The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Jehovah's Witness

If you want to have a serious conversation with one who is a Jehovah's Witness, and not have them talking at you without you having any input to the conversation, then you will be better prepared after you read this book.

I see from the various reviews that Jehovah's Witnesses are not pleased with this book! Rest assured that is an EXCELLENT sign! Since the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society opposes this book, that means it's a worthwhile read. How so? Their opposition GUARANTEES this book contains information the Witnesses don't wish you to know about. I'm a former Jehovah's Witness and I was taught 'Theocratic Warfare' when I was in the Watchtower Cult. This refers to the practice of 'lying for the truth,' of saying whatever you have to say, even lying through your teeth to protect the public image and teachings of the Watchtower Society. You will also enjoy I Was A Teenage Jehovah's Witness!

Alright, everyone, just calm down. First, Ron rocks and I love this book. Second, if you hate the book, don't just throw a bunch of insults around. Do yourselves (and the rest of us) a favor and EXPLAIN WHY. This means you point out specific issues (and page numbers) the author brings up and show us why they are factually incorrect. If you can't do THAT MUCH, then you are just embarrassing yourself (and those you represent). BTW, that is a classical method of critique; not one the Cults (or American educators) encourage people to know, much less use.

I have noticed that the books on witnessing to JW and Mormons get "bad" reviews, not from real readers as much as gungho JW and Mormons trying to stop us from knowing how to witness the truth to them. This is a good book. If you don't agree with the literature, don't bad mouth it, if you are secure in your faith you won't be upset with those of us who are also secure & must deal with the door to door religious people who insist on talking to me. I plan on being ready for them, how about YOU?

If you don't know where to start with witnessing, Rhodes will launch you into an educated beginning.Rhodes has addressed priorities in sharing Christian truths with Jehovah's Witnesses concerning: the Watchtower Society, the New World Translation, God's name, Jesus as God, the Holy Spirit as God, the Trinity, salvation by grace through faith, the people of God, the afterlife and hell, and (most significantly) a relationship with Jesus Christ as life-changing. Rhodes summarizes Watchtower beliefs on each topic. He then offers brief, Biblical responses to the Watchtower views, organizing his information by icons in each chapter for quick-referencing. He also provides cross-references to his earlier work, "Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses."I think this book would be very helpful in developing a long-term, topical method of witnessing to a JW family member or friend. However, I would suggest balancing Rhodes' strategy with those found in additional books, such as Wilbur Lingle's "Approaching Jehovah's Witnesses in Love" and books by David Reed. Successful witnessing requires sensitivity, love, and a broad base of knowledge of the Witnesses.