Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom

by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Christianity

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1884 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. It is used by Jehovah’s Witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes publishing Bibles and Bible-based literature.

According to its charter, the corporation’s purposes are “religious, educational, and charitable,” in particular, to “preach and teach the gospel of God’s Kingdom under Christ Jesus.” Membership in the corporation is by invitation only and is not based on how much a person has donated. The corporation members and directors assist the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Reviews

[Faby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite society book so far!!!! It really opened my eyes to Acts!! I know that the Bible book contained all of Paul's experiences, but I had never thought they could be so exciting!!! It was an adventure!!! A wonderful adventure that strengthens your faith and trust in God ^.^

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Contains accurate information about first century Christians. Based on the book of Acts found in the Bible. Easy to read and understand with questions after each paragraph. Recommend to anyone who wants accurate account of the preaching work of first century Christians.

[Kenneth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book twice, once on my own, and then later with the congregation. What lessons are there for daily living for modern Christians to glean from the life experiences of Jesus' apostles as conveyed in the Bible Book of Acts? This book makes much practical use of the fine examples of these faithful men, and shows clearly how we can mirror their strong faith today in our daily living and in our own ministries.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous illustrations, very concise descriptions of the book of Acts. Absolutely loved it. Really brings things to life and has extra information about peoples, places, things, etc. from Bible times.

[Lavonne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A first century "yearbook" of the Christian congregation. A wonderful faith strengthening account that builds confidence in Jehovah and his son, Jesus, seeing how the holy spirit sustains us in zealously "bearing thorough witness" regardless of apathy, opposition and persecution.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

While not a believer, I really appreciated the thorough perspective on the Book of Acts and the first century of Christianity.

[ShanDizzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really made the Bible book of Acts of the Apostles come to life! I thoroughly enjoyed traveling with the Apostle Paul on his missionary tours. This book showed how it wasn't a coincidence that the 1st Century followers of Jesus Christ expanded and succeeded in spreading the gospel all over the then-known world. They believed that they had God's backing and Jesus' support and it showed in their increase. It was very faith-strengthening to read this fast moving account of how the 1st Century Christians continued the work of the founder of Christianity, Jesus. By their obedience to his word and imitating his pattern of life, they showed that they were his true followers. I learned many beneficial and practical pointers from reading this book.

[Alkatraz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a book intended to replace the Bible by any means. Instead, its designed to take you into your Bible and explore more deeply the First Century Christians that are featured in the book of Act of the Apostles. I was thrilled to dive deeper into a history that is honestly difficult to keep straight. Between the various missionary tours and the vast array of characters, its hard to keep everything straight. This book helps with that.

I was glad to start studying this and very sad to see it end.

[David Clover · Rating 2 out of 5]

Utterly useless apart from motivating one to commit suicide!!!! Written by Tony Sorbi of the Priory congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses, he was in the Shoeburyness congregation when he wrote it. It is a total and utter shambles of a book 📖.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A scripture by scripture detailed account of the Apostles lives in the days of early Christianity. Wonderful!!!

[Bruce J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book. Explains Paul's missions.

[Melissa Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really brought the book of Acts to life!

[Sarah Winkler · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this on to.