num_pages: 303
description: REVIEW:One of the toughest things to do when in dialogue with a Jehovah's Witness is to document your claims. For example it does very little good to attempt to argue against the false prophecies of 1914 and 1975 without actual documentation. Even if you have the quotes the JW might think that you somehow took them out of context. This is why Art Barrett's book is so valuable. He provides actual photocopies for the JW to see the errors for himself.One of the problems many of us have in witnessing to JW's is to get them to think for themselves. With the Watchtower as their authority (they won't admit this of course) they will most likely not be persuaded by biblical arguments. That is why many have such difficulties. But if you can demonstrate that the Watchtower is unreliable then you can actually engage the JW in a two way conversation and allow them to think things through without the WT.Even though this documentation is available in this book it must be handled with discernment. Attempting to argue against the false prophecies on your first meeting with a particular JW might just ruin an opportunity for a second meeting. Remember the JW's aren't interested in people who are just out to disprove the WT. They want people who are seeking answers. That is why a relationship should first be built with the JW. And when they find that they can trust you as a genuine person then you can lovingly and firmly expose the WT errors.Over all this is an extremely valuable book. Not only does it provide documentation but it is written in a dialogue format between a JW and a Christian. This allows the reader to see both sides and be prepared for many of the rebuttals that a JW might offer in a conversation. The material is very easy to read and will provide the beginning apologist to have a good foundational grasp on the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses.
language: English
title: The Watchtower Files: Dialogue with a Jehovah's Witness
publisher: Bethany House Publishers