Jehovah Witness:Basic Theology
God is a single being,not a Trinity.He is not all-knowing or present everywhere.First, God created Michael the Archangel, through whom God later created all other things,such as the earth,the universe,and all mankind.This took place over exactly 42,000 years.When it was time for the birth of a savior, Michael became a man, in the form of Jesus Christ.He was without sin and kept every law of God. Jesus was put to death on a torture stake.It is here that He bore the sins of all mankind (except for Adam).Later, Jesus rose from death in spirit, but did not rise in physical form.Followers are then asked to maintain a modest appearance & demeanor, refusing to vote in government elections, salute the American flag, join the U.S. armed forces, or celebrate birthdays and Christmas. Outside the organization,Christendom is considered demonic.Christianity is deemed apostate,filled with pastors who are antichrists, in churches run by Satan,who support the governments.
2007-08-12
03:56:42
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I got this off of a web site some one sent me. I add to shorten it because it was very long.
I mean no offense to you I just want to know if this is your beliefs. Please every one answer respectfully I am not asking this to start a fight or an argument I just want to know.
Thank you for your time.
2007-08-12
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Some of your information is correct.
I suggest you contact your local JWs if you really want to know as you don't know who is really one of them here.
Me for example , I am not one
2007-08-12 04:07:06
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answered by pestie58 the spider hunter 6
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Jehovah is all knowing, He just doesn't use this every second of every day.
Just because a person can lift 500 pounds, doesn't mean that is all the person does.
When Abraham offered up his son, Jehovah stopped him and said 'Now I know you are faithful'
Instead of knowing everything about every creation, Jehovah allows us to 'show' our faith.
Rev 3:1-6 shows we can have our names removed from the book of the life.
If Jehovah chooses to know who will be on and who will be off, why would he have to remove names?
Based on the fact that the 7th created day is still going, (Hebrews chapter 4) Since Adam was created 6,000 years ago, the creation days have to be at least 6,000 years in length.
How long ago the angels, the heavens and the earth were created, who knows. Gen 1:1,2
The 6 creation days were only to prepare the earth for life.
Jesus is the First Born of all creation (Col 1:15, Rev 3:14)
Jesus said his followers would be no part of the world.
Jesus said Satan gives power and authority to the world's governments
Jesus said he is going to distroy the small and the great including kings of this world.
Jesus was resurrected by Jehovah as a spirit to heaven,
Since flesh and blood can not be in heaven, Jesus physical body would be useless. 1 Cor 15.
Jesus taught us to worship his Father
Jesus taught us that the soul can be destroyed.
Paul taught that you cannot mix true and false worship.
These are just a few items that explain what the bible really teaches.
Eph 1:3, 17, May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ grant you wisdom.
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2007-08-12 13:37:17
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answered by TeeM 7
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Let's see. Yes to single beings. No to 42,000 years. Jesus coming to earth as a ransom in exchange for Adam's sin. If he had taken back his human form, it would have made his sacrifice void. Our loyalty is to God's Kingdom government, not any worldly one. We have nothing to do with celebrations with pagan worship origins as the Bible tells us.
With everything going on in the news today, is there any doubt false Christianity or Christendom has little to do with the Bible or Jehovah? Are not these same churches supporting the governments the Bible says Satan is in control of? (John 114:30; 2Cor. 4:4;Ephes. 6:12)
2007-08-12 04:53:11
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answered by grnlow 7
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JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES believe in Almighty God, Jehovah, Creator of the heavens and the earth. The very existence of the intricately designed wonders in the universe surrounding us reasonably argues that a supremely intelligent and powerful Creator produced it all.
WHAT JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES BELIEVE
God's name is Jehovah Ps. 83:18; Isa. 26:4; 42:8, AS; Ex. 6:3
Christ is God's Son and is inferior to Him Matt. 3:17; John 8:42; 14:28; 20:17; 1 Cor. 11:3; 15:28
Christ was first of God's creations Col. 1:15; Rev. 3:14
Christ died on a stake, not a cross Gal. 3:13; Acts 5:30
Christ's human life was paid as a ransom for obedient humans Matt. 20:28; 1 Tim. 2:5, 6; 1 Pet. 2:24
Christ was raised from the dead as an immortal spirit person 1 Pet. 3:18; Rom. 6:9; Rev. 1:17, 18
Christ's presence is in spirit John 14:19; Matt. 24:3; 2 Cor. 5:16; Ps. 110:1, 2
Kingdom under Christ will rule earth in righteousness and peace Isa. 9:6, 7; 11:1-5; Dan. 7:13, 14; Matt. 6:10
Kingdom will bring ideal living conditions to earth Ps. 72:1-4; Rev. 7:9, 10, 13-17; 21:3, 4
Earth will never be destroyed or depopulated Eccl. 1:4; Isa. 45:18; Ps. 78:69
God will eliminate present system of things in the battle at Har-Magedon Rev. 16:14, 16; Zeph. 3:8; Dan. 2:44; Isa. 34:2; 55:10, 11
The human soul ceases to exist at death Ezek. 18:4; Eccl. 9:10; Ps. 6:5; 146:4; John 11:11-14
Hell is mankind's common grave Job 14:13, Dy; Rev. 20:13, 14, AV (margin)
Hope for dead is resurrection 1 Cor. 15:20-22; 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 144,000 go to heaven and rule with Christ Luke 12:32; Rev. 14:1, 3; 1 Cor. 15:40-53; Rev. 5:9, 10
The 144,000 are born again as spiritual sons of God 1 Pet. 1:23; John 3:3; Rev. 7:3, 4
New covenant is made with spiritual Israel Jer. 31:31; Heb. 8:10-13
For more details on what Jehovah's Witnesses believe goto www.watchtower.org
2007-08-12 07:14:47
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answered by keiichi 6
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2016-10-02 04:06:55
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answered by Anonymous
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Some of it is correct, mostly seems to be half truths. Case in point, the 42,000 years thing is pretty funny. Never heard that before. Your best bet is to talk to a Witness, in the real world, Bible in hand. If that isn't an option the ONLY website that is run by us/guaranteed to be completely accurate is http://www.watchtower.org
2007-08-13 05:57:14
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answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7
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For the most part, what you posted is accurate. But don't believe everything you read on the Internet. If there is something you want to know about us, it would be better to contact Jehovah's Witnesses directly.
2007-08-12 04:07:50
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answered by LineDancer 7
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Why does the Jehovah Witnesses believers continue to use the name Jehovah? Haven't they read That God in the book of Jeremiah forbade the use of the name Jehovah? To whom are they witnessing for? is there a court case for Jehovah?for sure in Hebrrew there is no letter J so what happens next.
2007-08-12 04:09:43
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answered by Huzur 2
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I was a practicing JW for many years, and that seems pretty accurate to me.
I'm a little confused by Achtung's "No" unless he just typed that in and is going to elaborate later.
The 42,000 years is arrived at by their belief there were six 'creative' days and each one was 7,000 years long.
2007-08-13 06:38:02
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answered by steervase 2
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This is what they were teaching when I was a child in the organization. So far as I know, this is still what my parents, who have been active JWs for 35 years believe.
2007-08-12 07:23:17
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answered by Simon Peter 5
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