W3D1 From Copper To Gold

Question 0

Some of the unique features of the NWT of the Christian Greek Scriptures?

Answer 0

Complete departure from Christendom:

Used Jehovah’s name 237 times.
Appendix
Greek “Psyche” was rendered “soul” - this showed that the soul was not immortal.
Did not use the terms, “Old / New Testament”.
Change in language - ex) Mt 5:3.
Concordance.

Question 1

1950 Assembly?

What milestone?

Answer 1

Theocracy’s Increase Assembly
At Yankee Stadium.

New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures released.
125,000 copies distributed.

Question 2

1950 - What did they realize regarding “princes”?

Answer 2

They include those of the other sheep who are appointed to responsibility in Jehovah’s organization.

Question 3

1952 Improvement?

Answer 3

Disfellowship arrangement

Question 4

1953 Assembly?

Answer 4

New World Society Assembly, trailer camp, 50,000 people

Question 5

1958 Assembly?

How was it momentous?

Answer 5

Divine Will International Assembly
At Yankee Stadium and Polo Grounds

7,136 baptized.
253,922 present for the public talk by Br. Knorr, “Is The World’s End Near?”
Delegates from 123 countries and island groups.
It was the largest international convention in one city.

Question 6

1962 Improvement?

Answer 6

New understanding of our subjection to superior authorities

Question 7

1968 Assembly?

What was released?

Answer 7

Good News For All Nations District Assembly.

“The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life” book.
Used in a 6 mo. Bible study program.

Question 8

1971 Improvement?

Answer 8

Governing Body Chairman - rotation among members, alphabetically.

Question 9

1972 Improvement?

Answer 9

Mature men would serve as a Body of Elders in the congregation, instead of the congregation servant.

Question 10

1973 Improvement?

Answer 10

No tobacco. Before it was ok but they couldn’t serve in positions of responsibility.

Question 11

When was the NWT released in entirety?

Answer 11

1961 United worshiper Assembly