“Bible Translations Philosophies” chart is misleading.
Problem: The following chart suggests that the JST (Joseph Smith Translation) and the NWT (New World Translation) are classified among the trustworthy paraphrases/translations of the Bible.
The JST is utilized by Mormons and the NWT are utilized by Jehovah’s Witness. The chart is just another “foot in the door” technique to desensitize the teachings of the Mormon Church and Jehovah’s Witness. Although much of the chart is agreeable and helpful when attempting to understand transliterations and translations, the addition of the other translations is misleading.
Mormonism, and those that follow the Church of Latter Day Saints, are not considered a Christian religion due to the fact that the Mormon doctrine changes traditional views of the Bible. For more information, check out: https://carm.org/mormonism/is-mormonism-christian-are-mormons-christian/ Mormonism denies the following:
There is only one God in all existence (Exodus 20: 1-4; Isaiah 43: 10; 44:6, 8; 45:5).
Jesus is divine (John 1:1, 14; 8: 24; Colossians 2: 9)
Forgiveness of sins is by grace alone without works (Ephesians 2: 8-9; Romans 3: 28; 4:1-5)
Jesus rose from the dead physically (John 2:19-21; Luke 24:39)
The gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15: 1-4)
Jehovah’s Witness are not considered a Christian religion for the same reasoning the Mormon Church is not considered : they change basic Christian doctrines. For more information, check out: https://carm.org/jehovahs-witnesses/jehovahs-witness-beliefs-jesus/ Jehovah’s Witness deny the following:
Jesus is divine (John 1: 1, 14; 8: 24; Col. 2: 9)
The Holy Spirit is real and living (Acts 8: 29; 13: 2)
The Trinity exists (Genesis 1: 1, 26; 3:22; 11:7; Isaiah 6:8; 48: 16; 61:1; Matthew 3: 16-17; 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13: 14)
Jesus rose from the dead physically (John 2: 19-21; Luke 24: 39)
