Shunning Part 4: What Jesus Meant When He Told Us to Treat a Sinner Like a Gentile or Tax Collector!
This is the fourth video in our series on shunning. In this video, we’re going to examine Matthew 18:17 where Jesus tells us to treat an unrepentant sinner as a tax collector or a gentile, or a man of the nations, as the New World Translation puts it. You may think...Shunning, Part 3: Using Exegesis to Protect Ourselves from Being Deceived By Wicked Men
In the last video, we saw how the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has distorted the meaning of Matthew 18:15-17 in a ludicrous attempt to make it appear to support their judicial system, based on the Pharisaical system with its ultimate punishment of shunning,...Shunning, Part 2: How the Governing Body Perverted Matthew 18 to Support a Judicial System
This is now the second video in this series on the shunning policies and practices of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I had to take a breather from writing this series to address the truly outrageous claim made in a Morning Worship video on JW.org that listening to the voice of...Reaping What You Sow: The Tragic Harvest of Jehovah’s Witnesses Unbiblical Shunning Practices
On March 9th, 2023, there was a mass shooting at a kingdom hall in Hamburg, Germany. A disassociated member of the congregation killed 7 people including a 7-month-old fetus and wounded many others before turning the gun on himself. Why is this? The country of...Jehovah’s Witnesses Violate the U.S. Constitution by their Shunning Practices
The murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd was televised. In the state of Minnesota, it is lawful to televise trials if all parties agree. However, in this case the prosecution did not want the trial televised, but the judge...The Judicial System of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Part 2): Shunning…is this what Jesus wanted?
Hello, my name is Eric Wilson. One of the practices which has resulted in an enormous amount of criticism of Jehovah’s Witnesses is their practice of shunning anyone who leaves their religion or who is expelled by the elders for what is considered by them to be...Is the Shunning Policy practiced by Jehovah’s Witnesses their version of the Hellfire Doctrine?
How the “Shunning” practiced by Jehovah’s Witnesses compares to the Hellfire doctrine. Years ago, when I was a full-fledged Jehovah’s Witness, serving as an elder, I met a fellow witness who had been a Muslim in Iran before converting. This was the first time I had...More Compromises at JW Headquarters! Changing Half a Century of Doctrine to Cut Losses!
The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses released update #2 on JW.org. It introduces some radical changes in the disfellowshipping and shunning policy of Jehovah’s Witnesses. It is the latest in a number of what the Governing Body euphemistically calls “scriptural...JW Feb Broadcast, Part 2: Revealing How the Governing Body Controls the Mind of Their Followers
Have you heard the term “Denominational Blinders”? As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, I encountered the logical fallacy of “denominational blinders” every time I went out in the door-to-door preaching work. Denominational Blinders refers to “arbitrarily ignoring or waving...Annual Meeting 2023, Part 8: What Is Really Behind All the Policy and Doctrinal Changes?
We are not so naïve as to believe that the many significant changes made by the 21st century Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses since the October 2023 annual meeting are the result of being guided by holy spirit. As we saw in the last video, their unwillingness to...After Condemning Beards for Almost a Century, the Governing Body Rules That it’s Now Okay to Have One
In the December 2023 update #8 on JW.org, Stephen Lett announced that beards are now acceptable for JW men to wear. Of course, the reaction from the activist community was swift, widespread, and thorough. Everyone had something to say about the absurdity and hypocrisy...Annual Meeting 2023, Part 2: The Stunning Reason The Governing Body Won’t Apologize for Its Mistakes
The 2023 Annual Meeting of the Watch Tower, Bible and Tract Society has been widely criticized. But as they say, “every cloud has a silver lining”, and for me, this meeting has finally helped me comprehend what Jesus meant when he said: “The lamp of the body is the...How did Jehovah’s Witnesses Come to Practice Idolatry?
