QUESTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BE BAPTIZED

First part. The fundamental biblical teachings

Studying with the Jehovah's Witnesses has allowed him to know the truth and be a friend of God. Now he has faith and is waiting.
to live forever in Paradise. Furthermore, he has come to understand that Jehovah has a people on Earth.
And as part of the congregation, enjoy many blessings already.

As you prepare for baptism, it will be helpful to review some basic teachings of the Bible with the elders (Heb. 6: )
May the Lord reward all that he does for knowing Him and grant him eternal life (John 17:3).

Who is the true God?

And you know today, and you have to bring back to your heart, that Jehovah is the true God in the heavens above and over
and the earth below. There is no other” (Deut. 4:39).

Although there are those who are called 'gods', whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many 'gods' and many
For us, there is only one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we are.
for there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we exist through him” (1 Cor. 8:5, 6).

Other texts: Ps. 83:18; Is. 43:10-12.

2. What are some of the wonderful qualities of Jehovah?

God is love (1 John 4:8).

The Rock, perfect is His activity, for all His ways are justice. God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice.
"He is just and upright" (Deut. 32:4).

Oh, the depth of the riches and the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments!
"How unsearchable are his judgments!" (Rom. 11:33).

Oh Lord Sovereign Jehovah! Behold, you yourself have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your arm.
extended. The whole matter is not too wonderful for you” (Jer. 32:17).

3. What expressions does the Bible use for us to understand the authority that Jehovah has?

The Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King; he himself will save us.
22).

Have you not come to know, or have you not heard? Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God forever.
undefined. He does not get tired or weary. His understanding cannot be fathomed” (Is. 40:28).

4. What does it mean to give Jehovah exclusive devotion? Why is he the only one who deserves it?

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
s" (Mar. 12:30).

Jesus said to [Satan]: 'It is written: "You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve."
and render sacred service" (Luke 4:8).
You are worthy, Lord, our God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things.
And by your will they existed and were created” (Rev. 4:11).

Other texts: Ex. 20:4, 5; Acts 17:28.

5. What feelings should we have towards the name of God?

Certainly I will extol you, O my God the King, and certainly I will bless your name forever and ever.
Always. I will bless you all day long, yes, and certainly praise your name forever and ever
145:1, 2)

Therefore, you should pray in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name'
at. 6:9).

Ex. 20:7.

6. Why is it essential for us to use the name of God when we worship Him?

Symeón has fully explained how God for the first time directed His attention to the nations to take out from among them
"a people for His name" (Acts 15:14).

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Rom. 10:13).

Psalm 91:14

7. What will Jehovah do to sanctify his name? How can we contribute to the sanctification of his name?

Certainly, I will be magnified and sanctified, and I will make myself known before the eyes of many nations; and I will...
that you may know that I am the Lord” (Ezek. 38:23).

Let them be ashamed and disturbed forever, and let them be put to shame and perish; so that people may know that you, cu
His name is Jehovah, you alone are the Most High over all the earth” (Ps. 83:17, 18).

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
27:11).

Other texts: Ezek. 36:16-18; 1 Pet. 2:12.

8. Why is it wrong to make images of God or use images in our worship?

You shall not make for yourself a carved image, any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or that is
in the earth below or in the waters below the earth. You must not bow down to them or be induced to serve them.
for I the Lord your God am a jealous God” (Deut. 5:8, 9).

I am Jehovah. That is my name; and I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to graven images.
Is. 42:8.

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24)

"For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Cor. 5:7).

9. What does it mean to dedicate oneself to Jehovah? Have you told Jehovah in prayer that you wish to dedicate yourself to him?

'Look! I have come [...] to do your will, O God.' [...] 'Look! I have come to do your will.'
9).

Jesus said to his disciples, 'If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross.
"And follow me continually" (Matt. 16:24).

10. Who is Jesus Christ?

In response, Simon Peter said, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God' (Matt. 16:16).

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for by him all other things were created.
were created in the heavens and on the earth, the visible things and the invisible things, whether they be thrones, or rulers
rivers, or governments, or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him” (Col. 1:15, 16).

Otros textos: Juan 1:1, 2, 14; Hech. 2:36.

11. What place does Jesus occupy in relation to Jehovah? What authority has God given him?

I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am.

Keep in you this mindset that was also in Christ Jesus, who, although he existed in the form of God
he did not consider it robbery to be equal with God. No; rather, he emptied himself.
and took the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men. More than that, when he found himself in a way of
He humbled himself and became obedient to death, yes, death on a tree of torment. For this same reason, t
Also, God exalted him to a superior position and graciously gave him the name that is above every other name.
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven and of those on earth
and of those who are under the earth, and acknowledge openly that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God
"is the Father" (Phil. 2:5-11).

Other texts: Dan. 7:13, 14; John 14:10, 11; 1 Cor. 11:3.

12. Why did Jesus come to Earth?

The Son of Man did not come to be ministered to, but to minister and to give His soul as a ransom in exchange for many.
for many" (Matt. 20:28).

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
"have eternal life" (John 3:16).

He saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!'
9).

