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They are a true religious organization! . This is why: . Isaiah 28:14-15 Therefore hear the word of Jehovah, YOU braggarts, YOU rulers of this people who are in Jerusalem: 15 Because YOU men have said: “We have concluded a covenant with Death; and with She´ol we have effected a vision; the overflowing flash flood, in case it should pass through, will not come to us, for we have made a lie our refuge and in falsehood we have concealed ourselves”; . "We have concluded a covenant with Death" . Millions Now Living Will Never Die . . But hold on! Those millions are now all dead. . Isaiah 28:18 And YOUR covenant with Death will certainly be dissolved, and that vision of YOURS with She´ol will not stand. . . The Governing Body are the rulers of God's people: . "YOU rulers of this people who are in Jerusalem" . . Jerusalem, the Booth of David: . Acts 15:13-18 After they quit speaking, James answered, saying: “Men, brothers, hear me. 14 Sym´e·on has related thoroughly how God for the first time turned his attention to the nations to take out of them a people for his name. 15 And with this the words of the Prophets agree, just as it is written, 16 ‘After these things I shall return and rebuild the booth of David that is fallen down; and I shall rebuild its ruins and erect it again, 17 in order that those who remain of the men may earnestly seek Jehovah, together with people of all the nations, people who are called by my name, says Jehovah, who is doing these things, 18 known from of old.’ . "people who are called by my name, says Jehovah" . Jehovah's Witnesses! . . They are fulfilling bible prophecy in exquisite detail. . Want more evidence? . Just ask. .
@@1NOIAM What religious organization is fulfilling Jesus' words at Matt. 24:14, preaching about God's Kingdom in the entire world? No other religion is able to accomplish this work, over one BILLION hours preaching, baptizing, and making disciples in over 240 lands earth wide. THAT alone is proof of Jehovah's backing and clear evidence who his people are. You can ignore the evidence but it speaks for itself, we don't need anyone's approval but Jehovah's.
To understand the Bible is to understand there is no triune God in it! If you would like a very long detailed thesis on exactly why your pagan trinitas is nothing to do with the Bible, let me know, I will be more than happy to challenge your false assumptions with scripture. Contrastingly feel free to send me all the scriptures you believe are representative of the triune usurper and I will have a field day decimating the triune philosophical metaphorical role playing figment of perverted imagination. 1 cor 8 v 6
Hi Matt, My paternal grandma, used to be in the JW for years, but i was too little to know what was going on... the one thing that struck me was that they have this book they stick to, and i always believed as a little girl, that nobody is more important than Jesus and how He took my place on the cross and gave me life eternal through faith in Jesus! The lack of Jesus sacrifice in their talks... has always been a red flag and also.... what sounds like their "fantasy land promise"... Grandma left the JW, not without a lot of pain and troubles... she threw all their literature and bought a Bible with the largest print at that time! We then, bought her the biggest magnifying glass possible to aid her sight... nobody read more the Bible than grandma ❤ and God knows the rest 🤗
How did Jesus take someone's place on the cross? How about an infant or a little child who has never sinned when they die young? Didn't Jesus' death cover them too? What the churches have come up with and what the Bible teaches are total extremes. Those who become JWs left the churches because of the nonsense these teach. JWs are the only ones who do believe in the DEATH of Jesus. Others claim he was play acting.
@@eyeswideopen8570 : Don't fall for this misinformation. There are JWs who cannot stay the course of loyalty and have to be removed. 1 Corinthians 5:13....“Remove the wicked person from among yourselves.” But these will never go looking around for some other religion. How many TRUTHS can there be? Once someone learns the TRUTH, and becomes a JW, how can he unlearn it? Not possible. (John 8:32) and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” People who come on these forums and say "I was a JW until I found Christ" are fakes. They have never stepped into a Kingdom Hall. They say such to draw attention to themselves.
@@tongakhan230 #1: We are ALL born into sin.......THAT is in the bible. There is such a thing as "the age of accountability.......when is that for children? I believe it's different for each child. Children that die ..... before the age of accountability go to heaven. As for Jesus "taking someone's place" on the cross? He took MY place, paid the price for MY sins.......I believe on Him and His FINISHED WORK on that cross and I can now live ...... eternally. I am so sick of "religion" and that word.......it is NOT ABOUT RELIGION. IT IS all about the gift God gave the world in Jesus Christ. Look to Him and live.......follow Him......fully God, fully man........Father, Son, Holy Ghost and these 3 are one. Yup, that IS in the Word of God/Bible. The thief on the cross said ....... to Jesus: REMEMBER ME........that was all it took.........no baptism, no religion, no governing body, no priest.....just that man and His savior, Jesus Christ. My savior LIVES and is sitting on God's right hand......even as I type this. I am saved in every way......sins paid for ON THE CROSS. ALL glory to God and His unspeakable gift!
The road is NARROW ( A skinny Path) ..Be careful everyone. Read the Bible yourself and let the Holy Spirit teach you all truths. All these good intended doctrines are leading people astray. ❤️🙏
Totally correct! It's a sobering thought that most Christians are headed for destruction, there are comparatively few who make the grade, "many are called, few are chosen". The whole of Mathew 7 is really important, it gives one of the main reasons why this number is so high, the majority will follow the "wolves in sheep's clothing" who will lead them astray. Rather than putting their faith in God and his Son, they put their faith in men who promise to tell them everything they need to know. "Why do you call me Lord, Lord but don't do the things I tell you", they affirm Jesus is their master but they didn't obey their master! They listened to the wolves, who told them they didn't need to obey all that stuff. Jesus will say to them, "get away from me I never knew you, you workers of lawlessness".
I agree with you the road is narrow, however when speaking of leading people astray are you sure it is not this guy? Seriously, how can we be transgrssors of the law if we are under Jesus Christ? Becareful of wolves in sheep clothing.
@@MommaBear-ml5zx Read the whole of Mathew 7, it's a sobering thought, but the entire chapter contrasts two types of believer, those FEW on the narrow path to everlasting life and the MANY on the broad road to destruction. Christ will say to the MANY, why do you call me Lord, Lord but do not do the things I command? They call him master but don't obey their master. The MANY say, but didn't we do XYZ in your name! And Jesus will reply, get away from me you workers of lawlessness, I never knew you! "Many are called, few are chosen",If you read the Bible, it's clear that obedience to Christ is necessary, a change in character is necessary in your Christian walk. Be ye doers of the word, not Just hearers, is essential! It's not an optional extra, if you want to be amongst the "chosen". Elsewhere in Mathew 7 there is a clue as to why the vast majority of believers end up on the wrong path; they follow the "wolves in sheep's clothing" who lead them astray. Considering the numbers involved here, this is a serious matter, on the last day most of those throughout history who considered themselves Christian, will be rejected even those who seemed to do much for the faith. They didn't do what was asked of them, therefore it behoves us to get this right, if you're Church leader is not telling you that you have certain obligations as a Christian and is preaching a watered down message that involves little more than mentally ascending to a set of propositions (beliefs), then you are being deceived!
EXJW here. Jehovah's Witnesses used to be a lot more direct and upfront telling non believers they will die at Armageddon. They still believe that but only discuss amongst themselves in their halls, rarely at the doors unless pushed. In fact if you straight out asked a JW that question they will back peddle in embarrassment.Their tact now us to def find vulnerable ones, ie someone who has recently had a death and promise they will see that loved one again shortly, or to offer this cushy promise of a life on earth for just becoming a JW. Then they require constant work for salvation, donations, and worse they are emotionally blackmailed that they may not be good enough to survive unless they work harder. If anyone speaks to JWs ask them what happens if you want to ever leave - you will be shunned and lose all family and friends. Ask them if they follow all Jesus commands - then read Mat 28:19,20 and ask them how they baptise new members. They do not baptise in Holy Spirit, instead they ask “Have you repented of your sins, dedicated yourself to Jehovah, and accepted his way of salvation through Jesus Christ?” & “Do you understand that your baptism identifies you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with Jehovah’s organization?” Absolutely nothing to do with Christ or the Holy Spirit - you are basically baptised into a publishing company incorporated in New York. This is only one of the many ways they claim to follow the Bible but in reality don't come anywhere close.
@@fadetoexadam182 I read what you said you don't sound like an ex Jehovah's Witness, lying and deceiving and exaggerating on the Internet is common and you fit right in, do you now go to a church that you have to PAY a clergyman to teach you about Jesus is really Jehovah in disguise,. ..who are you kidding
@@jeffnoble9757you must be new to this, hang around though you might find it more interesting than repulsive. yeah people lie and get things wrong but this dude didn't and your only real criticism was that he might be going to a church that actually recompenses their preacher by their own free will. I guarantee if the Watchtower said elders are going to be given a stipend if they regular pioneer not a single elder would refuse the money and none would be criticized for taking it.
@@cygnustsp reading your lies is crazy"recompense their preachers by their own free will"then why do hypocrites pass a money plate. Jesus never asked for money or passed a plate, like the pope many of these religious leaders live in the lap of luxury. Billy Graham for example died a multi-millionaire, Robert Schuller owned a mansion on the beach in Maui, Jim bakker of the PTL club, took in 500,000 a DAY from his followers and you call it "recompense their preachers"I can't help but laugh at your silly comments. Watch the movie SPOTLIGHT with Michael Keaton some of the scales will drop off your eyes....Guaranteed
@@cygnustsp "recompense their preachers"by begging for money at services and passing a money plate, Jesus NEVER asked for money or pass to plate. The Catholic Church turn Jesus into a business called Christianity with a paid clergy class always begging or demanding money, the Protestant movement followed the same business model, the clergy class and the Pope live in the lab luxury,Billy Graham for example died a multi-millionaire, Robert Schuller owned a mansion on the beach in Maui, Jim bakker of the PTL club took in 500,000 a DAY from his followers, and you call it "recompense for the preachers"what is silly thing to say
Thank you for this video. I am a Jehovah’s Witness that got roped into being a witness. Back in February 2023, a little old lady and another sister came knocking on my door. Being Asian, I am taught to respect the elderly. So, I gave her my time at the door, which was a big mistake because she inched her way into my life. Fast forward Summer of 2024, the present, and I am now an unbaptized publisher. I’m required to attend meetings and participate in field service, and for some reason my guilt will not allow me to say “ENOUGH,” to these people. They really do take a mile when you give them an inch. And they require you to submit to the “Governing Body,” like a slave . If the Governing Body tells you to “Jump,” you’re supposed to say “How High?” If the Governing Body tells us witnesses no blood, they have essentially given me a death sentence, because I’m constantly anemic. So, I secretly watch your videos, which would be considered apostasy, hoping that you’ll give me enough courage to turn away from them. Anyways, you always ask for our prayers but now I’m asking you to pray for me! Pray that I finally get a backbone to these people that have indoctrinated me into their dangerous group. - Jenna W.
@@deannemiller891 I’m not afraid of anything. I just don’t know how to say enough because of guilt. And apart of me do believe in some of their beliefs, just not all is the problem.
Praying for you Jenna. 🙏You have shown you already have the courage by publicly admitting you know it is wrong. JW is a cult, don’t allow them to manipulate you. Put your trust in the Lord, He will help you and you always have us in this chat to talk to. Matt always speaks the truth, with no compromise. You will learn so much by listening to him and you shouldn’t have to feel guilty for hearing the truth. 💜
@@markmurray5659 ,...The truth is, I am likely the only non atheist you have ever come across in your life. If you were not completely spiritually dead and blind, as well as completely Biblically illiterate, you would realize that it is you who is an atheist. Repent of your ignorance and of your ungodliness!
@@markmurray5659 ,...Also, if you are so absolutely ignorant to believe that there is such a thing and the apostate churches 100% false manmade satan, then by all means show me where in the Bible it tells us that God made a non human spirit being that is the devil/satan? If you can do this, then you will be the very first person in the world to show this. I will be waiting!
@@SaltandLight-yp6tu I will let the Apostle Paul answer your question. Col. 1:16: "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible." Satan himself masquerades as an ANGEL of light. ἄγγελον (angelon) 2 Cor. 11:14 Satan is one of myriads of "angels," who, as with humans, have free will. (Note that the word "Angel" simply means messenger.) PS: "Satan" is actually not a name! He has no name. Satan's various "names" are descriptions of his personality as an devil, opposer, slanderer, deceiver, seducer, etc. Just watch the nightly news and you will see him in action.
Religion is a snare Read the Bible and ask the father for Holy Spirit Keep asking keep knocking Desire truth and you will get truth! Religion doesn’t save you Jesus saves! Praise Yahweh!
@@kerrydwyer1879 "ohn 4..2 or 3 gathered together in my( Jesus/Yeshua's) name..there he is in our midst" So there's *many* Gods? One for each instance of 2 or 3 people gathered in my name, anywhere on Earth, right then and there. Well that's why he's "God". he can be everywhere simultaneously! But why say he is THERE? That suggests a singularity; he is there, not here. Or here, but not there. If he is everywhere, then it is not there, he is everywhere. Sorry, it just seems too easy to ascribe things without serious thought. Also known as "wresting scripture" putting too much weight on this verse or that, as if proof-texting convinced anyone. Well, sometimes it does!
The best tool I’ve ever used to witness to a JW was Dr. Walter Martins cults reference bible. You can have it open while they are “teaching” you their doctrines, and counter their claims with verses that he lists in the footnotes and they won’t know you are doing it. I had two of them RUN out of my house when my counter claim hit their hearts hard and they had nothing to come back at me. I pray for them when they come to mind, hoping they found the truth and turned to the true Christ.
What can people sitting at home teach Jesus' disciples going house to house? Many JWs used to be in the churches. They would know what the churches teach.
When Walter Martin had a radio show I used to listen to it and laugh and laugh and laugh. He'd debate JW's and Mormons and others tying them into a verbal pretzel knot. He would have them confessing that Jesus is God in the flesh. It was a wonderful time and I really do miss him. Any literature you can get by him is just wonderful for apologetics.
@@SpaceCadet4Jesus : That doesn't make sense. Sorry! How can anyone convince anyone that Jesus was God. JWs didn't fall from the sky. They were once members of churches which taught such nonsense. The TRUTH set them free (John 8:32). Telling a JW what they would already know?
Well said. To become a JW is to become a member of an institutional system rather than a relationship with a loving heavenly Father through Christ our saviour. Let's not be fooled though. Many Christians although born again may be, through ignorance and poor teaching, in a similar relationship with an institutional system rather than developing a relationship with our Father.
Recently I got entangled with a JW. It started out innocently enough, but I soon realized they were trying to rope me into their cult. I told the JW that, and she vehemently denied it. However, the same day I received a handwritten letter addressed to me personally from another JW. Then I got yet another visit from a different JW. I thought I made it plain from the start that I wasn't interested in ANY organized religion, but they are very persistent, and won't leave you alone. I was disgusted to discover that they had "prophesied" in 1914 that Jesus was coming back. When it failed to happen, they just doubled down, and said he did com, but in the spiritual, not the physical, and that he would return one day (which will be the 3rd Coming). Nonsense.
Someone once told me that if JWs are continually coming to your door and bothering you, that you can call the police. According to Google, you can even sue them if they are harassing you. Go online and read more about it. Best wishes to you. Maranatha! "Heaven" - Randy Alcorn "Unpopular the Movie" (28:55)
Let me ask you, do you understand Daniel's prophecy of the kingdoms? Also, do you realize Noah preached about the flood for 120 years, being mocked and persecuted the entire time. I'm not sure how you get 3x, for the JWs claim Jesus became King of Heaven in 1914 and he was coming, not that he has come. Have you read the parable of the 10 virgins and then asked yourself which 5 you are or wanna be?
@@dinerdashing Those techniques will definitely get them to stop visiting but the techniques will also cut off any further help you could be to them spiritually. They are as lost as any atheist and we can only be of benefit to them.
@@MommaBear-ml5zx Noah might have preached about the flood for a 120 years. But, he never said the flood will come in the 14th year, 35th year, 75th year, etc. and then change it saying the light has gotten brighter. The JW's did say the end will come many times - the most popular ones are 1914 and 1975. Then, they changed it with arguments around "light becoming brighter" and "we said he was coming, not that he has come" and others. The bible is very clear about false prophets (Deut 18: 20-22) and what their end will be (Rev 20:10). Please read the Bible, always taking into account the context. Save yourself. Get out of this demonic cult.
There used to be a lot of JWs in mu immediate area. They knocked on my door at least once a month. And there was a Kingdom Hall just a few streets away. That Hall has closed after being there for 25 years. Their numbers in my area have shrunk substantially. Yes, that sounds like a seeker friendly message. Howdy from Kansas. 👋
Here is something that people who reject the message JWs bring forget. Ezekiel 2:4...... ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord Jehovah says.’ 5 As for them, whether they listen or refuse to listen-for they are a rebellious house-they will certainly know that a prophet was among them. BTW Jesus disciples would be FEW in number (Matthew 7:14).
