Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses Review

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(More customer reviews)I am an evangelical that loves talking with JW's. We have a common bond in that we are passionate for God. I have had several wonderful encounters with them and even though most did not have an open mind, we were able to communicate in an atmosphere of cordiality and respect. I have had only one visit in which my guest was not gracious and of gentle spirit. I have used the content of Dr. Rhodes book on several occasions with great success, but I must admit, when using his line of questioning, one must be very careful not to be confrontational.
The bias of the reviewers who are obviously JWs should be taken with a grain of salt. There is a high probability that the reviews being initiated by the JWs are a "knee jerk" reaction to an obvious threat. All creatures fight back when they feel threatened, myself included, although I do not feel threatened by JWs.
I actually admire the them for their tenacity.
Getting back to the book... I do think that it would have been more helpful if more information on the deceptive practices of the Watchtower Organization were included. Most JWs are unaware of many of the WO's false teachings and deceipt. I've had a few JW visitors in my home who began to sob once the deception was exposed to them. You can find this information in books by former JWs who have been rescued from the WO, such as Kelly J Brazil who was former Ministerial Servant and Richard Royals, a former Auxillary Pioneer both available right here on Amazon. You can also visit http://www.watchman.org/jw/index.htm for more excellent resources.
This is not the place for debate, but I would like to quickly address the reviewer "info7943" who, in an effort to provide credibility to the NWT, tried to point out inaccuracies in Rhodes arguments against the NWT being an illegitimate translation. The reviewer points out that certain scripture that is in the NWT is also found in legitimate Bible translations. This is a moot point. The fact that the text matches is immaterial. It's the interpretation of scripture that is in question.
Let's bring up Rhodes (among others) comments regarding another controversial passage of scripture that was not mentioned. Let's look at Colossians 1:16-20. Here the translators of the NWT (for credentials go to http://www.freeminds.org/history/NWTauthors.htm) insert the word "other" in brackets 4 times in an effort to strip the deity of Jesus Christ and cast him as a created being. On page 7 in the 1984 addition of the NWT the use of brackets is explained as follows... "Single brackets [ ] enclose words inserted to complete the sense in the English text." In this case the word "other" does not complete the sense, it CHANGES it. Remove the word "other"...are the passages any less difficult to understand? Obviously the answer is, "no". Basic hermeneutics (the art and science of biblical interpretation) teaches us that in any Bible, words placed in brackets should only be used if it helps the reader understand the meaning of the passage and does not change the context of the passage. The NWT's translation of Colossians 1:16-20 obviously changes the context and is just one example of gross eisogesis (twisting) of scripture. I find this extremely troubling as Paul's main focus in the book of Colossians was to counter errors plaguing the Colossians by presenting the truth that Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, and in whom the fullness of the divine perfections find their perfect embodiment. Emphasizing that he is the creator of all, and all power is from him. Amazing.
This book is a good place to start, but I would recommend much more research into the Watchtower Organization and its doctrines before dialoging with our JW friends(and I do mean friends). It is the foundational principles of the Watchtower that is my adversary, not the people within it.
In closing we should all keep in mind 1Peter 3:15,"...Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect..." with emphasis on RESPECT.
Soli Deo Gloria

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