The watchtower organization predicted, based on their interpretation of scriptures throughout the old and new testaments and on the logical conclusions of their central doctrines, that the end of this system of things and the dawn of a new era of peace on earth would come in 1975. Study the bible by topic with the help of these downloadable books and brochures. How to use the back of a napkin to prove to a jehovahs. This rock magazine began publication in 1990 and quickly established itself as the definitive magazine of catholic apologetics and evangelization. They have also had to stop publishing many of their publications because of misquoting experts, misrepresenting information as in this particular publication and their revelation book, using biased sources and not being honest about who they. From being associated with the religion, as it were. Reasoning with jehovah s witnesses originated in the fall of 1984 as my attempt, through an independent bible study, to personally reinforce the teachings of jehovah s witnesses. Proverbs 8 is unique because it is one of the few chapters in the book that has a logical flow from the first verse to the last. The bible is considered the divinely inspired and infallible word of god.
The facts on jehovah s witnesses, revised and updated 9780736922159 by john ankerberg, john weldon, dillon burroughs. Choose a language from the language box, and click search to see the publications and formats available in that language. Talking to jehovahs witnesses catholic education resource. In this featured article, apologist and speaker alan shlemon shares an excellent strategy that he used when two mormons came knocking on his door. Annihilationism is another false doctrine that contradicts the bible. The article the jehovah s witness attempted to refute deals with the statement made by jesus in john 15. It is good for us to be challenged concerning our beliefs because we must consequently study the issues involved for ourselves.
I dont think ive ever seen my mum cry so much, so often. Stafford, a jehovahs witness, focuses primarily on ron rhodess work, reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses, but also quotes other works written in opposition to the society. Tools for witnessing to jehovahs witnesses watchman fellowship. Apr 10, 20 the latter is the legal entity behind a religious movement whose members are known as jehovahs witnesses. Anonymous shelved 2 times as jehovahs witnesses avg rating 4. Mar 26, 2014 to understand any religious group an understanding of that groups history is always helpful. The bible teaches that the suffering of those who end up in hell will be without end. Andrews is the chief translator of the updated american standard version uasv. Jehovahs witnesses say they are the only true christians, but they are neither protestant nor catholic. Welcome to the jehovah s witness discussion forum jw.
Jim co authored the book, christian fatherhood, with steve wood. Second, we will provide a sketch of the major doctrines and practices of the jehovah s witnesses so that you the reader might be better equipped to engage them apologetically the next time they knock on your door. Audio books and signlanguage videos are also available in many languages. Because these christian apologists are nonjehovahs witnesses, they tend to misunderstand much and are very eager to read other christian apologist s books on the subject. You may also want to read the watch tower societys book, reasoning from the scriptures, to get a better idea of how jehovah s witnesses prepare to engage in conversations and what they are taught. In fact, of the six theological tenets above, jehovah s witnesses agree with islam on four, and christianity on zero. Jehovahs witnesses are taught that all other christian churches represent apostate christendom, and only the watchtower bible and tract society which is the spiritual leadership of the jehovahs witnesses can be trusted. Warner wallace a few saturdays ago i had the opportunity to chat with a few jehovah s witnesses that came knocking on my door. The watchtower teaches that god will annihilate non jehovahs witnesses and they will simply cease to exist. The wts misrepresentation has a long history and continues to the present.
Mormons and jehovahs witnesses are the two most aggressive doortodoor religion peddlers out there. God s highway to peace and happiness, found again after detours on jehovah s witness and protestant paths. This book is designed as an apologetic evangelistic tool for christians, as they come across muslims in their daily lives, as well as to inform reasons for faith. The watchtowers misrepresentation of the trinity christian. What to tell one of jehovahs witnesses concerning the trinity august, 2007 jehovah s witnesses, trinity in an article based on a correspondence with one of jehovah s witnesses, david kowalski demonstrates how to share the concept of the trinity with those who reject this essential doctrine of christianity. This particular document focuses on one major false teaching propogated by the jehovah witness sect. It traces its roots back to a man by the name of charles taze russell. Most jehovah s witnesses have answered it by accusing me of equivocation. My side of a dialog with a jehovahs witness concerning the trinity. The two tenets jehovah s witnesses and islam disagree on are highlighted in italics. Apologetics press jehovahs witnesses and the worship of jesus. When the mormons or jehovahs witnesses come knocking. Responding to the jehovah s witness attacks on the deity of christ.
