A 14 year old boy just died due to rejecting a blood transfusion Read the article here. Why is biblical theology so critical? Well three reasons come to mind.
1. It keeps people out of hell
2. It keeps people from making dumb decisions.
3. It liberates us and allows us to “worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth”
This young man, as zealous as he was, is most likely in hell. My heart is heavy for this young man. His zealousness and sincerity no more saved him than a 100 ton block plunging to the bottom of a lake can save a man holding on to it. What is even more critical is that Jehovah Witnesses are doing a lot of their work in the inner city. They are more likely to be found in Urban areas versus rural ones. This should provoke us to spiritual jealousy. As this young man’s life and soul was lost due to bad theology, we often times sit back comfortable not wanting to engage dead man with the life giving truth of the Gospel.
Jehovah Witness aren’t a Christian sect but an anti-Christians sect. They are not just another denomination but an erroneous and devilish group (doctrinally, most are nice people) of individuals breathing, teaching and preaching a hell bound doctrine. This may sound harsh but I want you to understand the gravity of their error. Satan is described as coming as “an angel of light”. Their doctrine is like a deadly plague, it kills all who come in contact with it. They are Satan pawns not innocent victims of misinterpretation. Don’t be fooled by their sincerity.
So here are a few pointers.
1. If you have a loved one who is a professing Jehovah Witness, with love and much prayer, discuss the truth of the Gospel (but you have to understand it first and that comes by reading your bible and I recommend you pick up 20 Essential Doctrines or one of the books Tyris recommended to help)
2. If one comes to your house, don’t be rude, or arrogant, but carefully listen to what they say, ask important questions. Get to know the individual and attempt to share the Biblical Jesus with them.
3. Finally do a google search and find a book that will better explain why they are not Christians. I don’t want to do that here. Kingdom of the Cults would be a great place to start. But whatever you do, don’t be rude and arrogant. They are “dead in their trespasses and sins” just as you and I were. We are to correct with gentleness and with grace. We are to provide a “defense” for the hope that lies within but Peter gives us the methods we are to employ.
Remember there is still room at the cross for everyone who has not be born again. We are to love them and find ways to present the Gospel. Pray that the blinders be removed and they may see that it is only through the Blood of Christ that we can enter the kingdom. Never shy away from an opportunity to share with a Jehovah Witness, but be very careful not to engage in an argument (I didn’t say debate) with them. There are some techniques out there, but I say trust the Spirit and allow Him to do the work. You prepare yourself by understanding their doctrine, and the truth of the Gospel and allow the Holy Spirit to bring conviction and regeneration. God bless and I pray that they eyes of this young man’s loved ones are opened to the erroneous and heretical teachings of the Watch Tower Society.
Hi Lionel!
thanks for stopping by YBR!
Many people find it hard to believe, but I grew up a JW! Needless to say it was an oppressive, restrictive way to grow up. I did NOT make a “good” witness, because I questioned-ONLY EVERYTHING! Also, If they felt JW was the “TRUTH” why was there such mistrust with the youth? were told we couldn’t be in sports, extracurricular activities, no prom etc. We were to be totally isolated. I WENT to my prom-paid for my dress, ticket etc…my parents did not stop me.
I felt the WBTS (Watchtower Bible Tract Society=JW’S GOD) distracted us with so much studying so we wouldn’t have time to do anything else. U become so “conditioned” to their way of teaching, that if YOU EVEN THINK contrary-you’re burdened with guilt and overcome with depression.
Also, the fear of being ‘disfellowshipped’ (excommunicated) brought fear to many because your name was read in FRONT OF THE CONGREGATION, and if you’re present before your name is read-the people who spoke to u b4 the reading, WILL NOT be speaking to u afterwards. you are NOW INVISIBLE.
In my early 20’s my dad called and told me I had been disfellowshipped and I said that was the best news I had ever heard. Now i;m worse than disfellowshipped…i’m the worse kind of person known to JW’s…i’m an apostate-i’ve turned from JW to another belief. I now know the truth.
The Watchtower & Awake is their bible and their bible is the bible aid. They have it twisted.
My dad is still a JW, but he still talks to me and loves me very much and God bless him…HE DOES NOT talk tome about JW…cuz he knows that means i’ll break out with my bible too. so I’m believing God to send a laborer to help free my dad from the bonds of cultism.
God bless you Lionel! Do u live out here in Mi? Im in Dearborn Hts.
bria
Hey bria,
No I am in Texas now. I was born and raised in Benton Harbor, left for the Army, and been in Texas (on and off) for the last 12 years. I was just up in Westland last year for a good friends wedding. I was just in the Harbor last summer. God bless and hit me up whenever. What is your Dad’s name? We will pray for him. I think if we relied more on prayer and less on techniques we would see better results. God bless and Merry Christmas.
I believe you’re right-we need to pray. My dad’s name is Johnnie. Your prayers are appreciated. If we stop focusing on how to “outwit” a JW and let God lead-we’d be able to make headway.