Dear Jehovah's Witnesses, are these statements true about what you believe?

Question

1. Jehovah God is not a Trinity
2. The doctrine of the Trinity is inspired by Satan
3. Jesus Christ is a created being, who at one time did not exist (a.k.a.Michael the archangel)
4. The Holy Spirit is not a person but is "God's active force" i.e. gravity, electricity etc.
5. Heaven is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses
6. Heaven is limited only to 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses
7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians
8. There is no Hell (It is simply the grave)
9. There is no life after death (except for the 144,000)
10. Salvation is by good works not by Grace
11. Jesus did not rise from the dead bodily but as a spirit being
12. You are discouraged from attending college
13. The "first resurrection" occurred in 1918
14. Only Jehovah's Witnesses can understand the Bible
15. Jesus'second coming occurred in 1914 (only known to Jehovah's Witnesses)

Answer 1

As of now, this questioner has only listed 15 "statements"...

These are some glaring mistakes:

5. Jehovah, Jesus, and millions of angels live in heaven. Jehovah's Witnesses have never pretended that every human resurrected to heaven must be from among the Jehovah's Witness religion, and in fact they actually believe that thousands of persons are resurrected to heaven who have never read a Watchtower or set foot in a Kingdom Hall.

6. See 5.

7. See 5.

9. Nearly every human who has ever lived and died will be resurrected. Jehovah's Witnesses estimate that number as many billions.

10. False.
Salvation is a gift; anti-witnesses expose their true nature when they continue to spread this shameful lie.
(Ephesians 2:8-9) By this undeserved kindness, indeed, you have been saved through faith; and this not owing to you, it is God’s gift. No, it is not owing to works
(John 8:44) You are from your father the Devil... When he speaks the lie, he speaks according to his own disposition, because he is a liar and the father of the lie.

12. False.

13. Questioner's statement is intentionally misleading.
http://watchtower.org/e/20050501/article_02.htm

14. False.

15. False.

It is true that Jehovah's Witnesses are not loved by everyone.
http://jw-media.org/newsroom/human_rights.htm
Some people hate Jehovah's Witnesses out of ignorance, or over some misunderstanding. A few may have had a bad personal experience with an individual who claimed to be a Jehovah's Witness, and prejudicially extended their animus to this entire Christian religion.

However, it seems that the majority of anti-Witness hatred is motivated by religious intolerance and bigotry. A few may even be motivated against their Christian worship by the unseen 'god of this system of things', Satan the Devil.

(2 Corinthians 4:4) the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers

Interestingly, such "hatred" should be expected by true Christians in this time of the end, and it actually helps identify Jehovah's Witnesses as Christ's true disciples:

(John 15:19) If you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own. Now because you are no part of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.

(Luke 6:22) Happy are you whenever men hate you, and whenever they exclude you and reproach you and cast out your name as wicked for the sake of the Son of man.

(1 Peter 4:4) Because you do not continue running with them in this course to the same low sink of debauchery, they are puzzled and go on speaking abusively of you.

(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories. You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.

It seems signficant that the relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are the ones best known for their worldwide preaching work. Yet Jesus commanded that ALL who would call themselves "Christian" perform this public work:

(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.


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Answer 2

1. Jehovah God is not a Trinity

True
2. The doctrine of the Trinity is inspired by Satan

True

3. Jesus Christ is a created being, who at one time did not exist (a.k.a.Michael the archangel)
True

4. The Holy Spirit is not a person but is "God's active force" i.e. gravity, electricity etc.
True

5. Heaven is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses

In a sense, true. There are most before we took the name"Jehovah's Witnesses" but they served that function.

6. Heaven is limited only to 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses

See 5.

7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians

Very true

8. There is no Hell (It is simply the grave)

True
9. There is no life after death (except for the 144,000)

False.

10. Salvation is by good works not by Grace

False

11. Jesus did not rise from the dead bodily but as a spirit being

True

12. You are discouraged from attending college

False. Your own good sense discourages university attendance.

13. The "first resurrection" occurred in 1918

As far as we can tell, the first heavenly resurrection occurred then.


14. Only Jehovah's Witnesses can understand the Bible

Reality demonstrates that.

15. Jesus'second coming occurred in 1914 (only known to Jehovah's Witnesses)

False. It is not a second coming. It is his enthronement in the kingdom of the heavens. He only came back to his disciples by resurrecting them.