Jun 04, 2014 an apologetic response to jehovahs witnesses. This book is a fresh, unique, and groundbreaking biblical and philosophical look at the faith of jehovahs witnesses and the watchtower organization. Apologetics press jehovahs witnesses and the worship of. Presuppositional apologetics examines the jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective. For decades they have been encouraged to skip higher education and enter into the service ministry. The jehovah s witness view of jesus is that jesus is not divine, but jesus performed the greatest act of love by dying for others. Without fail, every witness that has knocked on my door has defended the doctrine of jesus as a created being by referencing this passage. What to tell one of jehovahs witnesses concerning the trinity.
In their booklet entitled jehovahs witnesses in the twentieth century, for example, may be found a chart titled what jehovahs witnesses believe. This is considered apostasy, or so the jehovah witnes. Jehovahs witnesses answered verse by verse is the only quick reference guide that. Whole books have been written on the manuscript evidence that supports inclusion of this verse in the bible.
Jehovahs witnesses biblical responses to their heretical. In 1889, the watchtower said we present proofs that the setting up of the kingdom of god has already. Talked a bit about our time at g3, then up in ny at new hyde park baptist church, talked a little about the new world translation of jehovahs witnesses, and then started on calls, with discussions of 2 cor. Sep 29, 2018 the first section of the jw book, reasoning from the scriptures, gives all sorts of recommendations for topics to talk about first, from the crime in your neighborhood to how we all want our children to be happy. Response to has the jehovahs witness god performed the. My friend told me it is best to open up the bible and find the powerful verse and show them. Watch tower bible and tract society of new york, inc. Hades and sheol are understood to refer to the condition of death, termed the common grave.
In this 1993 book, on page 634, the wt has reproduced a letter written by a prominent jehovahs witness of the past, one of the anointed, mr. These books include publications by charles taze russell and joseph franklin rutherford. The author exposes their inconsistencies and proves that rationally, philosophically, and biblically this highdemand religion cannot be true. Over 700,000 jehovah s witnesses now devote more than million manhours annually to spreading their counterfeit gospel in the united states alone.
Responding to the jehovahs witness attacks on the bible. If you open your home to the witnesses, that is more than most people do. How van tils apologetic refutes the watchtower kindle edition by robinson, mike. Our official website provides online access to the bible, biblebased publications, and current news. Watchtower books publications of jehovahs witnesses. I am interested to know why jehovahs witness dont believe in the trinity. Articles and information about the jehovahs witness organization as it is compared to the bible. The new world translation of the holy scriptures the. Make a definite plan for the witnessing encounter and take the initiative.
He is the author of several apologetics books and the president of the. This man is writing to ridicule what he used to believe before he became a jehovahs witness. According to jehovahs witnesses, jesus is not god, and thus should not be worshiped by christians. Prior to knorr, the wts published books and booklets authored by. False prophecies of the jehovahs witnesses by matt slick. The origin of jehovahs witnesses the modern day jehovahs witness organization is officially known as the watchtower bible and tract society. Jim coauthored the book, christian fatherhood, with steve wood. Apr 03, 2017 the whole of chapter fifteen is an apologetic for the importance of the resurrection. Warner wallace is a leading evangelical christian apologist today. Answering jehovahs witnesses catholic answers, inc. Only god can cause those who are dead in sin to live. Greg, who is the president of stand to reason and the author of one of my favorite books on reasoning with. Conversations with jehovahs witnesses harvest house publishers. Online shopping for jehovahs witness from a great selection at books store.
