What is a Jehovah Witness? What do they believe? Is there bible different than ours?....?

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Please do not waste your time writing anything if it doesn't answer my question, I will immediately give you a thumbs down. I just want to know why Christians don't think Jehovah Witnesses are right and vice versa. Do Jehovah Witnesses have a different bible? What's different? Thanks for your time.

Answer 1

--This is as brief and to the point that I could supply you as a synopsis:

*** T-18 pp. 2-6 Jehovah’s Witnesses—What Do They Believe? ***

"Jehovah’s Witnesses today form an international organization that is completely separate from all other religious organizations. Since we are often misrepresented, it would be a mistake to expect to learn the truth about us from prejudiced sources. So we are pleased to explain to you some of our principal beliefs.

God, the Bible, and the Messiah

God has a personal name, and Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that those who worship him should use that name. Almighty God declared to Moses that His name is “Jehovah.” (Exodus 3:15; Psalm 83:18) Moses, Abraham, and many other faithful men of old used this name of God. (Genesis 12:8; Ruth 2:4, 12) In fact, the name Jehovah occurs thousands of times in the Sacred Scriptures. Therefore, like those faithful men of ancient times, we use God’s name and serve in behalf of that name.—Isaiah 43:10.

Jehovah’s Witnesses firmly believe that the Sacred Scriptures, known also as the Bible, are inspired by Jehovah God and that they constitute his chief means of communication with mankind today. King David expressed it this way: “The spirit of Jehovah it was that spoke by me, and his word was upon my tongue.” (2 Samuel 23:2) We follow the Scriptures closely, allowing these to interpret themselves.

Jehovah’s Witnesses accept the so-called New Testament as the natural and inspired continuation of the Tanakh, or the Hebrew Scriptures. The “New Testament,” the section of the Sacred Scriptures originally composed in Greek, was written by Jews who lived in the first century C.E. These men were eyewitnesses of the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies recorded by such Hebrew prophets as Moses, Isaiah, and Daniel. They found in the unique teacher of their day, Jesus, the fulfillment of such prophecies as those at Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 52:13–53:12; and Daniel 9:24-27.

Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses accept Jesus as the Messiah, the one God provided as a legal means of rescuing mankind from the consequences of Adam’s sin. The Mosaic Law covenant showed the need for a sacrifice in order to make atonement. (Leviticus 16:6, 11, 15, 30; Numbers 15:22-29) However, the Mosaic covenant was conditional and temporary. (Exodus 19:5, 6) The prophet Jeremiah spoke of “a new covenant” that would bring complete and lasting forgiveness of sin. (Jeremiah 31:31-34) This “new covenant,” based on a perfect sacrifice, would provide the means for bringing faithful people into the promised earthly Paradise.—Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-12; 65:21-25.

Jehovah’s Witnesses are no part of Christendom. In fact, Christendom was founded nearly 300 years after Jesus’ death, and its beliefs have greatly deviated from what Jesus taught. For example, we do not accept Christendom’s belief in the Trinity, which teaches that Jesus is God himself. Nowhere do the Scriptures contain this blasphemous teaching. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29; John 14:28) We do not use the cross as a symbol, nor do we employ statues in any way as part of our worship. These are all things that the Bible condemns.—Exodus 20:3-5; 1 John 5:21.

The Kingdom of God

Clearly, the Kingdom of God is a dominant theme that runs throughout the Sacred Scriptures. The prophet Daniel speaks of the Messiah and says: “To him there were given rulership and dignity and kingdom, that the peoples, national groups and languages should all serve even him. His rulership is an indefinitely lasting rulership that will not pass away, and his kingdom one that will not be brought to ruin.” (Daniel 7:13, 14) Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that God’s Kingdom by his Messiah is a real government and that the rule of this government will restore true peace to the earth.—Isaiah 9:6, 7; Psalm 46:8, 9; 72:7.

