You can then say, you got the trinity out of these. The claims of this document are evidentially and historically incorrect. Explaining the trinity to the jehovahs witnesses by jay hess1 the jehovahs witnesses2 hereafter abbreviated as jws hold to an arianlike theology insisting that the father alone is the one true god with the son being michael the archangel who is above all other angels. This misunderstanding you seem to have about the trinity is understandable. Four dangers of the jehovahs witnesses witnesses in.
Trinity is of pagan origin refuted brace yourself for the single most satanic and deceptive booklet ever printed in world history. Explaining the trinity to the jehovahs witnesses by jay hess1 the jehovah s witnesses2 hereafter abbreviated as jws hold to an arianlike theology insisting that the father alone is the one true god with the son being michael the archangel who is above all other angels. This should be made clear when talking to a jehovah s witness. It was this created michael who became the jw jesus i. I have noticed that when watchtower literature addresses the subject of the trinity, they almost always misrepresent it. Does the watchtower say the bible teaches the trinity. The watchtower teaches that jehovah god created michael the archangel before the foundation of the world. Ix is also worded quite differently than the trinity brochures version. Women cannot assume the role of a male and instruct the congregation. The apostles would greet one another with a similar phrase. If you can get a jehovahs witness to merely read this one page, they will leave the organization. Choose a language from the language box, and click search to see the publications and formats available in that language. If caught, some things jehovah s witnesses cant do are very serious and can result in disfellowshipping or disassociation. School and jehovahs witnessesthe brochure is helping.
Michael was his only begotten son by virtue of the fact that he was the only creature directly created by jehovah. Tertullian and the trinity brochure jehovahs witness. Dec 29, 2014 jehovah s witnesses and the trinity tim martin. Examples of numerous misquotes are included in this article, showing that such trust is not warranted. Pdf session 3, jehovahs witnesses, the deity of christ, and the. These verses and others are more fully developed in the plurality study, which is a powerful tool for witnessing to the witnesses. The group now known as the jehovah s witnesses was founded in 1879 by charles taze russell, a pennsylvania businessman. The jehovahs witnesses are the undisputed world champions of false prophecy. It provides a scholarly answer to watchtower arguments concerning the origin and history of the trinity. According to jehovah witnesses, the trinity is a satanic dogma of apostate christianity that prevents people from knowing the true god, jehovah. A woman should not pray in the presence of a baptized male jw. Jehovahs witnesses free, downloadable life guide a counterfeit kingdom or not. Jehovahs witnesses say they are the only true christians, but they are neither protestant nor catholic. Most jehovah s witnesses havent taken the time to understand how the trinity works and the many variations of it.
How to use the back of a napkin to prove to a jehovahs witness. The disgusting idolatry of the religions of christendom and pagandom has been set aside by jehovahs restored people. The history of the watchtower bible and tract society has gone through many doctrinal changes and prophetical allusions. Believing in a trinity doesnt mean that you believe in three different gods in one. Only a few years ago, their foundational booklet openly attacked the doctrine of the trinity and other orthodox doctrines. Yet, the watchtower says that if you read the bible by itself, you will end up believing these doctrines.
Teachings that led to the development of the trinity began to be officially formulated in 325 c. Our kingdom ministry1990 part 1did jesus and his disciples teach the trinity doctrine. While i dont subscribe to a trinity doctrine, this brochure as jehovah s witnesses refer to it has a dishonest approach to research on the subject. Examining a publication of the watchtower society should you believe in the trinity is jesus christ the almighty god. Jehovah s witnesses are a people of faith that many of us likely dont know that much about. Watch tower publications watchtower online library. Pointbypoint response to the watchtower booklet, should you believe in the trinity. In fact, the god of the bible is never described as being part of a trinity. Jehovah s witness discussion forum the place to discuss anything relating to jehovah s witnesses and the watchtower bible and tract society. And the fact that the trinity brochure is not using traditional translations such as the antenicene fathers volumes that i link to is made more obvious when we notice that the first quote from praxeas ch. While i dont subscribe to a trinity doctrine, this brochure as jehovahs witnesses refer to it has a dishonest approach to research on the subject. Stafford, a jehovahs witness, focuses primarily on ron rhodess work, reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses, but also quotes other works written in opposition to the society.
I recently received a copy of this document, should you believe in the trinity, from a coworker after we had eaten lunch. You, whose name is jehovah, you alone are the most high over all the earth. May 05, 2018 the trinity doesnt have three sons does it. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. A beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses. The term trinity is not in the bible, but the doctrine is. The jehovah s witnesses are the popular name for the members of the watchtower bible and tract society, or simply the watchtower. It was published in 1989 by the jehovah s witnesses and was read by many millions of people. Here is a bit more information that will shed light on the trinity.
