Who do Jehovah's think Jesus is?

JWs believe there to be sufficient biblical evidence that Jesus in his heavenly life, is the Archangel Michael, Jehovah's Chief Angel/Agent - albeit they don't hold this to be a saving doctrine. JWs deny Jesus to be Jehovah nor that the Father and the Son are co-equal or co-eternal.

Who do Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus is?

Jesus. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's "only-begotten Son", and that his life began in heaven. He is described as God's first creation and the "exact representation of God", but is believed to be a separate entity and not part of a Trinity.

Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus is Michael?

Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is Michael the Archangel, seeing Jesus as Michael in his pre-human heavenly existence and after his resurrection, identifying them as the same powerful angelic leader, based on passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:16 which speaks of the Lord's voice being that of an archangel, and Revelation's description of Michael leading angelic armies, a role also attributed to Jesus. They believe Jesus was God's first creation, the archangel Michael, before coming to Earth, and after his resurrection, he resumed his heavenly name. 

Who do Mormons say Jesus is?

According to Mormons, Jesus Christ is their elder brother, since he was the firstborn in the spirit world. That is, God the Father and one of his heavenly wives begot Christ's spirit at some point in the eternity before earthly creation.

Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus already came back?

Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus already came back, but not in a physical, visible way as many other Christians expect; they teach he returned invisibly in 1914 to begin ruling as King from heaven, marking the start of the "last days" and the establishment of God's Kingdom, a presence they understand through world events and prophecies.
 

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Why did Michael Jackson quit Jehovah's Witnesses?

However, his creative pursuits, suggestive performances, and lifestyle choices—such as attending birthday parties and showing interest in stage magic—continued to clash with the sect's conservative standards.

Do Jehovah's Witnesses pray to God or Jesus?

They believe that Jehovah is the only true god, the creator of all things, and the "Universal Sovereign". They believe that all worship should be directed toward him, and that he is not part of a Trinity; consequently, the group places more emphasis on God than on Christ.

What religion believes Jesus is God?

Most Christians believe that Jesus was both human and the Son of God. While there has been theological debate over the nature of Jesus, trinitarian Christians generally believe that Jesus is God incarnate, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit, thus "true God and true man," i.e. fully divine and fully human.

Why do Mormons deny the Trinity?

Mormons (Latter-day Saints) don't believe in the traditional Christian Trinity because they see the Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit as three distinct, separate beings who are united in purpose, not one single being of one substance. They believe God the Father and Jesus are physical beings with bodies of flesh and bone, unlike the Trinitarian concept of an immaterial, singular God. Their doctrine emphasizes a literal family, divine progression, and that Jesus is a separate, exalted being, differing significantly from the eternal, unified Godhead of traditional Christianity.
 

What is the most controversial Mormon belief?

The most historically controversial Mormon belief, especially externally, was polygamy (plural marriage), leading to conflict and Utah statehood issues, though the mainstream LDS Church officially ended it in 1890. Internally and historically, other highly controversial topics include the Adam-God doctrine, the practice of blood atonement, and the past exclusion of Black men from the priesthood, though the latter was ended in 1978. 

What religions do not believe Jesus is the Messiah?

Major religions that do not believe Jesus is the Messiah include Judaism, which views him as a human teacher, and Islam, which reveres him as a great prophet but not divine or the final messiah. Many other faiths like Buddhism, Sikhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Shinto also don't recognize him as the Messiah, generally seeing him as a wise teacher, prophet, or historical figure, or having no specific stance. 

Who started Jehovah's Witnesses faith?

Charles Taze Russell founded the Jehovah's Witnesses in 1872, although it did not become known officially as such until 1931. Jehovah's Witnesses view themselves as Christian and regard Jesus Christ as the Son of God, but not in the sense of being equal with God or one with God.

What is the biggest difference between Christianity and Jehovah's Witnesses?