@@Linda-ux8un : God was speaking of those SUPPOSED to be His own people. Same could be said about so called Christians. (Matthew 7:21) “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. Jesus draws the distinction between so- called Christians and those actually who are Christians. Note that his Disciples will be engaged in DOING God's Will. Would people who claim to be Christian sitting at home avoiding contact with JWs be DOING anything? Who can be identified so as to fulfill this prophecy. (Matthew 24:9) “Then people will hand YOU over to tribulation and will kill YOU, and YOU will be hated by all the nations on account of my name. Obviously a group that can be identified and who is active worldwide. JWs are commissioned to fulfill Matthew 24:14. It is a WITNESS work. Sadly, the world in general would ignore JWs. Jesus draws a parallel between our day and Noah's. (Matthew 24:39) and they took no note until the Flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man will be.
They also deny the cross. Long story I was born into that cult, Thank God I got out. I’ve heard they’ve been making many changes recently since so many are leaving. One change is allowing beards. They were so anti beard they would “council” me many times for too much shadow on my chin. Too much to discuss here. Thank you for bringing awareness about this cult.
@@LarJgrip "The cross makes a statement which then demands a decision by you and by me." Well, none of my crosses have been making statements or demanding decisions. That would be strange. The Son of God requires a decision; and no other person supercedes the Son of God (except the father; and he has handed Earth to the Son of God). The cross is where Jesus ENDED his work; many people were crucified on crosses. The actual payment for sin appears to have taken place in the Garden of Gethsemane. On the cross, BEFORE he died, Jesus reportedly said, "It is finished." John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. Dying on the cross was probably necessary, but I believe that's not where the actual atonement took place.
Many worship and pray to a cross or even a picture image of "Jesus." Both are improper. Follow Christ Himself as our only hope; not a picture, a cross, a "church" or a magnetic Jesus on your dashboard. A cross and a rabbit's foot are not good luck charms. Be careful what you teach.
To say there is no salvation seems cruel to some people who genuinely think it might be a way to become closer to God. Until they learn that Jesus is the only way, it seems unfair. I went to a couple of their meetings even after I read much of the bible. Nothing was obvious to me about them being counterfeit, until I heard a testimony about Jesus being very upset with its founder. The one thing I didn't like was that their book is the Watch Tower. They spend most of their time reading a commentary about the bible, than the bible itself.
Jesus is the only way But Salvation is a universal reality. 1 john 2:2 says Jesus saved the entire Kosmos in the original greek.1 Timothy 4:10 contrasts the salvation of believers first, with the subsequent salvation of ALL MEN. 1 corinthians 15:22-28 says God will be in ALL things. Revelation 22 says that no more curse will exist at all: and that ALL tears will be wiped way. You need to start accepting the truth of scripture. Alan Hess on youtube might help show you this and remove that speck from your eye.
I have never actually talked to a Jehovah's witness. I don't answer my door and I think they don't even come to our neighborhood anymore. God Bless you Matt, and Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 🕊️🕊️
Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1..
@@vusimngomezulu2500 Bible than The Holy Spirit is the BOSS. If all other leadership and their teachings lines up then there u go. Try not get tangled in the weeds as scripture guides us but it says we going to. Just dont be a weed. May we encourage others to seek Jesus.
@@vusimngomezulu2500 : Obviously Jesus has only ONE UNITED group of Disciples worldwide. 1 Corinthians 1:10. Here is how to identify them. (Matthew 10:7) As you go, PREACH, saying: ‘The KINGDOM of the heavens has drawn near.’ JWs are fulfilling this following prophecy. (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. Who are obviously Jesus' DISCIPLES.
They believe Jesus is the son of God as taught in the Bible. They don't prescribe to religious customs, doctrines and traditions of men which came centuries later. This doesn't make them heretics it makes them truth seekers. The Bible does speak about a new world where righteousness is going to dwell, 2 Peter 3:13, so what's wrong with highlighting that to people?
@@johnsmit5999 It's all in the Bible. Some go to heaven, in the first resurrection, to rule with Christ, but not all: "Happy and holy is anyone having part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of the Christ, and they will rule as kings with him for the 1,000 years," Revelation 20:6. These are the 144,000 on heavenly Mt Zion with Jesus, Revelation 14:1.
@@moseslivingstone1258 you are deceived if you think the JW organization lives the Bible. They don't. It's a cult that preys on getting members to trust and obey men in NY with consequences if they don't. Consider the new beard rules. They enforfed that for many decades however, there is no Bible verse condemning beards. Now, all of a sudden, they are OK. They make up rules then change them when it suits their needs or their own priorities. These men are crooked and not inspired or infallible.
If they were really honest their brochures would state: 1.Jesus chose us and only us in 1919. All other religions are of satan. Says us. 2. We say Christ returned in 1874, and 1914. 3. Jesus became King, not at his ascension but in 1878, and then again in 1914. 4. To be a member of our group you must follow our "current new" fds no matter what. We will label you as apostate to God if you speak to any of our misinterpretaions. And If you leave us you leave God and belong to Satan himself. 5. AND..You must be baptized to THIS org to be able to survive Gods day. We dont follow the instruction Jesus gave for baptism. Bonus: Oh ya and no matter what you do in this life your own death (Romans 6:7) absolves you of your sins. Bonus bonus: We have made at least 7 false end time predictions under the leadership of Jesus. We spoke above his authority to do this. Lastly, Jesus came to include the gentiles in John 10:16 as the fulfillemnt of prophecy, but we say he was talking about a second class of Christians. So you are not covered under the new covenant and can't be a child of God because you are more than likely considerd our defenition of other sheep, which by the way we didn't discover until 1935.
The cult leaders of the jws bainwash good people into believing wholeheartedly in their misguided doctrines!! Ask any jw and they will say the light is just getting brighter. Their beliefs are "subject to change" lmao
Great condensed message on JW’s !Wow you have a young lady in your comments who need our prayers. God is tugging at her heart and I believe she knows the truth, but the enemy (Satan) is putting fear into her to leave🥹 This is a matter of her eternity and where she will spend it🥹 Let’s pray for Jenna to take the step of faith and get out of the cult and turn Christ🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 John 8:31-32
Learning the TRUTH, people leave the churches and become a JW. How can they unlearn the TRUTH and go back to the stuff dished out by the disunited churches? Doesn't make sense. Sorry! 2 Peter 2:21 It would have been better for them not to have accurately known the path of righteousness than after knowing it to turn away from the holy commandment they had received. 22 What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog has returned to its own vomit, and the sow that was bathed to rolling in the mire.”
lol!! Apparently that is why all of their “kingdom halls” are made without windows.. not only are they trying to keep the LORD out, but also keeping rocks from coming in!
"Jesus could not have made it anymore clear then his words at Jhn 17:3 "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
Amen The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being). The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible. This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
"Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." Yes; and most Christians think Jesus IS God, and he sent himself.
Excellent video!! You hit the nail on the head. I hope you're feeling well, you are a blessing by continuing to minister to us when you don't always feel your best. May the Lord bring you comfort and healing my Brother!
I was once in the jehovah's witness cult. The thing that woke me up was the unscriptual teaching that Jesus returned in 1914 and checked all the churches, and discovered that the jehovah's witnesses had the truth. I wondered why he had to come here to know that.
2:32 The book of Revelation is misquoted by the New World Translation. We are warned not to add or take away from the book of Revelation. Rev. 22:18,19.
Though those words apply to the book of Revelation, it is what is believed by God's worshipers. This is the principle. 1 Cor 4:6.....that through us you may learn the rule: “Do not go beyond the things that are written,” That is why no one will dare take on JWs using the Bible.
Most people do not know how to witness. They don't know how to share their faith and are scared to be asked tough questions or any questions for that matter. From my own experience in church, I went because my family did. I said the sinners prayer, and basically, what i learned was through observation. I was not discipled. For the most part, children follow the paths of the parents. And learn their religions. And as one grows, each individual should earnestly seek out the truth in all things, and this path will lead you to Christ. I honestly believe that God has given us all enough evidence to believe Him. Romans2 11-16. But when a person is indoctrinated as a child or a young adult, it is next to impossible to convince them that they have been lied to even though you can present them with scriptures that prove otherwise. But it is possible, it takes work. And being led by the Holy Spirit.
Many who become JWs were members of churches which indoctrinated them with the 'Jesus being God' doctrine. How did they shed that false belief? (John 8:32) and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” God pulls out people who have a good heart and gathers them as His Witnesses. The prophecy can be found at Micah 4:1-5. John 6:44 No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him,
Their membership has been 8 million since 2014...they can't seem to grow despite all the hours preaching, So many are leaving the cult and hundreds if not thousands are disfellowshipped every year.
@@thomasmaughan4798 Not really. It's one of the smaller cults and stagnant in growth. Mormons are more than double at 17 million. The Catholic church is over a billion, both growing in numbers unlike Jdubs
To address your question to us, it is my understanding that they are not offering your best life now, but rather your best life to come in the next life. Maybe I have that wrong though. They always approach me and, because I am blind, ask if I want to see again and tell me that will come in the next kingdom.
Next life on their JW terms and conditions. Jesus died for us all, no exclusions. The 12 apostles preached to the everyone, and since then it has been preached to the ends of the world. We do not know the day nor the hour, only the father knows, and thus must live each day as it were our last, as we do not know when the Lord will call us.
Imperfections happen while this world is still under Satan's control. The Bible promises that these imperfections would be taken away under Jesus' rule of this earth. Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say: “I am sick.” The people dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error. That is one of the driving forces which help JWs talk to people despite they being persecuted and apathy shown. Compare Matthew 24:9.
@@tongakhan230 This world is under Satan's control.?! "All authority has been given to ME in heaven and on earth." Mt.28:18 Can any of the teachings from Watchtower be found in scripture.? No. Not one. When Christ "begins" His rule as King..? "The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood, And the LORD sits as King forever." Ps.29:10 None more confused than the "witnesses."
What strikes me is that the good person tract shows what a person needs to do right now to be reconciled to our holy God. The JW tract makes some pleasant promises for a future but in order to be a part of that, you need to get into their church to learn more. There is no sense of getting ready to be in God's presence if you died that moment.
I studied with the witnesses for about 2 years then left. I was indoctrinated in their "truth" which uses books more than the Bible. Now I'm saved by a perfect savior which I was unable to do for myself
Dear Jenna, this is how I almost got baptised. Please also watch Beroean Pickets, Watchtower examination, JW Escape and Light over Dark ministry...❤ Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 😊
They can never point to a group on earth closer to first century Christians closer than Jehovah’s Witnesses. Name one Matt if you’re listening. Love to see them.
@@NickHawaii really? they have only been around for about 150 years. all failed prophesies, fake NWT bible. charles taze russell was a con man and lier. look up walter martins " kingdom of the cults". where was your religion for 1800 years? yes the jw's have zeal, but so did the pharisee's and they went to hell.
Ask God to give you COURAGE TO STAND UP TO THEM!,I LOVE TO USE JOHN 14:6 WHERE JESUS SAYS I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!! ALL WE NEED IS HIM!! AND HIS WORD!! ITS ABOIT RELATIONSHIP NOT RELIGION!!
I feel sorry for the JW community, primarily for the false hope that they seem to perpetuate. I do admire their passion, but coupled with misinformation, the best analogy I can think of is trying to win at Mt Panorama when you're only equipped with roller skates.
@@TheRastacabbage congrats, by calling the Trinity a false doctrine reveals (1) you haven't studied the Bible (2) you have been influenced by a cult religion (3) you can't see the logic of the name "Emmanuel" means God With Us to define Jesus
@@TheRastacabbage it does when you read through the scriptures and see the core concepts about Jesus , the Father and the Holy Spirit in the text. But if you pick n choose verses instead of gathering the entire Bible as a whole, or use a false version like NWT, then it might not be easy to see.
@@TheRastacabbage then you have confirmed my previous post (1) you haven't studied the Bible (2) you have been influenced by a cult religion (3) you can't see the logic of the name "Emmanuel" means God With Us to define Jesus
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being). The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
I was a witness for about 15 years. I left about 25 years ago, but still have family in it. The religion is very controlling and I'm glad I'm out. I don't believe in God or religion now, and I'm much happier for it. I believe the bible is a work of fiction. If it's not then from the things I've read in it, it makes God an extremely cruel creator who does not deserve to be worshipped.
I thank God that Jesus has proved himself reliable to answer all the big questions of life: origins, destination, morality, and meaning. Attempts to undermine the veracity of the Bible have failed for millennia. The Bible has been proven reliable historically and archaeologically, and fulfilled prophecy proves its Divine origin. The historic resurrection proves that Jesus is in fact, God. He fulfilled numerous specific prophecies, claimed to be God in the flesh, and then backed it up by rising from the dead. When anyone claims that we can’t know the answers, or something is not possible, they don’t realise that the answers have already been revealed. All of this truth is well-established, and even a cursory look on the Internet will reveal the evidence for this. The problem is that they don’t want to believe. They set up an arbitrary, subjective standard of evidence, (which means nothing), so in their minds they feel justified in not believing. But all the evidence is there 😃 See the channel: “Testify”, for evidence ⬇️ youtube.com/@testifyapologetics?si=sFJn_7F7ZvX-2EYp If you can believe this, there are actually people today (and I mean full grown adults!!), who believe that our ancestors are fish and bacteria!! I’m not joking 🤦🏼♂️
We have to pray for the JW and other cults for the Lord our God to intervene and open their eyes ears and hearts before it's too late. They also need a Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN.
Check out the UA-cam Video - 10 Reasons Why Jesus Is Not God! By: MercifulServant Here are the Scriptures that say "No one has ever seen God" and "No one sees my face and live" *"No one has ever seen God"* - John 1:18a - John 1:18 - 1 Timothy 6:15-16 *"No one sees my face and live"* - Exodus 33:20 - Exodus 33:23 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Jesus is a god, but NOT the ALMIGHTY GOD. Jesus ask Peter "who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:16-18) Peter said, "You are the Christ, the SON of the living God." If that answer was good enough for Jesus it should be good enough for us. It DON’T get any CLEARER than this. Anyone who still believe in the Trinity, clearly DOES NOT have God’s Spirit operating over or within them. Jesus Christ NEVER said he was EQUAL to God his FATHER. John 14:28 John 17:1-3 (all of John 17) Matt 26:39 Mark 13:32 Matt 20:20-23 1 Cor 11:3 1 Cor 8:5-6 1 Pet 1:3 John 20:17 John 1:1-2 John 1:18 Heb 1:3 Matt 3:17 - This is my “SON” (this was said after Jesus Baptism). Isa 9:6 - Jesus Christ is described as “Mighty god”, but only his Father is referred to as “ALMIGHTY GOD” 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 BEGOTTEN means - CREATED and to BRING ABOUT The scripture that says Jesus is God's only BEGOTTEN Son is John 3:16, which states and PROVES Jesus was CREATED, God was NOT. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only BEGOTTEN Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (NIV) The Greek word "monogenes" (μονογενής) is translated as "only BEGOTTEN" in this verse, emphasizing Jesus' unique relationship with God as His sole, beloved, and DIVINE SON. Other scriptures that affirm Jesus' divine SONSHIP include: - John 1:14, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only SON from the Father, full of grace and truth." - Hebrews 11:17, "By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son." - 1 John 4:9, "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only BEGOTTEN Son into the world, that we might live through him." These scriptures, along with others, affirm Jesus' identity as God's only BEGOTTEN Son, emphasizing His divinity and unique relationship with HIS Father. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being). The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible. This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
Christianity, as a whole, is simply a smorgasbord religion where they cherry-pick whatever they choose: Only nine of the Ten Commandments apply, Homosexuality is a sin, but eating pork or blood is fine, Tithing is expected, but you can get a tattoo if you like, You can build opulent church buildings, but following the Biblical example of home groups is largely ignored, Call the Almighty by a pagan title like "Lord" or "God," but anyone who wants to call Him by His Name (which occurs almost 7000 times in the Bible) is a weirdo, Anyone who desires to practice good works or repent is practicing "works salvation" Make sure you honor the pagan Christ-Mass and Easter (Eostre) but definitely don't celebrate the Biblical Feasts, etc... Christianity is a LAWLESS religion and Yahshua warned: "I never knew you, depart from Me, you who work lawlessness!" (Matt 7:23)
Heb 1:5 - For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
Those going to heaven will rule over the earth. An empty planet? Jesus said the meek will inherit. The earth will be brought back to a paradise. Can’t stop God’s purpose.
You are very hard to follow, you made lots of accusations that the Jehovah's Witnesses are a cult but never gave any proof of that, and you never even gave a definition of what a cult is?? Actions speak louder than words Jehovah's Witnesses have the backbone to go door-to-door, preaching.. people like you don't, you just complain.,. And you're not even good at that
I thought he was very easy to follow. He did mention them believing Jesus is the archangel Michael and rejecting the trinity. Most people who follow these channels know what a cult is.
@@lionoffireraw the Bible says"the good news of God's Kingdom Will be preached in all the inhabited Earth for witness to all the nations before the end comes"Jehovah's Witnesses have the backbone to accomplish that! People like you are the reason Christianity is declining in the United States
@@johnsmit5999 typical non-answer, where in the Bible does the word trinity appear?? And none of you hypocrites explain what a cult is? Is the Catholic church and the pope a cult?
The word Trinity doesn’t need to appear in the Bible for it to be a biblical concept. The word Trinity simply explains a biblical truth. Here’s something NOT in the Bible… having to follow the interpretations of the Watch Tower. Please don’t be deceived by this cult.
