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| new light watchtower: Mama Bear Apologetics Hillary Morgan Ferrer, 2019-06-04 *Foreword written by Nancy Pearcey* Parents are the most important apologists our kids will ever know. Mama Bear Apologetics will help you navigate your kids’ questions and prepare them to become committed Christ followers.” —J. Warner Wallace If every Christian mom would apply this book in her parenting, it would profoundly transform the next generation. —Natasha Crain #RoarLikeAMother The problem with lies is they don’t often sound like lies. They seem harmless, and even sound right. So what’s a Mama Bear to do when her kids seem to be absorbing the culture’s lies uncritically? Mama Bear Apologetics® is the book you’ve been looking for. This mom-to-mom guide will equip you to teach your kids how to form their own biblical beliefs about what is true and what is false. Through transparent life stories and clear, practical applications—including prayer strategies—this band of Mama Bears offers you tools to train yourself, so you can turn around and train your kids. Are you ready to answer the rallying cry, “Mess with our kids and we will demolish your arguments”? Join the Mama Bears and raise your voice to protect your kids—by teaching them how to think through and address the issues head-on, yet with gentleness and respect. |
| new light watchtower: The Reluctant Apostate Lloyd Evans, 2017-01-20 Jehovah's Witnesses, well known for their enthusiastic evangelism, are a global religious movement boasting over 8 million members. Despite being a familiar sight on doorsteps and street corners, little is known about their doctrines and practices. What are their expectations regarding Armageddon, and who do they believe will survive? How do they justify their ban on blood transfusions? What happens to members who decide to leave? In this remarkably candid part-memoir, part-history guide, former Witness Lloyd Evans comprehensively explores the religion of his upbringing, charting the organization's metamorphosis from unassuming 19th Century brethren to global brand in the modern age. The Witness rules on sex are dissected, as are their far-reaching ramifications on the private lives of millions of devotees. Evans also delves into the controversies surrounding child abuse and the prohibition on blood transfusions with the aid of first hand accounts from those who have been personally impacted. Intertwined with the historical narrative and commentary is the story of the author's journey from devout Witness youth to outspoken ex-Witness activist and atheist. Evans lays bare the circumstances leading to his awakening with startling honesty and reveals how the heartbreaking loss of his mother played a profound role in keeping long-held doubts suppressed. In the final chapters, the author discusses the various means by which Witnesses are controlled by their leadership. Evans analyzes the role of shunning (disfellowshipping) and the stigmatization of apostates in enforcing loyalty among Witnesses, and reflects on the indifference of society in general to human rights violations by high-control groups. The phenomenon of fundamentalist brainwashing, or undue influence, is also scrutinized, and those in search of a new life free from its pervasive effects are given reasons for hope. Rather than being a sensationalist rant by an embittered ex-member, The Reluctant Apostate offers a relaxed, good-humored tour of Witness history and teachings supported by extensive references (to be found in the Notes section). Though written predominantly with the non-Witness reader in mind, special boxes are also provided for Jehovah's Witness readers. Reviews Both memoir and reference book, Lloyd Evans' work is an extensive compilation of Jehovah's Witness history and theology. In his honest and exhaustively researched expose, Evans has written what is sure to be the most important book on the religion in this century. The Reluctant Apostate is a must-read for Jehovah's Witnesses and anyone else who has been touched by the faith. -Scott Terry, author of Cowboys, Armageddon and the Truth Insight only an 'insider' can bring to a subject difficult to understand for those who have never been part of this world, and unthinkable to contemplate for those inside its bubble. Lloyd does a magnificent job of speaking to both audiences and everyone in between. Compassion for the plight of those still held captive bleeds through every page. -Mike Rinder, former senior executive of the Church of Scientology, as featured on the A&E series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath A compelling and informative window on the world of the Jehovah's Witnesses that will be a vital and life changing resource for former members and many others too in forming an authentic understanding of this group, its beliefs, methods and effects on individuals and families. -Professor Rod Dubrow-Marshall, Ph.D. Co-Editor International Journal of Cultic Studies and co-founder RETIRN UK Dr. Linda Dubrow-Marshall, Ph.D. Co-founder RETIRN UK |
| new light watchtower: Rescuing Slaves of the Watchtower Joe Hewitt, 2011-05-01 Though its members represent one of the fastest-growing religions in the world, the Jehovah's Witnesses remain one of the most enigmatic and puzzling groups to many people today. Hewitt, formerly a third-generation Jehovah's Witness, pulls back the curtain of mystery and exposes lies, the mind control, and the glaring contradictions of biblical truth behind the organization. |
