\/p>\n

Background on the founder: Charles Taze Russell<\/h2>\n

Charles Taze Russell was born in Aleghany Pennsylvania On Feb.16 1852 As he grew up and was exposed to the church he was troubled by various church teachings like the Trinity and especially on hell because he felt they were unreasonable. He became a skeptic at age 17.<\/p>\n

In 1870 he was exposed to the teachings of William Miller who was one of the originators of the 2nd<\/sup> advent movement. Miller had taught that Christ returned in1843 then 1844 . When this didn\u2019t occur\u00a0 E.G white received visions and understood this to be a that Christ went into the Holy of Holies in judgement (now known as the investigative judgment in the 7th<\/sup> day Adventists) In 1874 another 2nd<\/sup> day Adventist Nelson Barbour, announced Christs return invisibly in 1874(STUDIES, Vol. 7, p. 54)<\/em>. Russell already influenced by prophecy from them personally met with Barbour, who convinced him of Christs invisible presence returned on earth. Despite the failed prophecies, Barbour and Russell jointly published “Three worlds or plan of redemption in 1877, and in 1874 he founded Zions Watch Tower Tract Society.<\/p>\n

“Our lord, the appointed king, is now present since Oct. 1874<\/span>. According to the testimony of the prophets<\/span> to those who have ears to hear.” (studies in the scriptures vol.4, pg.621)
\n(Background info from http:\/\/www.letusreason.org\/JW2.htm, thanks letusreason.com for your great work. DOTB will always give credit to your work when it is used here.)<\/p>\n

About the Invisible Jesus<\/h2>\n

So, just to recap, Jesus came invisibly in 1874 according to the prophets. Which prophets predicted this from the Bible is unknown.<\/p>\n

They also predicted that 1914 would be the start of Armageddon. So if you recall all the verses about Jesus coming back with a sword in his mouth and fire in his eyes (Revelation 19:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:18<\/span>), those apparently don’t apply anymore.<\/p>\n

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“Come and get some broski!! I’ll give you a lesson in sword swallowing!”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Instead, he decided to come invisibly and quietly and let the world work on the fire and destruction.<\/p>\n

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4. Wayne Bent\/Michael Travesser (Pervert Jesus)<\/h2>\n

\"wayne-bent-michael-travesser\"<\/a>The pervert Jesus was actually arrested and apprehended as a breaker of the law…..thereby further convincing his followers that he is indeed the Christ and that the suffering was foretold. The BBC did an excellent documentary on Michael Travesser also known as “father.” (The West Virginia type of father we assume).<\/p>\n

Background on Wayne Bent<\/h2>\n

Wayne Bent (his name before it changed to Michael Travesser) was actually an educated 7th Day Adventists preacher. Much like the Charles Taze Russell. At this point the 7th Day Adventists are 2 for 2 on crazy cult leaders.<\/p>\n

Wayne Bent was well educated and holds a masters degree (according to unknown resources) but it was obviously not in Biblical studies. It is not uncommon for cult leaders to be intelligent, though. Often, that is the root of their\u00a0narcissism. However, that does not mean that are “smart,” it just mean that have a propensity to learn.<\/p>\n

Bent’s theology hinges on the end times prophecies, or at least what is believed to be end times prophecies. He believes that he is the appointed\u00a0messiah\u00a0on earth, sent to\u00a0inaugurate\u00a0the end times….supposedly 4 years ago.<\/p>\n

For more on Bent, follow the documentary below.<\/p>\n