The Watchtower is now printed in simplified English. You can download a copy at http://www.jw.org The following letter from the governing body that explains more details about this special Watchtower edition: “WE ARE happy to introduce the first issue of The Watchtower in simplified English. This new edition will be tried for one year, and if it is [...]

Nothing New 1 Tess. 5:3

Less blood is really more, transfusion critics say msnbc.com Report Long dominated by Jehovah’s Witnesses — whose faith forbids blood transfusions — bloodless surgeries and blood conservation programs are now attracting mainstream patients worried about what some experts say are clear risks, including more infections, longer recuperation, increased illness and even death. “The best blood [...]

WHAT is the holy spirit? The question seems straightforward enough, but finding a simple answer may prove difficult. Pope Benedict XVI told a crowd in Australia: “A clear understanding of the Spirit almost seems beyond our reach.” Certainly there are many opinions and much uncertainty when it comes to the question, What is the holy [...]

SHUN WHAT JEHOVAH HATES Manslaughter.—Exodus 20:13; 21:22, 23. Sexual immorality.—Leviticus 20:10, 13, 15, 16; Romans 1:24, 26, 27, 32; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10. Spiritism.—Deuteronomy 18:9-13; 1 Corinthians 10:21, 22; Galatians 5:20, 21. Idolatry.—1 Corinthians 10:14. Drunkenness.—1 Corinthians 5:11. Stealing.—Leviticus 6:2, 4; Ephesians 4:28. Lying.—Proverbs 6:16, 19; Colossians 3:9; Revelation 22:15. Greed.—1 Corinthians 5:11. Violence.—Psalm 11:5; [...]

Living in a Way That Pleases God CHAPTERS Is This What God Purposed? What Is the Truth About God? The Bible—A Book From God What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? Who Is Jesus Christ? The Ransom—God’s Greatest Gift Where Are the Dead? Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died What Is God’s [...]

Millions Now Living May Never Die. 1918 – The discourse “The World Has Ended–Millions Now Living May Never Die” is first delivered, on February 24,  in Los Angeles, California. On March 31, in Boston, Massachusetts, the talk is entitled “The World Has Ended–Millions Now Living Will Never Die”. The anointed followers of Christ have been [...]

How We Know We Are in “the Last Days” HOW can we be sure that we are living at the time when God’s Kingdom will take action against this present system of human rule? How can we know that we are very close to the time when God will bring an end to all wickedness [...]

Several of the Jackson children, including Michael, pulled away from the Kingdom Hall after they became adults. Yet as Jermaine Jackson told CNN’s Larry King over the July 4th weekend, the family has always wanted separate private and public services for him. “Well, my family felt that us being raised Jehovah’s Witnesses, it was very important to [...]