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 PDF “…Quit Touching the Unclean Thing”
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
In her 15 years as a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lorri MacGregor heard this verse used to discourage any kind of sports or leisure activities for kids; and even to deny members the right to attend a non-Witness relative’s funeral. But has the Society itself “touched” far more unclean things than these? How do they justify their actions?
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 PDF A Further Look at the New World Translation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Continuing her examination of the NWT, Lorri MacGregor points out some of the mistranslations designed to deny the deity of Jesus Christ.
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 PDF Angels and the Watchtower Society
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
The Watchtower Society of Jehovah’s Witnesses has a long history of teachings on angels. They believe their organization is under the direction of, and protected by, angels today. Few modern Jehovah’s Witnesses will know the real teaching on angels that prevailed in earlier days. Lorri MacGregor tells you about those teachings this month.
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 PDF Beware the Power of Attorney in Jehovah’s Witness Hands!
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Lorri MacGregor reveals some questionable tactics Jehovah’s Witnesses have allegedly used in child custody matters and in treatment of the elderly.
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 PDF Christmas
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Should Christmas be a holiday for Christians to celebrate? Some say no. Lorri MacGregor explains why we celebrate on December 25, and the origin of the Christmas tree to help you decide for yourself.
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PDF Could Jesus be "a god"?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Was Jesus God? The Son of God? One of many gods? Is there anything in Scripture that would help us answer these questions? Lorri MacGregor did the research, and presents her findings in this article.
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 PDF Dangling the Carrot in Front of the Jehovah’s Witness Elders
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
The “priestly remnant” of the Jehovah’s Witnesses is growing older. This is causing some serious problems for the organization. Lorri MacGregor reveals the “new light” that has come in an apparent attempt to correct the situation.
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 PDF Defending the Deity of Jesus Christ to the Cults
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah’s Witnesses, like many other cult groups, deny that Jesus is truly God. Lorri MacGregor presents several ways you can use Scripture to show that Jesus clearly teaches He IS God.
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 PDF Do Angels Give Light to the Watchtower Society?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah’s Witnesses claim to receive “angelic direction.” In light of Scripture, is this a good practice, or a dangerous, potentially harmful one? Lorri MacGregor examines both Watchtower literature and the Bible to reach her conclusions.
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 PDF Examining “Should You Believe in the Trinity?”
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
“Should You Believe in the Trinity?” is a Watchtower publication designed to destroy the Christian belief in the Trinity. Lorri MacGregor examines the primary sources for some quotes to see if they are complete and in context. She finds that in many cases, they are not.
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 PDF Examining the Watchtower Publication “Should You Believe in the Trinity?” Part Two
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Lorri MacGregor reveals the source of more out-of-context quotes to drive home the point that this publication is dishonest in what it is teaching Jehovah’s Witnesses about the doctrine of the Trinity.
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PDF Facts Jehovah’s Witnesses Won’t Tell You When Calling at Your Door
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
We have probably all been confronted by Jehovah’s Witnesses at our door at one time or another. Can we trust what they are telling us? Is it possible they even they have been deceived by their own leadership into believing a lie?
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 PDF Has the Watchtower Society Really Changed its Stand on Blood Transfusions?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
A recent announcement from the Watchtower Society has indicated that taking a blood transfusion would no longer be a “disfellowshipping offense.” But, once the rhetoric is cleared away, what does the announcement really say? Lorri MacGregor clears up the wording for us.
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PDF How Jehovah’s Witnesses Twist the Scriptures
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
By now, many people know what the Jehovah’s Witnesses do with John 1:1. But are there other Scripture verses that they twist to suit their theology? Lorri MacGregor, herself a former Witness, points to some examples in this article.
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PDF How Many Gods Do You Believe In?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah’s Witnesses say they believe in only one God. What do they mean by that? Who is this god? Is it the God of the Bible, or a different God? Lorri MacGregor shows from the first and last chapters of Revelation that Jesus is indeed God—not a second God, but true God. If you frequently encounter Jehovah’s Witnesses, you will appreciate this information.
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 PDF Is the Jehovah’s Witnesses Elder Program in Peril?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
What are Jehovah’s Witness Elders, and why does there seem to be a critical shortage of qualified candidates for the position? Lorri MacGregor explains.
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PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
How do the beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses concerning salvation compare with the biblical teachings regarding salvation? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon begin a multiple part look at the differences.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation, Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
At what point can a Jehovah’s Witness KNOW with certainty that he or she is assured salvation or a place in heaven. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon look at what the Society teaches.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation: Watchtower Denials—Part One
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Is there a difference between “works that can save,” and “works that cannot save”? Jehovah’s Witnesses say, “Yes.” In this article Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain and examine their arguments.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation: Watchtower Denials—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain why the “corresponding ransom” theory of the Watchtower does not equal the substitutionary atonement the Bible teaches. What do Witnesses “lose” by their view of the atonement?
