are Jehovah witnesses Christian?

mama2one said:

don't know where to post so if wrong forum, please move

I've read that they are Christian & also read they are not

anyway, I got a 2 page written letter from a Jehovah Witness inviting me to a Bible study
I'm thinking of writing the person back and including Bible verses (if they are not Christian)

what would you include in such a letter?
thanks in advance for answers

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Can any human say who is or who isnt a Christian?

mama2one said:

are Jehovah witnesses Christian?

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My understanding is that they do not consider themselves Christians. They consider Christians to be followers of a false religion. But, if you have contact w/ JW's, you can them that question.

Their incorrect beliefs include: 1) That Christ is not Yahweh/Jehovah but rather the Archangel Michael. 2) That death is a state of non-existence with no consciousness. 3) That Christ will establish his kingdom on earth, transforming it into a paradise without sickness or death. Most of those who had died before God's intervention will gradually be resurrected during the thousand year "judgment day". This judgment will be based on their actions after resurrection rather than past deeds. Then a final test will take place when Satan is released to mislead perfect mankind. Those who fail will be destroyed, along with Satan and his demons.

i have met a lot of Christians over the years that i have been online, but so far no J.W has declared their love for Jesus for saving them from their sins. Rather those i have met seem to be working hard on their own salvation and don't really care about non J.W people.

i know J.W believe that only 144,000 people go to Heaven. The rest of the saved must stay on earth which will be turned back to paradise when Jesus comes to reign. They call Christianity Christendom and will never call a professing Christian brother or sister in Christ. i understand J.W to be very judgemental and punish those within who don't obey the rules severely. i have seen whole families turn against such black sheep.

Basically J.W behave the same like religious people do in all denominations. They do not know the love of God, even though they may talk about God's love in a technical sense.


So maybe try doing that if you feel strong in your faith and love for Jesus. Go to their meeting and witness the love of God and the power of His Holy Spirit in your life setting you free from your sins. That will really be an eye opener to many of them. For i have known a few J.W in my life, but they where burdened down by sin and guilt and shame and not free from sin in the love of Christ at all.

i have never heard a J.W speak the truth in love. Rather those who have come around were trying to catch me with a net. It was only when i began to witness the love of Christ in our lives that they stopped bother us.

We are black listed now.

mama2one said:

don't know where to post so if wrong forum, please move

I've read that they're Christian & also read they're not
maybe someone understands their beliefs & can answer question?

this week, got a 2 page written letter from a Jehovah Witness inviting me to a Bible study
thinking of writing the person back

what would you include in such a letter?
thanks in advance for answers

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I believe this article gives a clear Biblical explanation of the differences between what Christan's and Jehovah Witness's believe The 11 Beliefs You Should Know about Jehovah's Witnesses When They Knock at the Door

I would say that Jehovah Witnessism is not Christianity.

According to what I have been told, they do not think you are a Christian unless you are a baptized Jehovah's Witness who believes what they believe.

And they do not believe Jesus is God as the Son of God. But they believe Jesus was created, and if I remember correctly they understand the Bible means Jesus is Michael the Archangel, or something like this. If you are going to talk with them, I think you can let them speak for themselves about this.

When I have talked with Jehovah's Witnesses, I do not assume what each one believes, because there can be ones who are realizing they no longer believe what they have been told by the organization. I have been told ones have trusted in Jesus, but they stay in order to reach others. And ones then might get put out.

So, I do not approach someone who is a Jehovah's Witness in a one-size-fits-all way. But Trinitarians generally consider the Jehovah's Witnesses to be a cult, meaning they are well-organized with false doctrine and practices. Plus, they have their own Bible translation called the New World translation.

I do not assume that they are all alike, like they might try to show they are all in unity. Each one is created by God and unique. So, I invite each one to speak for oneself, about what is that person's actual experience about God and His word and finding out how to love the way Jesus wants.

And I share things of God's word which have blessed me and be kind and gentle and humble. Be a good example.

Trust God to guide you. He will use whatever He has you do, whatever He has you say. And know that His word, whatever He has you sow, will produce His result >

"'So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
. It shall not return to Me void,
. But it shall accomplish what I please,
. And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.'"
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Isaiah 55:11)

Jeshu said:

i have met a lot of Christians over the years that i have been online, but so far no J.W has declared their love for Jesus for saving them from their sins. Rather those i have met seem to be working hard on their own salvation and don't really care about non J.W people.

i know J.W believe that only 144,000 people go to Heaven. The rest of the saved must stay on earth which will be turned back to paradise when Jesus comes to reign. They call Christianity Christendom and will never call a professing Christian brother or sister in Christ. i understand J.W to be very judgemental and punish those within who don't obey the rules severely. i have seen whole families turn against such black sheep.

Basically J.W behave the same like religious people do in all denominations. They do not know the love of God, even though they may talk about God's love in a technical sense.


So maybe try doing that if you feel strong in your faith and love for Jesus. Go to their meeting and witness the love of God and the power of His Holy Spirit in your life setting you free from your sins. That will really be an eye opener to many of them. For i have known a few J.W in my life, but they where burdened down by sin and guilt and shame and not free from sin in the love of Christ at all.

i have never heard a J.W speak the truth in love. Rather those who have come around were trying to catch me with a net. It was only when i began to witness the love of Christ in our lives that they stopped bother us.

We are black listed now.

