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Jehovah's Witnesses are not a denomination, but a restoration of first century Christianity.
A denomination springs from an already existing religion. After the death of the apostles denominations began to appear. As disagreement arose within one denomination another would spring from that one.
Jehovah's Witnesses observed that much of what the churches were teaching could not be found in The Bible, so they formed a Bible study group, with Charles Russell taking they lead.
They would pick a topic, study everything they could about it, and then discuss this until they reached a conclusion. The majority of what the original Bible Students discerned is what modern Witnesses of Jehovah still teach: Hell is the common grave, the soul is not immortal, no eternal torture, no trinity, not all good people go to heaven, and so on.
So by this means they restored Christianity as taught by Jesus and the apostles, and did not spring from the teachings of an existing religion.
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From Ronald R. Day:
The above is the answer as often given by Jehovah' Witnesses.
Charles Taze Russell, himself, did not believe in an organization such as the Jehovah's Witnesses, and actively preached against having any human central authority. The idea of a "Jehovah's visible organization" with a central human authority came from Joseph Rutherford and his close associates. Rutherford, therefore, rejected some of the core teachings of the Bible Students concerning the ransom, second death, church organization, and prophecy; as a result, by 1928, well over 75% of the Bible Students had rejected Rutherford's "Jehovah's visible organization" dogma, and the Bible Students still exist today totally separate from the Jehovah's Witnesses.
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses considered a religion?
Yes. Jehovah' s Witnesses are generally considered a Christian denomination and are classified as such by most authorities.
Are Jehovah's Witnesses a denomination?
Yes they are a type of denomination from Christianity, just like Catholics or Protestants
Why do Jehovah witnesses not called christian?
Jehovah's Witnesses DO call themselves Christian. They acknowledge they are a Christian religion and are baptised in Christ's name. Most secular authorities recognise Jehovah's Witnesses as a Christian denomination.
Why do Jehovah witnesses not call themselves christian?
Jehovah's Witnesses DO call themselves Christian. They acknowledge they are a Christian religion and are baptised in Christ's name. Most secular authorities recognise Jehovah's Witnesses as a Christian denomination.
What denomination believes that Michael the arch-angel and Jesus are the same?
Jehovah's Witnesses.
Where did the Jehovah's Witnesses get their flag?
Jehovah's witnesses don't have flag but they have a logo.
Are they baptisms for Jehovah witnesses?
yes, Jehovah Witnesses do get baptized
Which denomination Jehovah witness break away from?
WHEN? ''Jehovah's Witnesses had their modern-day start in the 1870's. At first, they were called Bible Students. But in 1931 they adopted the Scriptural name Jehovah's Witnesses'' As quoted from the 'What does God require of us?' brochure, printed by Jehovah's Witnesses.In the 1870's. The modern-day organization of Jehovah's Witnesses began toward the end of the 19th century with a small group of Bible students near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1879 they began publishing the Bible journal now called The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom. It is published in more than 140 languages and is the world's most widely circulated religious magazine. The name Jehovah's Witnesses was adopted in 1931. Previously, they were known as International Bible Students.
Are Jehovah witnesses a fake religion?
No, Jehovah's Witnesses are a real religion.
Does Jehovah witnesses s need a apostophe?
Yes, it is Jehovah's Witnesses
What are Jehovah's Witnesses called?
Jehovah's Witnesses are called Jehovah's Witnesses. They adopted this name in 1931. See related links for more information.
What is the definition of Jehovah's Witnesses?
A Jehovah's Witness is someone who gives testimony (witnesses) about Jehovah, the God of the Bible.
