Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus?
Consider why faith in Jesus is essential for true Christians.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus?
Consider why faith in Jesus is essential for true Christians.
Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Call On People Who Already Have a Religion?
What motivates us to call on people who have their own religion?
How Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Trained for Their Personal Ministry?
How do we learn to preach and teach?
What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?
Get a summary of 15 of our basic beliefs.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus?
Consider why faith in Jesus is essential for true Christians.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe That They Have the One True Religion?
Did Jesus say there are many roads leading to salvation?
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Feel That They Are the Only People Who Will Be Saved?
The Bible explains who have the opportunity for salvation.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Tolerant of Other Religions?
Learn how tolerance identifies true Christians.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Blood Transfusions?
There are many misconceptions about Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusions. Learn the facts about our beliefs in this area.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Opposed to Vaccination?
Two Bible principles help to guide our personal decisions regarding immunization.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Creationism?
Did you know that some creationist ideas actually conflict with the Bible?
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in the Old Testament?
Are parts of the Bible outdated? Find out how Christians can benefit from relevant history and practical advice in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Why Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Changed Some of Their Beliefs?
The need for adjustments should be no surprise. On a number of occasions in Bible times too, God’s worshippers had to alter their viewpoint.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Use the Cross in Worship?
Although we are Christians, we do not use the cross in our worship. Why not?
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Practice Interfaith?
What Biblical teachings guide them in answering this question?
Why Use the Name Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Consider where the name came from.
Who Was the Founder of Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Read why Charles Taze Russell was not the founder of a new religion.
How Is the Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses Financed?
We avoid the methods used by many churches.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have a Paid Clergy?
Is there a clergy-laity division? Who serve as ordained ministers?
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Women Preachers?
What role do women play in the worldwide preaching work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses?
How Are Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Congregations Organized?
Find out how we receive Bible-based guidance and instruction through this arrangement.
What Is the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Are its members the leaders of our organization?
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Respond to All Accusations Made Against Them?
In dealing with accusations and inquiries, Jehovah’s Witnesses follow Bible principles, endeavoring to discern whether it is “a time to be silent” or “a time to speak.”—Ecclesiastes 3:7.
Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Go From Door to Door?
Learn what Jesus told his earliest disciples to do.
How Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Trained for Their Personal Ministry?
How do we learn to preach and teach?
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Trying to Earn Salvation by Their Door-to-Door Ministry?
Learn what we believe about salvation and how it is received.
Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Call On People Who Already Have a Religion?
What motivates us to call on people who have their own religion?
Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Speak With People Who Have Previously Said “I’m Not Interested”?
Their motive is always the same.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Pressure People to Change Religions?
Is the public preaching of Jehovah’s Witnesses proselytism? Are they trying to force others into religious conversion?
What Is the Bible Study Course Offered by Jehovah’s Witnesses?
With the free interactive program offered by Jehovah’s Witnesses, you can use any translation of the Bible. Feel free to invite your entire family or any friends to join you.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Do Missionary Work?
Who share in doing missionary work, and why? Do any receive special training for this work?
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Women Preachers?
What role do women play in the worldwide preaching work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Call Their Meeting Place a Church?
Find out where the term “Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses” comes from and why we use it.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Use the Cross in Worship?
Although we are Christians, we do not use the cross in our worship. Why not?
Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?
Also called the Last Supper or the Memorial of Christ’s Death, it is the most sacred event for Jehovah’s Witnesses. Consider what the Bible says about this occasion.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Practice Interfaith?
What Biblical teachings guide them in answering this question?
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Their Own Bible?
Using a variety of Bible translations can enhance your study of the Bible. Three points in particular make the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures worthy to include in your studies.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in the Old Testament?
Are parts of the Bible outdated? Find out how Christians can benefit from relevant history and practical advice in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Respectfully Abstain From Participating in Nationalistic Ceremonies?
Are they making some kind of social or political statement?
What Happened to Jehovah’s Witnesses During the Time of the Holocaust?
You may be surprised by the answer.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Go to War?
Jehovah’s Witnesses are known worldwide for refusing to go to war. Learn why we take this stand.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Assist With Disaster Relief?
Learn how we provide practical disaster relief assistance for fellow believers as well as others.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Medical Treatment?
Some people think Jehovah’s Witnesses reject all medical care. Is that true?
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Opposed to Vaccination?
Two Bible principles help to guide our personal decisions regarding immunization.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Blood Transfusions?
There are many misconceptions about Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusions. Learn the facts about our beliefs in this area.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Break Up Families or Build Them Up?
Jehovah’s Witnesses are sometimes accused of breaking up families. But do the Witnesses actually cause discord?
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Ban Certain Movies, Books, or Songs?
What basic principles should a Christian weigh when selecting entertainment?
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas?
Many people celebrate Christmas despite knowing its origins. Find out why Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Easter?
Most view Easter as a Christian celebration. Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate it?
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Birthdays?
Consider four aspects of birthday celebrations that show why God is not pleased with them.
Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?
Also called the Last Supper or the Memorial of Christ’s Death, it is the most sacred event for Jehovah’s Witnesses. Consider what the Bible says about this occasion.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Christians?
Consider reasons why we are Christians, as well as how we differ from other religious groups called Christian.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Protestants?
Two facts differentiate Jehovah’s Witnesses from other non-Catholic religions that are also called Christian.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses an American Sect?
Consider four facts about this international organization.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Zionists?
We base our beliefs on the Scriptures, which do not exalt any ethnic group over another.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Cult?
Compare two common perceptions regarding cults with the facts about Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Am I Expected to Become One of Jehovah’s Witnesses if I Study the Bible With Them?
Jehovah’s Witnesses study the Bible free of charge with millions of people around the world. But if you study with us, do you have to become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses?
How Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Trained for Their Personal Ministry?
How do we learn to preach and teach?
Can a Person Resign From Being One of Jehovah’s Witnesses?
There are two ways in which this could happen.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Shun Those Who Used to Belong to Their Religion?
At times disfellowshipping is necessary, and it can help a person return to the congregation.