Field Guide Series
Christianity vs. Jehovah's Witnesses
If you have a friend, neighbor, or family member who's part of Jehovah's Witnesses, this page will help you understand what they believe and how it compares to what the Bible teaches — so you can have a real conversation, not an argument.
Articles in This Series
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What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe About God?
TheologyJehovah's Witnesses are strict monotheists who reject the Trinity entirely. They believe Jehovah is the one true God and that Jesus is a created being — his first and greatest creation. Here is what that means and why it matters.
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe About Jesus?
TheologyJehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus is a created being — not God. Here's what that means, where it comes from, and how to respond with clarity and grace.
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe About Salvation?
TheologyJehovah's Witnesses believe salvation requires faith, baptism, association with the organization, and ongoing obedience. Grace alone through faith alone is not their message. Here is what they actually teach.
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe About Heaven?
TheologyJehovah's Witnesses believe only 144,000 people go to heaven — and most JWs don't expect to be among them. Here's what they actually teach about the afterlife, and what the Bible says.
Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Not Celebrate Holidays?
TheologyJehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate Christmas, birthdays, Easter, or most national holidays. Here's the theological reasoning behind it — and what it reveals about how they read the Bible.
What Is the New World Translation and Why Does It Matter?
HistoryThe New World Translation is the Jehovah's Witnesses' own Bible translation — and it differs from every other major translation in some critical places. Here's what you need to know.
Common Objections Jehovah's Witnesses Raise About Christianity
PracticalJWs are trained to challenge the Trinity, the immortal soul, hellfire, and Christmas. Here are the most common objections they raise and how to respond with clarity, patience, and scripture.
Bible Verses for Talking to Jehovah's Witnesses
PracticalWhen Jehovah's Witnesses knock, most Christians don't know what to say. These are the specific verses that matter most — and how to use them in a real conversation.
What to Say When Jehovah's Witnesses Come to Your Door
PracticalMost Christians either avoid the conversation or get drawn into an argument they're not prepared for. There's a better way. Here's how to have a real, respectful conversation when JWs knock.
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