The main difference is that mainstream Christianity follows the Trinitarian doctrine (God as Father, Son, Holy Spirit), while Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) reject it, viewing God as one singular being, Jehovah, and Jesus as His created Son, not God. JWs believe Jesus is Michael the Archangel, was resurrected spiritually (not physically), deny hellfire and soul immortality, and focus worship on Jehovah, diverging significantly from core Christian beliefs about Jesus's divinity and nature. 

Are Jehovah's Witnesses the true religion?

Jehovah Witnesses believe theirs is the one true religion. They believe that the Second Coming of Christ is near, and that the Armageddon is the only way to rid humankind of the problems they currently face such as poverty, war and hunger.

Do Jehovah witnesses believe Jesus died for our sins?

Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) believe Jesus died as a ransom sacrifice for mankind's sins, making forgiveness and everlasting life possible, but they differ from mainstream Christianity on how this works and Jesus's divine nature, viewing him as God's Son, not Almighty God, who was resurrected as a spirit, not physically, and was impaled on a stake, not a cross. 

Why don't Mormons pray to Jesus?

So okay, it sounds like I can worship Christ in a Mormon service, but in contrast, the church materials presented for insiders for Mormon seminary students, they say that in our prayers, we pray to God the Father in the name of his son Jesus Christ. There is no place in scripture where we are taught to pray to Jesus.

Can you be saved and not believe in the Trinity?

Whether belief in the Trinity is essential for salvation is a complex theological question with differing views, but many Christians believe that while you don't need perfect understanding, you must have faith in the person of Jesus as God (fully divine) and rely on the saving work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as denying the deity of Christ, a core aspect of the Trinity, is considered problematic for salvation, but struggling with the concept of the Trinity itself isn't seen as a barrier if faith in Christ is genuine. 

What is the simplest way to explain the Trinity?

The simplest way to explain the Trinity is that God is one being (what God is) existing as three distinct, co-equal persons (who God is): the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit, working together in perfect unity. Think of it as "three who's" making one "what," not three separate gods, but one divine nature expressed in three personal ways.
 

What religion did Jesus call himself?

Of course, Jesus was a Jew. He was born of a Jewish mother, in Galilee, a Jewish part of the world. All of his friends, associates, colleagues, disciples, all of them were Jews. He regularly worshipped in Jewish communal worship, what we call synagogues.

Should Christians pray to God or Jesus?

Christians pray to God the Father, through Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, recognizing them as one God. Jesus taught his followers to pray to "Our Father in heaven," emphasizing direct access to God, while also affirming his own divinity and role as the mediator (John 14:6). Therefore, it is appropriate to address prayers to God the Father, Jesus (the Son), or the Holy Spirit, as all are God, but the typical model is to pray to the Father in the name of Jesus, acknowledging Jesus as the way to God. 

Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses say God bless you?

Jehovah's Witnesses don't say "God bless you" after a sneeze primarily because they view the phrase as rooted in superstition, stemming from ancient beliefs that sneezing released the soul or invited evil spirits. They avoid such pagan practices, seeing it as inappropriate to command God's blessings or to treat a sneeze as a spiritual crisis, preferring to reserve blessings for formal prayers or witnessing to believers. 

Why is the 3AM prayer important?

Praying at 3 a.m., often called the "Hour of Mercy" in Christianity, offers benefits like deeper spiritual intimacy, clarity for divine guidance, and a strategic time for spiritual warfare, as the quietness allows for focused connection, receiving revelation, breaking strongholds, and setting a positive spiritual tone for the day before it begins. It's seen as a sacrificial act that strengthens spiritual discipline and can lead to personal renewal, peace, and understanding your divine purpose.
 

Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus already came?

Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus already came back, but not in a physical, visible way as many other Christians expect; they teach he returned invisibly in 1914 to begin ruling as King from heaven, marking the start of the "last days" and the establishment of God's Kingdom, a presence they understand through world events and prophecies.