Nat Crawford - Executive Coach, Speaker, Leader

In week one, we looked at the Jehovah's Witnesses' claim that  Jesus was the "created one ." Last week we carefully examined their claim that Jesus was "lesser than the father."  So far both claims have fallen flat. This week we wrap up our examination of JW's beliefs. This week we'll look at the JW's claim that Jesus is actually the Archangel Michael. Let's see how this claim holds up. The WS teaches that Jesus was and is the archangel Michael. Jesus ceased to be Michael when He was born as a human. After Jesus died, He was raised up as Michael the archangel again. [1] The WS states, “Jesus Christ, whom we understand from the Scriptures to be Michael the archangel.” [2] JWs teach Michael was the first “spirit-son” of God. He was created by God. God created other spirit-sons through Michael. The WS write, “However, by virtue of his being the sole direct creation of his Father, the firstborn Son was unique, different from all others of ...

Last week we looked at the Jehovah's Witnesses' claim that Jesus was the "created one ." After a careful examination of Scripture through good hermeneutics and original language, we found the traditional interpretation of Scripture is correct. Jesus is not the "created one." This week we look at the JW's claim that Jesus is "lower than the Father." Let's see how this claim holds up. According to JW’s, scripture describes Jesus as having stature below that of the Father.  JW’s  use certain proof texts to manipulate Jesus’ real position. One such passage is John 5:25: “T ruly, truly, I say to you,   an hour is coming and now is, when   the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who   hear will live.”   Here Jesus’ title is Son of God. JW’s believe this  title makes Jesus less than or inferior  to God the Father. 16  The title “S on of God” was used throughout the gospels, so we must be clear in its meaning.     To und...