The Heresy of Jehovah's Witnesses

H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Aug 1993 · Baramous . Monastery Press

About this ebook

Jehovah’s Witnesses are not Christians. Although they believe in the New Testament, it is their own incorrect translation that is misconstrued to suit their beliefs. They do not call themselves Christians, but ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses’ - ‘Jehovah’ being a name of God used in the Old Testament.

Their doctrine regarding the Lord Jesus Christ is completely different to the Christian doctrine; it is a mixture of the heresy of Arius, and other new heresies. They have even reached a level much worse than that of Arius by far.

Many governments have expelled Jehovah’s Witnesses from their countries because they sensed the danger which they presented to the country’s general peace. Therefore, it can be said that they do not only propagate false religious beliefs, but they also propagate dangerous political ideas.

As they say that the Church is a product of the devil, they also say that governments are a product of the devil, and encourage people not to enter the armed forces. They also consider saluting the flag as idolatry.

Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe in the immortality of the soul and say that this is the teaching of the devil. They also say that after a person dies, he lives happily in the ‘earthly paradise’, thus contradicting all the promises of the heavenly kingdom. 

This booklet is merely a collection of articles that were published in the ‘El-Keraza’ English magazine, and which we considered publishing and distributing as an introduction to the upcoming book. 

Pope Shenouda III

Ratings and reviews

Who can say “Christians" means to follow what the Catholic Church says? The reason they call themselves, usually, “Jehovah's Witnesses" is because it identifies them and the Bible's Author. “Christian" has a varying definition worldwide, if only you would use the Bible to show what a Christian is, then it could be considered ; Jehovah's Witnesses have been persecuted in many countries/nations as the first Christians (Biblical Christians) for their political neutrality.

4 Jehovah gives everyone on earth the opportunity to gain everlasting life. To have eternal life in Paradise, however, we must worship God properly and live now in a way that is acceptable to him. Sadly, many refuse to do so. That is why Jesus said: “Go in through the narrow gate, because broad is the gate and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are going in through it; whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are finding it.” (Matthew 7:13, 14) True religion leads to everlasting life. False religion leads to destruction. Jehovah does not want any human to be destroyed, and that is why he is giving people everywhere an opportunity to learn about him. (2 Peter 3:9) Really, then, the way we worship God means either life or death for us.

Justin Allen thankyou for the way you said what you said. Defending the One and Only true God Jehovah. The only thing this book says that is correct. is the part about Goverments trying to shut down Jehovah's Organizations in certian countries right now. Russia being one of them. Tell me... What has JWs ever did to harm anyone? I wont name whom but a few so called beliefs that are constantly starting wars or invoking hate and abusing thier wives and women. Yet its Jehovahs people who are the threat right? give me a break? All that shows is that is The King of the North is beganing to enter the Land of the Decorated. I will pray to Jehovah through Jesus Christ for the Author of this Smear and Hate propaganda to see clearly and not be blinded with hate and Satans Lies. Im glad to see fellow brothers and sisters have defended Jehovah's kingdom and people. This also just shows me how close we are to the end. Thank God.