Do JHW think they can get into some paradice or heaven without the blood of Jesus ?
Still waiting for an answer on this and how important is the blood of Jesus to JHW??
Hi evangelist 1 ... for most JWs, Jesus is a background figure. Jesus Christ is only the mediator for those of the "annointed class" in the world of the Watchtower and Jehovah's Witnesses. The "Faithful and Discreet Slave" (the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses) has inserted themselves between Christ and the average JW (called a 'publisher').
There are Witnesses who will refute this, however, it is in their publications. Some JWs are unaware of their own beliefs.
As far as the blood of Christ is concerned, again, this is really a background issue for them as it happened so long ago and is overshadowed by what they are instructed to do by the Watchtower. In order to gain entrance to heaven, a JW MUST be of the annointed class ( according to the Watchtower this is the 144,000 mentioned in Revelations). All others who have died will be resurrected to "Paradise Earth" AFTER Armageddon. Those who are alive when Armageddon arrives have to survive it in order to gain entrance into "Paradise Earth". Armageddon is used as a judgment by the Watchtower. In other words, if you are not of "God's Chosen Organization" you will not survive Armageddon. If you die before Armageddon, you will not be resurrected.
According to the Watchtower, in order to gain eternal life you MUST become a baptized Jehovah's Witness. You MUST study the Bible using Watchtower publications only, attend all meetings and participate, and go out in the door-to-door ministry (also called Field Service). During the baptism, Christ is mentioned, but nothing about his blood specifically.
Really, the only time Christ's blood is front and centre is once a year at their "Memorial" regarding Christ's death. At this meeting, only the annointed are to participate in the emblems (bread and wine).
You can check out Paul's webpage on JW baptism at: http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/baptism.php
Here is the last part of it which is the meat of what goes on now with the JW community:
"In total disregard for these previous comments and Biblical examples, in 1985 the baptism questions changed, with the candidate having to announce their desire to become associated with an Organization.
"At the close of the convention baptism talk, the baptism candidates will be in position to answer with depth of understanding and heartfelt appreciation two simple questions that serve to confirm that they recognize the implications of following Christ's example. The first question is:
On the basis of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, have you repented of your sins and dedicated yourself to Jehovah to do his will?
The second is:
Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in association with God's spirit-directed organization? Having answered yes to these questions, candidates are in a right heart condition to undergo Christian baptism." Watchtower 1985 June 1 p.30
Rather than follow the biblical example of confession in Christ prior to baptism, a Witness must prove they intricately know Watchtower doctrine and law, and then devote themselves to "God's spirit-directed organization" - the Watchtower Society."
The Watchtower and Jehovah's Witnesses call themselves "The Truth". No where in the Bible is this stated. My conclusion is that The Watchtower is slowly re-writing the Bible.
