In an effort to reach out to inactive ones and encourage them to return to the organization, the Watchtower society has produced a brochure entitled: “Return to Jehovah”. In the introduction it says: “Dear fellow believer:… As you know, the Bible is largely a book about people. Many were faithful men and women who faced […]
…“Remove the wicked person from among yourselves.” (1 Corinthians 5:13) Perhaps second only to the refusal of blood transfusions, the most controversial practice of the organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses is that of disfellowshipping with its associated shunning of wrongdoers. Presently, all in the disfellowshipped state, whether repentant or not, as well as those voluntarily disassociating […]
Can you detect them? How can you avoid becoming their prey? Deception caused Eve to become prey to the great Devourer, Satan the Devil. Thereafter her husband and children fell into the clutches of a wolfish god who has robbed them of everything in life that is worthwhile—fear of God, self-respect, genuine love for neighbor […]
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 […]
In the following music video featured as part of the October 2020 JW Broadcast, Jehovah’s Witnesses are encouraged to not hold a grudge but forgive one another freely. It is based on what is written in Colossians 3:13. (Colossians 3:13) Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has […]
“I always look forward to reading the feature “From Our Readers.” I’m just amazed at the tactfulness you show in your responses. If there is a misprint or error, you humbly admit it. Yet, no matter how upset a reader may become, you never back down from the truth of God’s Word. And you even […]
In an attempt to explain the recurring pattern of changing doctrinal positions the February 2017 study edition of the Watchtower states: “The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments […]
In order to be successful as a Christian, Jesus told his disciples how vitally important it is to maintain a relationship with both he and his Father: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Exercise faith in God; exercise faith also in me. John 14:1 But how does one maintain a close relationship with another […]
Do the Sheep and Goats Include Non-Christians? “When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit down on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from […]
The teaching of the Watchtower society that the apostles witnessed from house to house is primarily based on two texts: “And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus. Acts 5:42 “while I did not hold back from telling […]