Telling people they’re sinners and need Jesus doesn’t draw them in. Getting people to think about their future is just a start, to open the door for further discussion.
@@lionoffireraw Actually, Christianity is in the mess it's in today in part because: 1. The "Church" teaches false doctrine, so they don't have God's holy spirit. 2. Most "Christian" religions don't make people adhere to God's moral standards. 3. Jesus said his people would be no part of the world, (John 17:16; John 15:19; John 18:26) but almost all supposed "Christian" religions are involved in wars, politics, etc. which is Satan's world, not Gods. (1 John 5:19) 4. Supposed Christians are not united in love, but are divided by many issues, such as race, economics, nationality, etc. For example, there are different Baptist churches, some considered "black" churches and others "white" churches. Two countries on opposing sides of a war have people of the same "Christian" religions killing each other, like in WWI and WWII, in Ukraine and Russia, In Bosnia and Serbia, etc. 1. Jehovah's Witnesses examine the Bible and teach what the Bible says, not what Church tradition says, which was influenced by Pagan religions and philosophy, changing doctrines along the way. 2. Jehovah's Witnesses do our best to keep the congregation clean by applying Bible principles and removing unrepentant people so they aren't a bad influence on others. 3. JW's remain neutral in all government affairs, not voting, not joining the military, not killing our brothers due to conflicts between countries, etc. 4. On the contrary, Jehovah's Witnesses are united in love worldwide. (John 13:35) Many come from backgrounds where they may have to fight against engrained feelings about others due to prejudice, but they overcome it and show genuine love to one another. This is evident at our international conventions, when we travel to other places, or have visitors from other places. From the inner cities to the countryside, from Asia, to Africa and the Americas, we are all one, just as Jesus and his Father are one. (John 17:20-23)
I'm not a JW, however I still believe the Trinity is an unbiblical teaching, not fully appearing until the 4th century. The Bible never expressly teaches, describes, or defines it. And Jesus and the apostles never taught it, which ought to be a huge red flag, if this teaching is as necessary for salvation as people insist. We believe in one God, and the New Testament authors show that this one God is the Father. We only need to read the introductions of the New Testament letters to see that the Father and Jesus are always differentiated. God being referred to as the Father, and then Jesus as a separate being. Additionally we have Jesus referring to the Father as his God, and the apostles also doing so. For example, John 20:17; Revelation 3:12; 2 Corinthians 11:31; Ephesians 1:3, & 1:17; and 1 Peter 1:3.
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being). The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible. This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
@@lionoffireraw I might have a look at that video, although I'm aware of the usual proof texts used to try and prove the Trinity teaching. Each one can be understood from a Biblical Unitarian perspective, and usually makes more sense when taking into account the context of the passage. For example, John 10:30 viewed in its immediate context is easily seen to refer to oneness of purpose, rather than oneness of essence or being. The Bible clearly identifies the Father as the one true God, but no so for Jesus or the Holy Spirit. In a few places Jesus is called God, but clearly from the context, not God in the highest sense as the Father is. Many of the passages also have variations in translation, so it's hard to rely on them as proper proof texts, for example Hebrews 1:8. With the Holy Spirit, there is no passage where it's called God specifically. Yes, it's often referred to as a personality, but it can also be shown to be God's power and speech, and that explains why it sometimes appears to be a separate person. For example, when God speaks it's sometimes described as the spirit speaking. No contradiction, but it's just because spirit is breath, and God's breath is his speech, and it's holy.
Few years ago, this guy i was working for was so excited that i agreed to do some bible studying with him and his wife. (JWs), although i knew a big chunk of their background/ideology as a religion having compared their NWT to my good old Tyndale Bible. He (wont mention names), rushed off to get a pamphlet that they hand out to "non believers", or "newbies" that want to join thier organisation. The first thing that struck me, was that the pamphlet was broken down into small paragraphs that had to be read aloud, with this back and forth thing where the non JW read a part, then they read a part, of which was basically aimed at the governing body, to be the saving Grace of all things, where anyone who knows scripture that Jesus alone is our only saviour. Not some man made religion that was actually founded by a mason. It went on and on about how the governing body is the only truth and all other doctrines are false, and only they can lead you to the light, and the truth etc..... Yes they have had many fall backs in the past to how they got dates wrong for world events, the shunning, this "two" witness rule for s3xual harassment/assult, and when confronted by police about any of these claims, why do they then burn the written evidence? Do they harbour these people, do they protect them?🤔 Jesus is NOT Micheal the arch angel! Jesus is the Messiah, none can be like Him or even Close! The NWT also removed the very small but important passage about Jesus being the Messiah, they started it out and left a dodgy footnote at the bottom of their page. (Should have taken a picture, as i do not have that literature in my possession any longer) This beard thing was new to me 🤡 Its truley amazing how they have a nack for targeting the spiritually weak and vulnerable. Folks, read the Bible (NKJ) would be the best more clear text, coupled with the Amplified Version, and do your own studies. Compare these with the NWT (New World Translation) that the JWs dish out and ask for discernment from The Holy Spirit. Remember: dont get trapped 😎📚 Knowledge is Power
The message preached to unbelievers needs to encompass both! They need to know they are sinners in need of repentance but also what the reward is. There is a balance between "seeker friendly" and 'Turn or burn', neither of which is the whole picture.
Read the passage about the rich young ruler. He preached that: - man has transgressed the law, - only God is good - we must eat of his body and drink of his blood (i.e. accept his sacrifice on the cross). John 6. - no one comes to the Father except through Him. John 14:6. - he affirmed John the Baptist's teaching of "repent and believe"
What stood out for me was the Jw leaflet is referring to the Kingdom of God that will one day rule the earth forever. Jesus spoke about this good news of the Kingdom.
That is what the Bible teaches. A few chosen ones are transformed into immortal spirit beings to be able to go to heaven and rule with Jesus. The earth's inhabitants will be the recipient of the blessing of this rule. Revelation 21:3,4. (Psalm 37:29) The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it. Everlasting life for humans is on earth.
@@tongakhan230 I do believe there is a kingdom , God’s kingdom that will one day rule the world and last forever. I read somewhere in Daniel about a person receiving a kingdom from the ancient of days. This is my starting point to be honest and I keep my eyes open. I also compare the Bible with what humans say to make sure what they say is in harmony with the Bible. What I do know for sure is that Gods kingdom is not currently ruling this world.
@@iamoneface3852 : The prophecy can be found at Daniel 7:13,14. It shows an angel being brought before God, and this angel being given Kingship by God. This angel is LIKENED to a Son of Man. A term Jesus used on himself to identify with this chosen angel. (Matthew 20:28). God's Kingdom was set up in 1914 C.E. It is ruling over JWs. Soon it will rule this earth. See Psalms 110:1-3.
Obviously JWs will be involved with the end times. That is why their God has raised them as a united group in these last days (Micah 4:1-5). (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. JWs don't go around converting anyone. Their God assigned work is a Witness work before the END COMES.
They have definitely become seeker friendly. I was out passing out the good person tracks, and stopped to talk with some JWs who were cart witnessing. After explaining to the woman the gospel, and how we aren't good enough to attain our salvation,but must put our trust in the savior. She proceeded to tell me that I had a very negative message and it was because of beliefs like mine that the world was so messed up. She said we need to try and lift people up and tell them how good they can be. 🤔
Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1..
@@lionoffirerawWhich church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1..
@@vusimngomezulu2500 no physical church is true, because we are part of a "spiritual church" that comes from that moment when we believe that Jesus is God and Savior. We are grafted into His kingdom and become adopted so that we hear His voice. No man-made organization or structure or membership is required as we read in Romans 10:9 or Ephesians 2:8-9
@@georgebauerschmidt5289 So which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, because that is the only true church according to the Bible, James 2:26.
The Jehovah's witness message gives the sinner everything the sinner wants naturally which requires no repentance and no trusting in Christ . The thing that makes it so dangerous is that it cloaks itself in a mask of apparent respectability , but the message is empty
Bingo........!! It reminds me of the serpent talking to Eve saying "is that what God really said"?! They do the same......then they tell them what THEY say "God really said". If you are biblically ignorant they can get you. Great comment! God bless!
How does that make sense? JWs are the only ones who have accepted the value of Jesus' sacrifice. That is why they are Jesus' DISCIPLES. Others have made Jesus into God and thereby lost the prospect of being a Disciple. No one can logically be a Disciple of God. Think about it.
@@tongakhan230 What does his sacrifice mean if he is not the Son of God? His sacrifice was to take away sins . Sin is what separates us from him because he is holy . Acts 4:12 says , "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” It's here in black and white . Jesus said of himself , "That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” It is that serious . You can be correct about everything else in religion , but if you don't trust in Christ and repent , you'll perish . God said it , not me .
@@jchristopherman1970 : Jesus being a son of God is not in doubt. Adam too was a son of God. Jesus is called the last Adam at 1 Corinthians 15:45 which puts Jesus on an equal footing with Adam. Almighty God coming in the form of a man, riding a donkey before his creation killed him, is what is questionable. And blasphemous. JWs are the only Christians around in these last days. John 13:35.
Yes they are a cult and Im no JW BUT.. where in the bible does Jesus say he is ACTUALLY God almighty and where in the bible does the word "Trinity" appear? Why does God need to be 3. Is anything else in creation 3 in one? Help me make sense of this. Anybody.
I’ll post this below for you 🙏(the video link it really good) The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being). The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible. This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
Throughout the KJV bible, the word God is there over 4000 times, and I would like to see lionoffireraw give one example, where “God” applies to the three persons of the trinity simultaneously.
Yeah every time I talk with them they're preaching a new government, a new rulership and a paradise earth. No mention of being sinners or repentance and the need for a Savior.
That is because JWs are WITNESES fulfilling this last days' prophecy. (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. JWs do not go around converting anyone.
Thanks dear brother for guiding us how to deal with the Jehovah's witnesses It's definitely going to help me as, I come across a lot of them. God bless 🙏🙏❤️
Jehovah's Witnesses do show that we are sinners, and need to repent, and are the actual ones preaching to their neighbors earth wide. 4:40 What stands out to me? One is focusing on the hope for the future, the kingdom, and the other speaks of salvation without the kingdom. (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. Jehovah's people are doing this work. The tract is a fish hook, to find people interested to learn more.
@@lionoffireraw You said "The Kingdom of God is simply God’s rule and reign in the heart of a believer." No sir. It is the government God set up, and installed Jesus as the King of that kingdom. That is why Jesus is called the Christ, the Messiah, as Jesus was anointed to be King. Ps 2: 6 Saying: “I myself have installed my king On Zion, my holy mountain.” 7 Let me proclaim the decree of Jehovah; He said to me: “You are my son; Today I have become your father. Dan 7:13 “I kept watching in the visions of the night, and look! with the clouds of the heavens, someone like a son of man was coming; and he gained access to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him up close before that One. 14 And to him there were given rulership, honor, and a kingdom, that the peoples, nations, and language groups should all serve him. His rulership is an everlasting rulership that will not pass away, and his kingdom will not be destroyed. Dan 2:44 “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. And this kingdom will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it alone will stand forever, It will shortly destroy human government, and rule forever, starting with Jesus' 1,000 year reign.
What good news? Join or die? Give me a break. That a cult. Wake up dude. How much child sex abuse cover ups can you tolerate? Did you see the new Zealand royal commission?
My husband use to invite them in when we were very young. God prepared him in apologetics. It was so amazing to see him do this. We have JW who stand on the corner in my little Midwest town in the USA. We have thought about witnessing to them. Your faith and trials are quite relatable to me. I hope to find how you came to Christ. Maybe you have a video, I will look. You are quite solid in your understanding of the Bible. Yes, it seems JW is very much avoiding the need for repentance. Seeker sensitive for sure.
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being). The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible. This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
Amen Jehova Wittness is so false my sister use to be involved in it until she got saved, I was parked at Walmart waiting for my groceries and this person came and gave me one of those papers then I gave her a real tract
@Lion of Fire Raw I really appreciate your videos and the way you present your stance on these false religions. Seventh-Day Adventist are similar to the Jehovah's Witnesses because they both base their false doctrine on their dead founder of the organization.
The flyer is viewing it from a materialistic angle, seeking to attract people with what a person can get out of it, or what it can do for them. Like for instance the book: "you can live forever in Paradise on earth" At the same time though they recognise the need for the sacrifice that Christ made for our sinfulness and it is only through his shed blood that we are forgiven and have eternal life. But I recognise that all Christian religions teach some truth even amid much false man made teachings taught in churches, the Jw's are no different. The reality? we are all in the same boat.
We are not all in the same boat. There are many denominations that might disagree on secondary issues, but are still Christians. The JW’s believe in many heretical doctrines, including a different Jesus. They are in a very different boat.
@@lionoffireraw JW's do believe in many heretical doctrines, including a different Jesus. Yes I agree with that, but the disagreements between religions is not secondary but fatal. Remember Jesus said "MANY' will say to me on that day- Lord Lord did we not do this or that in your name..... many will be workers of lawlessness not just a few. Lawless people may consider themselves very religious and spiritual, but they have defined God as they wish Him to be, not as He is. Lawless people will not let go of false doctrine, perpetrated by deluded men., which is lawlessness against God. The religious leaders in Jesus day were lawless as Jesus said: "So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." "For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of Gehenna as yourselves." Paul warned us : "That is why God lets a deceptive influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness" All churches today believe and teach lies over truth, including the JW's but there remain individual Christians around the world who do not. The Bible tells us, these are the wheat among weeds growing together till the harvest.
Matt… I wonder what you think of Seventh Day Adventists? Also, what religion are you? If you don’t mind me asking, what your denomination is… I recently lost my Mother, and faith along with it and I’m questioning a lot of things right now. No judgement to anyone or anything- but I believe SDA’s to be very “cult-ish” as well… (my late Mother was a SDA). Please let us all be kind to one another… I’m speaking very vulnerably. God Bless you. ♥️
SDA is a cult. They consider the writings of false prophet, Ellen G. White, to be authoritative. They believe many other faults doctrines as well . I’m not saying that no one in SDA can be saved, but that the group is a cult. Fortunately, they don’t believe some of the heresies is that JW’s (and some other cults) believe). I attend a Baptist Church, but I don’t consider myself to be a particular denomination. I’m not a Calvinist.
@@lionoffireraw agreed. My poor Mother had a very difficult life, and struggled a lot with her mental health. She was looking for God, hope, community- pure and whole heartedly. She never forced her religion on me, and she was more staunch about their beliefs when she first joined 30 years ago or so- and luckily eased up a lot in her later life (she passed suddenly, she was only 62). I am her only child and we struggled a lot with conversations of how I believed, and still do believe that they preyed on her vulnerable state of mind. It was terrible to watch and experience. I’m grateful that she started realizing things more as years went on, and grateful that she felt a sense of “community” at the time, albeit false I believe. It was pure manipulation, and fear tactics. She was ostracized by the church for thinking differently than they did and not following their doctrines (Ellen G. White’s doctrines)- going solely based on the teachings of the Bible, and that led to her semi-falling out with the church. I never did understand E.G. White’s hold on everyone. I hold a lot of hurt towards the SDA church for taking, who the “elders” knew was a vulnerable woman, in a bad place in life and blame a lot of her mental health decline on her years in the church. I also acknowledge her role in it, as well as her state of mind- and admire the bit she on her own to understand more, and to stand up for the Word of God. Thank you for your kind response- and God Bless you.
Thankyou Matt, this was very enlightening. I hadn’t realised they were akin to the prosperity gospel in a way, to draw people in. So dangerous and sad that people are being drawn into it and being lied to like this
1) Any religion that teaches anything that contradicts what the Bible, Jesus Christ and the Apostles taught, Is a false religion. 2) Anyone who teaches anything that contradicts what Jesus Christ and the Apostles taught is a false teacher. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵? 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ "Many false prophets will arise and mislead many" - Mathew 24:11 [ True! ] 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ “I am ascending to 𝐦𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 and your Father and to 𝐦𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝 and your God.” - John 20:17 In a patriarchy, nobody is greater than their father and Nobody is greater than God. 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ "If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, for 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐚𝐦." - John 14:28 [ 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓. ]
𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ Not that any man has seen the Father, except the one who is from God; this one has seen the Father. - John 6:46 [ With the exception of Jesus, No human has ever seen God. John 1:18, 1 John 4:12, Exodus 33:20. ] ○ Therefore, in response 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎: “Most truly I say to you, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things that One does, these things the Son does also in like manner. - John 5:19 ( For context, Jesus indicates he is in subjection to God ) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀? 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ “To the angel of the congregation in La·o·di·ceʹa write: These are the things that the Amen says, the faithful and true witness, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝: - Revelation 3:14 ( 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒅. ) 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, for according to his great mercy he gave us a new birth to a living hope through 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝, - 1 Peter 1:3 [ 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑮𝒐𝒅. ] 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ But I want you to know that the head of every man is the Christ; in turn, the head of a woman is the man; in turn, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒅. - 1 Corinthians 11:3 [ 𝑫𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍? ] 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, - 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟏:𝟑 [ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑵𝑶𝑻 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒚 𝑮𝒐𝒅 ] 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: ○ 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝗺. - Ephesians 1:17 Open YOUR Bible and read/research for yourself. For Accurate Information, Please visit: 𝗝𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗴
I don't see how they have any choice other than to preach a feel-good, seeker friendly message. They haven't got a Saviour. They haven't got redemption from sins. They can't point to a debt paid. They don't know about a finished work. What else is there but a feel-good seeker friendly message?
