The watchtower bible calls the new world translation of the holy scriptures one of the best translations to be found. Confronting religious doctrines with biblical teaching by gordon ferguson. Each of us regularly spends time helping people learn about the bible and gods kingdom. This name, the tetragrammaton of the greeks, was held by the later jews to be so sacred that it was never pronounced except by the high priest on the great day of atonement, when he entered into the. Their leaders and publications watchtower and awake. The new world translation of the bible is jehovah s witnesses own translation, no other religious group uses this. Jehovahs witnesses say they are the only true christians, but they are neither protestant nor catholic. World religions and false cults part 7 jehovah s witnesses the history of jehovah s witnesses in 1870, charles taze russell, at the age of 18, started a bible club in pittsburg, pennsylvania. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is an accurate, easytoread translation of the bible. Jehovahs witness quick reference guide study resources. All information is obtained from jehovah s witnesses publications and is current to date of printing. In this article i will explore the very significant differences between historical christianity and the jehovahs witnesses beliefs. Jehovah s witnesses bible is known as the new world translation of the holy scriptures.
The new world translation 1984 is an accurate, easytoread holy bible. The more recent publications are used by jehovah s witnesses for their ministry and for their own personal study to understand jehovah s witnesses doctrine. Jehovahs witnesses state that gods true name is jehovah. You can choose to play with random or sequential questions. That is the kingdom good news that jehovahs witnesses are declaring throughout the world for a witness to all the nations.
Answers to jw views on the holy spirit and the trinity, the veracity of their version of the holy bible, and analysis of their version of salvation illuminate their variance from christianity. Another innovation was the adoption of the name, jehovahs witnesses, a designation proposed by ruther. Aug 5, 2014 read the bible online, listen, or download. Because we witness, or talk, about jehovah god and his kingdom, we are known as jehovahs witnesses. The fundamental doctrinal issue that distinguishes them from orthodox christianity is the trinity. Nationwide, there are approximately 1 million jehovahs witnesses with 50,000 residing in the metropolitan chicago area. Published by jehovahs witnesses, the new world translation of the holy scriptures is accurate, easy to read. The previous version was published in 1984 and subsequent to that was. Jehovahs witnesses have deep respect for all translations and have no issue with using other translations in their bible education work. Watchtower books publications of jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses also have a free bible museum open to the public in warwick, n. To this end, when they produced their own translation of the bible the new world. Compare all available bible versions by tapping a verse number.
May 04, 2016 disproving jehovah s witnesses using their own bible jehovah s witnesses are some of the hardest bunch to evangelize because they are trained from the beginning of entering their religion how. I made a pdf showing a sidebysidebyside comparison of the king james bible, the new world translation jehovah s witnesses bible, and the new american standard. They changed alot of it claiming to insert the name jehovah where other bibles leave it out and claim its just an easier version to understand. Ten questions digging into the history and theology of the jehovah s witnesses cult divulge their heretical teachings, in some cases using jw teachings against themselves. This is the name given to faithful jehovah s witnesses who sell wbts literature doortodoor and serve the wbts as directed. The jehovah s witnesses insist that there is one translation that is faithful to the word of god. The books of the bible are listed in order and by chapter so you can find verses quickly. The responses of the jehovah s witnesses church and its corporation, the watchtower bible and tract society of. Disproving jehovahs witnesses using their own bible. After giving a prepared introduction usually about the sorry and frightening state of the world your jw visitors will try to determine.
What jehovahs witnesses need to know about christmas. Nov 05, 2016 but only through the pages of the bible can we hope to understand jehovahs qualities through past experiences recorded there. Jehovah s witnesses regard the nwt as the best, if not the only, reliable bible translation. Jehovahs witness, member of a millennialist denomination that developed within the larger 19thcentury adventist movement in the united states and has since spread worldwide. Jehovah s witnesses, also known as the watch tower bible and tract society with headquarters in brooklyn, new york, was officially founded in 1884 as the zions watch tower and tract society originally the zions watch tower in 1879, officially adopting the name of jehovah s witnesses in 1931, by charles taze russell 18521916. Whole bible verses deleted in the new world translation the following whole verses have been removed in the jehovah s witness bible whether in the text or placed in. Though he was opposed to many teachings of historical christianity, he gained followers and was elected their pastor. The wbts maintains that its english translation of the bible, the new world translation of the holy scriptures, is the best version ever produced.
The previous version was published in 1984 and subsequent to that was the 1961 edition which was a compilation of. Today this organization has branches in over one hundred countries, and it has missionary works in over two hundred and fifty. Jehovahs witnesses admit that the bible is the word of god, but they claim all orthodox translations are distorted. According to the jehovah s witnesses, there is no trinity.
