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A gospel test for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The following five questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses, from a tract sold by Personal Freedom Outreach, is a perfect companion to Paul Washer’s witnessing technique to Jehovah’s Witnesses (found here).
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses
Tagged Awake!, Bible, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Faith, God, Gospel, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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Yet another ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
You’ve enjoyed Ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ten more (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses and Another ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses. DefCon presents ten more questions from Keith Walker of Evidence Ministries. Viewer discretion advised … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Quick Questions
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Faith, God, Gospel, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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They just don’t get it.
For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Chaplain, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, Christmas, church, cult, Cults, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Evangelism, Faith, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Indulgence, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Medicine, Memorial, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, murder, New World Translation, News, Paul Washer, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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Apologizing for believing a lie.
According to this article, an African pastor has apologized for believing and furthering Harold Camping’s false prophecy: A pastor in Kasese District, who claimed the world would end on May 21, has apologised to residents. Pastor Isaac Muhindo, who has … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Calvary Chapel, church, Faith, Faith Bible, Family Radio, God, Harold Camping, heresy, Jesus, News, Religion, Theology
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May 21, 2011 . . . much to do about nothing.
Since Harold Camping is once again predicting Judgment Day to arrive on a specific day (a day that even the Son does not know), I figured I’d turn on Family Radio this past Monday to see how those expecting the … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Calvary Chapel, Chuck Smith, church, Faith, Faith Bible, Family Radio, God, Harold Camping, heresy, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus, News, Religion, Theology, watchtower, Watchtower Organization
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Sermon of the week: “The Deity of Christ – An Examination of the Verses the Cults Use” by Charlie Campbell.
Your sermon of the week is one that defenders of the faith are going to love. The Deity of Christ – An Examination of the Verses the Cults Use by Charlie Campbell examines the eight most commonly used verses that … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Arian, arianism, Arians, Awake!, Bible, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russel, Charlie Campbell, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, cult, Cults, death, Faith, False Teachers, Galatians, God, Gospel, Grace, Grace Life Pulpit, heresies, heresy, Holy Spirit, Humor, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judiazers, JW, JWs, Luke, Memorial, New World Translation, Phil Johnson, Quiz, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, watchtower
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Sermon of the week: “The Arians” by Phil Johnson.
We continue our series of the five major heresies that the Church has had to deal with–and still does–since the first century. This week Phil Johnson delivers a two-part message on The Arians from his series, A Survey of Heresies: … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Arian, arianism, Arians, Awake!, Bible, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russel, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, cult, Cults, death, Faith, False Teachers, Galatians, God, Gospel, Grace, Grace Life Pulpit, heresies, heresy, Holy Spirit, Humor, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judiazers, JW, JWs, Luke, Memorial, New World Translation, Phil Johnson, Quiz, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, watchtower
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What is the shape of your brain?
Can you guess who said the following? “The question then arises, if the world cannot approach God in prayer, what is the method by which He draws men? The Scriptures say that no man can come unto Christ except the … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Evangelism, Faith, God, Gospel, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Quiz, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology, Trivia, watchtower, Who Said That?
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Was Jonah a false prophet?
What’s one of the first things a Mormon or Jehovah’s Witness says when you point out the plethora of false prophecies uttered by their leaders? “Well, Jonah was a false prophet!” As if Jonah being a false prophet would somehow … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Theology
Tagged false prophets, Evangelism, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christianity, church, Religion, Apostasy, watchtower, cult, Paul Washer, heresy, Faith, Cults, LDS, Bible, God, Jesus, Theology, Apologetics, False Teachers, Book of Mormon, Gospel, Mormon, false prophet, False Teacher, Joseph Smith, JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Awake!, Charles Taze Russell, Quick Questions, New World Translation, Brigham Young, Charles Russell, Blogging, Joseph Smith Jr., Hyrum Smith, Carthage Jail, Bruce McConkie, Mormon Doctrine
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Does the Book of Mormon really contain the “fullness of the gospel?”
The following is from Rocky of Mormon Outreach as found on Facebook: If the Book of Mormon contains the “Fulness [sic] of the Gospel” why aren’t these Mormon Doctrine essentials listed in the Book of Mormon? 1. Church organization 2. … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Evangelism, Faith, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, New World Translation, Paul Washer, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, watchtower
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Paul Washer stopping Jehovah’s Witnesses dead in their tracks.
Posted in Evangelism, Jehovah's Witnesses
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Evangelism, Faith, God, Gospel, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Paul Washer, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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Another ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
You’ve seen Ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses and you’ve also enjoyed Ten more (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses. Well here’s the next installment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Quick Questions
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Faith, God, Gospel, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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Which “Jesus” do you worship?
False idols of who Jesus is come in all shades and styles, but there’s nothing that’s created more false idols of who Jesus is than man’s own heart. Unfortunately, most people have created a “Jesus” of their own liking, fashioned … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Joseph Smith, JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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DefCon is now on FaceBook.
Defending Contending has finally joined the world of social networking. We are now on Facebook and you can ‘friend’ us here.
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Random Selections
Tagged A W Pink, Abortion, Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book, Book of Mormon, Book Recommendation, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Brigham Young, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, christian, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Education, Facebook, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, Family Faith Books, God, Gospel, Government Education, heresy, home education, Home School, Home Schooling, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Hyrum Smith, infanticide, J. C. Ryle, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Lamplighter, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, murder, New World Translation, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Public Education, public school, Quote, Quotes, Recommendation, Recommendations, Recommended Book, Recommended Books, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, School, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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Short dramatization: A conversation with a Jehovah’s Witness.