For this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth

13. Why do we need the rescue, and how does it benefit you?

Through him we have redemption through his blood, yes, the forgiveness of our offenses
. 1:7).
The love that Christ has compels us, because this is what we have judged, that one man died for all; thus p
Yes, all had died; and he died for all so that those who live no longer live for themselves, but for the one who died for them.
and was raised up" (2 Cor. 5:14, 15).

Otros textos: Rom. 3:23; 1 Juan 4:11.

14. What is the Holy Spirit? What has been done thanks to the Holy Spirit?

The active force of God was moving back and forth over the surface of the waters" (Gen. 1:2).

No prophecy of Scripture comes from any private interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man.
for it was not by the will of man, but holy men spoke of God as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:20, 21

Everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them.
"to speak in" (Acts 2:4).

15. What does the Holy Spirit do for us today?

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea.
Judea, and in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8).

Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, for...
to shepherd the congregation of God" (Acts 20:28).

It is to us that God has revealed them through his Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, even
the deep things of God" (1 Cor. 2:10).

The fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, great patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against
against such things there is no law (Gal. 5:22, 23).

Other texts: Matt. 10:19, 20; John 14:26.

16. What is the Kingdom of God?

In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will establish a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom of my
or it will not be passed on to any other people. He will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and he himself will endure until a time.
"indefinable" (Dan. 2:44).

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10).

Other texts: Is. 9:7; John 18:36.

17. What blessings will the Kingdom bring to the Earth and to humanity?

[God] will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore.
previous things have passed away" (Rev. 21:4).

The nursing child will certainly play over the hole of the cobra; and over the opening for the light of a viper.
A weaned child will really put his own hand. They will do no harm nor cause any destruction throughout my...
holy mountain" (Is. 11:8, 9).
Other texts: Is. 26:9; 65:21, 22.

What does it mean to seek first the Kingdom?

"Do not accumulate treasures for yourselves on earth [...]. Rather, accumulate treasures for yourselves in heaven [...]. No one can ...
and serve as a slave to two masters [...]. You cannot serve as slaves to God and to Wealth [...]. For that reason,
Do not worry and say, 'What shall we eat?', or 'What shall we drink?', or 'What shall we wear?'. For...
And all these are the things for which the nations strive with zeal” (Matt. 6:19-32).

The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy
What he has, goes and sells how many things he has, and buys that field. Again: the kingdom of heaven is like a...
a traveling merchant who was searching for excellent pearls. Upon finding a pearl of great value, he left and quickly sold everything.
the things he had, and bought it" (Matt. 13:44-46).

Other texts: Matt. 16:24; 19:27-29.

19. Why do we know that we are living in the last days and that the Kingdom of God is reigning?

While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately, and said: 'Tell us: What...
What will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?” (Matt. 24:3).

In the coming days, critical times will be presented, difficult to manage. Because men will be lovers of themselves.
isms, money lovers, boastful, proud, blasphemous, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, disloyal, yes
to have natural affection, unwilling to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of good, treacherous
fans, stubborn, swollen with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, having a form
of pious devotion, but resulting false to its power; and from these turn away" (2 Tim. 3:1-5).

Other texts: Matt. 24:4-14; Rev. 6:1-8; 12:1-12.

20. Who is the Devil? What is the origin of the Devil and his demons?

The great dragon was thrown down, the original serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the world.
"to all the inhabited earth" (Rev. 12:9).

He was a murderer when he began, and he did not remain firm in the truth, because the truth is not in him. When he speaks...
to the lie, he speaks according to his own disposition, for he is a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:44).

To the angels who did not keep their original position, but abandoned their own proper dwelling place,
has reserved them with eternal chains under dense darkness for the judgment of the great day" (Jud. 6).

Other texts: Job 1:6; 2:1.

21. How did Satan challenge Jehovah and his government in the Garden of Eden? What did he accuse the faithful Job of later on?
?

The serpent [...] began to say to the woman: 'Is it really the case that God has said you must not eat
And every tree of the garden?'. To this, the woman said to the serpent: 'We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden.
I said regarding eating from the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, God has said: 'You must not eat from it, no, no
they must touch it so that they do not die.” Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will positively not die. Because God
Behold, on the same day that you eat from it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.
"good and evil" (Gen. 3:1-5).
Satan answered the Lord and said: 'Has Job feared God for nothing? Have you not put a protective hedge around him?
the edge of him and around his house and around everything he has [...]? The work of his hands you have blessed, and his gain
It has spread across the earth. But, to change things up, feel free to reach out your hand, touch everything it has, and see if it doesn't...
"curse you to your face" (Job 1:9-11).

Satan answered the Lord and said, 'Skin for skin, and all that a man has he will give for his life.'
soul. To vary, reach out your hand, and touch her bone and her flesh, and see if she does not curse you to your face'
Job 2:4, 5

22. How do we support Jehovah and his governance and demonstrate that what Satan says about the servants is a lie?
of God?

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
27:11.

"Do not even think on my part that I declare you just! Until I expire, I will not remove my integrity from myself!"
b 27:5).

Other texts: Psalms 26:11; James 4:7.

23. According to Jehovah's judgment, what awaits Satan and his demons?

I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will crush your head.
and you will bruise his heel” (Gen. 3:15).