The main false doctrines taught by the jws henceforth used to abbreviate jehovah s witnesses are as follows. Non jehovahs witnesses and the disloyal jehovahs witnesses will be annihilated into eternal, unconscious soul sleep. Bible students and truthseekers alike have often desired a chronological arrangement of bible history along with comparisons of relevant scripture and supporting historical data. Dec 15, 2018 jehovah s witnesses use a bible translation called the new world translation. Core beliefs of jehovah s witnesses the bible is their source of authority, but only their translation is used new world translation. Jehovahs witnesses got their start in 1870 when a man named charles taze russell started leading bible studies in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. The publications of jehovahs witnesses are organized into the year that the works were published, and in descending order.
The beliefs of jehovah s witnesses are based on the bible teachings of charles taze russellfounder of the bible student movementand successive presidents of the watch tower society, joseph franklin rutherford, and nathan homer knorr. Never was there a more deceptive doctrine advanced than that of the trinity. The jehovahs witnesses are an outgrowth of the international bible students association, which was founded in 1872 in pittsburgh by charles taze russell history. When we read through the bible in our daily bible reading, congregation weekly bible reading, and when we engage in study, we need to reflect on jehovahs qualities and meditate on them. The new world translation, first published in 1950, and now translated into over 150 different languages. It could have originated only in one mind, and that the mind of satan the devil reconciliation, 1928, p. What they ignore is that these teaching were all arrived at using the king james bible long before the society considered a ne. The new world translation of the holy scriptures the jehovah. Jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures nwt is a translation of the bible published. With over onehalf million volunteer workers, the jehovah s witnesses have become a serious threat to bible believers throughout the world. Jehovahs witnesses 10 things to know about their beliefs. It has been published in whole or in part in over 160 languages. Jw library is an official app produced by jehovahs witnesses. The name was changed to the watchtower bible and tract society in 1939. Read and listen to the bible online, or download free audio recordings and signlanguage videos of the bible. The scripture appellation of the supreme being, usually interpreted as signifying selfderived and permanent existence. Jehovah s witnesses also have a free bible museum open to the public in warwick, n. The translation is full of alternate readings that do not have textual warrant in either the greek or the hebrew. I was a jehovahs witness for 20 yrs and left to focus on my own personal faith as a bible student and to take a look at jesus, yhwh, and christianity from a historic view as well. Simply click on a link to view or download a publication.
Jesus christ as king of jehovahs kingdom to paradise on earth. My one question is related to how many syllables there most likely were in the pronunciation of the name yhwh. They believe in god, whom they refer to as jehovah, and the complete bible the old and new testaments which they call the. May 29, 2019 speak to a jehovahs witness to plan and organize your study session. Jehovah s witnesses have deep respect for all translations and have no issue with using other translations in their bible education work. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity. The experience of survivors of child sexual abuse within the church of the jehovah s witnesses the jehovah s witness church in australia. Many of the older publications are no longer used by jehovah s witnesses. As their interpretations of the bible evolved, witness publications decreed that saluting national flags is a form of idolatry, which led to a new outbreak of mob violence and government opposition in the united states, canada, germany, and other countries. By the end, i think you will see that gulf is indeed wide between true, biblical christianity, and the theology taught by the watch tower. New world translation of the holy scriptures wikipedia. I am studying with jehovah s witnesses, and one thing i read on your website said that the jehovah s witnesses are not allowed to study the bible on their own without watchtower literature.
Only jws use this bible version as it supports the watchtower societys doctrine. Jehovah s witnesses report friends and family members who are breaking the rules three more things jehovah s witnesses cant do. The jehovah witness revised new world translation of 20 the jehovah witnesses have their own bible version and their own peculiar beliefs such as denying the eternal deity of the lord jesus christ and the reality of hell but their ever changing bible version has a lot in common with the new vatican versions like the esv, niv, nas. Jw leadership claims its victims by asserting itself to be the sole christian religion and authority on the earth today, as well as gods mouthpiece or prophet. Why does the nasb read just like the jehovahs witnesses. These books include publications by charles taze russell and joseph franklin rutherford. The group now known as the jehovah s witnesses was founded in 1879 by charles taze russell, a pennsylvania businessman. Since 1976 all doctrinal decisions have been made by the governing body of jehovah s witnesses, a group of elders at the. The latest version was published in 20 and minor revisions have taken place since then. The more recent publications are used by jehovahs witnesses for their ministry and for their own personal study to understand jehovahs witnesses doctrine. What jehovah s witnesses believe and why they do what they do. Published by jehovahs witnesses, the new world translation of the holy scriptures is accurate, easy. Bearers of this good news are commissioned by jehovah to proclaim not only the year of goodwill on the part of jehovah but also the day of vengeance on the part of our god.