Answer 3

1. Correct. (John 14:28 Mark 13:32-33)
2. Correct. Comes from the Babylon Trinity.
(Eze 8:14,15 Jer 7:18 Gen 10:8)
3. Correct. Created (Col 1:15) Named Arch Angel (1Th 4:16)
4a. Holy Spirit is God’s Attributes
(Ezek. 3:14; Job 26:13; Ps. 8:3; Luke 11:20).
4b. Holy Spirit is God’s Power (Luk 3:22 Acts 1:8) and Authority (Acts 1:7)
5&6a. Heaven is only for Priest that will serve Jesus.
(Rev. 20:6 Daniel 7:27)
5&6b. God created the Earth to be lived on.
(Gen 2:15 Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:29)
7. Those who witness about the kingdom of God are true. (Matt 28:19, 1 COL 16:23,24)
8. Incorrect. Hell is the grave not a Hell fire. (John 11:11)
9. There is no afterlife. There is the hope of the resurrection by Jesus. (Jhn 11:43,44)
10. Incorrect. Jesus is Salvation. (2Ti 3:15)
11a. Correct. Jesus was resurrected by his father.
(1 Peter 1:21)
11b. Flesh can not exist in Heaven only spirit.
(1Cr 15:50 1Pe 3:18)
12. Scriptures encourage the increasing in the knowledge of God. (Col 1:10)
13. Incorrect. The first resurrection occurred at the time of Elijah. (1 Kings 17:22-24)
14a. Incorrect. Anyone can read and understand the bible.
14b. But there is only one faith that will be excepted by God. (Eph 4:5)
15. Incorrect. No one knows Jesus return but the father.
(Mar 13:32)

Answer 4

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. If you are interested in why we believe what we do I hope you will look up the scriptures
1) Deuteronomy 6:4 John 17:1-3/ True
2) 2Corinthians 4:4/ True (You might also consult history manuals to confirm this)
3) 1Peter 1:3, 1Thessalonians 4:16, Jude 9, John 1:14 & long list of other scriptures where Jesus is referred to as "begotten" Collosians1:15)/True
(Have to take care of something just now, will complete this later)
4)Genesis1:2, Acts 2:1-4(Hebrew, weru′ach. Besides being translated “spirit,” ru′ach is also translated “wind” and by other words that denote an invisible active force. Greek., pneu′ma; Latin., spi′ri·tus )Unlike gravity or electricity, it is specifically God directed to accomplish his will.
5&6)Revelation 14:1-3, Revelation 1:5; Isaiah 43:10-12;Luke 22:28-29/true
7)Isaiah 43:10-12; John 6:47-68/true
8)Ecclesiastes 9:5,10;Psalms 146:4;Job14:13;Acts 2:25-27/Hell does exist. The Biblical definition of hell, however is the common grave of all mankind.
9)Acts 24:15;John 5:28;John 11:25/ Since the dead are concious of nothing, all future life prospects rest with God and his power to resurrect.
10)Revelation 7:10;Acts 4:12; Matthew 10:22/false
11)1Corinthians 15:42-50; 1Peter 3:18/true
12)1Corinthians 1:20/False (Encouraged to keep it in proper perspective)
13)Colossians1:18;Revelation 1:5
14)Ephesians 4:5; Matthew 7:13-14.21;1Corinthians 1:10;John 6:68
15)Daniel 4:1-17;Psalms. 2:1-8; Daniel 7:13, 14; 1 Corinthians 15:23-25; Revelation 11:15; Revelation12:10
This is just a brief overview with a few scriptures that explain our beleifs. Since you have so many questions, I reccomend that you speak to one of Jehovah's Witnesses personally. hey can arrange an in depth discussion with you. Take advantage of the free home Bible study course they offer. It will answer all these questions and more.

Answer 5

I find it strange that your question and some others are directed to Witnesses yet there are always non witnesses who answer and just mislead and make a real mess of things.Anyway (and yes I am one of Jehovahs Witnesses)I will answer as you have listed the questions:
1.Yes
2.Trinity doctrine stems from pagan beliefs,so you could say Satan inspired.
3.Partly - Jesus Christ is a created spirit son of God.He was the first born of all creation and through him all other things were made,in the heavens and on the earth.There was a time that Jesus did not exist and yes his heavenly position is Michael the Archangel.
4.Yes,but Holy Spirit is not gravity or electricity.It is only likened to these invisible forces to help people understand.Jehovah uses His Holy Spirit to achieve his purposes.No it is not a person.
5.6.Heaven was created for spirit being only.And yes only 144000 faithful men and women from the earth are spirit anointed to rule as kings and priests with Christ over the earth.
7.There can only be one true religion.Research for yourself and discover which religion adheres solely to the Bible as the standard for all their beliefs.
8.Hell is not a Bible teaching.It is a man made doctrine to inspire fear among Christendoms followers.The word mistranslated in the Bible actually refers to the common grave of mankind.
9.There is hope of an resurrection for all those asleep in death.Whilst the anointed go straight to heaven providing they remained faithful till death.
10.The Bible does not teach automatice salvation.Faith and works afford us the opportunity for salvation.But salvation is a gift from God,and not a right.
11.Yes.
12.Witness children are encouraged to pursue Christian advancement over secular advancement.
13.Yes,and continues until all anointed take up their heavenly positions.
14.Jehovahs Witnesses have God's Holy Spirit and blessing.As such we have the wonderful priviledge of spiritual enlightenment to be able to have an accurate understanding of God's Holy Word
15.Bible prophecy points to 1914 as the time Christ became King of Jehovahs Heavenly Kingdom and began ruling .