For his part, the God who gives peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. May the undeserved kindness of
Our Lord Jesus be with you

I saw an angel descending from heaven with the key to the abyss and a great chain in his hand. And he seized the dragon, the
the original serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years" (Rev. 20:1, 2).

The devil that was deceiving them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where both the wild beast were already.
like the false prophet” (Rev. 20:10).

24. Mention some of the spiritualist practices that we Christians reject.

"There should not be found among you anyone who makes their son or daughter pass through the fire, nor anyone who employs divination, practices...
neither a magician nor anyone who seeks charms or sorcery, nor anyone who binds others with malefice nor anyone who consults
a spirit medium or a professional forecaster of events nor anyone who asks the dead
, 11).

As for the cowards and those who have no faith and those who are repugnant in their filthy deeds, and murderers and fornicators
Those who practice spiritism, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone.
This means the second death" (Rev. 21:8).

25. What is the soul? Can the soul die?

The Lord God proceeded to form man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man
became a living soul" (Gen. 2:7).

Look! All the souls... they belong to me. Just like the soul of the father, so too the soul of the son... to me
The soul that sins... it shall die itself” (Ezekiel 18:4).
26. What is sin? Why are we all sinners?

Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.

Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death extended
"for all have sinned" (Rom. 5:12).

Psalm 51:5.

27. What should you do if you commit a grave sin?

Finally, I confessed my sin to you, and I did not hide my error. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.'
al. 32:5).

Is there any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the congregation, and let them pray over him, anointing him
anointing with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. Also, if
if he had committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, openly confess your sins to one another and pray for each other
for others, so that they may be healed. The prayer of the righteous man, when it is in action, has great power” (James 5:14-
6).

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
ov. 28:13).

28. What should our attitude be towards sin?

Do not let sin continue to reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires. For e
Sin should not be master over you, since you are not under law, but under grace.” (Rom. 6:12, 14).

29. What is death?

By the sweat of your brow you will eat bread until you return to the ground, because from it you were taken. For you are dust and to dust
for dust you shall return" (Gen. 3:19).

The living are aware that they will die; but as for the dead, they have no awareness of anything at all.
"For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten" (Eccl. 9:5).

Other texts: Psalm 146:4; Ecclesiastes 3:19, 20; 9:10; John 11:11-14.

30. Why do we die?

Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread
for all have sinned” (Rom. 5:12).

The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23).

31. What hope is there for the dead?

I have hope in God, a hope that they also harbor, that there will be resurrection too.
of the just as of the unjust” (Acts 24:15).
Do not marvel at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in the memorial tombs will hear his voice.
and they will come out, those who did good deeds to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection
in the judgment” (John 5:28, 29).

32. How many people will be resurrected in heaven?

And I saw, and, behold!, the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand having their names written in
They are facing the name of him and the name of his Father. And they are singing as if it were a new song before the tr
no and before the four living creatures and the elders; and no one could dominate that song except for the hundred
forty-four thousand, who have been bought from the earth” (Rev. 14:1, 3).

33. What will those who are resurrected in heaven do?

"You made them a kingdom and priests for our God, and they will reign on the earth" (Rev. 5:10).

They sat on thrones, and there were those who sat on them, and they were given power to judge. [...] And they came to live, and reigned with.
the Christ for a thousand years. Blessed and holy is anyone who has part in the first resurrection; over these the death will
the under has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years" (Rev. 20:
, 6).

Rev. 22:5.

34. What future does God offer to humanity?

He went on to say, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' And he said to him, 'Truly I say to you today: You will be'
‘with Me in Paradise’” (Luke 23:42, 43).

I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before the throne, and scrolls were opened. But another scroll was opened;
And the dead were judged according to the things written in the scrolls according to their deeds.
the sea gave up the dead that were in it, and Death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and they were judged
and judged individually according to their deeds” (Rev. 20:12, 13).

Rev. 21:1-4.

35. Why should we firmly believe in the resurrection?

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, fear the one who can.
and to destroy both soul and body in hell" (Matt. 10:28).

QUESTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BE BAPTIZED

Second part. The just laws of Jehovah

The study of the Bible has allowed him to know what Jehovah expects of you and what you must do to live up to it.
just norms. Because of this, he has made changes in his behavior and in his way of seeing life. He has decided to do what
And God commands, and that is why he can serve as a minister of the good news.

Reviewing the following points will help you keep Jehovah's standards in mind. It will also remind you of some.
things you must do if you want to be a servant of his. Lastly, he will engrave in your heart the importance of always acting
with a good conscience and for the glory of Jehovah (2 Cor. 1:12; 1 Tim. 1:19; 1 Pet. 3:16, 21).

What is the Christian norm regarding marriage?

In response, he said: 'Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female and said: "For this
The man shall leave his father and mother and cling to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." Therefore already
they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no man separate.' (Matt.
9:4-6)

The superintendent, therefore, must be blameless, husband of one wife [...]. That the ministerial servants
"husbands of one wife" (1 Tim. 3:2, 12).

According to the Bible, what is the only reason someone can get divorced and remarry?

