Jehovahs witnesses and the secular world from the 1870s to the. An open letter to a jehovahs witness new edition ebook. Their claims, doctrinal changes, and prophetic speculation. Sep 27, 2014 i love this, such good reminders during difficult times. Jehovah project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Ones being in the image of god and according to his likeness would never mean that one was the equal of jehovah god. This is the eleventh of the compound names for jehovah. The original scripture index has been replaced with one using the page numbers of this revision, rather than using the section and question numbers. The public is not given full disclosure when invited to study with jehovah s witnesses. This book, witnesses of jehovah, was written to expose the. Walter martin gives a concise analysis of the history, origins and logic of the belief system of the watchtower bible and tract society the jehovahs witnesses and contrasts it to the christian doctrines as revealed in the scriptures. Penton considers changes in doctrine, practice, and governance on issues such as medical. Organized to do jehovahs will book watchtower online library. The songbooks are organized into the year that the works were published, and in descending order.
Just click on this link, jesus and the trinity or click on the book cover to the left. A pdf download of the book is available on this link please. In the first part the various steps by which a person becomes a member of the movement are outlined, with an assessment of its appeal and an explanation of its methods. Organized to do jehovahs will by watch tower bible and tract.
Simply click on a link to viewdownload a publication. The name elohim is a hebrew word and is not found in our. In the hebrew text, these two divine names areelohim andjehovah respectively. Jw files research on jehovahs witnesses watchtower. It compares christian beliefs and watchtower teachings on 10 of the most important questions regarding jehovah s witnesses, including information on how the jehovah s witnesses began. Jehovahs witnesses have tackled that job and within three years have translated their entire new songbook, sing to jehovah, into 116 languages. The jehovahs witnesses society is best known to outsiders for its refusal of blood products, even when such a refusal may result in death. The original scripture index has been replaced with one using the page numbers of this revision. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Watchtower books publications of jehovahs witnesses. Yhwh, the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible and one of the seven names of god in judaism. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. This is the more remarkable, since, in this short book of only 167 verses, the median king is mentioned 192 times, his kingdom is referred to 26 times, and his name 1 ahasuerus is given 29 times.
Since the introduction of the blood ban in 1945, jehovah. Names of god in the old testament introduction our goal in this study of the names of god is to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of the god of the holy scriptures. The download window shows all available digital formats of sing out joyfully to jehovah. Russell claimed it was the first book to combine biblical end time prophecies with the. How to use sing out joyfully to jehovah digital formats. Elohim the first of these names that we want to consider is elohim. Yhwh, the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible. I love this, such good reminders during difficult times. Analysis of the history and doctrine of jehovahs witnesses by a christian evangelist.
The pronunciation jehovah is believed to have arisen through the introduction of vowels of the qerethe marginal notation used by the masoretes. The paperback of the teachings of jehovahs witnesses by john h. The doctrines examined are jehovah god, jesus christ, the holy spirit, salvation, the bible, hell, death, eternal punishment, and the return of christ. I later wrote a shorter treatment titled most the 10 important things you can say to a jehovahs witness. What should you know about the jehovahs witnesses who come to your door. Unless otherwise indicated, all files are in pdf format. Click the button below the songbook title that shows the format you want to download.
Although some books look like duplicates, they are not. Sing praises to jehovah by, 1984, watch tower bibel and tract society of new york etc. It has been observed by many that no divine name or title is found in the book of esther. Here you will find links to songbooks published by jehovahs witnesses. This book is written by a former elder in the jehovahs witneess movement, so his personal experience adds a perspective you wont see in many other books on. Dallas theological seminary, senior professor emeritus of bible exposition at dallas theological seminary, has taught at the seminary for more than 23 years. Jehovahs witnesses, also known as the watch tower bible and tract society with headquarters in brooklyn, new york, was officially founded in 1884 as the zions watch tower and tract society originally the zions watch tower in 1879, officially adopting the name of jehovahs witnesses in 1931, by charles taze russell 18521916. The second part of the book attempts to give an allround picture of what it means to.
