Fast Facts on Jehovah's Witnesses

by Ankerberg, John

• ISBN13: 9780736910811
• ISBN10: 0736910816
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

Using an easy question-and-answer format, Fast Facts on Jehovah's Witnesses presents the major Watchtower Society teachings and how they contrast with biblical Christianity. From blood transfusions to salvation through works, John Ankerberg and John Weldon expose the unorthodox doctrines that put Jehovah's Witnesses at risk physically and spiritually. Whether you are looking for specific answers or an overall understanding of Jehovah's Witnesses' beliefs and practices, Fast Facts on Jehovah's Witnesses delivers the information you need in a straightforward, compelling manner. Book jacket.

Author Biography

John Ankerberg, host of the award-winning John Ankerberg Show, has master's degrees in divinity and church history and the philosophy of Christian thought from Trinity International University, and a DMin from Luther Rice Seminary John Weldon has authored or coauthored more than 75 books and has master's degrees in divinity and Christian apologetics, and doctorates in comparative religion and contemporary religious movements

Table of Contents

Section I Introduction
Who Are the Jehovah's Witnesses?	9	(1)
How Influential Are They?	9	(3)
How Did the Jehovah's Witnesses Begin?	12	(3)
How Are the Different ``Eras'' in Watchtower Society History Relevant to Its Truth Claims?	15	(4)
What Are Some Important Characteristics of the Watchtower Society That Help One Understand This Religion?	19	(12)
Section II Theology
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About Christianity?	31	(5)
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About the Bible?	36	(4)
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About God and the Trinity?	40	(3)
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About Jesus Christ?	43	(6)
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About the Holy Spirit?	49	(1)
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About Salvation in General?	50	(4)
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About Salvation by Works?	54	(2)
Does the Bible Teach Salvation by Good Works?	56	(3)
Have the Jehovah's Witnesses Made the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation Irrelevant to Everyone?	59	(2)
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About the Atonement of Christ?	61	(5)
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Teach About Man and the Afterlife?	66	(3)
Does the Watchtower Society Support the Occult?	69	(7)
Section III A Critique of the Watchtower Society and Jehovah's Witnesses
Can the Watchtower Society's New World Translation Be Trusted?	76	(4)
What Do Respected Scholars Say About the New World Translation?	80	(3)
What Are Some Examples of the New World Translation Mistranslation?	83	(23)
What Does the Watchtower Society Teach Concerning the Definition and Interpretation of Biblical Prophecy?	106	(4)
Does the Watchtower Society Clearly Claim Divine Guidance in Its Prophetic Ministry?	110	(3)
What Are Some of the False Prophecies Declared by the Watchtower Society?	113	(13)
Does the Watchtower Society Now Admit to False Prophecy?	126	(3)
Has the Watchtower Society Made Important Changes in Its Divine Revelations?	129	(11)
Can the Watchtower Society Claim Divine Guidance and Authority When It Misuses Quoted Sources?	140	(2)
What Are Some Ethical Concerns with the Watchtower Society?	142	(12)
What Are Some Tips for Talking with Members?	154	(12)
A Personal Word to Jehovah's Witnesses	166	(5)
Watchtower Doctrinal Summary	169	(2)
Appendix: Letter of Dr. Julius R. Mantey to the Watchtower Society	171	(4)
Notes	175