What do Jehovah' Witnesses believe?

Answer 1

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jehovah is the one true God and the Grand Creator of all things and is the father of Jesus, his only-begotten son.

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God, and instead of adhering to a creed based on human tradition, they hold to the Bible as the standard for all their beliefs.

They worship Jehovah as the only true God and freely speak to others about him and his loving purposes toward mankind. Anyone who publicly witnesses about Jehovah is usually identified as belonging to the one group-"Jehovah's Witnesses."

They believe, not that Jesus Christ is part of a Trinity, but that, as the Bible says, he is the Son of God, the first of God's creations; that he had a prehuman existence and that his life was transferred from heaven to the womb of a virgin, Mary; that his perfect human life laid down in sacrifice makes possible salvation to eternal life for those who exercise faith; that Christ is actively ruling as King, with God-given authority over all the earth since 1914.

They believe that God's Kingdom is the only hope for mankind; that it is a real government; that it will soon destroy the present wicked system of things, including all human governments, and that it will produce a new system in which righteousness will prevail.

They believe that 144,000 spirit-anointed Christians will share with Christ in his heavenly Kingdom, ruling as kings with him. They do not believe that heaven is the reward for everyone who is "good."

They believe that God's original purpose for the earth will be fulfilled; that the earth will be completely populated by worshipers of Jehovah and that these will be able to enjoy eternal life in human perfection; that even the dead will be raised to an opportunity to share in these blessings.

They believe that the dead are conscious of absolutely nothing; that they are experiencing neither pain nor pleasure in some spirit realm; that they do not exist except in God's memory, so hope for their future life lies in a resurrection from the dead.

They believe that we are living now, since 1914, in the last days of this wicked system of things; that some of the generation who saw the generation that saw events of 1914 will also see the complete destruction of the present wicked world; (the new overlapping generation teaching Watchtower 15th April 2010) that lovers of righteousness will survive into a cleansed earth. Only Jehovah's Witnesses have any hope of surviving this impending end

They earnestly endeavor to be no part of the world, as Jesus said would be true of his followers. They show genuine Christian love for their neighbors, but they do not share in the politics or the wars of any nation. They provide for the material needs of their families but shun the world's avid pursuit of material things and personal fame and its excessive indulgence in pleasure.

They believe that it is important to apply the counsel of God's Word in everyday life now-at home, in school, in business, in their congregation. Regardless of a person's past way of life, he may become one of Jehovah's Witnesses if he abandons practices condemned by God's Word and applies its godly counsel.

Jehovah's Witnesses believe all other religions to be false, and are deeply involved in preaching. They do not believe in the work of politics, as it is not important in their life, so they rarely vote. They do not sing the national anthem or salute the flag.

Homosexuality, premarital sex, and abortion are considered sins to Jehovah's Witnesses. Most do not drink or gamble. They do not celebrate Christmas, birthdays, and they avoid Thanksgiving. However, they do celebrate anniversaries and observe funerals.

Please see the Related Link(s) below for more beliefs.
Jehovah's Witnesses have a very comprehensive website where they post the Bible for online study along with their publications that are useful in understanding what the Bible Teaches.

On their website, they have a specific page that outlines their core beliefs.

Here is what it says:

What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe?

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.

1. 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.-Exodus 3:6; 32:11; John 20:17.

2. Bible. We recognize the Bible as God's inspired message to humans. (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16) We base our beliefs on all 66 of its books, which include both the "Old Testament" and the "New Testament." Professor Jason D. BeDuhn aptly described it when he wrote that Jehovah's Witnesses built "their system of belief and practice from the raw material of the Bible without predetermining what was to be found there." *

   While we accept the entire Bible, we are not fundamentalists. We recognize that parts of the Bible are written in figurative or symbolic language and are not to be understood literally.-Revelation 1:1.

3. Jesus. We follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ and honor him as our Savior and as theSon of God. (Matthew 20:28; Acts 5:31) Thus, we are Christians. (Acts 11:26) However, we have learned from the Bible that Jesus is not Almighty God and that there is no Scriptural basis for the Trinity doctrine.-John 14:28.

4. The Kingdom of God. This is a real government in heaven, not a condition in the hearts of Christians. It will replace human governments and accomplishGod's purpose for the earth. (Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9, 10) It will take these actions soon, for Bible prophecy indicates that we are living in "the last days."-2 Timothy 3:1-5; Matthew 24:3-14.

   Jesus is the King of God's Kingdom in heaven. He began ruling in 1914.-Revelation 11:15.

5. Salvation. Deliverance from sin and death is possible through the ransom sacrifice of Jesus. (Matthew 20:28; Acts 4:12) To benefit from that sacrifice, people must not only exercise faith in Jesus but also change their course of life and get baptized. (Matthew 28:19, 20; John 3:16; Acts 3:19, 20) A person's works prove that his faith is alive. (James 2:24, 26) However, salvation cannot be earned-it comes through "the undeserved kindness of God."-Galatians 2:16, 21.

