MJF APOLOGETICS

Respect the Place of Others in Jehovah’s Congregation – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

October 28, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Respect the Place of Others in Jehovah’s Congregation” from the August 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Omitting Jesus, positions and roles in the organization, the Governing Body 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 … More Respect the Place of Others in Jehovah’s Congregation – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

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

You Have a Place in Jehovah’s Congregation! – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

October 21, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “You Have a Place in Jehovah’s Congregation!” from the August 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Jesus as head of the congregation, are JW’s happy?, biblically identifying positions in the congregation, the Governing Body Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: … More You Have a Place in Jehovah’s Congregation! – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

The Resurrection Reveals God’s Love, Wisdom, and Patience – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

October 12, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “The Resurrection Reveals God’s Love, Wisdom, and Patience” from the August 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Christology, the resurrection of the unrighteous, the millennium, the anointed class, Jesus’ ransom

Walk Humbly and Modestly With Your God – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

October 8, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Walk Humbly and Modestly With Your God” from the August 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: friendship with Jehovah, the two-classes theology, micro-managing from the Governing Body, questioning the leadership, Christology, going beyond the things written. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: … More Walk Humbly and Modestly With Your God – Watchtower Study Review August 2020

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

John 3, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the New Birth

September 27, 2020

Does Jesus teach that only a small group of Christians will receive the New Birth spoken of in John 3? Short Answer: No. Jesus makes no distinction between Christians as to whether they will be born again or not. The Watchtower teaches that “see the kingdom of God” has something specifically to do with going … More John 3, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the New Birth

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

When I Am Weak, Then I Am Powerful – Watchtower Study Review July 2020

September 14, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “When I am Weak, Then I am Powerful” from the July 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, Watchtower consistency, Resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous, higher education, holidays 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 When I Am Weak, Then I Am Powerful – Watchtower Study Review July 2020

Be Convinced That You Have the Truth – Watchtower Study Review July 2020

September 7, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Be Convinced That You Have the Truth” from the July 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the truth and the JW religion/organization Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

2 Corinthians 5:1-4 – For the Anointed Class Only?

September 4, 2020

Writing is something I rarely have time for, but a JW apologist argued in the comment section of a pretty old article against my position. Since I don’t think i’ve ever said much on this text, I decided to take the opportunity to do so. The article is over 8 years old and I didn’t … More 2 Corinthians 5:1-4 – For the Anointed Class Only?

Do Not Think More of Yourself Than Is Necessary – Watchtower Study Review July 2020

September 2, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Do Not Think More of Yourself Than Is Necessary” from the July 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussions: Elders, the governing body, and Jesus’ authority Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

Return to Me – Watchtower Study Review June 2020

August 28, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Return to Me” from the June 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: reading the Hebrew Scriptures as a Christian, inactive vs. disfellowshipped JW’s Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

I Myself Will Search for My Sheep – Watchtower Study Review June 2020

August 19, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “I Myself Will Search for My Sheep” from the June 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, interpreting the Hebrew Scriptures as Christians, disfellowshipping and shunning Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More I Myself Will Search for My Sheep – Watchtower Study Review June 2020

Unify My Heart to Fear Your Name – Watchtower Study Review June 2020

August 10, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Unify My Heart to Fear Your Name” from the June 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, the divine name.

Let Your Name Be Sanctified – Watchtower Study Review June 2020

August 3, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Let Your Name Be Sanctified” from the June 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the divine name, omitting Jesus, Hell Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

Book Review: Is Jesus Human and not Divine? a debate

July 31, 2020

Available on Amazon $13.99 Let me say from the outset that the statement by Rob Bowman in the endorsements is relatable. This book will indeed challenge and stretch you. Dale Tuggy and Chris Date set off to debate a most crucial question: Is Jesus human and not divine? Dale Tuggy is a unitarian who is … More Book Review: Is Jesus Human and not Divine? a debate

Show Your Appreciation for Unseen Treasures – Watchtower Study Review May 2020

July 26, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Show Your Appreciation for Unseen Treasures” from the May 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Other sheet as “God’s friends”, the anointed class, the intermediate state, friendship/relationship with Jesus, witnessing, the name “Jehovah’s Witnesses”, defining the gospel/good news Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype … More Show Your Appreciation for Unseen Treasures – Watchtower Study Review May 2020

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

Run the Race to the Finish – Watchtower Study Review April 2020

June 30, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Run the Race to the Finish” from the April 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: enduring through the 1,000 years, diminishing Jesus, the two-classes Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 Email me HERE

I Have Called You Friends – Watchtower Study Review April 2020

June 24, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “I Have Called You Friends” from the April 2020 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: having a relationship with Jesus, the anointed class, giving money to the Watchtower Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 Email me HERE

Is Paradise Earth Biblical?

June 15, 2020

Reviewing the article, “Just Ahead – A Paradise Earth!” from the August 2008 Watchtower. I would also recommend reading an article I wrote on this topic from a few years ago. It takes a different approach than this current podcast. Read it HERE. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype … More Is Paradise Earth Biblical?

Jehovah’s Witnesses and Disfellowshipping

June 11, 2020

Reviewing the study article, “Always Accept Jehovah’s Discipline,” from the November 15, 2006 Watchtower. Topics of discussion: elders, judicial committees, disfellowshipping, and shunning. Elder training video HERE 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 Judgment Day

May 26, 2020

Reviewing the section, “Judgment Day – What is It?” from the Watchtower publication, “What Does the Bible Really Teach?” Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 Email me HERE

Book Review: God’s Equal

May 22, 2020

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

When Is the Right Time to Speak? – Watchtower Study Review March 2020

May 19, 2020

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

Are You Ready to Get Baptized? – Watchtower Study Review March 2020

May 12, 2020

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

Love and Appreciation for Jehovah Lead to Baptism

May 5, 2020

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

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