One of the questions Jehovah’s Witnesses frequently ask is “Do you know the Lord’s prayer?” When the answer is given, it will include the phrase “… hallowed be thy name….” Then the JW will ask, “What is God’s name?” This conversation-starting question is intended to show that “Christendom” has not “hallowed” God’s name but Jehovah’s Witnesses have. The name of … Read More
Did Ezekiel prophecy the Book of Mormon? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) does indeed believe this. How do biblical Christians respond to this belief? “The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, ‘Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for … Read More
Next time you meet a Jehovah’s Witness, tell them someone pointed out a set of verses in Revelation chapters 4 and 5 that set your mind to working on a problem. When you next see a Jehovah’s Witness cart witnessing or by chance one comes to your door, ask them in a “help me understand” … Read More
Did you know that Mormons welcome your questions? It is a good, easy way to get them to think for themselves. Mormons (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints [LDS]) believe that they can perform proxy baptisms for the dead to permit the dead to progress in the afterlife. This is the … Read More
The Watchtower Society teaches that Jesus is a creature. They do not believe He is eternal, almighty, or worthy of worship. Here are some very useful questions about their views. Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that Jehovah directly created ONLY ONE THING, Michael the Archangel (aka Jesus), and that Michael then created all OTHER things … Read More
Brigham Young said that “no man or woman in this dispensation will ever enter into the celestial kingdom of God without the consent of Joseph Smith” (Journal of Discourses, Vol. 7, page 289). We are posting a number of e-letters Make Sure Ministries has received from David Henke, founder of Watchman Fellowship, Inc., an apologetics … Read More
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands … Read More
Last week I addressed the resurrection of Jesus body. The Watchtower Society denies a physical resurrection and points out instances of Jesus not being recognized in His post-resurrection appearances. However, in the context of each appearance the reason is evident. The most obvious example is in Luke 24, the account of the two disciples on … Read More
What Bible topic should you use when talking to a Jehovah’s Witness? If you bring up a scripture that affirms Jesus as God you will find the JW throwing objections at you involving the Trinity, a very complex topic. And they will probably say, “Oh, you must also believe in hellfire and the immortal soul.” … Read More
In anticipation of the soon to be resurrected biblical prophets and patriarchs, Joseph Rutherford, president of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society commissioned the construction of a house in San Diego, California. This house was to become home for Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Samuel and all the rest mentioned in Hebrews chapter 11. … Read More
