In the efforts to separate themselves from "Christendom", the Watchtower Society
denies the Trinity and the deity of Christ. Rejection of Jesus' identity is perhaps the
most cult-like doctrine of the Jehovah's Witnesses. The late Walter Martin (earned
four degrees and a Doctorate from California Coast University in the field of Comparative
Religions) also known as "the father of Christian cult apologetics" in his well
renowned book "Kingdom of the Cults" stated: "The Watchtower maintains that
Christ and His Father are 'not at all equal', which has been their boldest insult to
Christianity since Russell and Rutherford concocted and promoted the whole
nightmare. This type of unbelief where Christ's true deity is concerned has gladdened
the hearts of non-intellectuals the country over who find it easier to mock the Trinity
than to trust God's Word and His Son." Kingdom of the Cults.pg.118.
Perhaps the most common of Jehovah's Witnesses arguments regarding the Trinity
is the fact that the word Trinity does not appear within the Bible. In no attempts to
pop the elitist bubble, but all true Christians recognize this. Jehovah's Witnesses use
this argument with elitist expectations of surprising an unsuspecting householder
with this well known fact. The fact is that the word Trinity does not appear within the
pages of the Bible because it is a Latin term meaning "three in the unity of one".
Using the fact that the actual word Trinity does not appear in the Bible is hardly solid
ground to stand so firmly on as Jehovah's Witnesses do. How many words or terms
has the Watchtower Society fabricated that are not in the Bible?
- Paradise Earth
- Theocratic
- Progressive understanding
- Organization
- Pioneers
- Invisible Presence
- 1914
- Disfellowshiping
- Governing Body
Within the posthumous works of
Pastor Russell, this statement
suggests that there is a Trinity taught
within the Bible. These were the last
writings from Russell, and the last
supportive reference to the Trinity
within Watchtower publications.
After Russell's death, Watchtower literature has
saturated the belief that the Trinity is a doctrine from
Satan and a fabrication from "Christendom".
The devious trick the Watchtower
Society uses here is obvious, we call
it "The Sin of Omission".
(See Bag of Tricks) By suggesting that
the Trinity is a doctrine from Satan in
his attempts to prevent ones from
learning the truth about Jehovah and
Jesus, the Watchtower Society is
implying that they are not guilty of
this, even though they are.
In reality, the Watchtower Society's teachings are devious, and instrumented by Satan. By
denying what God has chosen to reveal to us in the Bible about his identity, the
Watchtower Society themselves are preventing ones from learning the real "truth" about
Jesus Christ and his deity. This is a common cult characteristic which is immanently
displayed throughout Watchtower history and literature.
- Blood Transfusion
- Circuit Overseer
- God's Active Force
- Respectful Observers
- Kingdom Hall
- New Light
- Publisher
- World Wide Work
- Time Slips
Another common argument Jehovah's Witnesses use to support their anti-Trinitarian
views is that the Trinity appears irrational and they cannot understand it, therefore it is
not real. This is hardly concrete ground to base your belief system upon. There are so
many things in this world that we cannot understand which does not negate these things
as reality. Ron Carlson in his book Fast Facts on False Teachings, refers to an
encounter with one of Jehovah's Witnesses regarding the Trinity. Ron asked the
Witnesses: "Do you fully understand Einstein's formulation, the basis of his theory of
relativity? Do you fully understand that?" Ron continued: "If you tell a physics
professor at the University you understand it he will probably flunk you because he
does not understand it himself. But I can guarantee that if an atomic bomb went off
outside this building right now that you would have immediate, scientific verification
of this theory whether you understand it or not." (Fast Facts on False Teachings. Ron
Carlson and Ed Decker. 1994) Also, see New World Translation to view renowned cult
and false religion exposer Robert Porter explain John 1:1 and the deity of Christ.
Since the Watchtower Society does not have concrete grounds to reject the true identity
of Christ, what can they use as legitimate evidence? Has the Watchtower Society ever
misquoted the forefathers of Christianity to support their own teachings? Let's continue
on to find out.
Can you think of more? We love to hear from you!
Perhaps the most outstanding characteristic in identifying a cult is their lessening the
importance and true identity of Jesus Christ. Most religious cults try to differentiate
themselves from orthodox Christianity in the efforts to stand out, and the leaders instill
elitism or a "better than you" mentality within their members. The Watchtower Society
masterfully convinces their followers that they alone have the "truth" because their
teachings differ from that of "Christendom". Because the true deity of Christ is far
beyond our human thinking, the Watchtower Society abuses this fact to support their
own teachings. Jehovah's Witnesses are taught that the Trinity is too difficult to
comprehend, therefore it does not exist. For example, paradise earth is much easier for
a human to grasp than the thought of going to heaven. The Holy Spirit is much easier to
grasp by limiting its identity to an electrical charge, or an active force. The Watchtower
Society knows this crafty tactic works, and they do not hesitate to use it. As you will
see from the following evidence, the Watchtower Society intentionally misleads their
followers to prevent them from learning the real "truth" from the Bible. This
preventative measure helps to recruit and retain unsuspecting followers into the
greatest hoax in religious history.
Did Charles Taze Russell teach the trinity?
Studies in the Scriptures
Vol.7. The Finished Mystery.
But, the word Trinity is not in the Bible...
Charles Taze Russell, (founder of the Watchtower Society's
theological error) was known for his deviations from
orthodox Christianity. Russell was able to gain followers
through separating himself from what true Christianity was
teaching. This allowed himself to appear elite in his claim to
be the "faithful and wise servant". Although he thought the
Trinity taught by orthodox Christianity was
incomprehensible, he did inadvertently admit to the fact that
the Trinity resounds within the Bible.
But, the Trinity makes no sense, therefore it does not exist...
Let God Be True. pg.93.
- Judicial Committee
- Field Service
- Theocratic Ministry
School
- New World Order
- New System of Things
- Theocratic War Strategy
- Worldly
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