What is the difference between born agains and Jehovah's witnesses?(and what does it matter)?

Question

And seriously what difference does it make. I am from a paganistic religion and where I live I get approached atleast 3-4 times a month by a christian , preaching to me the virtues of a christian life. The Jehovah's witnesses that come to me are actually kinda nice, they never question my religious faith, or condemn me to a life of hell, just pass their literature and ask to join them. but other's tend to put me off , by their preaching , when they tell me I am going to hell for my beliefs and how I follow a false god( gods in my case :-) Makes me wanna avoid them all the time.
Don't get me wrong. I love jesus and his preachings. I feel what he said about leading a better life was good stuff, the qualities should be in everyone. But I follow his spirituality rather then the religious aspect. Also I don't understand why there are so many churches anyway.They all believe in god and jesus , so what's the problem? Why do they have to fight among themselves and "steal" each other's members

Answer 1

There are so many differences between us and "born again Christians" that I don't have the room or energy to enumerate them all. I am glad you realize that Witnesses are nice, polite people who are simply following Jesus' teachings. (Matthew 28:19.20) If you are not interested, we do not feel the need to rain down fire and brimstone on you. We simply say "have a nice day" and move on.

As for the "diversity" among Christianity: Jesus warned that it would happen after the death of the apostles. Different people would start to integrate their personal beliefs and/or pagan doctrines into Christ's teachings and before you knew it *POOF!* look at all the different "Christian" religions!

The differences between all the religions DOES matter for one very important reason: God tells us how He wants to be worshipped and what the truth of Jesus' teachings are. It's up to each of us to discern what the truth is and then make it our own.

And for the record: WE ARE NOT A CULT!!!!!!! There is nothing secret about us. Our meetings are FREE and open to anyone who wishes to attend. And if you don't want to be a Witness, you are free to leave anytime you wish. God gave us free will for a reason!

I am so sick and tired of people using the "cult" word over and over again with us. Grow up and open your minds people! Calling us a cult is uneducated, closed minded and, frankly, stupid. Do your homework before making such erroneous statements.

Thanx :D

Answer 2

The difference between JWs and "born agains" is that JWs actually KNOW the bible thoroughly, while "born agains" think that all they have to do is just say a prayer one time asking Jesus into their heart and they're "saved", no matter how they live their lives after that. The bible clearly shows that this is NOT the case. Salvation is not automatic once you have said a prayer. It can be lost by your own doing. Let me illustrate- You go into a store, and the only thing in the store is a man (Jesus) sitting at a table with a bag of "salvation". As you approach, he lays your "salvation" on the table. He tells you that it's free of charge, but it will only work if you follow the instructions that come with it. If you find that you just can't or don't want to follow the instructions then bring it back. It will always be here, free for the taking, if at any time you decide you can or will follow the instructions to the best of your ability. If you try to hang onto your salvation while unrepentantly breaking the rules then it will dissolve, but you can pick up a fresh one here when you're ready to stop breaking the rules and play fair.

This may sound lame but a great many people say, "Aaaaahhhh!" and I see the light bulb come on in their heads!

Answer 3

I think your question would have been better worded what is the difference between JWs who are born again and those from other religions?

The biggest difference can be found in attitude. The only way to know when a JW is born again is to attend the memorial on Niacin 14, which comes up in a few of weeks. They don't say "look at me" or "I'm Born Again". They act as servants to others, no asking for, or being offered, an special positions.

Answer 4

To sum it up quickly you have to understand the diferences first
There are 3 types in the religion community;
1.The true believers
2.the copycats
3.The Atheists
There was and is only one true God from the beginning.How man choses to worship him or not is included in the above 3.
Yes you read right.The atheist have their own agenda too, so they are religious too.

Answer 5

Jehovah's Witnesses have no political agenda, no interest in condemning any individual, no real need even to "convert" householders. Instead, Jehovah's Witnesses see the purpose of their visits as fulfilling Christ's command to preach a message of "good news", and leave all judging for Jehovah and Jesus to perform "on the last day".

(Acts 10:36,42) Declare to them the good news of peace through Jesus Christ: this One is Lord of all others. ...this is the One decreed by God to be judge of the living and the dead

(John 11:23-25) Jesus said to her: “Your brother will rise.” 24 Martha said to him: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” 25 Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life.

(John 12:48-49) The word that I [Jesus] have spoken is what will judge [a person] in the last day; 49 because I have not spoken out of my own impulse, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a commandment

(John 8:16) if I do judge, my judgment is truthful, because I am not alone, but the Father who sent me is with me

(Matthew 12:36) They will render an account concerning it on Judgment Day

(John 5:22,27-30) [The Father] has committed all the judging to the Son... 27 And he has given him authority to do judging, because Son of man he is. 28 Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out... I judge; and the judgment that I render is righteous, because I seek, not my own will, but the will of him that sent me.

