2006-11-30 12:10:45 · 10 answers · asked by allison b 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They believe only a certain number of people will enter into heaven. Pretty much saying that heaven has a capacity limit.
2006-11-30 12:18:02 · answer #1 · answered by Darcee 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
GOD put Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. Even though they became disobedient and died, God has made it possible for their children, including us today, to live forever in Paradise. The Bible promises: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will [live] forever upon it.” Psalm 37:29.
The Bible tells about a “new heavens” and “a new earth.” (Isaiah 65:17) The present “heavens” are made up of today’s human governments, but Jesus Christ and those who rule with him in heaven will make up the “new heavens.” How wonderful it will be when this new heavens, which is God’s righteous government of peace, rules the entire earth!
What, then, is the “new earth”? The new earth will be good people who love Jehovah. When the Bible speaks of “the earth,” it sometimes means the people who live on the earth, not the land itself. ( Psalm 66:4; 96:1) So the people who make up the new earth will live right here on this earth.
The present world of wicked people will then be gone. Remember, the Flood of Noah’s day wiped out a wicked world of people. And, as we have learned, this present wicked world will be destroyed at Armageddon.
Imagine seeing the whole earth turned into Paradise! Jehovah says of that time: “Look! I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:5) Consider what that will mean. When Jehovah has finished wielding his destructive power against this wicked old system, there will remain “new heavens and a new earth.” This means that a new government will reign from heaven over a new earthly society composed of those who love Jehovah and who do his will. Satan, along with his demons, will be put out of commission. (Revelation 20:3) For the first time in thousands of years, mankind will be free of that corrupt, hateful, negative influence. The sense of relief will no doubt be overwhelming.
Paradise will not be like the world we live in now. God never wanted the earth to be filled with trouble and sorrow, pain and suffering. In the future, God will make the earth a paradise. What will Paradise be like? Let us see what the Bible says:
Good people. Paradise will be the home of God’s friends. They will do good things for one another. They will live according to the righteous ways of God. Proverbs 2:21.
Plenty of food. In Paradise, there will be no hunger. The Bible says: “There will come to be plenty of grain [or, food] on the earth.” Psalm 72:16.
Fine houses and enjoyable work. On the Paradise earth, every family will have a home of its own. Everyone will do work that brings true happiness. Isaiah 65:21-23.
Peace worldwide. No longer will people fight and die in war. God’s Word says: “[God] is making wars to cease.” Psalm 46:8, 9.
Good health. The Bible promises: “No resident [of Paradise] will say: ‘I am sick.’” (Isaiah 33:24) Also, no one will be lame or blind or deaf or unable to talk. Isaiah 35:5, 6.
An end to pain, sorrow, and death. God’s Word says: “Death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4.
Bad people will be gone. Jehovah promises: “The wicked, will be cut off from the very earth; and as for the treacherous, they will be torn away from it.” Proverbs 2:22.
People will love and respect one another. No longer will there be injustice, oppression, greed, and hatred. People will be united and will live in harmony with God’s righteous ways. Isaiah 26:9.
2006-12-01 02:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by BJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first place it is Jehovah Witnesses. we believe that Jehovah is the Father and Jesus Christ is the son. they are not one and the same. Jesus Christ came to earth to die for our sins so we can live forever, what Adam and Eve lost. because of Adam and Eve disobeying Jehovah and eating from the tree, we are born into sin. the holidays are man made and they are pagan. we give gifts to our families all year. we celebrate Jesus Christ death on Nisan 14, the passover or last supper once a year. Jesus commanded us to celebrate his death not his birth. we are not a cult, we are a religion. we have feelings just like anyone else. we do what Jesus commanded us to do and what he did also. at Matthew 28 verse 19 and 20. if you would read in revelation in the king james bible about the 144,000 you will see that we are not making this up. also about the meek shall inherit the earth. read it for yourself. your preachers don't want you to see it in the bible
2006-11-30 20:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Personally I am not so fond of them, but to answer your question:
Beliefs
Although Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs come from the Protestant and Adventist tradition, they do hold many beliefs that set themselves apart. The following are some key beliefs that make them different:
Jehovah God: Their God is the God of the Old Testament - all-powerful, all-knowing, and everlasting. They refer to Him as Jehovah - a true, personal, and exclusive name that all should use. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the Trinity. As mentioned above, God is the all-knowing, all-powerful Creator. The relationship between him and Jesus is like that of father and son: Jesus is the first creation of God. He is fully human. The Holy Spirit is an active force which intervenes for God on earth. All the above mentioned are separate entities.