@@lionoffireraw How does it help you to know God? Do what it says or go to hell! They don't know the God of love , he doesn't torment people after death. The whole story of the Bible is about a Dad trying to gather back his kids.
@@moseslivingstone1258 the alternative, do what the GB tells you and obey them 100% even if you have doubts or they make new changes or endure the consequences by their henchmen the men they call elders, their police that look to judge you and force you to comply with their rules. Not even the disciples were scrutinzed by Jesus.
You were basically asking the JW's to make a judgement on the situation you presented. Jehovah is the judge of all mankind. Only He and Jesus can read a person’s heart. Therefore, your question is really not one to be answered by any man. Jesus read the heart of the criminal on the stake beside him and gave him a guarantee. We as humans cannot do that.
@@lionoffireraw We don’t know what is going on in a person’s heart. God through his Son decides that. You think because you played gotcha with an older gentleman and he didn’t know how to answer it the way you hoped you can come on the Internet and try to make yourself look good. C’mon. You didn’t prove anything. That question has been used so many times before you by Kurt Cameron and his sidekick Ray Comfort.
The "regular" protestant Christian gospel is way too "simple" and "mysterious" to JWs. They honestly believe everything they teach makes perfect sense and that "born agains" or people that talk a lot about salvation or being saved are nuts because they don't get that god must have an organization and the jw teachings and brotherhood and business model makes perfect sense that they have the truth. They really think that every other church is about promoting the ideas of men and not god.
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being). The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible. This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
@@lionoffireraw Show me where it says 'trinity' in the KJV please. (edit) I agree to some, but not that the Godhead is three separate persons. We are made in Gods image, does that make us three separate persons? No its false doctrine and lies from the Catholic church.
Agreed that the seeker friendly message is just to get their foot in the door. Any 'thinking person' can see the dark side of this world, so they are presenting the future hope first, to show what is possible when we have Jesus (even though their Jesus cannot save for He is merely a created being according to them) In follow-up visits they will show you that you are a sinner, however they want you to be 'righteous' BEFORE they baptise you. I'm amazed that they have any baptised members, for none are righteous but Christ, and it is His blood (life) that cleanses (covers) us once we are baptised into His death and are raised in newness of life, and no longer walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit of God. That said, I don't totally agree with Ray Comfort's approach either, for he paints God as a punishing God. "God is paying you in death for your sin" Whereas eternal death from the lake of fire is merely the consequence of choosing to sin "For if you eat thereof, you shall surely die"
After leaving those religious cults - only thing left is becoming an Atheist or people get caught by some other strange religious cults again. There are lots of so called missionaries which try to evangelize those ex cult members again - right into the next cult. How sick is that?
I thank God that Jesus has proved himself reliable to answer all the big questions of life: origins, destination, morality, and meaning. Attempts to undermine the veracity of the Bible have failed for millennia. The Bible has been proven reliable historically and archaeologically, and fulfilled prophecy proves its Divine origin. The historic resurrection proves that Jesus is in fact, God. He fulfilled numerous specific prophecies, claimed to be God in the flesh, and then backed it up by rising from the dead. When anyone claims that we can’t know the answers, or something is not possible, they don’t realise that the answers have already been revealed. All of this truth is well-established, and even a cursory look on the Internet will reveal the evidence for this. The problem is that they don’t want to believe. They set up an arbitrary, subjective standard of evidence, (which means nothing), so in their minds they feel justified in not believing. But all the evidence is there 😃 See the channel: “Testify”, for evidence ⬇️ youtube.com/@testifyapologetics?si=sFJn_7F7ZvX-2EYp If you can believe this, there are actually people today (and I mean full grown adults!!), who believe that our ancestors are fish and bacteria!! I’m not joking 🤦🏼♂️
Are we a good person?.... My answer, most assuredly not, my take on the the new testament is it is all about forgiveness and love, love thy neighbour seems to be the most prominent, of course that doesn't mean love as in lust, but if your neighbour does something not good or unhealthy for them you simply point it out to them in a kind manner and they can take or leave the advice as they please
I am very fond of Jehovah's Witnesses. They study the Holy Bible more vigorously than most, and have some wonderful insights. This is why the true Jehovah's Witnesses prosper in righteous good order...why they are persecuted, and why they speak on behalf of Jesus Christ. Hidden in the Holy Bible is a righteous version of quantum mechanics...we would do well to follow that science, just as Jesus Christ taught us and it seems, most JWs do.
They are very sincere, often, but sadly, sincerely wrong. Their organisation is very good at manipulating them and indoctrinating them. I pray that many of them will come to a knowledge of the true God of the Bible.
Who is persecuting them, Governments due to child sexual abuse and shunning? Have you not heard of the genocide of Christians in Pakistan, India recently. "The World Watch list 2024" . 4,998 Christians were killed for faith-related reasons. 90% of those killed were in Nigeria, where attacks on Christians have become more common since 2020 as part of a wider rise in political violence against civilians. Open Doors estimates the number of Christians killed for faith-related reasons worldwide was 5,621 in 2023, 5,898 in 2022, and 4,761 in 2021. 14,766 Churches and Christian properties were attacked. In North Korea, Somalia, Libya, Eritrea, and Yemen had the highest rates of reported persecution against Christians."... I am sure the Christians killed for their faith were JW. My mother's best friend is JW (they yoked her in when her son died) she then persuaded her daughter to join, who would love the leave JW, but the shunning, the shunning is the big issue. My mom's friend tried to convert mum, who told her if she wanted to be friends, then not to talk about the JW faith, as mum has her own faith (the same as her friend's prior to her conversion). Guess who the JW friend turned to when she needed urgently a large sum of money, not her JW friends, but my mum, who gladly loaned her the money.
@@trevorbates8972 you make accusations that Jehovah's Witnesses manipulate their followers and give no evidence or proof of that! Christendom churches squeeze every dollar they can out of their followers Jehovah's Witnesses do everything for free, and they NEVER pass a money plate at their meetings, which is common in All churches
Wouldn't just be easier if God comes down and sets the record straight on which belief is the right one? All forms of Christianity always have that part of their teachings that tells how others are wrong.
He has. Not all beliefs are equal. JW’s clearly contradict the clear teachings of the bible. There are many denominations that disagree on secondary issues. That’s fine. They are all true Christians because they hold to the clear core teachings. JW’s don’t!
So many spiritual people who never think spiritually .....if they did they would examine things dailey to see if they are true as the Bereans did .......But ,NO .......they are unstructed not to ....fact 😢
they don't even have a real bible. the new world translation is not a translation. the 5 people that put it together didn't know any greek or hebrew. they lie about everything.
In support of Jehovah's Witnesses...who clearly don't really need it...they are training their thoughts in a prayerful and emotional way that triggers a response in our spiritual engine. The part of us that talks directly to our genetic health. It is perhaps hard for unrighteous people to realise that God's living Waters is invisibly all around us all of the time and is accessible by meekness and righteous prayer but as the great tribulations worsen, many of these will seek righteousness, seek Almighty God, Jehovah, Jesus Christ, and Jehovah's Witnesses, so treat them kindly, or, rather, treat them, righteously.
@@lionoffirerawTime will tell. Our Deity, being Almighty God, Jehovah, Jesus Christ, and our own righteously engineered spirit, is full of quantum science and we need to follow their dictates asap. The alternative is grim. There is only one path, by which, loving our neighbours is paramount.
@@trevorbates8972 with enough study and evaluation no one with any sense of discernment would recognize the WatchTower as having any personal care for the members nor do they desire seeking truth, just what works to maintain the workers they require to obey with consequences by their henchmen they call elders. I'm glad to see it is slowly decaying with more people waking up as the GB get scared and start changing the rules like letting men grow beards, a rule that was never found in the Bible at all.
JW's do believe in many heretical doctrines, including a different Jesus. Yes I agree with that, but the disagreements between religions is not secondary but fatal. Remember Jesus said "MANY' will say to me on that day- Lord Lord did we not do this or that in your name..... many will be workers of lawlessness not just a few. Lawless people may consider themselves very religious and spiritual, but they have defined God as they wish Him to be, not as He is. Lawless people will not let go of false doctrine, perpetrated by deluded men., which is lawlessness against God. The religious leaders in Jesus day were lawless as Jesus said: "So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." "For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of Gehenna as yourselves." Paul warned us : "That is why God lets a deceptive influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness" All churches today believe and teach lies over truth, including the JW's but there remain individual Christians around the world who do not. The Bible tells us, these are the wheat among weeds growing together till the harvest. Before we target another as false because we believe we are good with God and they are not (as the pharisees did this), we had better make sure we too, are not part of the "MANY" that Jesus spoke about. There is a high chance we are in that group if we follow any of the "many" organised religions.
If they say God is the answer just ask what's the question? I had a Jehovah witnesses in my class she wore sack cloth and ashes that resembled salvation army drop box plunder she wouldn't salute the flag and didn't participate in any holiday celebrations. I'm sure she was miserable but she never talked to anyone. So............ Nobody talked to her. Not for me thanks I'll take happy any day over her life! 😁
Again, you are 100% wrong about the message that Christians should be preaching today. Jesus said that the Good news of the kingdom is what we will be preaching. Matt.24:14. And this is exactly what Jehovah’s Witnesses are preaching. We tell people of the wonderful life in this kingdom. Which is why we print and distribute tracts that you have with you. We then study the Bible with them and tell them how they can live in this kingdom. We do not scare people and threaten them with a hellfire, as you do. Because there is no hellfire. And we do not tell people that all good people go to heaven. Because the Bible plainly teaches that the only people who go to heaven are those who will reign with Jesus for the millennial. Rev.20:4,6. And this is why Jesus chose Jehovah’s Witnesses to preach this message to the world. Because this message is the greatest hope for salvation that is being preached in the world today. And so the question that I have for you is; Are you preaching about the good news of the kingdom. Are you telling people about the millennial reign of Christ. Are you telling people that billions of people will be resurrected back to the earth, where they will be taught and guided by Jesus and his 144,000 associate kings and priests. And if not: Why.
@@lionoffireraw What scriptural evidence can you provide to support your claim that the tract from JW's contradicts the Bible or has a bad message? Since the message is consistent with what the Bible says, then why are you complaining about it? What is your point?
Every religion out there is a cult, not just JWs. When religion is based on a false book, i.e. the Bible which is not what it purports to be or is written when or by whom, then everything based on that book is false. All interpretations based on falsehoods are still false.
I thank God that Jesus has proved himself reliable to answer all the big questions of life: origins, destination, morality, and meaning. Attempts to undermine the veracity of the Bible have failed for millennia. The Bible has been proven reliable historically and archaeologically, and fulfilled prophecy proves its Divine origin. The historic resurrection proves that Jesus is in fact, God. He fulfilled numerous specific prophecies, claimed to be God in the flesh, and then backed it up by rising from the dead. When anyone claims that we can’t know the answers, or something is not possible, they don’t realise that the answers have already been revealed. All of this truth is well-established, and even a cursory look on the Internet will reveal the evidence for this. The problem is that they don’t want to believe. They set up an arbitrary, subjective standard of evidence, (which means nothing), so in their minds they feel justified in not believing. But all the evidence is there 😃 See the channel: “Testify”, for evidence ⬇️ youtube.com/@testifyapologetics?si=sFJn_7F7ZvX-2EYp If you can believe this, there are actually people today (and I mean full grown adults!!), who believe that our ancestors are fish and bacteria!! I’m not joking 🤦🏼♂️
Those who have faith in their heart that Jehovah rose Jesus from the dead will be saved, @Acts, 5:28-32/ Romans, 10:9, this is what Jesus whispered to his apostles, While to his critics he hides the truth to them,using his sword, his divisive figurative declaration he said, destroy this temple, and I will rise it in three days," @Mat, 10:26-28, 34-36/ Mat,13:10 -11/ Mark, 4:34,,, no one can refutes the Jw's,
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being). The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible. This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
@Acts, 5:32,and we are Jesus's witnesses of this MATTER, and so is the Holy spirit, which God given to those who obey him as the ruler, if holy spirit is one person, how it be can be given to many people? Prior to their declaration, Jesus instructed them to shout this in a clear manner, @Mat,10:26-28, Jesus privately whispered this, " what I tell you in the dark, say it in the light, and what you heard whispered shout it on the rooftop, and fear him, Jehovah, who can destroy both the body and the soul," @Deut, 32:39, / 1st,Sam, 2:6-7/ 2nd,Kings, 5:7 / there is only one God, Jehovah, @John, :1: 1, 34, John said, and I saw and bear record that Jesus is the son of God, He was with his God from the very beginning in heaven, while the earth was not yet created, @John, 20:17, Mary obeyed Jesus commands to her saying, stop clinging to me, but go and tell them that I ascend to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God, John would not able to write this verse since only Mary and Jesus were talking, the apostles were not around, how powerful John to know this? @@lionoffireraw
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They are a true religious organization!
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This is why:
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Isaiah 28:14-15
Therefore hear the word of Jehovah, YOU braggarts, YOU rulers of this people who are in Jerusalem: 15 Because YOU men have said: “We have concluded a covenant with Death; and with She´ol we have effected a vision; the overflowing flash flood, in case it should pass through, will not come to us, for we have made a lie our refuge and in falsehood we have concealed ourselves”;
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"We have concluded a covenant with Death"
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Millions Now Living Will Never Die
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But hold on! Those millions are now all dead.
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Isaiah 28:18
And YOUR covenant with Death will certainly be dissolved, and that vision of YOURS with She´ol will not stand.
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The Governing Body are the rulers of God's people:
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"YOU rulers of this people who are in Jerusalem"
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Jerusalem, the Booth of David:
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Acts 15:13-18
After they quit speaking, James answered, saying: “Men, brothers, hear me. 14 Sym´e·on has related thoroughly how God for the first time turned his attention to the nations to take out of them a people for his name. 15 And with this the words of the Prophets agree, just as it is written, 16 ‘After these things I shall return and rebuild the booth of David that is fallen down; and I shall rebuild its ruins and erect it again, 17 in order that those who remain of the men may earnestly seek Jehovah, together with people of all the nations, people who are called by my name, says Jehovah, who is doing these things, 18 known from of old.’
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"people who are called by my name, says Jehovah"
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Jehovah's Witnesses!
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They are fulfilling bible prophecy in exquisite detail.
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Want more evidence?
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Just ask.
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Preach,we are listening 🙏
@@1NOIAM What religious organization is fulfilling Jesus' words at Matt. 24:14, preaching about God's Kingdom in the entire world? No other religion is able to accomplish this work, over one BILLION hours preaching, baptizing, and making disciples in over 240 lands earth wide.
THAT alone is proof of Jehovah's backing and clear evidence who his people are. You can ignore the evidence but it speaks for itself, we don't need anyone's approval but Jehovah's.
@@djparsons7363 But you preach "Worship the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses" rather than the Good News of Jesus Christ, our ONLY leader .
To understand the Bible is to understand there is no triune God in it!
If you would like a very long detailed thesis on exactly why your pagan trinitas is nothing to do with the Bible, let me know, I will be more than happy to challenge your false assumptions with scripture.
Contrastingly feel free to send me all the scriptures you believe are representative of the triune usurper and I will have a field day decimating the triune philosophical metaphorical role playing figment of perverted imagination.
1 cor 8 v 6
Hi Matt,
My paternal grandma, used to be in the JW for years, but i was too little to know what was going on... the one thing that struck me was that they have this book they stick to, and i always believed as a little girl, that nobody is more important than Jesus and how He took my place on the cross and gave me life eternal through faith in Jesus!
The lack of Jesus sacrifice in their talks... has always been a red flag and also.... what sounds like their "fantasy land promise"...
Grandma left the JW, not without a lot of pain and troubles... she threw all their literature and bought a Bible with the largest print at that time!
We then, bought her the biggest magnifying glass possible to aid her sight... nobody read more the Bible than grandma ❤ and God knows the rest 🤗
How did Jesus take someone's place on the cross?
How about an infant or a little child who has never sinned when they die young? Didn't Jesus' death cover them too?
What the churches have come up with and what the Bible teaches are total extremes. Those who become JWs left the churches because of the nonsense these teach.
JWs are the only ones who do believe in the DEATH of Jesus. Others claim he was play acting.
@@tongakhan230 On the other hand, there are so many JW"s who are leaving the org to become Christians.
@@eyeswideopen8570 : Don't fall for this misinformation. There are JWs who cannot stay the course of loyalty and have to be removed.
1 Corinthians 5:13....“Remove the wicked person from among yourselves.”
But these will never go looking around for some other religion. How many TRUTHS can there be?
Once someone learns the TRUTH, and becomes a JW, how can he unlearn it? Not possible.
(John 8:32) and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
People who come on these forums and say "I was a JW until I found Christ" are fakes. They have never stepped into a Kingdom Hall. They say such to draw attention to themselves.
@@tongakhan230 #1: We are ALL born into sin.......THAT is in the bible. There is such a thing as "the age of accountability.......when is that for children? I believe it's different for each child. Children that die ..... before the age of accountability go to heaven.
