How to Witness to Jehovah's Witnesses
- A Simple Approach Using Their Bible
Suggestion: Why don't you print this page and keep it in your Bible?
By Leonard C. Albert
(Taken from Direction Magazine - November 2000)
Introduction
Greeting at the door: Give them a warm smile and invite them in.
First Comment: I have been reading your Bibles
Second Comment: Agree with them! Like you, I believe Jesus was a man.
Third Comment: Transition to talk about the deity of Christ. I also believe that Jesus is God.
Fourth Comment: Let's take a look at the New World Translation (that's the horribly incorrect version of their bible. There are many passages in it where the JW 'translators' forgot to change the meanings, especially relating to Jesus being God with us! Oops for them!)
Witnessing Method: Explain the Deity of Christ
The use of the initials KT refers to a Bible they use called the Kingdom Interlinear Translation. It would be a real asset to the witnessing encounter if you could obtain a copy. your local Kingdom Hall should have a copy they will sell you if you have the courage to visit them!
Show Them these Scriptures
Matt.1:22-23 - Jesus is called Almighty God
John 20:28 - A disciple calls Jesus God
Isaiah 9:6 linked with Isaiah 10:20-21 and Jeremiah 32:18 - All call Jehovah "Mighty God" (JW's teach that Jesus is Mighty God - so both the Father and the Son have the same title of Mighty God!)
Compare John 1:1 (KIT) with Revelation 19:13 and Isaiah 43:10-11
Compare Mark 12:27- 28 & Luke 20:37-38
Hebrews 1:8 (KIT) - The Father calls the Son God
Revelation 1:8 and 22:7, 12-13 & 16 - Both the Father and Son are called the "Alpha & Omega"
Compare Revelation 1:17-18 and Isaiah 44:6
John 8:24b and 8:58 - Jesus is called the "I am" (see Exodus 3:14)
Philippians 2:10-11 linked with Isaiah 45:23 (Jesus in the NT and Jehovah in the OT - both the same (every knee shall bow; etc.)
Close
Mention to the JW that there is a problem with the message of the Watchtower and the message of the Bible. They are in conflict! At this point (and probably well before) the JW will try to get you off the subject by talking about the Trinity, eternal torment or some other topic. Don't be sidetracked. Just stick to the deity of Christ. tell the JW that the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society have deceived them. Something is wrong - init! Get them to think! Tell them that if what they believe is not true, then they should do something about it. Set up a time when you can meet again and study the bible (KJV or NIV) together. Then do the most important thing: pray for the JW each day by name. Remember the words of 1 Peter 3:15, "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."