Why do Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus was an Arch Angel?

Question

Jesus himself said he was God not and one with the father.

Jehova is a mispronunciation Yahweh

They also beleive that both Jesus and Satan were needed for the atonement of sins.

Answer 1

Simple, the Jehovah's Witnesses translated the Bible to fit around their predetermined theology INSTEAD of letting the accurate translation of the Bible shape their theology.

JW example: I don't understand how there could be a trinity, therefore there is no trinity.

by the way all you JW's, I use the Greek so don't go there.

Answer 2

This is not an exclusive belief of the JW.

As you know, the origins of the JW come from the association of Charles Russell with the Adventists. Therefore they share many visions about the Bible (by the way, not all, remembers that it separated of the Adventists in 1879).

Between the beliefs that share, along with those that follow the lessons of Ellen G. of White, are the one that Jesus would be the Michael Arch Angel.

If you wish to consider an opinion documented I recommend to you you visit the following site:

http://www.ellenwhite.org/egw68.htm

Answer 3

It actually seems that Jehovah's Witnesses are correct in teaching that Michael is Jesus.

Note that Jesus the Lord calls with an archangel's voice:
. (1 Thessalonians 4:14-16) Jesus died and rose again, so, too... the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel's voice


Note who leads angelic armies (Jesus is "Logos", "The Word"):
. (Revelation 19:13-14) the name he is called is The Word of God. Also, the armies that were in heaven were following him

. (Revelation 12:7) And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels battled


Who returns and stands up during a time of distress such as has never happened before?

. (Daniel 12:1) And during that time Michael will stand up, the great prince who is standing in behalf of the sons of your people. And there will certainly occur a time of distress such as has not been made to occur since there came to be a nation until that time. And during that time your people will escape, every one who is found written down in the book.

. (Matthew 24:3-21) the disciples approached him [Jesus] privately, saying: "Tell us, When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?" And in answer Jesus said to them: "...All these things are a beginning of pangs of distress. ...But he that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved. ...for then there will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world's beginning until now, no, nor will occur again.

Once you study it, the bible really teaches that Jesus is Michael. The bible speaks of only one archangel, and who would be above Jesus among heavenly creatures?


Learn more:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2005/4/22/article_01.htm

Incidentally, "Jehovah" is a TRANSLATION into English of the Hebrew name "Yahweh" (or "Yehowah").
http://watchtower.org/library/na/index.htm

Jehovah's Witnesses do *NOT* believe that Satan performs ANY function in the atonement for sin. The best source for answers to anonymous questions about Jehovah's Witnesses is their official website:
http://watchtower.org

Answer 4

Because it is what they were told, not what they found.
Michael when fighting Satan said, " the Lord rebuke you"

Jesus, said I rebuke you. The Bible is not where they find their religion, it's where they attempt to prove it

When quoting scripture , there are many passages they do not complete because of the Christ.

Isai 9:6 unto us this day a child is born , unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called wonderful, counselor, "The mighty God, (and this is where they stop )The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."


And in revelation Jesus says , I am the Alfa and Omega.




They are a cult any concordance will tell you that the name Jehovah is written only 4 times. They have it written 800 times, replacing Elohim, Elshadai and the anointed one.

They all believe what one man believes. They will not come to my house , I welcome them with food and drink and the word of God, but My house is blacklisted. They cannot face the word of God.

Answer 5

Because they read a mistranslated Bible and read the Watchtower more than their Bibles. If you have a NWT, you should look at Col. 1:16-20. They added the word "other" to make allowance for their belief that Jesus was the first creature created by God personally. Deception. Ask them to read Col. 1:16-20 next time they come to your door, without the word "other" some 7 times. How would they then understand Jesus?

Be good.

Answer 6

The following is an explaination of why we believe Jesus is Micheal it is taken from the Book, What Does the Bible Really Teach?:
Who Is Michael the Archangel?

THE spirit creature called Michael is not mentioned often in the Bible. However, when he is referred to, he is in action. In the book of Daniel, Michael is battling wicked angels; in the letter of Jude, he is disputing with Satan; and in Revelation, he is waging war with the Devil and his demons. By defending Jehovah’s rulership and fighting God’s enemies, Michael lives up to the meaning of his name—“Who Is Like God?” But who is Michael?

At times, individuals are known by more than one name. For example, the patriarch Jacob is also known as Israel, and the apostle Peter, as Simon. (Genesis 49:1, 2; Matthew 10:2) Likewise, the Bible indicates that Michael is another name for Jesus Christ, before and after his life on earth. Let us consider Scriptural reasons for drawing that conclusion.

Archangel. God’s Word refers to Michael “the archangel.” (Jude 9) This term means “chief angel.” Notice that Michael is called the archangel. This suggests that there is only one such angel. In fact, the term “archangel” occurs in the Bible only in the singular, never in the plural. Moreover, Jesus is linked with the office of archangel. Regarding the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 states: “The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel’s voice.” Thus the voice of Jesus is described as being that of an archangel. This scripture therefore suggests that Jesus himself is the archangel Michael.

Army Leader. The Bible states that “Michael and his angels battled with the dragon . . . and its angels.” (Revelation 12:7) Thus, Michael is the Leader of an army of faithful angels. Revelation also describes Jesus as the Leader of an army of faithful angels. (Revelation 19:14-16) And the apostle Paul specifically mentions “the Lord Jesus” and “his powerful angels.” (2 Thessalonians 1:7; Matthew 16:27; 24:31; 1 Peter 3:22) So the Bible speaks of both Michael and “his angels” and Jesus and “his angels.” (Matthew 13:41) Since God’s Word nowhere indicates that there are two armies of faithful angels in heaven—one headed by Michael and one headed by Jesus—it is logical to conclude that Michael is none other than Jesus Christ in his heavenly role.

As far as your other question, I will include a link to the official site so that if you really want the answer, you can read it for yourself:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/na/article_02.htm

And I'm not sure where you are getting your other information, but I will include a link to an article that explains who we think the Devil is:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/rq/article_04.htm
as well as who Jesus is:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2005/4/22/article_01.htm

Answer 7

Because he was seen many times at the golden arches, standing beneath the arch with a soda, burger and wings. One can only come to the conclusion that he is an arch angel

Answer 8

Archangel Michael is the Leader of an army of faithful angels.
Revelation 12:7
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

Jesus is the Leader of an army of faithful angels.
Revelation 19:14-16
14And the armies [which were] in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
16And he hath on [his] vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

1 Thessalonians 4:16
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Jude 1:9
Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Answer 9

Is an Arch angel the opposite of arch villain, cos i think i like the Penguin more.

Answer 10

They also do not believe in Holidays, women wearing pants, blood transfusions, and the Pledge of Allegiance. It is a cult for crying out loud. They do not really believe in anything. It is a joyless cult.