One would ask then, if the Watchtower Society is indeed the sole channel of
communication dispensing God's truth on earth today, why would Jehovah allow
them to deliberately take the church father's words out of context? The answer is He
wouldn't. The Watchtower Society is not providing the truth from God, rather they
are fabricating false understandings of true Christianity to support their own ungodly
teachings.
communication dispensing God's truth on earth today, why would Jehovah allow
them to deliberately take the church father's words out of context? The answer is He
wouldn't. The Watchtower Society is not providing the truth from God, rather they
are fabricating false understandings of true Christianity to support their own ungodly
teachings.
Throughout Watchtower history, the Society has printed many articles regarding their
rejection of the Trinity, through the use of misquoting the very forefathers of
Christianity. In the efforts to preserve true Christianity, the early church Fathers wrote
their interpretations of the identity of Christ. These church Fathers lived not too long
after Christ was on earth, almost 2,000 years before the Watchtower Society was set up
by Charles Taze Russell, a proven false prophet claiming to teach the real truths from
the Bible.
rejection of the Trinity, through the use of misquoting the very forefathers of
Christianity. In the efforts to preserve true Christianity, the early church Fathers wrote
their interpretations of the identity of Christ. These church Fathers lived not too long
after Christ was on earth, almost 2,000 years before the Watchtower Society was set up
by Charles Taze Russell, a proven false prophet claiming to teach the real truths from
the Bible.
Tertullian was the very originator of the word Trinity. All of his writings
are clear that not only did he develop the word Trinity, but he spoke of it
in all of his writings. Here is just one excerpt from Tertullian in support
of the Trinity:
are clear that not only did he develop the word Trinity, but he spoke of it
in all of his writings. Here is just one excerpt from Tertullian in support
of the Trinity:
Should You Believe In The Trinity? pg.4.
- Here is what the Encyclopedia Americana actually said:
- Here is what the Watchtower Society says:
- Here is what the
Watchtower Society says:
As unbelievable as it may be,
the Watchtower Society has
actually taught that the church
fathers did not support the
Trinity. The only truth within
this article is that the
"so-called" Watchtower
Society lied to support their
own foolishness.
the Watchtower Society has
actually taught that the church
fathers did not support the
Trinity. The only truth within
this article is that the
"so-called" Watchtower
Society lied to support their
own foolishness.
The article further suggests that
Tertullian (the very originator of
the term Trinity) did not support
the doctrine. Tertullian's words :
"The Father is different from the
Son, as he is greater" were taken
out of context entirely. Trinitarians
recognize that the Father is greater
than the Son and that they are
distinct. But this does not negate
the fact that they are the same.
Tertullian (the very originator of
the term Trinity) did not support
the doctrine. Tertullian's words :
"The Father is different from the
Son, as he is greater" were taken
out of context entirely. Trinitarians
recognize that the Father is greater
than the Son and that they are
distinct. But this does not negate
the fact that they are the same.
After examination of the above Watchtower article and the lies within it,
would God really direct an organization who tries to support their own
shaky doctrines by misinterpreting others? Surely not!
would God really direct an organization who tries to support their own
shaky doctrines by misinterpreting others? Surely not!
The Watchtower Society recognized
their ridiculous claims that the
church fathers did not support the
Trinity. Some 40 years later, they
received "new light" regarding
Tertullian and how he was the first
to apply the Latin word "Trinity".
(See: New Light) This being the
case, it is absolutely ridiculous to
originally suggest that Tertullian
didn't support the doctrine. As you
will see shortly, this was not the
only misquote that the Watchtower
has fabricated to support their
rejections of Christ's true identity.
their ridiculous claims that the
church fathers did not support the
Trinity. Some 40 years later, they
received "new light" regarding
Tertullian and how he was the first
to apply the Latin word "Trinity".
(See: New Light) This being the
case, it is absolutely ridiculous to
originally suggest that Tertullian
didn't support the doctrine. As you
will see shortly, this was not the
only misquote that the Watchtower
has fabricated to support their
rejections of Christ's true identity.
