Jehovahs Witnesses are a Christian denomination with unique beliefs that set them apart from other Christian groups. Here are some of their key beliefs, as summarized from various sources:
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God: Jehovahs Witnesses worship the one true and Almighty God, the Creator, whose name is Jehovah. They believe that Jehovah is the only true God, the creator of all things, and the "Universal Sovereign".
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Jesus: Jehovahs Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ is Gods agent, through whom sinful humans can be reconciled to God. They do not believe in the Trinity and teach that Jesus was created by God and not coexistent with Him. They believe that Jesus is not equal with God.
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Holy Spirit: Jehovahs Witnesses believe that the Holy Spirit is the name of Gods active force in the world. They do not believe that the Holy Spirit is a person, let alone God.
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Salvation: Jehovahs Witnesses believe that only Jehovahs Witnesses will be saved at the end of the world, and of those, only a limited number of the most faithful. They believe that those who acknowledge Jehovah in this life will become members of the millennial kingdom; those who reject him will not go to hell but will face total extinction.
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End Times: Jehovahs Witnesses believe that we have been in the end times since 1914 and that theirs is the only branch of the Christian faith that can offer salvation. They believe that the end of the world is coming soon.
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Death: Jehovahs Witnesses believe that death is not just the death of the physical body but also the death of the soul. They believe that when a person dies, he or she ceases to exist. The dead do not see or hear or think.
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Heaven: Jehovahs Witnesses believe that Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the faithful angels reside in the spirit realm. A relatively small number of people—144,000—will be resurrected to life in heaven to rule with Jesus in the Kingdom.
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Hell: Jehovahs Witnesses do not believe in Hell.
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Governing Body: Jehovahs Witnesses are directed by a small group of mature Christians who serve at their world headquarters, known as the Governing Body. The Governing Body provides direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide.
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Unity: Jehovahs Witnesses are globally united in their beliefs. They also work hard to have no social, ethnic, racial, or class divisions. Their unity allows for personal choice, though. Each Witness makes decisions in harmony with his or her own Bible-trained conscience.
Jehovahs Witnesses are known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and for refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider the use of Gods name vital for proper worship.
