OLAADEGBU:
The Word and The Watchtower: An Exegesis of John 1:1
by Matt Slick | Aug 13, 2010 | Jehovah's Witnesses, World Religions

The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, the governing body of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, claims that John 1:1 has been mistranslated in all major English Bibles and that it really denies the deity of Christ rather than affirming it. A careful walk through the text demonstrates that this JW claim is false.

Take a careful walk through the text here

OLAADEGBU:
The Word and The Watchtower: An Exegesis of John 1:1
by Matt Slick | Aug 13, 2010 | Jehovah's Witnesses, World Religions

The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, the governing body of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, claims that John 1:1 has been mistranslated in all major English Bibles and that it really denies the deity of Christ rather than affirming it. A careful walk through the text demonstrates that this JW claim is false.

Take a careful walk through the text here

Oga, carry your stupid post outta this thread.
Greek 2316 ,Theos mean God/a god.



Whenever Theos occurs more than once, "ho Theos" (the God) is referenced as Supreme God the Father while the other Theos is referenced as a god.
Bill Mounce did so Acts 12:22-23 & Acts 28:6.
Trinity GIBBERISH caused Bill Mounce to DUBIOUSLY OMIT "ho/(the) @John 1:1.


Jesus Christ and John says only the God Almighty is ho Theos, @ John 1:1, John 4:24, John 14:1,go to Bill Mounce Greek Interlinear Bible, published by your Trinity mentor.

OLAADEGBU:
Where to Begin

While this article does not intend to be exhaustive in its treatment of the many important Trinitarian texts that the Bible contains, it is within our scope to look deeply into (arguably) the most principal and foundational of all texts contained in the entire Bible concerning the nature of Christ–John 1:1.

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

This text from John’s Gospel is important in light of today’s highly religious and pluralistic atmosphere. The many heretical "offshoots" of Christianity which have appeared throughout recent history (especially in North America) are of significant importance as we consider John 1:1. More specifically, The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, otherwise known as the Jehovah's Witnesses, has from its very inception been unorthodox and heretical in its teaching and theology. For our concerns, then, we will look briefly at what they believe about Christ as well as their interpretation and translation of John 1:1.

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OLAADEGBU:
Where to Begin

While this article does not intend to be exhaustive in its treatment of the many important Trinitarian texts that the Bible contains, it is within our scope to look deeply into (arguably) the most principal and foundational of all texts contained in the entire Bible concerning the nature of Christ–John 1:1.

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

This text from John’s Gospel is important in light of today’s highly religious and pluralistic atmosphere. The many heretical "offshoots" of Christianity which have appeared throughout recent history (especially in North America) are of significant importance as we consider John 1:1. More specifically, The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, otherwise known as the Jehovah's Witnesses, has from its very inception been unorthodox and heretical in its teaching and theology. For our concerns, then, we will look briefly at what they believe about Christ as well as their interpretation and translation of John 1:1.

Continue reading here

OLAADEGBU:


Who is Christ for the Jehovah's Witnesses?

According to The Watchtower Society, Christ was "directly created by God."¹ Moreover, in answering the question, "Is the firstborn Son equal to God, as some believe?" they answer,

"This is not what the Bible teaches. As we noted in the preceding paragraph, the Son was created. Obviously, then, he had a beginning whereas Jehovah God has no beginning or end."²

Christ, to the Jehovah's Witnesses, is not eternal. That is, he had a beginning; and there was a time when he did not exist. Therefore, he is not God; but does this square with the biblical witness of John 1:1? We maintain that it does not.

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Janosky:

OLAADEGBU:


Stop throwing scripture references about when we know that you neither understand them nor trust in them for eternal life. Come out plain and tell us that it is your Watchtower magazine is what is your final authority.

Sifia pains of OLAADEGBU, deluded slave of 3 deities , LYING on Nairaland

John 17:7
"Now they know that EVERYTHING I have COMES FROM YOU."

John 17:24
"Father I want those you have GIVEN ME.....to see the GLORY YOU GAVE ME.... Before CREATION of the world"

Romans 11:35-36
"He (Jesus) CAME THROUGH THE FATHER"

Janosky:
Acts 12:22-23 & Acts 28:6= John 1:1 Ho Theos the God is Almighty Father.
The other being is a god.
The word is a god.

OLAADEGBU:


Who is Christ for the Jehovah's Witnesses?

According to The Watchtower Society, Christ was "directly created by God."¹ Moreover, in answering the question, "Is the firstborn Son equal to God, as some believe?" they answer,

"This is not what the Bible teaches. As we noted in the preceding paragraph, the Son was created. Obviously, then, he had a beginning whereas Jehovah God has no beginning or end."²

Christ, to the Jehovah's Witnesses, is not eternal. That is, he had a beginning; and there was a time when he did not exist. Therefore, he is not God; but does this square with the biblical witness of John 1:1? We maintain that it does not.

Continue reading here

MaxInDHouse:
Exegesis means to bring out the meaning of a text as it was intended by the original author!

After Jesus' baptism a voice came out from the heavens saying:
“This is my Son, the beloved, whom i have approved" Matthew 3:17
And in another place the same voice said:
“This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved. Listen to him.” Matthew 17:5

So according to the author of the book (Bible) all obedient mankind supposed to become disciples of His son as in following the footsteps of His only begotten Son! 1Peter 2:21

So please do you know any translation of the book (Bible) that's helping all adherents of the version to become zealous preachers and industrious teachers of God's word? James 2:18-26

Remember the meaning of the word Exegesis!

Emusan:


Okay!



How does this relate to the meaning of exegesis you gave above?