Posted in Humor, Jehovah's Witnesses
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russel, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, God, heresy, Humor, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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WOTM on Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Way of the Master put together a great video on Jehovah’s Witnesses, in spite of the fact that they’ve resorted to including Ravi Zacharias as an “apologist.” I noticed that on the other WOTM video on Mormonism (found here), Ravi … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Ravi Zacharias, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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Are we supposed to pray for the wolves?
Imagine if you will, the following scenario: A shepherd guarding his sheep observes a wolf among the flock cloaked in sheepskin. He stands up and yells “Wolf! Wolf! Run! Run!” And immediately the sheep begin to scatter, but not all. … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Brigham Young, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Joseph Smith, JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, watchtower
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Introducing A.C.E.
We are unveiling a new feature on DefCon: Answering Common Errors. This will be a quick reference apologetics page that answers many of the falsehoods and errors levied against the Christian faith. It features a common error with a link … Continue reading
Posted in Charismania, Encouragement, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, News, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged false prophets, Mormonism, Christianity, Catholicism, church, Religion, Apostasy, Pope, Virgin Mary, watchtower, cult, heresy, Roman Catholicism, Cults, LDS, Bible, God, Jesus, Theology, Apologetics, Mary, False Teachers, Book of Mormon, Rome, Roman Catholic, Gospel, Mormon, false prophet, Romish, False Teacher, Joseph Smith, JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Awake!, Charles Taze Russell, New World Translation, Brigham Young, Charles T. Russell, Blogging, Joseph Smith Jr., Hyrum Smith, Carthage Jail, Jesuit, Jesuits
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Nada Scriptura?
The world’s false religions and cults have many similarities, and one common thread among them all is their disbelief / distrust / disdain for the Bible. And among these groups, five stand out as surprising when you consider that they … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Emergent, Emerging, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Liberal, Liberal Theology, liberals, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Pope, Religion, Rob Bell, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower, World Religion, World Religions
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The “1914 generation” false prophecy of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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Africa desperately needs help with combating cults.
I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock . . . – Acts 20:29 Source: Africa Center for Apologetics Research ____________________________________________________________ See related posts: Charismania unrestrained: Africa’s witch children The Hell-bound … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Missions & Martyrs, Mormonism
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bahai, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Discernment, Encouragement, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Islam, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Joseph Smith, JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, watchtower, Word of Faith
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Ten more (very) quick Questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
1 (Also for LDS) 2 (Also for LDS) 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Also for LDS) 9 10 To see the first ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses, click here.
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Quick Questions
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, God, Gospel, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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Dear Jehovah’s Witness: Is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society an inspired prophet of God or not?
Is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society an inspired prophet of God or not? Yes: They claim to be prophets of God. “So, does Jehovah have a prophet to help them, to warn them of dangers and to declare things … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russel, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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Seventh-day Adventism exposed.
A fascinating documentary which exposes Ellen G. White as a false prophetess and the SDA’s anti-Christian, anti-biblical, heretical teachings.
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Seventh-day Adventism
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Ellen G. White, Ellen White, God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, SDA, Seventh-day Adventism, Seventh-Day Adventist, Theology, watchtower
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Sermon of the week: “The Trinity and the Old Testament” by Don Green.
We wrap up our December series on the deity of Jesus Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity with Don Green’s sermon The Trinity and the Old Testament. For those who have been listening to this series since December 3rd, … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Deity of Christ, Deity of Jesus Christ, Don Green, God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, Trinity, watchtower
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Sermon of the week: “An Introduction to the Trinity” by Don Green.
We’ve been going through Don Green’s five-part series on Christ’s deity and the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. This week is part four and it’s entitled An Introduction to the Trinity. If you haven’t already listened to parts one through … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Deity of Christ, Deity of Jesus Christ, Don Green Sermon, God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, Religion, Sermons, Theology, Trinity, watchtower
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How the Jehovah’s Witnesses and their New World Translation handles the deity of Jesus Christ.
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, New World Translation, Religion, Theology, watchtower
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Sermon of the week “My Lord and My God” by Don Green.
We continue our month long series on the deity of Christ (and the doctrine of the Trinity) with this week’s sermon entitled, My Lord and My God. Pastor Green does an excellent job throughout this five part series of unpacking … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Deity of Christ, Deity of Jesus Christ, Don Green, God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, Trinity, watchtower
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Sermon of the week: “Jesus Declares His Deity” by Don Green.
We continue our month long series on the deity of Jesus Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity with Don Green’s sermon Jesus Declares His Deity. If you did not hear last Wednesday’s sermon of the week by Don Green … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Deity of Christ, Deity of Jesus Christ, Don Green, God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, JW, JWs, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, Trinity, watchtower
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Sermon of the week: “John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses” by Don Green.
DefCon will be examining the deity of Jesus Christ throughout the month of December. Each sermon of the week will feature the next installment of this five-part series by Don Green. We start off with part one today with the … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Awake!, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Deity, Deity of Christ, Deity of Jesus Christ, Don Green, God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, John, John 1:1, JW, JWs, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, watchtower
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