2006-10-26 03:57:39 · 9 answers · asked by sisterly love 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The name of God is Jehovah: Psalm 83:18--"That they may know that thou alone, whose name is Jehovah, Art the Most High over all the earth."
We go door to door thereby fulfilling the prophecy found at Matthew 24:14--"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a testimony unto all the nations; and then shall the end come."
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the entire Bible is the inspired word of God.They hold to the Bible as a standard for all their beliefs.
They worship Jehovah as the only true God( Exodus 6:3)
They believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God, the first of all God's creations, that he sacrificed his life for imperfect humans so that we have the chance to receive everlasting life,something that our first parents Adam & Eve lost.
They believe that God's Kingdom is the only hope for mankind; that it is a real government; that it will soon put an end to all wickedness, including all human governments, and that it will produce a new government in which righteousness will prevail.
They believe that God's original purpose for the earth will be fulfilled; that the earth will be completely populated by worshipers of the true God and that these will be able to enjoy eternal life in human perfection; that even the dead will be brought back to life with an opportunity to also share in those blessings.
They believe that the dead are conscious of absolutely nothing; that they are experiencing neither pain nor pleasure, that they exist in God's memory, so hope for their future lies in a resurrection from the dead.
They believe that we are now living in the last days, that some living today will also see the destruction of the wicked; that lovers of righteousness will survive into a paradise earth.
They remain separate from the world just as Jesus commanded them to do.They remain neutral when it comes to politics or warfare against their fellowman.
They believe that blood is sacred and that life is in the blood and their lives rightly belong to God. (See Gen.9:4, Leviticus 7:27, Acts 15:20, Acts 15:29. )
They strive to apply Bible counsel in every aspect of life.
2006-10-26 04:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Micah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they have an employer yet nevertheless have self belief that salvation comes by christ like each christian denominations. they do no longer declare which you will basically be saved by coming to gods basically authorized employer. in actuality they say many that're no longer JW would be resurrected and given a guess to stay in Paradise on earth. they have on no account claimed the the employer's saving capability is greater desirable then christs. They inspire going door to door by way of fact of verses in the bible the place jesus pronounced his followers could unfold his be conscious. The Jehovah's witnesses on no account declare which you may flow door to door to be saved. i'm no longer a JW my self yet many in my relatives are and that i've got been to many conferences by way of fact I even have an pastime in faith as an academic situation. You for sure weren't a member for 40 years by way of fact in case you have been you comprehend a majority of those solutions already. Im no longer even JW and that i comprehend greater suitable then that in simple terms from going to three conferences. anyhow they have self belief many will stay to tell the tale "the large tribulation" no longer basically JW's. Many have informed me that notwithstanding while you're no longer JW god will decide you on your non secular heart situation so even a sturdy atheist could nicely be shop in accordance to maximum JW's it quite is greater approximately being a sturdy individual then being in any faith with the JW's they only have self belief that being a JW is the main suitable thank you to alter right into a sturdy individual.
2016-10-16 10:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JWs are a cult that translated their own Bible to prove what they believe. It's a poor excuse for a translation. They entangle members with a set of demands to keep in order to live forever on the earth. They only believe the 144,000 go to heaven.
They work their way to eternal life. They forget that the Bible teaches that salvation is a gift by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
If you want to be religious, become a JW. If you want a personal relationship with God, become a Christian by accepting/receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of your life.
2006-10-26 04:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by mediocritis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses are named after God Almighty.They preach from door to door or whereever people may be found in obedience to Jesus' words found at Matt.28:19,20 where Jesus instructs his disciples to "go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations,....teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you"
Jesus did a work similiar to this and taught his disciples to do the same.(Acts20:20;5:42)
As Romans 10:13,14 states:"Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.However,how will they call on him,in whom they have not put faith?How,in turn,will they put faith in him of whom they have not heard?How,in turn,will they hear without someone to preach?"
Jehovah's Witnesses believe they are involved in a life saving work.They preach the good new about God's Kingdom and the many blessings it will bring mankind.And what we as individuals need to do to be found acceptable to Jehovah God to be in line to receive these blessings.
Why dont you go to your local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah"s Witnesses and someone there would be more than happy to answer any of your questions.They would also be more than happy to conduct a free home bible study with you,if you so wished.
This website is not an appropriate site to learn the truth about Jehovah and his people,as most are ignorant and prejudice toward them - Jesus said his followers "would be hated on account of his name" and that proves to be very true.
Jehovah's Witnesses beleive in the whole Bible to be the Inspired word of God and base their beliefs solely on what it contains and they also live their lives according to its standards and principles.
I have been one of Jehovah's Witnesses for eight years and I thank Jehovah every day for the wonderful priviledge
2006-10-26 04:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by lillie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Now, let me see, the last three questions you asked were baiting Hindus by your mocking their Faith, now you've started mocking Christianity.
Why is it that you semi-literate Muslims go about arrogantly insulting everyone else?
Do you really think that you're so "wise"?
Now, let me ask you, why do Muslims follow a man who "married" a 9 year old girl? Someone whom we''d have jailed today as a pederast?
Why do Muslims go around making slanderous remarks about others' Faiths?
2006-10-26 22:28:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not have a personal relationship with God until you know and accept his Name.
Jehovah.
Trying to teach that Jesus is God, makes "God" a mystery
You can not have a relationship with a mystery.
No I do not believe I can earn salvation.
2006-10-26 05:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by TeeM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do not force their message on others. But they know that people move to new residences and that the circumstances of people change. Today a person may be too busy to listen; another time he may gladly take the time. One member of a household may not be interested, but others may be. People themselves change; serious problems in life may stimulate an awareness of spiritual need.—See also Isaiah 6:8, 11, 12.
What beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses set them apart as different from other religions?
(1) Bible: Jehovah’s 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) God: They worship Jehovah as the only true God and freely speak to others about him and his loving purposes toward mankind. Anyone who publicly witnesses about Jehovah is usually identified as belonging to the one group—“Jehovah’s Witnesses.”
(3) Jesus Christ: 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) God’s Kingdom: They believe that God’s Kingdom is the only hope for mankind; that it 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) Heavenly life: 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) The earth: They believe that God’s original purpose 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) Death: 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 life lies in a resurrection from the dead.
(8) Last days: They believe that we are living now, since 1914, in the last days of this wicked system of things; that some who saw the events of 1914 will also see the complete destruction of the present wicked world; that lovers of righteousness will survive into a cleansed earth.
(9) Separate from the world: They earnestly endeavor to be no part of the world, as Jesus said would be true of his followers. They show genuine Christian love for their 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) Apply Bible counsel: They believe that it is important to apply the counsel of God’s Word in everyday life now—at home, in school, in business, in their congregation. Regardless of a person’s past way of life, he may become one of Jehovah’s 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, homosexuality, drug abuse, drunkenness, lying, or stealing, he will be disfellowshipped from the organization.
(The above list briefly states some outstanding beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses but by no means all the points on which their beliefs are different from those of other groups.)
Jehovah's Witnesses follow Jesus' command to preach the good news of the Kingdom. They imitate the example of early Christians, which includes preaching this good news from house-to-house. (Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20)
If you would like further information or a free home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
2006-10-26 04:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They believe that they must work their way to Heaven. And witnessing door to door is one of those ways.
2006-10-26 03:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by tim 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
hey if you think that bad wait tell Mormons/LDS come to you front door
they bug you till you join there church or tell them where they can go!.
2006-10-26 04:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by I'm crazy 4 God 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