Satan, the Devil: Satan is seen as an enemy of God. He is misleading and afflicts pain and sorrow. Through spiritism, nationalism, and temptation, Satan leads people astray. The way to resist the devil is by learning about Jehovah.
Man: Jehovah's Witnesses accept the Genesis account of the fall of man. Man is blemished with sin because of the disobedience Adam and Eve showed towards God. Every man is born with sin (save for Jesus, who was born to a virgin). They also believe that man's soul is mortal - i.e. that when a person dies, his spirit (or soul) dies as well. In addition, some will experience eternal life when they are resurrected, in the flesh and soul, simultaneously.
Salvation: In contrast to some Christian traditions that believe salvation is achieved by accepting Christ as Lord ("once saved, always saved"), Jehovah's Witnesses believe it is possible to fall from grace. "The Bible sets forth conditions that must be met if we are to be saved from the effects of inherited sin" (Watchtower, 09/15/89). Accepting Jesus as Lord is essential, but failure to exercise fidelity to God's requirements can result in the loss of the gift of salvation. "[B]elievers...will be saved to eternal life only if they continue to adhere to all of God's requirements...Those losing faith in Jesus also lose everlasting life." (Watchtower, 09/15/89. Thanks to James Long, Webmaster of Jehovah's Witnesses United for assistance in correcting an earlier statement regarding salvation).
Heaven: Heaven is where Jesus Christ and the other "True Christians" will live. There they will rule over the kingdom which will be on earth. Seats are limited: only 144,000 will gain access to heaven.
Hell: Hell is non-existent for the Jehovah's Witnesses. There is not a fiery-torment, claims Russell, because it runs contradictory to God's loving nature. Those who don't qualify for heaven or the kingdom that will be established on earth will simply dissappear, as if they had never existed.
The Great Crowd: These are the subjects of the kingdom ruled by Jesus and the 144,000. They will live forever on the new earth if they have chosen to obey God.
Kingdom of God: This unique government rules over the earth from heaven. Jehovah fulfilled His promise to Jesus that he would rule in 1914. When Jesus became king, Satan and his evil angels were kicked out of heaven and sent to inhabit the earth. This is how the Jehovah's Witnesses explain the wars, crime increases, and other "bad" things which are happening in our world today. All these things indicate that Jesus has established his reign and that we are in the last days. Within a certain time frame, some faithful followers, 144,000 to be exact, will join Jesus and assist him in his reign. After Jesus judges his people (some receiving everlasting life others non-existence), Jehovah will rule again.
Holidays: Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, or any other holidays (save one). They believe these celebrations grew out of ancient false religions. Also, because early Christians did not celebrate these occasions, they believe they should not either. The one day they do celebrate, however, is the Memorial of Christ's Death during Passover.
2006-11-30 20:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by Martha P 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I dont know everything about them but I know enough that you should stay away from them. They believe that heaven & hell are all right here & now. The same as the modern day so-called humanist believers.
2006-11-30 20:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by kindle2 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They believe they are the only ones going to heaven. Thats just some of it.
2006-11-30 20:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They believe that denying themselves pleasures such as celebrating birthdays and holidays will gain them entrance to heaven.
2006-11-30 20:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by me 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they believe that Jesus was not the messiah and the the KJV bible is the wrong bible. they are the wrong ones. just like the mormons, thinking that the woman has no say in anything.
2006-11-30 20:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by Christ Follower 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They believe in the importance of knowing how to spell.
2006-11-30 20:13:07 · answer #9 · answered by kippie2525 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
in not celebrateing their birthdays or takeing blood transfusions. thats about all i know
2006-11-30 20:12:53 · answer #10 · answered by sweapea009 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