JW thoughts & questions
A brief chat
If your religion tells you not to look at or look into material and info from other groups... they're trying to decieve you and keep you from the truth. There can be nothing wrong with investigating anything to seek truth. Something will be true or it wont. Any religion that won't let you look into religious things is clearly trying to decieve you, to keep you under their control Cults do such ridiculous things. Be like the Bereans... and look into the matter to see if what I'm saying is true.
God's Word tells us the Holy Spirit is the one who reveals truth to us. To each of us.
"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you" John 16:13
For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God
1 Corinthians 2:10
Acts 17:11 ‘Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.’
There can be nothing wrong with you investigating, God would reward your desire for truth. Pray asking God to reveal truth to you, even if its something you never realized before. Truth is truth it cannot decieve. So you actually have nothing to fear. Simply trust God to lead you wherever it takes you.
Boommark this page.
Review everything in this site. Return to this page after jumping through all the links (as you go), so you can continue on from here to go through the complete investigation. 😊
Simply use common sense and critical thinking to examine and investigate the truth.
This might sound harsh at first, but isnt it better to hear truth from someone who cares, than to hear lies from a decietful friend? The one who actually cares about you will speak truth and reason with you.
Proverbs 27:5
Better to correct someone [the JW] openly than to let him think you [Christian] don't care for him at all
Proverbs 28:23
He [The Christian] who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one [Jehovah Witnesses] who flatters with his tongue
How does God communicate with us? Through the Scriptures. How does God communicate with us? Through the Bible, the Bible is what He gave us, so that no one could twist, edit, change, manipulate or decieve us. God communicates with us only through the Bible; The Word of God. Not through a "governing body", not through humans who can change anything they want to and "claim" it came from God. The way you can know this is true, is by reading the Bible. God has said everything we need to know as Christians through the Bible. It tells us everything for right living. And it includes history, prophecy, with a lot of good useful to us for right living, thinking clearly about God, and focusing on the Messiah. Just as the New Testament focuses on the Messiah, Salvation, right living, fulfilled prophecy, it speaks of the remaining prophecy to come and things about end times and eternity in the current Heaven, and coming New Heaven and New Earth too.
However, the understanding of what the Bible teaches, is limited if one is in a false religion. It means they do not have salvation and therefore do not have proper knowledge of Scripture (that only a born again one would have). Without having spiritual life from God, one cannot rightly understand Scripture, [because they do not have the indwelling Holy Spirit].
Because of that problem, Jehovah Witness teachings are like "little kids" that cannot understand the basic or bigger deeper things of Scripture. Theyre missing whats in plain sight in the Scriptures, and have not examined it themselves....but instead have just "believed" whatever the watchtower org has told them. They have decided to 🤷♀️ just let others tell them what the Bible says and means🙃. Why are you trusting others like that? People are liars. If you were a blind man being being led to a cliff by a nefarious trickster who wants to decieve and lie to people for fun... wouldnt you be angry to find out that you were decieved?? Satan is decieving those in the JW religion. It's shocking to hear, but it is also shocking to realize you were believing lies... so, you need to investigate to find truth. If JW is lying to you... you need to know, and flee it.
So.... investigate it!
If you can, take a 2-3 week vacation, go to a remote location (somewhere they cant find you) to go through this information without any connection to the Jehovah Witness organization and its people during that time. Step away from their influence, to examine these things. Do it however you can.
Investigate because your eternity is riding on it. So, you must find out the truth for yourself.
As you begin the investigation, look at a few things here
Investigate
Deity of Jesus
What if the JW religion isnt teaching the truth about Jesus? Who is Jesus? Is He God? Is He 1 of 3 in the One. A member of the Holy Trinity who has eternally existed and was never created? A short read thru Scripture to examine this will clearly reveal truth. And, You can easily understand Scripture from the original Greek and Hebrew to know. Plus, 🤔if any translated word to English was wrong in Christian bibles in the past or today... the Greek and Hebrew people would be calling out Christianity, but they don't, because it was faithfully translated rightly. But 🙃 they will and do call out the JW "Bible" version for not translating words right; esp. important ones!
Also, look at what Scripture says of Jesus. And what Jesus said and how the Religious Jewish leaders responded.
Investigate the evidences, investigate Scripture. Dont let anyone lie to you and lead you to Hell.
Is Jesus Michael the arch angel a created being, or is he the eternal God who always existed?
Jesus in the OT & NT (coming soon)
Jesus in OT - short peek
On the Bible
Can you trust the JW version of the Bible?
Start @15:52 what are they hiding (?) Did JW religion alter the Bible(?)