As for Jesus "taking someone's place" on the cross? He took MY place, paid the price for MY sins.......I believe on Him and His FINISHED WORK on that cross and I can now live ...... eternally.
I am so sick of "religion" and that word.......it is NOT ABOUT RELIGION. IT IS all about the gift God gave the world in Jesus Christ. Look to Him and live.......follow Him......fully God, fully man........Father, Son, Holy Ghost and these 3 are one. Yup, that IS in the Word of God/Bible.
The thief on the cross said ....... to Jesus: REMEMBER ME........that was all it took.........no baptism, no religion, no governing body, no priest.....just that man and His savior, Jesus Christ.
My savior LIVES and is sitting on God's right hand......even as I type this. I am saved in every way......sins paid for ON THE CROSS. ALL glory to God and His unspeakable gift!
@@eyeswideopen8570 JW's are Christians, people who worship anyone but Jehovah will find out they are imitation Christians.
The road is NARROW ( A skinny Path) ..Be careful everyone. Read the Bible yourself and let the Holy Spirit teach you all truths. All these good intended doctrines are leading people astray. ❤️🙏
Amen!!!!
Totally correct! It's a sobering thought that most Christians are headed for destruction, there are comparatively few who make the grade, "many are called, few are chosen". The whole of Mathew 7 is really important, it gives one of the main reasons why this number is so high, the majority will follow the "wolves in sheep's clothing" who will lead them astray. Rather than putting their faith in God and his Son, they put their faith in men who promise to tell them everything they need to know. "Why do you call me Lord, Lord but don't do the things I tell you", they affirm Jesus is their master but they didn't obey their master! They listened to the wolves, who told them they didn't need to obey all that stuff. Jesus will say to them, "get away from me I never knew you, you workers of lawlessness".
I agree with you the road is narrow, however when speaking of leading people astray are you sure it is not this guy?
Seriously, how can we be transgrssors of the law if we are under Jesus Christ? Becareful of wolves in sheep clothing.
@@MommaBear-ml5zx We are saved by a foreign righteousness, faith in Christ, not by keeping the law.
@@MommaBear-ml5zx Read the whole of Mathew 7, it's a sobering thought, but the entire chapter contrasts two types of believer, those FEW on the narrow path to everlasting life and the MANY on the broad road to destruction. Christ will say to the MANY, why do you call me Lord, Lord but do not do the things I command? They call him master but don't obey their master. The MANY say, but didn't we do XYZ in your name! And Jesus will reply, get away from me you workers of lawlessness, I never knew you! "Many are called, few are chosen",If you read the Bible, it's clear that obedience to Christ is necessary, a change in character is necessary in your Christian walk. Be ye doers of the word, not Just hearers, is essential! It's not an optional extra, if you want to be amongst the "chosen". Elsewhere in Mathew 7 there is a clue as to why the vast majority of believers end up on the wrong path; they follow the "wolves in sheep's clothing" who lead them astray. Considering the numbers involved here, this is a serious matter, on the last day most of those throughout history who considered themselves Christian, will be rejected even those who seemed to do much for the faith. They didn't do what was asked of them, therefore it behoves us to get this right, if you're Church leader is not telling you that you have certain obligations as a Christian and is preaching a watered down message that involves little more than mentally ascending to a set of propositions (beliefs), then you are being deceived!
EXJW here. Jehovah's Witnesses used to be a lot more direct and upfront telling non believers they will die at Armageddon. They still believe that but only discuss amongst themselves in their halls, rarely at the doors unless pushed. In fact if you straight out asked a JW that question they will back peddle in embarrassment.Their tact now us to def find vulnerable ones, ie someone who has recently had a death and promise they will see that loved one again shortly, or to offer this cushy promise of a life on earth for just becoming a JW. Then they require constant work for salvation, donations, and worse they are emotionally blackmailed that they may not be good enough to survive unless they work harder.
If anyone speaks to JWs ask them what happens if you want to ever leave - you will be shunned and lose all family and friends.
Ask them if they follow all Jesus commands - then read Mat 28:19,20 and ask them how they baptise new members. They do not baptise in Holy Spirit, instead they ask “Have you repented of your sins, dedicated yourself to Jehovah, and accepted his way of salvation through Jesus Christ?” & “Do you understand that your baptism identifies you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with Jehovah’s organization?” Absolutely nothing to do with Christ or the Holy Spirit - you are basically baptised into a publishing company incorporated in New York. This is only one of the many ways they claim to follow the Bible but in reality don't come anywhere close.
Thanks for sharing that! Great points!!
@@fadetoexadam182 I read what you said you don't sound like an ex Jehovah's Witness, lying and deceiving and exaggerating on the Internet is common and you fit right in, do you now go to a church that you have to PAY a clergyman to teach you about Jesus is really Jehovah in disguise,. ..who are you kidding
@@jeffnoble9757you must be new to this, hang around though you might find it more interesting than repulsive. yeah people lie and get things wrong but this dude didn't and your only real criticism was that he might be going to a church that actually recompenses their preacher by their own free will. I guarantee if the Watchtower said elders are going to be given a stipend if they regular pioneer not a single elder would refuse the money and none would be criticized for taking it.
@@cygnustsp reading your lies is crazy"recompense their preachers by their own free will"then why do hypocrites pass a money plate. Jesus never asked for money or passed a plate, like the pope many of these religious leaders live in the lap of luxury. Billy Graham for example died a multi-millionaire, Robert Schuller owned a mansion on the beach in Maui, Jim bakker of the PTL club, took in 500,000 a DAY from his followers and you call it "recompense their preachers"I can't help but laugh at your silly comments. Watch the movie SPOTLIGHT with Michael Keaton some of the scales will drop off your eyes....Guaranteed
@@cygnustsp "recompense their preachers"by begging for money at services and passing a money plate, Jesus NEVER asked for money or pass to plate. The Catholic Church turn Jesus into a business called Christianity with a paid clergy class always begging or demanding money, the Protestant movement followed the same business model, the clergy class and the Pope live in the lab luxury,Billy Graham for example died a multi-millionaire, Robert Schuller owned a mansion on the beach in Maui, Jim bakker of the PTL club took in 500,000 a DAY from his followers, and you call it "recompense for the preachers"what is silly thing to say
Thank you for this video. I am a Jehovah’s Witness that got roped into being a witness. Back in February 2023, a little old lady and another sister came knocking on my door. Being Asian, I am taught to respect the elderly. So, I gave her my time at the door, which was a big mistake because she inched her way into my life. Fast forward Summer of 2024, the present, and I am now an unbaptized publisher. I’m required to attend meetings and participate in field service, and for some reason my guilt will not allow me to say “ENOUGH,” to these people. They really do take a mile when you give them an inch. And they require you to submit to the “Governing Body,” like a slave . If the Governing Body tells you to “Jump,” you’re supposed to say “How High?” If the Governing Body tells us witnesses no blood, they have essentially given me a death sentence, because I’m constantly anemic.
So, I secretly watch your videos, which would be considered apostasy, hoping that you’ll give me enough courage to turn away from them.
Anyways, you always ask for our prayers but now I’m asking you to pray for me! Pray that I finally get a backbone to these people that have indoctrinated me into their dangerous group. - Jenna W.
I will pray for you Jenna. 🙏🏻
I will pray for you too. But I'm wondering what you're afraid might happen if you leave.
@@deannemiller891 I’m not afraid of anything. I just don’t know how to say enough because of guilt. And apart of me do believe in some of their beliefs, just not all is the problem.
Praying for you Jenna. 🙏You have shown you already have the courage by publicly admitting you know it is wrong. JW is a cult, don’t allow them to manipulate you. Put your trust in the Lord, He will
help you and you always have us in this chat to talk to. Matt always speaks the truth, with no compromise. You will learn so much by listening to him and you shouldn’t have to feel guilty for hearing the truth. 💜
Hi Jenna...I'm 8n a similar situation to you,have you also watched Lloyd Evans on UA-cam, he will definitely help grow that backbone you want 😊
Absolutely spot on. The snake appealed to Eve's desires, not her obligations.
The snake in the garden was eve. There is no such thing as satan.
@@SaltandLight-yp6tuAnother atheist without an explanation....
@@markmurray5659 ,...The truth is, I am likely the only non atheist you have ever come across in your life. If you were not completely spiritually dead and blind, as well as completely Biblically illiterate, you would realize that it is you who is an atheist.
Repent of your ignorance and of your ungodliness!
@@markmurray5659 ,...Also, if you are so absolutely ignorant to believe that there is such a thing and the apostate churches 100% false manmade satan, then by all means show me where in the Bible it tells us that God made a non human spirit being that is the devil/satan?
If you can do this, then you will be the very first person in the world to show this. I will be waiting!
@@SaltandLight-yp6tu I will let the Apostle Paul answer your question. Col. 1:16: "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible." Satan himself masquerades as an ANGEL of light. ἄγγελον (angelon) 2 Cor. 11:14 Satan is one of myriads of "angels," who, as with humans, have free will. (Note that the word "Angel" simply means messenger.) PS: "Satan" is actually not a name! He has no name. Satan's various "names" are descriptions of his personality as an devil, opposer, slanderer, deceiver, seducer, etc. Just watch the nightly news and you will see him in action.
Religion is a snare
Read the Bible and ask the father for Holy Spirit
Keep asking keep knocking
Desire truth and you will get truth!
Religion doesn’t save you
Jesus saves!
Praise Yahweh!
"Religion is a snare"
It can be. Everyone has religion. Not everyone has church.
@@thomasmaughan4798John 4..2 or 3 gathered together in my( Jesus/Yeshua's) name..there he is in our midst
@@kerrydwyer1879 "ohn 4..2 or 3 gathered together in my( Jesus/Yeshua's) name..there he is in our midst"
So there's *many* Gods? One for each instance of 2 or 3 people gathered in my name, anywhere on Earth, right then and there. Well that's why he's "God". he can be everywhere simultaneously! But why say he is THERE? That suggests a singularity; he is there, not here. Or here, but not there. If he is everywhere, then it is not there, he is everywhere.
Sorry, it just seems too easy to ascribe things without serious thought. Also known as "wresting scripture" putting too much weight on this verse or that, as if proof-texting convinced anyone. Well, sometimes it does!
The best tool I’ve ever used to witness to a JW was Dr. Walter Martins cults reference bible. You can have it open while they are “teaching” you their doctrines, and counter their claims with verses that he lists in the footnotes and they won’t know you are doing it. I had two of them RUN out of my house when my counter claim hit their hearts hard and they had nothing to come back at me. I pray for them when they come to mind, hoping they found the truth and turned to the true Christ.
Please give a link where I can buy one?
What can people sitting at home teach Jesus' disciples going house to house?
Many JWs used to be in the churches. They would know what the churches teach.
@@tongakhan230 most Christians don’t read the Bible.
When Walter Martin had a radio show I used to listen to it and laugh and laugh and laugh. He'd debate JW's and Mormons and others tying them into a verbal pretzel knot. He would have them confessing that Jesus is God in the flesh.
It was a wonderful time and I really do miss him. Any literature you can get by him is just wonderful for apologetics.
@@SpaceCadet4Jesus : That doesn't make sense. Sorry!
How can anyone convince anyone that Jesus was God. JWs didn't fall from the sky. They were once members of churches which taught such nonsense. The TRUTH set them free (John 8:32).
Telling a JW what they would already know?
Well said. To become a JW is to become a member of an institutional system rather than a relationship with a loving heavenly Father through Christ our saviour. Let's not be fooled though. Many Christians although born again may be, through ignorance and poor teaching, in a similar relationship with an institutional system rather than developing a relationship with our Father.
Recently I got entangled with a JW. It started out innocently enough, but I soon realized they were trying to rope me into their cult. I told the JW that, and she vehemently denied it. However, the same day I received a handwritten letter addressed to me personally from another JW. Then I got yet another visit from a different JW. I thought I made it plain from the start that I wasn't interested in ANY organized religion, but they are very persistent, and won't leave you alone. I was disgusted to discover that they had "prophesied" in 1914 that Jesus was coming back. When it failed to happen, they just doubled down, and said he did com, but in the spiritual, not the physical, and that he would return one day (which will be the 3rd Coming). Nonsense.
Someone once told me that if JWs are continually coming to your door and bothering you, that you can call the police. According to Google, you can even sue them if they are harassing you. Go online and read more about it. Best wishes to you.
Maranatha!
"Heaven" - Randy Alcorn
"Unpopular the Movie" (28:55)
Let me ask you, do you understand Daniel's prophecy of the kingdoms? Also, do you realize Noah preached about the flood for 120 years, being mocked and persecuted the entire time.
I'm not sure how you get 3x, for the JWs claim Jesus became King of Heaven in 1914 and he was coming, not that he has come.
Have you read the parable of the 10 virgins and then asked yourself which 5 you are or wanna be?
@@dinerdashingyou could also contact them, let them know to put you on the no call list and they will do their best to honor it.
@@dinerdashing Those techniques will definitely get them to stop visiting but the techniques will also cut off any further help you could be to them spiritually. They are as lost as any atheist and we can only be of benefit to them.
@@MommaBear-ml5zx Noah might have preached about the flood for a 120 years. But, he never said the flood will come in the 14th year, 35th year, 75th year, etc. and then change it saying the light has gotten brighter. The JW's did say the end will come many times - the most popular ones are 1914 and 1975. Then, they changed it with arguments around "light becoming brighter" and "we said he was coming, not that he has come" and others.
The bible is very clear about false prophets (Deut 18: 20-22) and what their end will be (Rev 20:10). Please read the Bible, always taking into account the context. Save yourself. Get out of this demonic cult.
I am a Jehovah witness I Iove Jehovah ❤
There used to be a lot of JWs in mu immediate area. They knocked on my door at least once a month. And there was a Kingdom Hall just a few streets away. That Hall has closed after being there for 25 years. Their numbers in my area have shrunk substantially.
Yes, that sounds like a seeker friendly message.
Howdy from Kansas. 👋
There’s been a lot of reasons why including the controversy surrounding the cover up of sexual abuse in the organisation
Here is something that people who reject the message JWs bring forget.
Ezekiel 2:4...... ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord Jehovah says.’ 5 As for them, whether they listen or refuse to listen-for they are a rebellious house-they will certainly know that a prophet was among them.
BTW Jesus disciples would be FEW in number (Matthew 7:14).
@@tongakhan230 Jehovah is speaking to his own people here.
@@Linda-ux8un And who do think those people this days ?
@@Linda-ux8un : God was speaking of those SUPPOSED to be His own people.
Same could be said about so called Christians.
(Matthew 7:21) “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will.
Jesus draws the distinction between so- called Christians and those actually who are Christians. Note that his Disciples will be engaged in DOING God's Will.
Would people who claim to be Christian sitting at home avoiding contact with JWs be DOING anything?
Who can be identified so as to fulfill this prophecy.
(Matthew 24:9) “Then people will hand YOU over to tribulation and will kill YOU, and YOU will be hated by all the nations on account of my name.
Obviously a group that can be identified and who is active worldwide. JWs are commissioned to fulfill Matthew 24:14.
It is a WITNESS work.
Sadly, the world in general would ignore JWs. Jesus draws a parallel between our day and Noah's.
(Matthew 24:39) and they took no note until the Flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man will be.
Thank you , Matthew for exposing another pitfall of this cult. Something I never thought of.
They also deny the cross. Long story I was born into that cult, Thank God I got out. I’ve heard they’ve been making many changes recently since so many are leaving. One change is allowing beards. They were so anti beard they would “council” me many times for too much shadow on my chin. Too much to discuss here. Thank you for bringing awareness about this cult.
"They also deny the cross."
Did the cross make a request? How do you deny a cross?
people in general are leaving all Christian religions every year fewer and fewer people go to Christian churches
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The cross makes a statement which then demands a decision by you and by me.
@@LarJgrip "The cross makes a statement which then demands a decision by you and by me."
Well, none of my crosses have been making statements or demanding decisions. That would be strange. The Son of God requires a decision; and no other person supercedes the Son of God (except the father; and he has handed Earth to the Son of God).
The cross is where Jesus ENDED his work; many people were crucified on crosses. The actual payment for sin appears to have taken place in the Garden of Gethsemane. On the cross, BEFORE he died, Jesus reportedly said, "It is finished." John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
Dying on the cross was probably necessary, but I believe that's not where the actual atonement took place.
Many worship and pray to a cross or even a picture image of "Jesus." Both are improper. Follow Christ Himself as our only hope; not a picture, a cross, a "church" or a magnetic Jesus on your dashboard. A cross and a rabbit's foot are not good luck charms. Be careful what you teach.
To say there is no salvation seems cruel to some people who genuinely think it might be a way to become closer to God. Until they learn that Jesus is the only way, it seems unfair.
I went to a couple of their meetings even after I read much of the bible. Nothing was obvious to me about them being counterfeit, until I heard a testimony about Jesus being very upset with its founder.
The one thing I didn't like was that their book is the Watch Tower. They spend most of their time reading a commentary about the bible, than the bible itself.
Jesus is the only way But Salvation is a universal reality. 1 john 2:2 says Jesus saved the entire Kosmos in the original greek.1 Timothy 4:10 contrasts
the salvation of believers first, with the subsequent salvation of ALL MEN. 1 corinthians 15:22-28 says God will be in ALL things. Revelation 22 says
that no more curse will exist at all: and that ALL tears will be wiped way.
