jehovahs wittnesses what do they believe?

Answer 1

The relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are the ones best known for their worldwide preaching work. Yet Jesus commanded that ALL who would call themselves "Christian" perform this public work:

(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/library/jt/index.htm

Answer 2

Jehovah's Witnesses


Christian group originating in the United States at the end of the 19th cent., organized by Charles Taze Russell, whose doctrine centers on the Second Coming of Christ. The Witnesses believe that the event has already commenced; they also believe the battle of Armageddon is imminent and that it will be followed by a millennial period when repentant sinners will have a second chance for salvation. The Witnesses base their teaching on the Bible. They have no churches but meet in buildings that are always named Kingdom Hall. There are no official ministers because all Jehovah's Witnesses are considered ministers of the gospel. Their views are circulated in the Watchtower, Awake!, and other publications and by house-to-house canvasing carried on by members. Since their beginning, the Witnesses have been the subject of harassment virtually everywhere that they have been active. Regarding governments as the work of Satan, the Witnesses refuse to bear arms in war or participate in the affairs of government. Their refusal to salute the flag brought about a controversy that resulted in a decision in their favor by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1943. The Witnesses insist upon a rigid moral code and refuse blood transfusions. Before 1931, Jehovah's Witnesses were called Russellites; abroad the movement is usually known as the International Bible Students Association. Active in almost every country in the world, the group has more than 1 million members in the United States

Answer 3

I think, they believe in the same God that we do. They just do things differently. They feel like you should not do things that are in their words Pagan. I think that is against God or things that are considered bad somewhere in the bible. They do not celebrate birthdays, or any holidays........because they believe it to be Pagan. They do not date without intentions to marry. They are never alone with the opposite sex until marriage unless it is a blood relative. Well that's about all I know, I used to work with two people who were Jehovah's witnesses that's the only reason I knew any of that, they told me. Also, they have to spend so many hours per week ministering door to door to people.

Answer 4

They believe that Jesus is a created being (an angel named Michael).

They do not believe that Jesus is the Son of God (in the Christian Biblical sense).

Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the Trinity.

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Here is a brief synopsis of the Trinity:

There is only ONE God. He manifests himself in three personas/persons/manifestations for the purposes of the redemption of, and relationship with, human beings.

Contrary to what some people say, there is nothing irrational or illogical about this concept (of the Trinity).

For an explanation (and defense) of the doctrine of the Trinity, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/sect/doc/trinity.html

Cordially,
John

Answer 5

Jehovah's Witnesses are members of an international religion that claims to be the restoration of first-century Christianity. Their preaching, evangelistic, and publishing activities are extensive, with The Watchtower and Awake! religious magazines being their most widely known publications. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, they are directed by a Governing Body. Each local congregation is led by a group of elders who are appointed by representatives of the Governing Body. Their official membership currently stands at over 6.6 million.[1]

From their inception, they have been concerned with the second advent of Jesus. Initially holding many views similar to other 19th century Adventist groups, such as the Millerites; they have since developed a unique eschatology. They trace their origin to the religious movement known as Bible Students, which was founded in the late 1870s by Charles Taze Russell. Following a schism in 1917, those who remained supportive of the Watch Tower Society adopted the name Jehovah's Witnesses in 1931 under the leadership of Joseph Franklin Rutherford.

The entire Bible, excluding the Apocrypha, is regarded by Jehovah's Witnesses to be the inerrant word of God. The name 'Jehovah' is an anglicized form of the name of God in the Hebrew language. They believe that Jesus' death was necessary to atone for the sins of humanity, thus allowing for the possibility of endless life on earth or, for a limited number, in heaven. In their eschatology, society will be destroyed through Armageddon, which those found worthy will survive. They differ from mainstream Christianity in rejecting the doctrines of the Trinity and Hellfire in favor of unitarianism and the soul not surviving death. Though not strictly pacifists, Jehovah's Witnesses refuse to become involved in conflicts, and as a result have been victims of governmental persecution, notably by the Nazi government during World War II. They are well known for their rejection of blood transfusions. Their stand regarding blood transfusions has garnered criticism from medical and legal sources. Members who are judged to be unrepentant sinners are excommunicated from the congregation, a practice that critics have called cruel and arbitrary

Answer 6

They believe they have the right to intrude on your privacy by knocking on your door early in the morning. Then when you are polite and answer they believe they can take up your time. Before they leave you alone they give you a pamphlet ...which you will only throw away!
They do not believe in Christmas, Birthdays, Easter Or Any Pagan Holidays! They do not believe in smoking. The list goes on and on! Why do you ask?

Answer 7

Better to attend a Kingdom Hall and find out. They are the most studious of all Christian on average. I respect that. They believe in Armogedon and end of days and preparing to go to heaven with a Christian Moral life which avoids the fades of the modern media and holidays..

Answer 8

I am amazed by how many are misinformed about Jehovah's Witnesses. They are certainly not a cult.

