concerning Jehova's Witnesses?

Question

i am not trying to bug you guys or anything but i ahve a question. isnt your religion based on the fact that the world would en in 2000? or was that a prophecy? also since it didnt what's the explanation for the world not ending? every time i asked someone they think i'm jsut harassing them!

Answer 1

The eschatology teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses never even hinted regarding the year 2000.

Jehovah's Witnesses have never pretended that they are infallible or inspired. Jehovah's Witnesses have never pretended that they experience miraculous messages from God or Christ. For more than a century, Jehovah's Witnesses have always presented their suppositions as the result of sincere bible research, rather than as "predictions" or "prophesying".

Jehovah's Witnesses apply the term "prophet" only in a very limited sense to themselves as a religion, not to individuals. The Scriptures indicate that whenever Jehovah purposes to execute judgment upon a people, he always makes arrangement for a 'prophet's work' as a warning. Their self-description as a "prophet" (in this limited sense) does not indicate special inspired knowledge or foreknowledge, but their willingness to perform Christ's assigned warning work in our day leading up to Armageddon.

What group is working harder than Jehovah's Witnesses to preach God's message globally (as Noah did before the Deluge)?

(Amos 3:7) For the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will not do a thing unless he has revealed his confidential matter to his servants the prophets.

(2 Peter 2:5) Noah, a preacher of righteousness...

(Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.


Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20000622/
http://watchtower.org/e/19990715/article_02.htm

Answer 2

Isnt your religion based on the fact that the world would en in 2000? or was that a prophecy???

No. There were some, but not all, Witnesses who around 1975 thought that that was when Jehovah would bring about Armegedon and restore things on the Earth. My Mom said she remembered someone asking her in 74 what she would do if 75 came and went with no real change. She chuckled and said the same thing I have done every year, live my life. She explained that according to Bible prophecy it didn't make sense to believe that 75 would be "the year" for one thing, not even Jesus knows the day or the hour. Contrary to what some on here have claimed she and many others are still Witnesses after 75.

Thanks for being polite, and I hope this helps.

Answer 3

I've read their book Jehovah's Witneses proclaimers of God's Kingdom where you'll find the history on Jehovah's Witnesses. I'm aware of the 1975 Year of the End of World and many witnesses sold their properties. When it did not come, yes, some witnesses left the JW organization.

But many Jehovah's Witnesses, although hoped that the 1975 assumption would be true, did not focused so much on it. But instead, continued to serve their God, Jehovah and trusted in Him. Becuase of that trust in God, when the end of the world didn't come or the Armageddon which is what the JW call it in 1975 that didn't weakend their faith.

It is true that the Witnesses had long shared the belief that the Thousand Year Reign of Christ would follow after 6,000 years of human history which points to the year in 1975. Many Witnesses were under the assumption that by 1975 Armageddon would be finished, and Satan would ceased.

But notice what their member of the Governing Body said at the convention held in Baltimore, Maryland about the matter.

Frederick Franze said, "‘It could. But we are not saying. All things are possible with God. But we are not saying. And don’t any of you be specific in saying anything that is going to happen between now and 1975. But the big point of it all is this, dear friends: Time is short. Time is running out, no question about that."

Those Witnesses who listened to Frederick Franz stayed strong in faith and kept their love for Jehovah. Those who did not and focused instead on the salvation that the Governing Body themselves said "do not be specific on saying anything"-- and trusted not Jehovah but themselves were washed away and lost the faith.

I do not believe that JW are preaching that the end is coming in the year 2000. Yes, maybe their Governing Body may had made some assuption but again they never, not to my knowledge even insisted to focused on the dates or years. In fact, they preach the opposite: to be prepared for no one knows the day or time; it will come like a thief in the night. It will come when it is less expected.

I am not a jehova's witness but i do study their religion and to be frank, i believe they have the truth.

Answer 4

I never heard of a prediction that the world would end in 2000. There is no pre-ordained time. Jesus said that 'no man can know the hour or day when I return.' You simply need to look out for the signs of the tribulation which involves the signing of a 7-year peace treaty between the Western powers and the Middle East. At the end of this period Jesus will return to Earth and Armageddon will commence.

Answer 5

Truth is knowledge! No one knows the time when this will come to pass, except God Himself. But you can learn more about this time and event through scriptural tutoring/studying! Why not invite a member of Jehovah's Witnesses into your home, next time they come knocking on your door, with their message of hope by way of Jehovah God's Kingdom fast approaching with Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace who will exact vengeance and restore order throughout this demoralized and ungodly state this world and it's societies have it and is fast declining.

Answer 6

I am not a jehovahs witness but have done alot of research into their beliefs. They have had to change their doctrine several times as to the 144,000 they claim will be in heaven I went to a memorial service at easter that they have for Jesus and was quiet amused... they had it counted on how many are already in Heaven and how many are yet to still be chose they said there was like 136,000 already there and they know this based on the number of ppl in there denomination that has taken communion. The ones that dont take communion will inherit the earth the ones that do will go to Heaven and be with Jehovah.

From what I have found out nothing they have is based on Prophesy of the BIBLE

When I went to that memorial service for Christ my first question was why do you morn the death of a man that is ALIVE they had no answer for me

Answer 7

1 Thessalonians 5:2 For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

The Bible says that we cannot know when Christ will come and that the Lord will not reveal the time to anyone...it will be like a thief in the night or a runaway train. There are many cults who have claimed to know when the world would end...Jehovah's Witnesses, Sukyo Mahikari, Moonies, the crazies to drank the poision kool-aid...bottom line is that no one knows and no one ever will. Typically when the end doesn't come when these groups claim...my husband was a member of Sukyo Mahikari for a time...the leaders of the cults will say "the path to the truth is getting brighter" or they will claim that God has spared them due to their obidience.

Answer 8

I'm no fan of the Jehovah's Witnesses. In fact, I have a very strong, personal grudge against the organization, and it feels odd to stick up for them.

That said, I must say that they said no such thing. I don't know where you got it, but I've never seen or heard of that prediction. Whoever told you this is feeding you misinformation.

Answer 9

we as Jehovah Witnesses do not know when Jehovah is going to make the new world. we are imperfect just like you and do make mistakes. www.watchtower.org. in revelation only 144,000 will go to heaven and be with Jehovah and Jesus Christ. it is in the king james bible also. it also talks about the meek shall live on earth forever what Adam and Eve lost. Jehovah did not make the earth just to burn it up. if we where in heaven, why would Jehovah put us on earth, to grow old, get sick and die just to go back to heaven. when Jehovah had the flood in Noah's day, Jehovah did not destroy the earth but the wicked people.

Answer 10

I'm not a JW but I can see your point.
It could be like any one else, anxious as to their teaching of a new world. The beginning of a new century would be nice to employ their new world.
The important point is these people are, as the Bible says at Matt. 24:14, Preaching this good news. World wide.
Peace......