(Acts 17:30-31) God has overlooked the times of such ignorance, yet now he is telling mankind that they should all everywhere repent. 31 Because he has set a day in which he purposes to judge the inhabited earth in righteousness by a man [Jesus] whom he has appointed


In addition, Jehovah's Witnesses are quite famous for teaching that "hell" does not exist as Christendom has taught it; God has *NOT* arranged for any such place of fiery torment for sinners in some netherworld. The original Hebrew and Greek words most commonly translated as "hell" actually refer to the common grave of mankind; the Scriptures point forward to a time after Armageddon when humans will live forever and death and "hell" are themselves destroyed.

(Ecclesiastes 9:5) For the living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all

(Ecclesiastes 9:10) there is no work nor devising nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol ["hell"]

(Revelation 20:14) And death and Hades ["hell"] were hurled into the lake of fire

Answer 6

JW's don't use the scriptures according to the truth of Christianity. They are off on a few things. If you only follow one aspect of Jesus, then you don't have the full knowledge or the truth about Jesus and don't know Him as your personal Savior. If you are searching for answers all you have to do is ask God to reveal Himself to you. That's what I did and He revealed Himself to me through Jesus. Jesus said that no one could come to the Father except through Him. When you except Jesus, you are inviting Him into a personal relationship, not a religious one. There is a big difference between knowing Jesus and knowing His spirituality or teachings. Many churches are divided by their traditions and church rules rather than their beliefs. But you can have a personal relationship with Jesus and go to any Christian church and still be blessed by God.

Answer 7

John 3:3
Jesus answered him, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that unless a person is born again (anew, from above), he cannot ever see (know, be acquainted with, and experience) the kingdom of God.
John 3:2-4 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
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Jehovah's Witnesses. Almost everyone knows of their aggressive door-to-door proselytizing. The organization they represent, known as the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (WTB&TS), emphasizes end time prophecy and has unsuccessfully predicted the end of the world many times. The WTB&TS exercises rigid control over Jehovah's Witnesses and forbids their participation in such common activities as taking blood transfusions, celebrating birthdays or holidays (including Christmas, Easter, and Mother's Day), voting, flag saluting, and military service. Through these restrictions, the WTB&TS builds a wall of isolation between Jehovah's Witnesses and the rest of society.

Historical Background

The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society boldly claims to be the only organization God is using today to teach His truth and speak for Him.1 According to the WTB&TS, all non-Jehovah's Witnesses will be destroyed at Armageddon, an event of divine judgment it threatens is just around the corner. The Watchtower Society prints over 15 million copies of its magazines every week into 120 languages, and has over 5 million active Jehovah's Witnesses ("publishers") spreading its doctrines in 230 countries. What follows are some essential facts everyone should know about the history and beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Borrowed Beliefs and Doctrines

Charles T. Russell (1852-1916) founded the Jehovah's Witnesses movement. As a teenager he rejected his Presbyterian roots, joined a more liberal Congregational Church, then left this group as well.2 He denied the deity of Christ and the biblical teachings on hell and eternal punishment. Russell had no formal Bible training, but borrowed and built upon various teachings that were popular at the time. For example, Adventism influenced his denial of hell, and a splinter Adventist group led by N.H. Barbour aroused his interest in end time prophecies. From Barbour he borrowed the belief that Christ returned invisibly to the world in 1874, and that 1914 was the year the world would be destroyed and the Millennium would begin.

Fantastic Claims

In 1879 Russell started his own magazine, Zion's Watchtower and Herald of Christ's Presence (now known as The Watchtower), to promote his doctrines. People were drawn to Russell's sensational end time predictions, and the organization grew.

In spite of his lack of formal training in theology or biblical languages, Russell claimed to be the only one with the truth, and he vigorously condemned all other Christian religions. As a result, ministers of various denominations began exposing Russell's false teachings and questionable character.

Flawed Character

Rev. J. J. Ross published a pamphlet that exposed Russell's false claims and doctrines. He revealed that Russell "never attended the higher schools of learning; knows comparatively nothing of philosophy, systematic or historical theology; and is totally ignorant of the [biblical] languages [i.e. Hebrew and Greek]".3 Russell unsuccessfully tried to stop circulation of this damaging information by suing Rev. Ross for defamatory libel. However, Russell not only lost the suit, but in the process perjured himself in court when he lied under oath about his knowledge of the Greek language. In the end Russell admitted the statements about himself in the pamphlet were true.4

In 1913, Russell unsuccessfully sued The Brooklyn Daily Eagle for libel when that paper exposed his fraudulent attempts to sell ordinary wheat at the exorbitant price of $60 a bushel, claiming it was "Miracle Wheat."5

Failed Prophecies

Despite these setbacks, Russell continued to attract people with his fantastic prophetic interpretations and dramatic warnings that Armageddon would strike in 1914. When 1914 came and went, he changed the date to 1915. Russell died in 1916, leaving his followers doubting and disillusioned by his predictive failures. Joseph Franklin Rutherford then took control of the organization.

Answer 8

Jehovah's Witnesses are the only ones who comply fully with Jesus' final commission to his followers to "go and make disciples..." Matt. 28:19, 20. Members of other religions are content to just go to church and pay a clergy to do the preaching for them.

Answer 9

Jehovah's Witness=Cult

"Born Again"=?

Answer 10

A born-again will allow their newborn baby to receive a blood transfusion that could save its life. A Jehovah's Witness will not.