Sept. 15, 2025
Ep. 21: Jehovah’s Witnesses & The False Jesus Problem: Legalism & Why JW Theology Falls Apart
Jehovah’s Witnesses say no birthdays, no Christmas, no guns… but is that just quirky legalism, or a full-blown cult? In this episode of Deformed Theology, Jonathan and David dig into the origins, teachings, and contradictions of the JW movement. From false prophecies about the end of the world to denying the divinity of Christ, we ask the tough questions:
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Christian denomination or something else entirely?
What does the Bible actually say about holidays, modesty, and legalism?
How do their beliefs about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and salvation line up with Scripture?
And why do they believe only 144,000 people get to rule with Christ?
With humor, honest conversation, and biblical analysis, we break down what makes JW doctrine different from historic Christianity — and why it matters.
👉 Stick around for scripture, laughs, and maybe even a rant or two (house slippers included).
✝️ Resources mentioned in this episode:
Gospel Coalition: 11 Beliefs You Should Know About Jehovah’s Witnesses
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/the-11-beliefs-you-should-know-about-jehovahs-witnesses-when-they-knock-at-the-door/
Ligonier Ministries: Who Are the Jehovah’s Witnesses?
https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/field-guide-on-false-teaching-jehovahs-witnesses
📌 Subscribe for more conversations on cults, false teaching, and the beauty of the gospel.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Christian denomination or something else entirely?
What does the Bible actually say about holidays, modesty, and legalism?
How do their beliefs about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and salvation line up with Scripture?
And why do they believe only 144,000 people get to rule with Christ?
With humor, honest conversation, and biblical analysis, we break down what makes JW doctrine different from historic Christianity — and why it matters.
👉 Stick around for scripture, laughs, and maybe even a rant or two (house slippers included).
✝️ Resources mentioned in this episode:
Gospel Coalition: 11 Beliefs You Should Know About Jehovah’s Witnesses
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/the-11-beliefs-you-should-know-about-jehovahs-witnesses-when-they-knock-at-the-door/
Ligonier Ministries: Who Are the Jehovah’s Witnesses?
https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/field-guide-on-false-teaching-jehovahs-witnesses
📌 Subscribe for more conversations on cults, false teaching, and the beauty of the gospel.
