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?

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Tolerant of Other Religions?

Learn how tolerance identifies true Christians.

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 Use the Cross in Worship?

Although we are Christians, we do not use the cross in our worship. Why not?

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.

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Go From Door to Door?

Learn what Jesus told his earliest disciples to do.

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?

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.

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 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.

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 Accept Medical Treatment?

Some people think Jehovah’s Witnesses reject all medical care. Is that true?

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 a Cult?

Compare two common perceptions regarding cults with the facts about Jehovah’s Witnesses.

How Do I Become One of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Matthew 28:19, 20 identifies three steps.

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?