Approaching Jehovah's Witnesses in Love: How to Witness Effectively Without Arguing Paperback – July 1, 2004

This book is a treasure written by a gentleman who is himself a treasure and with whom I've had the great pleasure to speak. He has been a missionary (25y) in Japan and has spent his life loving and teaching others of God's great love for them.I've read and have a number of books on this subject and this author speaks from a loving, compassionate heart to those that have been confused with the Watchtower doctrines, as well as giving clear, knowledgeable explanation as to clarification of that confusion. Those opinions that state that he doesn't know his subject are, indeed, themselves obviously lacking in familiarity of both WT and Biblical doctrines. If you have a love for and desire to reach the precious souls that are confused and spreading unbiblical doctrines and false, twisted assumptions imposed upon the true gospel message, this book is an ideal choice.The Amazon seller had this great resource out to me in a flash and as always I so appreciate Amazon and their associates.Thanks so much with blessings, pb

This writer has a great approach, when dealing with the subject.

This book provides good though-provoking questions on doctrinal points to bring up regarding Watchtower theology. More importantly than the content, Wilbur emphasizes a different approach on how one brings up these points. When discussing religious beliefs, there is a tendency to want to "win" the argument at all costs. Wilbur reminds the reader that a person joins a religious community either by a) being born into it or b) having some emotional need met. The actual doctrine is rarely the initial drawing factor.Wilbur emphasizes establishing a long-term relationship with the Jehovah Witness. It is only through friendship and a Christ-like love that you will be able to penetrate a closed mind and get them to think critically about what the Watchtower teaches. Jesus said that we (his followers) will be known by our love; this book captures this idea in an insightful way.

I already own this book. I was purchasing for my Sister. We have JW's in our family. It was very insightful. I had no idea they had as many contradictions to the true word of God in their teachings. It's sad to see so many misled... We should pray always. Jesus tells us in John 14:6,7 "..I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life: no one cometh to the Father it by me. If you had learned to know Me, you would have known My Father also.And if anyone tries to tell you different I just have this to say: Romans 3:4 "Let God be true and every man a liar."

It has some older information that can't really be used today, at least in America, but overall, it is a pretty insightful book!

This is a drawn out method, but it works, as I can attest. Ask leading questions (not about doctrine, where they have the answers memorized) that lead them to think. In my case the Holy Ghost Repair Service of Denver worked on me for three months to lead me from Hinduism to Christianity. At times I became frustrated, but there was not one argument in the whole three months.The author provides hundreds of questions and possible answers they might give - including staring at you blankly since no one ever asked about that before.

I would recommend this to anyone that knows a Jehovah's Witness. The best way to get to their hearts is with love, confrontation and arguments won't get us anywhere. This book tells you how to do that and make them see the truth and light with patience and love. It has great information about the Watchtower, their shady history that needs to be known and great bible verses to share with the JW. Make sure to always be in prayer as you lead your friend to the real truth!

I really liked it very informative

Very useful publication. Having been a Watchtower bible student I thought I knew everything about the organisation but I learnt a lot from this book. It has radically altered my approach to friends who are Jehovah's Witnesses and my approach to those who ring my doorbell. I think this book should be required reading for all bible believing Christians who have a heart for leading those within the Watctower organisation to salvation in Christ Jesus.

Mr. Lingle knows well that about which he writes. If this is one's intention then this book is very honest and helpful.

Excellent book on the subject, a very helpful book, on a difficult and complicated cult.

This book is very inaccurate on the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. In the following examples he states their beliefs wrongly:Page 68 "They teach... The son who lives in heaven has no relationship with or similarity to Jesus Christ who lived on this earth." Not true. They believe Jesus is the son of God. I verified this on their website.Page 69 "They teach that Jesus was only a man." No they believe he was in heaven first before coming to earth. Again verified on the JW website.Page 70 "They claim that Jesus and Adam have the same rank." Again wrong.Page 72 "They say that Christ did not die for personal sins". The JW website says they believe he did.The purpose of this book as the front cover says is "How to Witness Effectively Without Arguing". In order to be effective you need accurate facts about their beliefs and teachings. If you cannot get your facts straight they will not listen to you on the facts about the Bible you do have straight.Is that the purpose of this book?

It was exactly what I hoping to find and much much more. Made me very equipped to do just what the book title suggests.