Christianity vs. Jehovah's Witnesses

Galatians 1:6-9

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently, some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! 9 As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse!

History of Jehovah’s Witnesses

The religion was started by a man named Charles Taze Russell, who did not like the Biblical subjects of Hell, Eternal Judgement, and the Trinity.

1870: Charles Taze Russell started a Bible study group that questioned mainstream Christian beliefs and focused on biblical prophecy.

1879: Russell began publishing Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence to share his teachings and interpretations.

1881: The Zion’s Watch Tower Tract Society was formed to distribute religious literature.

1884: The society was officially incorporated, and Russell became its first president.

1914: Russell predicted significant biblical prophecies would be fulfilled, marking a momentous year in their eschatology.

1916: Charles Taze Russell passed away, and Joseph Franklin Rutherford succeeded him as president.

1931: The group adopted the name “Jehovah’s Witnesses” to distinguish themselves from other Christian denominations.

1942: Nathan H. Knorr became president, emphasizing international growth and formal training for members.

1950: The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures was introduced, providing their own version of the Bible.

1960s onward: Jehovah’s Witnesses expanded globally, focusing on door-to-door evangelism and adherence to unique doctrines.

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Statements & beliefs

Apologetics Resources for Christians

  • Mitchell Ward shares YouTube videos informing believers and unbelievers about what the Bible says about hot cultural topics.

  • Always Be Ready (ABR) by Charlie Campbell is a Christian apologetics ministry dedicated to equipping Christians to answer atheists, skeptics, and people in false religions and cults.

  • Cross Examined is a non-profit ministry started in 2006 by Frank Turek and other Christian apologists. It addresses how Christians can address complex topics, especially as a young person, in grace and love. Visit their YouTube channel.