You need to start accepting the truth of scripture. Alan Hess on youtube might help show you this and remove that speck from your eye.
@@a-sheepof-christ9027 I think it would’ve been funnier if you said plank
I have never actually talked to a Jehovah's witness. I don't answer my door and I think they don't even come to our neighborhood anymore.
God Bless you Matt, and Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 🕊️🕊️
Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1..
People who reject the message God's people take to the homes will not affect JWs.
They will fulfill Matthew 24:14 despite persecution or apathy.
@@tongakhan230 But your ignore my simple question 😭
@@vusimngomezulu2500 Bible than The Holy Spirit is the BOSS. If all other leadership and their teachings lines up then there u go. Try not get tangled in the weeds as scripture guides us but it says we going to. Just dont be a weed. May we encourage others to seek Jesus.
@@vusimngomezulu2500 : Obviously Jesus has only ONE UNITED group of Disciples worldwide. 1 Corinthians 1:10.
Here is how to identify them.
(Matthew 10:7) As you go, PREACH, saying: ‘The KINGDOM of the heavens has drawn near.’
JWs are fulfilling this following prophecy.
(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.
Who are obviously Jesus' DISCIPLES.
They believe Jesus is the son of God as taught in the Bible.
They don't prescribe to religious customs, doctrines and traditions of men which came centuries later.
This doesn't make them heretics it makes them truth seekers.
The Bible does speak about a new world where righteousness is going to dwell, 2 Peter 3:13, so what's wrong with highlighting that to people?
One heresy they teach is that only the 144,000 are born again and that there are two classes of people, one in heaven and one on earth.
They don’t prescribe to the Bible!
@@johnsmit5999 It's all in the Bible. Some go to heaven, in the first resurrection, to rule with Christ, but not all:
"Happy and holy is anyone having part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of the Christ, and they will rule as kings with him for the 1,000 years," Revelation 20:6.
These are the 144,000 on heavenly Mt Zion with Jesus, Revelation 14:1.
@@lionoffireraw It's all Bible they live the Bible.
@@moseslivingstone1258 you are deceived if you think the JW organization lives the Bible. They don't. It's a cult that preys on getting members to trust and obey men in NY with consequences if they don't. Consider the new beard rules. They enforfed that for many decades however, there is no Bible verse condemning beards. Now, all of a sudden, they are OK. They make up rules then change them when it suits their needs or their own priorities. These men are crooked and not inspired or infallible.
If they were really honest their brochures would state:
1.Jesus chose us and only us in 1919. All other religions are of satan. Says us.
2. We say Christ returned in 1874, and 1914.
3. Jesus became King, not at his ascension but in 1878, and then again in 1914.
4. To be a member of our group you must follow our "current new" fds no matter what. We will label you as apostate to God if you speak to any of our misinterpretaions. And If you leave us you leave God and belong to Satan himself.
5. AND..You must be baptized to THIS org to be able to survive Gods day.
We dont follow the instruction Jesus gave for baptism.
Bonus: Oh ya and no matter what you do in this life your own death (Romans 6:7) absolves you of your sins.
Bonus bonus: We have made at least 7 false end time predictions under the leadership of Jesus. We spoke above his authority to do this.
Lastly, Jesus came to include the gentiles in John 10:16 as the fulfillemnt of prophecy, but we say he was talking about a second class of Christians. So you are not covered under the new covenant and can't be a child of God because you are more than likely considerd our defenition of other sheep, which by the way we didn't discover until 1935.
The cult leaders of the jws bainwash good people into believing wholeheartedly in their misguided doctrines!! Ask any jw and they will say the light is just getting brighter. Their beliefs are "subject to change" lmao
@@Jayrogg
So true, they had me for 30 years..
@@elly1964 same here!! So glad to be free. Keep spreading the truth about the truth....should make tracts of all the facts 🤣
This post is brilliant and actually the best way to identify their beliefs and practices. Well done!
@@Jayrogg
Yes new light is code for "we spoke beyond what is written"
Happy for you and may God bless your path 😊
Great condensed message on JW’s !Wow you have a young lady in your comments who need our prayers. God is tugging at her heart and I believe she knows the truth, but the enemy (Satan) is putting fear into her to leave🥹 This is a matter of her eternity and where she will spend it🥹 Let’s pray for Jenna to take the step of faith and get out of the cult and turn Christ🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 John 8:31-32
Learning the TRUTH, people leave the churches and become a JW. How can they unlearn the TRUTH and go back to the stuff dished out by the disunited churches? Doesn't make sense. Sorry!
2 Peter 2:21 It would have been better for them not to have accurately known the path of righteousness than after knowing it to turn away from the holy commandment they had received. 22 What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog has returned to its own vomit, and the sow that was bathed to rolling in the mire.”
People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
lol!! Apparently that is why all of their “kingdom halls” are made without windows.. not only are they trying to keep the LORD out, but also keeping rocks from coming in!
Well said kelly
They move their neighbors and God. Who else is doing it? And following Jesus’ command?
@@hikikomori_999every Kingdom Hall I’ve been to has had windows have you even been to a Kingdom Hall
"Jesus could not have made it anymore clear then his words at Jhn 17:3 "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
Amen
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being).
The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️
ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
"Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
Yes; and most Christians think Jesus IS God, and he sent himself.
Excellent video!! You hit the nail on the head. I hope you're feeling well, you are a blessing by continuing to minister to us when you don't always feel your best. May the Lord bring you comfort and healing my Brother!
God bless you. Thank you. Matt 🙏
I was once in the jehovah's witness cult. The thing that woke me up was the unscriptual teaching that Jesus returned in 1914 and checked all the churches, and discovered that the jehovah's witnesses had the truth. I wondered why he had to come here to know that.
2:32 The book of Revelation is misquoted by the New World Translation.
We are warned not to add or take away from the book of Revelation. Rev. 22:18,19.
Though those words apply to the book of Revelation, it is what is believed by God's worshipers. This is the principle.
1 Cor 4:6.....that through us you may learn the rule: “Do not go beyond the things that are written,”
That is why no one will dare take on JWs using the Bible.
Where was it misquoted???
Most people do not know how to witness. They don't know how to share their faith and are scared to be asked tough questions or any questions for that matter.
From my own experience in church, I went because my family did. I said the sinners prayer, and basically, what i learned was through observation. I was not discipled. For the most part, children follow the paths of the parents. And learn their religions. And as one grows, each individual should earnestly seek out the truth in all things, and this path will lead you to Christ. I honestly believe that God has given us all enough evidence to believe Him. Romans2 11-16.
But when a person is indoctrinated as a child or a young adult, it is next to impossible to convince them that they have been lied to even though you can present them with scriptures that prove otherwise. But it is possible, it takes work. And being led by the Holy Spirit.
Many who become JWs were members of churches which indoctrinated them with the 'Jesus being God' doctrine.
How did they shed that false belief?
(John 8:32) and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
God pulls out people who have a good heart and gathers them as His Witnesses. The prophecy can be found at Micah 4:1-5.
John 6:44 No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him,
Their membership has been 8 million since 2014...they can't seem to grow despite all the hours preaching, So many are leaving the cult and hundreds if not thousands are disfellowshipped every year.
"Their membership has been 8 million since 2014"
That's a rather impressive number for a not-Catholic church.
@@thomasmaughan4798 Not really. It's one of the smaller cults and stagnant in growth. Mormons are more than double at 17 million. The Catholic church is over a billion, both growing in numbers unlike Jdubs
To address your question to us, it is my understanding that they are not offering your best life now, but rather your best life to come in the next life. Maybe I have that wrong though. They always approach me and, because I am blind, ask if I want to see again and tell me that will come in the next kingdom.
You are right.
You are right.
They pull a "Bait-N-Switch."
The come promising "paradise," and delivering "Armageddon."
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Next life on their JW terms and conditions. Jesus died for us all, no exclusions. The 12 apostles preached to the everyone, and since then it has been preached to the ends of the world. We do not know the day nor the hour, only the father knows, and thus must live each day as it were our last, as we do not know when the Lord will call us.
Imperfections happen while this world is still under Satan's control.
The Bible promises that these imperfections would be taken away under Jesus' rule of this earth.
Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say: “I am sick.”
The people dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error.
That is one of the driving forces which help JWs talk to people despite they being persecuted and apathy shown. Compare Matthew 24:9.
@@tongakhan230
This world is under Satan's control.?!
"All authority has been given to ME in heaven and on earth."
Mt.28:18
Can any of the teachings from Watchtower be found in scripture.?
No.
Not one.
When Christ "begins" His rule as King..?
"The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood,
And the LORD sits as King forever."
Ps.29:10
None more confused than the "witnesses."
What strikes me is that the good person tract shows what a person needs to do right now to be reconciled to our holy God.
The JW tract makes some pleasant promises for a future but in order to be a part of that, you need to get into their church to learn more. There is no sense of getting ready to be in God's presence if you died that moment.
Great point!!
@@lionoffireraw Thank you! God bless you!
I studied with the witnesses for about 2 years then left. I was indoctrinated in their "truth" which uses books more than the Bible. Now I'm saved by a perfect savior which I was unable to do for myself
Dear Jenna, this is how I almost got baptised.
Please also watch Beroean Pickets, Watchtower examination, JW Escape and Light over Dark ministry...❤
Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 😊
I believe the Gospel you shared, and that in Living Waters tract.❤🙏
i love to be a Jehovah's witnesses praise Jah❤
Check out this channel ⬇️
youtube.com/@lightoverdarkministry?si=xcsMYVkdH42ywt6Q
They can never point to a group on earth closer to first century Christians closer than Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Name one Matt if you’re listening. Love to see them.
@@NickHawaii if you only knew
@@NickHawaii really? they have only been around for about 150 years. all failed prophesies, fake NWT bible. charles taze russell was a con man and lier. look up walter martins " kingdom of the cults". where was your religion for 1800 years? yes the jw's have zeal, but so did the pharisee's and they went to hell.
Ask God to give you COURAGE TO STAND UP TO THEM!,I LOVE TO USE JOHN 14:6 WHERE JESUS SAYS I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!! ALL WE NEED IS HIM!! AND HIS WORD!! ITS ABOIT RELATIONSHIP NOT RELIGION!!
I feel sorry for the JW community, primarily for the false hope that they seem to perpetuate. I do admire their passion, but coupled with misinformation, the best analogy I can think of is trying to win at Mt Panorama when you're only equipped with roller skates.
What “misinformation”? People who say things like this haven’t read the Bible themselves. They just repeat what everyone else is saying.
Once a religion states they don’t believe in the trinity
Then they have lost me
@@TheRastacabbage congrats, by calling the Trinity a false doctrine reveals (1) you haven't studied the Bible (2) you have been influenced by a cult religion (3) you can't see the logic of the name "Emmanuel" means God With Us to define Jesus
@@TheRastacabbage the concept does when you actually study the Bible. Have you read it all the way through? The ESV and NASB are the easiest to read.
@@TheRastacabbage it does when you read through the scriptures and see the core concepts about Jesus , the Father and the Holy Spirit in the text. But if you pick n choose verses instead of gathering the entire Bible as a whole, or use a false version like NWT, then it might not be easy to see.
@@TheRastacabbage then you have confirmed my previous post (1) you haven't studied the Bible (2) you have been influenced by a cult religion (3) you can't see the logic of the name "Emmanuel" means God With Us to define Jesus
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being).
The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
I was a witness for about 15 years. I left about 25 years ago, but still have family in it. The religion is very controlling and I'm glad I'm out. I don't believe in God or religion now, and I'm much happier for it. I believe the bible is a work of fiction. If it's not then from the things I've read in it, it makes God an extremely cruel creator who does not deserve to be worshipped.
I thank God that Jesus has proved himself reliable to answer all the big questions of life: origins, destination, morality, and meaning.
Attempts to undermine the veracity of the Bible have failed for millennia. The Bible has been proven reliable historically and archaeologically, and fulfilled prophecy proves its Divine origin. The historic resurrection proves that Jesus is in fact, God. He fulfilled numerous specific prophecies, claimed to be God in the flesh, and then backed it up by rising from the dead.
When anyone claims that we can’t know the answers, or something is not possible, they don’t realise that the answers have already been revealed.
All of this truth is well-established, and even a cursory look on the Internet will reveal the evidence for this. The problem is that they don’t want to believe. They set up an arbitrary, subjective standard of evidence, (which means nothing), so in their minds they feel justified in not believing. But all the evidence is there 😃
See the channel: “Testify”, for evidence ⬇️
youtube.com/@testifyapologetics?si=sFJn_7F7ZvX-2EYp
If you can believe this, there are actually people today (and I mean full grown adults!!), who believe that our ancestors are fish and bacteria!! I’m not joking 🤦🏼♂️
We have to pray for the JW and other cults for the Lord our God to intervene and open their eyes ears and hearts before it's too late. They also need a Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN.
Check out the UA-cam Video - 10 Reasons Why Jesus Is Not God!
By: MercifulServant
Here are the Scriptures that say "No one has ever seen God" and "No one sees my face and live"
*"No one has ever seen God"*
- John 1:18a
- John 1:18
- 1 Timothy 6:15-16
*"No one sees my face and live"*
- Exodus 33:20
- Exodus 33:23
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Jesus is a god, but NOT the ALMIGHTY GOD. Jesus ask Peter "who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:16-18) Peter said, "You are the Christ, the SON of the living God." If that answer was good enough for Jesus it should be good enough for us. It DON’T get any CLEARER than this. Anyone who still believe in the Trinity, clearly DOES NOT have God’s Spirit operating over or within them. Jesus Christ NEVER said he was EQUAL to God his FATHER.
John 14:28
John 17:1-3 (all of John 17)
Matt 26:39
Mark 13:32
Matt 20:20-23
1 Cor 11:3
1 Cor 8:5-6
1 Pet 1:3
John 20:17
John 1:1-2
John 1:18
Heb 1:3
Matt 3:17 - This is my “SON” (this was said after Jesus Baptism).
Isa 9:6 - Jesus Christ is described as “Mighty god”, but only his Father is referred to as “ALMIGHTY GOD”
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BEGOTTEN means - CREATED and to BRING ABOUT
The scripture that says Jesus is God's only BEGOTTEN Son is John 3:16, which states and PROVES Jesus was CREATED, God was NOT.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only BEGOTTEN Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (NIV)
The Greek word "monogenes" (μονογενής) is translated as "only BEGOTTEN" in this verse, emphasizing Jesus' unique relationship with God as His sole, beloved, and DIVINE SON.
Other scriptures that affirm Jesus' divine SONSHIP include:
- John 1:14, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only SON from the Father, full of grace and truth."
- Hebrews 11:17, "By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son."
- 1 John 4:9, "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only BEGOTTEN Son into the world, that we might live through him."
These scriptures, along with others, affirm Jesus' identity as God's only BEGOTTEN Son, emphasizing His divinity and unique relationship with HIS Father.
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The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being).
The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️
ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
They're bunk.
And 🍒 cherry -pick
What they want
Out of the Holy Scriptures 😮.
Very good program, my friend 👍!
Please keep it up 🙏!
Christianity, as a whole, is simply a smorgasbord religion where they cherry-pick whatever they choose:
Only nine of the Ten Commandments apply,
Homosexuality is a sin, but eating pork or blood is fine,
Tithing is expected, but you can get a tattoo if you like,
You can build opulent church buildings, but following the Biblical example of home groups is largely ignored,
Call the Almighty by a pagan title like "Lord" or "God," but anyone who wants to call Him by His Name (which occurs almost 7000 times in the Bible) is a weirdo,
Anyone who desires to practice good works or repent is practicing "works salvation"
Make sure you honor the pagan Christ-Mass and Easter (Eostre) but definitely don't celebrate the Biblical Feasts, etc...
Christianity is a LAWLESS religion and Yahshua warned:
"I never knew you, depart from Me, you who work lawlessness!" (Matt 7:23)
Heb 1:5 - For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
Those going to heaven will rule over the earth. An empty planet?
Jesus said the meek will inherit. The earth will be brought back to a paradise. Can’t stop God’s purpose.
I'm not part of their organization.
This video doesn't appear worth producing.
You are very hard to follow, you made lots of accusations that the Jehovah's Witnesses are a cult but never gave any proof of that, and you never even gave a definition of what a cult is?? Actions speak louder than words Jehovah's Witnesses have the backbone to go door-to-door, preaching.. people like you don't, you just complain.,. And you're not even good at that
My standard is the Bible, not where the people go to doors or not.
I thought he was very easy to follow. He did mention them believing Jesus is the archangel Michael and rejecting the trinity. Most people who follow these channels know what a cult is.
@@lionoffireraw the Bible says"the good news of God's Kingdom Will be preached in all the inhabited Earth for witness to all the nations before the end comes"Jehovah's Witnesses have the backbone to accomplish that! People like you are the reason Christianity is declining in the United States
@@johnsmit5999 typical non-answer, where in the Bible does the word trinity appear?? And none of you hypocrites explain what a cult is? Is the Catholic church and the pope a cult?
The word Trinity doesn’t need to appear in the Bible for it to be a biblical concept. The word Trinity simply explains a biblical truth.
