When they say yes, then i bring up the error of their polytheism. The wbts maintains that its english translation of the bible, the new world translation of the holy scriptures, is the best version ever produced. And he is a person, because he has features of person as to bear witness. Index of watchtower errors 1879 to 1989 and millions of other books are available. Jehovahs witnesses believe that gods one true namethe name by which. Popular jehovahs witnesses books goodreads share book. Audio download options have jehovahs witnesses changed the bible to fit their beliefs. This body was a manifestation similar to the way angels manifested themselves in the old testament. Jehovahs witnesses believe that when jesus was born on earth, he was a mere human and not god in human flesh.
He is the second greatest personage in the universe. Why is the name jehovahs witness found nowhere in the new testament, if that is gods divine name for his people under the new covenant. I am not an apostate from the watchtower organization. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity.
Sep 27, 2017 if you have any doubt that the religion of jehovahs witnesses is full of contradictions and hypocrisy, dont take my word for it, but get yourself a copy of the book crises of conscience. The christians attitude toward all men is one of love, so my desire for jehovahs witnesses is only the best. If one goes astray on the nature of deity and the godhead he starts down a path that will lead him into the far country on almost every bible doctrine. Watchtower error check list oasis of biblical truth. You can also check out this discussion between sean mcdowell and eric johnson, in which they discuss in the new book they coedited, sharing the good news with mormons. That movement began with william miller, a baptist lay preacher who, in the year 1816, began proclaiming that. Compare their beliefs with the king james and douay versions. Below are 10 facts about this group which branched off from orthodox christianity in the late 1800s.
If you are a jehovahs witness, please understand that i am not against you as an individual. Aug 17, 2017 jehovahs witnesses believe that when jesus was born on earth, he was a mere human and not god in human flesh. He is also the author of behind the watchtower curtain and several other books exposing the errors of jehovahs witnesses. Attention will first be given to certain biblical statements which teach the true deity of jesus christ, but which are not given proper consideration by the sect. Russell originally was a follower of the teachings of barbour, and together they coauthored works such as the 1877 book three worlds. Reeds, index of watchtower errors 1879 to 1989 1990. Jehovahs witnesses defended and three dissertations. There are not 50,000 errors in a bible, as jehovahs witnesses claim. The jehovahs witness doctrine concerning the lord jesus christ is a souldamning heresy. What are the main differences between mormons and jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses have used many different translations in their study of the bible. Although its title is losely based on that book s, and is similar in concept to another of reeds books, answering. This teaching is a good beginning for understanding jehovahs witness teachings and knowing where to look to learn more. This article refutes and disects jehovahs witness watchtower errors in their article entitled, is it necessary to belong to an organized religion.
As noted above, jehovahs witnesses are permitted to deceive outsiders. What they ignore is that these teaching were all arrived at using the king james bible long before the society considered a ne. Jul 11, 2016 a survey of jw beliefs from a christian perspective. You can read his testimony about his time in service to the watchtower organization, and how the lord led him out, along with his communicationstestimony to the jw body of elders at the time of his departure. Misquotes, deception and lies jehovahs witnesses are told to have complete trust in the information the governing body provides them. Teachings of the jehovahs witnesses and how they differ from historic.
The jehovahs witnesses deny the physical resurrection of jesus. We answer the questions of how they got their start, what their core beliefs are, and how many people ascribe to this faith in the world today below. The jehovahs witnesses deny the central teachings of the bible. This teaching is a good beginning for understanding jehovah s witness teachings and knowing where to look to learn more. This violates the biblical teaching that in the incarnate jesus, the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily col. Ron rhodes can help guide you through the very scriptures that jehovahs witnesses are trained to use to prove their theological positions can guide them to the love of jesus christ. How to witness to a jehovahs witness, read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith.
Does this mean that first century christians were not. The great pyramid witness and the biblical plan for salvation. This list was compiled by carl yarbrough, an exjw, and adapted by vw. Overall, this book is a good historical record of the beginnings of the jehovahs witness religion. Thus, outsiders are often dependent on exjehovahs witnesses to provide forthright accounts of the watch tower organization. The jehovah s witnesses publish their own version, the new world translation of the holy scriptures, and offer it free to interested. Why would god wait almost 2000 years to suddenly start using the name jehovahs witness.
Olin moyle, successfully sued the watchtower bible and tract society for slander. Your local library will borrow the books from another library. The sect known today as the jehovahs witnesses originated about 1872 when. There is truth in jesus but its not found in the watchtower, their false prophecies prove it.
