Until recently, if you wanted to obtain information from Watchtower publications going back to the 1950’s through the 1990’s, you… Read more My Thoughts on the Recent JW.org Online Library Updates
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JW.org Authority Quotes
I decided to create a compilation of authority quotes (that is, from the Governing Body) that can be easily linked… Read more JW.org Authority Quotes
Reviewing the November 2016 Watchtower Study Edition part 2
I meant to get this podcast up weeks ago, but i’ve been unbelievably busy. This podcast will focus on issues… Read more Reviewing the November 2016 Watchtower Study Edition part 2
Reviewing the November 2016 Watchtower Study Edition
It was not necessarily by my choosing that this review centered once again on the Governing Body. Rather, it is… Read more Reviewing the November 2016 Watchtower Study Edition
Reviewing the August 2016 JW Broadcast
It’s been a while since my last podcast, mostly due to starting a new job as well as my involvement… Read more Reviewing the August 2016 JW Broadcast
Who or What is God’s Channel of Communication?
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What is the Governing Body?
In this episode of the JW Review, i’ll be sharing a recent lecture I did on the topic of the… Read more What is the Governing Body?
JW Review Podcast – Ep1 – How to Start a Ministry to JW’s
Welcome to the first ever episode of the JW review podcast! In this episode, i’ll be discussing how someone can… Read more JW Review Podcast – Ep1 – How to Start a Ministry to JW’s
How Cults Misinterpret the Bible – Bridge Conference 2015
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Jehovah’s Witness Role Play
I’ve wanted to do one of these for a long time and finally got the opportunity. There’s definitely room for… Read more Jehovah’s Witness Role Play
Answering a JW apologist: is the Watchtower Directed by Jehovah?
Rotherham’s arguments are more directly related to THIS POST, but COMMENTED ON the article, “Did the Watchtower’s ‘Faithful Slave’ claim the… Read more Answering a JW apologist: is the Watchtower Directed by Jehovah?
Did the Watchtower’s “Faithful Slave” claim the Holy Spirit’s functions ceased?
While this issue has a complex history and much can be written, I want to keep this as simple as… Read more Did the Watchtower’s “Faithful Slave” claim the Holy Spirit’s functions ceased?
Spirit-directed and Spirit-inspired: is there a difference?
We all know that the Jehovah’s Witnesses have denied claims of inspiration. For example: In most ways Jehovah’s Witnesses are like everyone… Read more Spirit-directed and Spirit-inspired: is there a difference?
What about those with less access to Watchtower Publications?
In the August 15, 2014 Watchtower Study Edition, the Watchtower addresses some interesting points as it relates to reading the… Read more What about those with less access to Watchtower Publications?
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?”
This debate took place on the TRUE THEOLOGY forum, but I will be posting the full debate on a PDF once it… Read 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?”
Ephesians 4:11-16 discussion
Thus far, myself and the JW apologist “Rotherham” have gone through almost 80 comments in discussion on this topic. While one… Read more Ephesians 4:11-16 discussion
The Governing Body, Ephesians 4:11-16, and “unity”
The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses are adamant in saying that all true Christians must believe everything they teach. ***w09… Read more The Governing Body, Ephesians 4:11-16, and “unity”
What if the Watchtower went into apostasy?
Watchtower apostasy is an important issue that every JW should consider. Though i’ve thought through it in the past, this… Read more What if the Watchtower went into apostasy?
Some very bold statements found in the April 15, 2013 Watchtower Study Edition.
The April 15, 2013 Watchtower Study Edition contains some noteworthy thoughts that i’d like to draw some attention to. 6 How… Read more Some very bold statements found in the April 15, 2013 Watchtower Study Edition.
Is the Watchtower the “Right Kind of Messenger?”
***w97 5/1 p.8 Identifying the Right Kind of Messenger*** Identifying the Right Kind of Messenger “I am . . . the One making the word of his servant come true, and the One that carries… Read more Is the Watchtower the “Right Kind of Messenger?”
Salvation outside the Watchtower
The Watchtower teaches that there is no salvation outside of “Jehovah’s Organization.” But this statement is somewhat vague, as we… Read more Salvation outside the Watchtower
What is the proper view of the Watchtower and its literature?
In the following Watchtower article, two viewpoints are contrasted. The first is the improper view, *** w64 9/15 p. 574 Experiencing Jehovah’s Love *** APPRECIATION FOR THE TRUTH Not all the persons I have known… Read more What is the proper view of the Watchtower and its literature?
Are the Watchtower’s Predictions “Hollow?”
Sometimes I wonder if the Governing Body remembers their own history. But then again, i’ve come to expect them to… Read more Are the Watchtower’s Predictions “Hollow?”
Does the Watchtower communicate with the dead?
“From the time of the apostle John and on into the Lord’s day, anointed Christians were puzzled as to the… Read more Does the Watchtower communicate with the dead?
Who does John 6:68 apply to?
One JW apologist thinks this applies to a non-profit printing organization located in Brooklyn, NY. This is consistent with what the… Read more Who does John 6:68 apply to?
“Keep on the Watch!”…by proclaiming false dates for the end?
In this post, i’d like to offer some commentary on a Watchtower article that explains their self-proclaimed “overeagerness” as it relates to… Read more “Keep on the Watch!”…by proclaiming false dates for the end?
Should we accept everything we hear from the Watchtower?
*** g96 2/8 p. 6 To Trust or Not to Trust *** What can you do? The Bible gives some… Read more Should we accept everything we hear from the Watchtower?
Where shall we turn if this isn’t the true organization?
One of the things I have learned in witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses is the necessity of providing a positive presentation… Read more Where shall we turn if this isn’t the true organization?
Was Jesus exalted as King in 33 C.E. or 1914?
The Watchtower has long argued that Jesus’ kingship began in 1914, almost two thousand years after he had ascended into… Read more Was Jesus exalted as King in 33 C.E. or 1914?
Believe it because we say it?
*** w59 5/1 p. 269 pars. 6-7 Attain Completeness in the New World Society *** The whole body under the… Read more Believe it because we say it?
