The Galatians Parallel
Judaisers = Watchtower pattern
Salvation Strong
Doorstep Question
"In Galatians, Paul confronts people who said 'Yes to Jesus, but also your works determine your standing with God.' His verdict: it's a different gospel. Does that sound like what the Watchtower teaches?
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JW Claim
Faith in Jesus plus obedience to the organisation equals salvation.
Strategy
The parallel between the Judaisers and the Watchtower is exact. Paul's response is anathema. This shows Paul directly confronting the same error.
Key Insight
Paul confronted the exact same theological error two thousand years ago and called it 'a different gospel.'
Likely JW Response
We're not under the Mosaic law — that's different.
Your Counter
The principle is identical: adding any works requirement to grace-based salvation. says if you seek justification by law, you've 'fallen from grace.'
What to Avoid
Don't be harsh. Frame it as an observation about a parallel. The goal is to get them to read Galatians themselves.
Homework to Assign
Read the entire book of Galatians in a regular English translation.
Next Moves
Source: Jeff Durbin