Bible Musings: Are we missing the point?
In response to the last video—Part 5—in the Matthew 24 series, one of the regular viewers sent me an email asking about how two seemingly related passages can be understood. Some would call these problematic passages. Bible scholars referred to them by the Latin...James Penton examines the hypocrisy and autocracy of the Rutherford Presidency
Jehovah’s Witnesses are told that J. F. Rutherford was a tough man, but Jesus selected him because that was the type of person needed to push the organization forward during the harsh years that followed the death of C. T. Russell. We are told that his initial...James Penton speaks about the origins of the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Witnesses are taught that Charles Taze Russell originated all the teachings that make Jehovah’s Witnesses stand out from the other religions in Christendom. This turns out to be untrue. In fact, it will surprise most Witnesses to learn that their millenarian...
Examining Matthew 24, Part 5: The Answer!
This is now the fifth video in our series on Matthew 24. Do you recognize this musical refrain? You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes, well, you might find You get what you need… Rolling Stones, right? It’s very true. The disciples wanted...Is the Governing Body Knowingly Deceiving Us over 607 B.C.E.? (Part 1)
When the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses gets something wrong and has to make a correction which is usually introduced to the community as “new light” or “refinements in our understanding”, the excuse frequently echoed to justify...
Who are the 24 Elders of Revelation 4:4?
This article was submitted by Stephanos The identity of the 24 elders in the book of Revelation has been a subject of discussion for a long time. Several theories have been raised. Since nowhere in the Bible is a clear definition of this group of persons given, it’s...
Does a Woman Praying in the Congregation Violate Headship?
[This is a continuation of the topic on the Role of Women in the Congregation.] This article began as a comment in response to Eleasar’s thought-provoking, well-researched comment on the meaning of kephalē in 1 Corinthians 11:3. “But I want you to understand...
Understanding the Role of Women in God’s Family
Author’s Note: In writing this article, I am seeking input from our community. It is my hope that others will share their thoughts and research on this important topic, and that in particular, the women on this site will feel free to share their viewpoint with...
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Blood, Part 5
In the first three articles of this series we consider the historical, secular and scientific aspects behind the No Blood doctrine of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In the fourth article, we analyzed the first bible text which Jehovah’s Witnesses are using to...
Examining Matthew 24, Part 4: “The End”
Hi, my name’s Eric Wilson. There is another Eric Wilson on the Internet doing Bible-based videos but he is not connected to me in any way. So, if you do a search on my name but come up with the other guy, try instead my alias, Meleti Vivlon. I used that alias for...Ina shares additional thoughts on the Organization
Ina discusses coping with her new life after Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Examining Matthew 24; Part 3: Preaching in All the Inhabited Earth
Was Matthew 24:14 given to us as a means to measure how close we are to the return of Jesus? Does it speak of a worldwide preaching work to warn all humanity of their looming doom and eternal destruction? Witnesses believe they alone have this commission and that their preaching work is life saving? Is that the case, or are they actually working against God’s purpose. This video will endeavour to answer those questions.
Examining Matthew 24, Part 2: The Warning
In our last video we examined the question asked of Jesus by four of his apostles as recorded at Matthew 24:3, Mark 13:2, and Luke 21:7. We learned that they wanted to know when the things he had prophesied – specifically the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple –...
Examining Matthew 24, Part 1: The Question
As promised in my previous video, we will now discuss what is at times called “Jesus’ prophesy of the last days” which is recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. Because this prophecy is so central to the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as it is with all...The Australian Royal High Commission on Child Abuse – What you need to know
As you can see this summary was produced in August 2016. With the ongoing series of articles in the Study Watchtowers for March and May 2019, this is still very much relevant as a reference. Readers are free to download or print copies for their own reference and use...
Doubting the Bible: Does the Age of the Pyramids Disprove the Flood?
According to archeological evidence and Bible chronology, some of the pyramids existed before the Flood of Noah, yet they show no evidence of water damages. Does this prove there could not have been a biblical flood?
Update on the Judicial Hearing and Where We Are Going from Here
This will be a short video. I wanted to get it out quickly because I am moving to a new apartment, and that’s going to slow me down for a few weeks with regard to the output of more videos. A good friend and fellow Christian has generously opened his home to me and...
The Nature of God’s Son: Who Cast Down Satan and When?
Hello, Eric Wilson here. I’ve been surprised by the reaction my last video provoked from the Jehovah’s Witnesses community defending the JW doctrine that Jesus is Michael the Archangel. Initially, I didn’t think this doctrine was that critical to the theology of...The Nature of God’s Son: Is Jesus the Archangel Michael?
In a recent video I produced, one of the commenters took exception to my statement that Jesus isn’t Michael the Archangel. The belief that Michael is the pre-human Jesus is held by Jehovah’s Witnesses and Seventh Day Adventists, among others. Have witnesses uncovered...
The Spanish Field and Donations
The Spanish Field Jesus said: “Look! I say to you: Lift up your eyes and view the fields, that they are white for harvesting.” (John 4:35) Some time back we started a Spanish “Beroean Pickets” web site, but I was disappointed that we got very...
Does God Exist?
After leaving the religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses, many lose their faith in the existence of God. It seems that these ones had faith not in Jehovah but in the organization, and with that gone, so was their faith. These often turn to evolution which is built on the premise that all things evolved by random chance. Is there proof of this, or can it be disproved scientifically? Likewise, can the existence of God be proven by science, or is it just a matter of blind faith? This video will attempt to answer these questions.
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...June 2015 TV Broadcast on tv.jw.org
[this article is contributed by Alex Rover] The theme of the JW.ORG June 2015 TV Broadcast is God’s name, and the program is presented by Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson. [i] He opens the program saying that God’s name is represented in Hebrew by 4 letters,...WT Study: Loyally Supporting Christ’s Brothers
[From ws15/03 p. 25 for May 25-31] “To the extent that you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” – Mt 25:40 The parable of the Sheep and the Goats is the theme of this week’s Watchtower Study. The second paragraph states: “Jehovah’s...God's Channel of Communication
Does God have an exclusive channel of communication? Who is the faithful and discrete slave today?
Love Kindness
He has told you, O earthling man, what is good. And what is Jehovah asking back from you but to exercise justice and to love kindness and to be modest in walking with your God? – Micah 6:8 Disassociation, Disfellowshipping, and the Love of Kindness What does the...To Obey or Not to Obey—That Is the Question.
“Be obedient to those who are taking the lead among you and be submissive…” (Hebrews 13:17) In English, when we use the words “obey” and “obedience”, what thoughts come to mind? English words are often broadly nuanced with diverse subtleties of meaning. Is...Jehovah's Witnesses vs. Nazi Germany – 75th Anniversary
Let’s give credit where credit is due. We were among the first, if not the very first, to know and denounce Hitler and the Nazis for what they were. We did this fearlessly and unflinchingly. While the current Pope was training as one of the Hitler youth, we...Was 1914 the Start of Christ’s Presence?
If we have such a thing as a sacred cow in Jehovah’s organization, it has to be the belief that Christ’s invisible presence began in 1914. This belief was so important that for decades our banner publication was titled, The Watchtower and Herald of Christ’s...Authors
