THE DEITY OF CHRIST Refuting Jehovah’s Witness doctrine concerning Jesus

Jehovah’s Witness Doctrine “Jesus was the first creation by God” “Jesus was the first creation by God”

Jesus was Creator Rev 3:14 – And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, “These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning (arche; ar- khay’) of the creation of God….” Rev 3:14 – And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, “These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning (arche; ar- khay’) of the creation of God….” “The first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’). “The first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’).

Jesus was Creator Luke 20:20 – So they watched Him, & sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might seize on His words, in order to deliver Him to the power (arche; ar-khay’) & the authority of the governor. Luke 20:20 – So they watched Him, & sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might seize on His words, in order to deliver Him to the power (arche; ar-khay’) & the authority of the governor. “The first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’). “The first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’).

Jesus was Creator 1 Cor 15:24 – Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule (arche; ar-khay’) & all authority & power. 1 Cor 15:24 – Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule (arche; ar-khay’) & all authority & power. “The first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’). “The first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’).

Jesus was Creator Eph 1:21 – far above all principality (arche; ar-khay’) & power & might & dominion, & every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come Eph 1:21 – far above all principality (arche; ar-khay’) & power & might & dominion, & every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come “The first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’). “The first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’).

Jesus was Creator John 1:3 – All things were made through Him, & without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:3 – All things were made through Him, & without Him nothing was made that was made. “The Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev 3:14)” means Jesus was “the first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’). “The Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev 3:14)” means Jesus was “the first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’).

Jesus was Creator Heb 1:3 – who being the brightness of His glory & the express image of His person, & upholding all things by the word of His power… Heb 1:3 – who being the brightness of His glory & the express image of His person, & upholding all things by the word of His power… “The Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev 3:14)” means Jesus was “the first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’). “The Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev 3:14)” means Jesus was “the first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’).

Jesus was Creator Col 1:16 – For by Him all things were created that are in heaven & that are on earth, visible & invisible,... All things were created through Him & for Him. Col 1:16 – For by Him all things were created that are in heaven & that are on earth, visible & invisible,... All things were created through Him & for Him. “The Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev 3:14)” means Jesus was “the first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’). “The Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev 3:14)” means Jesus was “the first in rank & authority,” that is, the head of something (arche; ar-khay’).

Jesus was Creator Col 1:15 – He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Col 1:15 – He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Jesus holds the rank of a firstborn son, because He was given authority (Matt 28:18; Col 1:16-20). Jesus holds the rank of a firstborn son, because He was given authority (Matt 28:18; Col 1:16-20). David: (Psa 89:19-29, 27) David: (Psa 89:19-29, 27) Israel (Exo 4:18-23, 22) Israel (Exo 4:18-23, 22)

Jehovah’s Witness Doctrine “Jesus was the first creation by God” “Jesus was the first creation by God” “Through Him all other things were created” “Through Him all other things were created”

Jesus was Creator Col 1:16 – For by Him all things were created that are in heaven & that are on earth, visible & invisible,... All things were created through Him & for Him. Col 1:16 – For by Him all things were created that are in heaven & that are on earth, visible & invisible,... All things were created through Him & for Him. The NWT add the word “other”, which is NOT in the Greek text. The NWT add the word “other”, which is NOT in the Greek text. God says, “Do not add to My Word!” – Gen 3:4; Deut 4:2; Pro 30:5-6; Rev 22:18-19 God says, “Do not add to My Word!” – Gen 3:4; Deut 4:2; Pro 30:5-6; Rev 22:18-19

Jehovah’s Witness Doctrine “Jesus was the first creation by God” “Jesus was the first creation by God” “Through Him all other things were created” “Through Him all other things were created” “A mighty God, but not Almighty God, Jehovah” “A mighty God, but not Almighty God, Jehovah”

Jesus was Creator Isa 9:6 (Jesus) – For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; & the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty [gibbor] God [El], Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isa 9:6 (Jesus) – For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; & the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty [gibbor] God [El], Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isa 10:21 (Jehovah) – The remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the [definite article not in Hebrew text] Mighty [gibbor] God [El] (cf. Jer 32:18). Isa 10:21 (Jehovah) – The remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the [definite article not in Hebrew text] Mighty [gibbor] God [El] (cf. Jer 32:18).

Jesus was Creator John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, & the Word was with God, & the word was God”. John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, & the Word was with God, & the word was God”. The NWT adds the definite article “a”, which is NOT in the Greek text. The NWT adds the definite article “a”, which is NOT in the Greek text. The NWT does not add the definite article to these verses in John 1:6, 12, 13, 18. The NWT does not add the definite article to these verses in John 1:6, 12, 13, 18.

Jehovah’s Witness Doctrine “Jesus was the first creation by God” “Jesus was the first creation by God” “Through Him all other things were created” “Through Him all other things were created” “A mighty God, but not Almighty God, Jehovah” “A mighty God, but not Almighty God, Jehovah” “Jesus is lesser than Jehovah” “Jesus is lesser than Jehovah”

Jesus was Creator Phil 2:5-6 – Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God... Phil 2:5-6 – Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God... The NWT: “existing in God’s form, gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal with God” The NWT: “existing in God’s form, gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal with God”

Jesus was Creator Phil 2:7-8 – but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, & coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself & became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Phil 2:7-8 – but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, & coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself & became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Paul was demonstrating the humility of Jesus. Paul was demonstrating the humility of Jesus.

Jesus was Creator The Watchtower Society, Jesus “gave no consideration” to seizing equality with God when Jesus had no chance of being equal to God. The Watchtower Society, Jesus “gave no consideration” to seizing equality with God when Jesus had no chance of being equal to God. What is humble about Jesus NOT doing what He COULD NOT do? What is humble about Jesus NOT doing what He COULD NOT do? However, when (King) Creator becomes Servant – THAT IS HUMILTY! However, when (King) Creator becomes Servant – THAT IS HUMILTY!

Jesus was Creator Phil. 2:5-8 (KJV & NKJV) Phil. 2:5-8 (KJV & NKJV) Jesus did not grasp, clutch or cling to His rightful place of honor & dignity in Heaven to the extent that He was unwilling to fulfill His Father’s will on earth. Jesus did not grasp, clutch or cling to His rightful place of honor & dignity in Heaven to the extent that He was unwilling to fulfill His Father’s will on earth.

Jesus was Creator Col 2:9 – For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Col 2:9 – For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Adam Clarke – "The fullness of the Godhead dwelt in Christ 'bodily,' as opposed to the Jewish tabernacle, or temple; truly and really, in opposition to types and figures; not only effectively, as God dwells in good men, but substantially or personally, by the strictest union, as the soul dwells in the body; so that God and man are one Christ." Adam Clarke – "The fullness of the Godhead dwelt in Christ 'bodily,' as opposed to the Jewish tabernacle, or temple; truly and really, in opposition to types and figures; not only effectively, as God dwells in good men, but substantially or personally, by the strictest union, as the soul dwells in the body; so that God and man are one Christ."

Jesus was God on earth Jesus was God on earth Co-existent – Co-eternal Same nature as the Father