Here’s something NOT in the Bible… having to follow the interpretations of the Watch Tower.
Please don’t be deceived by this cult.
Telling people they’re sinners and need Jesus doesn’t draw them in. Getting people to think about their future is just a start, to open the door for further discussion.
That type of message is why Christianity is in the mess it’s in today.
@@lionoffireraw Actually, Christianity is in the mess it's in today in part because:
1. The "Church" teaches false doctrine, so they don't have God's holy spirit.
2. Most "Christian" religions don't make people adhere to God's moral standards.
3. Jesus said his people would be no part of the world, (John 17:16; John 15:19; John 18:26) but almost all supposed "Christian" religions are involved in wars, politics, etc. which is Satan's world, not Gods. (1 John 5:19)
4. Supposed Christians are not united in love, but are divided by many issues, such as race, economics, nationality, etc. For example, there are different Baptist churches, some considered "black" churches and others "white" churches. Two countries on opposing sides of a war have people of the same "Christian" religions killing each other, like in WWI and WWII, in Ukraine and Russia, In Bosnia and Serbia, etc.
1. Jehovah's Witnesses examine the Bible and teach what the Bible says, not what Church tradition says, which was influenced by Pagan religions and philosophy, changing doctrines along the way.
2. Jehovah's Witnesses do our best to keep the congregation clean by applying Bible principles and removing unrepentant people so they aren't a bad influence on others.
3. JW's remain neutral in all government affairs, not voting, not joining the military, not killing our brothers due to conflicts between countries, etc.
4. On the contrary, Jehovah's Witnesses are united in love worldwide. (John 13:35) Many come from backgrounds where they may have to fight against engrained feelings about others due to prejudice, but they overcome it and show genuine love to one another. This is evident at our international conventions, when we travel to other places, or have visitors from other places. From the inner cities to the countryside, from Asia, to Africa and the Americas, we are all one, just as Jesus and his Father are one. (John 17:20-23)
I'm not a JW, however I still believe the Trinity is an unbiblical teaching, not fully appearing until the 4th century. The Bible never expressly teaches, describes, or defines it. And Jesus and the apostles never taught it, which ought to be a huge red flag, if this teaching is as necessary for salvation as people insist.
We believe in one God, and the New Testament authors show that this one God is the Father. We only need to read the introductions of the New Testament letters to see that the Father and Jesus are always differentiated. God being referred to as the Father, and then Jesus as a separate being. Additionally we have Jesus referring to the Father as his God, and the apostles also doing so. For example, John 20:17; Revelation 3:12; 2 Corinthians 11:31; Ephesians 1:3, & 1:17; and 1 Peter 1:3.
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being).
The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️
ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
@@lionoffireraw I might have a look at that video, although I'm aware of the usual proof texts used to try and prove the Trinity teaching. Each one can be understood from a Biblical Unitarian perspective, and usually makes more sense when taking into account the context of the passage. For example, John 10:30 viewed in its immediate context is easily seen to refer to oneness of purpose, rather than oneness of essence or being.
The Bible clearly identifies the Father as the one true God, but no so for Jesus or the Holy Spirit. In a few places Jesus is called God, but clearly from the context, not God in the highest sense as the Father is. Many of the passages also have variations in translation, so it's hard to rely on them as proper proof texts, for example Hebrews 1:8.
With the Holy Spirit, there is no passage where it's called God specifically. Yes, it's often referred to as a personality, but it can also be shown to be God's power and speech, and that explains why it sometimes appears to be a separate person. For example, when God speaks it's sometimes described as the spirit speaking. No contradiction, but it's just because spirit is breath, and God's breath is his speech, and it's holy.
I like how they don't observe the holidays. I don't either. Cultural baggage.
Few years ago, this guy i was working for was so excited that i agreed to do some bible studying with him and his wife. (JWs), although i knew a big chunk of their background/ideology as a religion having compared their NWT to my good old Tyndale Bible.
He (wont mention names), rushed off to get a pamphlet that they hand out to "non believers", or "newbies" that want to join thier organisation.
The first thing that struck me, was that the pamphlet was broken down into small paragraphs that had to be read aloud, with this back and forth thing where the non JW read a part, then they read a part, of which was basically aimed at the governing body, to be the saving Grace of all things, where anyone who knows scripture that Jesus alone is our only saviour. Not some man made religion that was actually founded by a mason. It went on and on about how the governing body is the only truth and all other doctrines are false, and only they can lead you to the light, and the truth etc.....
Yes they have had many fall backs in the past to how they got dates wrong for world events, the shunning, this "two" witness rule for s3xual harassment/assult, and when confronted by police about any of these claims, why do they then burn the written evidence?
Do they harbour these people, do they protect them?🤔
Jesus is NOT Micheal the arch angel!
Jesus is the Messiah, none can be like Him or even Close!
The NWT also removed the very small but important passage about Jesus being the Messiah, they started it out and left a dodgy footnote at the bottom of their page. (Should have taken a picture, as i do not have that literature in my possession any longer)
This beard thing was new to me 🤡
Its truley amazing how they have a nack for targeting the spiritually weak and vulnerable.
Folks, read the Bible (NKJ) would be the best more clear text, coupled with the Amplified Version, and do your own studies. Compare these with the NWT (New World Translation) that the JWs dish out and ask for discernment from The Holy Spirit.
Remember: dont get trapped 😎📚
Knowledge is Power
The message preached to unbelievers needs to encompass both! They need to know they are sinners in need of repentance but also what the reward is. There is a balance between "seeker friendly" and 'Turn or burn', neither of which is the whole picture.
Can I ask you a question please? What was the gospel (good news) *_that Jesus_* preached about when he walked the earth?
Read the passage about the rich young ruler.
He preached that:
- man has transgressed the law,
- only God is good
- we must eat of his body and drink of his blood (i.e. accept his sacrifice on the cross). John 6.
- no one comes to the Father except through Him. John 14:6.
- he affirmed John the Baptist's teaching of "repent and believe"
What stood out for me was the Jw leaflet is referring to the Kingdom of God that will one day rule the earth forever. Jesus spoke about this good news of the Kingdom.
They only believe 144,000 people go to heaven. How crazy!!
That is what the Bible teaches. A few chosen ones are transformed into immortal spirit beings to be able to go to heaven and rule with Jesus. The earth's inhabitants will be the recipient of the blessing of this rule. Revelation 21:3,4.
(Psalm 37:29) The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.
Everlasting life for humans is on earth.
@@tongakhan230 I do believe there is a kingdom , God’s kingdom that will one day rule the world and last forever. I read somewhere in Daniel about a person receiving a kingdom from the ancient of days. This is my starting point to be honest and I keep my eyes open. I also compare the Bible with what humans say to make sure what they say is in harmony with the Bible. What I do know for sure is that Gods kingdom is not currently ruling this world.
@@iamoneface3852 : The prophecy can be found at Daniel 7:13,14.
It shows an angel being brought before God, and this angel being given Kingship by God. This angel is LIKENED to a Son of Man. A term Jesus used on himself to identify with this chosen angel. (Matthew 20:28).
God's Kingdom was set up in 1914 C.E. It is ruling over JWs. Soon it will rule this earth.
See Psalms 110:1-3.
@@tongakhan230 I read somewhere “ to which of the Angels did God say today you are my Son” I don’t think it could be an Angel ?
Very true, Matt. Also, given the themes of most of their materials, they seem overly obsessed with the end times.
Obviously JWs will be involved with the end times. That is why their God has raised them as a united group in these last days (Micah 4:1-5).
(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.
JWs don't go around converting anyone. Their God assigned work is a Witness work before the END COMES.
My hope is found on nothing less than Jesus and his righteousness
They have definitely become seeker friendly. I was out passing out the good person tracks, and stopped to talk with some JWs who were cart witnessing. After explaining to the woman the gospel, and how we aren't good enough to attain our salvation,but must put our trust in the savior. She proceeded to tell me that I had a very negative message and it was because of beliefs like mine that the world was so messed up. She said we need to try and lift people up and tell them how good they can be. 🤔
Wow! That’s crazy!
Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1..
@@lionoffirerawWhich church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1..
@@vusimngomezulu2500 no physical church is true, because we are part of a "spiritual church" that comes from that moment when we believe that Jesus is God and Savior. We are grafted into His kingdom and become adopted so that we hear His voice. No man-made organization or structure or membership is required as we read in Romans 10:9 or Ephesians 2:8-9
@@georgebauerschmidt5289 So which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, because that is the only true church according to the Bible, James 2:26.
Most of their churches have no windows or at the very least - small ones
That's so that you can't escape. 😂
The Jehovah's witness message gives the sinner everything the sinner wants naturally which requires no repentance and no trusting in Christ . The thing that makes it so dangerous is that it cloaks itself in a mask of apparent respectability , but the message is empty
Bingo........!! It reminds me of the serpent talking to Eve saying "is that what God really said"?! They do the same......then they tell them what THEY say "God really said". If you are biblically ignorant they can get you. Great comment! God bless!
How does that make sense? JWs are the only ones who have accepted the value of Jesus' sacrifice. That is why they are Jesus' DISCIPLES.
Others have made Jesus into God and thereby lost the prospect of being a Disciple. No one can logically be a Disciple of God. Think about it.
@@tongakhan230 What does his sacrifice mean if he is not the Son of God? His sacrifice was to take away sins . Sin is what separates us from him because he is holy . Acts 4:12 says , "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” It's here in black and white . Jesus said of himself , "That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” It is that serious . You can be correct about everything else in religion , but if you don't trust in Christ and repent , you'll perish . God said it , not me .
@@jchristopherman1970 : Jesus being a son of God is not in doubt. Adam too was a son of God. Jesus is called the last Adam at 1 Corinthians 15:45 which puts Jesus on an equal footing with Adam.
Almighty God coming in the form of a man, riding a donkey before his creation killed him, is what is questionable. And blasphemous.
JWs are the only Christians around in these last days. John 13:35.
Yes they are a cult and Im no JW BUT.. where in the bible does Jesus say he is ACTUALLY God almighty and where in the bible does the word "Trinity" appear? Why does God need to be 3. Is anything else in creation 3 in one? Help me make sense of this. Anybody.
I’ll post this below for you 🙏(the video link it really good)
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being).
The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️
ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
Throughout the KJV bible, the word God is there over 4000 times, and I would like to see lionoffireraw give one example, where “God” applies to the three persons of the trinity simultaneously.
Great job. I was raised in this high mind control group. Thank you so much for this video. God bless you. 🙋🙏
Yeah every time I talk with them they're preaching a new government, a new rulership and a paradise earth. No mention of being sinners or repentance and the need for a Savior.
That is because JWs are WITNESES fulfilling this last days' prophecy.
(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.
JWs do not go around converting anyone.
Jesus came to destroy death and to enable us to know God and partake of His nature. We can then live in harmony with Logos knowing the Father.
Thanks Matt, my mom teach me and my brother biblical, and your clips really is God given ❤
Thanks dear brother for guiding us how to deal with the Jehovah's witnesses It's definitely going to help me as, I come across a lot of them. God bless 🙏🙏❤️
Jehovah's Witnesses do show that we are sinners, and need to repent, and are the actual ones preaching to their neighbors earth wide.
4:40 What stands out to me? One is focusing on the hope for the future, the kingdom, and the other speaks of salvation without the kingdom.
(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.
Jehovah's people are doing this work.
The tract is a fish hook, to find people interested to learn more.
The Kingdom of God is simply God’s rule and reign in the heart of a believer. This is what Jesus means when he talks about the Kingdom of God.
@@lionoffireraw You said "The Kingdom of God is simply God’s rule and reign in the heart of a believer."
No sir. It is the government God set up, and installed Jesus as the King of that kingdom. That is why Jesus is called the Christ, the Messiah, as Jesus was anointed to be King.
Ps 2: 6 Saying: “I myself have installed my king
On Zion, my holy mountain.”
7 Let me proclaim the decree of Jehovah;
He said to me: “You are my son;
Today I have become your father.
Dan 7:13 “I kept watching in the visions of the night, and look! with the clouds of the heavens, someone like a son of man was coming; and he gained access to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him up close before that One. 14 And to him there were given rulership, honor, and a kingdom, that the peoples, nations, and language groups should all serve him. His rulership is an everlasting rulership that will not pass away, and his kingdom will not be destroyed.
Dan 2:44 “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. And this kingdom will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it alone will stand forever,
It will shortly destroy human government, and rule forever, starting with Jesus' 1,000 year reign.
What good news? Join or die?
Give me a break. That a cult.
Wake up dude. How much child sex abuse cover ups can you tolerate?
Did you see the new Zealand royal commission?
Love your content my friend
@@FishermensCorner You do??
Even though he says you are in a cult?
@@In_Focus24 nope, I'm not part of your religion; I'm a Christian.
@FishermensCorner You're in a cult, the SDA, which according to this guy, you aren't Christian and are in a false religion.
He's Baptist.
My husband use to invite them in when we were very young. God prepared him in apologetics. It was so amazing to see him do this. We have JW who stand on the corner in my little Midwest town in the USA. We have thought about witnessing to them.
Your faith and trials are quite relatable to me. I hope to find how you came to Christ. Maybe you have a video, I will look. You are quite solid in your understanding of the Bible.
Yes, it seems JW is very much avoiding the need for repentance. Seeker sensitive for sure.
The Trinity is not Biblical. No, I am not a JW.
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being).
The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️
ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
I answered I’m going in the rapture and he didn’t reply.
I also got to swap some things for their material but I clearly told them it was apostasy
Amen Jehova Wittness is so false my sister use to be involved in it until she got saved, I was parked at Walmart waiting for my groceries and this person came and gave me one of those papers then I gave her a real tract
@Lion of Fire Raw I really appreciate your videos and the way you present your stance on these false religions. Seventh-Day Adventist are similar to the Jehovah's Witnesses because they both base their false doctrine on their dead founder of the organization.
The flyer is viewing it from a materialistic angle, seeking to attract people with what a person can get out of it, or what it can do for them. Like for instance the book: "you can live forever in Paradise on earth" At the same time though they recognise the need for the sacrifice that Christ made for our sinfulness and it is only through his shed blood that we are forgiven and have eternal life. But I recognise that all Christian religions teach some truth even amid much false man made teachings taught in churches, the Jw's are no different. The reality? we are all in the same boat.
We are not all in the same boat. There are many denominations that might disagree on secondary issues, but are still Christians.
The JW’s believe in many heretical doctrines, including a different Jesus. They are in a very different boat.
@@lionoffireraw JW's do believe in many heretical doctrines, including a different Jesus. Yes I agree with that, but the disagreements between religions is not secondary but fatal. Remember Jesus said "MANY' will say to me on that day- Lord Lord did we not do this or that in your name..... many will be workers of lawlessness not just a few. Lawless people may consider themselves very religious and spiritual, but they have defined God as they wish Him to be, not as He is. Lawless people will not let go of false doctrine, perpetrated by deluded men., which is lawlessness against God. The religious leaders in Jesus day were lawless as Jesus said: "So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." "For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of Gehenna as yourselves." Paul warned us : "That is why God lets a deceptive influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness" All churches today believe and teach lies over truth, including the JW's but there remain individual Christians around the world who do not. The Bible tells us, these are the wheat among weeds growing together till the harvest.
Matt… I wonder what you think of Seventh Day Adventists?
Also, what religion are you? If you don’t mind me asking, what your denomination is…
I recently lost my Mother, and faith along with it and I’m questioning a lot of things right now. No judgement to anyone or anything- but I believe SDA’s to be very “cult-ish” as well… (my late Mother was a SDA). Please let us all be kind to one another… I’m speaking very vulnerably. God Bless you. ♥️
SDA is a cult. They consider the writings of false prophet, Ellen G. White, to be authoritative. They believe many other faults doctrines as well . I’m not saying that no one in SDA can be saved, but that the group is a cult. Fortunately, they don’t believe some of the heresies is that JW’s (and some other cults) believe).
I attend a Baptist Church, but I don’t consider myself to be a particular denomination. I’m not a Calvinist.
@@lionoffireraw agreed. My poor Mother had a very difficult life, and struggled a lot with her mental health. She was looking for God, hope, community- pure and whole heartedly. She never forced her religion on me, and she was more staunch about their beliefs when she first joined 30 years ago or so- and luckily eased up a lot in her later life (she passed suddenly, she was only 62). I am her only child and we struggled a lot with conversations of how I believed, and still do believe that they preyed on her vulnerable state of mind. It was terrible to watch and experience. I’m grateful that she started realizing things more as years went on, and grateful that she felt a sense of “community” at the time, albeit false I believe. It was pure manipulation, and fear tactics. She was ostracized by the church for thinking differently than they did and not following their doctrines (Ellen G. White’s doctrines)- going solely based on the teachings of the Bible, and that led to her semi-falling out with the church. I never did understand E.G. White’s hold on everyone. I hold a lot of hurt towards the SDA church for taking, who the “elders” knew was a vulnerable woman, in a bad place in life and blame a lot of her mental health decline on her years in the church.
I also acknowledge her role in it, as well as her state of mind- and admire the bit she on her own to understand more, and to stand up for the Word of God.
Thank you for your kind response- and God Bless you.
