Lessons 4-7

Question 1

Quote the class definition of the word “Cult”

Answer 1

A system of false doctrine that does not abide by standard historic religious beliefs

Question 2

Give and example of each of the three different categories of cults

1. Fringe -
2. Pseudo -
3. Orthodox

Answer 2

1. Bahai Faith
2. Mormons
3. Baptists

Question 3

Describe the three categories of Christian Cults

1. Fringe -
2. Pseudo -
3. Orthodox -

Answer 3

1. Jesus is recognised as a real man, maybe a prophet
2. Jesus is recognised as a very important man
3. Jesus is recognised as deity, though confused

Question 4

Describe three of the extra-Biblical authorities of cults

Answer 4

1. Books
2. Creeds
3. Prophets

Question 5

Who began the Jehovah’s Witnesses

Answer 5

Charles Taze Russel

Question 6

On which wonder of the world did he base his calculations?

Answer 6

The Great Pyramid of Giza

Question 7

Name three major changes Judge Rutherford enacted in his reign

Answer 7

1. Denounced Russell’s pyramid prophecy
2. Changed doctrine of Christ’s return from 1914 to 1921
3. Changed name to Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1931

Question 8

What is the name of the book that Nathan Knorr was responsible for producing?

Answer 8

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

Question 9

What do the JW’s believe concerning:

a. How many shall be saved?
b. What happens to the wicked?
c. What did they prophecy would happen on the following dates: 1914, 1918, 1925, 1941, 1975?
d. What is God’s personal name?
e. Who is Jesus?
f. What will the righteous extras inherit?

Answer 9

a. 144000
b. annihilated/extinguished
c. Battle of Armageddon
d. Jehovah
e. The first man Jehovah God brought forth/Arch angel Michael
f. The earth