In the Bible times of walled cities, watchmen served a vital function as sentries assigned to keep on the lookout for any signs of approaching enemy armies, marauders, or any other dangers. The position of watchman was considered so important due to its responsibility for the lives of others that a negligent watchman could be put to death. Using that very analogy, Jehovah commissioned spiritual watchmen who were [...]
Jehovah’s Witnesses refer to the faith as“the truth.” For example, it is not at all uncommon to hear expressions like: “How long have you been in the truth?” Or – “How did you find the truth?” Or, “Brother So-and-so left the truth.” Actually, Jesus coined the expression “in the truth” when he said in reference to the Devil: “He did not stand fast in the truth.” It ought to be sobering that the Devil was [...]
For many decades the Society has taught Jehovah’s Witnesses that the calling and choosing of the 144,000-member bride of Christ ended in 1935. (Actually, by applying the parable of the wise and foolish virgins to the 1914-1919 period the Watchtower even inadvertently implies that the door to the marriage feast was closed way back then. Ironically, virtually all the present members of the Governing Body of [...]
There are various expressions in the Bible referring to the so-called end times. The New World Translation uses terms like "the last days", "the time of the end", the"conclusion of the system of things", as well as the expression under examination here: "The final part of the days." There are nine occurrences in the prophets of the expression "in the final part of the days." A brief examination of [...]
While the ancient Israelites were not renowned for their engineering skills, Solomon's temple was one of the most magnificent structures of the ancient world. Though perhaps not as imposing from the outside as some ancient structures may have been; the inside of the temple was truly awe-inspiring. The interior of the temple was divided into two main compartments of the Holy and Most Holy. In the [...]
Dear Brothers, The July 1st, 2004, Watchtower magazine expresses the Governing Body's sadness and concern for the many of our brothers and sisters who have become "spiritually weak" and inactive in recent years. The 11th paragraph on page 17 states: It saddens us, however, to notice that some of our fellow believers have grown spiritually weak and, as a result, have slowed down or stopped [...]
(2004) Being a dedicated Jehovah’s Witness since 1977, e-Watchman is devoted to adding prophetic insights into the difficult issues of faith facing the Watchtower Society and all of Jehovah’s Witnesses, especially going forward. As an anointed follower of Christ Jesus, (since 1996) e-Watchman also endeavors to follow the pattern of original biblical watchmen of old, in announcing the coming judgment of Jehovah upon the house of [...]
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society 25 Columbia Heights Brooklyn, New York 11201-2483 Dear Brothers (To all Governing Body members and various Watchtower officers): Over the past few weeks numerous brothers and sisters have presented documentation to Bethel branches around the world exposing the Watchtower's involvement with the United Nations as an NGO. Now, over 6,000 congregations in North America have also been contacted. This letter is [...]
In 2004 variations of this letter were sent to 101 branch offices of the Watchtower and to over 6,000 congregations in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. I also handed a copy to my local elders, informing them I was publicly accusing the Watchtower Society of apostasy. Dear Reader: Due to the passage of time since this article was first published [...]
Idolatry has always been a snare for God's people. Early in Bible history we read about Aaron making a golden calf to represent God before the Israelite idolaters. In spite of Jehovah's clear command, not long after the Jews entered into the Promised Land they began to worship baal images and sacred poles. Even the wisest man of his day, Solomon, foolishly built temples for [...]