I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.
"to adultery" (Matt. 19:9).

What does the Bible say about separation?

What God has joined together under a yoke, let no man separate.

To the married I give instructions —not I, but the Lord— that the wife should not leave her husband
..]; and the husband must not leave his wife" (1 Cor. 7:10, 11).

Other texts: 1 Cor. 7:4, 5, 12-16.

4. Why must a man and a woman who live together as a couple be legally married? If you are married
Oh, are you sure that your marriage is legal and recognized by the authorities?

Continue reminding them to be in submission and to be obedient to governments and authorities

Let marriage be honorable among all, and the bed undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
"fornicators and adulterers" (Heb. 13:4).

For the Lord's sake, submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the emperor as the supreme authority, or to governors as
who are sent by him to inflict punishment on wrongdoers, but to praise those who do good" (1 Pet.
:13, 14).

5. Why should we respect life?

With you is the fountain of life

The God who made the world [...] gives to every person life and breath and all things [...]. Through him we have life and we move.

Christ Jesus [...] gave himself as a corresponding ransom for all

In case you build a new house, then you have to make a parapet on your roof, so that you do not place over
Your house is guilty of blood because someone [...] may fall from it” (Deut. 22:8).

How does Jehovah view murder?

As for the [...] murderers [...], their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This means death is
"lake of fire" (Rev. 21:8).

In the event that some men fight with each other and really injure a pregnant woman and [she gives birth to
maturely], but if a fatal accident does not occur, [the guilty party] must be imposed the payment of damages [...]. Pe
If a fatal accident occurs, then you must give soul for soul” (Ex. 21:22, 23).

Look! All the souls... belong to me. Just like the soul of the father, so likewise the soul of the son... belong to me.
"belong to them" (Ezek. 18:4).

7. What should a person with a contagious disease that can be fatal do?

Therefore, all things whatever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them.
doing to them; this, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean” (Matt. 7:12).

Not only with personal interest in their own affairs, but also with personal interest in the affairs of others.
. 2:4).

8. a) To avoid spreading a disease that could be fatal, why should the infected person avoid showing symptoms?
of affection, like hugging or kissing? b) Why should you not be upset if others do not invite you to their home? c) If someone
has been exposed to a contagious disease, why should a blood test be done before starting a no
What? d) If someone has a contagious disease, why should they inform the coordinator of the body?
years before being baptized?

Owe no one anything except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Because the code [of the law] [...] is summarized in this word, namely: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law (Rom. 13:8-10).

Love [...] does not behave indecently, does not seek its own interests, does not take offense. It keeps no record of wrongs.
damage" (1 Cor. 13:4, 5).

9. What does abstaining from blood mean, and why should we do it?

"Meat with its soul —its blood— you must not eat" (Gen. 9:4).

When [...] your soul desires it with fervor, you will be able to slay, and you will have to eat meat according to the blessing of
The Lord your God has given you [...]. You must not eat only the blood. You must pour it out on the ground.
the water” (Deut. 12:15, 16).

"Continue to abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication" (Acts.
5:29).

10. Why are Christians not obligated to obey the Law of Moses and its rules about sacrifices and the s
still?

Christ is the end of the Law, so that everyone who believes may be justified.

Let no one judge you in eating and drinking, or regarding a feast, or of a new moon observance, or of a Sabbath.
but those things are a shadow of the things to come, but the reality belongs to Christ” (Col. 2:16, 17).

Other texts: Gal. 3:24, 25; Col. 2:13, 14.

11. What quality should guide the relationships among Christians?

I give you a new commandment: that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
themselves to one another. In this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34, 3
).

"Clothe yourselves with love, which is the perfect bond of unity" (Col. 3:14).

1 Cor. 13:4-7.

12. How should we view the faults of our brothers?

Continue to support one another and forgive one another freely if anyone has a complaint against another.
another. As Jehovah has freely forgiven you, so also do you" (Col. 3:13).

"Above all, have intense love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8).

Other texts: Prov. 17:9; 19:11; Matt. 7:1-5.

13. What should you do if a brother commits a serious sin against you such as fraud or slander?

If your brother sins, go and show him his fault just between the two of you. If he listens, you have won him over.
brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.
of the matter. If you do not listen to them, speak to the congregation. If you do not listen even to the congregation, let it be for you
exactly like a man of the nations and like a tax collector" (Matt. 18:15-17).

14. What is the fruit of the spirit? How does cultivating that fruit help us get along with others?

The fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, great patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control
22, 23).

15. Why should we not lie?

The Devil [...] did not stand firm in the truth, because the truth is not in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own
in his own disposition, because he is a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:44).

As for [...] all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur” (Rev. 21:8).

Other texts: Ex. 20:16; 2 Cor. 6:4, 7.

16. How do Christians see stealing?

Let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief” (1 Pet. 4:15).

He who steals, should no longer steal, but rather, let him do hard work, doing with his hands whatever is good work.
so that he may have something to share with anyone in need

17. What does the Bible say about the consumption of alcoholic beverages?

Go, eat your food with gladness and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.
in your works” (Eccl. 9:7).
Do not drink water any longer, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
. 5:23).

