Category: Faithful Slave

“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

Lessons We Can Learn From the Book of Leviticus – Watchtower Study Review November 2019

January 22, 2020

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

JW Meeting Workbook Review for May 27-June 2, 2019

May 23, 2019

Reviewing the May 2019 Meeting Workbook for the week of May 27-June 2. “I Resisted Him Face-to-Face.” Notice how the Watchtower summarizes their reference in w18.03 31-32 ¶16: “We must be courageous.” What acts of courage are being described by the Watchtower? 1) Elders confronting the rank-and-file 2) The prophet Nathan confronting King David 3) The … More JW Meeting Workbook Review for May 27-June 2, 2019

Watchtower Study Review – “What Does It Mean to Be a Spiritual Person?” April 16-22, 2018

April 8, 2018

Reviewing the study article, “What Does It Mean to Be a Spiritual Person” in the February 2018 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: reading Bible verses in context, examining the teachings of men, the authority of the Governing Body, compassion for shunning victims, the two classes.   JW.org sources cited: 7 Elders who are reading this … More Watchtower Study Review – “What Does It Mean to Be a Spiritual Person?” April 16-22, 2018

JW Broadcast Review – January 2018

February 7, 2018

Apologies for the poor playback quality on the Watchtower video.  Figured it’d be better to leave it up rather than take it down. Reviewing the January 2018 JW Broadcast.  Topics of discussion: 1919, types/anti-types, and proving the true religion.   Go HERE to subscribe to the JW Review Podcast on iTunes.  Don’t forget to rate it!  More ratings … More JW Broadcast Review – January 2018

JW.org Authority Quotes

February 5, 2018

I decided to create a compilation of authority quotes (that is, from the Governing Body) that can be easily linked to JW.org.  Until relatively recently, it was somewhat difficult for the non-JW to track down Watchtower quotes from the original source.  Now, with the online library at our disposal, we can easily link to the source … More JW.org Authority Quotes

Watchtower Study Review – “Help Your Children Become ‘Wise for Salvation'” – February 12-18, 2018

February 4, 2018

Reviewing the article, “Help Your Children Become ‘Wise for Salvation’” in the December 2017 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Correcting my error from last week’s Podcast, Watchtower’s lack of Jesus, applying critical thinking to Governing Body teachings, loving Jesus, Watchtower’s doctrinal changes and how to approach it, the cost of becoming a JW, and … More Watchtower Study Review – “Help Your Children Become ‘Wise for Salvation'” – February 12-18, 2018

Is the Governing Body the “one true source” of Spiritual Food? April 2018 Watchtower Study Review

January 22, 2018

This is a review of the “Questions from Readers” in the April 2018 Watchtower Study Review.  The primary statement in question is this: “By directing interested people to our official websites, we are connecting them with the one true source of spiritual food, “the faithful and discreet slave.”  This may be the strongest statement of authority … More Is the Governing Body the “one true source” of Spiritual Food? April 2018 Watchtower Study Review

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.

Watchtower Study Review – November 27 – December 3, 2017 – “Love…in Deed and Truth”

November 20, 2017

Reviewing the study article in the October 2017 Watchtower Study Edition, “Love…in Deed and Truth.” Topics of discussion: Christian hedonism, the ransom, the anointed class, the new birth, second chance doctrine, the Faithful and Discreet Slave, Field Service Report Slips, the Governing Body.   Go HERE to subscribe to the JW Review Podcast on iTunes.  Don’t … More Watchtower Study Review – November 27 – December 3, 2017 – “Love…in Deed and Truth”

Reviewing the February 2017 Watchtower Study Edition part 2

March 9, 2017

This is part 2 of 3.  I was hoping to get part 3 done before February ended, but time got away from me.  I plan on getting to part 3 before the end of March. If you’d like to follow along, you can download the Feb. 2017 Watchtower Study Edition HERE.   Please subscribe to … More Reviewing the February 2017 Watchtower Study Edition part 2

Reviewing the November 2016 Watchtower Study Edition

November 6, 2016

It was not necessarily by my choosing that this review centered once again on the Governing Body.  Rather, it is the Governing Body themselves who are regularly promoting every Christian’s absolutely unquestionable obedience to anything they put in print.  I would encourage everyone to read the full context of the November 2016 Watchtower HERE.  In … More Reviewing the November 2016 Watchtower Study Edition

Did the Watchtower’s “Faithful Slave” claim the Holy Spirit’s functions ceased?

May 24, 2014

While this issue has a complex history and much can be written, I want to keep this as simple as possible.  Let’s first cover what the Watchtower has stated regarding the work of the Holy Spirit since 1919: *** ip-1 chap. 25 p. 340 par. 20 The King and His Princes *** Happily, since 1919, … More Did the Watchtower’s “Faithful Slave” claim the Holy Spirit’s functions ceased?

Spirit-directed and Spirit-inspired: is there a difference?

May 23, 2014

We all know that the Jehovah’s Witnesses have denied claims of inspiration.  For example: In most ways Jehovah’s Witnesses are like everyone else. They have normal problems—economic, physical, emotional. They make mistakes at times, for they are not perfect, inspired, or infallible. But they try to learn from their experiences and diligently study the Bible to make needed … More Spirit-directed and Spirit-inspired: is there a difference?

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?”