Jehovah’s Witnesses are well known for their door-to-door evangelism, distribution of Watchtower literature, and claim to represent the only true Christian organization on Earth. They use the Bible, speak about Jesus, and employ many familiar Christian terms. Yet behind that familiar terminology are teachings that differ significantly from historic, biblical Christianity—particularly concerning the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the resurrection of Jesus, and life after death.
So what exactly do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? Are their teachings supported by the Bible? Is the New World Translation a trustworthy translation of Scripture? And how can Christians effectively and lovingly share the truth with Jehovah’s Witnesses? The resources below examine the history and teachings of the Watchtower organization, respond to its major doctrines from the Bible, and equip you to have gracious, informed conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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“THE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES CULT” by Charlie Campbell
CONTENT:
– The Origin of the Jehovah’s Witnesses
– Eight Unbiblical Teachings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses
– Sharing the Truth in Love with Jehovah’s Witnesses
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“Answers to the Cults’ Attacks on Jesus’ Deity” by Charlie Campbell
CONTENT:
– Introduction
– Does “Firstborn” (Col. 1:15) Mean First Created?
– Does “Begotten” (John 3:16) Mean Created?
– Does “Beginning of the Creation” (Rev. 3:14) Mean Created?
– Does “Son of God” Mean Jesus is Not Equal with Father God?
– Does “My Father is greater than I” (John 14:28) Mean Jesus is Not God?
– Does Jesus’ Question “Why do you call Me good?” (Mt. 19:16-17) Mean Jesus is Not God?
– Does Jesus Praying (John 17) Mean He is Not God?
– Does Jesus Not Knowing the Day or Hour (Mark 13:31-32) Mean Jesus is Not God?
– Is Jesus the One Who Was “Brought forth” in Proverbs 8?
– Conclusion
“20 Reasons Christians Believe Jesus is God” (or in Spanish) by Charlie Campbell • Trifold Version: Cover, Inside
25 Quotes By Early Church Fathers (Prior to Constantine) Expressing their Belief in Christ’s Deity by Nathan Busenitz
“The Biblical Basis for the Doctrine of the Trinity” by Robert Bowman
“The Word of God Sets a Jehovah’s Witness Free” by Charlie Campbell
“An Examination of the Watchtower’s Translation of John 1:1”
“Is God’s Name Jehovah?” by Charlie Campbell
“False Prophecies of the Jehovah’s Witnesses” by Matt Slick
Warning Tract (Print out and leave on the doors of your neighbors to warn them about Jehovah’s Witnesses) by Matt Slick
“Questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses” (Christian Apologetics Research Ministry)
“Sixty Five Questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses” (MacGregor Ministries)
“The Three Gods Lie: How The Watchtower Misrepresents the Doctrine of the Trinity” by Robert Bowman
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JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES: An Examination of the Unbiblical Teachings of the Watchtower Society
Where, when, and how did the Watchtower Society, popularly known as “Jehovah’s Witnesses,” come into being? What do Jehovah’s Witnesses teach and how do their teachings line up with the Bible? How can Christians best reach out to Jehovah’s Witnesses on their doorsteps? Charlie Campbell answers these questions and others in this hour long DVD.
ANSWERS TO THE CULTS’ ATTACKS ON JESUS
Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Muslims and others say Jesus was merely a human prophet, an angel, or some other created being. And they claim to have support for their views in the Bible. Christians believe Jesus was and is the eternal God, the second person in the Trinity, equal in nature with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Who is right? In this video, Charlie Campbell, a Christian apologist, interacts with a formidable Scripture-wielding Jehovah’s Witness (well, a pretend one) in a verse-by-verse examination of the most popular proof texts used to deny the deity of Christ. By answering each of the man’s misunderstandings and mistaken interpretations, Charlie demonstrates that the traditional, historic understanding of Jesus’ deity is the Biblical view. Length: 55 minutes.
