God’s Equal by Sigurd Grindheim Available on Amazon – $52.95 The subtitle reads, “What Can We Know About Jesus’ Self-Understanding in the Synoptic Gospels?” In God’s Equal, Sigurd Grindeim provides the ambitious thesis of supporting Jesus’ self-understanding as God’s equal. What does it mean to be God’s equal? Unfortunately, we aren’t told. And this is … More Book Review: God’s Equal
Reviewing the study article, “When Is the Right Time to Speak?” from the March 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, evangelism, elders and confronting sin Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Are You Ready to get Baptized?” from the March 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Baptism, the Ransom, Resurrection of the Righteous and Unrighteous, Omitting Jesus Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Love and Appreciation for Jehovah Lead to Baptism” from the March 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Baptism, Shunning, Evangelism, Holidays, Ransom, Second Chance Doctrine Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Let Jehovah Soothe You” from the February 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: attending meetings, confessing your sins to elders, anxiety as a JW, the end times. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
The Book of Revelation Made Easy by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr., Th.D Available at American Vision – starting price $10 This book is exactly what it claims to be: making the book of Revelation easy. That doesn’t mean it answers all of your questions. In fact, it might raise for your more questions than it … More Book Review: The Book of Revelation Made Easy
Since last year, i’ve drastically increased my reading and setting goals each year through my Goodreads. Feel free to check there to see what i’m reading, want to read next, etc. Or better yet, join Goodreads, get connected with your reader friends, and set goals for yourself. After reading a book, i’m going to do … More Book Review: Paul’s Divine Christology
Reviewing the chapter, “There Will Be a Resurrection!” from the publication, What Can the Bible Teach Us? Topics of discussion: The two classes theology, the new earth, the resurrection of Jesus, “second chance” doctrine Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
In this podcast, i’ll be reviewing the article, “After Jesus’ Resurrection, Was His Body Flesh or Spirit?” Link to the 2020 JW Memorial Review Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
I believe it’s for the first time ever that the Watchtower has posted the memorial presentation online for all to see: https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-mo-tk20r_1_VIDEO In this podcast, I review the entire 30 minute presentation. You will learn not only why JW’s believe that only some will partake of the bread and wine, but why they likewise think … More 2020 JW Memorial Review
Reviewing the study article, “We Will Go With You” from the January 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the anointed class, the memorial, the “two classes” doctrine Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
A reader recently pointed out some difficulty in finding various citations per the old WT CD-ROM. Back in those days, it was very difficult for a non-JW to obtain this resource. Thankfully, a few years ago they released it online for anyone to use. I admit that it’s an impressive resource and is especially helpful … More Quick update: Did the 70 years end in 539 B.C.E. or 537?
Reviewing the study article, “The Spirit Itself Bears Witness” from the January 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of Discussion: the anointed class, the new birth, the new earth, going to heaven Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah’ Your God Values You!” from the January 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: God’s sovereignty vs. Satan’s, how to view yourself, rulers and subjects, second chance doctrine, omitting Jesus Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Go, Therefore, and Make Disciples” from the January 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: 1st century Christianity’s teachings vs. JW’s today, what it means to “preach”, JW baptism statistics, JW Bible studies, JW “pet” sins, giving money to the organization Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through … More “Go, Therefore, and Make Disciples” – Watchtower Study Review January 2020
Reviewing the study article, “Parents – Train Your Children to Love Jehovah” from the December 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: having children in the organization Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “How Well Do you Know Jehovah?” from the December 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: opposition to JW’s vs. evangelicals, omitting Jesus, Jesus as mediator Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Sorry for the poor audio and not being able to see my screen. My software crashed during the recording and so I was just left with my camera video and audio. Hope this is still helpful! Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Provides for Your Liberty” from the December 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: … More Jehovah Provides for Your Liberty – Watchtower Study Review December 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Lessons We Can Learn From the Book of Leviticus” from the November 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: works salvation, omitting Jesus, 1919, proving the organization Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Link to the discussion/debate I mentioned on the John Cedars Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUxfNWCLEUU Link to my debate with a JW on 1919: http://www.truetheology.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=678 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Are You Maintaining Your ‘Large Shield of Faith’?” from the November 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: strengthening and analyzing your faith, “apostate lies”, and neutrality Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing study articles 44-45 from the November 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: lessening Jesus in the publications and Watchtower’s speculating
Reviewing the study article, “Give Jehovah Exclusive Devotion” from the October 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Christology and devotion to Jehovah Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the article, “1919 – One Hundred Years Ago,” from the October 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Stay Faithful Through the ‘Great Tribulation’” from the October 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: eschatology, independent thinking, Governing Body, Political Neutrality Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Apologies for the sub-par audio quality. Something went wrong with my mic during the recording. This review will be from the study article, “Keep Busy During the Last of ‘The Last Days’” from the October 2019 Watchtower Study edition. Topics of discussion: eschatology, preterism, futurism, neutrality, evangelism Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF … More Keep Busy During the Last of “the Last Days” – October 2019 Watchtower Study Review
Reviewing the study article, “Look! A Great Crowd” from the September 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the two-hopes theology and works salvation. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Come to Me,…and I Will Refresh You” from the September 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Readily Submit to Jehovah,” from the September 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Watchtower rules, waking up, careers, elders, Governing Body Authority. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Link to publication: https://www.jw.org/en/library/jw-meeting-workbook/november-2019-mwb/meeting-schedule-november11-17/ Digging for Spiritual Gems The below quotes are from the Insights volume and would take up too much space to quote fully here. I would encourage you to read the full context. But here’s the highlights. Love is held back only from those whom Jehovah shows are unworthy of it, or … More JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – November 11-17, 2019
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