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation—Part Four
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon continue their look at the difference between the Jehovah’s Witness and the Christian view of salvation. In this article they continue the discussion of what Witnesses must do even after Armageddon and into the Millennium to ensure their salvation.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
The Jehovah’s Witnesses clearly teach that salvation depends on “works”. How much work? For how long? Is one “safe” after death? Who can be saved? Is the average JW even given the option of salvation? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon answer these questions and more.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Doctrine of Hell
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Many unbelievers ask, “Why would a loving God send anybody to an eternal hell?” Is the concept of an eternal hell contrary to God’s nature? Lorri MacGregor explains the meaning of three words, all of which are translated “hell” in our English Bible.
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PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
When Jesus was seen by His disciples that first Easter morning, was He in a “resurrected” or a “re-created” body? Lorri MacGregor explains what the Scriptures say, and why it matters which of these you believe.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Second Coming of Christ
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah’s Witness leaders declared that Jesus would return in 1914 (updated from 1874). When it didn’t happen, the leaders were forced to revise their prophecy. They declared that Jesus DID return in 1914—He just did it invisibly! Lorri MacGregor explains the contortions involved in this spin.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses Misrepresent Jesus Christ
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
According to the Jehovah’s Witnesses Jesus is secondary god, created, rather than the Creator, the archangel Michael, who on earth was no more than a “good man.” Lorri MacGregor examines the Scriptures which show these ideas are wrong.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses, Soul Sleep, and the State of the Dead
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Death will come to all of us at some point in our lives. The question in many people’s minds is, what happens to us after death? Lorri explores several different teachings that have come up in religious circles. Then she gives a clear presentation of what the Bible teaches.
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 PDF Jehovah’s Witnesses—Twisting the Scriptures on Blood
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Many Jehovah’s Witnesses have died as a result of refusing blood transfusions. What is the “scriptural” rationale the Watchtower Society uses for imposing this restriction on its people? Is it a valid interpretation? Lorri MacGregor explores this issue.
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PDF Jehovah's Witness
AUTHORS:  Bjornstad, Dr James
What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? How can you effectively share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with someone who is a member of this organization? Dr. Bjornstad offers answers to these questions.
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 PDF Jehovah's Witnesses and Their Strange Bedfellows
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah's Witnesses are not allowed to vote or become involved in politics. On the other hand, until October 2001 the Watchtower Society was a Non-Governmental Organization attached to the UN--an organization they have called "the abomination that causes desolation." So what is going on? What prompted the Watchtower to suddenly abandon their membership? Lorri MacGregor explains
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PDF New Heavens and the New Earth
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
In this article Lorri MacGregor explores what the Scriptures have to say about the New Heavens and the New Earth. Her purpose is to show where the place will be when God rains His judgment upon the earth.
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PDF Prophecies of the Watchtower Society of Jehovah's Witnesses
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Prophecy has always played an important part in the history of the Watchtower Organization. What is their “record” as far as fulfilled prophecy is concerned? Do they qualify as true prophets, according to the scriptural definition?
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 PDF Questions About Blood from an Honest Elder
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Recently the Watchtower Society has said that Jehovah’s Witnesses can “take some components derived from blood, using their own conscience as a guide.” Why some and not others? Will their “scriptural” rationale stand up to investigation? Hardly, says Lorri MacGregor.
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 PDF Questions Jehovah’s Witnesses Ask
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Which religion teaches the “true” Jesus? Why does the Bible contradict itself? Does the soul die? Should Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter? These are some of the questions Lorri MacGregor tackles in this month’s article.
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PDF Support for the John 1:1 Translation: “And the word was a god.”
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
The New World Translation of the Bible, published by the Watchtower Society, translates John 1:1 as follows: “and the word was a god.” In this intriguing article Lorri MacGregor examines the evidence and the sources they use to support that translation.
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 PDF The Bible and the Counting of Time
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
The Jehovah’s Witnesses are well-known for setting dates—and equally well-known for the failure of the promised event to occur on those dates. Where do the dates come from? Lorri MacGregor gives an example.
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 PDF The Door-to-Door Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah’s Witnesses are required to spend many hours going door-to-door offering magazines in exchange for donations to the Watchtower organization. Lorri MacGregor examines the Scriptures Witnesses use to validate this requirement. Are they justified? Or are the Scriptures being taken out of context?
