by mrsjones5 22 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
The absolute core doctrine [singular] is that of the 'Faithful and Discreet Slave Class' and thier selection in 1919 by Christ.
Exactly so.
A quote from AlanF from many moons ago that still sticks with me is (paraphrasing) "The core teaching of the religion is that the Governing Body speaks for God."
Any and all other beliefs stem from this one. Once you understand this, all those puzzling bits begin to make sense.
DannyHaszard: the reason the Watchtower came into existence was to declare Jesus second coming in 1914.
I can see that. Since the effect of this doctrine is enforced strict adherence to every order from the collective Governing Body "cult leader" figurehead, the impact is still that all doctrine is core doctrine.
Oh, and, BTW Danny, I know you just forgot but the Watchtower came into existence to declare Jesus second coming as having already happened in 1874. Later they tried to make everyone believe they came into existence to declare 1914, but that is not how it really went down.
Respectfully,
AuldSoul
core beliefs== a being that knew nothing and had no one to learn from spawned another just like him though significantly inferior, then between them figured out how to make others and an entire universe which quickly spun out of control.... who is really surpized?
and since then he has attempted to bring everything back together again making some very grandious promises and then renigging on all of them and blaming those he promised because of their weakness, which presumably he was smart enough to know in advance...so he tricked them and duped them and still demands blind obediance and trust and cant figure out why so many reject him
The core beleif is that the Governing Body speaks for God.
You are so right. I remember sometimes, if someone asked a question out in field service, I'd think, "What is our position on that now? I will have to consult the latest (and only the latest) directive on that to know what I believe."
Oh, and, BTW Danny, I know you just forgot but the Watchtower came into existence to declare Jesus second coming as having already happened in 1874. Later they tried to make everyone believe they came into existence to declare 1914, but that is not how it really went down.Respectfully,
Thanks & correct but all JW's know about 1914 not the 1874 date so i appeal to them i have posted everywhere and nobody can refute it unless they outright lie and deny it
*** jt [Jehovah's Witnesses brochure, 2000] p. 13 What Do They Believe? ***
WHAT
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES BELIEVEBelief
Scriptural Reason~Bible is God’s Word and is truth 2 Pet. 1:20, 21; John 17:17; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17;
~Bible is more reliable than tradition Matt. 15:3; Col. 2:8
~God’s name is Jehovah Ps. 83:18; Isa. 26:4; 42:8, AS; Ex. 6:3
~Christ is God’s Son and is inferior to Him M att. 3:17; John 8:42; 14:28; 20:17; 1 Cor. 11:3; 15:28
~Christ was first of God’s creations Col. 1:15; Rev. 3:14~Christ died on a stake, not a cross Gal. 3:13; Acts 5:30
~Christ’s human life was paid as a Matt. 20:28; 1 Tim. 2:5, 6; 1 Pet. 2:24
paid as a ransom for obedient humans
~Christ’s one sacrifice was sufficient Rom. 6:10; Heb. 9:25-28
~Christ was raised from the dead as an 1 Pet. 3:18; Rom. 6:9; Rev. 1:17, 18
immortal spirit person
~Christ’s presence is in spirit John 14:19; Matt. 24:3; 2 Cor. 5:16; Ps. 110:1, 2
~We are now in the ‘time of the end' Matt. 24:3-14; 2 Tim. 3:1-5;Luke 17:26-30
~Kingdom under Christ will rule earth Isa. 9:6, 7; 11:1-5;Dan. 7:13, 14; Matt. 6:10
rule earth in righteousness and peace
~Kingdom will bring ideal living conditions Ps. 72:1-4;Rev. 7:9, 10, 13-17; 21:3, 4
living conditions to earth
~Earth will never be destroyed or depopulated Eccl. 1:4; Isa. 45:18; Ps. 78:69
