Bible is God’s Word in Print and therefore the most important channel of communication between God and humans. Many people agreed that this sacred book should remain neutral to all kinds of religion doctrine. Apostle John reveals that In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This means that Jesus is the Word of God. The father and Jesus is God. The author personally think that one can not separate God from his Words, just as human Word or voices represent man himself. That means, God is communicating with you whenever you are reading the Bible. (John 1:1 NKJV)
For example, if you hear the voice of your father either on the phone or from unknown place, you will know that it is your father’s voice even though you did not see him physically. Similarly, God’s Words which is Jesus, represent God’s voice or words. That is, no matter any form of religion one may practice, the Bible should not be adulterated with religion biases. This is why Jesus told Philip that, if you have seen me, you have seen the father because my father lives in me and I lives in my father. In other words, I am God(John 14: 7-11).
However, The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, popularly known as Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization deviates from this norms. The WBTS has a different Bible, the New World Translation and introduced religious doctrines and biases into their own Bible. The Watchtower omitted Bible verse that contradicts their doctrines and uses terms and changed vocabularies to suits their doctrine, replacing LORD with Jehovah, replacing worship with obeisance, etc.
Why should we be concerned about the history of New World Translation? The Bible says, make sure of all things and hold fast what is TRUE. Again, Apostle John in his letter in 1 John 4:1-2 states,”Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, (I John 4:1-2 NKJV)
Your life is at stake and God will hold you personally responsible for the way you follow religion blindly. Again the Watchtower of July 1 2013 illustration is very appropriate
“Why Question Religion?
Suppose you need to have surgery for a life-threatening illness. You would want to have the utmost confidence in the surgeon, since your life will be in his hands. Would it not be prudent to review his record of experience?
Similarly, it is wise to examine religion carefully. If you belong to a religious organization, you are, in effect, putting your spiritual life in its hands. This includes your prospects for salvation.”
WATCHTOWER. “The Watchtower (2013), July 1, 2013.” Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
For example,
The New World Translation Omitted the Following Verses.
John 8: 3-11
Then the Scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” (John 8:3-11 NKJV)
Omitted
Mark 16:16-18
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mark 16:16-18 NKJV)
Omitted
Matthew 18:11
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. (Luke 18:11 NKJV)
Omitted
Luke 4:8
And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ” (Luke 4:8 NKJV)
Omitted
Luke 4:8
And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ” (Luke 4:8 NKJV)
Omitted
Acts 8:37
Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” (Acts 8:37 NKJV)
Omitted
Acts 23:9
Then there arose a loud outcry. And the scribes of the Pharisees’ party arose and protested, saying, “We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.” (Acts 23:9 NKJV)
Omitted
Romans 13:9
For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Romans 13:9 NKJV)
The Difference Between King James Version and the New World Translations
This article will show you how the New World Translation deviate from original Christian Bible. I will compare The New King James Bible to the New World Translation. Please join me in a journey to know the difference between New World Translation and the New King James Version.
King James Version (KJV)
In John 1:1
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”.(John 1:1 NKJV).
New World Translation (NWT)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.
The New King James Version shows that Jesus is WORD of God and that Jesus was GOD. But the New World Translation portrayed Jesus a mere idols or gods by using a mall “g” for Jesus.
Then the question is, why did the Watchtower Society uses small “g” an idol initial to portrayed Jesus, when The Bible called Him The Mighty God and our creator? If that is not an insult to our God, then what is it? Colossians 1:15-17, Isaiah 6:7-9. Exodus 7:1
King James Version (KJV)
Revelation 1:11
saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” (Revelation 1:11 NKJV)
New World Translation (NWT)
11 saying: “What you see, write in a scroll and send it to the seven congregations: in Ephʹe·sus, in Smyrʹna, in Perʹga·mum, in Thy·a·tiʹra, in Sarʹdis, in Philadelphia, and in La·o·di·ceʹa.”
King James Version (KJV)
Hebrew 1:6
But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all the angels of God (worship )Him.” (Hebrews 1:6 NKJV)
New World Translation (NWT)
But when he again brings his Firstborn into the inhabited earth, he says: “And let all of God’s angels do (obeisance )to him.”
If the Watchtower Organization did not consider the Worship of Jesus as idolatry
Why is it difficult for the Watchtower Society and her followers to use Worship for Jesus in their Own Bible?
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 15:24-25
When the woman came she began doing (Worshiping) to him, saying: “Lord, help me!”
New World Translation (NWT)
But the woman came and did (obeisance )to him, saying: “Lord, help me!”
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 18:26
Therefore the slave fell down and began to do ( Worshipped) to him, saying, ‘Be patient with me and I will pay back everything to you.
New World Translation (NWT)
“Therefore the slave fell down and began to do (obeisance ) to him, saying, ‘Be patient with me and I will pay back everything to you.
