Who are Jehovah Witnesses?

What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe?

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that "all Scriptures are inspired of  God and beneficial." (2 Timothy 3:16) We use the Bible as a practical guide to learn about the Creator and to live meaningful lives. 

The Bible says:  "May people know that you, whose name is Jehovah, you alone are the Most High over all the earth." ( Psalm 83:18) Therefore, we worship only Jehovah God, and as his Witnesses, we endeavor to make known his personal name. -Isaiah 43:10-12. 

As Christians, we believe that Jesus, "the Son of God," came to earth and became the Messiah. (John 1:34, 41:25,26) After he died, Jesus was raised  to heaven.  (1 Corinthians 15:3, 4) Later he became King of God's Kingdom.  (Revelation 11:15) That Kingdom is a real government that will restore Paradise to the earth.  (Daniel 2:44) "The meek will possess the earth, and they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." says the Bible. -Psalm 37:11, 29.

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Bible principles can benefit people even today.  (Isaiah 48:17, 18) Therefore, we adhere closely to those principles.   For example, because the Bible warns us to avoid practices that pollute our mind and bodies, we do not smoke or misuse drugs.  (2 Corinthians 7:1) We also avoid practices specifically condemned in the Bible, such as drunkenness, sexual immorality, and stealing, to name a few. -1 Corinthians 6:9-11. 

Next time: Who are Jehovah's Witnesses? - How is Our Ministry Financed? 

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015