Jehovah’s Witnesses have become idolaters. An idolater is a person who worships an idol. “Nonsense!” you say. “Untrue!” you counter. “You obviously don’t know what you’re talking about. If you go into any Kingdom Hall you won’t see any images. You won’t see people...Meeting the Children of God in Hemmental, Switzerland: We Interview Hans Orban
[Music] Thank you. [Music] Eric: So, here we are in beautiful Switzerland. And we’re here at the invitation of one of the children of God. One of the brothers and sisters, that have come to know us through the YouTube channel and the growing community, ...Kenneth Flodin in Morning Worship Talk Equates the Voice of the Governing Body with the Voice of Jesus
This is a recent Morning Worship video on JW.org that nicely demonstrates to the world which god Jehovah’s Witnesses worship. Their god is the one they submit to; the one they obey. This Morning Worship talk, innocently titled, “Jesus’ Yoke Is Kindly,” was delivered...The Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Spain is Suing a Little Flock of Its Victims
Eric Wilson There is a David vs. Goliath fight going on right now in the law courts of Spain. On the one hand, there are a small number of individuals who consider themselves to be victims of religious persecution. These comprise the “David” in our scenario. The...An Elder Sends a Threatening Text to a Concerned Sister
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses true Christians? They think they are. I used to think that as well, but how do we prove it? Jesus told us that we recognize men for what they truly are by their works. So, I’m going to read something to you. This is a short text sent to a...A Few Suggestions on Finding the Best Way to Leave the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses
The title of this video is “A Few Suggestions on Finding the Best Way to Leave the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses.” I imagine that someone without any connections to or experience with the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses might read this title and wonder,...Norway Defunds Watch Tower for Violating Human Rights
https://youtu.be/CTSLVDWlc-g Would you consider the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses to be the “low-hanging fruit” of the world’s religions? I know that sounds like a cryptic question, so let me give it some context. Jehovah’s Witnesses have long preached that the...PIMO No More: Confessing Christ Before Men
(This video is aimed specifically at Jehovah’s Witnesses, so I will be using the New World Translation all the time unless otherwise stated.) The term PIMO is of recent origin and was coined by Jehovah’s Witnesses who find themselves being forced to hide...Saving Humanity Part 6: Understanding God’s Love
In the previous video of this series titled “Saving Humanity, Part 5: Can we Blame God for our Pain, Misery, and Suffering?” I said that we would begin our study concerning the salvation of humanity by going back to the beginning and working forward from there....The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Makes a Pathetic Attempt to Deal with Bad Media Reports
[Eric Wilson] In the Saturday afternoon session of the 2021 “Powerful by Faith!” annual convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Governing Body member, David Splane, delivered a talk which is so outrageous that it fairly screams for a commentary. This talk demonstrates...Saving Humanity, Part 3: Does God Bring People to Life Only to Destroy Them?
In the previous video, in this “Saving Humanity” series, I promised you we would discuss a very controversial parenthetical passage found in the book of Revelation: “(The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.)” – Revelation 20:5a...Are Jehovah’s Witnesses in Spain actually trying to victimize those who already feel like victims?
There is a David versus Goliath showdown set to play out in Spain. It seems that the Spanish branch of the multi-billion-dollar corporation that is the watchtower Bible and tract society is trying to shut down the recently formed Association called “Asociación...Christian Baptism, In Whose Name? According to the Organization – Part 3
An Issue to be examined In the light of the conclusion arrived at in parts one and two of this series, namely that the wording of Matthew 28:19 should be restored to “baptizing them in my name”, we shall now examine Christian Baptism in the context of the Watchtower...Guard What Has Been Entrusted to You
“Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you.”—1 Timothy 6:20 [Study 40 from ws 09/20 p.26 November 30 – December 06, 2020] Paragraph 3 claims “Jehovah has favored us with an accurate knowledge of the precious truths found in his Word, the Bible.” This implies that...Act Wisely During a Time of Peace
“The land had no disturbance and there was no war against him during these years, for Jehovah gave him rest.”—2 Chronicles 14:6. [Study 38 from ws 09/20 p.14 November 16 – November 22, 2020] This week’s review will be approached as a series of Propaganda and Reality...Kicking against the Goads
[The following is the text from my chapter (my story) in the recently published book Fear to Freedom available on Amazon.] Part 1: Freed from Indoctrination “Mommy, am I going to die at Armageddon?” I was only five years old when I asked my parents that question. Why...Keep Walking in the Truth
No greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth.” – 3 John 4 [Study 30 from ws 7/20 p.20 September 21 – September 27] Before considering this follow up article, it would be helpful to read the review of “Be...The Judicial System of Jehovah’s Witnesses: From God or Satan?
