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Can we earn our salvation by our works?
The Watchtower’s answer to that question is, “No.”
Based on that, an unsuspecting Christian might well think, “Oh, I guess the Watchtower accords with Paul.”
Not so!
Ask Jehovah’s Witnesses this question: “Do we have to prove worthy by our works in order to obtain salvation?”
If they are honest, they should answer that question, “Yes.” Continue reading
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Paragraph 2 (p. 164) states, “If we want Jehovah to listen to our prayers…we must pray to him in the way that he approves.”
Although a Christian wouldn’t disagree with that statement, I’m struck by how much of the Watchtower’s teachings are phrased like provisions of a law code.
For example, paragraph 5 (p. 166) says, “For our prayers to be favorably heard by God… we must meet some basic requirements.” Continue reading
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Chapter 12 of “Bible Teach”—“Living in a Way that Pleases God”—is a continuation of the Watchtower’s works-oriented “prove your dedication to God” salvation system.
In dealing with Jehovah’s Witnesses, it’s important for us to acknowledge the importance of obedience and good works in the Christian life.
That said, we also need to get across to them the Bible’s teachings:
For these reasons, I recommend that you respond to the contents of this chapter by using a combination of The Faith and Works Approach and The New Birth Approach from my book, Getting Through to Jehovah’s Witnesses: Approaching Bible Discussions in Unexpected Ways.
Last time, we examined Ephesians 2:8-10 verse-by-verse.
This time, we’ll examine the same passage as a unit to see the interplay between God’s work and ours. Continue reading
Ephesians 2:8-10 is another great Pauline passage to show the proper relationship between faith and works. Continue reading
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