A Journey of Discovery through Time – Part 6
The Journey Draws to a Close, but Discoveries still Continue This sixth article in our series will continue on our “Journey of Discovery Through Time” started in the previous two articles using the signposts and environment information we have gleaned from the...A Journey of Discovery through Time – Part 5
The Journey Continues – Yet more Discoveries This fifth article in our series will continue on our “Journey of Discovery Through Time” started in the previous article using the signposts and environment information we have gleaned from the summaries of Bible...A Journey of Discovery through Time – Part 4
The Journey Proper Begins The “Journey of Discovery through Time” itself begins with this fourth article. We are able to start our “Journey of Discovery” using the signposts and environment information we have gleaned from the summaries of Bible Chapters from articles...A Journey of Discovery Through Time – Part 3
This third article will conclude establishing the signposts we will need on our “Journey of Discovery through Time”. It covers the time period from the 19th year of Jehoiachin’s exile to the 6th Year of Darius the Persian (Great). There is then a review of the...A Journey of Discovery Through Time – Part 2
Arranging Summaries of Key Bible Chapters in Chronological Order[i] Theme Scripture: Luke 1:1-3 In our introductory article we laid the groundwork rules and mapped out the destination of our “Journey of Discovery Through Time”. Establishing Signposts and Landmarks In...A Journey of Discovery Through Time – An Introduction – (Part 1)
Theme scripture: “But let God be found true, though every man be found a liar”. Romans 3:4 1. What is “A Journey of Discovery Through Time”? “A Journey of Discovery Through Time” is a series of articles examining the events recorded in the Bible during the...How Holy Spirit Helps Us
“A true friend shows love at all times.” – Proverbs 17:17 [From ws 11/19 p.8 Study Article 45: January 6 – January 12, 2020] A brief scan of this study article reveals it contains many assumptions. Therefore, before we begin our review it would be good initially to...
Keep Busy During the Last of “the Last Days”
“Be steadfast, immovable, always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58 [From ws 10/19 p.8 Study Article 40: December 2 – December 8, 2019] Do you know anyone who is 105 years old or older? The reviewer does not and most likely nor...Listen to Jehovah’s Voice
“This is my Son . . . Listen to him.”—Matthew 17:5. [From ws 3/19 p.8 Study Article 11: May 13-19, 2019] There in the title of the study article and the theme scripture we already have the contradictory message given by the Organization. We are told to listen to...“Do not be Anxious, for I am Your God”
“Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you.”—Isaiah 41:10 [From ws 01/19 p.2 Study Article 1: March 4-10] The first misdirection is found in paragraph 3 where we are told the theme of the...How Do You Know You Are Anointed with Holy Spirit?
I get e-mails regularly from fellow Christians who are working their way out of the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses and finding their path back to Christ and through him to our Heavenly Father, Yahweh. I try my best to answer every e-mail I get because we are all...Stephen Lett Speaks with the Voice of a Stranger
This video will focus on the September 2022 monthly broadcast of Jehovah’s Witnesses presented by Stephen Lett of the Governing Body. The goal of their September broadcast is to convince Jehovah’s Witnesses to turn a deaf ear to anyone who questions the teachings or...An Appeal to Deaf and Interpreters to Help Out in Spreading the Good News
[by Vintage, based on an article by Eric Wilson] This is a script for Deaf and Interpreters to use in making YouTube videos. Watchtower twists the truth about God and his Son Jesus. Jesus is the mediator between God and man. The Governing Body steals that position of...Saving Humanity, Part 4: With What Kind of Body Will the Children of God Be Resurrected?
Since I started doing these videos, I’ve been getting all kinds of questions about the Bible. I’ve noticed that some questions get asked over and over, particularly those relating to the resurrection of the dead. Witnesses leaving the Organization want to know about...Jehovah’s Witnesses in Italy (1891-1976)
This is a well-researched manuscript from a correspondent in Italy into the history of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Italy from the early days of the Italian Bible Students Association from 1891 down to the days of the prophetic fiasco that was the 1975 expectation of the Great Tribulation.