Answer 6

WHAT JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES BELIEVE

Belief Scriptural Reason

Bible is God’s Word and 2 Tim. 3:16, 17;
is truth 2 Pet. 1:20, 21; John 17:17

Bible is more reliable Matt. 15:3; Col. 2:8
than tradition

God’s name is Jehovah Ps. 83:18; Isa. 26:4; 42:8, AS;
Ex. 6:3

Christ is God’s Son and Matt. 3:17; John 8:42; 14:28;
is inferior to Him 20:17; 1 Cor. 11:3; 15:28

Christ was first of God’s Col. 1:15; Rev. 3:14
creations

Christ died on a stake, Gal. 3:13; Acts 5:30
not a cross

Christ’s human life was Matt. 20:28; 1 Tim. 2:5, 6;
paid as a ransom for 1 Pet. 2:24
obedient humans

Christ’s one sacrifice Rom. 6:10; Heb. 9:25-28
was sufficient

Christ was raised from 1 Pet. 3:18; Rom. 6:9;
the dead as an immortal Rev. 1:17, 18
spirit person

Christ’s presence is in John 14:19; Matt. 24:3;
spirit 2 Cor. 5:16; Ps. 110:1, 2

We are now in the ‘time of Matt. 24:3-14; 2 Tim. 3:1-5;
the end’ Luke 17:26-30

Kingdom under Christ will Isa. 9:6, 7; 11:1-5;
rule earth in righteousness Dan. 7:13, 14; Matt. 6:10
and peace

Kingdom will bring ideal Ps. 72:1-4;
living conditions to earth Rev. 7:9, 10, 13-17; 21:3, 4

Earth will never be destroyed Eccl. 1:4; Isa. 45:18; Ps. 78:69
or depopulated

God will eliminate present Rev. 16:14, 16; Zeph. 3:8;
system of things in the Dan. 2:44; Isa. 34:2; 55:10, 11
battle at Har–Magedon

Wicked will be eternally Matt. 25:41-46; 2 Thess. 1:6-9
destroyed

People God approves will John 3:16; 10:27, 28; 17:3;
receive everlasting life Mark 10:29, 30

There is only one road to Matt. 7:13, 14; Eph. 4:4, 5
life

Human death is due to Rom. 5:12; 6:23
Adam’s sin

The human soul ceases to Ezek. 18:4; Eccl. 9:10;
exist at death Ps. 6:5; 146:4; John 11:11-14

Hell is mankind’s common Job 14:13, Dy;
grave Rev. 20:13, 14, AV (margin)

Hope for dead is 1 Cor. 15:20-22;
resurrection John 5:28, 29; 11:25, 26

Adamic death will cease 1 Cor. 15:26, 54; Rev. 21:4;
Isa. 25:8

Only a little flock of Luke 12:32; Rev. 14:1, 3;
144,000 go to heaven and 1 Cor. 15:40-53; Rev. 5:9, 10
rule with Christ

The 144,000 are born again 1 Pet. 1:23; John 3:3;
as spiritual sons of God Rev. 7:3, 4

New covenant is made with Jer. 31:31; Heb. 8:10-13
spiritual Israel

Christ’s congregation is Eph. 2:20; Isa. 28:16;
built upon himself Matt. 21:42

Prayers are to be directed John 14:6, 13, 14; 1 Tim. 2:5
only to Jehovah through Christ

Images should not be used in Ex. 20:4, 5; Lev. 26:1;
worship 1 Cor. 10:14; Ps. 115:4-8

Spiritism must be shunned Deut. 18:10-12; Gal. 5:19-21;
Lev. 19:31

Satan is invisible ruler of 1 John 5:19; 2 Cor. 4:4;
world John 12:31

A Christian ought to have no 2 Cor. 6:14-17; 11:13-15;
part in interfaith movements Gal. 5:9; Deut. 7:1-5