| new light watchtower: The Finished Mystery Charles Taze Russell, 2018-05-15 Reproduction of the original: The Finished Mystery by Charles Taze Russell |
| new light watchtower: Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses Ron Rhodes, 2009-07-01 Christians have great news to offer Jehovah's Witnesses. In this revised and updated version of the top-selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies sold), author and Bible expert Ron Rhodes helps readers delve into the Bible and use practical tools to share God's truths with those who come calling. Convenient side-by-side comparisons of the New World Translation and the Bible, along with answers to each doctrinal error espoused by the Witnesses Point-by-point lists of the favorite tactics and arguments used by the Witnesses—along with effective, biblical responses to each Questions you can ask to challenge the Jehovah's Witnesses' confidence in the Watchtower Society With easy-to-understand helps, concise information, direct comparisons of beliefs, and a compassionate presentation, this resource from Ron Rhodes is ideal for personal and church libraries and for any reader who wants to confidently share the gospel. |
| new light watchtower: Strongholds Shaken David Legge, 2008-03 |
| new light watchtower: The Harp of God Joseph Franklin Rutherford, 1921 |
| new light watchtower: Index of Watchtower Errors 1879 to 1989 David A. Reed, 1990-06-01 Teachings of the Jehovah's Witnesses and how they differ from historic Christianity are documented in this study of Watchtower publications from 1879 to 1989. Helpful for having profitable discussions with Jehovah's Witnesses. |
| new light watchtower: The Watchtower , 1928 |
| new light watchtower: Millions Now Living Will Never Die! Joseph Franklin Rutherford, 1920 |
| new light watchtower: Christian Conversations with Jehovah's Witnesses Christian R. Darlington, 2012-11-22 Follow the inspiring dialogues between a Christian named Karen and a Jehovah's Witness named Cindy as they discuss the Watchtower brochure What Does God Require of Us? and explore the core differences between Biblical Christianity and the Watchtower religion. In this book, Biblical truth is presented in an effective way that challenges the common reasoning embraced by faithful members of the Watchtower organization. Originally published under the title What Does God Require?, this book is the product of experiences the author had talking with Jehovah's Witnesses of all levels of leadership. Written in dialogue format, this book includes photocopies of the pages referenced from official Watchtower publications and other sources essential for Christians using this book to witness to Jehovah's Witnesses. Discussion topics are: New Light Changes In Watchtower Doctrine False Prophecies Of The Watchtower Society The Watchtower's Definition Of A Cult Watchtower History and Cover-ups The Jehovah's Witness Claim To Be The Only True Religion The Divine Name Jehovah The Trinity And The Deity Of Christ Faith and Works in Salvation Blood Transfusions War And Political Neutrality Holiday And Birthdays Celebrations Hell and Immortal Soul The Cross Loyalty To Jehovah God A Christian who reads Christian Conversations with JWs will not only learn the reasoning behind many of the doctrinal differences that separate Jehovah's Witnesses from Biblical Christianity, but he or she will be inspired to approach Jehovah's Witnesses in a more gentle, non-confrontational way that will help open the door to more effective dialogues rather than closed-minded defensive debates. Likewise, any thinking Jehovah's Witness will find the documentation presented from Watchtower publications and solid Biblical arguments stimulating to: Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine. (1 Thessalonians 5:21, New World Translation) Regarding the Karen and Cindy conversations in this book, readers have said: I am currently studying each and every page of the Karen and Cindy studies, looking up every Bible passage. They are very well put together, very well documented, with references and all, enormously helpful! I had Jehovah's Witnesses visiting for six years. ... The sad thing is now I have their beliefs in my head. So I put myself into God's hands and asked for direction. ...Well, the feeling of freedom is amazing. I am like a child, learning again for the first time. The reason I had to write to you was the Karen and Cindy conversations. Instead of me asking for help, one question at a time, they are all there for me!! It seems as if 'Cindy' could read my mind. It's so lovely for things to fall into place... I was scared while I did not understand even the tiny bit I do now. It's such a joy instead of feeling unworthy (we're all sinners I know) and feeling I would never be saved or go to Heaven. So, please thank God and Jesus with me for such help. As you know... I am in prison... I know that every soul you help touch is a seed that might grow to touch hundreds and thousands... For example, the What Does God Require book you sent me some time back has been making its rounds around this prison yard. And many Jehovah's Witnesses have been raising lots of questions and are re-thinking their faith... Again, thank you for your ministry... Keep up the great work! |
| new light watchtower: The Gospel: God, Man, and Truth David H. Yarn, 1965 |
