Let the reader be reminded that those who receive the mark of the beast are doomed to everlasting death. Two witnesses revelation 11 watch tower publications index 19862020. An independent open source renderer mediawiki2latex is available. The witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. Many of these are intended for nonwitnesses to try to convert them, but others are intended for witnesses themselves. It has been published in whole or in part in over 160 languages. Jehovahs witnesses are christians although this varies some jws will not say this. As a former jehovahs witness, i am finding it difficult to keep track of all the adjustments and corrections jehovahs witnesses have to cope with. Jehovah s witnesses believe however the number 144,000 to be literal, because they are specifically enumerated and directly contrasted with a great crowd, which no man was. The kremlin has closed jehovah s witnesses prayer halls and banned the group s translation of the bible as part of a campaign against minority religions. My overwhelming misgiving with this book is in regard to the persecution of jehovah s witness in malawi. They accuse jehovahs witnesses that they tell lies and point out that 1925 and 1975 were prophesyed to be armageddon. What about that a god translation in the jehovahs witness bible.
Jesus christ is gods agent, through whom sinful humans can be reconciled to god. A documentary recounting the history of the watchtower society and explaining the beliefs of jehovahs witnesses. They have invented nonexistent rules of greek grammar and then proceeded to. I understand how to explain that when jesus called the father my god in. The jehovahs witness tradition advocate health care. Like many cults, jehovahs witnesses find their identity and many of their distinctive doctrines in the book of revelation. I still have an old copy but it s in another state, and the only pdf s that ive been able to find are text only. Jehovahs witnesses have no political affiliations, and they renounce violence.
One of the handbooks used by missionaries in the field is entitled reasoning from the scriptures. For i testify unto everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to these things, god will add to him the plagues that are written in this book. And if anyone takes away from the words of this bo. Apologetics press jehovahs witnesses and the worship of. Jehovahs witnesses base their beliefs on the bible, which they regard as the inspired, inerrant word of. But this is problematic since it would imply polytheism.
Aug 14, 2019 jehovahs witnesses are confused about who is speaking in revelation 1. However, they make an easy target for governments looking for internal enemies, as they refuse to bow down to. Jehovahs witnesses teach three realms in the afterlife. In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of god s prophets who are seen in a vision by john of patmos, who appear during the second woe recorded in revelation 11. Jehovahs witnesses teach another gospel, which is not another, because there is only one true gospel as taught in 1st corinthians 15. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The jehovahs witness religion is a christian denomination with millions of members in more than 200 countries worldwide. See our kingdom ministry, september 2006 to summarize the adjustments. They have been variously identified by theologians as two. The publications of jehovahs witnesses are organized into the year that the works were published, and in descending order. Book by catholic layman john coffey discussing how the religion of jehovah s witnesses watchtower bible. With leonard chretien, marjorie chretien, raymond franz, peter gregarson.
Do jehovah witnesses believe everything in the book of. I have searched the bible and can not find anything that tells me different then what the bible already says that they will be jews of the 12 tribes of israel. Come to the kingdom hall and find out for yourself and you will see that only jehovahs witnesses have the real truth and love and not hate like the people that wrote these books. After giving a prepared introduction usually about the sorry and frightening state of the world your jw visitors will try to determine.
The most important book that we print is, of course, the bible. Since 1961, jehovahs witnesses have translated and published the complete new world translation of the holy scriptures in one volume. The jehovahs witnesses are an outgrowth of the international bible students association, which was founded in 1872 in. Simply click on a link to view or download a publication.
Kindly, in the love of christ jesus, i plead with you whoever you may be to avoid, leave and warn family and friends about the satanic religious cult of. The jehovahs witnesses cults lamb and lion ministries. Oct 20, 2008 question to jehovah s witness about book of revelation. I cant find a copy of the revelation book on so im hoping one of you lovely brothers and sisters has a copy you can share with me or can point me in the right direction to find one please. The jehovah s witness version in the new world translation says, in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was a god. Jehovah s witnesses have no political affiliations, and they renounce violence. A beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses. Jehovah s witnesses feel there is also no good reason to take the male see gal. The watchtower society claims this work to have been made directly into english from hebrew, aramaic and greek.
Over the years, what books have been published by jehovahs witnesses to shed light on revelation. Bad translations of the jehovahs witness bible, the new. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the. Begin with revelation 1 to understand this fascinating book.
The jehovahs witness tradition religious beliefs and healthcare decisions edited by edwin r. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchmans post. The gospel according to jehovahs witnesses internet archive. The following is an analysis of the adjustments for the book revelationits grand climax at hand. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Adjustments were made later for studying the 1988 version of the revelation book. What does the book of revelation teach about jesus that is. In 1942, the first complete bible rolled off our presses.