18. What does the Bible say about getting drunk?

Do you not know that the unjust will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers
Neither people dominated by greed, nor drunkards will inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Cor. 6:9, 10).

"The superintendent, therefore, must be blameless, [...] not a drunkard" (1 Tim. 3:2, 3).

Another text: 1 Cor. 5:11.

19. Is it correct to drink a lot as long as we don't get drunk?

Do not be among those who drink excessively of wine (Prov. 23:20).

"The ministerial servants must also be serious, [...] not given to much wine" (1 Tim. 3:8).

Another text: 1 Peter 4:3.

20. Why should we not consume natural or synthetic substances that are addictive or that alter the mind, except
for medical reasons?

I urge you by the mercies of God, brothers, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable
God, a sacred service with His faculty of reasoning. And cease to conform to this system of things; rather, bring...
form yourselves by renewing your mind, so that you may prove for yourselves what is the good and acceptable and perfect will
the will of God” (Rom. 12:1, 2).

Let's cleanse ourselves from all contamination of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
or. 7:1).

Other texts: 1 Pet. 4:7; Rev. 21:8, note.

21. What does the Bible say about immoral sexual relations (porneia), such as adultery, fornication, and homosexuality?
Sexuality?

The works of the flesh are manifest, and they are: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, [...] and similar things to e.
"...those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God" (Gal. 5:19-21).

Do you not know that the unjust will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers
nor men who engage in unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men [...] will inherit and
kingdom of God" (1 Cor. 6:9, 10).

God gave them up to shameful sexual desires, for their women exchanged the natural use of themselves for one
it is contrary to nature; and likewise even the men abandoned the natural use of the female and burned with desire.
slowly in their lustfulness, men with men, doing what is obscene and receiving in themselves my
the full reward that was owed to them for their error” (Rom. 1:26, 27).

Let marriage be honorable among all, and the marital bed be undefiled, for God will judge the...
"fornicators and adulterers" (Heb. 13:4).

Other texts: Mark 7:20-23; Ephesians 5:5; 1 Peter 4:3; Revelation 21:8.
22. What biblical advice will help you avoid sexual sins?

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Therefore, mortify your members
from their body that are upon the earth regarding fornication, uncleanness, sexual lust, harmful desire, and covetousness
a, what is idolatry” (Col. 3:2, 5).

Brothers, whatever is true, whatever is serious, whatever is just, whatever is pure

as many as are kind, as many as are reputable, any virtue there is and anything that has been said
a praise, continue considering these things” (Phil. 4:8).

23. Why should we not participate in gambling?

You are those who leave Jehovah, those who forget my holy mountain, those who prepare a table for the god of the
Good Luck and those who fill mixed wine for the god of Destiny” (Isaiah 65:11).

"Don't you know that the unjust will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived [...]. Neither thieves, nor those who are dominated"
for greed [...] they will inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Cor. 6:9, 10).

24. If a person is spiritually weak and commits a serious sin, what should they do as soon as possible to regain?
the favor of the Lord?

Finally, I confessed my sin to you and did not hide my error. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.'
al. 32:5)

Is there anyone among you suffering from evil? Let him pray. Is there anyone feeling happy? Q
And sing psalms. Is there any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the congregation, and let them pray.
and on him, anointing him with oil in the name of Jehovah. And the prayer of faith will heal the sick, and Jehovah will raise him up.
Also, if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven" (James 5:13-15).

Other texts: Prov. 28:13; 1 John 2:1, 2.

25. Besides confessing our sins, what responsibility do we have if we find out about someone's behavior?
Who threatens the moral or spiritual cleanliness of the congregation?

In case an soul sins because it has heard someone being cursed in public and is a witness, or has seen it or has come to know
"If he does not inform, then he must answer for his error" (Lev. 5:1).

26. How should we react if we are censored with the Bible?

"Do not reject the discipline of the Lord, my son, and do not despise his rebuke" (Prov. 3:11).

The commandment is a lamp, and the law is a light, and the reproaches of discipline are the way of life.
:23).

27. What does the congregation do when a Christian commits a serious sin and does not repent?

In my letter, I wrote to them to cease mixing with the company of fornicators, not wanting to say entirely co
the fornicators of this world, or people dominated by greed and those who practice extortion, or idolaters. From ot
Well, you really would have to get out of the world. But now I am writing to you to stop mixing in the comp
sister of anyone who, calling themselves a brother, is a fornicator, or a person dominated by greed, or an idolater, or insulted
, the drunkard, the one who practices extortion, and do not even eat with such a man. For, what do I have to do with judging
the outsiders? Do you not judge those inside, while God judges those outside? 'Remove the wicked person from among you'
"from among you" (1 Cor. 5:9-13).

What is idolatry? What things that can be considered idolatry should Christians reject?

You shall not make for yourself a carved image or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or that is in
to the earth below or that which is in the waters below the earth. You shall not bow down to them or be induced to serve them, for
for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God" (Exodus 20:4, 5).

Keep yourselves from idols (1 John 5:21).

Other texts: Is. 42:8; Jer. 10:14, 15.

29. What relationship should Christians have with the world that is distant from God?

"They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world" (John 17:16).