| new light watchtower: Answering Jehovah's Witnesses David A. Reed, 1996-05 This book guides Christians to discuss non-biblical issues with Jehovah's Witnesses subject by subject in a non-confrontational manner. |
| new light watchtower: Junia Eldon Jay Epp, 2005 The name Junia appears in Romans 16:7, and Paul identifies her (along with Andronicus) as prominent among the apostles. In this important work, Epp investigates the mysterious disappearance of Junia from the traditions of the church. Because later theologians and scribes could not believe (or wanted to suppress) that Paul had numbered a woman among the earliest churches' apostles, Junia's name was changed in Romans to a masculine form. Despite the fact that the earliest churches met in homes and that other women were clearly leaders in the churches (e.g., Prisca and Lydia), calling Junia an apostle seemed too much for the tradition. Epp tracks how this happened in New Testament manuscripts, scribal traditions, and translations of the Bible. In this thoroughgoing study, Epp restores Junia to her rightful place. |
| new light watchtower: Spiritual Battery Candy Gwen Lopitz, 2011-04 Since escaping the Watchtower twenty-five years ago, the author has sought to help others understand the underlying issues while seeking freedom from religious cults. Candy knows first-hand how cult indoctrination and abuses produce long-term effects in adherents. |
| new light watchtower: Apocalypse Delayed M. James Penton, 1997-01-01 M. James Penton offers a comprehensive overview of a remarkable religious movement, from the Witnesses' inauspicious creation by a Pennsylvania preacher in the 1870s to its position as a religious sect with millions of followers world-wide. This second edition features an afterword by the author and an expanded bibliography. |
| new light watchtower: Putting Jesus in His Place Robert M. Bowman, J. Ed Komoszewski, Putting Jesus in His Place is designed to introduce Christians to the wealth of biblical teaching on the deity of Christ and give them the confidence to share the truth about Jesus with others. |
| new light watchtower: Bearing Thorough Witness about God's Kingdom Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, 2025-12-24 Actual language is Mapudungun. |
| new light watchtower: Your Will Be Done on Earth Watch Tower Bible And Tract Society, 2013-08 |
| new light watchtower: Four Witnesses Rod Bennett, 2009-09-03 What was the early Church like? Contrary to popular belief, Rod Bennett shows there is a reliable way to know. Four ancient Christian writers - four witnesses to early Christianity - left us an extensive body of documentation on this vital subject, and this book brings their fascinating testimony to life for modern believers. With all the power and drama of a gripping novel, this book is a journey of discovery of ancient and beautiful truths through the lives of four great saints of the early ChurchClement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus of Lyons. A treasure! The early Church and its teachings come to life in this story. Did the first Christians believe what you believe? Buy this book, read the words of the early Church Herself, and fall in love with the historic Church that Christ Himself founded. - David Currie, Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic Rod Bennett has immersed himself in the fascinating writings of four early Fathers of the Church and has made the discovery from reading them that sincere and attentive readers of them ought to make. The author's imaginative account of these four great Church Fathers is not only an excellent introduction to their work; it is a convincing rendering of what the early Church must really have been like. This is an important new contribution to Christian apologetics. - Kenneth Whitehead, Author, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic |
| new light watchtower: Approaching Jehovah’s Witnesses in Love Wilbur Lingle, 2004-01-01 Do you feel like hiding when Jehovah’s Witnesses ring your doorbell? Have you tried to convey your faith to them...and gotten nowhere? It’s proven and practical guide which includes questions, answers, conversation starters and other great witnessing tools that will help you speak to Jehovah’s Witnesses. |
| new light watchtower: What the Watchtower Society Doesn't Want You to Know Wilbur Lingle, 2009-03-17 Wilbur Lingle puts into layman’s language his many years of documented research about the inner workings of the society. Here is a true picture of what goes on behind the walls of the Kingdom Halls, a clear image of truth that the Watchtower Society doesn’t want you to know. |
| new light watchtower: The Way to Paradise W. E. Van Amburgh, 2005-11-16 This is a high quality enlarged replica reprint of the rare 1924 book by W. E. Van Amburgh, who was the Secretary/Treasurer of The Watchtower Bible & Tract Society for 43 years. It is worth noting that in his time W. E. Van Amburgh was one of only five members of the Watch Tower Editorial Committee qualified, as the Watch Tower said, to approve as Truth each and every article appearing in these columns. He must have been very thoroughly familiar with all the Watch Tower's teachings to hold such responsibility. Today many of the doctrines taught in The Way to Paradise are no longer taught by Jehovah's Witnesses. This edition includes the biographical supplement, Who was W. E. Van Amburgh? |