In the efforts to support their anti-Trinitarian
teachings, the Watchtower Society released
the booklet "Should You Believe in the
Trinity?" The only truth within this
publication is that the information within it is
false and misleading. Through deliberate
misinterpretations and quotes taken so far
out of context, Jehovah's Witnesses actually
believe this 31 page book is viable
documentation that the Trinity doctrine is
false. The following information will attest
to why the Watchtower Society did not
provide page numbers for the quotes they
used within the booklet. Here a just a few of
the numerous misquotations within this
erroneous publication.
teachings, the Watchtower Society released
the booklet "Should You Believe in the
Trinity?" The only truth within this
publication is that the information within it is
false and misleading. Through deliberate
misinterpretations and quotes taken so far
out of context, Jehovah's Witnesses actually
believe this 31 page book is viable
documentation that the Trinity doctrine is
false. The following information will attest
to why the Watchtower Society did not
provide page numbers for the quotes they
used within the booklet. Here a just a few of
the numerous misquotations within this
erroneous publication.
The Encyclopedia Americana. Volume 27.pg. 116
- Here is what The New
Encyclopedia Britannica
actually says:
The Watchtower Society once again
tries to indicate that the very originator
of the term Trinity (Tertullian) did not
support the doctrine.
tries to indicate that the very originator
of the term Trinity (Tertullian) did not
support the doctrine.
Should You Believe In The Trinity? pg.7.
As mentioned earlier, just because
Trinitarians recognize that the
Father is greater than the Son, does
not negate that they are both God,
as indicated by all the writings of
the church fathers.
Trinitarians recognize that the
Father is greater than the Son, does
not negate that they are both God,
as indicated by all the writings of
the church fathers.
The New Encyclopedia Britannica.Volume11.pg.928
Ante-Nicene Fathers. Volume 3. pg. 600.
The other half of the quote that the
Watchtower Society so erroneously
pieced together is located on page
629 of the same Ante-Nicene Fathers
publication. By reading further than
the quote, it is transparent that the
Word (Jesus) has had eternal
existence alongside God.
Watchtower Society so erroneously
pieced together is located on page
629 of the same Ante-Nicene Fathers
publication. By reading further than
the quote, it is transparent that the
Word (Jesus) has had eternal
existence alongside God.
Ante-Nicene Fathers. Volume 3. pg 629.
As if the above misquotes were not enough, this booklet published by the
Watchtower Society contains many more misinterpretations, and quotes taken
entirely out of context. One can absolutely conclude that the Watchtower Society
has absolutely no solid evidence to deny the deity of Christ. Since Jehovah's
Witnesses claim to teach the truths from the Bible, what scriptural grounds do they
use in support of their rejection of this doctrine? Let's continue to find out.
Watchtower Society contains many more misinterpretations, and quotes taken
entirely out of context. One can absolutely conclude that the Watchtower Society
has absolutely no solid evidence to deny the deity of Christ. Since Jehovah's
Witnesses claim to teach the truths from the Bible, what scriptural grounds do they
use in support of their rejection of this doctrine? Let's continue to find out.
The Watchtower. 5/15/02.pg.29
Ante-Nicene Fathers. Volume 4.
Has the Watchtower Society ever misquoted
others to support their teachings?
others to support their teachings?
The quote the Watchtower states was from Tertullian was actually not.
"There was a time when the Son was not..." was actually said by another
scholar in his writings about Tertullian, containing no evidence of him
denying the Trinity.
"There was a time when the Son was not..." was actually said by another
scholar in his writings about Tertullian, containing no evidence of him
denying the Trinity.
Ante-Nicene Fathers. Volumes 1-10.
Should You Believe In The Trinity? pg.6
Notice the Encyclopedia
recognizes the New
Testament "established the
basis for the trinity."
recognizes the New
Testament "established the
basis for the trinity."
This is how the Watchtower Society explains the erroneous translation of this verse
above: "properly rendered in the perfect indefinite tense." (New World Translation of the
Greek Scriptures.pg.312.) The truth is there is no such term, the phony translators of the
New World Translation fabricated a non-existent grammatical term to cover up their
erroneous rendering.
above: "properly rendered in the perfect indefinite tense." (New World Translation of the
Greek Scriptures.pg.312.) The truth is there is no such term, the phony translators of the
New World Translation fabricated a non-existent grammatical term to cover up their
erroneous rendering.