The true historical Scriptures are accurate, and so theres no need for a special version made by JW religion. The only reason someone would make a version that is only used in a particular religion... is to decieve and trick the masses in that religion. They altered the Bible to dupe people into a heretical teaching that's not Biblical. The Judeo-Christian Scriptures from old times are reliable, as are English translations today. A new Bible such as NWT is not necessary so by using it...that organization is trying to decieve you. Investigate this below.
What do we have historically regarding the Old and New Testaments? Do we have the same Scriptures from ancient times to today? Yes. It was not altered. But the NWT is an altered version. Do an examination. Today with the digital era you are easily able to look at the dead sea scrolls, ancient texts, and accurate Greek & Jewish translations of the ancient texts into English. *Things folk couldnt do in the past. So examine it!
Related:
Bible verses examined (scroll down to the list)
Dangers of attempting deconstructing the Trinity John 1:1 and Cosssians 15:16
Ancient texts reliability (Scroll to Bible section) 🌟
At the bare monimum, take the top teachings of Russell/JW and compare to a Bible of the protestants. Use the interlinear even. You will see what God has revealed thru the ages, is Not what the JW religion teaches. The Bible is from God. It is the sole Authority and only Revelation from God to Mankind. And you must use trustworthy reliable version. The NWT is not trustworthy but an edited version to fit the cults teachings.
If Russell's teachings followed the Bible there would be no issue. But they don't. How dare some human alter God's Word and teach damning lies!
About Judgement & Hell
Resurrection, Incarnation & Hell (pt2)
What to know about Hell
About Heaven & Eternity
Truth about the 144k revealed
Of Origins:
If a group deviates from what Scripture actually clearly teaches... its called a cult.
Question. Why did JW religion get created? Christianity has been continuing on since Jesus and the Apostles. There was no need for the JW religion. Why was it actually created? In 1800s there was a rich teenager who heard a few things about 7th day adventist cult, and he himself didnt like the idea of Hell... so he started "studies" where he duped people into believing his opinions & views, and twisted Scripture as Satan does, (and later changed his religon name to Jw's), and the cult religion has kept changing Scripture and kept changing their teachings, to what they have to today.
Anyone can start a religion and dupe people for centuries. Just look at catholicism, mormonism, islam, 7th day adventists and scientology. Many uneducated people were duped in the past. The past eras were full of illiterate people; most never knew how to read and few in later generations went beyond 4th grade. Its only since around 1940s that people went to 8th grade and high school. Most had to drop out and work their family farms or whatever job their parents had, to make ends meet. Back then, it was easy to dupe large numbers of people [in USA and globally (as most foreign places were 3rd world countries without education at all).] But not today. Today you can find out the truth.
So where did this guy who started JW religion go wrong? 1. He wasnt a Christian (God never saved him). 2. He didnt understand Scripture or God. 3. He wanted people to follow him not Jesus. Which is why the followers of the religion were called Russelites. >> we have showed you this and helped you examine all these things. 4. Cults seek to control people, Flee from the cult. You have enough evidence to show that religion is a lie. Leave the cult & Follow Jesus.
Who are humans supposed to follow? Man or God?
Scripture has told us from Day 1 that we are to follow Jesus. Not man. Not some guy born in 1800s in America. We are to follow Jesus. How can we follow God and the Savior? By reading the true ancient manuscripts of the Bible. Pick any translation such as NASB, ESV, NKJV, LSB. Even the Interlinear (it has the original language and the literal English translation below it). Online or in Print . Read through this alone daily at home in private quiet time, and ask God to show you the truth. Take 90 days and read through it.
On the Trinity:
Salvation:
Think about this for a minute. Having the correct Salvation and Gospel is so important because it determines where you spend eternity. If you believe a lie, it will not profit you. It will cause you to be judged by God and face eternal consequences.
Do you have to do things, many things, any things to go to Heaven? No. Not according to Jesus.
He said Repent and Believe. And the thief on the cross did just that. And Jesus promised he was taking Him to Heaven that same day, and He did.
Salvation is so important that you have the right Gospel message of salvation, & the right Jesus.
Salvation is not in the JW religion, not in their organization, it isnt they who save you & others.
No, because Jesus is the Savior, not an group like the Jehovah Witness organization. All believers anywhere are saved in Jesus. God saves people, through Jesus, for Himself.
If you get right with God today, you will be saved. Do not trust in JW, do not trust in yourself (to earn anything). Don't trust in self righteousness; your works, your 'goodness'. God said no one is good. Trust only in Jesus. God said, today is the day of Salvation, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
I hope God is revealing this to you by now in your investigation and removing the blinders from your eyes so you can see this clearly.
