Welcome to MJF Apologetics! My name is Mike Felker and my goal is to respond to the claims of Jehovah’s Witnesses and other groups who deny essential Christian truths. I do this primarily through my weekly Watchtower Study and Meeting Workbook reviews. If any of this interests you, please subscribe to my YouTube channel or … More Welcome to MJF Apologetics
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
Reviewing the study article, “Love and Justice in the Face of Wickedness” in the May 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Also, we reviewed the “Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Scripturally Based Position on Child Protection.” Topics of discussion: Child Abuse Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Love and Justice in the Christian Congregation” in the May 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Topics of discussion: “Apostasy” movie review, reinstatement of the repentant, shunning, authority of elders. SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
This article will be reviewing the July 1-7 articles contained in the July 2019 Workbook. There is much noteworthy in these articles, but the few paragraphs referenced from the Insights are worth discussing. Treasure from God’s Word – Digging for Spiritual Gems “The Kingdom of the Son of His Love.” Ten days after Jesus’ ascension to … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – July 1-7, 2019
This review will be from the June JW Life and Ministry Workbook for the week of June 24-30. Treasure’s From God’s Word – Digging for Spiritual Gems Next, anointed members of “the Israel of God” must join the Lord Jesus Christ in heavenly glory, where they will “always be with the Lord.” (Galatians 6:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17) … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – June 24-30, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Accept Jehovah’s Help to Resist Wicked Spirits” from the April 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. To view an article I wrote on the Watchtower and Necromancy, go HERE. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, the afterlife SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
Review of the June JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook for the week of June 17-23, 2019. Treasures From God’s Word – “Put On the Complete Suit of Armor From God” The fact is, young ones can win, and they are winning! Why? Because they “go on acquiring power in the Lord.” But they do … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – June 17-23, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Uphold the Truth About Death” from the April 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: death, the afterlife, intermediate state, dualism/soul, and hell. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes
Review of the June JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook for June 10-16, 2019. Treasures from God’s Word: Jehovah’s Administration and it’s Work This “sacred secret” involves a government, the Messianic Kingdom of God. “The things in the heavens,” to which Paul refers, are the prospective heirs of that heavenly Kingdom with Christ. “The things … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – June 10-16, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Are You Fully Accomplishing Your Ministry?” in the April 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: door to door evangelism, omitting Jesus SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
“‘A Symbolic Drama’ With Meaning for Us” June Meeting Workbook review for the week of June 3-9, 2019. In this section, the Watchtower focuses on Galatians 4:24-31. This “symbolic drama” is interpreted for us as follows. While the Abrahamic covenant had a literal fulfillment for the descendants of Abraham when they inherited the Promised Land, … More JW Meeting Workbook Review – June 3-9, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Show Fellow Feeling in Your Ministry” from the March 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the gospel, evangelism, omitting Jesus, the anointed class, paradise earth, the New World Translation, and soteriology SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
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
Reviewing the study article, “Show Concern for the Feelings of Others” from the March 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Christology, 1914, Jesus’ resurrection body SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
I’m going to make the bold attempt, given my extremely limited time, to post a weekly article reviewing the Life and Ministry Meeting Workbooks for the following week. I’ve found that these workbook references contain a bit more substance than what is found in the weekly Watchtower articles. In addition, I’m well aware that I … More JW Meeting Workbook Review for May 20-26, 2019
Reviewing the March 2019 Watchtower Study Edition for the week of May 13-19, 2019. Topics of discussion: the organization’s authority, the use of the name “Jehovah,” and how to view negative perspectives against JW’s. SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
Reviewing the study article, “What Prevents Me From Being Baptized” in the March 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: baptism, the anointed class, and the Watchtower’s de-emphasis on Jesus. SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
In this episode, we examine the reference article in next week’s meeting workbook for the week of April 29 – March 5. Topics of discussion: the anointed class. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast
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.
