Category: 1914

An Ancient Prophecy That Affects You

September 26, 2022

Reviewing the study article, “An Ancient Prophecy That Affects You” from the July 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: interpreting Revelation, 1914, the two classes theology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE Interpreting Revelation 12 … More An Ancient Prophecy That Affects You

The Kingdom Is in Place! – Watchtower Study Review July 2022

September 8, 2022

Reviewing the study article, “The Kingdom Is in Place!” from the July 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the book of Daniel, Revelation, general eschatology, shunning/disfellowshipping, 1914 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

Revelation – What It Means for You Today – Watchtower Study Review May 2022

July 6, 2022

Reviewing the study article, “Revelation – What It Means for You Today” from the May 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: preterism, the book of Revelation, 1914, 1919 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

I Will Shake All the Nations – Watchtower Study Review September 2021

November 14, 2021

Reviewing the study article, “I Will Shake All the Nations” from the September 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: dual fulfillments, new light, 1914, 1919, second chances theology, the end times Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number … More I Will Shake All the Nations – Watchtower Study Review September 2021

God’s Kingdom Began Ruling in 1914?

September 17, 2021

Reviewing the recent video, “God’s Kingdom Began Ruling in 1914.” I also referenced an article I wrote a while back which explains the 70 year prophecy and 607. This article can be accessed HERE. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More God’s Kingdom Began Ruling in 1914?

The Great Crowd of Other Sheep Praise God and Christ – Watchtower Study Review January 2021

March 15, 2021

Reviewing the study article, “The Great Crowd of Other Sheep Praise God and Christ” from the January 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the great crowd, the anointed class, the memorial, 1935, 191, the second coming and judgment, the second chances theology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE … More The Great Crowd of Other Sheep Praise God and Christ – Watchtower Study Review January 2021

How Are the Dead to Be Raised Up? – Watchtower Study Review December 2020

February 9, 2021

Reviewing the study article, “How Are the Dead to Be Raised Up?” from the December 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the resurrection of the anointed class, resurrection of the great crowd, resurrection of Jesus, second chance theology I hope for this podcast (along with last week’s) to serve as a helpful primer for … More How Are the Dead to Be Raised Up? – Watchtower Study Review December 2020

What is God’s Kingdom? – Review of the November 2020 JW Worldwide Preaching Campaign

November 16, 2020

Reviewing the Watchtower publication, “What is God’s Kingdom” as it relates to the November 2020 JW worldwide preaching campaign. Topics of discussion: the Kingdom of God, Jesus’ rulership, fulfillment of prophecy, Jesus’ resurrection body, 1914, the two-classes system Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please … More What is God’s Kingdom? – Review of the November 2020 JW Worldwide Preaching Campaign

Do Not Let Your Hand Rest – Watchtower Study Review September 2020

November 13, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Do Not Let Your Hand Rest” from the September 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: preterism, prophecy, patience/anxiety in the religion, literature cart effectiveness, 1914 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

Revelation 20 and the Millennium

October 23, 2020

What does Revelation 20 teach us about the millennium? There are three major perspectives: Pre-millennialism: when Jesus returns and institutes the resurrection, the millennium begins. A-millennialism: the millennium (as an undefined period of time) begins in the first century with the life, death, and resurrection of Christ and continues through the church age until Jesus … More Revelation 20 and the Millennium

Are You Awaiting “the City Having Real Foundations”? – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

September 30, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Are You Awaiting ‘the City Having Real Foundations?” from the August 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: two-classes theology, God’s kingdom, 1914, Jesus’ sovereignty, the resurrection of the unrighteous, the last days Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact … More Are You Awaiting “the City Having Real Foundations”? – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

Keep Walking in the Truth – Watchtower Study Review July 2020

September 23, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Keep Walking in the Truth” from the July 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Jesus as King in 1914, having a relationship with Jesus, living under a spotlight, confessing serious sins to elders, forgiveness of sins, discerning facts from untruths. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics … More Keep Walking in the Truth – Watchtower Study Review July 2020

Keep Busy During the Last of “the Last Days” – October 2019 Watchtower Study Review

December 4, 2019

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

JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – November 11-17, 2019

November 7, 2019

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

JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – October 28–​November 3, 2019

October 27, 2019

Link to the publication: https://www.jw.org/en/library/jw-meeting-workbook/october-2019-mwb/meeting-schedule-october28-november3/ TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD 11 How, though, should we understand Jesus’ assurance that Jehovah will cause justice to be done “speedily”? God’s Word shows that “even though [Jehovah] is long-suffering,” he will quickly execute justice when the time is ripe. (Luke 18:7, 8; 2 Peter 3:9, 10) In Noah’s time, when the Flood arrived, the … More JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – October 28–​November 3, 2019

JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – July 15-21, 2019

July 16, 2019

This week’s review comes from the July Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook for July 15-21, 2019. TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD – “The Revealing of the Lawless One” Herein lies another mystery, diametrically opposed to Jehovah’s “sacred secret.” It is “the mystery of this lawlessness.” This was a mystery to true Christians because in the apostle … More JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – July 15-21, 2019

JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – July 8-14, 2019

July 11, 2019

Reviewing the July 2019 JW Meeting Workbook for the week of July 8-14. TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD – Keep Encouraging One Another and Building One Another Up 13 In order to preside well over the flock, the elders discuss among themselves how to address the needs of the congregation. It might be more efficient if … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – July 8-14, 2019

JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – July 1-7, 2019

June 28, 2019

This article will be reviewing the July 1-7 articles contained in the July 2019 Workbook. There is much noteworthy in these articles, but the few paragraphs referenced from the Insights are worth discussing. Treasure from God’s Word – Digging for Spiritual Gems “The Kingdom of the Son of His Love.” Ten days after Jesus’ ascension to … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – July 1-7, 2019

Watchtower Study Review – “I have Hope Toward God” – February 5-11, 2018

January 30, 2018

Reviewing the article, “I Have Hope Toward God” in the December 2017 Watchtower Study Edition. The nature and timing of the resurrection is perhaps one of the most difficult Watchtower doctrines to reconcile with Scripture. This review will highlight these difficulties.   Go HERE to subscribe to the JW Review Podcast on iTunes.  Don’t forget to rate … More Watchtower Study Review – “I have Hope Toward God” – February 5-11, 2018

Watchtower Study Review – December 18-24, 2017 – “Chariots and a Crown Safeguard You”

December 10, 2017

Reviewing the study article in the October 2017 Watchtower Study Edition, “Chariots and a Crown Safeguard You.” Topics of discussion: 1914, 1919, the Faithful Slave, and the Organization.   Go HERE to subscribe to the JW Review Podcast on iTunes.  Don’t forget to rate it!  More ratings draws more people to the podcast.

When Did God’s Kingdom Begin Ruling? – part 1

July 24, 2014

In the October 1, 2014 Watchtower, a “conversation article” is published whereby a Jehovah’s Witness discusses 1914 with his neighbor.  It was obviously not a real discussion, but described as a “typical conversation” nonetheless.  While the neighbor is nowhere near as skeptical as myself, he still asked some decent questions.  In fact, many of the … More When Did God’s Kingdom Begin Ruling? – part 1

Debate with a JW: “Is the Watchtower’s interpretation of the faithful slave found in Matthew 24 and Luke 12, as articulated in the July 15th, 2013 Watchtower, accurate?”

December 6, 2013

This debate took place on the TRUE THEOLOGY forum, but I will be posting the full debate on a PDF once it is completed.  You can follow the discussion HERE. The debate is with Rotherham, who is a JW I regularly interact with here.  The format is as follows with hyperlinks for each section: (1) Openings Rotherham’s … More Debate with a JW: “Is the Watchtower’s interpretation of the faithful slave found in Matthew 24 and Luke 12, as articulated in the July 15th, 2013 Watchtower, accurate?”

My preliminary thoughts on the recent “faithful slave” interpretation change

November 24, 2012

Though i’m a little late on this NEWS and many have expressed their thoughts on this new development in Watchtower theology, I was compelled to offer my thoughts too.  While some offered commentary through hearsay accounts before the news became public, I was convicted to not do so.  But now the cat is out of the … More My preliminary thoughts on the recent “faithful slave” interpretation change

What does the Bible really teach about 1914?

November 17, 2012

The 1914 doctrine very important to the Jehovah’s Witnesses.  Consider what the Watchtower has to say,  “Approved association with Jehovah’s Witnesses requires accepting the entire range of the true teachings of the Bible, including those Scriptural beliefs that are unique to Jehovah’s Witnesses. What do such beliefs include?…That 1914 marked the end of the Gentile … More What does the Bible really teach about 1914?

What was expected to happen in 1914?

November 10, 2012

*** w89 4/15 pp. 6-7 par. 8 The Infamous Harlot—Her Fall *** 8 For some 40 years the Bible Students boldly proclaimed that the year 1914 would mark the end of the Gentile Times. As expected, that year brought world-shaking events, not the least of these being the first world war. One has to wonder how the Watchtower can portray their own history in this light.  But … More What was expected to happen in 1914?