Don't you know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wants to be a friend of the...
you are becoming an enemy of God” (James 4:4).

30. What did Jesus think about participating in politics?

Again the Devil took him to an exceptionally high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world.
To you, glory, and he said to him: 'All these things I will give you if you fall and give me an act of worship.' Then Jesus said to him: '
Go away, Satan! For it is written: 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.'
"You shall worship the Lord your God" (Matt. 4:8-10).

Jesus, knowing that they were about to come and seize him to make him king, withdrew again to the mountain, alone.
uan 6:15).

31. When someone becomes a Christian, what treatment can they expect from the people of the world?

If you were part of the world, the world would love what is its own. Now, because you are not...
the world, but I have chosen them out of the world, therefore the world hates them [...]. If they have persecuted me
They will persecute you too” (John 15:19, 20).

"All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" (2 Tim)
. 3:12).

Because they do not continue running with them on this path to the same low sink of dissolution, they are perplexed.
"and they continue to speak slanderously of you" (1 Peter 4:4).

32. When looking for a job, why should we remember that we are not part of the world?

He who steals, should no longer steal, but rather, do hard work, doing with his hands whatever is good work.
so that he may have something to distribute to someone in need” (Eph. 4:28).

"The Devil [...] is a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:44).

He will certainly pronounce judgment among many peoples, and will settle disputes for strong nations far away.
And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation.
, they will no longer learn war” (Mic. 4:3).
I heard another voice from heaven saying: 'Get out of her [Babylon the Great], my people, if you do not want to participate
"Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, and so that you will not receive any of her plagues" (Rev. 18:4).

33. What biblical principles should a Christian consider when deciding how to have fun?

Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good character. (1 Cor. 15:33)

Brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious consideration, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

think about these things” (Philippians 4:8).

Do not love the world or the things in the world” (1 John 2:15).

Jehovah [...] hates anyone who loves violence" (Ps. 11:5).

Be careful that your walk is not like the foolish, but like the wise, making the most of every opportunity.
time left that is opportune, because the days are wicked. For this reason, stop being unreasonable, but rather
they are perceiving what the will of Jehovah is. Also, do not get drunk with wine, wherein there is dissolution
but continue to be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
singing and accompanying with music in the heart to Jehovah, always giving thanks for all things to our
ios and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:15-20).

Let fornication and all kinds of uncleanness, or covetousness, not even be named among you, as is proper

34. Why is it wrong for Christians to participate in the worship of other religions?

"I heard another voice from heaven say: 'Get out of her [Babylon the Great], my people, if you do not want to share in her
On her in her sins, and if they do not want to receive part of her plagues. For her sins have piled up until they reach
to heaven, and God has remembered her acts of injustice'" (Rev. 18:4, 5).

Other texts: Mat. 7:13, 14, 21-23; 1 Cor. 10:20; 2 Cor. 6:14-18.

35. What is the only religious ceremony that we Christians should celebrate?

He took a bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: 'This means my body which is to be given for you.'
"Do this in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19).

Another text: 1 Cor. 11:23-26.

36. What will help you decide whether to participate in popular celebrations in your community?

"They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world" (John 17:16).

You cannot be partaking of 'the table of the Lord' and of the table of demons” (1 Cor. 10:21).

They began to mix with the nations and learned their works. And they continued to serve their idols, and
they became a snare for them" (Ps. 106:35, 36).

The time that has passed is enough for you to have acted on the will of the nations when you proceeded in spell
of relaxed behavior, lusts, excesses with wine, uproarious entertainments, drinking games, and illegal idolatries
ed. 4:3)

The living are aware that they will die; but as for the dead, they are not conscious of anything at all.
"wine" (Ecl. 9:5).

37. What does the Bible reveal about birthdays, and how does this help us know whether we should celebrate them or not?

When Herod's birthday was celebrated, Herodias's daughter danced at the event, and she pleased Herod so much.
He promised her on oath to give her anything she asked for. Then she, having been instructed beforehand by her mother
He said: 'Bring me the head of John the Baptist on a platter.' Although the king was grieved, nevertheless,
He ordered that it be given to him because of his oaths and for those who were reclining with him; and he sent and had John beheaded.
in the prison. And the head was brought on a platter and given to the young girl, and she took it to her mother" (Matt. 14:6-1
).

Other texts: Gen. 40:20-22; Eccl. 7:1, 8.

QUESTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BE BAPTIZED

Third part. The organization of Jehovah

As learned in the Bible, Jehovah's purpose is for all his intelligent creation to become obedient to him again.
just like at the beginning (1 Cor. 15:24-28; Eph. 1:8-10). At this moment, you surely want to submit to the government
no of Jehovah and work wholeheartedly for his organization. The following questions and Bible texts help you
Let's see if you understand well what it means to respect the authority of God in three areas: the congregation, the family.
his relationship with the governments. This review will allow him to appreciate even more everything that Jehovah does to educate and strengthen
to serve his community. Additionally, it will motivate him to continue attending the meetings and participating in them to the extent of his
possibilities.