Will Smith once spoke in an interview about skydiving(*). He talked about how scary it was to actually take the leap. I'm saying don't leap into eternity with out the true Christ. Looking at the 10 commandments shows you how you measure up to God's standard and he will judge each person against His perfection, it is important to grasp this. If we break 1 law we broke the entire Law and are criminals who are facing judgement. Once you see the danger, you will immediately grab at the solution. If you try to cling to your works and goodness, trusting in yourself, or an organizarion, to get into Heaven, it won't work! It is like a man, at 10,000 feet in the air in a plane who has to jump cuz the plane is going down (to crash), but he's decided he's going to jump out and flap his arms thinking that will get him safely to the ground. No. If he jumps on his own, He Will Die. He will face the consequences of his decision. But, if someone came over to him and said no dont do that, dont jump out trying to save yourself... put on this parachute! Your trust in the parachute will bring you peace and it save you. You will live if you put the parachute on. The parachute is symbolic for putting on Christ. Trust in Jesus like that parachute. Scripture tells us We are to put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and He clothes us in His righteousness. He took our place on the cross so we can take His place. He died for our sins so we could be forgiven, because of what Jesus did. He did it all. 100%. Jesus before his last breathe on the cross said "It Is Finished". He died and rose again 3 days later, proving He has victory over the grave, and that everything that had been foretold in Scripture, for Man's salvation, was completed through Him. It is finished.
In order for us to be saved, we must repent of sin (total repentance and forsaking of all sin), and trust in Jesus. Trusting that HE paid the full penalty that was meant for us, He paid it so we could go free from punishment. The fine is paid in full. If we receive this payment on our behalf God as the Just Judge can close your Case and set you free. And on top of that, God tells us in Scripture that when we obey the gospel (repent and trust in Jesus), not only does he give us spiritual life, but he gives us the free gift of Eternal life. And as the promise of that, he sends the Holy Spirit into us to seal us eternally, and as proof of our salvation. He (who indwells us) teaches us what Scripture says, and helps us walk the Christian life, becoming more and more like Christ until we go to Heaven. Then when we enter Heaven we are perfected and given an eternal body free of sin.
Pray to God today and get right with Him. Repent of your sin, Trust in Jesus.
Turn from the false religion, to the true Christianity. It is only found in the Bible, and not by or in anyone else. Flee that false religious organization and go join a Christian Bible focused church. Any Bible church.
Counting the cost of following Jesus
True believers will lose to win, and could possibly lose everyone & everything around them, but gain all things Christ & a new family among the true Christians. Are you willing to count the cost and follow the true Christ even if those you know and love reject you? I hope so.
When you leave, you may lose everything, but do not let that scare you, do not be afraid. You are not alone! Start the process ahead of time, to make sure you will be transitioning safely.
If you after examining the things explained here and realized you were in a cult, and you repented and turned to Jesus today...
The angels rejoiced in Heaven!
Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents. Luke 15:10
Now, check out these resources to help you as you begin your new life in Christ.
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(*) Bonus video with Will Smith about a parachute https://youtu.be/IvRLwqiMjvc
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Free studies on what the Bible teaches:
Gospel of John (series)
Free audio of Gospel of John
Eternity: Heaven & new earth
Some verses to encourage you
Hope you have seen that I care about you and your soul to put this information together so you can investigate and hear the truth. And it was not by coincidence that you were sent here. God brought you here today to reach out to you with the truth. I hope you chose to listen to what He wants you to know.
Related Resources
Make sure you are following the truth.
Satan disguises himself as an angel of light to decieve and damn people, and is a master at introducing subtle doctrines of demons to those who think they are in Christianity but have bought into a false religion masqurading as truth. Do not let him decieve you any longer.
Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons 1 Timothy 4:1
There are people who want to distort the gospel of Christ. But know, even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have revealed to you, he is to be accursed! Galatians 1:6-8
If after investigating all the above resources you realized JW is a cult a false religion, you need to flee from it, even if it costs you everything.
Jesus said: Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me." Matthew 10:37
Jesus said: "For I have come to turn 'a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—a man's enemies will be the members of his own household.'" Matthew 10:35-36
Here, Jesus is explaining that following Him may lead to division within families, as some family members may oppose or reject the true Christianity faith. It highlights the reality that following the real Jesus can sometimes bring about conflicts and challenges within close relationships. However, it is important to approach these situations with love, grace, and a commitment to following Christ faithfully. However, it is clear there can be loss. Even Jewish people in the time of Christ (ministry years and when church era started) were kicked out of their family, lost property, money, and everything, yet the born again believer(1) rejoiced because they were saved, God saved them and they will eternally be with Jesus. Perhaps their family will come to salvation too, but if not, "God saved me" is what they happily held to. Most of the time those Jews or gentiles who got saved, lost all, but they gained Christ, and a new family; the believers are their eternal brethren. Do you love Jesus more than your family?
(1) "Jesus answered and said to Nicodemus, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" John 3:3
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