Is Jehovah's Witness Organization true religion?

Answer 1

The Jehovah's Witness organization claims to be the only true Christian group in the entire world. It says that all other churches, whether Catholic or Protestant, teach error and that anyone who is not a Jehovah's Witness will be destroyed by God. However, the facts show that this group is a deceptive sect. Here are four reasons why they should be avoided.

1. The Jehovah's Witnesses deny the central teachings of the Bible.

The Jehovah's Witness organization denies that Jesus Christ is God. Instead they teach that Jesus Christ is a created angel.

However, the Bible clearly teaches that Jesus Christ, the Son, is God. For example, Hebrews 1:8 says, "But about the Son he says, 'Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever ...'" Many other verses also teach this — John 1:1, 14; 20:26-28; Acts 20:28; Romans 9:5; Hebrews 1:3, 8-9; 2 Peter 1:1.

Jehovah's Witnesses deny the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Instead they teach that Jesus' body was dissolved into gases. Charles Taze Russell, founder of the organization taught, "The man Jesus is dead, forever dead" (Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 5, 1899, p. 454).

However, the Bible clearly teaches that Jesus' body was raised back to life: For example, Luke 24:39 — "Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see I have." See also — John 2:19-21; John 20:26-28; 1 Corinthians 15:6,14.

Jehovah's Witnesses deny the Holy Spirit is God. Instead they teach that the Holy Spirit is a impersonal force, like electricity.

However, the Bible clearly teaches that the Holy Spirit is God: Acts 5:3,4 — "Then Peter said, Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit ... You have not lied to men but to God." See also John 14:16-17; 16:13-15; Romans 8:26-27; 2 Corinthians 3:6,17-18; Ephesians 4:30.

Jehovah's Witnesses deny that salvation is God's free gift. Instead they teach that salvation must be earned or merited. To obtain salvation and escape judgement, a person must join and do the works prescribed by the Jehovah's Witness organization

However, the Bible clearly teaches that salvation cannot be earned or merited — it is God’s free gift: Ephesians 2:8-9 — "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast." See also: Romans 4:1-4; Galatians 2:16; Titus 3:5.

Jehovah's Witnesses deny the endless punishment of the wicked. Instead they teach that unrighteous people will be annihilated and cease to exist.

However, the Bible clearly teaches the endless punishment of the wicked: Matthew 25:41, 46 — "Then he will say to those on his left, Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels .... Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." See also: Matthew 18:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9; Revelation 14:10, 11; 20:10, 15.

Jehovah's Witnesses deny that human beings have a spirit that exists after death. Instead they teach that like animals, a person's life ceases to exist at death.

However, the Bible clearly teaches that the human spirit continues a conscious existence after death: 2 Corinthians 5:8 — "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." See also: Luke 16:19-31; Philippians 1:23-24; Revelation 6:9-11.

Jehovah's Witnesses teach that eternal life in God's presence is only for a select few. They claim that only a special group of 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses can be born again and live forever with God in heaven; all other Jehovah's Witnesses stay on earth.

However, the Bible clearly teaches that all those who put their faith in Jesus Christ will have eternal life in the presence of God. The Bible refers to this group as an innumerable multitude: Revelation 7:9, 15 — "After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb ... they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple." See also: John 3:15; 5:24;12:26; Ephesians 2:19; Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 3:1; 12:22; 2 Peter 1:10,11.

Jehovah's Witnesses deny the Three-in-One nature of God (Trinity) and teach that Satan invented the doctrine of the Trinity. They reject all the scriptures that identify Jesus Christ as God and the Holy Spirit as God.

However, the Bible clearly teaches that the Son and the Holy Spirit, as well as the Father are God (John 1:1; 20:28; 1 John 5:20; Acts 5:3, 4). It also clearly and forcefully teaches that there is only one God (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6,8; etc.). It teaches that the Three are one — a Trinity (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2).

Is it not dangerous to follow an organization that denies the central teachings of the Bible?

2. The Jehovah's Witnesses Tamper with the Bible.

The Jehovah's Witness organization has produced its own bogus version of the Bible. This version is called the New World Translation. It contains deliberate changes to many verses of Scripture. These changes try to hide the fact that Jehovah's Witness teaching is unbiblical and false.

