Christian by Definition:
Oo. Mga Kristiyano kami dahil . . .
- Sinisikap naming tularan si Jesu-Kristo at sunding mabuti ang kaniyang mga turo.—1 Pedro 2:21.
- Naniniwala kaming si Jesus ang susi sa kaligtasan at na “walang ibang pangalan sa silong ng langit na ibinigay sa mga tao na siya nating dapat ikaligtas.”—Gawa 4:12.
- Kapag naging Saksi ni Jehova ang isang tao, siya ay nabautismuhan sa pangalan ni Jesus.—Mateo 28:18, 19.
- Nananalangin kami sa pangalan ni Jesus.—Juan 15:16.
- Naniniwala kaming si Jesus ang Ulo, ang isa na binigyan ng awtoridad sa lahat ng tao.—1 Corinto 11:3.
Pero marami kaming pagkakaiba sa ibang relihiyon na tinatawag ding Kristiyano. Halimbawa, naniniwala kaming si Jesus ay Anak ng Diyos, hindi bahagi ng isang Trinidad. (Mateo 16:16; Marcos 12:29) Hindi kami naniniwalang imortal ang kaluluwa at walang-hanggang pinahihirapan ng Diyos ang mga tao sa impiyerno, dahil hindi naman ito itinuturo ng Bibliya. Hindi rin kami naniniwalang dapat bigyan ng nakatataas na titulo ang mga nangunguna sa mga relihiyosong gawain.—Eclesiastes 9:5; Ezekiel 18:4; Mateo 23:8-10.
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Question:
"Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?"
Answer: The sect known today as the Jehovah's Witnesses started out in Pennsylvania in 1870 as a Bible class led by Charles Taze Russell. Russell named his group the “Millennial Dawn Bible Study.” Charles T. Russell began writing a series of books he called “The Millennial Dawn,” which stretched to six volumes before his death and contained much of the theology Jehovah’s Witnesses now hold. After Russell's death in 1916, Judge J. F. Rutherford, Russell's friend and successor, wrote the seventh and final volume of the “Millennial Dawn” series, “The Finished Mystery,” in 1917. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society was founded in 1886 and quickly became the vehicle through which the “Millennial Dawn” movement began distributing their views to others. The group was known as the “Russellites” until 1931 when, due to a split in the organization, it was renamed the “Jehovah’s Witnesses.” The group from which it split became known as the “Bible students.”
What do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? Close scrutiny of their doctrinal position on such subjects as the deity of Christ, salvation, the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and the atonement shows beyond a doubt that they do not hold to orthodox Christian positions on these subjects. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe Jesus is Michael the archangel, the highest created being. This contradicts many Scriptures which clearly declare Jesus to be God (John 1:1,14, 8:58, 10:30). Jehovah’s Witnesses believe salvation is obtained by a combination of faith, good works, and obedience. This contradicts countless scriptures which declare salvation to be received by grace through faith (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5). Jehovah’s Witnesses reject the Trinity, believing Jesus to be a created being and the Holy Spirit to essentially be the inanimate power of God. Jehovah’s Witnesses reject the concept of Christ’s substitutionary atonement and instead hold to a ransom theory, that Jesus’ death was a ransom payment for Adam’s sin.
How do the Jehovah’s Witnesses justify these unbiblical doctrines? First, they claim that the church has corrupted the Bible over the centuries; thus, they have re-translated the Bible into what they call the New World Translation. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society altered the text of the Bible to make it fit their false doctrine, rather than basing their doctrine on what the Bible actually teaches. The New World Translation has gone through numerous editions, as the Jehovah’s Witnesses discover more and more Scriptures that contradict their doctrines.
The Watchtower bases its beliefs and doctrines on the original and expanded teachings of Charles Taze Russell, Judge Joseph Franklin Rutherford, and their successors. The governing body of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is the only body in the cult that claims authority to interpret Scripture. In other words, what the governing body says concerning any scriptural passage is viewed as the last word, and independent thinking is strongly discouraged. This is in direct opposition to Paul's admonition to Timothy (and to us as well) to study to be approved by God, so that we need not be ashamed as we correctly handle the Word of God. This admonition, found in 2 Timothy 2:15, is a clear instruction from God to each of His children to be like the Berean Christians, who searched the Scriptures daily to see if the things they were being taught lined up with the Word.
There is probably no religious group that is more faithful than the Jehovah’s Witnesses at getting their message out. Unfortunately, the message is full of distortions, deceptions, and false doctrine. May God open the eyes of the Jehovah’s Witnesses to the truth of the gospel and the true teaching of God’s Word.
While we speak the truth in love, the cults speak love in lies.
Christadelphianism- Denying the essentials yet calling themselves Christians.
International Churches of Christ -(Oahu church of Christ) Believe they are the only true church with only approx. 170,000 in attendance. They believe in baptismal salvation and intense shepherding.
Jehovah's Witnesses- Now nearly 7 million worldwide 11/2 million in the US deny almost everything in historic Christianity, they believe they are the only true church.
L.D.S- Mormonism-12 million plus members worldwide claim to have the restored gospel that the bible left out, teach that we too can become Gods.
Christian Science- The metaphysical teachings of a woman who started a movement -Mary Baker Eddy.
Oneness Pentecostals- Anywhere from 2-4 million members in America (reported as 17 million world wide) who believe in the deity of Christ but deny the Trinity and salvation by grace through faith.
Unification Church (Moonies)- Sun Myung Moon and his servants who will do anything for the new Christ.
Unity church - A blend of various religions, metaphysics, theosophy and Jesus too.
Iglesia ni Christo- They have anywhere from 4-6 million members world wide believe they are the only true church, and their leader now deceased was the 5th angel in the book of Revelation. Their appeal is nationalistic, specifically to Filipino's.
Universal World Church ( Hawaii fellowship) -Started by O.L. Jagger's their teachings are a mixture of the bible with a new age interpretation. Latter Rain manifest Sons of God doctrine, superior knowledge in basic truths and Idolatry.
True Jesus Church- They believe they have the restored gospel from China, believe that baptism saves and that Jesus is the Father Son and Holy Spirit.
Sacred Name Movement- A Hebrew roots movement that promotes restoring the divine name for salvation. What do they claim about themselves, their leaders and the Bible? What do they think of Christians?
Ogamisama- A modern day savior from Japan.
Rastafarianism- Reggae music and the Rastafarian religion.
Rastafarianism- Is Rastafari the Messiah? Looking at the music and a religious movement that continues to influence a generation.
Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research-Dr. Kinley and his new revelations of Gods name and the bible and Himself.
IDMR pt.2- More on this metaphysical cult that promotes the name of Yahweh.
Shepherd's Chapel- Arnold Murray's false teachings.
The Urantia book- Is it a book from God or channeled by spirit beings?
The Book of Urantia and its Hostile attack on the book of Truth
History timeline of World Religions and its founders
Another Jesus- The Jesus of the Cults and religions.