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 28:8
So, quickly leaving the memorial tomb, with fear and great joy, they ran to report to his disciples. 9 And, look! Jesus met them and said: “Good day!” They approached and caught him by his feet and did (Worshipped) him.
New World Translation (NWT)
“So, quickly leaving the memorial tomb, with fear and great joy, they ran to report to his disciples. 9 And, look! Jesus met them and said: “Good day!” They approached and caught him by his feet and did (obeisance ) to him.
King James Version (KJV)
Mark 5: 6
But on catching sight of Jesus from a distance he ran and did( Worshipped) to him.
New World Translation (NWT)
“6 But on catching sight of Jesus from a distance he ran and did (obeisance)to him
King James Version (KJV)
Luke 24: 52
As he was blessing them he was parted from them and began to be borne up to heaven. 52 And they did Worshipped to him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
New World Translation (NWT)
As he was blessing them he was parted from them and began to be borne up to heaven. 52 And they did obeisance to him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
King James Version (KJV)
John 9:37-38
Jesus said to him: “You have seen him and, besides, he that is speaking with you is that one.” 38 Then he said: “I do put faith [in him], Lord.” And he did (Worshipped )to him.
New World Translation (NWT)
Jesus said to him: “You have seen him, and in fact, he is the one speaking with you.” 38 He said: “I do put faith in him, Lord.” And he did obeisance to him.
King James Version (KJV)
Act 10:25
As Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet and did (Worshipped)
New World Translation (NWT)
25 As Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and did obeisance to him.
King James Version (KJV)
Hebrew 1:6
But when he again brings his Firstborn into the inhabited earth, he says: “And let all God’s angels do (Worshipped )to him.”
New World Translation (NWT)
“But when he again brings his Firstborn into the inhabited earth, he says: “And let all God’s angels do ( obeisance )to him.”
King James Version (KJV)
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, (Jude 1:20 NKJV)
New World Translation (NWT)
But YOU, beloved ones, by building up yourselves on YOUR most holy faith, and praying with Holy Spirit.
King James Version (KJV)
KJV. Revelation 3:9
Look! I will give those from the synagogue of Satan who say they are Jews, and yet they are not but are lying—look! I will make them come and do (Worship) before your feet and make them know I have loved you
New World Translation (NWT)
“Look! I will give those from the synagogue of Satan who say they are Jews,
“yet they are not but are lying—look! I will make them come and do obeisance before your feet and make them know I have loved you. 10 Because you kept the word about”
King James Version (KJV)
Jesus Declared Himself that He is the I AM
KJV John 8:58
Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, (I AM.” )
(John 8:58 NKJV)
New World Translation (NWT)
“58 Jesus said to them: “Most truly I say to YOU, Before Abraham came into existence, (I have been.)
King James Version (KJV)
Revelation 7:11
“11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell upon their faces before the throne and worshiped God,”
New World Translation (NWT).
Note: Worship God was agreeable to the Watchtower Organization.
Acts 20:28
King James Version (KJV)
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
New World Translation (NWT)
Pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the holy spirit has appointed you overseers,+ to shepherd the congregation of God, which he purchased with the blood of his own Son”
Take note that “Worship” was omitted from New World Translation because Watchtower Society consider the worship of Jesus as Idolatry. Interestingly early history of the organization showed that the Society had worshipped Jesus until 1954, when they changed this policy because the Jewish Brothers objected to the worship of Jesus.
The question is how can one trust The New World Translation Bible to support ones faith when the language and meaning has been changed to support a religious doctrines and some chapter and verses were totally omitted because it did not support their doctrines? For example, Mark 16:15-17 was omitted in their new New World Translation because the organization did not believe in miracle and in speaking in tongues.
The Watchtower Society was responsible for rejecting, omitting and deleting God Words as it a common practice of the organization. Can they be representing my Heavenly Father, Yahweh, Elohim and Jehovah and Jesus Christ? The answer is NO.
I was a member of this organization for over 40 year without knowing the truth about this organization. They manipulate their flocks and manipulate the Word of God. But the good-news is, they can not manipulate Jesus and Yahweh or Jehovah. Jesus has commissioned “Jesus Witness Ministries” to edify sincere truth seekers to come to Jesus for salvation.
For example, LORD was replaced with JEHOVAH. Since they claim to be the Witnesses of Jehovah. Even though no man has ever seen God. How can you be a witness to a person you did not see? Again, the name Jehovah was not used by Jesus and the Early Christians. **Jehovah was invented in 1270 AD by a Catholic Monk by name Raymond Martini.
Then a Christian can asked, if Jehovah is original name of God, why did Jesus and his followers did not use that Name? Why did Apostle Peter stated, by means of only Jesus name can one gain life? ( Acts 4:12)
The Watchtower Society may not be aware of the dangers of adding and subtracting from the Scriptures in the name of religion. YAHWEH warned, “If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. (Revelation 22:18-19 NKJV)
For further information on the above subject visit Jesus Witness Ministries.com on the WWW//Jesus Witness Ministries.com.