Jehovahs witnesses beliefs compared to christianity. Highly recommend this book, especially for those seeking the real truth of christ and his kingdom. Before this translation was released specifically by and for jehovahs witnesses, most relied on the king james version. Jehovah s witnesses, although a denomination of christianity, sets itself quite apart from most others. How do i refute the teachings of jehovah witnesses. Do jehovahs witnesses use the same bible as christians. Jan 03, 2011 christian vs jehovah witness the main difference between christian and jehovahs witness is in the kinds of christ they believe in. What makes jehovahs witnesses different from other. Jehovah witness journal jehovah witness notebook study book for. The jehovah s witnesses are quite forthcoming about their religious beliefs. Differences between christians and jehovah s witnesses that everyone should know timothy leonard jr.
With a jehovah witness in particular there are some helpful donts as well. The more recent publications are used by jehovahs witnesses for their ministry and for their own personal study to understand jehovahs witnesses doctrine. First, this is the area where watchtower theology deviates most dramatically from orthodox christianity. Posted in christian conversations with jehovah s witnesses section 3. Christians arent expected to spend their lives knocking door to door on peoples houses trying to get them to convert with their magazines. The bbc reports that witnesses believe the end times began in 1914. Jehovah s witnesses and jesus christ, theology today, april, 1953. Jehovahs witnesses main differences with christianity.
It should say, the word was godlike or a god or a great prophet, a great angel, and then god used him for great things, you can know thats not true just because of john 1. What are the basic differences between jehovahs witnesses and christians. Compare jehovahs witnesses and protestant christianity. Their jesus is a created being the bible calls the archangel michael whereas the christian jesus is god in the flesh and as such is our creator. The mormon religion officially known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or lds and the jehovahs witness organization also known as the watchtower both share a common foundational doctrine.
However, our bible tells us in the book of revelation that the 144,000 people being talked about are 144,000 jewish witnesses that god marks and seals during. The publications of jehovahs witnesses are organized into the year that the works were published, and in descending order. Doctrines of jehovah s witnesses are established by their governing body, which witnesses are taught jesus uses as a channel for gods progressive revelations and to direct christians on biblical matters. Aug 03, 2016 jehovah s witness clashes with christian evangelist duration. The watchtower bible calls the new world translation of the holy scriptures one of the best translations to be found. Neither group believes in the trinity in the same way that mainstream christians do, with the father, son and holy spirit equal and of the same being. They teach that jesus was created by god and not coexistent wth him. This book is geared toward your attitude in confronting, not just on getting the goods on false doctrines. Jan 02, 2020 why should i consider becoming a christian. In watchtower lore, the cross is a pagan symbol adopted by an apostate christianity when satan took control of the early church. Apr 19, 2020 every jehovahs witness will tell you that they are christians.
They favor a modern language version, the new world translation, which they publish and distribute free of charge. For by him jesus were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers. He was only 18yearold when he began a bible study that focused on the second coming of jesus, as well as the chronology of the bible. As an ex jw, born again christian, i recommend this book to those who want to learn biblical truth. I would suggest you go to a christian bookstore and find a good book on the jehovah s witness organization as well. Why mormons and jehovahs witnesses are not christians. Reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses. The trinity does not exist, and is an evil doctrine that teaches the existence of 3 gods.
Jehovah s witnesses are directed by the governing body of jehovah s witnesses, a group of elders. Actually this is more of a statement and than a real question. This period will conclude with judgment day, the 1,000 year reign of christ with the 144,000 anointed resurrected people who are chosen by god. However when you ask them the right questions with a curious mind, they will often respond to your sense of logic and begin researching information. Mormons and jehovahs witnesses both are active religious groups within the united states and across the globe. I hesitate to put this grid up only because i do not want to needlessly assail the catholic belief system in an offensive manner. Jehovah s witnesses use and compare many different translations of the bible. Nov 25, 2011 biblical christianity jehovah s witnesses mormonism church of jesus christ of latter day saints founded. They would agree that the trinity is a false doctrine and that jesus and god are separate entities. Difference between christian and jehovah witness compare. Another obvious difference is the introduction of the name jehovah into the new testament. Ask them about their personal relationship with jehovah and so on. We believe that jesus is the head, or the one appointed to have authority, over every man.