The Scriptures show that the seat of this government is in the heavens and that the Messiah, resurrected from death to God’s right hand, is its Ruler. (Psalm 110:1, 2) Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that eventually billions will receive everlasting life on earth as subjects of the Messianic rule. Thus, we are firmly convinced that the earth will never be destroyed and that the Bible promise will be fulfilled: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”—Psalm 37:29.

But how will God’s Kingdom come? The Bible realistically shows that the coming of the Kingdom will require God’s direct intervention in earth’s affairs: “The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself . . . will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite.”—Daniel 2:44.

When will God’s Kingdom come? On the basis of Bible prophecies now being fulfilled, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that it will come in our day. The Greek Scriptures contain prophecies that foretell in detail features of “the last days” of this system of things. We invite you to consider some of these prophecies recorded at Matthew 24:3-14; Luke 21:7-13, 25-32; and 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

Because we love Jehovah our God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbors as ourselves, we are not divided nationally, racially, or socially. (Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 6:4, 5; Mark 12:30, 31) We are widely noted for the love and unity that is manifested among our spiritual brothers, who are found in all nations. This is in harmony with the prophecies concerning “the final part of the days” that speak of people of all nations worshiping God in unity and ‘not learning war anymore.’ (Isaiah 2:2-4; Zephaniah 3:9; John 13:35) Thus, we maintain a neutral stand toward the political affairs of all nations. We believe that worshiping God properly means avoiding immoral conduct, including lying, stealing, fornication, adultery, homosexuality, the misuse of blood, idolatry, and other such things condemned in the Scriptures.—Exodus 20:3-5, 13-17; Leviticus 17:10; 20:13; Psalm 15:1-5; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11.

Hope for the Future

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the present system of things, with its cycle of birth, life, and death, is not all there is. We have complete confidence in a future life, including a resurrection from the dead under God’s Kingdom. We believe, as the Bible teaches, that when a person dies, his existence really ceases. (Psalm 146:3, 4; Ecclesiastes 9:5; Ezekiel 18:4) Therefore, the Bible does not teach the concept of an immortal soul or of reincarnation. Rather, future life for the dead is based on God’s remembrance of them in a resurrection.—Isaiah 25:8; Daniel 12:1, 2, 13.

However, Jehovah’s Witnesses are convinced that many now living will survive when God’s Kingdom brings an end to all present governments. Then, just as Noah and his family survived the Flood, these survivors will live on to enjoy life on a cleansed earth. (Isaiah 11:1-9; 65:17; Matthew 24:36-39) In order to survive the end of the world, one must meet Jehovah’s requirements, for the Bible says: “The upright are the ones that will reside in the earth, and the blameless are the ones that will be left over in it.”—Proverbs 2:20-22; Psalm 37:9-11, 29."

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Answer 2

We do use the New World Translation primarily, but you can learn the truth of the bible from any bible. There are several translations of the bible and we will use any bible someone wants to use. You might want to look up "Truth in Translation" by Jason David BeDuhn. He gives a unbiased opinion of several different verses in question with several different bibles.

The main reason some "Christians" do not think we are "Christian" is because we do not feel that the trinity doctrine is taught in the bible. We believe that Jehovah is the Almighty God as Ps. 83: 18 brings out. Further, that Jesus is his only begotten Son and the Messiah. The holy spirit is Jehovah's active force that he uses to fulfill his will.
We feel they are all three separate, not three in the one. Here's some scriptures to consider: John 5: 15; John 6: 38; John 7:16; Col 1: 15, 1 John 4:9; John 10: 30 & John 17: 21 & 22; John 14:28; Acts 7: 55 & 56; Heb. 11:17; John 17:3; Matt 3: 16 & 17; 2 Cor. 6:6; Luke 11:20; Matt 24: 36-39

Several others Witnesses gave you other beliefs.

There are 6.6 million witnesses worldwide in 236 lands.

