A Believer's Guide to Defending the Christian Faith Against Jehovah Witnesses
8 May 2009
Wow. That’s a really lengthy title. If we shorten it, we’ll get “ABGDCF Against Jehovah Witnesses”. Anyway, it doesn’t really matter. This post isn’t targeted at the “witnesses” per se, but rather at the cult movement itself. “Love the sinner, hate the sin.”
Holes rip The thing about JW’s is that they pop out of nowhere when you least expect them. I’ve encountered a couple of them in Melbourne during their house visitations (as they call it), and they are really nice people. Just that they’ve gotten a lot of things wrong. And so when I least expect them to be active in a conservative and secular (especially how the AWARE fiasco has labelled Singapore to be) nation such as Singapore, one lady knocked on my door at 11:30AM whilst I’m my pyjamas. When that happens, chances are you’re caught way offguard.
Of course, there was a lengthy but civil discussion about beliefs and all, but I decided to cut it short cos it was just going no where. I didn’t have time to attend her weekly “bible studies”, and although she said she was open to my opinions she refused to check out the website that I suggested.
And this incident struck me about how prepared we as Christian Believers are. During the discussion she pointed out to me about how many “Christians” didn’t know their Scriptures, and I could only sadly agree with her. It’s quite tragic. It was a lesson for me to guard against being slack with my discipline and passion for studying the Bible in it’s entirety and Truth.
So here is a link to a site that I believe is worth it’s weight in gold. This “guide” isn’t my creation, but I really do think that CARM has done a great job on their part of research and has several “how to’s” in response to certain JW counter arguments. They’ve been very thorough in their articles covering almost every nook and cranny so be sure to read the articles when you have time.
It’s All Gone Pete Tong divx I wish to reiterate that this post is not against individuals, but rather against the cult movement. During my discussion with the JW, there were strong urges for me to humiliate her and become extremely incorrigible because who likes someone who tries to come tearing your belief system down? I have to admit that I was wrong in feeling that way, and guilty as well. But Peter did mention to give an account of our faith with gentleness and respect. And it was duly so, glory to God! Sometimes, I really think that if we can approach JWs or Mormons with an intention to help them see the Light rather than slamming our Bibles in their faces, it could be a very wonderful thing. But one thing though, you have to commend them for their courage and determination in sharing their beliefs. If only we who claim to be Christians were at least half of them in their vigour.
A Believer's Guide to Defending the Christian Faith Against Jehovah Witnesses
Wow. That’s a really lengthy title. If we shorten it, we’ll get “ABGDCF Against Jehovah Witnesses”. Anyway, it doesn’t really matter. This post isn’t targeted at the “witnesses” per se, but rather at the cult movement itself. “Love the sinner, hate the sin.”
Holes rip The thing about JW’s is that they pop out of nowhere when you least expect them. I’ve encountered a couple of them in Melbourne during their house visitations (as they call it), and they are really nice people. Just that they’ve gotten a lot of things wrong. And so when I least expect them to be active in a conservative and secular (especially how the AWARE fiasco has labelled Singapore to be) nation such as Singapore, one lady knocked on my door at 11:30AM whilst I’m my pyjamas. When that happens, chances are you’re caught way offguard.
Of course, there was a lengthy but civil discussion about beliefs and all, but I decided to cut it short cos it was just going no where. I didn’t have time to attend her weekly “bible studies”, and although she said she was open to my opinions she refused to check out the website that I suggested.
And this incident struck me about how prepared we as Christian Believers are. During the discussion she pointed out to me about how many “Christians” didn’t know their Scriptures, and I could only sadly agree with her. It’s quite tragic. It was a lesson for me to guard against being slack with my discipline and passion for studying the Bible in it’s entirety and Truth.
So here is a link to a site that I believe is worth it’s weight in gold. This “guide” isn’t my creation, but I really do think that CARM has done a great job on their part of research and has several “how to’s” in response to certain JW counter arguments. They’ve been very thorough in their articles covering almost every nook and cranny so be sure to read the articles when you have time.
It’s All Gone Pete Tong divx I wish to reiterate that this post is not against individuals, but rather against the cult movement. During my discussion with the JW, there were strong urges for me to humiliate her and become extremely incorrigible because who likes someone who tries to come tearing your belief system down? I have to admit that I was wrong in feeling that way, and guilty as well. But Peter did mention to give an account of our faith with gentleness and respect. And it was duly so, glory to God! Sometimes, I really think that if we can approach JWs or Mormons with an intention to help them see the Light rather than slamming our Bibles in their faces, it could be a very wonderful thing. But one thing though, you have to commend them for their courage and determination in sharing their beliefs. If only we who claim to be Christians were at least half of them in their vigour.
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