In the cult-like attempts to deviate from true Christianity, the Watchtower Society
teaches that Michael the archangel was Jehovah's first creation, then he ceased to be
Michael when he became a perfect man for 33 years (Jesus). After his death on the
"torture stake" he was resurrected and became Michael the archangel again (even
though Jesus returned invisibly in 1914, or was it 1874?) Anyway, although there are
five verses which mention Michael the archangel in the Holy Bible and the New World
Translation, none of these verses declare him to be Jesus. In Daniel 10:13 Michael is
referred to as "one of the foremost princes". However, in Revelation 19:16, Jesus is
referred to as "King of kings". Is a King not above a Prince? Jude 9 mentions that an
archangel dare not bring accusation against the Devil. However, as we all know Jesus
indeed rebuked the Devil when he said "Go away, Satan!" (Matt.4:10) How could
Jesus rebuke the Devil but Michael could not? These scriptures alone are transparent
evidence that Jesus is not Michael the archangel, he is indeed superior to the angels,
and angels do not worship other angels, they worship God. (Hebrews 1:6) The only
reason the Watchtower Society teaches this is to lessen the importance of Christ and
his true deity. This is a true sign of false religion.
teaches that Michael the archangel was Jehovah's first creation, then he ceased to be
Michael when he became a perfect man for 33 years (Jesus). After his death on the
"torture stake" he was resurrected and became Michael the archangel again (even
though Jesus returned invisibly in 1914, or was it 1874?) Anyway, although there are
five verses which mention Michael the archangel in the Holy Bible and the New World
Translation, none of these verses declare him to be Jesus. In Daniel 10:13 Michael is
referred to as "one of the foremost princes". However, in Revelation 19:16, Jesus is
referred to as "King of kings". Is a King not above a Prince? Jude 9 mentions that an
archangel dare not bring accusation against the Devil. However, as we all know Jesus
indeed rebuked the Devil when he said "Go away, Satan!" (Matt.4:10) How could
Jesus rebuke the Devil but Michael could not? These scriptures alone are transparent
evidence that Jesus is not Michael the archangel, he is indeed superior to the angels,
and angels do not worship other angels, they worship God. (Hebrews 1:6) The only
reason the Watchtower Society teaches this is to lessen the importance of Christ and
his true deity. This is a true sign of false religion.
Jehovah's Witnesses agree with the fact
that Jehovah God is the Alpha and the
Omega, or the First and the Last. The
Watchtower Society trains them to use
these particular verses in Revelation to
prove that Jehovah is the Alpha and Omega.
that Jehovah God is the Alpha and the
Omega, or the First and the Last. The
Watchtower Society trains them to use
these particular verses in Revelation to
prove that Jehovah is the Alpha and Omega.
Through the strong rejections of
Christ's identity as God, the
Watchtower Society negates to
refer to this verse identifying
Jesus as God. Since Jehovah is the
First and the Last (Alpha and
Omega) when did he die, as this
verse so indicates? Jehovah did
not die, but Jesus did, a solid
validation that Jesus Christ came
to earth as God in the flesh.
Christ's identity as God, the
Watchtower Society negates to
refer to this verse identifying
Jesus as God. Since Jehovah is the
First and the Last (Alpha and
Omega) when did he die, as this
verse so indicates? Jehovah did
not die, but Jesus did, a solid
validation that Jesus Christ came
to earth as God in the flesh.
Revelation 1:17,18. New World Translation.
Revelation 1:8 and 21:6. New World Translation.
In the correctly rendered passage
from John, Jesus reveals himself to
be eternally existent. The
Watchtower Society has deliberately
altered "I Am" to "I have been". By
erroneously translating the verse this
way indicates that Jesus had simply
existed for a long time. Jehovah's
Witnesses limit Jesus existence to a
mere man, originally existing as
Michael the archangel, which we will
discuss shortly.
from John, Jesus reveals himself to
be eternally existent. The
Watchtower Society has deliberately
altered "I Am" to "I have been". By
erroneously translating the verse this
way indicates that Jesus had simply
existed for a long time. Jehovah's
Witnesses limit Jesus existence to a
mere man, originally existing as
Michael the archangel, which we will
discuss shortly.
John 8:58. New World Translation.
The Watchtower. 8/15/56.pg.504
The Watchtower. 8/15/56.pg.504
After examination of these facts, it is difficult to put credence into anything the
Watchtower Society professes. Through misquoting and altering Biblical truths to
support the rejection of Christ's true deity, one can clearly see the Watchtower Society
has no concrete ground to support these cult-like teachings. The Watchtower Society
makes continuous attempts to mislead their followers and 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. To drive home the
point, click the following link to listen to former Watchtower writer Jay Hess discuss
the topic of the Trinity. Jay Hess
Watchtower Society professes. Through misquoting and altering Biblical truths to
support the rejection of Christ's true deity, one can clearly see the Watchtower Society
has no concrete ground to support these cult-like teachings. The Watchtower Society
makes continuous attempts to mislead their followers and 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. To drive home the
point, click the following link to listen to former Watchtower writer Jay Hess discuss
the topic of the Trinity. Jay Hess
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