But quibbling about full quotes in the trinity brochure is useless. In the 1870s he organized a bible study and by 1880 there were 30 congregations following his teaching. Then we will look at the best verses to use in demonstrating the truth of the trinity to jehovahs witnesses. The beliefs of jehovahs witnesses and how they differ from mainstream. Pdf session 3, jehovahs witnesses, the deity of christ. The jehovah s witnesses have a history of failed prophecies.
There are plenty of sources that agree that the trinity is not explicit in the scriptures, and it is only theological opinion that says the trinity is there at all. Most objections jehovahs witnesses raise against the doctrine of the trinity can be. Ix is also worded quite differently than the trinity brochure s version. The traditional christian idea that god is a trinity of father, son and holy. Older watchtower publications have also been scanned and made available on the internet archive at. Its doctrines were originally based on some bizarre teachings which russell revealed in his six volume series of books.
Its not as simple as asking, is there a trinity or not. How to use the back of a napkin to prove to a jehovahs witness that jesus is god. Why mormons and jehovahs witnesses are not christians. Welcome to the jehovah s witness discussion forum jw. A recent question asked if the quotations in this jehovah s witness booklet were full and accurate.
Examining should you believe in the trinity a jw booklet. This is what makes greg staffords new book, jehovahs witnesses defended. The doctrine of the trinity is that there are three persons in one god. According to the new catholic encyclopedia, the creed attributed to the council of nicaea set out the first official definition of. We answer the questions of how they got their start, what their core beliefs are, and how many people ascribe to this faith in the world today below. Their theology includes a doctrine of progressive revelation, however, which allows their leaders to change biblical interpretations and. Jesus is not the only person to give witness about his god and father. Study questions for the brochure should you believe in the trinity.
Jehovah s witnesses use it door to door to convert people to their false doctrine. What do jehovahs witnesses believe about the trinity. What to tell one of jehovahs witnesses concerning the trinity. Historical watchtower publications recent publications appear on the watchtowers official site at wol the most comprehensive site to download historical publications is. The jehovah s witnesses jws have denied the doctrine of the trinity for many years, even publishing a pamphlet titled should you believe in the trinity. Session 3, jehovahs witnesses, the deity of christ, and the trinity. Apr 24, 2015 home jehovahs witnesses and the trinity. Simply click on a link to viewdownload a publication. This book includes over 100 pages of photocopied documentation of the publications misquoted and misrepresented in the watchtowers should you believe in the trinity. Audio books and signlanguage videos are also available in many languages. It is used by jehovahs witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes. Praised be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, 1 peter 1. Study the bible by topic with the help of these downloadable books and brochures. Their trinity brochure answering jehovahs witnesses.
Here you will find links to watchtower brochures used by jehovah s witnesses. Jehovah s witnesses believe there is only one true god. Explaining the trinity to the jehovahs witnesses biblical answers. Jehovah s witnesses report friends and family members who are breaking the rules three more things jehovah s witnesses cant do. If you are reading these verses to a jehovah s witness, he might say something like, are you trying to show the trinity from these verses. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovah s witnesses. Anyway, i have been looking online for a pdf of that notorious booklet from the early 90s i believe should you believe in the trinity. In fact, a couple of jehovah s witnesses left me a magazine earlier this year in which the doctrine of the trinity was misrepresented.
Simply click on a link to view or download a brochure. However, in order to support their arian based doctrine, watchtower inaccurately defines the trinity, resorts to misquoting sources, and fail to acknowledge the large number of christians that do not worship a trinitarian god. Here you will find links to watchtower brochures used by jehovahs witnesses. Jehovah s witnesses base their beliefs on the bible, which they regard as the inspired, inerrant word of god. In 1989, jehovah s witnesses received a publication designed to destroy the christian belief in the trinity, the belief that the one, true, almighty god of the bible has revealed himself in three persons, the father, the son, and the holy spirit. The jehovah s witnesses insist that there is one translation that is faithful to the word of god. Jehovah s witness stunned at irrefutable verses that prove jesus is god. Jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective. Our mission is to extend as much love as possible to our brothers and sisters around the world through our creations. A pagebypage response to the watchtower societys 1986 brochure. Nov 24, 2008 the information in the brochure is accurate.
Jehovah s witnesses teach that the trinity is an apostate doctrine borrowed or adapted from pagan religious beliefs in triads of gods. What do jehovahs witnesses believe about the trinity, jesus. How to use the back of a napkin to prove to a jehovahs. More than two billion people profess to be christian, but most belong to churches that teach the trinity doctrine. The fundamental doctrinal issue that distinguishes them from orthodox christianity is the trinity. Any conclusions drawn by jehovah s witnesses when it comes to the trinity hinge not on the word of. Misquotes, deception and lies jehovahs witnesses are told to have complete trust in the information the governing body provides them. Should you believe in the trinity our comments and expose of booklet. Jehovah s witnesses do not believe that god is a trinity and use this as indication that they alone worship truth. Mar 19, 20 at times, the watchtower uses the straw man technique of misdefining the trinity doctrine as three gods in one, such as in the following quote, so as to attack this incorrect definition. The original scripture index has been replaced with one using the page numbers of this revision, rather than using the section and question numbers. The watchtower bible and tract society is the religious organization that is in control of what jehovahs witnesses believe and what they are to teach others. To witness for the organization is considered a necessary. Below are 10 facts about this group which branched off from orthodox christianity in the late 1800s.