A Christian should keep Jas. 4:4; 1 John 2:15;
separate from world John 15:19; 17:16

Obey human laws that do not Matt. 22:20, 21;
conflict with God’s laws 1 Pet. 2:12; 4:15

Taking blood into body Gen. 9:3, 4; Lev. 17:14;
through mouth or veins Acts 15:28, 29
violates God’s laws

Bible’s laws on morals must 1 Cor. 6:9, 10; Heb. 13:4;
be obeyed 1 Tim. 3:2; Prov. 5:1-23

Sabbath observance was given Deut. 5:15; Ex. 31:13; Rom. 10:4;
only to Israel and ended Gal. 4:9, 10; Col. 2:16, 17
with Mosaic Law

A clergy class and special Matt. 23:8-12; 20:25-27;
titles are improper Job 32:21, 22

Man did not evolve but was Isa. 45:12; Gen. 1:27; Matt. 19:4
created

Christ set example that must 1 Pet. 2:21; Heb. 10:7;
be followed in serving God John 4:34; 6:38

Baptism by complete immersion Mark 1:9, 10; John 3:23;
symbolizes dedication Acts 19:4, 5

Christians gladly give public Rom. 10:10; Heb. 13:15;
testimony to Scriptural truth Isa. 43:10-12

Answer 7

You seem to have many of these wrong.
These statements are to stir up controversy.

#1 thing to remember, Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if he would just do one act of worship to him. Jesus refused. So Satan is behind every vile thing here on earth. And Michael threw him and his followers out of Heaven to the vicinity of the earth. He's mad and wants us all to die with him.

Jehovah God is the Almighty God. He will have no other gods before him. Ex20:3

God created his only begotten son, Michael the Archangel (pre-human existence) Jude 9, Daniel 10:13-12:1

We are not to sin against the Holy Spirit for there is no forgiveness of sin for that. Mattew12:31 The Spirit is God's helper.

Jehovah said he would take out of the nations a people for his name. All persons can become God's people. He does not want any to be destroyed but he wants all to gain life.

Jesus set the number in Revelation 14 of how many he would choose to rule with him in heaven.

Jehovah is the one true God and those worshiping him must worship with spirit and truth. They follow the lamb no matter where he goes. Jehovah's people are only interested in serving God. Their lives revolve around pure worship.

Jesus went to hell as did Lazarus and they came back from hell with no stories of a burning place. Christ said Lazarus had fallen asleep in death. Job begged to go to sleep in Sheol and be resurrected later..Job14:13

The bible says those that are asleep in death will be resurrected and be judged

Salvation cannot be earned as most think. It is an undeserved gift of God.

Jesus was resurrected on the 3rd day as a spirit and materialized a body when needed

College is a personal decision.

The first resurrection started in 1918/1919. No one could go to heaven unless Jehovah accepted the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ buying mankind back from Adamic sin.

The bible is easy to understand if you have someone to help you. I was raised Catholic and they did not encourage bible reading. And the masses were in Latin. I was ignorant of the Bible. I became a bible student and have learned That Jehovah God is a glorious, merciful God full of love and forgiveness.

Jesus will rule in the midst of his enemies. Daniels prophecy of the 70 weeks of years points to 1914 as the year Jesus would come into his Kingdom rule.

The 'fall' of Babylon the great has happened but the 'destruction' is what will happen soon. The cry of peace and security is also about to happen.

You guys don't have much time to get on the spiritual ark before the floodgates open and The great tribulation breaks out.

Then it will be too late to say you want to be one of God's servants. Contact Jehovah's Witnesses immediately and arrange for a bible study. You and your families lives depend on it.

Answer 8

Other Witnesses here have correctly answered your questions, and a few non-Witnesses have given incorrect answers.

There is much religious bias against Witnesses because we base our teachings on the Bible alone, not on church tradition or misleading interpretations.

Many religions claim to follow the concept of Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone!), but they end up with a mass of traditions and dogma instead.

I join with others in directing you to the site that officially explains our beliefs:

http://www.watchtower.org

Or, to the next Witness who calls at your door.

Answer 9

http://www.watchtower.org/e/jt/index.htm
This is a link to Jehovah's Witnesses Official Web Site.
This site will explain all our beliefs and you can also request a free home Bible study. We study with people all over the world free of charge.

Answer 10

and 9 is wrong: the multitude will live eternally on earth ruled over by the 144,000.
Number 14 is indirectly true: only Jehovah's discreet and faithful servant, the Brooklyn organization, can understand the Bible, and it gives this knowledge, with its greater light, to its faithful followers.