Saving Humanity, Part 2: Life and Death, Your View or God’s?
Jehovah God created life. He also created death. Now, if I want to know what life is, what life represents, does it not make sense to go first to the one who created it? The same can be said for death. If I want to know what death is, what it consists of, would not...Saving Humanity, Part 1: 2 Deaths, 2 Lifes, 2 Resurrections
A few weeks ago, I got the results of a CAT scan in which it was revealed that the aortic valve in my heart has created a dangerous aneurysm. Four years ago, and only six weeks after my wife passed away from cancer, I had open-heart surgery—specifically, a Bentall...The Existence of the Logos Disproves the Trinity
In my last video on the Trinity, we examined the role of Holy Spirit and determined that whatever it actually is, it is not a person, and so could not be the third leg in our three-legged Trinity stool. I got a lot of staunch defenders of the Trinity doctrine...Will You Continue to Be Readjusted?
“Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 [Study 47 from ws 11/20 p.18 January 18 – January 24, 2021] Before we begin our review, it would be good to examine the context of the scripture chosen for the theme by the Organization....Christian Baptism, In Whose Name? Part 1
“… baptism, (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the request made to God for a good conscience,) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 3:21) Introduction This may seem like an unusual question, but baptism is a vital part of being a...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...It’s about Time – Chet’s Experience
Recently, I was watching a video where a former Jehovah’s Witness mentioned that his viewpoint of time had changed since leaving the Witness faith. This struck a nerve because I have observed the same in myself. Being raised in “the Truth” from one’s earliest days has...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...The Bible Book of Genesis – Geology, Archaeology and Theology – Part 2
Part 2 The Creation Account (Genesis 1:1 – Genesis 2:4): Days 1 and 2 Learning from a Closer Examination of the Bible Text Background The following is a closer examination of the Bible text of the Creation account of Genesis Chapter 1:1 through to Genesis 2:4 for...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....The Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 – Part 8
Reconciling the Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 with Secular History Finalizing the Solution Summary of Findings to Date In this marathon investigation so far, we have found from the scriptures the following: This solution placed the end of the 69 sevens in 29...The Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 – Part 6
Reconciling the Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 with Secular History Identifying Solutions Introduction So far, we have examined the issues and problems with current solutions in Parts 1 and 2. We have also established a base of facts and hence a framework to...The Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 – Part 5
Reconciling the Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 with Secular History Establishing Foundations for a Solution – continued (3) G. Overview of the Events of the Books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther Note that in the Date column, bold text is a date of an event...The Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 – Part 4
Reconciling the Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 with Secular History Establishing Foundations for a Solution – continued (2) E. Checking the Starting Point For the starting point we need to match the prophecy in Daniel 9:25 with a word or commandment that...The Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 – Part 3
Reconciling the Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 with Secular History Establishing Foundations for a Solution A. Introduction To find any solutions to the problems we identified in parts 1 and 2 of our series, firstly we need to establish some foundations...The Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 – Part 1
Reconciling the Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 with Secular History Issues Identified with Common Understandings Introduction The passage of scripture in Daniel 9:24-27 contains a prophecy about the timing of the coming of the Messiah. That Jesus was the...When is the Right Time to Speak?
“There is … a time to be silent and a time to speak.”—Ecclesiastes 3:1,7 [From ws 03/20 p.18 May 18 – May 24] A time to speak “Why is it so important that we have the courage to speak up when necessary? Consider two contrasting examples: In one case, a man needed to...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...Examining Matthew 24, Part 12: The Faithful and Discreet Slave
Jehovah’s Witnesses contend that the men (currently 8) making up their governing body constitute a fulfillment of what they consider to be the prophecy of the faithful and discreet slave referred to at Matthew 24:45-47. Is this accurate or merely a self-serving interpretation? If the latter, then what or who is the faithful and discreet slave, and what of the other three slaves that Jesus refers to in Luke’s parallel account?