In an effort to keep the congregation clean, Jehovah’s Witnesses disfellowship (shun) all unrepentant sinners. They base this policy on the words of Jesus as well as the apostles Paul and John. Many characterize this policy as cruel. Are Witnesses being unjustly maligned for simply obeying the commands of God, or are they using scripture as an excuse to practice wickedness? Only by strictly following the Bible’s direction can they truly claim that they have God’s approval, otherwise, their works could identify them as “workers of lawlessness”. (Matthew 7:23)
Which is it? This video and the next will attempt to answer those questions definitively.
Media, Money, Meetings, and Me
Hello everyone and thanks for joining me. Today I wanted to talk on four topics: media, money, meetings and me. Beginning with media, I’m specifically referring to the publication of a new book called Fear to Freedom which was put together by a friend of mine, Jack...Examining the Trinity: Part 1, What does history teach us?
Eric: Hello, my name is Eric Wilson. The video you are about to see was recorded several weeks ago, but due to illness, I was not able to complete it until now. It will be the first of several videos analyzing the doctrine of the Trinity. I’m doing the video with Dr....“I Myself Will Search for My Sheep”
“I myself will search for my sheep, and I will care for them.” – Ezekiel 34:11 [Study 25 from ws 06/20 p.18 August 17 – August 23, 2020] This article is based on the premise that the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses is the only place where God’s sheep are found...What is your Thorn in the Flesh?
I was just reading 2 Corinthians where Paul talks about being afflicted with a thorn in the flesh. Do you remember that part? As a Jehovah’s Witness, I was taught that he was likely referring to his bad eyesight. I never liked that interpretation. It just seemed...“Let Your Name Be Sanctified”
“O Jehovah, your name endures forever.” – Psalm 135:13 [Study 23 from ws 06/20 p.2 August 3 – August 9, 2020] The title of this week’s Study article is taken from Matthew 6:9 where Jesus gave what is known as the model prayer. In it he stated “You must...Listen, Learn, and Show Compassion
“Stop judging by the outward appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.”—JOHN 7:24 [From ws 04/20 p.14 June 15 – June 21] “As imperfect humans, all of us have a tendency to judge others by their outward appearance. (Read John 7:24.) But we learn only a little...Love One Another Intensely
“Love one another intensely from the heart.” 1 Peter 1:22 [From ws 03/20 p.24 May 25 – May 31] “ON THE night before he died, Jesus gave his disciples a specific command. He told them: “Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.” Then he added: “By this all...Physically In, Mentally Out or Physically In, Scripturally Awake
Opinion by Beroeans Creed We all know by now the acronym PIMO[i] for those of us who are awake to the Organization’s malfeasance and eisegetical method of scripture interpretation, yet remain in the congregation for generally one reason—the fear of loss. We cannot...Deadly Theology by Barbara J Anderson (2011)
From: http://watchtowerdocuments.org/deadly-theology/ Of all of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ peculiar ideology that attracts the most attention is their controversial and inconsistent prohibition of transfusions of a red biological fluid—blood—donated by caring people to...Examining Matthew 24, Part 7: The Great Tribulation
Matthew 24:21 speaks of “great tribulation” to come upon Jerusalem which occurred during 66 to 70 C.E. Revelation 7:14 also speaks of “great tribulation”. Are these two events connected in some way? Or is the Bible speaking about two entirely different tribulations, totally unrelated to one another? This presentation will attempt to demonstrate what each scripture is referring to and how that understanding affects all Christians today.
