what is a johovahs witness?

Question

im just curious.

dont make it 690432130 words...

i just want to know what they believe.

thanks!

Answer 1

Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians who understand the Scriptures to teach that God's Kingdom by Christ Jesus is a real government which will soon replace all earthly governments.
(Daniel 2:44) God of heaven will set up a kingdom... It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite

That Kingdom will rule over the vast majority of mankind, most of whom will have been raised from the dead after Armageddon.
(John 11:23,24) Jesus said to her: “Your brother will rise.” Martha said to him: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.”
(Acts 24:15) There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.

Until that resurrection, there is no suffering in "hell", or the grave. Sometime after the resurrection, death and "hell" will themselves be 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

While a limitted number of humans will be resurrected to heaven to share in ruling over mankind, the vast majority (literally more than 99.9%) of Jehovah's Witnesses expect an EARTHLY hope, the same hope given to Adam and Eve.
(Genesis 1:28) God blessed them and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many and fill THE EARTH and subdue it [caps added]
(Genesis 2:17) You must not eat from it, for in the day you eat from it you will positively die [so never eating from that tree means never dying]

Interestingly, the Scriptures are full of references to this earthly hope.
(Psalms 37:11) 'the meek will possess the earth'
(Proverbs 2:21) 'upright will reside in the earth'
(Isaiah 45:18) 'God formed the earth to be inhabited'
(Matthew 5:5) 'the mild will inherit the earth'
(Revelation 21:3) The tent of God is with mankind

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/lmn/index.htm?article=article_10.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/rq/index.htm?article=article_06.htm
http://jw-media.org/beliefs/trueworship.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/

http://watchtower.org/e/dg/index.htm?article=article_11.htm

Answer 2

Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians who are knwon for preaching from house to house. (Acts 5:42)

The name "Jehovah's Witnesses" comes from the Bible book of Isaiah Chapter 43 Verses 10 and 12 which say:

"Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen...therefore ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and I am God." (American Standard Version of the Bible)

Jehovah's Witnesses are also known for not celebrating the various holidays. This is because they feel that these holidays are non-Christian in nature (for example, look up the origins of Easter and Christmas in an encyclopedia).

Also, Jehovah's Witnesses hold to high moral and spiritual values. They do not smoke, curse, get drunk, or fight. They do not participate in wars, even if they have to be throw into prison.

Here are a few links that discuss the beliefs of Jehovah's Witneses:

Answer 3

keepin' it short.....
J'sW's are Christians.
We believe in One God, not the Trinity.
And His name is YHWH aka Jehovah.
Believe the entire Bible to be God's Inspired Word.
An honest search of the Holy Scriptures is necessary to come to know Jehovah,
His Son & His purposes 4 mankind.
Speaking freely & openly about Jehovah & Jesus Christ.
Jesus is His Son-& Now Reigning King.
We believe Armageddon is near.
The Earth will be cleansed & Paradise Restored.
The Resurrection of all man.
(some won't be-God is the judge).

There how was that 4 short?
and there's about 690432120 more... ;~)

edit:
MAMAb--gave a really good article.
johnusmaximus1-- also.

Answer 4

Jehovah's Witnesses are members of a worldwide Christian religion who actively share with others information about God, whose name is Jehovah, and about his Son, Jesus Christ.

They base their beliefs solely on the principles found in the Holy Bible and view first-century Christianity as their model.

They believe that in addition to drawing one closer to God, living by Bible principles gives purpose to life, promotes strong family ties, and develops productive and honest citizens.



They feel that their allegiance belongs to God's Kingdom, which is viewed as an actual government. Thus they refrain from saluting the flag of any country or singing nationalistic songs. They are widely criticized for their literal interpretation of the scriptures that prohibit eating or storing blood. (Leviticus 17:13,14; Acts 15:28,29) This interpretation leads to the controversial conclusion that blood should not be transfused. [94] Practices that connote nationalism or false religion are avoided. Weddings, anniversaries, and funerals are typically observed; however, common celebrations and religious or national holidays such as birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are regarded as unchristian and are not celebrated.[95] Witnesses are perhaps best known for the vigorous efforts by all members to spread their beliefs throughout the world. They do this mainly by visiting people house to house,[96] [97] but also in a variety of other ways. They use Watchtower publications to explain their beliefs. Literature is published in many languages through a wide variety of books, magazines and other publications, with a small number being available in as many as 410 languages.

