Core beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses
I can explain what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and how this is distinct from other Christian denominations.
Core beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses
I can explain what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and how this is distinct from other Christian denominations.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
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.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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