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Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Reached the Tipping Point?
While the 2019 Service Report seems to indicate that there is on-going growth in the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses, there is shocking news out of Canada to indicate that the figures have been cooked and in fact the organization is shrinking far faster than anyone had imagined.
Let your Joy be made full
“And so we are writing these things that our joy may be in full measure” – 1 John 1:4 This article is the second of a series examining the fruits of the spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. As Christians, we understand it is vital for us to be practicing the...
“Come to Me, … and I Will Refresh You”
“Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you.”—Matthew 11:28 [From ws 9/19 p.20 Study Article 38: November 18 – November 24, 2019] The Watchtower article focuses on answering the five questions outlined in paragraph 3. They are: How...
Jehovah Values His Humble Servants
“Jehovah … takes note of the humble.”—Psalm 138:6 [From ws 9/19 p.2 Study Article 35: October 28 – November 3, 2019] The questions discussed in this week’s study article are: What is humility? Why should we cultivate humility? What situations can test our...Keep Worshipping Jehovah When Under Ban
“We cannot stop speaking about the things we have seen and heard.” – Acts 4:19-20. [From ws 7/19 p.8 Study Article 28: Sept 9 – Sept 15, 2019] Paragraph 1 refers back to the previous Watchtower Study article entitled “Prepare now for Persecution” The...Prepare Now for Persecution
“All those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.” – 2 Timothy 3:12. [From ws 7/19 p.2 Study Article 27: Sept 2 – Sept 8, 2019] Paragraph 1 tells us: “As the end of this system of things draws...
Is the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses a False Prophet?
Hello everyone. Good of you to join us. I’m Eric Wilson, also known as Meleti Vivlon; the alias I used for years when I was just trying to study the Bible free from indoctrination and wasn’t yet ready to endure the persecution that inevitably comes when a Witness...Overturn Every Reasoning That is Against the Knowledge of God!
“We are overturning reasonings and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God” – 2 Corinthians 10:5 [From ws 6/19 p.8 Study Article 24: Aug 12-Aug 18, 2019] This article has many fine points in the first 13 paragraphs. However, there are a number of...Love and Justice in the Christian Congregation (Part 2 of 4)
“Go on carrying the burdens of one another, and in this way you will fulfill the law of the Christ.” – Galatians 6:2. [From ws 5/19 p.2 Study Article 18: July 1-7, 2019] This study article is the continuation of the series started in Study 9 ws 2/19 April 29th -May...Accept Jehovah’s Help to Resist Wicked Spirits
“We have a struggle … against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12. [From ws 4/19 p.20 Study Article 17: June 24-30, 2019] “We see abundant evidence that Jehovah protects his people today. Consider: We are preaching and teaching the...What Our Attendance at Meetings says about us
“Keep proclaiming the death of the Lord, until he comes”—1 Corinthians 11:26 [From ws 01/19 p.26 Study Article 5: April 1 -7] “For whenever you eat this loaf and drink this cup, you keep proclaiming the death of the Lord, until he comes.” Meeting attendance is an...My Judicial Committee Hearing – Part 1
While I was in St. Petersburg, Florida on vacation in February, I got a call from one of the elders of my former congregation “inviting” me to a judicial hearing the following week on the charge of apostasy. I told him that I wouldn’t be back in...Who Molds Your Thinking?
“Stop being molded by this system of things.” – Romans 12:2 [From ws 11/18 p.18 January 21, 2019 – January 27, 2019] A better question for this article to pose and answer truthfully would be “Who molds your thinking, God’s word or Watchtower publications?” Of...“I will walk in your Truth”
A review of the November 2018 WT Article, “I will walk in your Truth”
Awakening: Part 5, What’s the Real Problem with JW.org
There is a key problem with Jehovah’s Witnesses that transcends all the other sins the organization is guilty of. Identifying this issue will help us to understand what is really the problem with JW.org and whether there’s any hope of fixing it.
