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Permalink Reply by AAG Netguy on January 13, 2010 at 10:15am

Graham,

Here is some information about the Jehovah Witnesses from http://www.allaboutcults.org/jehovah-witness.htm

Jehovah Witness: The Basic Theology
Jehovah Witness theology has many subtle (and not-so-subtle) nuances. Here are the basics of Watchtower doctrine: God is a single being, not a Trinity. He is not all-knowing or present everywhere. (At one point, the WBTS proclaimed that God ruled the universe from somewhere in the Pleiades star system. They have since backed down from this teaching.) First, God created Michael the Archangel, through whom God later created all "other things," such as the earth, the universe, and all mankind. This process took place over exactly 42,000 years. When it was time for the birth of a savior, Michael became a man, in the form of Jesus Christ. He was without sin and kept every law of God. According to Jehovah's Witness theology, Jesus was put to death on a "torture stake." It is here that He bore the sins of all mankind (except for Adam). Later, Jesus rose from death in spirit, but did not rise in physical form. Jehovah's Witnesses who faithfully abide by God's organization on earth (the WBTS) will be spared from eternal annihilation. They will live forever on Paradise Earth. Heaven is a special place that is reserved for a distinct group of 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses, who have been deemed "born again" by the WBTS and are allowed to take annual communion. Generally, Jehovah's Witnesses agree to attend five meetings a week where they are taught from WBTS literature. After studying the material for at least six months, they answer a series of questions before a panel of elders, and upon approval, are baptized into the organization. Followers are then asked to maintain a modest appearance and demeanor, refusing to vote in government elections, salute the American flag, join the U.S. armed forces, or celebrate birthdays and Christmas. Each member is required to fulfill a schedule of public canvassing in order to distribute WBTS literature and collect donations for WBTS headquarters in New York. If a Jehovah's Witness leaves the organization, he is shunned in all ways. Outside the WBTS organization, "Christendom" is considered "demonic." Christianity is deemed "apostate," filled with pastors who are antichrists, in churches run by Satan, who support the earthly governments.

Jehovah Witness: Watchtower Doctrine vs. Christian Doctrine
Jehovah Witness and Christian theology actually have some basic similarities. Generally, they both teach that God is the Creator of everything, as opposed to naturalistic evolution, and they both share the belief that Jesus Christ will ultimately return to earth to destroy Satan and establish God's eternal kingdom. However, this is where the general similarities cease. There are many important differences in doctrine between the Jehovah's Witnesses and evangelical Christianity, most important of which is the person and nature of Jesus Christ. The deity of Christ is the central point of the entire Bible. Scripture clearly teaches that Jesus Christ is God. The Jehovah Witness teachings concerning Jesus Christ clearly contradict the teachings of the Bible. Multiple passages tell us that Jesus Christ, who existed as God, took the bodily form of a humble servant so that He could die on the cross in our place.

Jehovah Witness doctrine considers the 66 books of The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (NWT) as the only true and divinely inspired Word of God. The NWT is produced and published by an "anonymous" translation committee of the WBTS. The NWT is regarded as the best and only translation of the Bible, because "the translators held so closely to what is in the original Bible languages." In addition, the "governing body" of the WBTS is regarded as God's only true channel of accurate biblical interpretation. As such, Jehovah Witness doctrine requires that we be "associated with God's channel, his organization" in order to be true followers of God. This means that there is no salvation apart from the WBTS. Christian doctrine holds that the Bible is indeed composed of the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, and is indeed the inspired and infallible Word of God. However, the NWT is not a legitimate translation, and merely reflects Jehovah Witness theology, especially its bias against the deity of Jesus Christ and the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. For example, John 1:1 in the NWT reads, "and the Word [Jesus] was a god." All other legitimate Bible translations say, "and the Word [Jesus] was God."

Jehovah Witness: The Basic Christian Response
As far as the Jehovah's Witness claim that the NWT is the only true interpretation of the Bible, the Christian response is that no religious leader or religious organization can claim exclusive control or possession of the true interpretation of the Bible. Through the Holy Spirit, all Christians are capable of interpreting and understanding the Holy Bible. As far as the Jehovah's Witness claim that the WBTS is the only way to God and salvation, the Christian response is that all people who have accepted the free gift of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are saved. Salvation is "by grace through faith" in Jesus Christ alone. No amount of works or membership in any religious group is required for eternal life with God.

