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14:27; 16:33; Ro. 5:1; Ep. 2:13-19; Col. 1:20). In the lake of fire. (9) The Jehovah’s Witnesses are the only
N.T. God is often called the God of peace (Ro. 15:13; true Christians. (10) Only a few Christians will go to
16:20; 2 Co. 13:11; Ph. 4:9; 1 Th. 5:23; 2 Th. 3:16; He. heaven. (11) Some will have a second chance for
13:20). Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6). The salvation after death. (12) Christians should not serve in
gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ is the gospel of the military or show honor governments such as
peace (Ro. 10:15). [See God, Gospel, Jehovah, Peace.] saluting the flag. These teachings are contrary to the
JEHO VAH- TSIDKENU ( J e h o v a h i s o u r Bible. The JWs must be marked and rejected (Ro
righteousness). A name given prophetically to the Lord 16:17-18). [For refutation of the false JW beliefs see
Jesus Christ (Je. 23:6). It is another proof of Christ’s Death, False Teaching, Gospel, Grace, Heaven, Hell,
deity. The name is also applied prophetically to Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Justification, Judgment,
Jerusalem (Je. 33:15-16). After Christ returns and sets Salvation, Soul, Spirit.]
up His throne in Jerusalem, His city will be called after JEHOZABAD (the Lord has given). 1 Ch. 26:4.
His own name—the Lord our righteousness. [See God, I JEHOZADAK (the justice of God). 1 Ch. 26:4.
Am, Immanuel, Jehovah, Jesus Christ.] JEHU (the Lord He is). A king of Israel (2 Ki. 9-10).
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES. These false teachers JEHUBBAH (hiding). 1 Ch. 7:34.
originated with a man named Charles Taze Russell in
1884 in America. Until 1931 they were known as the JEHUCAL, JUCAL (he became superior, mighty). Je.
Russellites, Millennial Dawn People, and International 37:3.
Bible Students. The headquarters was moved to JEHUD (praise, place of renown). Jos. 19:45.
Brooklyn, New York, in 1909. In 1916, Joseph JEHUDI (God my praise). Je. 36:14.
Rutherford became president. In 1939, the name was JEHUDIJAH (praising of God). 1 Ch. 4:18.
changed to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. The JEHUSH (a congregation, a flock). 1 Ch. 8:39.
Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) have a strongly centralized JEIEL, JEHIEL (God lives, carried away of God). 1
leadership, with the congregations directed from the Ch. 5:7.
headquarters in New York. A traveling minister preaches
in about 20 congregations in a circuit, spending about a JEKABZEEL (God will gather). Ne. 11:25.
week at each one. Their meeting houses are called JEKAMEAM (congregation of the people). 1 Ch.
Kingdom Halls. 24:23.
The Jehovah’s Witnesses claim to be the only true JEKAMIAH (flock of God, God will rise). 1 Ch. 2:41.
church today and are very aggressive in promoting their JEKUTHIEL (reverence toward God). 1 Ch. 4:18.
beliefs, having churches and missionaries throughout JEMIMA (a dove, affectionate). Job 42:14.
the world. Full-time preachers give at least 90 hours per JEMUEL (God circumcised). Greek form of Jephthah
month to proclaiming the JW faith. Missionaries donate (He. 11:32). [See Jephthah.]
at least 140 hours per month. Most JW preachers
JEOPARDY. To be in danger; peril (Ju. 5:18; 2 Sa.
provide their own support. 23:17; 1 Ch. 11:19; Lk. 8:23; 1 Co. 15:30).
The JWs have produced an amazing amount of
literature. The Watchtower, official JW journal, has a JEPHTHAH (he opened). A judge of Israel (Ju. 11:1
circulation of more than 13 million. More than one —12:7).
billion Bibles, books, and leaflets have been distributed JEPHUNNEH (he beheld). Nu. 13:6.
in at least 176 languages since 1920. Approximately 3.4 JERAH (the moon, month, pleasant odor). Ge.
million Witnesses are active in distribution work 10:26.
throughout the world (770,000 in the U.S.). There are JERAHMEEL (God pities). 1 Ch. 2:9.
more than 46,000 congregations in 98 countries JERED (ruling, a descent). 1 Ch. 1:2.
worldwide. JEREMAI (he exalted). Ezr. 10:33.
Some of the False Doctrines Held by Jehovah’s JEREMIAH (God is the exalted One). The prophet
Witnesses: (1) They reject the Trinity, saying that Jesus is who wrote the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations (2
not God and the Holy Spirit is not a Person, but a force. Ch. 35:25; 36:12, 21, 22; Ezr. 1:1; Je. 1:1; Da. 9:2; Mt.
(2) Jesus was created. (3) Jesus was not bodily 2:17; 16:14; 27:9).
resurrected but was resurrected as a spirit being. (4)
Jesus is no longer a man. (5) Jesus will not return to JEREMOTH (elevations, high places). Ezr. 10:26.
earth literally and physically. (6) Salvation is by grace JEREMY (God is exalted). An abbreviated English
PLUS works. (7) The dead are asleep in the graves and form of Jeremiah (Mt. 2:17). [See Jeremiah.]
are not in heaven or hell. (8) Satan and the wicked will JERIAH, JERIJAH (God looks with favor). 2 Ch.
not suffer eternal torment, but will be burned up in the 26:31.

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