| new light watchtower: Jehovah's Witnesses Answered Verse by Verse David A. Reed, 1987-08-01 No other book answers the Jehovah's Witnesses' misinterpretation of Scripture so immediately and shows how to use the same Scripture in leading Jehovah's Witnesses to Christ. |
| new light watchtower: Watchtower Elizabeth A. Lynn, 2014-04-01 In a land brought to life by warriors and lovers, war and honor, the legendary tower Tornor Keep is invaded by raiders. No longer the watchtower at the winter end of a summer land, Tornor turns to a young prince with the hopes that he might protect the future of the enchanting land. |
| new light watchtower: Jehovah's Witnesses Andrew Holden, 2012-11-12 This is the first major study of the enigmatic religious society. By examining the Jehovah's Witnesses' dramatic recent expansion, Andrew Holden reveals the dependency of their quasi-totalitarian movement on the physical and cultural resources have brought about the privatization of religion, the erosion of community, and the separation of 'fact' from faith. |
| new light watchtower: Answering Jehovah's Witnesses Jason Evert, 2008-02 By compiling seventy of our best apologetic tracts into one cohesive, comprehensive book that can be used by anyone, anytime, anywhere to defend the Catholic faith, we've created what many consider the go-to resource when it comes to answering questions about the Faith. The Essential Catholic Survival Guide is indexed according to topic in a unique question and answer format that allows the reader to find the right answer to any question instantly. It covers the questions and misconceptions people have about the Catholic faith on a variety of topics, including: The Church and the papacy--Scripture and Tradition--Mary and the saints--The sacraments--Salvation--Last things--Morality and science--Anti-Catholicism--Non-Catholic churches and movements--Practical apologetics. It's the essence of Catholic apologetics--all rolled up into one attractive, easy-to-use manual that has gained a reputation as the most effective tool of its kind. |
| new light watchtower: When the Man Comes Around: A Commentary on the Book of Revelation Douglas Wilson, 2019-07-30 Though St. John the Evangelist saw many strange monsters in his vision, he saw no creature so wild as one of his own commentators. ~ G.K. Chesterton The book of Revelation was written to do just that: reveal. But most commentaries nowadays either engage in bizarre speculations about the future, or they keep an embarrassed distance from all the apocalyptic events that the apostle John says will “shortly take place.” In this commentary, Douglas Wilson provides a passage-by-passage walkthrough of the entire book, showing how John’s most notorious prophecies concern the Fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Explaining symbols and characters as he goes, Wilson shows from the text that not only is this book not an elaborate code, but that Revelation is not even ultimately concerned with the end of the world as we know it. Revelation is about the triumph of the Church, which always happens when the Man comes around. |
| new light watchtower: Jehovah's Witnesses Edmond C. Gruss, 2001 |
| new light watchtower: Leaving the Witness Amber Scorah, 2020-06-02 A fascinating glimpse into the consciousness of being an outsider in every possible way, and what it takes to find your path into the life you'd like to lead.--Nylon A riveting memoir of losing faith and finding freedom while a covert missionary in one of the world's most restrictive countries. A third-generation Jehovah's Witness, Amber Scorah had devoted her life to sounding God's warning of impending Armageddon. She volunteered to take the message to China, where the preaching she did was illegal and could result in her expulsion or worse. Here, she had some distance from her community for the first time. Immersion in a foreign language and culture--and a whole new way of thinking--turned her world upside down, and eventually led her to lose all that she had been sure was true. As a proselytizer in Shanghai, using fake names and secret codes to evade the authorities' notice, Scorah discreetly looked for targets in public parks and stores. To support herself, she found work at a Chinese language learning podcast, hiding her real purpose from her coworkers. Now with a creative outlet, getting to know worldly people for the first time, she began to understand that there were other ways of seeing the world and living a fulfilling life. When one of these relationships became an escape hatch, Scorah's loss of faith culminated in her own personal apocalypse, the only kind of ending possible for a Jehovah's Witness. Shunned by family and friends as an apostate, Scorah was alone in Shanghai and thrown into a world she had only known from the periphery--with no education or support system. A coming of age story of a woman already in her thirties, this unforgettable memoir examines what it's like to start one's life over again with an entirely new identity. It follows Scorah to New York City, where a personal tragedy forces her to look for new ways to find meaning in the absence of religion. With compelling, spare prose, Leaving the Witness traces the bittersweet process of starting over, when everything one's life was built around is gone. |