It is good for us to be challenged concerning our beliefs because we must consequently study the issues involved for ourselves. Although some brochures look like duplicates, they are not. Reagan the jehovah s witnesses are the undisputed world champions of false prophecy. The original scripture index has been replaced with one using the page numbers of this revision. Jehovah the father created jesus known then as michael as his.
The mormon religion officially known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or lds and the jehovah s witness organization also known as the watchtower both share a common foundational doctrine. The jehovahs witnesses cults lamb and lion ministries. However, the doctrine of the trinity owed nothing to pagan triads of deities and was formulated by christians on the basis of the teachings of scripture. Trinity jehovah s witnesses do not believe that god is a trinity and use this as indication that they alone worship truth. The worst example of dishonesty amongst watchtower literature regards the trinity. Mar 14, 2011 therefore, if conclusions are quoted to show the development of the doctrine of the trinity as coming after the time of jesus and his apostles, a full quote would not necessarily add anything. When attacking the trinity doctrine, the watchtower resorts to a multitude of deceptive tactics, including the straw man technique of misdefining the trinity, misquoting sources, and presenting specifically false information. For example, they predicted that armageddon and the end of the world would come in 1975. Enter part of the title to see matching publications. Why do you say that mormons and jehovahs witnesses are not christians. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. A christian perspective, may 27, 1994 april 24, 2015 dr. Posted in deity of christ, jehovah s witnesses, trinity tagged cults, dalcour, jehovah s witness, jw, objections, oneness, trinity, triune post navigation.
Brochure see also watch tower publications appreciation for. I plan to give this apostasy back to him after one reading. The jehovah s witnesses false prophecy gone to seed. My side of a dialog with a jehovahs witness concerning the trinity. In this column down to the bottom, we will expose the satanic quoting practices of the watchtower. I presented the teacher with the brochure school and jehovahs witnesses. Why you should believe in the trinity, an answer to jehovah s witnesses baker house books, grand rapids michigan, 17. I would like to refer to it in some upcoming phone calls to a dub relative, and would appreciate if someone could hook me up.
I pointed out its cooperative attitude, showing that jehovahs people want to be partners with the teachers. View or download brochures published and used by jehovahs witnesses. This is an authorized web site of jehovah s witnesses. We have organized publications in the year that the works were published, and in descending order. Why they are not christians answering the question. Russell had been a presbyterian, a congregationalist, and an adventist before he formed the jehovahs witnesses. The should you believe in the trinity magazine is perhaps the most deceptive magazine ever published by the watchtower. Other things are looked down upon or judged negatively by individuals within the organization. If you can get a jehovah s witness to merely read this one page, they will leave the organization. The watchtower says that the trinity, the deity of christ, and the physical resurrection of christ are all false doctrines. I suggested he might prefer to keep this brochure as a guide for understanding our child and other witness students he may have in years to come.
Formally known as the watchtower bible and tract society, the organization was founded by charles taze russell in 1879. Jw printables free printables for jehovahs witnesses. The organization of jehovahs witnesses is a religious organization that witnesses to others by distributing watchtower publications door to door and by evangelizing with three primary messages that jehovah alone is god, not the trinity that governments and other organized religions are. Its doctrines were originally based on some bizarre teachings which russell revealed in his six volume series of books called studies in scripture. Pat zukeran provides christians with a biblical perspective on countering the false teaching of jehovahs witnesses regarding the nature of god and the trinity. At this point we need to look at verses jehovahs witnesses use to attempt to disprove the trinity and learn how to refute these arguments. Should you beleive in the trinity brochure, published by. According to the jehovahs witnesses, there is no trinity. My side of a dialog with a jehovah s witness concerning the trinity. Jehovah s witnesses, also known as the watch tower bible and tract society with headquarters in brooklyn, new york, was officially founded in 1884 as the zions watch tower and tract society originally the zions watch tower in 1879, officially adopting the name of jehovah s witnesses in 1931, by charles taze russell 18521916. Jehovahs witnesses 10 things to know about their beliefs. Objections to the doctrine of the trinity by jehovahs.
The translation is full of alternate readings that do not have textual warrant in either the greek or the hebrew. Russells adventist background and study of the bible led him to conclude, among other things, that the second coming of christ would occur in 1914, that hellfire did not exist, and god was not a trinity. These personal pronouns point to his personhood, crushing the idea that the holy spirit is purely a force or some impersonal energy, as jehovah witnesses contend. The leaders of the jehovah s witnesses claim to speak for jehovah god with prophetic authority but they have made many prophecies that failed to come true. The new world translation, first published in 1950, and now translated into over 150 different languages.
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