A Comparison of the Bible & the
Deceptive New World Translation

The Holy Bible The Deceptive
New World Translation
John 1:1 — "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God."
This is a clear declaration that Jesus (the Word) is God.
John 1:1 — "In the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god."

This change was made to support the Jehovah's Witnesses denial that Jesus is God.

Colossians 1:16 — "For by him [Jesus] were all things created ... all things were created by him and for him."
This teaches that Jesus is the Creator of all, and is not a created being himself.
Colossians 1:16 — "because by means of him all [other] things were created ... All [other] things have been created through him and for him."

The word "other" has been wrongly added to support the Jehovah's Witnesses false teaching that Jesus himself is a created angel.

Hebrews 1:8 — "But about the Son he says, 'Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever."
Note here that God the Father calls Jesus the Son, "God."
Hebrews 1:8 — "But with reference to the Son: "God is your throne forever and ever..."
The order of the words has been wrongly changed by the Jehovah's Witness organization to hide the fact that Jesus, (the Son) is called God.


Is it not dangerous to follow an organization that tampers with Holy Scripture?

3. The Jehovah's Witnesses Have a History of Failed Prophecies.

The leaders of the Jehovah's Witnesses claim to speak for Jehovah God with prophetic authority but they have made many prophecies that failed to come true. For example, they predicted that Armageddon and the end of the world would come in 1975. To cover up for this failure, most Jehovah's Witnesses today deny they made this prediction even though it is easily proven from their own literature.1

The Jehovah's Witness organization also predicted that the end of the world would come in 1914, 1915, 1918, 1925 and 1942. They predicted that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob would be resurrected and return to the earth in 1925. They have been wrong every single time.2 The Bible declares that failed prophecy is a mark of a false prophet (Deuteronomy 18:21-22).

Is it not dangerous to follow an organization with a history of failed prophecies?

4. The Jehovah's Witness Organization Uses Its Authority Abusively.

In spite of its many failed prophecies, the Jehovah's Witness organization teaches that it is the only true religion, and that only its members are true Christians. It claims that no one can learn spiritual truth apart from them. It also teaches that there is salvation only in joining their organization and everyone but Jehovah's Witnesses will be destroyed at Armageddon.

The Jehovah's Witnesses organization demands that its members obey and accept, unquestioningly, every command and biblical interpretation given by the organization.

For example, the Jehovah's Witnesses organization prohibits the use of blood transfusions. Individual Jehovah's Witnesses are expected to die or let their children die, rather than break this command, even though the Scriptures nowhere teach that blood transfusions are wrong. Any Jehovah's Witness that disobeys this rule is told he will be destroyed at the coming of Armageddon — the time of final judgment.

In this way the leaders use fear and intimidation to keep members obedient to the organization. The leaders of the Jehovah's Witnesses have also used their predictions of the end of the world to put fear into the hearts of their followers.

Is it not dangerous to follow an organization that uses its authority abusively?


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These four points illustrate the spiritual dangers associated with the Jehovah's Witness organization. Maybe you are wondering "What is the good news of the Bible?" The following four points present the true gospel of Jesus Christ as found in the Bible.

How to find Peace with God

The message of the Bible can be summarized in four simple points:

1. We are separated from the true and living God by our sins.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23

2. We cannot save ourselves.
"Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin." Romans 3:20
"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." Titus 3:5

3. Jesus Christ is God's remedy for our sin problem.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
"For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God." 1 Peter 3:18a

4. We must personally receive Jesus Christ by faith to have forgiveness of sins and eternal life.
"Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12
"... if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

If these truths from God's Word have touched your heart, you can respond right now by asking Him to forgive your sins and give you new life in Christ. This simple prayer may guide you in expressing your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.

Prayer

Almighty and merciful God, I acknowledge that I have sinned against you in my deeds, words, and thoughts. I fall short of your righteousness, and cannot save myself. Thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to shed his blood for me. I ask you to forgive me of all my sins, and I place my trust in Jesus Christ, who died in my place, and who rose from the dead. Amen.


