JWS DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
{Note… This is a totally errant cults doctrine and is contradictory to the
word of God read any of the scriptures in context that are used to defend there faith and you find this to be true. Let God be true and every man a liar. Test all things by the word of God. At the bottom of this I will go through this statement scripture by scripture and line it up with the whole of scripture that "THE TRUTH" will be clearly shown for all to see. This following statement is the actual JW doctrinal statement from the JW book "Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses, Proclaimers of God kingdom."}
The Bible is Gods Inspired Word. (2 Tim 3:16,17) {When rightly interpreted by the JW cult}
What it contains is not mere history or human opinion but the word of God, recorded to benefit us. (2 Pet 1:221; Rom 15:4; 1 Cor 10:11)
Jehovah is the Only True God, (Psa 83:18; Duet 4:39)
Jehovah is the creator of all things, and as such, He alone deserves to be worshipped. (Rev 4:11; Luke 4:8)
Jehovah is the Universal Sovereign, the one to whom we owe full obedience. (Acts 4:24; 5:29Dan 4:17)
Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God, The One and Only created directly from God Himself. (1 John 4:9; Col 1:13-16)
Jesus was the first of Gods creation; thus, before He was conceived and born as a human Jesus lived in heaven. (Rev 3:14; John 8:23,58)
Jesus worships His Father as the Only True God; Jesus never claims equality with God. (John 17:3; 20:17; 14:28)
Jesus gave His perfect human life as a ransom for humankind. His sacrifice makes possible everlasting life for all who truly exercise faith in it. (Mark 10:45; John 3:16,36)
Jesus was raised from the dead as an immortal spirit person. (1 Pet 3:18; Rom 6:9)
Jesus had returned (having directed His attention as King toward the earth) and is now present as a glorious spirit. (Matt 24:3,23-27; 25:31-33; John 14:19)
satan is the invisible "ruler of the world." (John 12:31; 1 John 5:19)
Originally he was a perfect son of God, but he allowed his feelings of self-importance to develop in his heart, craved worship that belonged only to Jehovah, and enticed Adam and Eve to obey him rather than to listen to God. Thus he made himself satan, which means "Adversary." (John 8:44; Gen 3:1-5; compare Duet 32:4,5; James 1:14-15; Luke 4:5-7)
satan "is misleading the entire inhabited earth"; he and his demons are responsible for increased distress on the earth in this time of the end. (Rev 12:7-9,12)
At Gods appointed time, satan and his demons will be destroyed forever. (Rev 20:10; 21:8)
God’s Kingdom under Christ will replace all human governments and will become the one government over all humankind. (Dan 7:3,14)
The present wicked system of things will be completely destroyed. (Dan 2:44; Rev 16:14,16: Isa 34:2)
The Kingdom of God will rule with righteousness and will bring real peace to its subjects. (Isa 9:6,7; 11:1-5; 32:17; Psa 85:10-12)
Wicked ones will be cut of forever, and worshipers of Jehovah will enjoy lasting security. (Pro 2:21-22; Psa 37:9-11; Matt 25:41-46; 2 Thes 1:6-9; Mic 4:3-5)
We are no, since 1914,* in "The time of the end" of this wicked world. (Matt 24:3-14; 2 Tim 3:1-5; Dan 12:4)
During this time period, a witness is being given to all nations; after that will come the end, not of the globe, but of the wicked system and of ungodly people. (Matt 24:3,14; 2 Pet 3:7; Eccl 1:4)
There is only one road to life; not all religions or religious practices are approved by God (Matt 7:13; John 4:23,24; Eph 4:4,5)
True worship emphasizes not ritual and outward show but genuine love for God, shown by obedience to His commandments and by love for ones fellowman. (Matt 15L 8,9; 1 John 5:3; 3:10-18; 4:21; John 13:34,35)
People of all nations, races, and language groups can serve Jehovah and have His approval. (Acts 10:34,35; Rev 7:9-17)
Prayer is to be directed only to Jehovah through Jesus: images are not to be used either as objects of devotion or aids in worship (Matt 6:9; John 14:6,13,14; 1 John 5:21; 2 Cor 5:7; 6:16; Isa 42:8)