Discover the best jehovah s witness in best sellers. In addition, to support its erring doctrines, the watchtower. Perhaps the most important commonality between evangelical christians and jehovahs witnesses is our belief and trust in the bible as the ultimate authority inspired by god, on issues concerning god and his expectations for us. Distinctive beliefs of the jehovahs witnesses catholic. Jehovahs witnesses and orthodox christians disagree on some very basic issues. Both consider themselves christian and use a form of the bible.
Jehovahs witnesses 10 things to know about their beliefs. By the end, i think you will see that gulf is indeed wide between true, biblical christianity, and the theology taught by the watch tower. It is true that jehovahs witnesses and christians are both following the teachings brought about by the words of jesus christ. Facts the watchtower society doesnt want you to know 4jehovah. The book brings their history and references from their publications, it is fair in showing that some of the doctrines of their roots are not followed anymore, and gives biblical reference where there steer off. What is the difference between christianity and jehovah. I dont think ive ever seen my mum cry so much, so often. Cult shock is an easytofollow resource of christian apologetics that teaches you how to defend your christian faith against the claims of jehovahs witness and mormon missionaries.
Does gods law on blood require no blood transfusions. Jun 12, 20 christianity is a religion, jehovah s witnesses are at best a cult but they are much more likely a publishing corporation taking advantage of tax code and unpaid volunteers. How to witness effectively to jehovahs witnesses 4jehovah. A beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses. In fact, if russell were a jehovahs witness in the current watchtower organization, he would have been disfellowshipped for his beliefs and practices. Yet, they deny the trinity, the deity of christ, the personhood of the holy spirit, jesus physical resurrection, and salvation by grace through faith.
Christian vs jehovah witness the main difference between christian and jehovah s witness is in the kinds of christ they believe in. In this article i will explore the very significant differences between historical christianity and the jehovahs witnesses beliefs. Jehovah witnesses russell began to distribute his publication of zions watchtower and herald of christs presence in 1879. However, the doctrines of the christian church are clear from the bible and the writings of the early church fathers. It denies the deity of christ, his physical resurrection, and salvation by grace.
What are the differences between most christian bibles and. They are known for their potent evangelism, their preoccupation with the end of days and their unique translation of the bible called the new world translation of the holy scriptures. Their founder, charles taze russell, was christian, but became influenced by arian and seventhday adventist teachings jehovah s witnesses claim to be christians believing in the bible, hence their real danger to the unaware orthodox christian. It is true that jehovah s witnesses and christians are both following the teachings brought about by the words of jesus christ. They are convinced they have the truth and everyone else is wrong. Charles taze russells books studies in scriptures are respected but are no. A brief comparison of jehovah s witnesses beliefs and islam. The apostacy is a result of the jehovah s witnesses. They teach that he is a created beinga sort of highest angel, but not deity. Compare jehovah s witnesses and protestant christianity. How to convert a jehovahs witness to christianity by.
Although jehovah s witnesses claim to be christian, there are major differences in theology, which they attribute to apostacy. So for jehovah s witnesses and islam, the agreement ratio. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. Jehovah s witnesses claim to be a rediscovery of ancient christianity through biblical scholarship. Whats the difference between christianity and jehovahs. I joined a jehovah s witness dating website duration. In law, this question might be considered a leading question. In this book, biblical truth is presented in an effective way that challenges the. Using the masonic knights templar logo of the cross and crown on his issues of zions watch. Evaluating jehovah s witness conscience issues dialogue 1b. Jehovahs witnesses jws are a christian denomination with many beliefs that stand out from mainstream christianity. Their religion, unlike mormonism, isnt an esoteric one with secret doctrines known only to an initiated few.
