Bible Students are hosting live interactive Conference Calls and webcasts. Some of these can be found at another site here: Saturday Conference Calls. You are invited to join us. Our purpose is not to attack JWs. We would like to have an open and friendly two-way dialogue with Jehovah’s Witnesses and Ex-JWs in these Webcasts and Conference Calls. In the Webcasts, our Abdobe Connect technology will allow you to anonymously type questions, comments and testimonies without fear of being identified by your local Elder, Circuit Overseer or the Governing Body. You will even be able to talk directly to us using your computer microphone. There is no charge for these events. If you cannot attend we will post a recording here. You will also have the option of talking to the host and guest after the interview, which will be for at least an hour.
Webcasts
- “After Armaggedon” – Who will Survive? Who will be Destroyed?
- Who Will Survive Armageddon? Only Those in the Jehovah’s Witness Organization (Ark)? Listen to the Feb 4 Conference Call
- April 20 – Early Watchtower History – Russell, Rutherford, Bible Students – Old Light vs. New Light
- Listen to – Dealing with Doubts and Uncertainties when Leaving the Watchtower
- History of the early Watchtower Organization from its Beginnings to the Rutherford Schism
- Celebrating the Memorial – Listen to the Conference Call Here
- CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AND JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
- Is the Great Pyramid the Bible in Stone or part of Satanic Worship?
- June 29 – JW Elder’s Policies for Discipline & Disfellowship Compared to the Bible – Conference Call
- Watch Video – Israel’s Tabernacle, Its Symbols and Meaning – also Read Book and Listen to Conference Call
- Watch the Faith’s Foundations Video Series – by Bible Student Productions
- Listen to “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Ideas on dealing with grief and comforting the berieved.
- June 16 Saturday evening – Who are the Real Witnesses of Jehovah?
- Ex-JWs Challenge Bible Students: Prove Jesus Returned in 1874!
- April 7 – Saturday Conference Call – OPEN FORUM! – You choose the topic – Ask any question – Share your point of view
- Has the Heavenly Call Ended? Or is it Still Wide Open? Jan 14 WEBCAST
- Heavenly or Earthly Call? – 144,000, Great Crowd & Other Sheep – Listen to June 5 Conference Call recording
- May 8 Conference Call – Did Jesus Die for ALL MEN or ‘all sorts of men’ (NWT)?25
- APRIL 10 – Ex-JW & Creator of Pastor-Russell.com Interviewed
- Feb 11 Webcast: Do the Bible Prophecies about Israel Apply to the Jehovah’s Witnesses?
- DEC 3 WEBCAST – REVIEW OF JW MOVIE – FAITH IN ACTION
- YOU CAN NOW LISTEN TO OUR NOV 5 WEBCAST – PERSONAL AND CONTROVERSIAL QUESTIONS WERE ASKED OF EX-JEHOVAH’S WITNESS ROLANDO RODRIGUEZ
- IN FIRST WEBCAST FORMER JEHOVHAH’S WITNESSES SHARES HOW HE BECAME A BIBLE STUDENT
One thing that stands out to me is you use the pagan religious symbol the cross. What is your stance on immoral sexual behavior such as homosexuality premarital sex adultry divorce out of wedlock birth rate all the things the bible condemns . Do you join political parties such as the republican party or the Democratic Party . Do you celebrate the old pagan Roman holiday of Christmas December 25th the celebration of the pagan Roman Sun God Saturnalia ? Just curious . Please reply .
P
Thank you for raising these important points. I’ll try to address them carefully.
The Cross:
While many associate it with Christianity, its origins and use in pagan cultures long before Christ are well documented. The Scriptures emphasize Christ’s sacrificial death, not the instrument itself. True worship focuses on the ransom, not symbols. Early Christians did not venerate the cross. The investigation into cross verses torture stake is complex and you can find more information at this link: https://www.beyondwatchtower.com/?s=torture+stake
Immoral Sexual Behavior:
Biblical standards of morality are upheld, condemning sexual immorality including premarital sex, adultery, and other forms of fornication as outlined in Scriptures like 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and Hebrews 13:4. Homosexuality is viewed through the lens of passages such as Leviticus 18:22 and Romans 1:26-27, which describe such acts as contrary to God’s design for human relations. Divorce is regrettable and often tied to human failings, with the Bible permitting it in cases like adultery (Matthew 19:9), though the ideal is lifelong fidelity in marriage as per Genesis 2:24. Out-of-wedlock births stem from fornication and are discouraged, with emphasis on repentance and pursuing purity. Personal scandals or allegations do not alter the scriptural call to holiness, but leaders are expected to exemplify moral integrity.
Political Parties:
Christians are warned against entanglement in worldly political systems, including joining parties like the Republican or Democratic Party, as this could divide loyalties from God’s Kingdom. The focus should be on spiritual matters and proclaiming the coming Millennial reign, remaining neutral in human governments (John 17:16; Daniel 2:44). Our hope is not in present political systems, but in God’s Kingdom. Human governments may accomplish some good, but they cannot bring lasting peace or righteousness. True Christians therefore give their primary allegiance to Christ, waiting for his reign to bless all the families of the earth (Genesis 22:18).
On Christmas:
The exact day of our Lord’s birth is not revealed in Scripture, and December 25 was indeed connected with heathen customs. Nevertheless, there is nothing sinful in setting aside a day to remember and rejoice in the birth of our Savior. As with the memorial of his death, the great point is to keep the heart fixed on the meaning — God’s gift of His Son for the world’s salvation (Luke 2:10–11; John 3:16). If a Christian family finds joy in using that season to reflect on these blessings and share goodwill, there is liberty in doing so. Regarding Christmas and holiday celebrations, you can find more at this link: https://www.beyondwatchtower.com/2018/12/01/was-j-f-rutherford-the-grinch-the-stole-christmas/
In all these things, our aim is to glorify God and to live in harmony with the spirit of Christ — not bound by the traditions of men, nor judging one another in matters where the Scriptures leave liberty (Romans 14:5–6).
Dear Brother,
Please send me the link or number to hook up for conference call.
Thank you and God bless,
Richard
Hi Richard. We no longer do the conference calls. However, you can email me at BibleStudents1@GMail.com for discussions.
You can go to the ChicagoBible.org for more information under About Us \ Contact us They have ZOOM Internet Bible Studies and meetings you can join on Sunday or weeknights.
You can join Bible Student conventions online here: https://www.brownbearsw.com/hosted/WB/Conventions