New World Translation For as they were in those days before the Flood, eating and drinking, men marrying and women being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and they took no note until the Flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man […]
Was Jesus foretelling the extent of the worldwide preaching work? When they persecute you in one city, flee to another; for truly I say to you, you will by no means complete the circuit of the cities of Israel until the Son of man arrives. (Matthew 10:23) Regarding this verse the Watchtower society explains: “It […]
Would it be loving for a parent to promise his child that a trip to an amusement park was coming soon, knowing that it would not occur in the child’s lifetime? How then could we imagine that God would do such a thing? From the beginning of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society in 1879 […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught that world conditions prove that Jesus has been ruling in the heavens since 1914. Since that year, an unprecedented period of trouble called the last days began and that soon God’s kingdom will rid the earth of wickedness and suffering. This forms the basis of the message they preach both publicly, […]
Before Jesus died, he himself said that even the Son did not then know the “day and hour” when the end would come but “only the Father.” (Matt. 24:36) He told his disciples that it does not belong to them to get knowledge about the times and seasons the Father has placed in his own […]
On November 18, 1978, a total of 918 individuals died in Jonestown Guyana, all but two from apparent cyanide poisoning. They were directed to do so by Jim Jones, leader of the Peoples Temple, a cult that moved there from San-Francisco. Although this is not the only time tragedy has resulted from persons allowing themselves […]
I really enjoy watching action movies but sometimes my critical thinking gets the better of me. While visiting a science laboratory a young man is bitten by a deadly super spider. His senses are enhanced and he even gains a new one that enables him to sense impending danger. Soon, he is swinging from the […]
For decades the Watchtower society has dogmatically answered this question yes. In fact, witnesses are taught to view their preaching work as a life-saving ministry. In fact, according to governing body member Anthony Morris, if witnesses fail to engage in the ministry according to Watchtower standards they are said to be in danger of being […]
In chapter 38 of his prophecy, Ezekiel is told to prophesy against one called God of the land of Magog. “So prophesy, son of man, and say to Gog, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: “On that day when my people Israel are dwelling in security, will you not know it? 15 You will […]
In a recent morning worship talk, Anthony Morris III, member of the governing body, encouraged all Jehovah’s Witnesses that one day their enemies will all vanish like smoke: Among those identified as expected to receive this fate are not only those that have left the organization for whatever reason, including expressing disagreement with the leadership […]