Despite what many say, we are CHRISTIANS. We believe in God whose name is Jehovah. It is mentioned in the original Hebrew scriptures over 7,000 times. Sadly, many translators have taken out his name and replaced it with titles such as "LORD" or "GOD". We acknowledge that Jesus is God's son, which makes Jesus inferior to God. Therefore, we do not believe in the trinity doctrine. Also, there is no such thing as a "fiery hell of eternal torment". Holidays such as Christmas are not celebrated because of its pagan origins.

You probably know us from preaching door-to-door at your house. We try our best to live up to what true Christians should be and that's to follow EVERY command Jesus has spoken when he was on earth. One of these is stated in Matthew 28:19, "Go therefore and make disciples of ALL NATIONS, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the holy spirit, TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THE THINGS I HAVE COMMANDED YOU."

We do not FORCE people to accept what we believe.

As for the allegations about ranking and points received for preaching, it is completely false. In the past, they asked for some money to cover cost of printing because the work of JWs are solely financed by voluntary contributions as was true with the early Christians. (2 Corinthians 8:12; 9:12)
Nowadays they don't have a fixed price for printing costs anymore, but still accept donations. They know that simply preaching does not assure them everlasting life. When it comes to ranking, don't worry about it. Every JW knows that having a privilege in the organization is not easy. Position in their case is a service, not an authority. Elders in every congregation have to work to feed their own families as they don't receive any salary or allowance from the organization. This makes them different from other religions where priests/ministers/pastors are fed by their own "flock".

If you want to know more, I suggest you speak to a Jehovah's Witness to clear up any misunderstandings about us.

Answer 9

haha good question. I really don't think they know themselves. I do know, from experience, that they don't believe that just anybody can lay hands on your and pray for you. I believe, though i'm not 100% sure they believe that only a pastor (or there equivilant) or other "high ranking members" of the church can do it, if anybody. They will pray with you, but not directly for you.

And I know they are against most medical care, especially blood transfusion.

Answer 10

i believe they think that it is right to knock on every ones door to give them the chance to convert to god before the end of the world happens, the stick firmly to their beliefs. the fact that they do knock doors and the blood issue coupled with the fact they thought the end of the world should have happened some years ago has caused issues for them.

I have talked with them at my front door and they are always plea sent people who have a smile for you although i have not converted to a JW i do feel sorry for them when a rude person swears at them or slams the door in there faces.

Answer 11

As one of Jehovah's Witnesses I never tire of letting others know about our beliefs.So here goes:-
1.Jehovahs Witnesses believe that the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God,and instead of adhering to a creed based on human tradition,they hold to the BIble as the standard for all their beliefs.
2.They worship Jehovah as the only true God and freely speak to others about him and his loving purposes toward mankind.
3.They believe,not that Jesus Christ is part of a Trinity,but that,as the Bible says,he is the Son of God,the first of God's creations;that he had a prehuman existence and that his life was transferred from heaven to the womb of a virgin,Mary;that his perfect human life laid down in sacrifice makes possible salvation to eternal life for those who exercise faith;that Christ is actively ruling as KIng,with God-given authority over all the earth since 1914.
4.They believe that God's Kingdom is the only hope for mankind;that is is a real government;that it will soon destroy the present wicked system of things,including all human governments,and that it will produce a new system in which righteousness will prevail.
5.They believe that 144,000 spirit anointed Christians will share with Christ in his heavenly Kingdom,ruling as kings with him.They do not believe that heaven is the reward for everyone who is "good".
6.They believe that God's original purpsoe for the earth will be fulfilled;that the earth will be completely populated by worshipers of Jehovah and that these will be able to enjoy eternal life in human perfection;that even the dead will be raised to an opportunity to share in these blessings.
7.They believe that the dead are conscious of absolutely nothing;that they are experiencing neither pain nor pleasure in some spirit realm;that they do not exist except in God's memory,so hope for their future lies in a resurrection from the dead.
8.They believe that we are living now,since 1914,in the last days of this wicked system of things;and that lovers of righteousness will survive into a cleansed earth.
9.They earnestly endeavor to be no part of the world,as Jesus said would be true of his followers.They show geniune Christian love for thier neighbors,but they do not share in the politics or the wars of any nation.They provide for the material needs of their families but shun the world's avid pursuit of material things and personal fame and its excessive indulgence in pleasure.
10.They believe that it is important to apply the consel of God's Word in everyday life now.Regardless of a person's past way of life,he may become one of Jehovahs Witnesses if he abandons practices condemned by God's Word and applies its godly counsel.But if anyone thereafter makes a practice of adultery,fornication,
homosexality,drug abuse,drunkenness,lying,or stealing,he will be disfellowshipped from the organization.
This is a brief list.I hope it helps.If you need more information or feel you would benefit from a free home bible study,pop into your local Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses.They would be only too happy to help you.