Hey SENIORS! Tell your Tribond what you know about Jehovah Witnesses

Hey SENIORS!

Tell your Tribond what you know about Jehovah Witnesses

SENIORS

Monday start-up

Pray with your Tribond 2-3 minutes have the person who is in the longest dating relationship pray first.

THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYJEHOVAHS WITNESSES

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE FROM MORMONISM?

J-DUBOVERVIEW

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President ofColorado Christian to talk about preparing for college.MEMORYVERSEPRESENTATION

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PSALMS 139:13,14JEHOVAHSWITNESSES

JESUS DEATH

YOUR DEATH

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MormonsJehovahs Witnesses

MormonsJehovahs WitnessesElohim is one of many godsJehovah is the only true God

MormonsJehovahs WitnessesElohim is one of many godsJehovah is the only true GodThe Bible is one of several ScripturesThe Bible is the only Scripture

MormonsJehovahs WitnessesElohim is one of many godsJehovah is the only true GodThe Bible is one of several ScripturesThe Bible is the only ScriptureMan can become a God after this lifeMan can never achieve Godhood

MormonsJehovahs Witnesses

MormonsJehovahs WitnessesJesus was created by GodJesus was created by God

MormonsJehovahs WitnessesJesus was created by GodJesus was created by GodSalvation by worksSalvation by works

Hey SENIORS!

Review with your Tribondtheological differences between the Mormons and the Jehovahs Witnesses

THE JEHOVAHS WITNESSES

JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

Founder- Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916)


Key writings-Bible (New World Translation only)

The New World (Mis)Translation? For years the JWs desired to keep the members of its translating committee a secret so as to remain anonymous and humbleJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The New World (Mis)Translation? When the identities of the 5 primary translators became known to the public in the 1950s, it became evident that they were highly unqualified:JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The New World (Mis)Translation?- 4 of the 5 had no language training (only a HS education)- the 5th member had no theological training (dropped out of college after his sophomore year)JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The New World (Mis)Translation? Thus, the NWT has been universally discredited by every legitimate biblical and linguistic scholarJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)


Key writings-Bible (New World Translation only)You Can Live Forever in Paradise on EarthReasoning from the ScripturesWatchtower magazineAwake! magazine

Who is God? One-person God called Jehovah (Strict Monotheism) No Trinity!JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The name Jehovah The primary Hebrew name for God found in the Old Testament is YHWH (Yahweh) Fearing a violation of the 3rd commandment, orthodox Jews would substitute Adonai (Lord) whenever YHWH appeared in Scripture


The name Jehovah Eventually, Hebrew scribes began to insert the vowels of Adonai (a,o,a) into YHWH, resulting in Yahowah (Jehovah) Ironically, Watchtower literature acknowledges the fact that Jehovah is not a biblical name for God- it is man-made!


Who is Jesus? The Jehovahs Witnesses Jesus is not God Jesus is believed to be the first being Jehovah created Before he lived on earth, he was Michael, the archangelJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

Who is Jesus? On earth he was a man who lived a perfect life After dying on a stake (not a cross), he was resurrected as a spiritJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

Who is Jesus? He is not coming again- he already returned invisibly in 1914 in spirit Very soon, he and the angels will destroy all non-Jehovahs Witnesses


Be baptized as a Jehovahs Witness.Most followers must earn everlasting life on earth by door-to-door work.Salvation in heaven is limited to 144,000 anointed ones.(Watchtower Bible and Tract Society)JEHOVAHS WITNESSESHow can we be saved?

The 144,000 anointed ones live as spirits in heaven. After a soul sleepThe rest of the righteous (the great crowd) live on earth and must obey God perfectly for 1,000 years or be annihilated.

(Watchtower Bible and Tract Society)What happens after death?JEHOVAHS WITNESSES

Beliefs and Practices Meet in Kingdom Halls Once a year, members observe Lords Evening Meal (like communion)JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

Beliefs and PracticesArmageddon is soonMembers are not allowed toobserve holidays or birthdaysvote salute the flagwork in the militaryaccept blood transfusions


Hey SENIORS!

Please use the first few minutes to pray with the people at your table-Pray that each of us would be a positive influence on someone this week

Hey SENIORS!

Group #6 prepare to engage the class with verse memorization

SENIORS

Wednesday start-up

Pray that you might memorize truly.




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JESUS DEATH

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Hey SENIORS!

Review with your Tribondthe basic doctrinal beliefs of the Jehovahs Witnesses

SENIORS

Thursday start-up

In your Tribond pray over the theme in your life. Fall into His story.

Orjust talk to God normally




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John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.NASBIn the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.NWT JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

In the beginning was the WordEn arch n ho logosand the Word was with Godkai ho logos n pros ton theonand the Word was Godkai theos n ho logosJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

A short Greek language lesson might be helpful1. n is the verb was in the imperfect past tense (a continuous action usually occurring in the past)2. ho, which is the definite article the, typically points to the subject JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

A short Greek language lesson might be helpful3. ton is also the definite article the, yet it doesnt point to the subject4. If John wanted to say the Word was divine-like, he could have chosen the adjective theiosJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The Alpha and the Omega passages in RevelationI am the Alpha and the Omega, says Jehovah God, the One who is and who was and who is coming, the Almighty.Revelation 1:8, NWTJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The Alpha and the Omega passages in RevelationDo not be fearful, I am the First and the Last, and the living one; and I became dead, but look! I am living forever and everRevelation 1:17-18, NWTJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The Alpha and the Omega passages in RevelationLook! I am coming quickly, and the reward I give is with me, to render to each one as his work is. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.Revelation 22:12-13, NWTJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The Alpha and the Omega passages in RevelationHe that bears witness of these things says, Yes; I am coming quickly. Amen! Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20, NWTJEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

The Alpha and the Omega passages in RevelationThe Alpha and the Omega: is Jehovah God died but now is living forever is coming quickly is the Lord Jesus!JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

Jesus Death & ResurrectionThe JWs believe Jesus died on a stake ceased to exist for 3 days and then raised to spiritual life only.JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

Sheol & AnnihilationThe JWs believe we cease to exist in between our death and our resurrection. Those who fail to be saved are completely destroyed and cease to exist again in the lake of fire.JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

Reaching JWs for JesusLoving, Friendly, Bridging, BiblicalThe true Word of GodInterpretationsWorks based salvation1914JEHOVAHS WITNESSES(Watchtower Bible & Tract Society)

1. Jehovah God is the only God- there is no TrinityGenesis 1:26Isaiah 48:16Matthew 3:16-17Matthew 28:19-20

2. Jesus is the first thing created by JehovahJohn 1:1-3John 8:58Colossians 2:9Hebrews 1:8-12

3. Jesus died on a stake, not a crossAny of the crucifixion passages (Mt. 27, Mk. 15, Lk. 23, Jn. 19)Acts 2:23Philippians 2:8Colossians 1:20

4. Jesus was resurrected spiritually, not physicallyMatthew 28:9-10John 20:26-29Acts 1:1-91 Corinthians 15:5-8

5. Soul sleep- a persons soul sleeps until resurrectionLuke 16:19-31Romans 6:23Hebrews 9:27Revelation 20:11-15

What are the different worldviews/world religions?How do I demonstratethe existence of God?What is the Trinity?How do I knowJesus is God?How do I know the Bible is the Word of God?How do I respond to someonewho is in a cult?

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