Answer 3

they're simplest dissociating from you seeing that the cult leaders are telling them to take action. The governing frame of JW don't comply with the ones equal specifications as element via individuals who had been at that degree and determined to give up. Those individuals within the higher echelons wish enlargement and finances to reside it up of their greater ranks, They might deny it, and their member might combat you teeth and nail to the look after the so name trustworthy and discreet slave which they don't seem to be,. IT is a brand new faith or cult. It has simplest over 90 years for the reason that the inception. Along the way in which they've made quite a lot of prophecies that experience fail. They deciphered revelation with flaws of a wide variety. Therefore, your dad and mom are following blind publications instead than truthfully helping you. They must now not assume you to make that individual determination with out ultimatums or placing worry for your brain akin to the tip is coming and you're now not are compatible to make. Nobody can utter the ones phrases with whole walk in the park seeing that all fall in need of the dignity everyday within the equal system they keep in mind severe fallacious doing: mendacity, dishonest, shady industry practices, roving eyes to the reverse intercourse, might disqualify a character for the dominion. All of the JW have train the ones tendencies and are training it correct now. Also they've further the ones needless magazines and books to aid others to realize the Bible. The Bible used to be written for all to learn and realize at their possess time and pace. Why might an extra journal and further books might be wanted while the Bible is the device that he supplied for individuals? They suppose the bible isn't whole in order that they believe their magazines make whole? Doubtful. JW have got to many flaws. They do not wish to admitted. They are boastful as they stroll at the road drawing near individuals condescendingly so they are able to real realize the way in which, however no frame demands them. You have got to make your selections and skim the Bible for your self if that's what you wish. The Bible is the real phrase and existence giver, now not Jehovah's Witnesses.

Answer 4

Jehovah's Witnesses use the standard 66-book bible; they are happy to use almost any bible translation but prefer those which have not removed the Divine Name ("YWHW", or "the Tetragrammaton" appears nearly 7,000 times in original manuscripts).

Jehovah's Witnesses are themselves Christians. They believe and teach that no salvation occurs without Christ, that accepting Christ's sacrifice is a requirement for true worship, that every prayer must acknowledge Christ, that Christ is the King of God's Kingdom, that Christ is the head of the Christian congregation, that Christ is immortal and above every creature, even that Christ was the 'master worker' in creating the universe!

Anti-Witnesses sometimes derided JWs as "not Christian" because Witnesses believe the bible to teach that Jesus and Jehovah are not the same person. Witnesses believe that Christ the Son is a distinct personage from God the Father; of course Father and Son are always in harmony.

Jehovah's Witnesses are also well-known for their intensive global preaching campaign, and the message that most of humanity will be resurrected to perfect human bodies in a restored paradise earth (after Armageddon).

Answer 5

Hi. My Wife and I are baptized Jehovah's Witnesses and we believe that Jehovah is God Almighty and that his Son is Jesus Christ. We believe that God's Kingdom is the only hope for mankind. We offer free home bible studies and study with millions of people around the world. If our studies want to use their own Bible translation that their comfortable with, that's fine. We will use any Bible. The truth is the truth.
Please visit our web site www.watchtower.org
We love sharing Bible truth with all people. All Jehovah's Witnesses are Brothers and Sisters that truly love Jehovah and his Son Jesus Christ. We all believe the same, there is no divisions. Please e mail any one of the Sisters that answered here and they would be happy to explain or answer any question you might have. Have a nice day !!!

Answer 6

They are a Christian sect that believe in Jesus Christ, but do not believe that He is a diety. They also do not believe that the Holy Spirit is a personage, just the power of God. Yes their Bible is different in the sense that it is a different translation. It still contains all the same books, chapters and verses as most Christian bibles. Bare in mind that there are many English translations of the bible (I have over 20 different translations) and the New World Translation that the Jehovah's Witness's use is just another translation, and although I am not a Jehovah's Witness I will say that their translation of the scriptures is a lot more acurate than many other translations you can buy.

Answer 7

Jehovah's Witnesses are a very exclusive organization of Christians who are members of, the Watchtower Society.