Some find these visits to be annoying or intrusive, but for a few reasons i really enjoy them. Distinctive beliefs of the jehovahs witnesses catholic. Many of the older publications are no longer used by jehovahs witnesses. Popular jehovahs witnesses books showing 149 of 282 new world translation of the holy scriptures hardcover by. Articles and information about the jehovah s witness organization as it is compared to the bible. Discover the basic beliefs and values of the religion of jehovahs witnesses from a christian perspective, and learn how it differs from christianity. The new world translation of the holy scriptures nwt is the name of the bible used worldwide by members of the jehovah s witness sect. Second, we will provide a sketch of the major doctrines and practices of the jehovah s witnesses so that you the reader might be better equipped to engage them apologetically the next time they. Their religion, unlike mormonism, isnt an esoteric one with secret doctrines known only to an initiated few. New organization takes on jehovahs witnesses watch tower. Jehovah s witnesses believe death is a state of nonexistence with no consciousness. Initially, talk about personal concerns to establish a friendly, courteous, and sincere relationship with the jehovah s witness. Aug 29, 2014 i wish i understand you because i am deaf.
In this section of our marketplace you can rent cheap jehovahs witnesses textbooks that help you learn about this religion. Witnessing to jehovahs witnesses effective evangelism. Todays interview is with tony brown, pastor of sunbridge road mission. It contains 66 books in two sections, often called the old testament and the new testament. A brief overview of the jehovah s witness worldview by j. The wbts maintains that its english translation of the bible, the new world translation of the holy scriptures, is the best version ever produced. In this 1993 book, on page 634, the wt has reproduced a letter written by a prominent jehovah s witness of the past, one of the anointed, mr. Jehovah s witnesses answered verse by verse is the only quick reference guide that. Warning tract print out and leave on the doors of your neighbors to warn them about jehovah s witnesses by matt slick questions for jehovah s witnesses christian apologetics research ministry sixty five questions for jehovah s witnesses macgregor ministries. For other examples, see the apologetics evangelism articles jehovah s witnesses and a closer look at the jehovah s witnesses view of christ. The watchtower, a magazine published twice a month by jehovahs witnesses, has repeatedly made such claims through the years. The more recent publications are used by jehovahs witnesses for their ministry and for their own personal.
Jehovahs witnesses questions and answers mama bear apologetics. I remember that first year after id left the jehovahs witness faith. In fact they go so far as to say that unless one calls on the true name of god, jehovah, one cannot be saved. Yes, jehovahs witnesses are mistaken in a number of biblical doctrines but not on everything they teach. The jehovahs witnesses are quite forthcoming about their religious beliefs. This is what makes greg staffords new book, jehovahs witnesses defended.
When the mormons or jehovah s witnesses come knocking many followers of christ are hesitant to engage jehovah s witnesses or mormons that come to their door because they are not sure what to say. Catholic bible 101 the jehovah s witnesses catholicbible101 is the website that explains catholic teachings in plain, easy to understand english. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. How to talk to the jehovahs witness at your door mama. A beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses. After giving a prepared introduction usually about the sorry and frightening state of the world your jw visitors will try to determine. They annoyed me and they do not understand my wish to stay as catholic.
Others who are saved will spend eternity on the new earthly paradise where jesus will reign for 1,000 years. Jehovahs witnesses state that gods true name is jehovah. Andrews as in criminal justice, bs in religion, ma in biblical studies, and mdiv in theology is ceo and president of christian publishing house. How to use the back of a napkin to prove to a jehovahs witness. There is also detailed information about their beliefs on their website at. Jehovahs witnesses are not known for engaging in scholarly and apologetic dialogue. In order to make headway with witnesses, you must challenge this foundational belief. The first apologetic guide for christian women on matters of the heart, soul, and mind. Did you see on the news that bombing that happened in.
As a former jehovah s witness, tony conducts seminarsworkshops. In their september 15, 2005 issue, for example, they stated quite simply that the scriptures show that jesus is not god almighty. Youve almost certainly had them come knocking on your door on a saturday afternoon and you may have even engaged a jehovah s witness in a theological discussion. If there is no resurrectionour preaching is useless and so is your faithwe are false witnessesyour faith is futile. Know that your charity and willingness to share your faith will leave a mark on the hearts and minds of jehovah s witnesses. How to use the back of a napkin to prove to a jehovahs witness that jesus is god. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity.
