“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 […]
The Diet takes place in April 1521 not in Rome but on German soil in front of the emperor Charles V. They pile up his books on a table and they ask him if these are his. He says yes all of them. Are you ready to recant? Luther says some of these are sermons. […]
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 […]
In the previous post an examination of every opportunity Jesus took advantage of for teaching the people was made. In not one of them did we find a description of Jesus approaching a home, knocking on the door and giving a presentation about the kingdom of God. The Bible tells us that the twelve were […]
If you were to ask anyone on the street what they know about Jehovah’s Witnesses, I would guess the most common response would be that they bring their message from door to door. It is perhaps their trademark. In fact, witnesses themselves would no doubt respond that it is the one feature that sets them […]
Don Quixote is a well-known fictional character created by 16th-century Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes in his classic novel by that name. In that novel, Don Quixote fills his mind with legends and fables about brave knights in glittering armor coming to the rescue of damsels in distress. Soon he begins to believe that he […]
Since blood transfusions are not taking blood through the mouth, this medical procedure does not go against the Bible injunction to abstain from blood. However, if a person were on the verge of death and the only food available was meat that had not been properly bled would his eating it be condemned by God? […]
The following appeared in the October 15, 2000 Watchtower: “Questions From Readers In the light of Bible commands about the proper use of blood, how do Jehovah’s Witnesses view medical procedures using one’s own blood? Rather than deciding solely on the basis of personal preference or some medical recommendation, each Christian ought to consider seriously […]