Its doctrines were originally based on some bizarre teachings which russell revealed in his six volume series of books called studies in scripture. How to bring jesus christ to jehovahs witnesses and deepen your relationship with the lord dan bergher. With this page i will reach people who for years have been afraid of doomsday. Five books you should read about jehovahs witnesses ex. In their september 15, 2005 issue, for example, they stated quite simply that the scriptures show that jesus is not god almighty. Jehovahs witnesses revelations about the revelation. According to jehovahs witnesses, jesus is not god, and thus should not be worshiped by christians. Im grateful every day for my education and my desire to learn and think independently, a skill that fostered in me those initial doubts about jehovahs witnesses, and enabled me to have the. The jehovahs witnesses are the undisputed world champions of false prophecy. Jehovahs witnesses criticized in new book home facebook. Jehovahs witnesses are wellknown for their refusal to receive blood transfusions, which may lead to various challenges for medical practitioners involved in the treatment and management of jehovahs witness patients. This is a story about bigotry, religious intolerance, persecution, judgment, and hatred towards jw s who leave the organization. It outlines just what the book of revelations tells us about the last days of this. Jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures nwt is the name of the bible used worldwide by members of the jehovah s witness sect. The inhouse pdf rendering service has been withdrawn. Analysis of the adjustments for the book revelationits grand climax at hand. In 1917 the bible students published the finished mystery, a powerful commentary on revelation. Click book to download the electronic book revelation. See the book this means everlasting life, pages 232235.
Behind the scenes of newsweek s bible thumpers cover. Have you been affected by abuse in the jehovahs witness uk. The jehovah s witnesses are the christ in this old book, the divine plan of the ages, printed in 1906 by the watchtower bible and tract society, is the teaching that the jehovah s witnesses, together with jesus, constitute the christ. With the coronavirus many jehovahs witnesses see this as a fulfillment of scriptures in the book of revelation where it talks about a pale horse bringing. This wonderful electronic book is a good representation of what many bible students believe about the books of revelation. See how the dramatic visions in the book of revelation describe how the kingdom of god will fulfill his purpose for mankind and the earth. Jehovahs witnesses believe salvation is a gift from god attained by being part of gods. Buy cheap jehovahs witnesses books online jehovahs.
The two witnesses, as depicted in the bamberg apocalypse, an 11thcentury illuminated manuscript. What about that a god translation in the jehovahs witness. Jehovahs witnesses believe however the number 144,000 to be literal, because they are specifically enumerated and directly contrasted with a great crowd, which no man was. Jehovahs witness, member of a millennialist denomination that developed within the larger 19thcentury adventist movement in the united states and has since spread worldwide. The main false doctrines taught by the jws henceforth used to abbreviate jehovahs witnesses are as follows. For help with downloading a wikipedia page as a pdf, see help. Immediately answers the jehovahs witnesses misinterpretation of scriptureshows how to use the same scripture in leading jehovahs witnesses to christincludes a versebyverse section which provides helpful and handy refutational materialdiscusses jehovahs. Jehovahs witnesses believe that only 144,000 people, a number found in revelation chapters 7 and 14, will go to heaven to be kings and priests with jesus christ. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchman. Why is putins russia so afraid of jehovahs witnesses. New world translation of the holy scriptures by anonymous, ellen s song by ben kalland, brown girl dreaming by jacqu. Witnesses hold a number of traditional christian views but also many that are unique to them.
Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Feb 21, 2012 what does the book of revelation teach about jesus that is good news for jehovah s witnesses. How we put together the evocative cover art about the persecution of jehovah s witnesses in russia. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is an accurate, easytoread translation of the bible. Jehovahs witnesses answered verse by verse is the only quick reference guide that. Jehovahs witnesses revelations about the revelation book. Jan 02, 2020 the witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. He beholds in them what jehovah god and jesus christ accomplish during the lords day the period that stretches from the establishment of gods kingdom in 1914 to the end of christs millennial reign. Question to jehovahs witness about book of revelation. Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library.
