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On July 26, 1931, at a convention in Columbus, Ohio, Rutherford introduced the new name Jehovah's witnesses, based on Isaiah 43:10: "'Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me'" (King ...
- The Divine name.
- The Trinity.
- Jesus Christ.
- The Incarnation.
- Resurrection.
- The Second coming.
- The Holy Spirit.
- Salvation.
- Two Redeemed Peoples.
- No Immaterial Soul.
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that God’s one true name—the name by which he must be identified—is Jehovah. Biblically, however, God is identified by many names, including: 1. God (Hb. ‘elohim; Gen. 1:1), 2. God Almighty (Hb. ‘El Shadday; Gen. 17:1), 3. Lord (Hb. ‘Adonay; Ps. 8:1), and 4. Lord of hosts (Hb. yhwh tseba’ot; 1 Sam. 1:3). In NT times, Jes...
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Trinity is unbiblical because the word is not in the Bible and because the Bible emphasizes that there is one God. Biblically, while it is true that there is only one God (Isa. 44:6; 45:18; 46:9; John 5:44; 1 Cor. 8:4; James 2:19), it is also true that three persons are called God in Scripture: 1. the Father (1 ...
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Jesus was created by Jehovah as the archangel Michael before the physical world existed, and is a lesser, though mighty, god. Biblically, however, Jesus is eternally God (John 1:1; 8:58; cf. Ex. 3:14) and has the exact same divine nature as the Father (John 5:18; 10:30; Heb. 1:3). Indeed, a comparison of the OT and ...
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that when Jesus was born on earth, he was a mere human and not God in human flesh. This violates the biblical teaching that in the incarnate Jesus, “the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily” (Col. 2:9; cf. Phil. 2:6-7). The word for “fullness” (Gk. plērōma) carries the idea of the sum total. “Deity” (Gk. theotēs) refers...
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Jesus was resurrected spiritually from the dead, but not physically. Biblically, however, the resurrected Jesus asserted that he was not merely a spirit but had a flesh-and-bone body (Luke 24:39; cf. John 2:19-21). He ate food on several occasions, thereby proving that he had a genuine physical body after the resurr...
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the second coming was an invisible, spiritual event that occurred in the year 1914. Biblically, however, the yet-future second coming will be physical, visible (Acts 1:9-11; cf. Titus 2:13), and will be accompanied by visible cosmic disturbances (Matt. 24:29-30). Every eye will see him (Rev. 1:7).
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force of God and not a distinct person. Biblically, however, the Holy Spirit has the three primary attributes of personality: 1. a mind (Rom. 8:27), 2. emotions (Eph. 4:30), and 3. will (1 Cor. 12:11). Moreover, personal pronouns are used of him (Acts 13:2). Also, he does things that...
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that salvation requires faith in Christ, association with God’s organization (i.e., their religion), and obedience to its rules. Biblically, however, viewing obedience to rules as a requirement for salvation nullifies the gospel (Gal. 2:16-21; Col. 2:20-23). Salvation is based wholly on God’s unmerited favor (grace), not...
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe there are two peoples of God: (1) the Anointed Class (144,000) will live in heaven and rule with Christ; and (2) the “other sheep” (all other believers) will live forever on a paradise earth. Biblically, however, a heavenly destiny awaits all who believe in Christ (John 14:1-3; 17:24; 2 Cor. 5:1; Phil. 3:20; Col. 1:5; 1 ...
Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe that humans have an immaterial nature. The “soul” is simply the life-force within a person. At death, that life-force leaves the body. Biblically, however, the word “soul” is multifaceted. One key meaning of the term is man’s immaterial self that consciously survives death (Gen. 35:18; Rev. 6:9-10). Unbelievers ar...
Jehovah’s Witnesses live in nearly every country in the world. They come from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Get the facts.
Dec 15, 2020 · The name Jehovah’s Witnesses is said to identify both God and their mission. In Isaiah 43:10 God says: “You are my witnesses.” In 2019, there were just over 8.5 million Jehovah’s Witnesses in 240 “lands and territories”.
Mar 10, 2023 · For most Christians, God is a union of three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Instead, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Jesus is distinct from God – not united as one person with him.
- Mathew Schmalz
The 2020 report of Jehovah’s Witnesses is listed by country and territory. Report includes number of Witnesses, number baptized, Memorial attendance, and more.
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Aug 29, 2024 · A Jehovah’s Witness is a member of a Christian-based new religious movement that developed within 19th-century millennialism and the Adventist movement in the United States. Jehovah’s Witnesses are known for their rejection of certain religious and secular practices as well as for their evangelism.