Jim’s Story
A Elder of over 40 years in Britain relates his story of being found by Christ.
Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”
“Happy is the people whose God is Jehovah!”—Psalm 144:15. [From ws 9/18 p. 17, November 12 – 18] The article opens with the claim that “JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES certainly are a happy people. Their meetings, assemblies, and social gatherings are characterized by the...“Keep Displaying Love—It Builds Up”
“Love builds up.”—1 Corinthians 8:1. [From ws 9/18 p. 12 – November 5 – November 11] This is such an important subject, yet sadly out of 18 paragraphs we have only a third (6 paragraphs) devoted to ways to actually show love, one paragraph for each point. This...“If You Know These Things, Happy You Are if You Do Them”
“My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” – John 4:34. [From ws 9/18 p. 3 – October 29 – November 4] The title of the article is taken from John 13:17, but as per usual, very little attention is paid to the context of the scripture....Awakening, Part 2: What’s It All About?
How can we deal with the emotional trauma we experience when awakening from the indoctrination of JW.org? What’s it all about? Can we distill everything down to a simple, revealing truth?
Do You Have The Facts?
[From ws 8/18 p. 3 – October 1 – October 7] “When anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, it is foolish and humiliating.”—Proverbs 8:13 The article opens with a completely truthful introduction. It says “As true Christians, we need to develop the...We belong to Jehovah
[From ws 7/18 p. 22 – September 24-30] “Happy is the nation whose God is Jehovah, the people he has chosen as his own possession.”—Psalm 33:12. Paragraph 2 states, “Also, the book of Hosea foretold that some non-Israelites would become Jehovah’s people. (Hosea...“Who is on Jehovah’s Side?”
[From ws 7/18 p. 17 – September 17 – September 23] “Jehovah your God you should fear, him you should serve, to him you should cling.” —Deuteronomy 10:20. A far better question for the theme of the article would be ‘Whose side is Jehovah on?’ Without answering that...Identifying True Worship, Part 12: Love Among Yourselves
I’ve been looking forward to doing this final video in our series, Identifying True Worship. That’s because this is the only one that really matters. Let me explain what I mean. Through the previous videos, it has been instructive to show how using the very criteria...Let God’s Laws and Principles Train Your Conscience
[From ws 6/18 p. 16 – August 20 – August 26] “I ponder over your reminders.”—Psalm 119:99. This week’s study article is about a serious and potentially life-threatening subject. The subject is that of our conscience and how effective it is in detecting right from...Exploiting NWT Bias with “Gifts ‘in’ Men”
In the August, 2018 Broadcast on JW.org, Governing Body member, Stephen Lett, utilizes a questionable rendering of Ephesians 4:8 to promote the idea that we should obey the elders submissively and without question. Is this a Scriptural view?
“My Kingdom is No Part of This World”
[From ws 6/18 p. 3 – August 6 – August 12] “For this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth.”—John 18:37. This Watchtower article is rare in that there is little mentioned that is clearly scripturally wrong. That being said there...Know Your Enemy
[From ws 5/18 p. 22 – July 23– July 29] “We are not ignorant of [Satan’s] schemes.”—2 Corinthians 2:11, ftn. Introduction (Par.1-4) (Par 3) “Apparently, Jehovah did not want to give Satan undue prominence by devoting large portions of the Hebrew Scriptures to...Imitating Jehovah – A God who gives Encouragement
[From ws4/18 p. 15 — June 18-24] “Praised be the God … who encourages us in all our trials.” 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 ftn “JEHOVAH ENCOURAGED HIS SERVANTS OF OLD” For the first nine paragraphs, this article actually does try to imitate Jehovah by highlighting...Listen to Discipline and Become Wise
[From ws3/18 p. 28 – May 27 – June 3] “My sons, … listen to discipline and become wise.” Proverbs 8:32-33 This week the WT study article continues the theme of discipline from last week. It starts off well. We are gently reminded that “Jehovah has our best interests...Discipline – Evidence of God’s Love
[From ws3/18 p. 23 – May 21 – May 26] “Those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines.” Hebrews 12:6 This entire Watchtower study article and the one that for the following week seem designed to reinforce the authority of elders handling judicial reproofs, disfellowshipping,...Parents, Are You Helping Your Child Progress to Baptism?