6. Heaven. Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the faithful angels reside in the spirit realm. *(Psalm 103:19-21;Acts 7:55) A relatively small number of people-144,000-will be resurrected to life in heaven to rule with Jesus in the Kingdom.-Daniel 7:27; 2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 5:9, 10; 14:1, 3.

7. Earth.God created the earth to be mankind's eternal home. (Psalm 104:5; 115:16;Ecclesiastes 1:4) God will bless obedient people with perfect health and everlasting life in anearthly paradise.-Psalm 37:11, 34.

8. Evil and suffering. These began when one of God's angels rebelled. (John 8:44) This angel, who after his rebellion was called "Satan" and "Devil," persuaded the first human couple to join him, and the consequences have been disastrous for their descendants. (Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12) In order to settle the moral issues raised by Satan, God has allowed evil and suffering, but He will not permit them to continue forever.

9. Death. People who diepass out of existence. (Psalm 146:4; Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10) They do not suffer in a fiery hell of torment.

   God will bring billions back from death by means of a resurrection. (Acts 24:15) However, those who refuse to learn God's ways after being raised to life will be destroyed forever with no hope of a resurrection.-Revelation 20:14, 15.

10. Family.We adhere to God's original standard of marriage as the union of one man and one woman, with sexual immorality being the only valid basis for divorce. (Matthew 19:4-9) We are convinced that the wisdom found in the Bible helps families to succeed.-Ephesians 5:22-6:1.

11. Our worship. We do not venerate the cross or any other images. (Deuteronomy 4:15-19; 1 John 5:21) Key aspects of our worship include the following:

    • Praying to God.-Philippians 4:6.

    • Reading and studying the Bible.-Psalm 1:1-3.

    • Meditating on what we learn from the Bible.-Psalm 77:12.

    • Meeting together to pray, study the Bible, sing, express our faith, and encourage fellow Witnesses and others.-Colossians 3:16;Hebrews 10:23-25.

    • Preaching the "good news of the Kingdom."-Matthew 24:14.

    • Helping those in need.-James 2:14-17.

    • Constructing and maintaining Kingdom Halls and other facilities used to further our worldwide Bible educational work.-Psalm 127:1.

    • Sharing in disaster relief.-Acts 11:27-30.

12. Our organization. We are organized into congregations, each of which is overseen by a body of elders. However, the elders do not form a clergy class, and they are unsalaried. (Matthew 10:8; 23:8) We do not practice tithing, and no collections are ever taken at our meetings. (2 Corinthians 9:7) All our activities are supported by anonymous donations.

    The Governing Body, a small group of mature Christians who serve at our world headquarters, provides direction for Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide.-Matthew 24:45.

13. Our unity. We are globally united in our beliefs. (1 Corinthians 1:10) We also work hard to have no social, ethnic, racial, or class divisions. (Acts 10:34, 35; James 2:4) Our unity allows for personal choice, though. Each Witness makes decisions in harmony with his or her own Bible-trained conscience.-Romans 14:1-4; Hebrews 5:14.

14. Our conduct. We strive to show unselfish love in all our actions. (John 13:34, 35) We avoid practices that displease God, including the misuse of blood bytaking blood transfusions. (Acts 15:28, 29; Galatians 5:19-21) We are peaceful and do not participate in warfare. (Matthew 5:9; Isaiah 2:4) We respect the government where we live and obey its laws as long as these do not call on us to disobey God's laws.-Matthew 22:21; Acts 5:29.

15. Our relationships with others. Jesus commanded: "You must love your neighbor as yourself." He also said that Christians "are no part of the world." (Matthew 22:39; John 17:16) So we try to "work what is good toward all," yet we remain strictly neutral in political affairs and avoid affiliation with other religions. (Galatians 6:10; 2 Corinthians 6:14) However, we respect the choices that others make in such matters.-Romans 14:12.

"Copyright Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York"

Answer 2

i am one of Jehovah wittnesses and we belive things based on the bible. Jehovah is a caring and loving god and he provides escape and he always keeps his promises. if you would like more info go to www.watchtower.org or www.jw.org

Answer 3

The very basics of what Jehovah's Witnesses believe:

• The whole Bible to be the inspired written word of God
• Jehovah is the name of God and is the creator of the universe and everything in it
• Jesus Christ is the firstborn son of God and was sent to Earth to die for the sins of mankind, and was resurrected after his death
• God's Kingdom, with Jesus Christ as King, is the true hope for mankind and will some day make the Earth into the paradise God originally intended
• In that paradise, there will be no more death, sickness, suffering or evil
• When people die, they are in a sleeplike state and cease to exist
• There will be a resurrection of the dead in that paradise Earth, or for a few, to rule in heaven with Jesus
• The importance of preaching about that coming Kingdom is the central part of being a Christian