Bible Test: Jehovah's Witnesses Flashcards
144,00 live in spiritual heaven with Jesus, other JW’s live in paradise-like earth
Anointed Class
Total battle, all non-Jehovah’s Witnesses destroyed; Jesus vs. Satan
Armageddon
JW must make return calls if a person shows even a little interest, persistent visitation
Back Calls
Official HQ of Watchtower Bible and Tract Society; 25 Columbia Heights Brooklyn, NY
Bethel
Bloodguilt is acquired by…(3 things)
1) bloodshed, support of blood guilty organization like Babylon the Great
2) Eating/Drinking Blood
3) Failing to preach the good news of the kingdom
Protestant/Catholic groups thought to be established in 4th century by Constantine
Christendom
20+ JW congregations
Circuit
Member of JW deemed unfaithful
Disfellowship
Exocommunication; a person is expelled for sinful reasons
Expelling
607 BC-1914 AD; Jews in disfavor with Jehovah
Gentile Times
Person interested in Bible study, prospective JW members, “goats”
Goodwill Persons
JW leaders who determine and establish all doctrines and practices of the group
Governingbody
Jesus crucified on upright stake, not a cross (cross=pagan)
Impalement of Jesus
Official translation of Old and NT of JW
New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
Works based salvation, HW dedicate their lives to Jehovah, don’t have to accept Jesus as savior
Salvation
JW leaders directed by God
The Society
non-democratic organization, rule by God
Theocracy
Approximately 360 days, can mean 1 day, a very loose term
Year
Worldwide stats and service of faithful members; Daily Bible readings and comments included
Yearbook of JW’s
Founder of Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Charles Taze Russell
What year was JWs founded
1879
The Adventist who influenced Russel’s interest in prophecy
Nelson H. Barbour
Barbour’s beliefs regarding return of Christ and 1874
Christ returned in 1874 and began the “Great Harvest”
What was The Watchtower publication originally known as?
Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence
Why is proselytizing so emphasized?
They believe only those who proselytize are believers/part of the “little flock”
In what book did Russell reveal that he developed his own prophecy system?
The Time is At Hand
What was the first year Russell prophesied the world would end in? How would it end?
1914; God would destroy the “gentile Kingdoms” and give authority over the world to JWs
What was the time period after 1914 known as?
A time of testing
When was Russell’s second prediction of the world ending?
The end of WWI
Who was the leader of JW after Russell died? What was he known as?
Joseph F. Rutherford; “Judge”
Rutherford’s prediction of the world ended was? Whose return would mark the beginning of Armageddon?
1925; Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, faithful prophets of old
What did JW purchase to be “good stewards” to those returning? What did it become known as?
a house in San Diego; Beth Sarim
What 3 groups broke away from the Watchtower and formed competing organizations?
Pastoral Bible Institute, Berean Bible Institute, Steadfast Bible Students Association
What did the Watchtower do about the 3 competing organizations who broke away? What year?
Adopted the name Jehovah’s Witnesses; 1931
2 events in American history that lead to JW growth
Great Depression, WWII
4th Armageddon prediction
1975
How did the Society respond after the 1975 prediction failed?
They claimed that the belief was written by independent writers, but the church as a whole
Significance of “Generation of 1914”
Generation of people who would live to see Armageddon; originally just adults alive at this time, then babies; the “generation” eventually became just symbolic
Significance of “Anointed Class of 1937”
The governing Body was already full by 1937, people started dying and it started shrinking. This was modified by 2000
How many members of the WBTS in 2010
7508050
JW beliefs about the Trinity
Anti-Trinitarian, Trinity beliefs are pagan and not found in the Bible
Who do JWs believe Jesus was
The foremost angelic being (Michael the archangel) who came to be like Jehovah; he died on an upright pole (no cross)
JWs beliefs about the Holy Spirit
A force, not masculine or feminine, no personal ID, developed in the 4th century
2 classes for eternity in JW society
Anointed Class and Great Crowd of Witnesses (Anointed class supposedly filled by 1937)
What happens to all non-JWs? How is this different from Christian theology?
No eternal existence, destroyed at Armageddon; Christians believe non-believers go to hell
Why don’t JWs participate in birthdays/holidays
They are ancient pagan celebrations based on astrology
Why don’t JWs do blood transfusions
They violate biblical command to abstain from blood because blood carries the soul
Why don’t JWs do military service?
It’s a nonneutral activity that gives support to the world, traitorous to God’s kingdom
Christian response about Trinity being true (use verses)
There is 1 God (isaiah 43:10)
Father=God (2 Peter 1:17)
Jesus=God (John 1:1) and he is Creator (John 1:2-3)
Holy Spirit=God (Acts 5:3-4), not a force (Acts 13:2)
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