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Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist was unique. Jesus was a perfect man and had committed no sins. (1 Peter 2:21, 22) So his baptism did not involve repentance or “the request to God for a good conscience.” (1 Peter 3:21) Rather, it showed that he was presenting himself to God to do His will as the foretold Messiah, or Christ. This ...
As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we strive to adhere to the form of Christianity that Jesus taught and that his apostles practiced. This article summarizes our basic beliefs. God. We worship the one true and Almighty God, the Creator, whose name is Jehovah. (Psalm 83:18; Revelation 4: 11) He is the God of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
FACT — The decision to make a dedication and to get baptized is a personal one that should come from a willing heart. It is not a rite of passage or a coming-of-age custom that you should take part in just because others have done so or because you think others expect it of you. The Bible says: “ [God’s] people will offer themselves ...
Nazarene. (Naz·a·rene ʹ) [probably from Heb. neʹtser, “sprout”]. A descriptive epithet applied to Jesus and later to his followers. The names Nazarene and Nazirite are not to be confused, for, though spelled similarly in English, they stem from altogether different Hebrew words with different meanings. —See NAZIRITE.
The battle of Armageddon refers to the final war between human governments and God. These governments and their supporters oppose God even now by refusing to submit to his rulership. (Psalm 2:2) The battle of Armageddon will bring human rulership to an end. — Daniel 2: 44. The word “Armageddon” occurs only once in the Bible, at Revelation ...
Your dedication and baptism are the beginning of a very close friendship with God —an intimate relationship with him. — Psalm 25:14. 25 Baptism does not guarantee salvation. The apostle Paul wrote: “Keep working out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:12) Baptism is only a beginning.
Becoming a Witness. Get answers to questions you may have asked about Jehovah’s Witnesses, their organization, practices, beliefs and more.
Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy. MATTHEW 12:15-21 MARK 3:7-12. CROWDS PRESS IN ON JESUS. HE FULFILLS ISAIAH’S PROPHECY. Upon learning that the Pharisees and the party followers of Herod plan to kill him, Jesus and his disciples withdraw to the Sea of Galilee. Great crowds flock to him from all over —from Galilee, the coastal cities of Tyre ...
For another, Jesus never claimed to be equal to God. Instead, Jesus worshipped God. (Luke 22:41-44) A third line of evidence concerns Jesus’ relationship with his followers. Even after he was raised from the dead to the spirit realm, Jesus called his followers “my brothers.” (Matthew 28:10) Were they brothers of Almighty God?
The Bible’s answer. The Bible describes events, conditions, and attitudes that would mark “the conclusion of the [current] system of things,” or “the end of the world.” (Matthew 24:3; King James Version) The Bible calls this time period “the last days” and the “time of the end,” or “end times.”— 2 Timothy 3:1; Daniel 8: ...