

Series: The 10 Most Important Things
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (August 15, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0736905359
ISBN-13: 978-0736905350
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.3 x 8.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
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If you don't know where to start with witnessing, Rhodes will launch you into an educated beginning.Rhodes has addressed priorities in sharing Christian truths with Jehovah's Witnesses concerning: the Watchtower Society, the New World Translation, God's name, Jesus as God, the Holy Spirit as God, the Trinity, salvation by grace through faith, the people of God, the afterlife and hell, and (most significantly) a relationship with Jesus Christ as life-changing.Rhodes summarizes Watchtower beliefs on each topic. He then offers brief, Biblical responses to the Watchtower views, organizing his information by icons in each chapter for quick-referencing. He also provides cross-references to his earlier work, "Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses."I think this book would be very helpful in developing a long-term, topical method of witnessing to a JW family member or friend. However, I would suggest balancing Rhodes' strategy with those found in additional books, such as Wilbur Lingle's "Approaching Jehovah's Witnesses in Love" and books by David Reed. Successful witnessing requires sensitivity, love, and a broad base of knowledge of the Witnesses.
I was wanting to learn more about the Jehovah's Witnesses. Book after book talks about the same sorrows. It is ashamed that this has not been put before the Witnesses. This is nothing else but a cult and it is hard to convert back to reality.
This book has all positive things you can find in the science of apologetics. It is short and strait to the point on the topic of Jehovah's Witness. It will prepare readers to discuss the truth in love with Jehovah witnesses. But must importantly it is going to teach the believer what a Christian is by teaching him what is not to be a Christian.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES HAVE BEEN COMING TO OUR DOOR ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. MY SWEET RETIRED HUSBAND HAS BEEN STANDING OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR AND PATIENTLY LISTENING TO THEM READ TO HIM FROM THEIR REVISED BIBLE JUST TO BE NICE. HE SHARED WITH ME WHAT THEY WERE TELLING HIM WHICH IS NOT WHAT MY BIBLE SAYS, SO I BOUGHT THIS AND SOME OTHER BOOKS TO FIND OUT ABOUT THEIR HISTORY AND DOCTRINE. WITH THE HELP OF THESE BOOKS ALONG WITH MY KING JAMES BIBLE, I CONVINCED HIM THAT WHAT THEY ARE SAYING DOES NOT ADD UP. I'M GLAD I PURCHASED THESE BOOKS SO I COULD SET MY HUSBAND STRAIGHT ON WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE SOME OF THE FALSE PROPHETS THE BIBLE WARNS US ABOUT!
I see from the various reviews that Jehovah's Witnesses are not pleased with this book! Rest assured that is an EXCELLENT sign! Since the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society opposes this book, that means it's a worthwhile read. How so? Their opposition GUARANTEES this book contains information the Witnesses don't wish you to know about. I'm a former Jehovah's Witness and I was taught 'Theocratic Warfare' when I was in the Watchtower Cult. This refers to the practice of 'lying for the truth,' of saying whatever you have to say, even lying through your teeth to protect the public image and teachings of the Watchtower Society.You will also enjoy I Was A Teenage Jehovah's Witness!
I have noticed that the books on witnessing to JW and Mormons get "bad" reviews, not from real readers as much as gungho JW and Mormons trying to stop us from knowing how to witness the truth to them. This is a good book. If you don't agree with the literature, don't bad mouth it, if you are secure in your faith you won't be upset with those of us who are also secure & must deal with the door to door religious people who insist on talking to me. I plan on being ready for them, how about YOU?
Alright, everyone, just calm down.First, Ron rocks and I love this book.Second, if you hate the book, don't just throw a bunch of insults around. Do yourselves (and the rest of us) a favor and EXPLAIN WHY. This means you point out specific issues (and page numbers) the author brings up and show us why they are factually incorrect.If you can't do THAT MUCH, then you are just embarrassing yourself (and those you represent).BTW, that is a classical method of critique; not one the Cults (or American educators) encourage people to know, much less use.
If you want to have a serious conversation with one who is a Jehovah's Witness, and not have them talking at you without you having any input to the conversation, then you will be better prepared after you read this book.
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