They don't believe in the typical Hell that many Christians do; rather that the wicked simply won't be resurrected from the grave.

Their main public duty is to inform the community that there will eventually be a paradise on earth, through a door-to-door method called Pioneering, and they can be resurrected by serving Jehovah instead of Satan.

They believe that they are the only true Christians. But so do Catholics and Protestants.

On a personal note, what does that say about me? I was raised by atheist parents - one who left Kingdom Hall because she felt repressed. I hope most Witnesses are friendlier than my mom's family is to me.

Answer 8

The Bible answers your question in Isaiah chapter 43. The nation of Israel (Jacob's descendants) is addressed by Jehovah God. He reminded them he'd redeemed them from Egypt then said, "You are my witnesses," is the utterance of Jehovah, "even my servant whom I have chosen, in order that you may know and have faith in me, and that you may understand that I am the same One. Before me there was no God formed, and after me there continued to be none. I - I amJehovah, and besides me there is no savior."

So a natural-born Israelite (or a prosylite to Judaism) is a Jehovah's witness. However, I note you are thinking about modern-day religious people called "Jehovah's Witnesses" and not Israelites. The only answer to "What do they believe" is, "Anything their Governing Body tells them to believe."

Is their Bible different to ours? Well, if by 'ours' you mean non-JWs who have Bibles, the answer is, yes, it is subtly and crucially different wherever 'our' Bibles refer to the deity of Christ. It is so different, they can quote that passage in Isaiah without understanding that Jehovah's words there prove Jesus could never be 'a god' created by him, or become 'savior'. No offense intended to modern JWs.

Answer 9

It is a very responsible thing to translate the Holy Scriptures from their original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek into modern speech. Translating the Holy Scriptures means rendering into another language the thoughts and saying of Jehovah God, the heavenly Author of this sacred library of 66 books that the holy men of long ago were inspired to write down for our benefit today.
That is a very sobering thought. The translators fo this work who fear and love the Divine Author of the Holy Scriptures, feel toward him a special responsibility to transmit his thoughts and declarations as accurately as possible. They also feel a responsibility toward the searching readers who depend on a translation for the inspired Word of the Most High God for their everlasting salvation.

Answer 10

They are a non-Christian cult who thinks they are the only true christian group in the world. They were started by Charles Taze Russel around the middle of the 1800's. He was an uneducated layman who started calling himself "Pastor Russell and called His "Group" Then New Milliniuel Dawn Bible Students". Later, they changed their name to Jevohah Witness'. They are run by the Watchtower org. They deny the classic doctrines of the Christian Faith. Such as: The Diety of Christ, The Bodily Resurrection of Christ, Salvation by Grace through Faith Alone. They have their own Translation of the Bible called the New World Translation. They have added words and deleted words in their translation to show that Jesus is not God. 99% of ALL greek scholars consider their "translation" to be a JOKE. The "scholars" that they quote are usally people that have beeb considered heritics. Any reputable scholar that they have quoted, is ALWAYS out of context. ALL reputable scholars that they have quoted have said that they do not believe what the Watchtower has them saying out of context. They require their members to "Study" the Watchtower Lit." along with the Bible, because the Watchtower Lit tells them what the verses "MEAN". When they come to your door, they SEEM like they know a lot, but their arguments are ALWAYS out of context. If you know your Bible and can refute their arguments, they will "start jumping" from verse to verse. Also, the men that translated the New World Translation had no training AT ALL in the Languages of the Bible. There is too much more to go into here. But if you wish, feel free to email me. I can probably answer any other questions you might have. For the last 33 years, I have studied their "doctrines" and have made evangelizing their members my lifes work....theBerean

Answer 11

My mother, The Christian, says the Jehovah's witnesses have changed the bible to suit themselves, for example by referring to Jesus as A God, not God. She says they are a cult, and not true Christians. They believe that they shouldnt accept blood even if they are dying, they believe that they are the 12,000 when in actual fact the 12,000 are the tribes of Judah.