~God will eliminate present system of things Rev. 16:14, 16; Zeph. 3:8;Dan. 2:44; Isa. 34:2; 55:10, 11
system of things in the battle at Har–Magedon
~Wicked will be eternally destroyed Matt. 25:41-46; 2 Thess. 1:6-9
~People God approves will receive John 3:16; 10:27, 28; 17:3;Mark 10:29, 30
everlasting life
~There is only one road to life Matt. 7:13, 14; Eph. 4:4, 5
~Human death is due to Adam's sin Rom. 5:12; 6:23
~The human soul ceases to exist at death Ezek. 18:4; Eccl. 9:10;Ps. 6:5; 146:4; John 11:11-14
~Hell is mankind’s common grave Job 14:13, Dy;Rev. 20:13, 14, AV (margin)
~Hope for dead is resurrection 1 Cor. 15:20-22;John 5:28, 29; 11:25, 26
~Adamic death will cease 1 Cor. 15:26, 54; Rev. 21:4;Isa. 25:8
~Only a little flock of 144,000 go to heaven Luke 12:32; Rev. 14:1, 3;1 Cor. 15:40-53; Rev. 5:9, 10
and rule with Christ
~The 144,000 are born again as spiritual sons of 1 Pet. 1:23; John 3:3;Rev. 7:3, 4
God
~New covenant is made with spiritual Israel Jer. 31:31; Heb. 8:10-13
~Christ’s congregation is built upon himself Eph. 2:20; Isa. 28:16;Matt. 21:42
~Prayers are to be directed only to Jehovah John 14:6, 13, 14; 1 Tim. 2:5
through Christ
~Images should not be used in worship Ex. 20:4, 5; Lev. 26:1;1 Cor. 10:14; Ps. 115:4-8
~Spiritism must be shunned Deut. 18:10-12; Gal. 5:19-21;Lev. 19:31
~Satan is invisible ruler of world 1 John 5:19; 2 Cor. 4:4;John 12:31
~A Christian ought to have no part in interfaith 2 Cor. 6:14-17; 11:13-15; Gal. 5:9; Deut. 7:1-5;
movements
~A Christian should keep separate from world Jer. 4:4; 1 John 2:15; John 15:19; 17:16
~Obey human laws that do not conflict with Matt. 22:20, 21;1 Pet. 2:12; 4:15
God’s laws
~Taking blood into body through mouth or veins Gen. 9:3, 4; Lev. 17:14;Acts 15:28, 29
violates God’s laws
~Bible’s laws on morals must be obeyed 1 Cor. 6:9, 10; Heb. 13:4;1 Tim. 3:2; Prov. 5:1-23
~Sabbath observance was given only to Israel Deut. 5:15; Ex. 31:13; Rom. 10:4;Gal. 4:9, 10; Col. 2:16, 17
and ended with Mosaic Law
~A clergy class and special titles are improper Matt. 23:8-12; 20:25-27;Job 32:21, 22
~Man did not evolve but was created Isa. 45:12; Gen. 1:27; Matt. 19:4
~Christ set example that must be followed in 1 Pet. 2:21; Heb. 10:7;John 4:34; 6:38
serving God
~Baptism by complete immersion Mark 1:9, 10; John 3:23;Acts 19:4, 5
symbolizes dedication
~Christians gladly give public Rom. 10:10; Heb. 13:15;Isa. 43:10-12
testimony to Scriptural truth
If you are not a jw, God is going to destroy you in 1914 1925 1975 SOON
Jesus is not God.
He was Michael the Archangel.
He became Jesus.
He went back to heaven.
Don't ask us where Michael the Archangel is today because questions that require INDEPENDENT THINKING are from Satan.
Holidays are pagan and if you observe them God is going to destroy you.
The Cross is pagan and if you wear one God is going to destroy you.
Child molestation requires two witnesses to be proved.
Matthew 24:45 The faithful and discreet slave providing food at the proper time.
Truly that is the main doctrine of JW's, without it there would be no organization
What exactly are the "Core Beliefs" of the WTBS? I was raised in it and don't even know what "they" are. Is it me or has these core beliefs been extremely fluid? I find Christianity outside of the bOrg to be so much easier to understand. What do you think? Josie
Hi Josie!
I believe these are the 'Core Beliefs' of the Witnesses. On a personal level I still hold to these because I think they are correct. I stopped attending a KH over four years ago because of the abuse of authority at ALL levels and because of the endless flow of "man made" rules the GB invents.
***What exactly are the "Core Beliefs" of the WTBS?***
1. Sell WTS literature (full-time, preferably).
2. Attend all the meetings.
3. Obey all the rules (yes, all 10,000 of them).
4. Convert as many unsuspecting victims as you can.
5. Never question or doubt the WTS.
6. Keep selling WTS literature.