This section will also show you how important it is to preach every month and teach others what God is
doing for humanity (Mat. 24:14; 28:19, 20). Finally, he will engrave in his mind what it means to dedicate and baptize
To rise up. You can be sure that Jehovah is pleased that you have responded to his undeserved kindness and wish to serve.
I love with all my soul.

Who has Jehovah appointed as head of the wife?

Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. (Col. 3:18)

Wives should submit to their husbands as to the Lord, for the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church.
he is also the head of the congregation, being the savior of this body” (Eph. 5:22, 23).

2. How should a Christian treat his wife?

Husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.
For no one has ever hated his own flesh; on the contrary, he feeds it and cares for it, just as Christ does.
"to the congregation" (Eph. 5:28, 29).

Husbands, continue loving your wives and do not become bitterly angry with them

3. Should a Christian woman respect her husband's authority if he is not a Witness?

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won
in won without a word due to the behavior of their wives, for having been eyewitnesses of their chaste conduct
with deep respect" (1 Pet. 3:1, 2).

4. Who does God consider to be the main responsible party for educating children?

Parents, do not provoke your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
).

Listen, my son, to your father's discipline, and do not forsake your mother's law.

5. What obligation do children have?

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right: 'Honor your father and mother';
It is the first commandment with a promise: 'That it may go well with you and that you may live long on the earth' (Eph. 6:1-3).

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is very pleasing to the Lord.

6. How should Christians view human rulers?

Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except by God; the authorities
For there is no authority except that which God has established in their relative positions" (Rom. 13:1).

Continue reminding them to be subject and obedient to governments and authorities

7. Why should we pay taxes?

Give everyone what they are owed: to whom taxes are due, the tax; to whom tribute is due, the tribute; to whom fear is due
"Fear to whom fear is due; honor to whom honor is due" (Rom. 13:7).

Another text: Luke 20:21-25.

8. In what case would we Christians not obey the governments?

With that, they called them and ordered them not to make any expression anywhere nor to teach based on the
shadow of Jesus. But in response, Peter and John said to them, 'If it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God'
As for God, judge for yourselves. But as for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.
"what we have seen and heard" (Acts 4:18-20).

In response, Peter and the other apostles said, 'We must obey God as ruler rather than humans.'
s men’” (Acts 5:29).

9. Should we comply with legal requirements that do not go against God's laws, such as registering the mat
property and births, respond in the censuses and obtain licenses and permits?

In those days a decree went out [...] that all the inhabited land should be registered [...]. Of course, Joseph also had his.
He went from Galilee [...] to register with Mary, who had been promised in marriage to him” (Luke 2:1-5).

"Continue reminding them to be in submission and obedient to governments and authorities" (Titus 3:1).

10. What is the principle of authority followed within the congregation?

I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is man; and the...
the head of Christ is God” (1 Cor. 11:3).

11. Who is the Head of the Christian congregation?

[Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for by him all other c
they were created in the heavens and on the earth, the visible things and the invisible things, no matter if they are thrones,
lordships, or governments, or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. Also, he is an
he is of all other things and through him all other things were made to exist, and he is the head of the body,
the congregation" (Col. 1:15-18).

12. What is the Governing Body of the Christian congregation, and what functions does it have today?

Certain men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers: 'Unless you are circumcised according to
the custom of Moses, cannot be saved.' But when there had been no small dissension and debate from Paul and B
They made Paul and Barnabas and some others of them go up to where the apostles and elders were.
in Jerusalem regarding this dispute” (Acts 15:1, 2).

As they traveled through the cities, they delivered to the locals, so they could observe them, the decrees about the
what decisions the apostles and elders in Jerusalem had made. Therefore, in reality, the congr
The congregations continued to be firm in the faith and increased in number day by day" (Acts 16:4, 5).

Who is, truly, the faithful and wise servant whom his master appointed over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Is it with the appropriate timing? Blessed is that slave if his master, upon arriving, finds him doing so! Truly I tell you
He will appoint him over all his goods” (Matt. 24:45-47).

13. Who does Jesus use to lead the congregations?

Pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, for
to shepherd the congregation of God, which He bought with the blood of His Son” (Acts 20:28).

To the elders among you, I give this exhortation [...]: Shepherd the flock of God that is under your care, not coercively
not out of obligation, but willingly; nor for love of dishonest profit, but with commitment; nor as a ...
not lording it over those who are God's heritage, but becoming examples to the flock” (1 Pet. 5:1-3).

14. How do we, the servants of God, show that we obey Christ?

Remember those who lead among you, who have spoken the word of God to you, and consider the outcome of their way of life.
Carefully observe the outcome of their conduct, imitate their faith” (Heb. 13:7).

Be obedient to those who lead among you, and be submissive, for they are watching over your souls.
of you as those who must give account; so that they may do it with joy and not with sighs, for this is l
it would be seriously harmful to you

15. Whose ideas appear in the Bible? Why should we study it regularly and dedicate time?
every week to family worship?

All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness.
in justice, so that the man of God may be thoroughly competent and fully equipped for every good work
the work” (2 Tim. 3:16, 17).

His delight is in the law of the Lord, and day and night he reads in his law in a low voice. And he will certainly become like a tree
I planted beside streams of water, which yields its own fruit in its season and whose leaves do not wither, and all that...
"Whatever he does will prosper" (Ps. 1:2, 3).