| new light watchtower: Dictionary of J. W. Ese David Reed, 2010-01-03 Jehovah's Witnesses have a unique vocabulary incomprehensible to outsiders. They also use familiar Christian terms to mean something different from standard usage. This book is a dictionary of such J.W.ese language. Moreover, it explains how JWs engage in doubletalk when speaking with outsiders, and tells the reader how to break through that doubletalk to share the Gospel of Christ with those trapped inside the cult.Reed is the author of Answering Jehovah's Witnesses Subject by Subject and the popular book Jehovah's Witnesses Answered Verse by Verse.This Dictionary of J.W.ese was originally published in 1997 under the title Jehovah-Talk by Baker Book House. This volume is the 2010 Lulu edition. |
| new light watchtower: JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 101 Edward D. Andrews, 2022-05-18 Each year, the Jehovah's Witnesses spend about 2 billion hours evangelizing their communities around the world in 357 languages. Many think that they know the Jehovah's Witnesses, but the sources are usually twofold: (1) They are misinformed Bible scholars who have read books and websites by disgruntled ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. (2) They have read books or comments by disgruntled ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. Herein you will learn a lot that you may have not known and learn some things about how to better evangelize them, or if you are even up to evangelize them. Moreover, we will use some arguments often raised about Jehovah's Witnesses as our text case from such persons as J. Warner Wallace is a leading Evangelical Christian apologist today. Here is what you will need to know in order to effectively share your faith with JWs when they come knocking. |
| new light watchtower: The Four Presidents of the Watch Tower Society (Jehovah's Witnesses) Edmond C. Gruss, 2003 |
| new light watchtower: The Bible Brian Brodersen, 2004 Is the Bible the inspired Word of God? Is it reliable historically and scientifically? How is the Bible different than other religious writings? By pointing us to the evidence, Brian Broderson shows us how we can be confident the Bible is truly inspired by God, and therefore, truly relevant for each of our lives. |
| new light watchtower: Temple of Diamonds Chaim Picker, 2009-11 Temple of Diamonds is an anthology of essays composed by the author during his years as an educator and cantor at Temple Israel of Albany, New York, from the 1960's to the present. Included are essays on Judaism, the Synagogue, Jewish Education, vignettes of nature, and poems. Foremost among these essays is an account of the author's conversion to Christianity and return to Judaism. |
| new light watchtower: In Search of Christian Freedom Raymond Franz, 2013-04-05 Finding a proper balance between freedom and responsibility is a problem that has faced every serious Christian. For those raised in a highly structured religious environment, balancing loyalties to a religious organization, family, and personal conscience may raise difficult issues. Raymond Franz's first-hand account of the issues with which he struggled forms the theme of his first book, Crisis of Conscience. In Search of Christian Freedom, the sequel to Crisis of Conscience, provides even more comprehensive study. The issues and options discussed herein, although relating particularly to the structure of Jehovah's Witnesses, are not so very different from issues other Christians have faced and continue to face when they seek to reconcile considerations for conscience, loyalty, responsibility and freedom. This work will mover readers — of any religion — to consider seriously how much they value Christian freedom and to ask how genuine their own freedom is. |
| new light watchtower: Discovering Biblical Equality Ronald W. Pierce, Rebecca Merrill Groothuis, Gordon D. Fee, 2005-07-25 Ronald W. Pierce and Rebecca Merrill Groothuis (general editors), with the aid of Gordon D. Fee (contributing editor), assemble a distinguished array of twenty-six evangelical scholars firmly committed to the authority of Scripture who offer a fresh, positive, up-to-date defense of biblical equality. |
| new light watchtower: Conversations with Jehovah's Witnesses Ron Rhodes, 2014-02-01 An unfamiliar car parks near your house, and two pleasant-looking folks approach your front door. The doorbell rings, and after exchanging pleasantries, your unexpected guests offer you some literature from the Watchtower Society. What will you say? What should you say? Should you engage your visitors in conversation at all? And if so, how? Trusted Bible teacher Ron Rhodes guides you through several realistic dialogues with Jehovah’s Witnesses, demonstrating helpful techniques for listening, asking questions, avoiding offense, and more. He includes the information you need to address the big issues, including the New World Translation of the Bible, the divine name, the Trinity, salvation, and the afterlife. With this practical, kindhearted, and easy-to-understand resource, you can actually enjoy discussions about your faith when Jehovah’s Witnesses come to call, and you can lovingly guide them to the truth about Jesus Christ. |
| new light watchtower: Jehovah's Witnesses Marley Cole, 1955 |
| new light watchtower: 20 Important Questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses Wilbur Lingle, 2007-06-20 When people become Jehovah’s Witnesses, they come into “the truth.” What is “the truth,” and why does it keep changing? Perhaps you are studying with a Jehovah’s Witness or maybe you just want to know more about their beliefs. Wilbur Lingle asks 20 important questions for you to think about. |
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