Jesus Is Not Michael the Archangel – He Is the One True God, and Only Through Him Is Salvation!
The teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) are deeply deceptive, intentionally distorting the truth of Scripture to deny the deity of Jesus Christ. They falsely claim that Jesus is merely Michael the archangel, a created being, and not God in the flesh. This false teaching keeps people in spiritual bondage, preventing them from embracing the true salvation that is found in Jesus Christ alone.
Jesus is God, Not an Angel – The Truth from Scripture
Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that Jesus is Michael, the archangel, but the Bible teaches something entirely different. Jesus is God Himself — the Creator of all things, who came to earth to save us. Jehovah's Witnesses intentionally twist the Bible to avoid acknowledging that Jesus is God, which is one of the most fundamental truths of the Christian faith.
In John 1:1-3, the Bible clearly affirms that Jesus is God:
John 1:1-3 (AMP):
"In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him, not even one thing was made that has come into being."
This passage teaches that Jesus (the Word) is God and that everything was created through Him. However, the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ New World Translation (NWT) deliberately mistranslates this verse. Their translation says:
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god."
This is a deliberate mistranslation, intended to obscure the fact that Jesus is God. The original Greek word Θεὸς (Theos) is used here, and it is not indefinite as they translate it. The phrase "the Word was a god" is a distortion of the truth. The Greek Θεὸς means God, and it refers to the One true God, not some lesser god.
The Greek text, καὶ Θεὸς ἦν ὁ λόγος (kai Theos ēn ho logos), literally translates to:
"and the Word was God."
This is in direct contradiction to the New World Translation, which intentionally changes it to "a god," denying the clear teaching that Jesus is fully God.
Colossians 1:16 - What does the Greek actually say?
The original Greek uses the phrase "Tà Távta" (ta panta), which literally means "all things."
The verse reads:
"For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth... all things were created through Him and for Him."
There is no word "other" in the Greek text. If it were there, it would be "ä Aa" (alla) - but it's simply not present.
What does the New World Translation do?
The New World Translation adds the word "other" into this passage (and others). For example, Col. 1:16 says:
"...by means of him all other things were created..."
The word "other" appears four times in verses 16 and 17-even though it is not found once in the original Greek. This is a serious addition that changes the theology entirely. It implies that Jesus Himself was created and then created other things, which is not what Scripture actually teaches.
John 1:3 confirms the same truth:
"All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that has been made."
In Greek: "návta ôl' aútoű éyévɛto" - "al/ things were made through Him."
Again, no mention of "other things."
How do other translations render this?
1938 Finnish Bible (Col. 1:16):
"For in Him were all things created, in heaven and on earth... all things were created through Him and for Him."
Amplified Bible (AMP):
"For by Him all things were created... all things were created and exist through Him and for Him."
No respected Bible translation adds the word "other" because it simply does not exist in the source text.
Jesus is Not an Angel – Angels Are Below Humans After Jesus' Sacrifice
Jehovah's Witnesses claim that Jesus is Michael the archangel, but this is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible clearly distinguishes Jesus from angels and teaches that angels are below humans after Jesus' atoning work on the cross.
Hebrews 1:13-14 (AMP):
"But to which of the angels has He ever said, ‘Sit at My right hand [with Me], until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet’? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation?"
Here, the Bible teaches that angels are servants. But Jesus is far superior to the angels, and He is seated at the right hand of the Father, something angels cannot do. The Bible never says that Jesus is an angel, and it consistently shows that He is above all created beings.
Hebrews 2:9-11 (AMP):
"But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God, He might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting for Him, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for this reason, He is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters."
This passage makes it clear that Jesus was made lower than angels for a brief period during His earthly life, but now He has been exalted and is far above the angels, as He is the Savior of mankind.
Jesus Will Return with a Reward – To Judge the Living and the Dead
The Bible teaches that Jesus will return to judge and that He will bring rewards for those who believe in Him.
Revelation 22:12 (AMP):
"Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done."
Only Jesus, God in the flesh, has the authority to bring judgment and rewards to everyone. This affirms that Jesus is not an angel or a created being but God who is the ultimate Judge of the world.
John 5:22-23 (AMP):
"For the Father judges no one, but He has given all judgment to the Son, so that all will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him."
Here we see that the Father has delegated all judgment to the Son, making Jesus the ultimate judge, deserving of honor and worship alongside the Father.
Jesus and the Lamb Are to Be Worshipped in Heaven – "All Created Things Worshipped"
In the Book of Revelation, we see all created things worshiping Jesus and the Lamb, which is further evidence that Jesus is God. Jehovah's Witnesses claim that Jesus is a created being, but this is a direct contradiction to the Bible.
Revelation 5:13 (AMP):
"And I heard every created thing which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and on the sea, and everything that is in them, saying: ‘To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever!’"
This passage makes it clear that Jesus (the Lamb) and the Father are worshipped together by all of creation. This is not a teaching about a created being (like an angel or Michael the archangel), but about God, who is worshipped by all.
The Greek word πᾶν κτίσμα ("every created thing") confirms that all creation worships both the Father and the Son. Jehovah's Witnesses deliberately mistranslate this passage to make it seem like only the heavenly beings are involved in the worship, but the original Greek includes everything in creation.
The Holy Spirit is a Person, Not Just a Force
Jehovah's Witnesses teach that the Holy Spirit is not a person but a force or power that exists only in a vague, impersonal way. This is contrary to the Bible, which teaches that the Holy Spirit is a person, capable of teaching, guiding, speaking, and even grieving.
John 16:13 (AMP):
"But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth [full and complete truth]. For He will not speak on His own initiative, but He will speak whatever He hears [from the Father], and He will disclose to you what is to come."
The Holy Spirit is not a vague force but a Person who speaks and guides believers into all truth. The Greek word used for the Holy Spirit in this passage is ἐκεῖνος ("He" – masculine singular), confirming that the Holy Spirit is a person, not an impersonal force.
Jesus is the Only Way – Salvation Through Faith in Him Alone
Ultimately, the Bible teaches that Jesus is the only way to salvation and that no one comes to the Father except through Him. The Jehovah’s Witnesses deny this essential truth, teaching a false gospel that leads people astray. They deny the deity of Jesus, His atoning work on the cross, and the essential doctrine of salvation by faith alone.
John 14:6 (AMP):
"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.’"
This is the central truth of Christianity: Jesus is the way. No one can come to the Father except through faith in Jesus — God in the flesh. Jehovah's Witnesses, like many cults, have distorted this truth, leading people away from the real gospel.
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This post now includes a more detailed analysis of how Jehovah's Witnesses have intentionally mistranslated the Bible, specifically in their handling of John 1:1 and the personhood of the Holy Spirit, to promote their false doctrine and deny the deity of Jesus Christ. The Greek text and Amplified Bible references clearly show how the Jehovah's Witness translation distorts the truth, and how their teachings ultimately keep people away from the true gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ, the eternal God.