Other texts: Deut. 17:18-20; Prov. 2:1-6; 1 Thess. 2:13.

16. Why is it good to attend meetings? What efforts do you make to attend?

"My own foot will certainly be planted in a level place; among the gathered multitudes I will bless Jehovah"
al. 26:12).

Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is.
they have us accustomed, instead of encouraging one another, and even more so as you see the day approaching
b. 10:24, 25).

Other texts: Ps. 35:18; 149:1.

17. Why is it important for you to participate in meetings to the best of your ability?

I will declare your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you

"With iron, iron sharpens itself. So a man sharpens the face of another" (Prov. 27:17).

Let us always offer to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that openly declare His name.
mbre" (Heb. 13:15).

18. Why must we demonstrate our faith with works?

Faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. Nevertheless, someone will say: 'You have faith, and I have works. Show me.
and you, faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works. Indeed, as the body without spirit is dead,
Yes, faith without works is dead" (James 2:17, 18, 26).

19. What urgent work does the Bible command us to do?

These good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then
the end will come" (Matt. 24:14).

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you" (Matt. 28:19, 20).

20. Whom should we preach to?

I did not refrain from telling them any of the things that would be useful, nor from teaching them publicly and from house to house.
Indeed, I have fully testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and
and the faith in our Lord Jesus" (Acts 20:20, 21).

He started to reason [...] every day in the marketplace with those who happened to be there
7).

21. Why should we take seriously the responsibility of preaching the good news?

I call you to be witnesses today that I am free from the blood of all men, because I have not...
refrained from telling you the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:26, 27).
If I declare the good news, that is not a reason for me to boast, because a necessity is imposed on me. Truly,
And woe to me if I do not proclaim the good news!” (1 Cor. 9:16).

22. Why should we financially support the work of the Kingdom?

Honor the Lord with your valuable things and with the firstfruits of all your produce. Then your barns will be filled.
your barns will be filled with abundance; and your vats will overflow with new wine” (Prov. 3:9, 10).

The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and the one who sows generously will also reap generously.
Let each one do as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:6, 7).

23. How do we show our needy brothers that we love them?

If a brother or sister is in a state of nakedness and lacks the necessary food for the day, and without...
If any of you says to them, 'Go in peace, keep warm and well fed,' but you do not give them
"If a brother or sister is without clothes and lacks daily food, what use is that?" (James 2:15, 16).

Other texts: Prov. 3:27; James 1:27.

24. With what attitude should we give our time, energy, and material resources in the service of Jehovah?

Who am I and who is my people, that we should retain the power to make voluntary offerings in this way?
for everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand” (1 Chron. 29:14).

Let each one do as he has resolved in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
cheerful giver" (2 Cor. 9:7).

25. How should we react if we are persecuted or going through trials?

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
blessed are you when they revile you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for my sake
it is because of me. Rejoice and leap for joy, for great is your reward in heaven; for in this way
"They persecuted the prophets before you" (Matt. 5:10-12).

Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, knowing that you are
"the proven quality of your faith works endurance" (James 1:2, 3).

They went out from the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of.
the name of Him” (Acts 5:41).

26. To whom should we pray, and through whom?

"Oh Listener of prayer, to you shall all flesh come" (Ps. 65:2).

On that day you will not ask me anything. Very truly I tell you: If you ask the Father for anything,
It will be given to you in my name" (John 16:23).

John 14:6.

27. How should we pray?

When you pray, you should not be like the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and at the corners.
of the wide paths to be seen by men. Truly I tell you: They already enjoy their reward.
But you, when you pray, enter your private room and, after closing your door, pray to your Father who is in
the secret; then your Father who sees in secret will reward you. But when you pray, do not say the same things repeatedly.
just as the people of the nations do, for they think that by using many words they will be heard. Well then
Do not be like them, for your Father God knows what things you need before you ask Him.
(Matthew 6:5-8)

28. What matters can we pray about?

You, therefore, must pray in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name. Go
your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and p
Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation.
‘And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil’” (Matt. 6:9-13).

This is the confidence we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He does not
"hey" (1 John 5:14).

29. What effect can our behavior have on the prayers we make?

You husbands, continue living with [your wives] in the same way, according to knowledge, assigning
Honor her as a weaker vessel, the female, since you are also heirs with her of the unmerited grace.
life's purpose, so that their prayers may not be hindered. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His
The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and his ears toward their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil" (1 Pet. 3:7, 12).

Isaiah 1:15-17.

30. Why do Jehovah's Witnesses baptize those who want to be Christians?

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19).

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John.

31. Why is it appropriate for baptized Christians to carry the name of Jehovah's Witnesses?

You are my witnesses —this is the expression of Jehovah— even my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and have
Believe in me, and so that they understand that I am the Same. Before me, no god was formed, and after me, none will come.
No one else but me. I... I am Jehovah, and besides me there is no savior. I myself have announced and have saved and h
made to be heard, when there was no strange god among you. So you are my witnesses — it is the expr
the session of Jehovah—, and I am God” (Isaiah 43:10-12).