[From ws3/18 p. 8 – May 07 – May 13] “Why are you delaying? Rise, get baptized.” Acts 22:16 [Mentions of Jehovah:18, Jesus:4] In earlier reviews, we recently dealt with this troubling aspect of current organization teaching in which children of current witnesses are...2018, April 16 – April 22, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from God’s Word and Digging for Spiritual Gems – “Your sins are forgiven.” (Mark 1-2) Mark 2:23-27 What is the principle that Jesus brought out here? In verse 27 he says “The Sabbath came into existence for the sake of man, and not man for the sake of the...Do you know Jehovah as did Noah, Daniel and Job?
[From ws2/18 p. 8 – April 9 – April 15] “Evil men cannot understand justice, but those who seek Jehovah can understand everything” Proverbs 28:5 [mentions of Jehovah: 30, Jesus: 3] “Do you ‘understand everything’ necessary to please Jehovah? The key is to have...Imitate the Faith and Obedience of Noah, Daniel and Job
[From ws2/18 p. 3 – April 2 – April 8] “Noah, Daniel and Job … would only be able to save themselves because of their righteousness.” Ezekiel 14:14 Once again we have a verse fragment out of the Scriptures in isolation. At least most of the article that...See the Difference in People
[From ws1/18 p. 27 – March 26-April 1] “You will . . . see the distinction between a righteous person and a wicked person.” Malachi 3:18 The very title of this Watchtower study article is worrying once we begin to read its contents. Its thrust seems to cause us to...2018, February 26 – March 4, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from God’s Word and Digging for Spiritual Gems – Carefully avoid Stumbling Yourself and others (Matthew 18-19) Matthew 18:6-7 (stumbling blocks) (nwtsty) The Greek word translated “stumbling block” is skandalon. The study notes say about this word “In a...Parents—Help Your Children Become “Wise for Salvation”
[From ws17/12 p. 18 – February 12-18] “From infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation.” 2 Timothy 3:15 At least the organization is more upfront with their purpose with this article than with many. It is not primarily to...The Truth Brings, “Not Peace But a Sword”
[From ws17/10 p. 12 –December 4-10] “Do not think I came to bring peace to the earth; I came to bring, not peace, but a sword.”—Mt 10:34 The opening (b) question for this study asks: “What prevents us from finding complete peace at this time? (See opening image.) The...
Anthony Morris III: Jehovah Blesses Obedience
In this latest video, Anthony Morris III is not really talking about obedience to Jehovah, but rather, obedience to the Governing Body. He claims that if we obey the Governing Body, Jehovah will bless us. That means that Jehovah approves of the decisions coming down...
Theocratic Warfare or Just Plain Lying?
