Category: Eschatology/End Times

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

Jehovah Is Directing His Organization – Watchtower Study Review October 2020

December 21, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Is Directing His Organization” from the October 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the JW organization, the ransom, Jesus as mediator, preterism 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

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

Who Is “the King of the North” Today? – Watchtower Study Review May 2020

July 20, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Who Is ‘The King of the North’ Today?” from the May 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Daniel’s prophecies, eschatology As a prerequisite to this episode, please check out my last episode HERE. Watchtower’s “historical” interpretations of of Daniel 11: https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1101999032 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through … More Who Is “the King of the North” Today? – Watchtower Study Review May 2020

“The King of the North” in the Time of the End – Watchtower Study Review May 2020

July 6, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “The King of the North in the Time of the End” from the May 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: preterism, prophecy in Daniel, dual-fulfillments Watchtower’s “historical” interpretations of of Daniel 11: https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1101999032 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 Email me HERE

An Attack Coming From the North! – Watchtower Study Review April 2020

June 1, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “An Attack Coming From the North!” from the April 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Independent thinking, New Light, JW Psychology, Eschatology Click HERE for the Watchtower commentary on Revelation 9, as referenced in the podcast. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 … More An Attack Coming From the North! – Watchtower Study Review April 2020

Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Resurrection of the Righteous and Unrighteous

April 21, 2020

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

Jehovah Provides for Your Liberty – Watchtower Study Review December 2019

February 10, 2020

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

Stay Faithful Through the “Great Tribulation” – October 2019 Watchtower Study Review

December 9, 2019

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

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 – October 21-​27, 2019

October 20, 2019

You can view the meeting workbook here: https://www.jw.org/en/library/jw-meeting-workbook/october-2019-mwb/meeting-schedule-october21-27/ This week’s meeting workbook didn’t have a whole lot to sink my teeth into, but I do have a few thoughts. TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD “THE most difficult time of the night to stay awake is just before the dawn of a new day,” says a former … More JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – October 21-​27, 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.org and the Resurrection of the Unrighteous

June 10, 2018

Acts 24:15 teaches, “Having a hope in God, which these men cherish themselves, that there shall certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.” There is no question that the unrighteous are resurrected.  The real question is this: a resurrection to what?  Life?  Death?  Judgment? A second chance?  The below quotes from … More JW.org and the Resurrection of the Unrighteous

Watchtower Study Review – “Pleasant Unity and the Memorial” – March 5-11, 2018

February 25, 2018

Reviewing the article, “Pleasant Unity and the Memorial” in the January 2018 Watchtower Study Edition.  Admittedly, I struggled to explain the Watchtower’s resurrection doctrine.  There is much to criticize, but also much to learn as it’s important we accurately represent the JW’s in what they believe. Topics of discussion: The Lord’s Supper, the “faith examination … More Watchtower Study Review – “Pleasant Unity and the Memorial” – March 5-11, 2018

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