The Watchtower cites several proof texts in support of its teaching that there is no conscious existence after death. Here is how to address them. (pp. 254-256) Continue reading
Category: Watchtower Signature Issues (page 2 of 11)
Key Scripture: “Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?” (Hebrews 10:28-29).
The objective of The Justice for the Wicked Approach is to show Jehovah’s Witnesses that the Watchtower’s everlasting-nonexistence-of-the-wicked doctrine is neither just nor biblical. Continue reading
As late as the 1920s, the Watchtower used a cross-and-crown symbol. However, now it says that the use of a cross in worship is pagan and idolatrous. (p. 241)
Because the Watchtower criticizes Christians over this issue and has convinced Jehovah’s Witnesses that it is one of the marks that distinguishes the authentic Christian faith from the false Christianity of Christendom, you may need to address this issue with them.
Your objective will be to show Witnesses from the Scriptures that it is perfectly acceptable for Christians to display and wear crosses if they choose to do so. In fact, the practice honors Christ and his sacrifice. Continue reading
The Watchtower decries wealthy televangelists and other clergy who seem to be in ministry for the money. Typical is the following account from a 1996 issue of Awake!: “We started going to different churches on Sundays… They would often pass the money plate three times at one meeting, which resulted in many leaving with their pockets turned inside out. We went to many churches, but we found only more collection plates being passed and social gatherings.” (p. 239) Continue reading
The Watchtower boasts, “What group is noted for having no paid clergy, all of its members being preachers?” It claims, “Some religious leaders do preach for money… In contrast, the Witnesses have no paid clergy, and often their Bible literature is offered without price to sincere seekers of truth…” (p. 236)
Your objective is to show the Witnesses from the Scriptures that those who preach the gospel have a right to be paid for their work, although if they wish to decline such financial support, they are free to do so. Continue reading
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