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 PDF The Isolation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Lorri MacGregor looks at some of the ways the Watchtower Society isolates Jehovah’s Witnesses from their friends, family and even from the society.
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 PDF The Pagan Roots of Jehovah’s Witnesses
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Lorri MacGregor points out that, although Jehovah’s Witnesses pride themselves on being the “only true religion,” and accuse all other religions of being “pagan,” there is a strong pagan influence in their own history.
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 PDF The Reorganization of the Watchtower Society—What’s Happening?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
There have been big changes lately at Watchtower headquarters. What is going on? Are the changes in accord with the “revealed teachings” of the Watchtower? Lorri MacGregor comments.
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 PDF The Use of Occult Sources Throughout the Watchtower’s History
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah’s Witnesses used an occultly derived translation by Johannes Greber to support their translation of John 1 and other passages. How have they responded to criticism about this use? What other occult sources have they used? Lorri MacGregor examines these questions.
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 PDF The Watchtower Society—Devoid of the Holy Spirit
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
The Watchtower Society’s second president, Rutherford, declared in 1931 that “there was no further need for the administration of the holy spirit as a comforter or advocate.” Is the Holy Spirit now unnecessary? That is just one of the strange teachings Lorri MacGregor addresses in this month’s article.
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 PDF Tragedy in the Watchtower Society
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Many stories lately have revealed a darker side to the Watchtower society—a widespread problem with child abuse. This month Lorri MacGregor relates the story of 12-year-old Laree Slack, who died late in 2001 at the hands of her father and mother. How long will Jehovah’s Witnesses allow this to go on unchecked in their organization?
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 PDF Was Charles Taze Russell a Mason?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Charles T. Russell was the founder of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. But was he also a Mason? Lorri MacGregor answers that question by using Russell’s own words found in a Special 1913 Convention Report of the International Bible Students.
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 PDF When Does A Jehovah’s Witness Actually Get “Saved”?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
When one decides to become a Jehovah’s Witness, they need to be prepared to get to work immediately. And, according to former Witness, the work can never stop—throughout eternity—if the Jehovah’s Witness wants to be “found faithful”!
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PDF Who Are the 144,000?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7 are Faithful members of their religion, who will be rewarded by eternity in heaven. Can that claim be supported by Scripture? Or is there another explanation?
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PDF Who Are the Great Crowd of Revelation Chapter 7?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
Jehovah’s Witnesses are among those who claim that “the great crowd” refers strictly, and exclusively to them. In this article, Lorri MacGregor, herself a former Witness, examines the biblical evidence to see who these words are really describing.
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 PDF Why Did Jesus Become a Man?
AUTHORS:  MacGregor, Lorri
The Scriptures teach that Jesus is fully God. But, for a time, He functioned as a man. How can you reconcile that? Lorri MacGregor looks at the Scriptures which show now only HOW Jesus could be both God and man, but also why it was necessary that He do so.
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PDF Could Jesus Have Sinned?
AUTHORS:  Harris, Rev. Sam
Jesus was fully human yet fully divine at the same time. As a man, could He have committed a sin? If He could NOT, how could He have been “tempted in all things as we are”? Rev. Harris answers these questions.
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PDF Did Jesus Ever Claim to be God?
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Christians claim that Jesus said He was God. Muslims disagree. Dr. Ankerberg’s guests, Christian apologist Dr. Gleason Archer and Muslim scholar Dr. Hussein Morsi, explain from Christian and Muslim perspectives how each arrives at their conclusion.
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PDF Did Jesus Have Brothers and Sisters?
AUTHORS:  Harris, Rev. Sam
Matthew 13:55-56 mentions Jesus “brothers and sisters.” Did He have biological siblings, or is this referring to “cousins,” or “half-brothers,” or “spiritual siblings”? Rev. Harris explains the various theories, and give a Scriptural response.
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PDF Great Minds Speak About Jesus
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
There is no question that Jesus has greatly impacted history. In this article we will see some of the reasons why.
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PDF How Would God Allow a Great Prophet Like Jesus to Die?
AUTHORS:  Atallah, Abu
Does it make sense that God would allow Jesus to die? “Yes!” says Abu Atallah, as he explains how Jesus’ death shows God’s love toward us.
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 PDF If Jesus Wasn’t God, Then He Deserved an Oscar--Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Critics claim we can’t trust the Gospel accounts about Jesus because they contain merely “legends” about what He said and did. Is there any evidence to counter that claim? Dr. Ankerberg gives examples from well-known scholars who dispute those notions.
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