The holy biblethe book by jehovahs witnesses watchtower. The 10 most important things you can say to a jehovahs. Biblical answers to questions jehovahs witnesses ask paperback by. Jehovahs witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity. Jesus is jehovah watchtower errors by bible verses. The watchtower society approaches its biblical translation and interpretation with a clear antitrinitarian bias. The jehovahs witness organization denies that jesus christ is god. In languages where it is available, though, we especially appreciate the new world translation of the holy scriptures for its use of gods name, for its accuracy, and for its clarity. I remember that first year after id left the jehovahs witness faith. In fact, jehovahs witnesses believe that jesus was just a physical manifestation of michael the archangel. Have jehovahs witnesses changed the bible to fit their beliefs. Four dangers of the jehovahs witnesses witnesses in transition. Jehovahs witnesses have received criticism from mainstream christianity, members of the.
Reed s, index of watchtower errors 1879 to 1989 1990. The author gives his true account of having been a bible student the precursor group to jehovahs witnesses for 30 years during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Jehovahs witnesses are a people of faith that many of us likely dont know that much about. Reed is the author of jehovahs witnesses answered verse by verse and coauthor of mormons answered verse y verse. Many biblical scholars have uncovered several differences and translation errors in the new world translation bible published by watchtower bible and tract society. Jehovahs witnesses got their start in 1870 when a man named charles taze russell started leading bible studies in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
The jehovah s witnesses deny the biblical doctrine of the trinity though the truth of the trinity is amusing to the witnesses, nevertheless it is part of the revelation of god. Jehovahs witnesses used other bible translations before producing the new world translation. Ron provides biblical truths that expose the errors in jehovahs witness teachings that jesus is a lesser god, the trinity is a doctrine inspired by satan, salvation hinges on obedience, jesus second coming occurred in 1914, and more. Next, i want to discuss approaches to evangelizing jehovahs witnesses. Errors, false prophecies, manipulation of the bible, inhuman attitudes in some aspects as the prohibition of blood transfusions, even in case is in danger the life, etc. Examples of numerous misquotes are included in this article, showing that such trust is not warranted. Almost all the predictions for 1878, 1881, 1914, 1918 and 1925 were later reinterpreted as a confirmation of the eschatological framework of the bible student movement and jehovahs witnesses, with many of the.
Reed is the author of jehovah s witnesses answered verse by verse and coauthor of mormons answered verse y verse. The justice of god would not permit that jesus, as a ransom, be more than a perfect man. The jehovah s witnesses deny the physical resurrection of jesus. One of the most effective ways to evangelize jehovahs witnesses is to destroy their faith in. On the other hand, the christians attitude toward false doctrine is one of implacable hatred. We may remember them as the people who often come to our homes in order to evangelize, but do we actually know what they believe. Sixty questions every jehovahs witness should be asked. Dont let your next dialogue with a jehovahs witness turn you into a doctrinal pretzel. Jesus christ is the onlybegotten son of god, the only son produced by jehovah alone. Hopefully this encourages you to share the biblical jesus with the cults. The jehovahs witnesses and jesus christ bible research. The biblical basis for the doctrine of the trinity by robert bowman the word of god sets a jehovahs witness free by charlie campbell an examination of the watchtowers translation of john 1. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. Jw new world translation bible errors list doctrines of.
The verse is rendered correctly by the new american standard bible as looking for. There were no disagreements about the deity of christ because i made sure the. The 11 beliefs you should know about jehovahs witnesses when. No other offices are given by jesus christ, therefore the complicated organisation of the jehovah s witnesses is wholly without biblical authority. The new world translation of the holy scriptures the jehovah. As with my complementary watchtower errors by topic. Jehovahs witnesses deny the threeinone nature of god trinity and teach that satan invented the doctrine of the trinity. Look how hard his organization works to get you the truth. Questions that jehovahs witnesses do not like to be asked. If you have any doubt that the religion of jehovahs witnesses is full of contradictions and hypocrisy, dont take my word for it, but get yourself a copy of the book crises of conscience. Have jehovahs witnesses changed the bible to fit their. Isbn 0801063841 one of the first book length critiques of the organization to be written by a disaffected former witness stafford, greg. Long before we started producing the new world translation of the holy scriptures.
What are the main differences between mormons and jehovah. Watch tower society unfulfilled predictions wikipedia. However, when i was 17, i studied with the jehovah s witnesses for a couple of months but quit. Because we witness, or talk, about jehovah god and his kingdom, we are known as jehovahs witnesses. The book highlights tips from 26 authors on using 24 different strategies for engaging mormons in spiritual conversation. Overview jehovahs witnesses trace their origins to the nineteenth century adventist movement in america. Russells spirituality was marked by change, failed prophecy, and controversy. For other examples, see the apologetics evangelism articles jehovahs witnesses and a closer look at the jehovahs witnesses view of christ. They say that if the sacrifice of jesus were real, then the body had to stay in the grave. The holy biblethe book by jehovahs witnesses the holy writings which are able to make you wise for salvation.