How to witness effectively to jehovahs witnesses breaking the watchtower barrier stepbystep. They seem not to notice that in the very next sentence after mentioning the 144,000 in revelation, the bible proceeds to spell out exactly who the 144,000 are. Jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective. Among christians there may be inconsequential differences of opinion e. The jehovahs witnesses are an outgrowth of the international bible students association, which was founded in 1872 in pittsburgh by charles taze russell. Jehovah s witnesses is the fastest growing christian denomination in the united states, and there are more than 7 million members worldwide. It is not jehovahs witnesses vs christianity as jehovahs witnesses are christians. One of the most glaring differences between christianity and the jehovah witnesses is that jesus is either god and has always existed or he was a created being and thus, not fully god. I remember that first year after id left the jehovahs witness faith. Two christian bible scholars outline arguments anyone can use to counterand evangelize to jehovah s witnesses and mormons when they come knocking. Are the beliefs of jehovahs witnesses similar to islam.
The differences are significant enough that jehovah s witness christians and mainstream christians sometimes question each others legitimacy as christians. They also allege they are averaging 200,000 new members each year. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Second, the jehovah witness group do not believe that the holy spirit is a person. Jehovahs witnesses teach that jesus is a created, angelic being, inferior to god the father. How is jehovahs witness different than christianity. They did not officially adopt the name of jehovahs witnesses until 1931. Jehovahs witnesses view wearing a cross as a blatant act of idolatry. Jehovah s witnesses are more closely aligned to islam than to christianity.
Oct 06, 2011 you jehovah witnesses should read and understand fully the following verse. It also includes the book of mormon bom which joseph smith declared is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. Eight unbiblical teachings of the jehovahs witnesses. In their booklet entitled jehovah s witnesses in the twentieth century, for example, may be found a chart titled what jehovah s witnesses believe. Jun 07, 2004 the following chart provides a quickreference guide to the major similarities and differences between the beliefs and practices of jehovah s witnesses and mainstream protestant christianity. In fact, jehovahs witnesses believe that jesus was just a physical manifestation of michael the archangel.
In this article i will explore the very significant differences between historical christianity and the jehovah s witnesses beliefs. The bible, divinely inspired verbal revelation, word of god. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. This, of course, is a major diversion from orthodox christianity. Until late 2012, the governing body described itself as the representative and spokesman for gods faithful and discreet slave class a limited number of anointed jehovah s witnesses. In fact, of the six theological tenets above, jehovah s witnesses agree with islam on four, and christianity on zero. After giving a prepared introduction usually about the sorry and frightening state of the world your jw visitors will try to determine. Never was there a more deceptive doctrine advanced than that of the trinity reconciliation, 1928.
If three is good for god, why not 4, 5, 7,10,12 ore more. Jehovahs witness, member of a millennialist denomination that developed within the larger 19thcentury adventist movement in the united states and has since spread worldwide. After the death of russell in 1916, joseph franklin rutherford took his place as leader of the new movement which was by now known as the watch tower bible and tract society in. However, in a number of ways, we are different from other religious groups. The main difference between christian and jehovah s witness is in the kinds of christ they believe in. They claim that christianity became corrupt at the death of the new testament apostles. The mormon religion officially known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or lds and the jehovah s witness organization also known as the watchtower both share a common foundational doctrine.
They refer to the new testament as the christian greek scriptures, and they call. Jehovah s witnesses hold the use of the correct name of god, jehovah, to be very important to. When jehovah s witnesses come to your door offering watchtower and awake. Christians shy away from presenting the good news of the gospel. Comparing roman catholicism belief system noted serious theological problems. Mormons and jehovahs witnesses have common ground and their own unique beliefs.
The apostacy is a result of the jehovah s witnesses interpretation of the bible. Buy christian conversations with jehovahs witnesses. Biblical christianity jehovah s witnesses mormonism church of jesus christ of latter day saints founded. But they have a dynamic populist appeal that has attracted millions. The 144,000 from the book of revelation is very big with the jehovahs witnesses. The historical background jehovah witness doctrine was founded by charles taze russell. What is the difference between jehovahs witnesses and. Witnessing to jehovahs witnesses effective evangelism. The main difference between the new world translation nwt and other bibles is that the nwt has attempted to eliminate almost all references to the divinity of jesus in the new testament. Many fall outside the framework of historic christianity for example, mormonism, the shakers, oneida perfectionists, jehovah s witnesses, and christian science. Islam and christianity share some commonalities, but are otherwise quite different.
