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Daniel and the Book of Revelation
- The Witnesses are a millennialist group whose beliefs are based primarily on the apocalyptic sections of the Bible, notably Daniel and the Book of Revelation.
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The beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses are based on the Bible teachings of Charles Taze Russell—founder of the Bible Student movement—and successive presidents of the Watch Tower Society, Joseph Franklin Rutherford, and Nathan Homer Knorr.
Jun 13, 2024 · Below is an overview with ten facts about the Jehovah's Witnesses, which branched off from mainline Christianity in the late 1800's. We'll explain how they began, what Jehovah's Witnesses believe, their rules and practices, and how many people follow this faith worldwide.
- Veronica Neffinger
- Beliefs. Jehovah's Witnesses see themselves as a worldwide brotherhood that transcends national boundaries and national and ethnic loyalties. They believe that since Christ proclaimed that his kingdom was no part of the world and refused to accept a temporal crown, they too must keep separate from the world and refrain from political involvement.
- The Bible. Jehovah's Witnesses believe the Bible was inspired by God and is historically accurate. They see the Bible as the main way in which God communicates his will to human beings, and they interpret it literally (except for passages that are obviously meant to be symbolic or poetic).
- God. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that: God the Father (whose name is Jehovah) is "the only true God". Jesus Christ is his firstborn son, is inferior to God, and was created by God.
- The cross. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus did not die on a cross but on single stake. This belief is based on the Greek words used in the Bible for the cross, which literally translate as 'stake' and 'tree'.
Sep 29, 2009 · Jehovah's Witnesses are members of a Christian-based religious movement. The denomination was founded in the USA towards the end of the 19th century, under the leadership of Charles Taze Russell....
- Early History
- What Are Their Beliefs?
- A History of Persecution
- The ‘Cult’ Label
The story of Jehovah’s Witnesses begins in the late 19th century near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a group of students studying the Bible. The group was led by Charles Taze Russell, a religious seeker from a Presbyterian background. These students understood “Jehovah,” a version of the Hebrew “Yahweh,” to be the name of God the Father himself. Ru...
Jehovah’s Witnesses deny the idea of the Trinity. 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. The “Holy Spirit,” then, refers to God’s active power. Such doctrinesdistinguish Jehovah’s Witnesses from mainl...
Jehovah’s Witnesses have no political affiliations, and they renounce violence. However, they make an easy target for governments looking for internal enemies, as they refuse to bow down to government symbols. Many nationalists call them “enemies of the state.” As a result, they have often suffered persecution throughout history in many parts of th...
Police in Germany have said the 2023 shooting was most likely committed by a lone individual who did not leave the organization “on good terms,” although they have not released information about a possible motive. At times, disputes between members and ex-members have revolved around criticism over practices such as refusing blood transfusions and ...
- Mathew Schmalz
Jehovah's Witnesses is a nontrinitarian, millenarian, restorationist Christian denomination. [8] In 2023, the group reported approximately 8.6 million members involved in evangelism, with around 20.5 million attending the annual Memorial of Christ's death.
Aug 29, 2024 · Jehovah’s Witness, member of a Christian-based new religious movement that developed within the larger 19th-century Adventist movement in the United States and has since spread worldwide. The Jehovah’s Witnesses are an outgrowth of the International Bible Students Association, which was founded in 1872 in Pittsburgh by Charles Taze Russell.
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