Jehovah s witnesses along with a few other dissidents rejected this policy. We will answer this question by first considering the context of the verse, and secondly, by considering the textual source of the verse. Instead, they keep their members anxiously waiting using the means stated at the outset. And the witnesses will have the power to destroy their enemies with fire revelation 11. The holy spirit is the name of gods active force in the world. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
Formally known as the watchtower bible and tract society, the organization was founded by charles taze russell in 1879. This name indicates the meaning of revelationit uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Im just wondering if anyone knows where i could find a pdf of the revelation book with the pictures included. As it stands presently, though, few of jehovahs witnesses seem to realize that the watchtowers 1914 invisible parousia teaching violates one of jehovahs most basic legal precepts. If you need guidance ask jehovahs witnesses whos knocking at your door to. The feasting is a spiritual feast of victory and vindication, a celebration feast provided by jehovah for his faithful servants. Jehovahs witnesses simple english wikipedia, the free. In this section of our marketplace you can rent cheap jehovah s witnesses textbooks that help you learn about this religion. Analysis of the adjustments for the book revelationits. Highlights from the book of revelation i while imprisoned on the island of patmos, the aged apostle john receives a series of 16 visions. The book is identified as the revelation of jesus christ.
During the 1960s malawian president for life hastings banda made his country a oneparty state requiring all citizens to become members of the malawi congress party. Jehovahs witnesses feel there is also no good reason to take the male see gal. Jehovahs witnesses accused of silencing victims of child abuse. And you wont know the truth by talking with jehovah s witnesses. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Popular jehovahs witnesses books showing 149 of 282 new world translation of the holy scriptures hardcover by. Jan 28, 2014 adjustments were made later for studying the 1988 version of the revelation book. First, there are the 144,000 who are in the highest realm with god revelation 7. Jehovahs witnesses are very strongly cultic in both doctrine and behaviour, thus fitting both categories of false doctrine and mind control. Faithful jehovahs witnesses who do not make the 144,000 will be in the next level and are considered the little flock of. Bluntly, the teaching of the watchtower society on this issue is patently absurd. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses anxiously await the end of the world.
May 26, 2008 the time is during his second presence when he is revealed executing jehovahs judgments against the enemy, making a carcass of the enemy. I was one of those people that decided the book was too dark to read and since my pastor never quoted directly from it, i never gave it a second thought. This is more important than the watchtower society will admit since the new world translation committee has deceived many in their translation of the bible in the following ways. The mark of the beast jehovahs witnesses the watchmans post. This book is ideal for anyone that has picked up the bible and never been able to understand what john was talking about in revelation. The jehovahs witnesses believe that the 144,000 in the book of revelation are jws, why.
The more recent publications are used by jehovahs witnesses for their ministry and for their own personal study to understand jehovahs witnesses doctrine. Each month jehovahs witnesses jws distribute millions of books, magazines, and pamphlets, in dozens of languages. The jehovahs witness version in the new world translation says, in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was a god. This was a versebyverse commentary on the bible books of ezekiel and revelation. The changing watchtower interpretation of bible prophecy jwfacts. The book begins with a rehearsal of the organizations history of formal study of the book of revelation beginning in 1917. By wayne jackson the new word translation of the holy scriptures is the selfpublished version of the bible that is translated, published and used by members of the watchtower organization. Jehovahs witnesses revelations about the revelation book and adjustments.
Highlights from the book of revelationi watchtower. I have read on your website how to answer people who argue that jesus cant be god because he calls the father my god at john 20. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. Jehovahs witnesses revelation of the revelation of the. We will consider the context of the verse first because this is the way that ones of jehovahs witnesses have asked the question. Revelation bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Jehovahs witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity.
Variations in this tradition of interpretation occur for two primary reasons, namely the unfolding of world events and continual but gradual revelation from jehovah 8. What do the jehovah witnesses think about revelation 22. Does anyone have a copy of the revelation book in pdf they. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the god of the earth. Those with immortal life do not have resurrected bodies. This becomes apparent in the march i5, 2000 issue of their watchtower magazine. According to jehovahs witnesses, who are the 144,000. The watchtower, a magazine published twice a month by jehovahs witnesses, has repeatedly made such claims through the years. If you need guidance ask jehovah s witnesses whos knocking at your door to help you understand it more they will be glad to help you by using the bible you gain more accurate knowledge. They say that god will start a worldwide war called armageddon, and the people who do not obey god or. I still have an old copy but its in another state, and the only pdfs that ive been able to. The jehovahs witnesses believe that the 144,000 in the.
Popular jehovahs witnesses books goodreads share book. I asked jehovah s witnesses if they believe jesus was a god. The beliefs of jehovahs witnesses are based on the bible teachings of charles taze. Strategies of the jehovahs witnesses catholic answers. Heaven, however, is a place for a special group of 144,000 jehovahs witnessesthe only ones who are born again and who alone are allowed to take communion in their annual communion service. Jehovahs witnesses have a very strange one might even say weird view of how to interpret bible prophecies. Jehovahs witnesses doing the revelation book at your book. Answers the question is jehovah or jesus speaking in revelation 1.