The Governing Body is not inspired—so why does its authority override Scripture?
Have you really seriously thought about what that statement, that preamble, of every organizational change means? It means the Governing Body themselves—yes, that group of old white (and Sam Herd) men in New York—openly admit that they are not inspired by God. That’s not an accusation. That’s their own statement.
Most people today who identify as Christians own a Bible. That’s something we often take for granted—but it hasn’t always been this way.
In the first century, believers did not possess a complete, bound Bible as we know it today. The Hebrew Scriptures existed, but they were preserved primarily in scrolls housed in synagogues or the temple. Early Christians relied on oral teaching, eyewitness accounts, and eventually individual letters—what we might think of as “books”—circulating among congregations. The Christian faith grew and spread long before a compiled New Testament ever existed.
Faith is a term that gets used often, but it is not always well understood. The Bible gives a clear starting point in Book of Hebrews 11:1–2, where faith is described as “the assured expectation of what is hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities that are not seen.” This definition immediately stretches beyond what modern thinking tends to accept. In a world shaped by scientific materialism, many people assume that only what is visible or measurable is real. Yet the biblical concept of faith calls us to recognize a deeper reality—one that is not always seen with the eyes but is no less certain.
The Bible frequently refers to unseen beings as spirits (John 4:24; Hebrews 1:14). Yet this raises sincere questions: What is a spirit? What is a spirit body? What is meant by the heavenly or spiritual realm? The Scriptures provide insight, but they do not fully explain the nature of these things. This reminds us to approach the subject with humility. As the apostle Paul wrote, “at present we see in hazy outline” (1 Corinthians 13:12). For now, our understanding is partial, and that is by design.
When you receive the Holy Spirit, your entire being is transformed. Your priorities shift, your day-to-day life changes, and your beliefs align with Jehovah’s teachings as revealed through Jesus.
The Bible reminds us that the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, but about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Have you ever truly contemplated this scripture? It means the kingdom isn’t centered on physical or material things—it’s about a transformed life marked by righteousness and spiritual fulfillment.
To understand what God offers humanity today, we must begin with the covenant God made with Abraham. The Bible presents the Abrahamic covenant as the foundational promise, while the Mosaic Law served a temporary role within that larger purpose.
Read moreSo, you’ve been invited to the Memorial of Christ’s death at your local Kingdom Hall. Good for you! It’s the biggest night of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses. But before you grab your Bible and head out the door, there are a couple of things you should know.
A historical look at how the baptism questions of Jehovah’s Witnesses changed over time
Baptism is one of the most important acts of faith in Christianity. In the New Testament it represents a person’s appeal to God for forgiveness and a clean conscience through faith in Jesus Christ.
“Baptism… now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but the appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Peter 3:21
Understanding the identity of God’s witnesses requires beginning with the structure and purpose of the Bible itself.
The Bible is divided into two major sections. The first is the Old Testament, often called the Hebrew Scriptures. The second is the New Testament, which Jehovah’s Witnesses refer to as the Christian Greek Scriptures.
The Hebrew Scriptures record Jehovah’s dealings with the nation of Israel. They contain the Law of Moses, the writings of the prophets, and the historical account of God’s covenant people. Through these writings we learn about Jehovah’s character, his purposes for mankind, and the moral standards he expected Israel to follow.
The Ganges Analogy: A Tale of Two Waters
Picture this: the Ganges River in India, revered as sacred yet tragically recognized as the second most polluted waterway on Earth. Now imagine you're desperately thirsty and have two choices for a drink.
...let God be found true, even if every man be found a liar - Romans 3:4
This biblical principle became my guiding light in late 2024, after decades of wrestling with failed prophecies, the 1975 disappointment, and the ever-shifting doctrine of "overlapping generations." As someone baptized in 1963 and raised within the Jehovah's Witness organization, I had known only the New World Translation my entire life.
In the October 2025 study edition of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Study Article 33 focused on “Accept Jehovah’s Love.”
At first glance, it seemed like a standard article. But if you read carefully—especially paragraphs 14–16—a profound truth emerges. Here are key quotes from that article:
“Did anyone notice it? Did you catch the point?” This truth has major implications for how we understand our relationship with God.
“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
--New International Version
First, I want to be clear: I have no hidden agenda. I am not trying to convert you to another religion, nor am I telling you to leave the Jehovah’s Witnesses faith. My only goal is for you to understand what the Bible itself says. While the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society claims to interpret the scriptures for you, I am begging you to look at the evidence for yourself.