This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. The book, draw close to jehovah is a more recent book published by jehovah s witnesses about jehovah s qualities and ways as revealed in the bible. Their beliefs are based on the bible and not on mere human speculations or religious creeds. Russell carl olof jonsson charles taze russell christ jesus christendom christian chronology church claim commentary press concludes daniel discreet slave divine doctrine earth earthquakes. Jehovahs witnesses songbookthe music of many languages. Jehovahs witnesses in the twen tieth century, watch tower bible and tract soci ety of pennsylvania, c. Oct 07, 2012 book of jehovah chapters this vid explain jehovah s creation, the seen, and unseen worlds, the corporeal, atmospherean, and etherean worlds how solar systems including planets and moons are. This book, witnesses of jehovah, was written to expose the watch tower as a false religion, and not as a persecution or vendetta. Jehovah like im people wey e choose with im spirit, and dem like to do the things wey e like. Permission given for internet distribution by the author dated july 18, 2009 provided textual integrity maintained.
The paperback of the teachings of jehovah s witnesses by john h. I still have an old copy but its in another state, and the only pdf s that ive been able to find are text only. With this page i will reach people who for years have been afraid of doomsday. Franklin march 1996 the scriptures reveal that from the beginning, the creator was known to mankind as both god and lord. The book is currently out of print but you may read the pdf file for free. The publications of jehovah s witnesses are organized into the year that the works were published, and in descending order. The authors have authorized free distribution of this book in pdf format on two conditions.
Christian members please remember to read the statement of purpose threads for each forum within christian congregations before posting in the forum. In this way, a relationship with the jehovahs witnesses organization, rather than a personal relationship with jesus christ, is presented as the basis of salvation. Jehovahs witnesses why are you called publishers jw. The more recent publications are used by jehovahs witnesses for their ministry and for their own personal study to understand jehovahs witnesses doctrine. It is during these book studies that the jehovahs witness is constantly exposed to counter christian teachings. The forums in the christian congregations category are now open only to christian members. In places where the consonants of the text to be read the qere differed from the consonants of the written text the kethib, they wrote the qere in the margin to indicate that the kethib was read using the vowels of the qere. To believe and teach such a doc trine, many bible passages hav e to be ignored that teach. Available to read online or download as mp3, aac, pdf and epub files in over 300 languages. This book examines the historic tensions between jehovahs witnesses and. They are frequently used in combination in the books of the old testament and are accordingly.
The jehovah s witnesses society is best known to outsiders for its refusal of blood products, even when such a refusal may result in death. It includes multiple bible translations, as well as books and brochures for bible study. For example, click pdf to see the pdf files available for download. Jehovahs witnesses australian government response to the. An open letter to a jehovahs witness new edition ebook 9780802485120 by roy b.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Jehovahs witnesses do not have a salaried clergy nor any employees. Five books you should read about jehovahs witnesses ex. The shocking truth about jehovahs witnesses click to open the pdf. Organized to do jehovahs will book see also watch tower publications contents. The first vowel a of adonay appears in the word jehovah as an e because of certain hebrew rules about guttural and nonguttural letters and the vowels that they may take. This book examines and refutes the watch towers false teaching about the trinity. We feel that the public should have full disclosure as to what jehovah s witnesses are taught and are in turn teaching the public. The book life 1929 noted that the return of jews to palestine signaled that the. They are not happy with the fact that countless jehovahs witnesses have become biblical christians as a result of the book. The names to be studied will come from the old testament scriptures.
To translate one song into another language is very challenging. Organized to do jehovahs will royal commission into institutional. It is the result of an unholy wedding between the consonants of. This book gives you the most important key to understanding the bible, which is the key of gnosis, the very key that jesus spoke of in luke. Then, two left and went toward sodom, and abraham continued to call the remaining one jehovah. According to the jehovahs witnesses, jesus is not god but was created by jehovah god. Jehovah 85 gaining jehovahs friendship 106 give us more faith 81 god is love 3 gods gift of holy spirit 71 gods loyal love 18 gods own booka treasure 114 gods promise of paradise 19 gods wondrous works 110 grateful for gods word 1 gratitude for divine patience 35 great god, jehovah112 guard your heart 52. The sing out joyfully to jehovah songbook will be used starting the week of january 7, 2017. Still, it is an encouraging and informative book to read, especially if one would like to know about the grand god and sovereign of the universe, jehovah god. It compares christian beliefs and watchtower teachings on 10 of the most important questions regarding jehovahs witnesses, including information on how the. Yhwh, the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible and one of the seven names of god in judaism the consensus among scholars is that the historical vocalization of the tetragrammaton at the time of the redaction of the torah 6th century bce is.