This video will attempt to answer all these questions using Scriptural context and reasoning.
You can be “a Source of Great Comfort”
“These are my fellow workers for the Kingdom of God, and they have become a source of great comfort to me.” – Colossians 4:11 [From ws 1/20 p.8 Study Article 2: March 9 – March 15, 2020] This article was refreshing to review. For the most part it was free of material...Jehovah Provides for Your Liberty
“You must … proclaim liberty in the land to all its inhabitants.” – Leviticus 25:10 [From ws 12/19 p.8 Study Article 50: February 10 – February 16, 2020] This week’s study article is acceptable until we reach paragraph 12 where we are introduced to the concept...Theology Unique to Jehovah’s Witnesses: The Ministry Method, Part 3
Introduction In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, the theological claim of Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) that “house to house” means “door to door” was analysed to get a better understanding of how this is derived from Scripture, and whether this interpretation is...Theology Unique to Jehovah’s Witnesses: The Ministry Method, Part 2
In Part 1, we considered the interpretation of Acts 5:42 and 20:20 and meaning of the term “house to house” and concluded: How JWs come to the interpretation of “house to house” from the Bible and that the statements made by the Organization could not be justified...Jim’s Story
A Elder of over 40 years in Britain relates his story of being found by Christ.
“May We All Be One as Jehovah and Jesus Are One”
[From ws 6/18 p. 8 – August 13 – August 19] “I make request … that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in union with me.”—John 17:20,21. Before beginning our review, I would like to mention the non-study article that follows this study article in the June...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?
Identifying True Worship, Part 11: The Unrighteous Riches
Hello everyone. My name’s Eric Wilson. Welcome to Beroean Pickets. In this series of videos, we have been examining ways to identify true worship using the criteria laid down by the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Since these criteria are used by Witnesses to...Alithia’s Experience
Hello all. After reading Ava’s experience and being encouraged, I thought I would do the same, in the hope that someone reading my experience may at least see some commonality. I am sure there are many out there who have asked themselves the question. “How could I...A New Feature: Personal Experiences
I would like to introduce a new feature to our web forum intended to help many of us as we deal with the strong, conflicting emotions of a traumatic awakening to the truth. It was back in 2010 that I began to awaken to the reality that is the Organization of...“Religion Is a Snare and a Racket!
This article started out as a short piece intended to provide all of you in our online community with some details into our use of donated funds. We have always intended to be transparent about such things, but to be honest, I hate accounting and so I kept pushing...
Identifying True Worship, Part 2: Has Jehovah Always Had an Organization?
Hello, my name is Eric Wilson. In our first video, I put forward the idea of using the criteria that we as Jehovah’s Witnesses use to examine whether other religions are considered to be true or false on ourselves. So, that same criteria, those five points—six...
“Joel Dellinger: Cooperation Builds Unity (Luke 2:41)”
There is a video on JW.org titled “Joel Dellinger: Cooperation Builds Unity (Luke 2:41)” The theme text reads: “Now his parents were accustomed to go from year to year to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover.” (Lu 2:41) I fail to see what that has to do with...Do Not Let Your Love Grow Cold
[From ws5/17 p. 17 – July 17-23] “Because of the increasing of lawlessness, the love of the greater number will grow cold.” – Mt 24:12 As we’ve discussed elsewhere,[i] the so-called sign of the last days that Jehovah’s Witnesses hang their hopes on to sustain the...Overcoming Obstacles in Our Preaching by Introducing the Father and Family
Even after 3 ½ years of preaching, Jesus still hadn’t revealed all the truth to his disciples. Is there a lesson in this for us in our preaching activity? John 16:12-13[1] “I still have many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them now. However, when...