Christians have great news to offer jehovahs witnesses. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity. Jehovah s witnesses appeared in the second half of the nineteenth century in the usa. Jan 14, 2020 the rest of the jehovahs witnesses still living can only hope to inherit the earth, not actually make it into heaven, since this is only reserved for the special 144,000 chosen ones. The jehovah s witnesses consider themselves to be christians because they believe they are serving the true and living god. Jehovahs witnesses use a bible translation called the new world translation. Dec 15, 2018 jehovah s witnesses believe that jesus is not equal with god. How to talk to jehovahs witnesses about jesus desiring god. Using the symbol of the sun god ra on the cover of his books. Because both groups make heavy use of missionary work, especially going doortodoor to discuss their religions, people can confuse them.
As a result of his study, which took place around 1870, he published numerous books. There is an electronic edition available as a free download. Both mormons and jehovah s witnesses belong to religious groups founded in america in the 19th century. I remember that first year after id left the jehovah s witness faith. If a muslim or a jehovah s witness, both of whom are arians, say, youve got this translation wrong. Jehovah s witness christians have distinct beliefs about the end times, as well. They get the number 144,000 from the book of revelation. Jehovahs witnesses are a people of faith that many of us likely dont know that much about. Like all nonchristian cults, the jehovah s witness organization distorts the essential doctrines of christianity. The witnesses regard jesus as the son of god in the sense that he was the first being god cr. The beliefs of jehovahs witnesses and how they differ from. And then tell them about yourself and about how you became a christian and about what being in relationship with god means. The two tenets jehovah s witnesses and islam disagree on are highlighted in italics.
They do not believe in the trinity of course, it is not biblical. Simply click on a link to view or download a publication. Cult shock is an easytofollow resource of christian apologetics that teaches you how to defend your christian faith against the claims of jehovah s witness and mormon missionaries. The following chart provides a quickreference guide to the major similarities and differences between the beliefs and practices of jehovah s witnesses and mainstream protestant christianity. Every jehovah s witness will tell you that they are christians. When people become jehovahs witnesses, they are baptized in the name of jesus. The jehovah s witnesses, church of the latter day saints mormons, and seventhday adventists all had belief systems different from mainstream christianity.
Jehovah s witnesses are programmed to believe and even defend that the nwt is the best translation and even been told that it was translated using the oldest scrolls. Oct 29, 2015 one of the most glaring differences between christianity and the jehovah witnesses is that jesus is either god and has always existed or he was a created being and thus, not fully god. This article is about how to convert a jehovah s witness to christianity by creating doubt and making them question their beliefs. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. The 11 beliefs you should know about jehovahs witnesses when. Its a small book that gives an overall general look at the big differences jehovah witnesses have with christianity. What are the biggest differences between christianity and. For example the jesus of jehovahs witnesses is a different person than the jesus of christianity.
Buy cheap jehovahs witnesses books online jehovahs. Approximately 4 million of them live in the united states. Jehovah s witnesses follow the model of firstcentury christians, subscribing to bible principles in the old and new testaments that guide every aspect of their lives. Ironically, in 20 they had to retranslate this socalled best translation to hide even more of their errors. This is a heretical teaching, so far from the biblical teaching on jesus that i consider jehovah witnesses to not even be christian even in the broadest sense of the word christian. Comparison grid of roman catholicism, mormonism, jehovahs. Watchtower books publications of jehovahs witnesses. As is always the case with charts and summaries, the information is simplified for brevity and should be used alongside more complete explanations. Mormons claim to be a restoration of ancient christianity via divine intervention and angelic visitation. 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. Like many cults, they think they are the only true church on earth. Established in 1879 by charles taze russell in pennsylvania, jehovah s witnesses bear many of the hallmarks of mainstream christianity, while diverging from it in several key areas. Comparison grid of roman catholicism, mormonism, jehovah s witnesses, and christianity. They currently claim a worldwide membership of approximately 9 million people in 205 countries.
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