What do Jehovah's witnesses believe?

Question

And how is it diffrent from other christian denominations?

Note: I say "Christian Denomination" because I don't want to be offensive ot any Jehovah's Witnesses. I am sorry if you preffer other wise.
Thank you.

Answer 1

well,we belive that there is god and jesus,we belive that 144 000 holy annoited people will go to heaven and work along side jesus,and the rest will stay on earth and enjoy a paridise.all of our answers are based opoun the bible,we belive in preaching gods name for all to here.we belive that jesus died on a steak not a cross,we are cristians,we belive in a world wide brother hood and the bethels are man made but they are all over the word and that is where we get all are books and magazins from,that is why they are free to you,we are non-profit,no money tray is passed around,we have donation boxs and that is where we get the money for new kingdomhalls,where we get the money for bethal and the money for the water and gas ,ect. bill in the kingdome halls,we do not celebrate birthdays,christmas,or any other holidays because they are of pagen oragen and there are only 2 b-days mentioned in the bible and some on got killed at both and jesus never said to celebrate his b-day or give gift ever,and he wasn't born in december.i am 13,so if you don't belive me go here www.watchtower.org or read palms 83:18,and palms 150:2,3,6

Answer 2

We believe many things, but some of the biggest misconceptions are:

Yes, we DO believe in Jesus! We just don't believe that he is God or in the trinity doctrine.

We are NOT a cult! I don't know why people say this, especially since all of our meetings, publications and beliefs are available to anyone who wants to know about them.

We follow the command at Matt 28:19, 20 to "Go therefore, and make disciples . . . ." which is why we go door to door.

The New World Translation is widely considered to be an incredibly accurate translation of the Bible, especially since it includes God's personal name, Jehovah (or YHWH in the Hebrew tetragrammaton). For some odd reason, the few negative reviews of it (based on doctrine not translation) are the most noticed.

We don't celebrate any holidays (or birthdays) because of their pagan origins, but we do follow Jesus' command to observe the Lord's Evening Meal.

We DON'T believe that all good people go to heaven. We believe that only 144,000 go to heaven, as explained in Revelation. Most of us hold the hope of an earthly life in a restored paradise earth under God's perfect rule.

We also do not believe in the doctrines of the immortality of the soul or an eternity of torture in hellfire.

I could go on and on, but it's late and I can't type any more! :D Please contact your local Kingdom Hall or visit www.watchtower.org for more information or a free home bible study.

Answer 3

I am going to provide you with a link to an article that discusses Jehovah's Witnesses, who they are and what they believe. I think you will find the answer to you quesiton in this article. I hope you will take the time to look for yourself, as that is always better to search for an aswer yourself, than just being told.

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

Answer 4

Is the Jehovah's Witness religion Christian?

The answer to the question is, "No. It is not Christian." Like all non-Christian cults, the Jehovah's Witness organization distorts the essential doctrines of Christianity. It denies the deity of Christ, His physical resurrection, and salvation by grace. This alone makes it non-Christian. To support its erring doctrines, the Watchtower organization (which is the author and teacher of all official Jehovah's Witness theology), has even altered the Bible to make it agree with its changing and non-Christian teachings.
Typical with cults that use the Bible to support its position is a host of interpretive errors:

* Taking verses out of their immediate context.
* Refusing to read verses in the entire biblical context.
* Inserting their theological presuppositions into the text.
* Altering the Biblical text to suit their needs.
* Latching onto one verse to interpret a host of others.
* Changing the meanings of words.
* Proclaiming some passages to be figurative when they contradict their doctrines.
* Adding to the Word of God.

Additionally, the Jehovah's Witness organization requires of its members regular weekly attendance at their "Bible Study" meetings where they are repeatedly indoctrinated with anti-Christian teachings. This is done by reading the Watchtower magazine, following along with what it says, reading the questions it asks, and reciting the answers it gives. In other words, the Watchtower Organization carefully trains its members to let the Organization do their thinking for them. For confirmation of this, please read Does the Watchtower organization control the JW's thinking?
The Witnesses are told they will be persecuted when they go door to door teaching their doctrines. They are further told that this is simply the enemy fighting against God's organization because they are in "the truth." So, when someone disagrees with them, they are conditioned to reflect on what the Watchtower has told them. They then feel confirmed in being in God's true organization on earth (like all cults claim). They are strongly encouraged to have friends and acquaintances that are only JW’s, thereby keeping outside examination to a minimum. They are told to shun those who leave their group, that way, there is no way to see why someone has left and no way to find out that they are in error from those who have found the truth in Christ. They are conditioned to shy away from any real biblically knowledgeable person. An example of this is frequently found on the Internet. I was once banned from a Jehovah's Witness chat room after I not only answered their objections to the Trinity and deity of Christ, but challenged them in return. Subsequently, my name was passed around to all other Jehovah's Witness rooms where I was banned from them as well. This is a frequent occurrence on the Internet where the Jehovah's Witnesses are alive and well. It is obvious that critical examination of their doctrines is not encouraged by the Watchtower Organization.
The Jehovah's Witnesses consider themselves to be Christians because they believe they are serving the true and living God. Like many cults, they think they are the only true church on earth. Yet, they deny the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the personhood of the Holy Spirit, Jesus' physical resurrection, and salvation by grace through faith.
The Jehovah's Witnesses are discouraged from looking into Jehovah's Witness history or old Watchtower literature which is replete with contradictions, altered doctrines, and false prophecies. Instead, they are indoctrinated repeatedly against basic Christian doctrines (Trinity, deity of Christ, etc) and into the notion that they alone are the true servants of God and that all others are either in "Christendom" or simply unbelievers.
Primarily, the Jehovah's Witness organization is a mind control organization that uses its people to pass out literature and send in "donations" to the headquarters in Brooklyn, New York.

"Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible." The Watchtower, Oct. 1, 1967. p. 587.


The Watchtower organization of the Jehovah's Witnesses is a non-Christian organization that uses its people to promulgate false doctrines, sell a multitudinous amount of literature, and expand its grip into the lives of its members and their families.
It is a non-Christian cult.

Answer 5

they denied the trinity they believe the holy spirit is not god but a active force like electricity,and they denied jesus as equall to the father if you want to know more email me at [e-mail] i know evreygthing about j.w i been studying them for a while . i dont have enough space to write here so email me and i'll hook you up with all the info. and check out www.towerwatch.com

Answer 6

Good question. I'd like to know that myself. I know its something about the 144,000 in revelation.....

I cant wait to see the answers.

David

Answer 7

They Don't believe in Jesus, or his Birth!