Thirtynine bible books were written mainly in hebrew and 27 in greek. The group is also known as the watchtower bible and tract. Former jehovahs witness, joan cetnar says this, talk to god about the person more than you talk to the person about god. The facts on jehovahs witnesses, revised and updated. The lords supper and the 144,000 anointed class of jehovahs witnesses. The controversies in this book have caused the jehovah s witness organization to stop publishing it. I plan to prove that the jehovahs witness religion is indeed false. Youll find easytounderstand answers to these questions and many more in this quick reference guide to the religion followed by hundreds of thousands of believers. Recommended apologetics book directory top 16 apologetics podcasts 100 christian apologists how to get apologetics in your church. We believe in holy trinity nicene creed as christians protestants and catholics vs.
Jehovahs witnesses apologetics worthy christian forums. Why jehovahs witnesses dont celebrate easter reachout trust. As a former jehovahs witness, tony conducts seminarsworkshops. Jan 29, 2018 this book covers the worldview, practices, and history of islam and the quran. Here you will find links to published books by jehovahs witnesses. He gives seminars on defending the catholic faith throughout the country. How to talk to the jehovahs witness at your door mama bear.
A brief overview of the jehovahs witness worldview. Repeatedly god has blessed me with the passion and privilege to witness to the jehovah s witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses frown on reading, researching, attending or any other activity regarding any other belief structure aside from their own. Tools for reaching, evangelizing and witnessing to jehovahs witnesses. Popular jehovahs witnesses books goodreads share book. Answering jehovah s witnesses book provides helpful and practical suggestions for sharing your faith with jehovah s witnesses and planting seeds of truth. Only god can open eyes blinded by the god of this world. Some arguments have liabilities when they are used we will use some arguments often raised about jehovah s witnesses as our text case. Immediately answers the jehovah s witnesses misinterpretation of scriptureshows how to use the same scripture in leading jehovah s witnesses to christincludes a.
Jun 25, 2017 in 1889, the watchtower said we present proofs that the setting up of the kingdom of god has already. Enter part of the title to see matching publications. They say the term god, is merely a title, and that the real name for god is jehovah. This is especially true for the jehovahs witnesses of the watchtower bible. This prophecy failed and is a powerful example of why the watchtower organization is false and. The fundamental doctrinal issue that distinguishes them from orthodox christianity is the trinity. Aug 12, 2018 if you want to gain even more knowledge about the jehovahs witnesses, i highly recommend ron rhodes book, reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses, which i used a lot to help me prepare for this article. Reasoning from the scriptures with jehovahs witnesses by ron rhodes is an indepth analysis and critique of the major beliefs and doctrines of the jehovah s witnesses. Most of its associates are either current or former jehovahs witnesses. Jws believe in heaven, but only 144,000 will get to go and be with jehovah for eternity. The irony is, most christian apologists are nonjehovahs witnesses and this is the field of apologetics that they have chosen, to deal with jehovahs witnesses, mormons, muslims, and so on. Jehovah s witnesses are more closely aligned to islam than to christianity. Moreover, socalled true christians have also been mistaken on many bible doctrines as well and over time with a better understanding. The purpose of this booklet is to help catholics identify and charitably refute the foundational doctrines of the jehovahs witnesses and mormons.
Buy cheap jehovahs witnesses books online jehovahs. Aquire a basic knowledge of jehovah s witnesses beliefs and practices. Instead of getting bogged down in unimportant side issues, the authors show you how to focus objectively on their. Gradually move on to a discussion of theological issues.
Jul 14, 2018 the jehovahs witness deception program when raymond franz, a thirdgeneration member of the jehovahs witnesses, finally broke free and wrote his book crisis of conscience 1992 inside information was revealed like no other time in the history of their religion. Presuppositional apologetics examines the jehovahs. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jehovah s witnesses, proclaimers of gods kingdom the wts misrepresentation has a long history and continues to the present. They do not believe jesus is god in the same sense that jehovah is god, so it is perfectly consistent to say that jehovah is the only true god while, at the same time, saying that jesus is a true god, but is not jehovah. The group is also known as the watchtower bible and tract society. It includes specific questions and followups to use when in conversation with jw missionaries. But the jehovahs witnesss new world translation renders the. Because we witness, or talk, about jehovah god and his kingdom, we are known as jehovahs witnesses. This is especially true for the jehovahs witnesses of the watchtower bible and tract society of brooklyn, new york, which has undergone many changes in its teachings in the course of its history.
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