The Spirit Of Truth And The Spirit Of

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The Spirit Of Truth And The Spirit Of

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Witnesses1 John 4:61 John 4:6

6We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

1 John 4:6, KJV

6We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

1 John 4:6, KJV

The GodheadThe Godhead

The Bible teaches that there is one God, existing in three Persons simultaneously.

Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19

The Bible teaches that there is one God, existing in three Persons simultaneously.

Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19Jehovah’s Witnesses believe the

doctrine of the Godhead (Trinity) is a fabrication perpetrated by Satan, and

that there was a time that Jehovah existed alone in universal space.

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe the doctrine of the Godhead (Trinity) is a fabrication perpetrated by Satan, and

that there was a time that Jehovah existed alone in universal space.

Jesus ChristJesus ChristThe Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is God, the second Person of the Godhead, Savior of the world, and that He was raised from

the dead bodily.John 1:1; 1 Corinthians 15:17

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is God, the second Person of the Godhead, Savior of the world, and that He was raised from

the dead bodily.John 1:1; 1 Corinthians 15:17

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe That Jesus was the first Son that Jehovah created, and

therefore one of many lesser gods; Christ was Michael the angel before his

incarnation; after his crucifixion, Christ was raised as a spirit, but not bodily.

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe That Jesus was the first Son that Jehovah created, and

therefore one of many lesser gods; Christ was Michael the angel before his

incarnation; after his crucifixion, Christ was raised as a spirit, but not bodily.

The Holy SpiritThe Holy SpiritThe Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Godhead, equal in deity

with the Father and the Son.Acts 5:3-4; Romans 8:9

The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Godhead, equal in deity

with the Father and the Son.Acts 5:3-4; Romans 8:9

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Holy Spirit is not a person, but rather a force. One of their writers called the Holy Spirit “the spirit of a holy person who has once

been in the flesh.”

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Holy Spirit is not a person, but rather a force. One of their writers called the Holy Spirit “the spirit of a holy person who has once

been in the flesh.”

SinSinThe Bible teaches that sin is the

transgressing of God’s law, and that all have done so.

1 John 3:4; Romans 3:23

The Bible teaches that sin is the transgressing of God’s law, and that all

have done so.1 John 3:4; Romans 3:23

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Adam brought sin upon the human race by his

disobedience, but also that at death, Adam’s “returning to dust” was a return to

non-existence.

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Adam brought sin upon the human race by his

disobedience, but also that at death, Adam’s “returning to dust” was a return to

non-existence.

RedemptionRedemption

The Bible teaches that we are redeemed or bought back from sin by the shedding of

Christ’s perfect blood on the cross.Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18-19

The Bible teaches that we are redeemed or bought back from sin by the shedding of

Christ’s perfect blood on the cross.Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18-19

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe the life Christ laid down at his crucifixion was a human life only, and not to be understood as a

sacrifice for the sin of mankind. As a man, he merely laid down a life equal to the life

Adam forfeited.

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe the life Christ laid down at his crucifixion was a human life only, and not to be understood as a

sacrifice for the sin of mankind. As a man, he merely laid down a life equal to the life

Adam forfeited.

SalvationSalvationThe Bible teaches that all who call upon

Christ in faith will be saved. This salvation is accomplished through His sacrifice plus

nothing.John 1:12; Ephesians 2:8-9

The Bible teaches that all who call upon Christ in faith will be saved. This salvation is accomplished through His sacrifice plus

nothing.John 1:12; Ephesians 2:8-9Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that mankind

does not need to be saved. The 144,000 are guaranteed Heaven; and the other

Jehovah’s Witnesses are promised life on earth forever. “The Watchtower” once stated that it is to “twist” the words of

Jesus in John 3 to suggest that people need to be born again.

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that mankind does not need to be saved. The 144,000 are guaranteed Heaven; and the other

Jehovah’s Witnesses are promised life on earth forever. “The Watchtower” once stated that it is to “twist” the words of

Jesus in John 3 to suggest that people need to be born again.

RetributionRetribution

The Bible teaches that the wages of sin is spiritual death in a literal, burning hell.

Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15

The Bible teaches that the wages of sin is spiritual death in a literal, burning hell.

Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the doctrine of Hell is a myth. They teach that when a person dies, the soul dies also and is unconscious. They deny the teaching of

a literal, conscious suffering.

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the doctrine of Hell is a myth. They teach that when a person dies, the soul dies also and is unconscious. They deny the teaching of

a literal, conscious suffering.

J.W.s On Your Doorstep

J.W.s On Your Doorstep

10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

2 John 10-11, KJV

10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

2 John 10-11, KJV