Thankyou Matt, this was very enlightening. I hadn’t realised they were akin to the prosperity gospel in a way, to draw people in. So dangerous and sad that people are being drawn into it and being lied to like this
1) Any religion that teaches anything that contradicts what the Bible, Jesus Christ and the Apostles taught, Is a false religion.
2) Anyone who teaches anything that contradicts what Jesus Christ and the Apostles taught is a false teacher.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵?
𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ "Many false prophets will arise and mislead many" - Mathew 24:11 [ True! ]
𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ “I am ascending to 𝐦𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 and your Father and to 𝐦𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝 and your God.” - John 20:17
In a patriarchy, nobody is greater than their father and Nobody is greater than God.
𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ "If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, for 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐚𝐦." - John 14:28
[ 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓. ]
𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ Not that any man has seen the Father, except the one who is from God; this one has seen the Father. - John 6:46
[ With the exception of Jesus, No human has ever seen God. John 1:18, 1 John 4:12, Exodus 33:20. ]
○ Therefore, in response 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎: “Most truly I say to you, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things that One does, these things the Son does also in like manner. - John 5:19
( For context, Jesus indicates he is in subjection to God )
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀?
𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ “To the angel of the congregation in La·o·di·ceʹa write: These are the things that the Amen says, the faithful and true witness,
𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝: - Revelation 3:14 ( 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒅. )
𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, for according to his great mercy he gave us a new birth to a living hope through 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝, - 1 Peter 1:3 [ 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑮𝒐𝒅. ]
𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ But I want you to know that the head of every man is the Christ; in turn, the head of a woman is the man; in turn,
𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒅. - 1 Corinthians 11:3 [ 𝑫𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍? ]
𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, - 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟏:𝟑
[ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑵𝑶𝑻 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒚 𝑮𝒐𝒅 ]
𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈:
○ 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom
and of revelation in 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝗺. - Ephesians 1:17
Open YOUR Bible and read/research for yourself.
For Accurate Information,
Please visit: 𝗝𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗴
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Nothing about the good news, like the apostles preached
I don't see how they have any choice other than to preach a feel-good, seeker friendly message.
They haven't got a Saviour. They haven't got redemption from sins. They can't point to a debt paid. They don't know about a finished work.
What else is there but a feel-good seeker friendly message?
The million dollar tract just promotes a cheep easy false salvation for people who dont want to go to hell, but don't want to serve God either.
If they want to serve God with respect to salvation, they very well may with sanctification too.
That’s insane! It’s the opposite!!
@@johnsmit5999 what are the options convince yourself your saved, as it says on the tract, or burn in hell for eternity.
@@lionoffireraw How does it help you to know God?
Do what it says or go to hell!
They don't know the God of love , he doesn't torment people after death.
The whole story of the Bible is about a Dad trying to gather back his kids.
@@moseslivingstone1258 the alternative, do what the GB tells you and obey them 100% even if you have doubts or they make new changes or endure the consequences by their henchmen the men they call elders, their police that look to judge you and force you to comply with their rules.
Not even the disciples were scrutinzed by Jesus.
You were basically asking the JW's to make a judgement on the situation you presented. Jehovah is the judge of all mankind. Only He and Jesus can read a person’s heart. Therefore, your question is really not one to be answered by any man. Jesus read the heart of the criminal on the stake beside him and gave him a guarantee. We as humans cannot do that.
The question included the condition that the person had genuinely repented and believed. So yes, a person can answer the question theologically.
@@lionoffireraw
We don’t know what is going on in a person’s heart. God through his Son decides that. You think because you played gotcha with an older gentleman and he didn’t know how to answer it the way you hoped you can come on the Internet and try to make yourself look good. C’mon. You didn’t prove anything. That question has been used so many times before you by Kurt Cameron and his sidekick Ray Comfort.
Jesus knew all of us were sinful. That's why we need his sacrifice to redeem us. It's basic Christian doctrine 101.
They are a false prophet ,
preaching a false gospel ,
from a false bible.
Facts
Jehovas Witness is another human made concept 💡
The "regular" protestant Christian gospel is way too "simple" and "mysterious" to JWs. They honestly believe everything they teach makes perfect sense and that "born agains" or people that talk a lot about salvation or being saved are nuts because they don't get that god must have an organization and the jw teachings and brotherhood and business model makes perfect sense that they have the truth. They really think that every other church is about promoting the ideas of men and not god.
I also deny the trinity as its nowhere in the King James Bible. The Godhead yes, Father, Son and the Holy Ghost.
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being).
The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️
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@@lionoffireraw Show me where it says 'trinity' in the KJV please. (edit) I agree to some, but not that the Godhead is three separate persons. We are made in Gods image, does that make us three separate persons? No its false doctrine and lies from the Catholic church.
You took way too long to get to the point of your vid title..
That was intended. People are more likely to listen to all the points if I leave the main point towards the end of the video.
Agreed that the seeker friendly message is just to get their foot in the door. Any 'thinking person' can see the dark side of this world, so they are presenting the future hope first, to show what is possible when we have Jesus (even though their Jesus cannot save for He is merely a created being according to them) In follow-up visits they will show you that you are a sinner, however they want you to be 'righteous' BEFORE they baptise you. I'm amazed that they have any baptised members, for none are righteous but Christ, and it is His blood (life) that cleanses (covers) us once we are baptised into His death and are raised in newness of life, and no longer walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit of God.
That said, I don't totally agree with Ray Comfort's approach either, for he paints God as a punishing God. "God is paying you in death for your sin" Whereas eternal death from the lake of fire is merely the consequence of choosing to sin "For if you eat thereof, you shall surely die"
After leaving those religious cults - only thing left is becoming an Atheist or people get caught by some other strange religious cults again. There are lots of so called missionaries which try to evangelize those ex cult members again - right into the next cult. How sick is that?
I thank God that Jesus has proved himself reliable to answer all the big questions of life: origins, destination, morality, and meaning.
Attempts to undermine the veracity of the Bible have failed for millennia. The Bible has been proven reliable historically and archaeologically, and fulfilled prophecy proves its Divine origin. The historic resurrection proves that Jesus is in fact, God. He fulfilled numerous specific prophecies, claimed to be God in the flesh, and then backed it up by rising from the dead.
When anyone claims that we can’t know the answers, or something is not possible, they don’t realise that the answers have already been revealed.
All of this truth is well-established, and even a cursory look on the Internet will reveal the evidence for this. The problem is that they don’t want to believe. They set up an arbitrary, subjective standard of evidence, (which means nothing), so in their minds they feel justified in not believing. But all the evidence is there 😃
See the channel: “Testify”, for evidence ⬇️
youtube.com/@testifyapologetics?si=sFJn_7F7ZvX-2EYp
If you can believe this, there are actually people today (and I mean full grown adults!!), who believe that our ancestors are fish and bacteria!! I’m not joking 🤦🏼♂️
Are we a good person?.... My answer, most assuredly not, my take on the the new testament is it is all about forgiveness and love, love thy neighbour seems to be the most prominent, of course that doesn't mean love as in lust, but if your neighbour does something not good or unhealthy for them you simply point it out to them in a kind manner and they can take or leave the advice as they please
I am very fond of Jehovah's Witnesses. They study the Holy Bible more vigorously than most, and have some wonderful insights. This is why the true Jehovah's Witnesses prosper in righteous good order...why they are persecuted, and why they speak on behalf of Jesus Christ. Hidden in the Holy Bible is a righteous version of quantum mechanics...we would do well to follow that science, just as Jesus Christ taught us and it seems, most JWs do.
They are very sincere, often, but sadly, sincerely wrong. Their organisation is very good at manipulating them and indoctrinating them. I pray that many of them will come to a knowledge of the true God of the Bible.
Who is persecuting them, Governments due to child sexual abuse and shunning? Have you not heard of the genocide of Christians in Pakistan, India recently.
"The World Watch list 2024" .
4,998 Christians were killed for faith-related reasons. 90% of those killed were in Nigeria, where attacks on Christians have become more common since 2020 as part of a wider rise in political violence against civilians. Open Doors estimates the number of Christians killed for faith-related reasons worldwide was 5,621 in 2023, 5,898 in 2022, and 4,761 in 2021.
14,766 Churches and Christian properties were attacked.
In
North Korea, Somalia, Libya, Eritrea, and Yemen had the highest rates of reported persecution against Christians."... I am sure the Christians killed for their faith were JW.
My mother's best friend is JW (they yoked her in when her son died) she then persuaded her daughter to join, who would love the leave JW, but the shunning, the shunning is the big issue. My mom's friend tried to convert mum, who told her if she wanted to be friends, then not to talk about the JW faith, as mum has her own faith (the same as her friend's prior to her conversion). Guess who the JW friend turned to when she needed urgently a large sum of money, not her JW friends, but my mum, who gladly loaned her the money.
@@trevorbates8972 you make accusations that Jehovah's Witnesses manipulate their followers and give no evidence or proof of that! Christendom churches squeeze every dollar they can out of their followers Jehovah's Witnesses do everything for free, and they NEVER pass a money plate at their meetings, which is common in All churches
Wouldn't just be easier if God comes down and sets the record straight on which belief is the right one? All forms of Christianity always have that part of their teachings that tells how others are wrong.
He has. Not all beliefs are equal.
JW’s clearly contradict the clear teachings of the bible.
There are many denominations that disagree on secondary issues. That’s fine. They are all true Christians because they hold to the clear core teachings. JW’s don’t!
So many spiritual people who never think spiritually .....if they did they would examine things dailey to see if they are true as the Bereans did .......But ,NO .......they are unstructed not to ....fact 😢
The Apostles Creed or The Nicene Creed is the proper way to tell someone about Christianity.
Don’t complicate the truth.
The first thing I ask them. Is the Bible the only thing you have to prove your beliefs.
they don't even have a real bible. the new world translation is not a translation. the 5 people that put it together didn't know any greek or hebrew. they lie about everything.
In support of Jehovah's Witnesses...who clearly don't really need it...they are training their thoughts in a prayerful and emotional way that triggers a response in our spiritual engine. The part of us that talks directly to our genetic health. It is perhaps hard for unrighteous people to realise that God's living Waters is invisibly all around us all of the time and is accessible by meekness and righteous prayer but as the great tribulations worsen, many of these will seek righteousness, seek Almighty God, Jehovah, Jesus Christ, and Jehovah's Witnesses, so treat them kindly, or, rather, treat them, righteously.
Sadly, they have many heretical beliefs. People can be sincere, but sincerely wrong. I hope they come to a knowledge of the true Jesus of the Bible.
@@lionoffirerawTime will tell. Our Deity, being Almighty God, Jehovah, Jesus Christ, and our own righteously engineered spirit, is full of quantum science and we need to follow their dictates asap. The alternative is grim. There is only one path, by which, loving our neighbours is paramount.
@@trevorbates8972 with enough study and evaluation no one with any sense of discernment would recognize the WatchTower as having any personal care for the members nor do they desire seeking truth, just what works to maintain the workers they require to obey with consequences by their henchmen they call elders. I'm glad to see it is slowly decaying with more people waking up as the GB get scared and start changing the rules like letting men grow beards, a rule that was never found in the Bible at all.
@@trevorbates8972 You are sadly going to be in for a huge shock, when Jehovahs Judgements begin.His own house First.
The Great Tribulation has not begun yet.
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THE JEWISH PEOPLE BELIVE IN ONE GOD NOT TRINITY THE MUSLIMS BELIVE IN ONE GOD NO TRINITY. HONESTLY JESUS NEVER CLAIMED TO BE PART OF A TRINITY!
JW's do believe in many heretical doctrines, including a different Jesus. Yes I agree with that, but the disagreements between religions is not secondary but fatal. Remember Jesus said "MANY' will say to me on that day- Lord Lord did we not do this or that in your name..... many will be workers of lawlessness not just a few. Lawless people may consider themselves very religious and spiritual, but they have defined God as they wish Him to be, not as He is. Lawless people will not let go of false doctrine, perpetrated by deluded men., which is lawlessness against God. The religious leaders in Jesus day were lawless as Jesus said: "So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." "For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of Gehenna as yourselves." Paul warned us : "That is why God lets a deceptive influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness" All churches today believe and teach lies over truth, including the JW's but there remain individual Christians around the world who do not. The Bible tells us, these are the wheat among weeds growing together till the harvest. Before we target another as false because we believe we are good with God and they are not (as the pharisees did this), we had better make sure we too, are not part of the "MANY" that Jesus spoke about. There is a high chance we are in that group if we follow any of the "many" organised religions.
If they say God is the answer just ask what's the question? I had a Jehovah witnesses in my class she wore sack cloth and ashes that resembled salvation army drop box plunder she wouldn't salute the flag and didn't participate in any holiday celebrations. I'm sure she was miserable but she never talked to anyone. So............ Nobody talked to her. Not for me thanks I'll take happy any day over her life! 😁
Again, you are 100% wrong about the message that Christians should be preaching today. Jesus said that the Good news of the kingdom is what we will be preaching. Matt.24:14. And this is exactly what Jehovah’s Witnesses are preaching. We tell people of the wonderful life in this kingdom. Which is why we print and distribute tracts that you have with you. We then study the Bible with them and tell them how they can live in this kingdom. We do not scare people and threaten them with a hellfire, as you do. Because there is no hellfire. And we do not tell people that all good people go to heaven. Because the Bible plainly teaches that the only people who go to heaven are those who will reign with Jesus for the millennial. Rev.20:4,6. And this is why Jesus chose Jehovah’s Witnesses to preach this message to the world. Because this message is the greatest hope for salvation that is being preached in the world today. And so the question that I have for you is; Are you preaching about the good news of the kingdom. Are you telling people about the millennial reign of Christ. Are you telling people that billions of people will be resurrected back to the earth, where they will be taught and guided by Jesus and his 144,000 associate kings and priests. And if not: Why.
Watch this ⬇️
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The only one you mentioned using the scriptures wa the JW tract. That’s ironic, don’t you think?
There were verses on the other one.
@@lionoffireraw What scriptural evidence can you provide to support your claim that the tract from JW's contradicts the Bible or has a bad message? Since the message is consistent with what the Bible says, then why are you complaining about it? What is your point?
Every religion out there is a cult, not just JWs. When religion is based on a false book, i.e. the Bible which is not what it purports to be or is written when or by whom, then everything based on that book is false. All interpretations based on falsehoods are still false.
I thank God that Jesus has proved himself reliable to answer all the big questions of life: origins, destination, morality, and meaning.
Attempts to undermine the veracity of the Bible have failed for millennia. The Bible has been proven reliable historically and archaeologically, and fulfilled prophecy proves its Divine origin. The historic resurrection proves that Jesus is in fact, God. He fulfilled numerous specific prophecies, claimed to be God in the flesh, and then backed it up by rising from the dead.
When anyone claims that we can’t know the answers, or something is not possible, they don’t realise that the answers have already been revealed.
All of this truth is well-established, and even a cursory look on the Internet will reveal the evidence for this. The problem is that they don’t want to believe. They set up an arbitrary, subjective standard of evidence, (which means nothing), so in their minds they feel justified in not believing. But all the evidence is there 😃
See the channel: “Testify”, for evidence ⬇️
youtube.com/@testifyapologetics?si=sFJn_7F7ZvX-2EYp
If you can believe this, there are actually people today (and I mean full grown adults!!), who believe that our ancestors are fish and bacteria!! I’m not joking 🤦🏼♂️
I would include is the person interested 99% people are not interested in hearing about it they know the gospel they reject it what more can we do.
Those who have faith in their heart that Jehovah rose Jesus from the dead will be saved, @Acts, 5:28-32/ Romans, 10:9, this is what Jesus whispered to his apostles, While to his critics he hides the truth to them,using his sword, his divisive figurative declaration he said, destroy this temple, and I will rise it in three days," @Mat, 10:26-28, 34-36/ Mat,13:10 -11/ Mark, 4:34,,, no one can refutes the Jw's,
The Bible clearly demonstrates that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. It also demonstrates that they are separate Persons. It also demonstrates there is ONE God (one Being).
The Trinity is an inescapable fact of the Bible.
This is a great video on the Trinity ⬇️
ua-cam.com/video/XOLXTB4ieJ8/v-deo.htmlsi=EL_aT9B9ARiF0sP4
@Acts, 5:32,and we are Jesus's witnesses of this MATTER, and so is the Holy spirit, which God given to those who obey him as the ruler, if holy spirit is one person, how it be can be given to many people? Prior to their declaration, Jesus instructed them to shout this in a clear manner, @Mat,10:26-28, Jesus privately whispered this, " what I tell you in the dark, say it in the light, and what you heard whispered shout it on the rooftop, and fear him, Jehovah, who can destroy both the body and the soul," @Deut, 32:39, / 1st,Sam, 2:6-7/ 2nd,Kings, 5:7 / there is only one God, Jehovah, @John, :1: 1, 34, John said, and I saw and bear record that Jesus is the son of God, He was with his God from the very beginning in heaven, while the earth was not yet created, @John, 20:17, Mary obeyed Jesus commands to her saying, stop clinging to me, but go and tell them that I ascend to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God, John would not able to write this verse since only Mary and Jesus were talking, the apostles were not around, how powerful John to know this? @@lionoffireraw
What do u think the world will be like, better, worse? My response" care not for the things of this world".
Love it!