But what I say to you, I say to all: Keep on the watch.” (Mark 13:37) In a talk given at the 2021 annual meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses, governing body member Anthony Morris addresses the question “Why Keep on the Watch?” The talk lasted for 19 minutes. During that time he shared two scriptures, Jesus […]
For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus. 15 For this is what we tell you by Jehovah’s word, that we the living who survive to the presence of the Lord will in no way precede those […]
In a recent morning worship broadcast, governing body helper Leonard Myers gave an example that illustrated the need for Christians to avoid showing misplaced compassion. However, I thought it odd that the example he chooses is from the Mosaic Law. This is a common practice of those on the teaching committee of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The […]
The aim of this article is to show primarily that scripturally Jesus words in Matthew chapter 18:15-17 cannot be used in support of the requirement that two eye witnesses are necessary in order to form a judicial committee to investigate allegations of the committing of a crime, in particular, child sexual abuse, in congregations of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]