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Notes

1 The Watchtower, August 15, 1968, page 499; Kingdom Ministry, May 1974, p. 3. Return to place in text.

2 The Time Is At Hand, 1906 edition, pp. 99, 101; The Time Is At Hand, 1915 edition, pp. 99, 101; Pastor Russell's Sermons, 1917 edition, p. 676; The Finished Mystery, 1918, pp. 404, 485; The Watchtower, September 1, 1922, p. 262; The Watchtower, September 15, 1941, p. 288; Millions Now Living Will Never Die, 1920, pp. 88-90. Return to place in text.




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Answer 2

Short answer, "No." Ask them. They claim that all 'religions' and 'governments' are of the devil. They profess to be affiliated with no Religious group or government.

Additionally: By definition a True Religion is a belief system revealed by God that Man might worship Him. Only four or five True, Revealed Religions exist. The rest by definition are sects or cults. A 'sect' is one that has broken off from a True Religion and is a sect containing some portion of the Whole Truth. A 'cult' is a man-made religion of convenience that preaches to the congregation what they want to hear or believe.

Jehovah's Witnesses teach that there is no Trinity; that Jesus is merely the son of God and somehow 'less than God;' that Jesus Christ and the Archangel Michael are one and the same; that only those of their number will be Saved; they don't believe in celebrating Christmas; they will accept gifts but do not believe in exchanging gifts (like for Christmas); refuse blood transfusion even to save a life; are conscientious objectors (that is, believe it is wrong to be conscribed into the military of any government--that is, don't believe in the draft); refuse to salute any flag; will not recite the Pledge of Allegiance; if they fail to 'convert' any non-Jehovah Witness they are ordered to 'have nothing to do with him' even if he is a blood-relative--parent, brother, sister, whatever.

Essentially they are forbidden to read anything that is not published by their Watch Tower or Awake organizations, as it would somehow be inspired by the devil, somehow pornographic or otherwise improper, or published by an ex-Jehovah's Witness--an apostate!

Although they have stopped doing this, they scared a lot of people within remembered history by predicting the exact date and time of the end of the world. Each time they were wrong, in error, if that tells you anything.

Jehovah's Witnesses end of the world preditions: 1877; 1886; 1889; 1894; 1897; 1904; 1914; 1915; 1917; 1918; 1920; 1925; 1929; 1930; 1931; 1939; 1940; 1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; 1946; 1950; 1955; 1966; 1969; 1975 and 1994. Of course, now they have either developed mass amnesia, or somehow rationalize their failed predictions.

They were founded by a man named Charles Taze Russell in 1872 (although they prefer to believe that 'they broke into history in 1872' whatever that means). He was a character. You can read about him on-line using any good search engine.

This said, I'll add, "Ask a JW if you want to know about their organization."

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Answer 3

in accordance to the Bible there is extra to figuring out the authentic faith than the factors you stated. Jehovah's Witnesses practice all the failings stated below. how many different religions do those styles of issues? the thank you to perceive the authentic faith a million. the authentic faith worships the only authentic God, Jehovah.—Deuteronomy 6:4, 5; Psalm 146:5-10; Matthew 22:37, 38. 2. the authentic faith promises get admission to to God with the help of skill of Christ Jesus.—John 17:3, 6-8; a million Timothy 2:5, 6; a million John 4:15. 3. the authentic faith teaches and practices unselfish love.—John 13:34, 35; a million Corinthians 13:a million-8; a million John 3:10-12. 4. the authentic faith maintains to be untainted with the help of worldly politics and conflicts. this is independent in time of conflict.—John 18:36; James a million:27. 5. the authentic faith shall we God be authentic with the help of accepting the Bible as God’s observe.—Romans 3:3, 4; 2 Timothy 3:sixteen, 17; a million Thessalonians 2:13. 6. the authentic faith does not condone conflict or own violence.—Micah 4:2-4; Romans 12:17-21; Colossians 3:12-14. 7. the authentic faith efficiently unites human beings of each race, language, and tribe. It does not carry forth nationalism or hatred, yet love.—Isaiah 2:2-4; Colossians 3:10, 11; Revelation 7:9, 10. 8. the authentic faith advocates serving God, no longer for selfish benefit or a income, yet out of love. It does not glorify adult men. It glorifies God.—a million Peter 5:a million-4; a million Corinthians 9:18; Matthew 23:5-12. 9. the authentic faith publicizes the dominion of God as guy’s particular wish, no longer some political or social philosophy.—Mark 13:10; Acts 8:12; 28:23, 30, 31. 10. the authentic faith teaches the actuality on the subject of God’s purpose for guy and the earth. It does not coach the religious lies of immortal soul and eternal torment in hell. It teaches that God is love.—Judges sixteen:30; Isaiah 40 5:12, 18; Matthew 5:5; a million John 4:7-11; Revelation 20:13, 14.

