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THE PURPOSE OF THE PREACHING WORK
A Jehovah’s Witness recently asked on Social Media: “If people are gonna be saved even though they are not witnesses, why do we preach?” I think the “safe” answer is because Jesus told us to in Matthew 28:19. But then we have to ask ourselves what the preaching work is all about. For years, it…
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Adam and the Ransom Sacrifice
Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught that Adam won’t benefit from the ransom sacrifice Jesus made. They reason that Adam sinned intentionally, so no ransom could be offered for him. In this study, we will look at some of the arguments people use to say that Adam is not part of the ransom, and the reasons we…
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BEWARE OF THOSE WHO TAKE THE LEAD
“Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” – Hebrews 13:7 What does Jesus say on the matter of men taking the lead? Matthew 20:25-28; “But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and…
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WHY DID THE JW ORGANIZATION CHANGE THEIR VIEW ON THE EVIL SLAVE CLASS?
In the late 1920s, The Watchtower Organization under the leadership of J.F. Rutherford began to label the Bible Students who departed from the organization as the “evil slave.” However, in 2013, the Governing Body removed the designation of “evil slave” as a specific class, instead interpreting it as a potential threat to the composite Faithful…
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Having it Both Ways
Below is a piece we believe is very insightful. Every event in Jehovahs Witness life is seen as evidence that they have the truth and others will simply be destroyed by God. Perhaps others can provide more examples of having it both ways. I’d argue it is their defining characteristic.