This week we are treated to two videos from distinct sources that are linked by a common element: Deception. Sincere lovers of truth are bound to find what follows to be deeply disturbing, although there will be some who will justify it as what the Organization calls...2017, November 6 – November 12, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from God’s Word and Digging for Spiritual Gems – ‘Search for Jehovah and Keep Living’ Amos 5:4-6 – We must come to know Jehovah and do his will. (w04 11/15 24 par. 20) As the reference says, “it must not have been easy for anyone living in Israel in those...2017, September 18 – September 24, Our Christian Life and Ministry
[Total Count in References: Jehovah: 40, Jesus: 4, Organization: 1] Treasures from Gods Word – Loyalty to Jehovah brings Rewards Daniel 2:44 Why will God’s Kingdom have to crush the earthly rulerships depicted in the image. (w01 10/15 6 para4) This reference starts by...Set Your Heart on Spiritual Treasures
[From ws6/17 p. 9 – August 7-13] “Where your treasure is, there your hearts will be also.” – Luke 12:34 (Occurrences: Jehovah=16; Jesus=8) Switching Out the Prize There’s a lesson we can take from the life of Jacob that applies to this Watchtower...2017, July 10 – July 16, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from God’s Word – Do you keep your promises? Ezekiel 17:18,19 – Jehovah expected Zedekiah to keep his word (w12 10/15 page 30 para 11, W88 9/15 page 17 para 8) The reference for W88 says in the third sentence: “If Zedekiah invoked God’s name in taking his...Granted to Understand the Sacred Secrets of the Kingdom
Under the category, “Reasoning with Jehovah’s Witnesses”, we are slowly trying to build up a knowledge base that Christians can utilize to—one hopes—reach the heart of our JW friends and family. Sadly, in my own experience, I’ve found a...A Letter to a Fleshly Brother
Roger is one of the regular readers/commentors. He shared a letter with me that he wrote to his fleshly brother to try to help him reason. I felt the arguments were so well made that we could all benefit from reading it, and he kindly agreed to let me share it with...Who Is Leading Jehovah’s People Today?
[From ws2/17 p. 23 April 24-30] “Remember those who are taking the lead among you.”—He 13:7. We know that the Bible does not contradict itself. We know that Jesus Christ would not give us conflicting instructions that would lead to confusion and uncertainty. With that...Winning the Battle for Your Mind
On page 27 of the July, 2017 Study Edition of The Watchtower, there is an article intended ostensibly to help Jehovah’s Witnesses resist the influence of satanic propaganda. From the title, “Winning the Battle for Your Mind”, one would naturally assume that the...They Broke Free From False Religion
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses guilty of shaping reality, of promoting “alternative facts”? A careful review of this week’s Watchtower Study will answer that question.
Keep Contending for Jehovah’s Blessing
How can we strike our blows so as not to hit the air? How can we avoid a disapproved stated before God?
Do You Let the Great Potter Mold You?
We face a serious choice. Human forces are trying to mold us into their image. Some pretend to represent God. How can we know which mold is for us?
Trials and Tribulations
What is the Great Tribulation? Why was the tribulation of 70 CE the worst of all time? What tribulation is Matthew 24:29 pointing to?
Benefiting from the 2016 Regional Convention
The Organization seems to be preparing the congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses for some drastic changes in the direction of our preaching. Will this become a reality? If so, what effect will it have on the “kings of the earth”.
A Barren Tree
A change in policy is introduced in the May, 2016 Watchtower. The implications are far reaching if one knows where to look.
The Problem with Research — Part 1
The Governing Body (GB) of Jehovah’s Witnesses recently laid claim to the title of Faithful and Discreet Slave or FDS based on its interpretation of Matthew 25:45-37. As such, the members of that body claim that truth is revealed exclusively through them in...The Watchtower Makes Its Submission to the Royal Commission
[All unattributed references in this document is following the format (P. n par. n.n) refer to the WT Submissions document under discussion.] The Senior Counsel Assisting the Australia Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recently...Preaching Hate
Image from a Watchtower publication depicting the future for non-believers at Armageddon. The March 15, 2015 article “What ISIS Really Wants” by The Atlantic is a brilliant piece of journalism offering real insight into what drives this religious movement. I highly...Geoffrey Jackson Speaks before the Royal Commission on Child Abuse
On August 14 at 11:00 AM AEST Brother Geoffrey Jackson of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses provided testimony under examination before the Australia Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. At the time of this writing, the...Authors
