How to Witness to a Jehovah’s Witness

Jehovah’s Witnesses follow the teachings of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society and hold beliefs that sharply contrast with biblical Christianity. This guide will provide an in-depth study on how to witness effectively to a Jehovah’s Witness and help them see the truth of the Trinity and the deity of Jesus Christ. To engage them effectively, it is essential to understand their doctrines and refute them biblically, always with grace and truth (Colossians 4:6).

Core Beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses Compared to Biblical Christianity

God:

JW Belief: Jehovah is the one true God. They deny the Trinity and teach that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force, not God.

Biblical Truth: God is one in essence but exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14).

Jesus Christ:

JW Belief: Jesus is not God but a created being. He is Michael the Archangel, the first creation of God.

Biblical Truth: Jesus is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father (John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16-17, Hebrews 1:3-6).

The Holy Spirit:

JW Belief: The Holy Spirit is not a person but an impersonal force.

Biblical Truth: The Holy Spirit is a Person, fully God, who speaks, teaches, and can be grieved (John 14:26, Acts 5:3-4, Ephesians 4:30).

Salvation:

JW Belief: Salvation is by faith in Jehovah and obedience to the teachings of the Watchtower organization. Only 144,000 go to heaven.

Biblical Truth: Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10).

Scripture:

JW Belief: The New World Translation (NWT) is their Bible, which has been altered to fit their doctrines.

Biblical Truth: The original Scriptures are inspired and unaltered in their transmission (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Key Strategies for Witnessing to a Jehovah’s Witness

Build a Foundation of Love and Respect

Approach the conversation with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).

Pray for wisdom and the leading of the Holy Spirit (James 1:5).

Avoid attacking their beliefs directly but rather ask them what they believe and then point to scriptures that contradict those beliefs and ask them how they reconcile that.

Establish the Authority of Scripture

Jehovah’s Witnesses rely on the Watchtower for interpretation. Begin by establishing the authority and sufficiency of Scripture alone.

2 Timothy 3:16-17: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God…”

John 17:17: “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”

Encourage them to read from their own Bible but be prepared to use a reliable translation when necessary.  (I prefer NKJV when witnessing)

Biblical Proof of the Trinity

God is One (Monotheism)

Deuteronomy 6:4: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!”

Isaiah 43:10: “Before Me there was no God formed, nor shall there be after Me.”

The Father is God

1 Corinthians 8:6: “Yet for us there is one God, the Father…”

The Son is God

John 1:1-3 (NWT has altered this verse): “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Colossians 2:9: “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.”

Titus 2:13: “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

The Holy Spirit is God

Acts 5:3-4: Peter equates lying to the Holy Spirit as lying to God.

2 Corinthians 3:17: “Now the Lord is the Spirit…”

The Three Persons Together

Matthew 28:19: “Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

2 Corinthians 13:14: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

Refuting the Belief That Jesus is Michael the Archangel

Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that Jesus is Michael the Archangel, but Scripture clearly separates them.

Hebrews 1:5-6: “For to which of the angels did He ever say… Let all the angels of God worship Him.”

Jude 1:9: Michael the Archangel disputes with Satan but does not rebuke him directly, whereas Jesus rebukes Satan directly (Matthew 4:10).

John 1:3: “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.”

Addressing the False View of Salvation

Jehovah’s Witnesses teach works-based salvation and organizational loyalty, but Scripture affirms salvation by grace alone.

Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith… not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

Titus 3:5: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.”

Romans 10:9-10: “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart… you will be saved.”

How to Lead a Jehovah’s Witness to Christ

Ask Questions: Gently ask, “Who do you believe Jesus truly is?” and “How do you understand salvation?”

Focus on Jesus: Bring them back to Christ’s divinity and sufficiency for salvation.

Challenge the Watchtower’s Authority: Emphasize the authority of Scripture over the organization.

Point to the Cross: Emphasize that Jesus’ death fully paid for sin (John 19:30).

Invite Personal Study: Encourage them to read the Gospel of John independently.

My Final Thoughts

Witnessing to a Jehovah’s Witness requires patience, love, and a thorough knowledge of Scripture. Remember, the goal is not to win an argument but to lead them to the truth of who Jesus truly is—God in the flesh and the only Savior. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and trust in the power of the Word of God to bring light to their hearts (Hebrews 4:12).

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