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I had a long talk with one of them who came to my door and promised to come back. Never happened so I guess I was blacklisted too. Never presume each and every one is cookie cutter all the same.

An individual may have saving faith in Jesus. The Catholic Church, which recognizes pretty much the baptism of every kind of Protestant, does not recognize their baptism or the baptism of the Mormons.

chevyontheriver said:

Never presume each and every one is cookie cutter all the same.

An individual may have saving faith in Jesus.

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Sure! i know you are completely right about that. Not that long ago i came across an ex Muslim who came to a saving faith in Jesus reading nothing but the Koran at first, Jesus can do amazing things. i'm sure Jesus calls people within the JW faith as well.

Nevertheless, to be honest, so far i haven't met any professing Jesus lover who was still an J.W. i have met those who left J.W and learned to love Jesus after that.

To be Christian you have to believe in the work of the cross. That Jesus came ( God incarnate, made manifest on earth) died for our sins on the cross,was buried and rose again alive on the third day. He now sits at the right hand of the father. Jesus said in John 3 you must be born again, born of water and then spirit to see the kingdom of God.

They don't believe most any of that. So my reply is no. And neither is anyone professing themselves to be Christian who also don't believe this. Scripture is true and alive. They wrote their own bible to suit their beliefs. They've been called a cult, demonic even. So tread carefully.

mama2one said:

I've read that they're Christian & also read they're not maybe someone understands their beliefs & can answer question?

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You would have to confirm this because I am not certain.
But, I think they might believe in "small heaven"
i.e. only 144,000 seats
(and that's 144,000 over all of human history)
So, (if that's true)
And if you do achieve salvation
...You'll have to bump someone out to do it
(only the creme 'de la creme make it)

... remind the person witnessing to you of that

mama2one said:

don't know where to post so if wrong forum, please move

I've read that they're Christian & also read they're not
maybe someone understands their beliefs & can answer question?

this week, got a 2 page written letter from a Jehovah Witness inviting me to a Bible study
thinking of writing the person back

what would you include in such a letter?
thanks in advance for answers

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Jehova Witness like Mormons profess to be Christian, however, at the base level they lack a Trinitarian belief.

They have many aspects of being a cult, such as efforts to control members, and mixing lies with truth in order to make people doubt their salvation.

It would be my recommendation to you, that you not get involved with them. If you consider yourself a Christian, there are so many good churches, and denominations that would welcome you.

mama2one said:

don't know where to post so if wrong forum, please move

I've read that they're Christian & also read they're not
maybe someone understands their beliefs & can answer question?

this week, got a 2 page written letter from a Jehovah Witness inviting me to a Bible study
thinking of writing the person back

what would you include in such a letter?
thanks in advance for answers

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They are considered a Christian Cult and if you are well studied
and accomplished at humility, you could have an enlightening
bible study with them. They pounce on things like bowing down
before God and the Trinity, and some other odd stuff. But their
version of the Bible is harmless if you are interested in learning
about cult religions. If you are hostile to other beliefs, then stay away.
They are trained to expect hostility and you confirm their beliefs if you
engage them with hostility.

mama2one said:

don't know where to post so if wrong forum, please move

I've read that they're Christian & also read they're not
maybe someone understands their beliefs & can answer question?

this week, got a 2 page written letter from a Jehovah Witness inviting me to a Bible study
thinking of writing the person back

what would you include in such a letter?
thanks in advance for answers

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They are not Christians doctrinally. They lack belief in the Trinity and hold that the Person of Jesus was merely created, which by definition makes a Jesus who can not save us.

If I were writing them back I would thank them for their concern but tell them that I already have a Church and decline respectfully.

MMXX said:

I would say that Jehovah Witnessism is not Christianity.

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Exactly. Reject Jesus and you reject the Father also.

mama2one said:

don't know where to post so if wrong forum, please move

I've read that they're Christian & also read they're not
maybe someone understands their beliefs & can answer question?

this week, got a 2 page written letter from a Jehovah Witness inviting me to a Bible study
thinking of writing the person back

what would you include in such a letter?
thanks in advance for answers

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The implication of identifying Jesus Christ of Nazareth as "like God" is heretical. He is God in the flesh. Isaiah tells us who Jesus Christ of Nazareth is. No mention of being an angel.

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

mama2one said:

what would you include in such a letter?

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Do not write them back.
They are not Christians as defined by the Nicene Creed.
Particularly, they do not believe in the Deity of Christ.

"For many deceivers have gone out into the world
who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh.
This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for,
but that we may receive a full reward.
Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ
does not have God.
He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.
If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine,
do not receive him into your house nor greet him;
for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds." 2 John 1:7-11 NKJV

We can still evangelize them, but we must not accept them on their terms.

I can say no. My mom used to be involved with JWs. They are a cult imo.

My biggest concern is are they a friend or enemy of Christ? Your five year old probably doesn't grasp or assent to the divinity of Christ unless he's been taught to recite the words without understanding, but may still love Jesus and consider him a friend. Similarly, the mentally challenged may not grasp or completely comprehend the divinity of Christ.

I don't approach the subject like a theologian. On a spiritual level what is really going on? In John's day people denying that Messiah walked in the flesh were rejecting the true Messiah. Christ's enemies rejected Him for claiming to be equal with the Father. I also think Christ's enemies will reject Him as being a heretic.

I don't know any JW's but I know a few people who confuse similar matters and they aren't enemies of Christ. I refuse to follow the rule book on this because it isn't right.