The Cult Known as

Jehovah's Witnesses

Theological Term This Cults Definition of the Theological Term
Christ Only at the time when Jesus was baptized did he become the Christ, or Messiah.
Death of Jesus A literal death of the man Jesus.
God The greatest personality in the universe, he is omnipotent and immutable, but not omnipresent.
Holy Spirit Denies the Holy Spirit's personality and deity; an active force of God.
Jesus

The first of God's creations; is considered to be the archangel Michael, but is not considered in any way to be equal with God the Father; he was only a perfect man.

Life After Death All who reject the Watchtower's message will be annihilated; there is no eternal punishment in hell; the dead are unconscious and inactive.
Resurrection of Jesus The bodily resurrection of Jesus did not occur; he was raised as a spirit creature.
Salvation Only conies through accepting their message, associating with the New World Society, and dedicating oneself to do the will of Jehovah.
Sin The transgression of God's law; all are born in sin.
Trinity Viewed as an unbiblical doctrine, with Satan as its originator.