Is the light of the world?

Referring to himsel. In John 8:12 Jesus applies the title to himself while debating with the Jews and states: I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

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Do Jehovah Witness believe in heaven?

What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe? Witnesses believe in one God, not the Trinity. Like most Christians, they believe that Jesus Christ died for humankind's sins, however they do not believe that he was physically resurrected after his crucifixion. Witnesses believe in Heaven, but do not believe in Hell. Why do Jehovah Witnesses believe only 144,000 go to heaven? Jehovah's Witnesses believe that exactly 144,000 faithful Christians from Pentecost of 33 AD until the present day will be resurrected to heaven as immortal spirit beings to spend eternity with God and Christ. They believe that these people are "anointed" by God to become part of the spiritual "Israel of God".

Why do Jehovah Witnesses believe they are the only true religion?

Because it's the only religion on Earth which reads, accepts and teaches the Bible. The only religion that believes and teaches The Lord's Prayer. The only religion that worships Jehovah God. All other religions oppose everything about the Bible and Christianity. Correspondingly, what holidays do jehovah witnesses celebrate? Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate most holidays or events that honour people who aren't Jesus. That includes birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and Hallowe'en. They also don't celebrate religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter in the belief that these customs have pagan origins.

What happens when you leave the Jehovah's Witnesses?

For some former Jehovah's Witnesses, leaving the faith is not just the mark of losing your religion - it can also mean losing your loved ones. In many cases, friends and family are told to cut all ties with ex-believers, leaving them isolated and sometimes suicidal. Why do Jehovah Witnesses not accept blood? Jehovah's Witnesses believe that it is against God's will to receive blood and, therefore, they refuse blood transfusions, often even if it is their own blood. The willing acceptance of blood transfusions by Jehovah's Witnesses has in some cases led to expulsion from and ostracisation by their religious community.