Answer 4

Religion:

• the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, esp. a personal God or gods

• details of belief as taught or discussed

• a particular system of faith and worship

Sure, Jehovah's Witnesses are a 'true' religion... they believe in a god. Just look at the definition.The only way for them NOT to be a true religion would be if they did not believe in god(s)... but, then, they wouldn't be a religion at all, would they?

ALSO a 'relgion' are those morons who go around saying "I don't have a religion... I'm a Christian", or "Christianity isn't a religion... its a relationship with god."

True with respect to describing, with certainty, fundamental aspects of existence and reality?... NONE of them are 'true'.

Answer 5

There was some misinformation from one of your answerer's. I am going to give you a link to the official website of Jehovah's Witnesses. There you can take your time, explore some of the different articles, check with your own copy of the Bible and see for yourself what Jehovah's Witnesses believe. If it seems logical to you, and you want to learn more about why we believe we are the true religion, you can even request a Bible Study of your own from the site, or you can contact the local Kingdom Hall and request a visit.
http://www.watchtower.org/library/jt/article_03.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/rq/article_13.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2004/6/1/article_02.htm

Answer 6

They are the ones doing the will of God, they are no part of the world as Jesus said, they will not take up arms, and they are neutral politically in the world, they exercise faith in Jesus' ransom sacrifice, and they preach the good news of God's Kingdom and make disciples for Christ Jesus. Jesus also said that we would be hated by the world because we are no part of the world and that they(the world) would make up every sort of lie about us. I see it right here, nothing amazing. The more people lie about us and claim we're a cult and slam us and hate us the more they confirm that I am in the truth, and many in the truth have joined us for this very reason, way to go. Ever wonder what happened to all those people that have quit your church, stop wondering, they're with us. I was once Baptist, until I learned the truth.

Answer 7

yes

although all religions are truly religions, only Jehovah's Witnesses put their money where their mouth is.
That is to say they actually are the only ones on earth today who are truly listening to the commands of Jesus and doing the works of that one.
Matthew 28:19 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, 20 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.”

For all the naysayers?
Answer this: If Jehovah's Witnesses are false, why is there no other group on earth that refuses to participate in war, Dutifully carries out the commands of Jesus, and does not meddle with the affairs of 'this world'?
In the complete absence of any group doing the preaching work that Jesus commanded, his disciples continued to do , and that they in fact are doing, an honest person would have to admit there is something going on there.

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OH by the way Resposta a, it is wonderful to see that you are 'thinking' for yourself. As you slam the JW's with lies and outright misrepresentations you prove to all the person you are.
Better to take the stand of the Jewish priest who said," Best to leave them alone. If they are of themselves, they will not stand. But if they are from God, you may actually find yourself fighting against God"

Answer 8

Without causing offense, the answer is no. Their beliefs are rooted in Arianism, which most Jehovah's Witnesses today do not realize. They do not believe in the divinity of Jesus or the Holy Spirit. They do not believe in the Holy Trinity. They were founded around the year 1890 or so, under a man who was deeply influenced by Arianism. Arianism arose during the time of the early church, and is heresy.

Answer 9

Of course it's a true religion. A more relevant question would be Does it tell the truth about God and his word?

Answer 10

Its a cult
conceived in the 1870s
To Can't get through there are other religions who do not fight in wars, the Amish do not go to war. So your assertion that the JWs are the only religion that do not fight in wars are false. Another lie of the JWs.
I rest my case.

Answer 11

It is a religion.

but it's not true., They are a cult, believe Jesus was crucified on a stake, they don't celebrate holidays, don't believe in blood transfusions.

they wrote their own bible translation, and changed several words, and verses, and spell the name of "God", into "god" using small g's. They do not believe in the Holy Trinity.

A false religion, and a cult.