First, we discussed some interesting observations as it relates to the timing of Jesus’ dismissal of Judas in relation to the institution of the Lord’s evening meal. You can view the Watchtower quote in question HERE. If you have any thoughts on this, please leave your thoughts in the comments, which may prompt me to … More Why Express Appreciation? February Watchtower Study Review
Every year, Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide meet together to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. But what do I say if one of them invites me? SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
Reviewing the study article, “Seek Meekness and Please Jehovah” in the February 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Meekness and humility, Watchtower authority, the resurrection of the unrighteous. Go HERE to view my JW.org authority quotes compilation. SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
Reviewing the study article, “What Our Attendance at Meetings Says About Us” in the February 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: holidays, devotion to Jesus, Soteriology, integrity
Reviewing the study article, “What Our Attendance at Meetings Says About Us” in the January 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the Lord’s evening meal, the two-class theology, the atonement of Jesus. Subscribe to the JW Review in iTunes
Reviewing the study article, “What a Simple Meal Teaches Us About a Heavenly King” in the January 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the Lord’s Evening Meal, the “two classes” doctrine, preaching with boldness. Subscribe to the JW Review in iTunes
Reviewing the study article, “How Can You Safeguard Your Heart?” in the January 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: applying counsel consistently to the Watchtower and JW leadership. Subscribe to the JW Review in iTunes
In this episode, I interview Dr. Matt DeLockery on the person and work of Christ in Colossians 1, which is largely based on Dr. DeLockery’s Ph.D research. To learn more about Dr. DeLockery, which includes his articles, podcast, and how to contact him, you can visit his website: https://mattdelockery.com/ Topics of discussion: Christology, Monotheism, the … More Interview with Dr. Matt DeLockery – “The Person and Work of Christ in Colossians 1”
Reviewing the study article, “Praise Jehovah in the Congregation” in the January 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: commenting at Kingdom Hall meetings. Subscribe to the JW Review in iTunes
Reviewing the March 4-10 study article in the January 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Christology, omitting Jesus, two-class system Subscribe to the JW Review in iTunes
Due to an un-noteworthy Watchtower Study Article for next week, I decided to share a recent experience I had with JW’s at my door this week. It was a very brief encounter and i’m hopeful there will be more discussions to come.
We are continuing our review of the December 2018 Watchtower Study Edition. In this review, we skip next week’s article to instead discuss more interesting questions as it relates to 2 Corinthians 12:1-4. What is the “third heaven” and what “paradise” is being referred to here? Topics of discussion: heaven, paradise earth, the anointed class, … More December 2018 Watchtower Study Review – “In what sense was the apostle Paul ‘caught away'”?
Reviewing the December 2018 Watchtower Study Edition for the week of February 4-10, 2019. Topics of discussion: the anointed class, second chance theology, dualism, heaven, and paradise earth Subscribe to the JW Review in iTunes
After a 7 month break from just about all things apologetics (other than my personal studies), i’m finally back! In this podcast, I explain my reasons for the break, the new format for the Podcast, as well as why I do this JW-type ministry at all. This new format will definitely be a work in … More The JW Review is Back!
Hello everyone, Due to various personal reasons, i’m taking a break from the weekly JW Review Podcast. I don’t know for how long, but most likely a minimum of 6 months. As far as posting content here (or YouTube), I may or may not be posting anything either for these 6 months. I know that … More Taking a Break
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
Reviewing the April 2018 Watchtower Study Edition for the week of June 11-17, 2018. Topics of discussion: freedom in the organization, Second Chance Doctrine, Higher Education, interpreting 2 Cor. 4:4, pointing others to Jesus (not just Jehovah), simplifying your life to serve Christ. Subscribe to the JW Review in iTunes
Reviewing the April 2018 Watchtower Study Edition for the week of June 4-10. Topics of discussion: freedom in the organization, Christology, the truth and the organization, salvation, the two-class doctrine, the ransom benefits Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes
Reviewing the March 2018 Watchtower Study Edition for the week of May 28-June 3. Topics of discussion: Omitting Jesus, the Divine Name in the Christian Scriptures, the Organization, Disfellowshipping/Shunning, Judicial Committees, Second Chance Doctrine, the Atonement, the Governing Body Subscribe to the JW Review in iTunes and please consider rating this podcast!
Reviewing the May 2018 Our Christian Life and Ministry for May 14-20, 2018. Topics of discussion: eschatology, the transfiguration, the intermediate state, and Christology
Reviewing the Study Article, “Parents, Are You Helping Your Child Progress to Baptism?” in the March 2018 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: JW.org online library update (go HERE for my written article on the topic), baptism, disfellowshipping/shunning, second chance doctrine. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE (please consider rating and reviewing … More Watchtower Study Review – “Parents, Are You Helping Your Child Progress to Baptism?” May 7-13, 2018
Until recently, if you wanted to obtain information from Watchtower publications going back to the 1950’s through the 1990’s, you either had to have the printed publications, access to the Watchtower Library CD-ROM, or worse, scans of the publications. This made the situation quite difficult for non-JW’s and their interactions with JW’s. Here’s why: A … More My Thoughts on the Recent JW.org Online Library Updates
Reviewing the study article, “Baptism – A Requirement for Christians” in the March 2018 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: baptism, second chance doctrine, Jesus as mediator, disfellowshipping/shunning Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE and don’t forget to rate it! JW.org sources cited in this podcast: Organized to do Jehovah’s Will JW.org … More Watchtower Study Review – “Baptism—A Requirement for Christians” – April 30 – May6, 2018
This will be a work in progress, especially as new quotes come out to support this Watchtower doctrine. Keep in mind that this post is not intended to be an argument for or against this Watchtower teaching. Rather, it’s meant to be a resource to accurately represent Watchtower teachings from their own sources. If you’re … More JW.org quotes – Jesus Mediates Only for the Anointed Class of 144,000
Reviewing the April Christian Life and Ministry for the week of April 16-22, 2018. I apologize for the blank spaces in the video/audio. I had a power outage during my editing, which shut everything down and compromised the file. Great timing! Topics of discussion: forgiveness of sins, the resurrection, Christology, 1919, the new birth Subscribe … More Watchtower Christian Life and Ministry Review – April 16-22, 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
Reviewing the March 2018 JW Broadcast Topics of discussion: the authority of the Governing Body 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.
Reviewing the study article, “Imitate the Faith and Obedience of Noah…” in the February 2018 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Topics of discussion: salvation through obedience, omitting Jesus, political neutrality.
Sorry, no JW Review Podcast this week as I was traveling and had no time to prepare. So in it’s place, here’s an interesting conversation I had with a JW online. It began with this JW commenting on my video, “An Interesting Visit to the Kingdom Hall.” While I don’t think this JW is representative … More Recent Discussion with a JW
Reviewing the article, “What Kind of Love Brings True Happiness?” in the January 2018 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the great crowd and anointed class, the Watchtower’s omission of Christ, and yearbook stats. Go HERE to subscribe to the JW Review Podcast on iTunes. Don’t forget to rate it! More ratings draws more people to the … More Watchtower Study Review – “What Kind of Love Brings True Happiness?” – March 19-25, 2018
