Core beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and how this is distinct from other Christian denominations.
Key learning points
- Jehovah's Witnesses are a Christian denomination.
- Jehovah's Witnesses share many beliefs that are central to wider Christianity, such as the belief in one God.
- Jehovah's Witnesses also have unique beliefs that make them a distinct denomination.
- Many Jehovah's Witnesses reject the belief in the Trinity.
Keywords
Denomination - a branch of Christianity
Jehovah - a Biblical name for God
Proclaim - to accounce for others to hear
Trinity - the belief in one God as three persons (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit)
Common misconception
Jehovah's Witnesses have the same beliefs as all other Christians.
Beliefs differ across the different Christian denominations. Jehovah's Witnesses hold some beliefs that make them a unique and distinct Christian denominiation, such as their rejection of the Trinity.
Teacher tip
During learning cycle 1, when looking at imitating Jesus, you may wish to remind students of Jesus' teachings and actions. For example, Jesus healed the sick, performed acts of charity and forgave sinners.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Christianity is a __________ religion.
Q2.What is a denomination?
Q3.The Orthodox Christian belief in one God in three persons is called ...
Q4.Which person in the Trinity is Jesus?
Q5.What event does the Eucharist re-enact?
Q6.What is the Nicene Creed?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The name 'Jehovah' is a Biblical name for .
Q2.Jehovah's Witnesses are a Christian __________ that seek to proclaim truths about God.
Q3.Which of these are examples of proclaiming God?
Q4.Many of Jehovah's Witnesses reject the Trinity because they believe that ...
Q5.Many of Jehovah's Witnesses believe that only 144,000 people will be resurrected to .
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