Answer 5

Jehovah's Witnesses are people whom follow all Christ's teachings and live their lives accordingly. They are people, they eat, drink, drive, have fun, and most of all preach the good news of God's Kingdom. Their main goals are to do the will of Jehovah God. They are happy to talk to anyone about God's Kingdom and what it will do for him/her especially those that hate lawlessness and hungry for righteousness. Jehovah's Witnesses can be found world wide and they have the same kind of hearts (transparent).

Jehovah's Witnesses love the one true God and love their neighbors.

Answer 6

we are families just like anyone else. we worship Jehovah God and follow his son Jesus Christ command at Matthew 28 verse 19 and 20. many on here will slander us because they turned there back on Jehovah or they know nothing about us. if you want to learn about Jehovah Witnesses please visit a kingdom hall or the website at www.watchtower.org.

Answer 7

The article on this link will share with you what we believe and do. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask one of Jehovah's Witnesses themselves, not someone of another religion because they most likely won't be able to answer your question!

http://watchtower.org/e/jt/index.htm?article=article_03.htm

Answer 8

They are followers of Christ and worshippers of his father and God, Jehovah.

Exd 34:14 for thou shalt worship no other god: for Jehovah, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

Answer 9

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.

What beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses set them apart as different from other religions?

(1) Bible: Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God, and instead of adhering to a creed based on human tradition, they hold to the Bible as the standard for all their beliefs.

(2) God: They worship Jehovah as the only true God and freely speak to others about him and his loving purposes toward mankind. Anyone who publicly witnesses about Jehovah is usually identified as belonging to the one group—“Jehovah’s Witnesses.”

(3) Jesus Christ: They believe, not that Jesus Christ is part of a Trinity, but that, as the Bible says, he is the Son of God, the first of God’s creations; that he had a prehuman existence and that his life was transferred from heaven to the womb of a virgin, Mary; that his perfect human life laid down in sacrifice makes possible salvation to eternal life for those who exercise faith; that Christ is actively ruling as King, with God-given authority over all the earth since 1914.

(4) God’s Kingdom: They believe that God’s Kingdom is the only hope for mankind; that it is a real government; that it will soon destroy the present wicked system of things, including all human governments, and that it will produce a new system in which righteousness will prevail.

(5) Heavenly life: They believe that 144,000 spirit-anointed Christians will share with Christ in his heavenly Kingdom, ruling as kings with him. They do not believe that heaven is the reward for everyone who is “good.”

(6) The earth: They believe that God’s original purpose for the earth will be fulfilled; that the earth will be completely populated by worshipers of Jehovah and that these will be able to enjoy eternal life in human perfection; that even the dead will be raised to an opportunity to share in these blessings.

(7) Death: They believe that the dead are conscious of absolutely nothing; that they are experiencing neither pain nor pleasure in some spirit realm; that they do not exist except in God’s memory, so hope for their future life lies in a resurrection from the dead.

(8) Last days: They believe that we are living now, since 1914, in the last days of this wicked system of things; that some who saw the events of 1914 will also see the complete destruction of the present wicked world; that lovers of righteousness will survive into a cleansed earth.

(9) Separate from the world: They earnestly endeavor to be no part of the world, as Jesus said would be true of his followers. They show genuine Christian love for their neighbors, but they do not share in the politics or the wars of any nation. They provide for the material needs of their families but shun the world’s avid pursuit of material things and personal fame and its excessive indulgence in pleasure.

(10) Apply Bible counsel: They believe that it is important to apply the counsel of God’s Word in everyday life now—at home, in school, in business, in their congregation. Regardless of a person’s past way of life, he may become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses if he abandons practices condemned by God’s Word and applies its godly counsel. But if anyone thereafter makes a practice of adultery, fornication, homosexuality, drug abuse, drunkenness, lying, or stealing, he will be disfellowshipped from the organization.

(The above list briefly states some outstanding beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses but by no means all the points on which their beliefs are different from those of other groups.)

If you would like further information & learn more - please get in touch with Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit their official web site - http://www.watchtower.org

Answer 10

They ARE Christians
They ARE NOT a cult
They DO NOT celebrate anything
They go DOOR TO DOOR preaching
They are NICE people