The Bible says that Jehovah God is the “Hearer of prayer.” It is hardly surprising, then, that servants of God in ancient times, such as the Israelites, prayed only to Jehovah God, the Almighty.—Psalm 5:1, 2; 65:2. However, prior to the coming of the Messiah, his death, resurrection and exaltation there really was no one […]
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“But of That Day and Hour”
“Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father. (Matthew 24:36 NWT) Other translations of the Bible render this verse as follows: New International Version“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only […]
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Who Are the True Worshipers? Part 1
Many religions and cults teach that, in order to worship God acceptably, it is absolutely necessary to be in the right religion that teaches only correct doctrine. But who is it that determines if a doctrine is correct? Many religions claim that what they teach conforms to the Bible. Oftentimes while at the same time […]
When instituting the Memorial of his death Jesus said: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (Lu 22:19) According to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, from this it is reasonable to understand that Jesus meant that his followers should celebrate the Lord’s Evening Meal annually, not more often: “Jesus had just finished celebrating the […]
Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth. (Matthew 28:18) For this very reason, God exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name, 10 so that in the name of Jesus every knee should bend—of […]
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When Did Jesus Become King?
If you were to ask anyone of Jehovah’s Witnesses the question: “when does Jesus become king”, the answer would invariably be in the year 1914. Although the actual date is nowhere mentioned in scripture, you would be told that it is clearly taught in the Bible. This understanding is based, in part, on what the […]
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Did Jesus Raise Himself?
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his body. When therefore he was raised from the dead, […]
(1 Timothy 2:5, 6) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a man, Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself a corresponding ransom for all—this is what is to be witnessed to in its own due time. The Watchtower society teaches that Jesus Christ is the mediator of a new covenant between […]
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 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 […]