They state the new world translation was written and published to support our teachings. Another effective avenue of witnessing to the witnesses is in the name of god. I would suggest first that you spend a significant amount of time familiarizing yourself with the basic doctrines of the jehovah s witnesses. Our contention, in agreement with some of the worlds foremost biblical scholars, is that it is not. Of course, if someone as a baptized member of jehovahs witnesses engages in conduct that falls outside of those bible standards, efforts are made in a kindly manner to help the erring one recover spiritually. However, the jehovah s witness brothers i study with often encourage me to read and study the bible whenever i get the chance, even if im by myself. The jews scrupulously avoided every mention of this name of god, substituting in its stead one or other of the words with whose proper vowelpoints it may happen to be written. Jehovahs witness bible new world translation of the. Jehovahs witness bible translation examined 4jehovah. I was a member of jehovah s witnesses for twenty years and am conversant with all the arguments presented by the watchtower organization bolstering their use of jehovah in the new testament. They have revised it numerous times over the years. See more ideas about jehovah, jehovah s witnesses and bible truth. Worldwide membership of jehovah s witnesses reached 1,624 in 5,323 congregations by the time of rutherfords death.
Religious beliefs jehovahs witnesses believe in almighty god, jehovah, the creator of the heavens and earth. The great time keeper table of the books of the bible. Jehovah s witnesses use a bible translation called the new world translation. You can choose when, where, and how often you attend the bible study. Thus, they have their own bible, the new world translation of holy scripture.
Before this translation was released specifically by and for jehovah s witnesses, most relied on the king james version. Jesus was michael the archangel who became a man, jehovah s first creation was his onlybegotten son and was used by jehovah in creating all other things aid to bible understanding, pp. Soon this world will come to an end nobody knows when only jehovah does but theres still time to study the bible so you to could live forever on a paradise. This bible study course requires no commitment and is interactive, selfguided, and free of charge.
He was the founder and first president of the jehovah s witness movement. Apr 19, 2020 every jehovahs witness will tell you that they are christians. For other examples, see the apologetics evangelism articles jehovah s witnesses and a closer look at the jehovah s witnesses view of christ. Based on the jehovah s witness new world translation, revised 1984 edition whole bible verses deleted in the new world translation the following whole verses have been removed in the jehovah s witness bible. A scriptural study of the teachings of jehovah s witnesses. Jw library is an official app produced by jehovah s witnesses. Apr 15, 2010 it was produced by the anonymous new world bible translation committee, formed about 1947. What are the differences between most christian bibles and.
They say the doctrine of the trinity is a pagan teaching, but they misrepresent it, saying that the father, the son, and the holy. Jehovah witness predicted coronavirus 15 years ago p. It is a wellknown fact that the watchtower bible and tract society religion of jehovahs witnesses denies the deity of jesus christ. The jehovah witness revised new world translation of 20. New world translation for years, jehovah s witnesses have taught that the vast majority of their followers will resurrect to everlasting life upon an earthly paradise and that only a select group of 144,000 followers will live and reign with jesus christ in heaven. A woman should not pray in the presence of a baptized male jw. Russell had been a presbyterian, a congregationalist, and an adventist before he formed the jehovahs witnesses.
Jehovahs witnesses public talks public talk transcripts and. Until the release of the new world translation, jehovahs witnesses in englishspeaking. Te jehovahs witnesses arose within the endtime fervor. View the associated material by tapping a footnote marker or reference letter. In the 1870s he organized a bible study and by 1880 there were 30 congregations following his teaching. Does the bible indicate that ones salvation is dependent upon his response to an. Jehovahs witness bible new world translation of the holy. Women cannot assume the role of a male and instruct the congregation. If all of you read the bible then you would have no doubt at all that there is only one true religion which is jehovah witnesses. The jehovahs witnesses movement came out of the bible student movement, which was also founded by taze. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dj501 a beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective. Published by jehovah s witnesses, the new world translation of the holy scriptures is accurate, easy to read. How do i refute the teachings of jehovah witnesses. It includes multiple bible translations, as well as books and brochures for bible study.
Before a person becomes one of jehovahs witnesses, the bible standards are clearly explained. For instance, if you have a few specific questions, you could choose to study the bible with a member of the jehovahs witnesses for just one hour, one time. They first must renounce the unbiblical teaching of the watchtower bible and tract society. See more ideas about ex jehovah witness, jehovah and jehovah s witnesses. A free pdf file of copies of these false prophecies, as well as helpful information on the invention of the word jehovah, is available here. The purpose of this timeline is to help all bible students and truth seekers, understand the accuracy and fulfilment of prophecy and build strong faith in jehovah god.
A beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses. Discuss a bible topic with jehovahs witnesses, or try out our. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dj501 a beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovah s witnesses jehovah s witnesses come to your door with one main objective.
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