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Permalink Reply by Jared Wells on January 13, 2010 at 9:48pm

If she is from God then He will send her to you.

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Permalink Reply by Mona Sianipar on January 16, 2010 at 10:41pm

2 Corinthians 6 : 14
Stay away from people who are not followers of the Lord!
Can someone who is good get along with someone who is evil?
Are light and darkness the same?
~ Contemporary English Version Bible ~

2 Corinthians 6 : 14
Do not try to work together as equals with unbelievers, for it cannot be done.
How can right and wrong be partners?
How can light and darkness live together?
~ Today's English Version Bible ~

2 Corinthians 6 : 14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers:
or what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?
and what communion hath light with darkness?
~ King James Version Bible ~


In HIS Love,
Mona

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Permalink Reply by Mona Sianipar on January 16, 2010 at 10:58pm

2 Corinthians 6 ( Contemporary English Version Bible )
6:15 Is Christ a friend of Satan? Can people who follow the Lord have anything in common with those who don't?
6:16 Do idols belong in the temple of God? We are the temple of the living God, as God himself says, "I will live with these people and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people."
6:17 The Lord also says, "Leave them and stay away! Don't touch anything that isn't clean. Then I will welcome you
6:18 and be your Father. You will be my sons and my daughters, as surely as I am God, the All-Powerful."

2 Corinthians 6 ( Today's English Version Bible )
6:15 How can Christ and the Devil agree? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
6:16 How can God's temple come to terms with pagan idols? For we are the temple of the living God! As God himself has said, "I will make my home with my people and live among them; I will be their God, and they shall be my people." *
6:17 And so the Lord says, "You must leave them and separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with what is unclean, and I will accept you.
6:18 I will be your father, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

2 Corinthians 6 ( King James Version Bible )
6:15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.


In HIS Love,
Mona

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Permalink Reply by Rodney M Hall on March 7, 2010 at 7:37am

First I would like to say thanks Greg, that was some geat information. I think that it is very important to really understand what they believe. As I am sure, one time or another, we will get that knock on the door. I had always known that their beliefs were different but was unaware to what degree. There was a time in the pst that I was struggling with nmy beliefs and they came to vist me. Interesting timing I think. Because of my disability, I spend a lot of time at home during the winter months, so I welcomed the company. And the thing is that when you listen to them talk, it does not sound bad. They continued to stop by once a week for a few months to give me more of their literature and read from their Bible.
Now here is where it gets interestng, at least to me. When ever they would read from their Bible they would ask me if I wanted to get mine, But they would start reading before I had a chance to get it. And in any of the times that they were at my house, they never once mentioned Jesus as the son of God. ANd one time, I was really experiencing some struggles and I asked them if they would keep me in their prayers. I can still remember the expression on their face. They agreed, but I could tell that they were nt comfortable wih my request. I still haven't figured that one out yet.
But here is the most impotant thing that I think I need to tell. The first day that they stopped by, I was outside doing some work and the lady was the first to speak. After she said hello and told me her name, she said, "Don't worry, we are CHristian."
It was that comment that caused me to let my gaurd down. They went on to talk for quite a while before they told me that they were Jehovas witness. I knew from the beginning that I didn't want to have any part of their cult. But they were very nice and seemed to sincerely care about me. And this was a time that I did need to know that someone cared. Without getting into too much detail, in the ten years since I was diagnosed, not one CHristian had come to see if I needed anything. Aftersome time I let them know that I appreciated them and that there was no need to come by because what I believed in was not what they believed in and that I was not going to change my beliefs.
I say all that to warn others, Even though they don't believe that Christans are going to heaven, they may say they are Christians to re-assure you.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander on May 22, 2010 at 1:15pm

Hello Brother Graham,

JW's and many other "churches" believe they are the only ones saved! So, this experience of yours happens with some regularity. You should have known better because JW's are very much "unequally yoked" with us as Christians.

What church are you a member of? Start looking there!

But, just don't take anyone who will have you.

God Bless.

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