Spritistic practices must be shunned. (Gal 5:19-21; Duet 18:10-12; Rev 21:8)
There is no clergy-laity distinction among true Christians. (Matt 20:25-27; 23:8-12)
True Christianity does not include keeping a weekly Sabbath or conforming to other requirements of the Mosaic Law in order to gain salvation; doing so would be a rejection of Christ, who fulfilled the law. (Gal 5:4; Rom 10:4; Col 2:13-17)
Those who practice true worship do not engage in interfaith. (2 Cor 6:14-17; Rev 18:4)
All who are truly disciples of Jesus get baptized by complete immersion. (Matt 28:19,20; Mark 1:9,10; Acts 8:36-38)
All who follow Jesus’ example and obey His commandments bear witness to others about His Kingdom. (Luke 4:43; 8:1; Matt 10:7; 24:14)
Death is a result of inheritance of sin from Adam. (Rom 5:12; 6:23)
At death the soul itself dies. (Ezek 18:4)
The dead are conscious of nothing. (Psa 146:4; Eccl 9:5,10)
Hell (Sheol, Hades) is mankind’s common grave. (Job 14:13, "Dy"; Rev 20:13,14, "KJ." Margin)
The ‘Lake of fire’ to which the incorrigibly wicked are consigned signifies, as the bible itself says, "second death," Death forever." (Rev 21:8)
Resurrection is the hope for the dead and for those who have lost loved ones in death. (1 Cor 15:20-22; John 5:28,29; compare John 11:25,26,38-44; Mark 5:35-42)
Death due to Adamic sin will be no more. (1 Cor 15:26; Isa 25:8; Rev 21:4)
A "little flock," only 144,000, go to heaven. (Luke 12:32; Rev 14:1,3)
These are the one who are "born again" as spiritual sons of God. (John 3:3; 1 Pet 1:3,4)
God selects these out of all peoples and nations to rule as kings with Christ in the Kingdom. (Rev 5:9,10; 20:6)
Others who have God’s approval will life forever on earth. (Psa 37:29; Matt 5:5; 2 Pet 3:13)
Earth will never be destroyed or depopulated. (Psa 104:5; Isa 45:18)
In harmony with God’s original purpose, all the earth will become a paradise. (Gen 1:27,28; 2:8,9; Luke 23:42,43)
There will be suitable homes and an abundance of God food for the enjoyment of everyone. (Isa 65:21-23; Psa 72:16)
Sickness, all kinds of disability, and death itself will become things of the past. (Rev 21:3,4; Isa 35:5,6)
Secular authorities are to be treated with due respect. (Rom 13:1-7; Titus 3:1,2)
True Christians do not share in rebellion against governmental authority. (Pro 24:21,22; Rom 13:1)
They obey all laws that do not conflict with the law of God, but obedience to God comes first. (Acts 5:29)
They imitate Jesus in remaining neutral as to the world’s political affairs. (Matt 22:15-21; John 6:15)
Christians must conform to Bible standards regarding blood as well as sexual immorality. (Acts 15:28,29)
Taking blood into the body through the mouth or veins violates God’s law. (Gen 9:3-6; Acts 15:19,20)
Christians are to be morally clean; fornication, adultery, and homosexuality must have no place in their lives, neither should drunkenness or drug abuse. (1 Cor 6:9-11; 2 Cor 7:1)
Personal honesty and faithfulness in caring for marital and family responsibilities are important for Christians. (1 Tim 5:8; Col 3:18-21; Heb 13:4)
Dishonesty in speech or business,, as well as playing the hypocrite, are not consistent with ebing a Christian. (Pro 6:16-19; Eph 4:25; Matt 6:5; Psa 26:4)
Acceptable worship of Jehovah requires that we love Him above all else. (Luke 10:27; Deut 5:9)
Doing Jehovah’s will, thus bringing honor to His name, is the most important thng in the life of a true Christian. (John 4:34; Col 3:23; 1 Pet 2:12)
While doing good to all persons as they are able, Christians recognize a special obligation toward fellow servants of God; so their help in times of illness and disaster is directed especially toward these. (Gal 6:10; 1 John 3:16-18)
Love of God requires of true Christians not only that they obey his commandment to love their neighbor but also that they not love the immoral and materialistic way of life of the world. True Christians are no part of the world and so refrain from joining activities that would identify them as sharing its spirit. (Rom 13:8,9; 1 John 2:15-17; John 15:19: James 4:4)
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