How are the holy bible and the jehovahs witnesses bible. Popular jehovahs witnesses books showing 149 of 282 new world translation of the holy scriptures hardcover. I pray for them salvation, the forgiveness of sins, the hope of heaven. In an article on the nwt, one wbts book states that it is a translation of the holy scriptures made directly from hebrew, aramaic, and greek into modernday english by a committee of anointed witnesses of jehovah reasoning from the scriptures, 276. The original scripture index has been replaced with one using the page numbers of this revision, rather than using the section and question numbers. Jehovahs witnesses are very sincere about their beliefs and well versed in them. This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that, as new editions of the new world translation were. The jehovahs witnesses are intent on denying the full divinity of jesus christ. A survey of jw beliefs from a christian perspective. Jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective. The bible student discovers there is a person in scripture known as the father, who is god ephesians 1. These are a few biblical proofs that refute the jehovahs witnesses from their own translation. Jan 01, 2002 overall, this book is a good historical record of the beginnings of the jehovahs witness religion.
They state the new world translation was written and published to support our teachings. After giving a prepared introduction usually about the sorry and frightening state of the world your jw visitors will try to determine. Jehovahs witnesses teach that jesus is a created, angelic being, inferior to god the father. Eight unbiblical teachings of the jehovahs witnesses. The article by watchtower society attempts to answer societys question in its own words. The new world translation of the jehovahs witnesses has changed the text. Jehovahs witnesses claim to be a rediscovery of ancient christianity through biblical scholarship. For other examples, see the apologetics evangelism articles jehovah s witnesses and a closer look at the jehovah s witnesses view of christ. To attack the biblical doctrine of the triune godhead is a major thrust of jehovahs witness doctrine.
They are basically unwilling to listen to the interpretation of scripture by anyone outside the movement. The new world translation of the holy scriptures the. They deny all but themselves any place in the world to come with god. They are now known as the jehovah s witnesses hereafter referred to as jw s. Charles taze russell was the founder of a religion that eventually became the modernday jehovahs witnesses. Reeds, jehovahs witnesses answered verse by verse 1987. Nov 28, 2017 jehovahs witness learns about the true jesus. Watch tower bible and tract society publications have made a series of predictions about christs second coming and the advent of gods kingdom, each of which has gone unfulfilled. The textual differences may be subtle in some cases, but in other cases they change the entire. What makes the greatest book on earth unique in its age, in the length of time for writing it and in its authorship.
It is a difficult task to set about outlining an overview and critique of jehovahs witness doctrine. Stumper questions jehovahs witnesses do not like to be asked. Does this mean that first century christians were not known as jehovah s witnesses. Reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses, updated and expanded 9780736924511 by ron rhodes.
Aug 30, 2014 clearly the doctrines of the jehovahs witnesses deviate in critical ways from sound biblical principles. Teachers are to teach the word, and deacons are servants working under the direction of the bishops. Clearly the doctrines of the jehovahs witnesses deviate in critical ways from sound biblical principles. Is the new world translation a valid version of the bible. Four dangers of the jehovahs witnesses witnesses in. However, when i was 17, i studied with the jehovahs witnesses for a couple of months but quit. Jehovahs witnesses 10 things to know about their beliefs. Each of us regularly spends time helping people learn about the bible and gods kingdom. To deny the deity of christ is infidelity of the rankest.
The book life 1929 noted that the return of jews to palestine signaled that the end was very. The new world bible translation committee went through the bible and changed any scripture that did not agree with jehovahs witness theology. If you are a jehovahs witness, please read this first. This violates the biblical teaching that in the incarnate jesus, the whole. Dec 15, 2018 jehovah s witnesses are a people of faith that many of us likely dont know that much about.
Why is the name jehovah s witness found nowhere in the new testament, if that is gods divine name for his people under the new covenant. If you are a jehovah s witness, please understand that i am not against you as an individual. Any jehovahs witness seeing this video should know that mike is not trying to attack them but to help deliver them out of a false system of religion. They reject all the scriptures that identify jesus christ as god and the holy spirit as god. Bad translations of the jehovahs witness bible, the new world. Jehovah s witnesses new world translation bible versus the christian bibles. On the contrary, when we have discovered that our beliefs were not completely in line with the bible, we have changed our beliefs. Jehovahs witnesses hold the use of the correct name of god, jehovah, to be very important to true worship. A beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses. Why would god wait almost 2000 years to suddenly start using the name jehovah s witness. He is also the author of behind the watchtower curtain and several other books exposing the errors of jehovah s witnesses. The passages will be quoted according to the jehovahs witnesses own translation of the new testament, the new world translation. One of the most effective ways to evangelize jehovahs witnesses is to destroy their faith in the society.
They are now known as the jehovahs witnesses hereafter referred to as jws. Jehovahs witnesses and the doctrine of the deity of jesus. The bible is the foundational text for the worlds largest religion. Jun 09, 2009 jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective. The jehovahs witnesses in their book reasoning from the scriptures on page 209 state. Jehovahs organization is very serious about getting the bible right.
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