JW Jingoism
In the July, 2017 broadcast on tv.jw.org, the organization appears to be defending itself against attacks made by internet sites. For example, they now feel the need to try to prove there is a scriptural basis for calling themselves “The Organization”. They also...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...Organized in Harmony With God’s Own Book
[From ws12/16 p. 9 January 2-8] The three “theme questions” for this study are: What convinces you that Jehovah is the incomparable Organizer? Why is it reasonable to conclude that Jehovah’s worshippers would be organized? How does the counsel in God’s Word help us...The JW No Blood Doctrine – A Scriptural Analysis
Are blood transfusions really prohibited by God’s Word the Bible? This thorough Scriptural analysis of the “No Blood” directive/doctrine of Jehovah’s Witnesses will give you the means to accurately answer that question.
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...WT Study: Are You Reaching the Stature That Belongs to Christ?
[From ws15/09 for Oct. 26 – Nov 1] “Attain…the measure of stature that belongs to the fullness of the Christ” (Eph 4:13) In this week’s Watchtower review, we will focus a little on style and composition, but mostly on content, particularly the read-between-the-lines...Where Else Can We Go?
I was raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I engaged in the full-time service in three countries, worked closely with two Bethels, and was able to help dozens to the point of baptism. I took great pride in saying that I was “in the truth.” I truly believed I was in...We Are All Brothers – Part 2
In the first part of the series, we saw that to protect ourselves from the folly of organized religion, we must maintain a climate of Christian freedom by guarding ourselves against the leaven of the Pharisees, which is the corrupting influence of human leadership....WT Study: How Real Is Your Relationship with Jehovah
[From ws15/04 p. 15 for June 15-21] “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” – James 4:8 This week’s Watchtower study opens with the words: “Are you a dedicated, baptized Witness of Jehovah? If so, you have a precious possession—a personal relationship...Vindicating Jehovah’s Sovereignty
Does the Bible have a theme? If so, what is it? Ask this of any one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and you’ll get this answer: The entire Bible has but one theme: The Kingdom under Jesus Christ is the means by which the vindication of God’s sovereignty and the sanctification...The Earthly Hope Paradox
When one of Jehovah’s Witnesses goes out knocking on doors, he brings a message of hope: the hope of eternal life on earth. In our theology, there are only 144,000 spots in heaven, and they are all but taken. Therefore, the chance that someone we might preach to will...Do you pass the test?
[this article is contributed by Alex Rover] It is Friday evening and the last day of lectures at campus for this semester. Jane closes her binder and puts it away in her backpack, along with the other course materials. For a brief moment, she reflects on the past half...WT Study: No One Can Serve Two Masters
[Watchtower study for the week of June 16, 2014 – w14 4/15 p. 17] Study theme text: “No one can slave for two masters… You cannot slave for God and for Riches”—Mat. 6:24 Some months ago, when I first read this week’s Watchtower study article, it disturbed me....Where Should the Horse Go?
[A couple of years back, Apollos brought this alternate understanding of John 17:3 to my attention. I was still well indoctrinated back then so I couldn’t quite see his logic and hadn’t given it much thought until a recent email from another reader who...Orphans
I recently had a rather profound spiritual experience—an awakening, if you will. Now I’m not going all ‘fundamentalist revelation from God’ on you. No, what I’m describing is the type of sensation you can get on rare occasions when a critical piece of a puzzle is..."No Blood" – An Alternate Premise
The disclaimer at the start of Apollos’ excellent treatise on our “No Blood” doctrine states that I do not share his views on the subject. In fact, I do, with one exception. When we first began discussing this doctrine between us around the beginning of this year,...Identifying the Faithful Slave – Part 2
[Click here to view Part 1 of this series] Our modern-day Governing Body takes as divine backing for its existence the teaching that the first century congregation was also ruled by a governing body comprised of the Apostles and older men in Jerusalem. Is this true? ...What Light Is Getting Brighter?
This post started out as a comment reply to Apollos’ revealing comment on a previous post, “Drawing the Line”. However, as is often the case in such things, the line of reasoning led to some new and interesting conclusions which, it appears,are better...Those Who Never Die At All
(John 11:26) . . .everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?. . . Jesus spoke these words on the occasion of the resurrection of Lazarus. Since everyone who exercised faith in him at that time did die, his words may...Authors