I still have an old copy but its in another state, and the only pdfs that ive been able to find are text only. A blog for jehovahs witnesses and those who love them. This book is no longer in print by jehovahs witnesses. Face the facts and learn the only one way of escape pdf. Translating an entire songbook of 5 songs is a much more daunting task. Jehovah s witnesses, also known as the watch tower bible and tract society with headquarters in brooklyn, new york, was officially founded in 1884 as the zions watch tower and tract society originally the zions watch tower in 1879, officially adopting the name of jehovah s witnesses in 1931, by charles taze russell 18521916. Also be aware that the gnostic material herein is written for beginners. Telling others the truth about jehovahs witnesses or trying to open the eyes of jws still in the religion can be difficult.
The publications of jehovahs witnesses are organized into the year that the works were published, and in descending order. Jehovahs witnesses originated as a branch of the bible student movement, which developed. Jehovahshammah the eighteenth and last name we want to consider is jehovah shammah. The jehovahs witnesses have several book studies each week. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The best sing to jehovah app with audio search jehovah lyrics by number search jehovah lyrics. The first book i wrote on the subject was reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses, weighing in at a whop ping 464 pages. Jehovahs witnesses criticized in new book home facebook. For sure, changes to the mp3 files will be made so new download links will be provided. A person must first come to jehovahs organization for salvation18 and then comply with everything they teach. It can be obtained by contacting jehovahs witnesses in your local area or at the official website.
These flyers can hopefully help as they are concise, to the point, and use actual quotes from watchtower literature and other legitimate sources. Sing to jehovah is the book used to sing jehovah songs. Organized to do jehovahs will book watchtower online. Analysis of the history and doctrine of jehovah s witnesses by a christian evangelist. Jehovahs witness bible covers our jehovahs witness bible reasoning binding in english and spanish lets you find answers to bible questions at your fingertips. View or download the secret pioneer book fully accomplish your ministry and other pioneer publications for jehovah s witnesses.
Ive read many books by ex jws and this one was my favorite. Reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses. In sodom, lot referred to the other two as jehovah. Simply click on a link to view or download a publication. Sing praises to jehovah jehovah s witness hardcover 1984. Jul 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. An additional 55 languages have a 55song version of the songbook.
This vocalization has been transliterated as yehowah, 1 while yhwh itself has been transliterated as yahweh. Second annual report by jehovahs witnesses in response to the royal. Organized to do jehovahs will by watch tower bible and. Jw library is an official app produced by jehovahs witnesses. On monday, october 3, 2016, this new songbook will become available for download on our official website. Walter martin gives a concise analysis of the history, origins and logic of the belief system of the watchtower bible and tract society the jehovah s witnesses and contrasts it to the christian doctrines as revealed in the scriptures. Jehovahs witnesses have received criticism from mainstream christianity, members of the. Im just wondering if anyone knows where i could find a pdf of the revelation book with the pictures included. A look at the jehovahs witnesses organization, its history, present status, and doctrines. In this second edition, an afterword by the author brings us up to date on events since this book was first published in 1985. Free bible study resources published by jehovah s witnesses. Wars of jehovah, book of the watchtower online library. Jehovah unmasked is not a dry tome addressed to scholars.
The book, draw close to jehovah is a more recent book published by jehovahs witnesses about jehovahs qualities and ways as revealed in the bible. Life and death at the world headquarters of the jehovahs. You may prefer to have our premier style bible and song book bound together for convenience at the meeting. It can be obtained by contacting jehovah s witnesses in your local area or at the official website.