EVIDENCE FOR THE BIBLE: Compelling Reasons the Bible Can Be Trustedd
Can the Bible really be trusted? Critics of Christianity often claim the Bible is nothing more than an ancient collection of myths and legends. But does the evidence support that conclusion? In Evidence for the Bible, apologist and speaker Charlie Campbell presents ten compelling lines of evidence for the trustworthiness of Scripture in a clear, accessible, and engaging way. Explore evidence for the Bible through:
• Historical Sources that Verify Biblical Events
• Scientific Discoveries
• Archaeological Evidence
• Fulfilled Prophecies
• Ancient Scrolls and Manuscripts
• Answers to Skeptics’ Objections and Questions
• Questions for further reflection and small group discussion
ONE-MINUTE ANSWERS TO SKEPTICS: Concise Responses to the Top 50 Objections & Questions
Could you use help answering atheists, skeptics, and agnostics’ top 50 objections and questions about God and the Bible? Objections like:
• “Why doesn’t God just appear to us in a public setting and prove He exists?”
• “The New Testament authors stole details for Jesus’s life story from religions that were around long before Christianity!”
• “The God of the Old Testament commanded the Israelites to commit genocide!”
• “The Bible condones slavery! Only evil, selfish men would concoct a book like that!”
• “You think Christianity is true because you live in the West and were brought up in the Christian faith. If you had been born in India, you’d be a Hindu!”
Learn how these and other objections and questions can be answered.
EVOLUTION—Following the Evidence: Fossils, DNA, and the Question of Origins
Where did we come from? For more than 150 years, the theory of Darwinian evolution has been presented as the scientific explanation for the origin and diversity of life. From school textbooks to nature documentaries, it is often described as settled science. But is it? In this clear and engaging investigation, Charlie Campbell examines some of the most important lines of evidence related to origins—fossils, DNA, biological complexity, natural selection, and human uniqueness—and asks a simple but profound question: What best explains what we actually observe? Rather than asking readers to ignore science, this book invites them to look more closely at it. Along the way, it explores whether the evidence more naturally fits an unguided evolutionary process, or the idea of intentional design by a Creator. Each chapter is written in an accessible, step-by-step style, helping readers follow the reasoning without requiring a scientific background. The goal is not confusion or controversy, but clarity. Whether you are a committed Christian, a skeptic, or simply curious, this book encourages you to think carefully about one of life’s biggest questions—and to follow the evidence wherever it leads.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE BIBLE:
Archaeologists have unearthed thousands of ancient artifacts, documents, and inscriptions that verify details in the Bible. Join Charlie Campbell for a journey through the ancient land of the Bible (Israel, Egypt, Jordan, etc.) to learn about dozens of these fascinating discoveries. This updated edition features:
• New discoveries
• Concise explanations of finds
• 100+ color photographs
• Bible-history timeline
• Subject and Scripture index
• Questions for discussion
• 300+ footnotes for further study
• Q&A with the author
CHARLIE CAMPBELL'S ENTIRE VIDEO LIBRARY
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APOLOGETICS QUOTES: Words That Will Strengthen Your Faith & Equip You to Answer Critics of the Bible
This updated edition now includes more than 500 faith-strengthening quotes by leading defenders of the Christian faith . . .
• Norman Geisler
• Lee Strobel
• John Lennox
• Ron Rhodes
• C.S. Lewis
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• Frank Turek
• J. Warner Wallace + lots more
Includes author, subject, and scripture index.
YOUTH APOLOGETICS COURSE
Many teens growing up in Christian homes have not been exposed to the wealth of evidence and good arguments for God’s existence and the trustworthiness of the Bible. Under-equipped and weak in their faith, many young adults walk away from the Christian faith after they move out of the house, if not before. ABR hears this sad story from heartbroken parents over and over. Well, we would love to help prevent this from happening to your son or daughter. Charlie Campbell, the founder of ABR, has developed a “Youth Apologetics Course” that will help EQUIP your son or daughter to STAND STRONG in the truth and “contend earnestly for the faith” (Jude 3). It consists of 10 videos, 2 books, and a fill-in-the-blank workbook that your teen can watch, read, and complete at their own pace at home. Learn more here.