What is the correlation between this statement and the meaning of exegesis you gave above?



So it's translation that is helping JWs to be a zealous preachers and industrious teachers

But yet both you and your organization still cherrypick from other translations



But your post never addressed the meaning of exegesis

MaxInDHouse:
Oh thank you Emusan!

OLAADEGBU:


The New World Translation and John 1:1

While this article does not have within its scope a detailed treatise on how to pick and choose a good Bible translation, it should be noted that Jehovah’s Witnesses use a very faulty and inaccurate Bible translation known as The New World Translation (NWT). How does their translation render John 1:1? According to the NWT, this verse is translated as,

"In [the] beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god."

Notice the major difference between the NASB and the NWT's translation of the third clause: " . . . and the Word was a god." This is a significant shift between the two translations. The question needs to be asked: Is this variation warranted?

Now, of course, if we want to decide which translation is the best, it only makes sense to go to the original language in which the writers of the New Testament wrote. Since Koine Greek was the language in which John wrote his Gospel, it would do us well to look at how John wrote and arranged his words in this verse.

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OLAADEGBU:


A Sound Exegesis of the Text

It would be best to look at John 1:1 in parts and taking into account each clause one at a time. Once we understand what the text says and what John meant for it to mean, we can better compare that with what Jehovah’s Witnesses claim about the Person of Christ. What does the Greek say, then?

Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ λόγος, καὶ ὁ λόγος ἦν πρὸς τὸν θεόν, καὶ θεὸς ἦν ὁ λόγος.

Now for many, Greek is still Greek. An arrangement of unknown symbols means nothing to the average Christian; but what we would like to do is take you, the reader, through this simple, yet profound verse–one word at a time–and all the while equipping you with the information needed in order to translate properly.

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MaxInDHouse:


Do you believe in Jesus of Nazareth?
Well he said you don't have to go far, just observe the outcome of their works! Matt 7:16-18
Only the NWT has helped in erasing RACISM, POLITICS, MILITARY SERVICES from the hearts of it's users and turned them into zealous preachers and industrious teachers of God's word throughout the earth just as Jesus purposed. Matt 28:19-20; Act 1:8
So if you ask any sincere individual with Jesus's word in consideration, then only the NWT is authorized by the GOD of the Bible, any other thing is fruitless argument of no practical benefit!

MaxInDHouse:
Do you believe in Jesus of Nazareth?

Well he said you don't have to go far, just observe the outcome of their works! Matt 7:16-18

Only the NWT has helped in erasing RACISM, POLITICS, MILITARY SERVICES from the hearts of it's users and turned them into zealous preachers and industrious teachers of God's word throughout the earth just as Jesus purposed. Matt 28:19-20; Act 1:8

So if you ask any sincere individual with Jesus's word in consideration

then only the NWT is authorized by the GOD of the Bible

any other thing is fruitless argument of no practical benefit!

Emusan:

Yes! But do you?

MaxInDHouse:
The funny thing is you don't even know what BELIEVING (TRUSTING) in Jesus mean, so your case is really pathetic!

MaxInDHouse:

So you're OLAADEGBU!
Wonders shall never end!

OLAADEGBU:


The New World Translation and John 1:1

While this article does not have within its scope a detailed treatise on how to pick and choose a good Bible translation, it should be noted that Jehovah’s Witnesses use a very faulty and inaccurate Bible translation known as The New World Translation (NWT). How does their translation render John 1:1? According to the NWT, this verse is translated as,

"In [the] beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god."

Notice the major difference between the NASB and the NWT's translation of the third clause: " . . . and the Word was a god." This is a significant shift between the two translations. The question needs to be asked: Is this variation warranted?

Now, of course, if we want to decide which translation is the best, it only makes sense to go to the original language in which the writers of the New Testament wrote. Since Koine Greek was the language in which John wrote his Gospel, it would do us well to look at how John wrote and arranged his words in this verse.

Continue reading here

OLAADEGBU:


War games!

Janosky:


Slaves of the Council of Nicene GIBBERISH.
How many war games Jesus Christ do?

Emusan:

So you think only OLAADEGBU is your post ment for on Nairaland?
I asked someone a question on another thread few days ago and you answered the question, are you the person?
Hypocrite!

OLAADEGBU:


War games!

MaxInDHouse:

So you're OLAADEGBU!
Wonders shall never end!

cornelboy:

Emusan ti pada san
Kumuyi pikin.

MaxInDHouse:

Do you believe in Jesus of Nazareth?
Well he said you don't have to go far, just observe the outcome of their works! Matt 7:16-18
Only the NWT has helped in erasing RACISM, POLITICS, MILITARY SERVICES from the hearts of it's users and turned them into zealous preachers and industrious teachers of God's word throughout the earth just as Jesus purposed. Matt 28:19-20; Act 1:8
So if you ask any sincere individual with Jesus's word in consideration, then only the NWT is authorized by the GOD of the Bible, any other thing is fruitless argument of no practical benefit!

Emusan:

Yes! But do you?

MaxInDHouse:

The funny thing is you don't even know what BELIEVING (TRUSTING) in Jesus mean, so your case is really pathetic!

Emusan:

Funny enough, you knew I don't know, yet you still asked the question
Isn't your own case super pathetic?

MaxInDHouse:

I mentioned OLAADEGBU and posted a comment but surprisingly it's Emusan that came quoting exactly what i posted saying i asked him a question!
Above post is for OLAADEGBU but it's Emusan that quoted me:
Then i told him:
Then Emusan said:
So my brother God is exposing them o, Emusan is the same person behind the famous OLAADEGBU moniker o!