Into the Light of Christianity

by William J. Schnell

Publisher:

Baker

, 1959

Overview

In April of 1954, William J. Schnell—an active Jehovah’s Witness for over 30 years—wrestled with God in prayer for an entire night. As a result, he entered into a new relationship with God. In this volume, Schnell retraces his journey from a place of frustration and defeat to a life lived in the light of Christianity. Along the way, he makes a discovery: “I [came] to the inevitable conclusion that a born-again Christian can only grow and mature if he or she constantly confesses his or her salvation to other men.” Into the Light of Christianity is a witness to Schnell’s experience of being born again, and his desire for others to experience the same freedom and assurance.

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Key Features

• Offers insight into Jehovah’s Witness thought and theology
• Portrays an authentic conversion story
• Allows for comparison between orthodox Christianity and Jehovah’s Witness teaching

Contents

• Into the Light of Christianity
• My Lot Has Fallen in Pleasant Places
• “Rebellion Is as the Sin of Witchcraft”
• “Hearsay” Results in Cults
• How Russellism Started
• The Historic Christian Doctrine: Hell Is a Place of Eternal Punishment
• “Hell Is the Grave,” Say the Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Which Is True: Hell Is a Place of Eternal Punishment, or Hell Is the Grave?
• Man Is Created in the Image and Likeness of God
• “Man Is a Soul,” Say the Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Immortality of the Soul Brought to Light by Jesus Christ
• Jesus Christ Is the Son of God
• Denial of the Deity of Christ Brands the Jehovah’s Witnesses as Un-Christians
• The Second Man Is the Lord from Heaven
• Christianity or Cults: Which?

Top Highlights

“If the cultist comes to you with his so-called proof, do not argue, but listen to his proof; and when he has exhausted it, as he will shortly, then you take up where he left off, and walk the second mile, Into the Light of Christianity.” (Pages 7–8)

“Watchtower Society rebelled against the way of Christianity and followed its own ‘better light.’” (Page 37)

“Enemies of Christianity the Jehovah’s Witnesses have become. Bitter enemies they are. But enemies must be loved, not hated. One destroys enemies of Christianity by winning them for Christ. In that way they eventually have to become friends.” (Page 18)

“I had observed the Watchtower magazine change our doctrines between 1917 to 1928, no less than 148 times, and had witnessed this chimera take place many times later, and thereafter.” (Page 13)

“Assurance of salvation is prized amidst Jehovah’s Witnesses. You work hard for it. But as you perform one task, other tasks loom ahead and you are never sure. For thirty years I sought assurance in this manner. I had not found it!” (Page 13)

Product Details

• Title: Into the Light of Christianity
• Author: William J. Schnell
• Publisher: Baker Book House
• Publication Date: 1959
• Pages: 211

About William J. Schnell

William J. Schnell became a Jehovah’s Witness in 1921 and spent over 30 years in the movement. He separated from the movement in 1954 and became a born-again Christian. He wrote books about his experience, including Thirty Years a Watchtower Slave, Into the Light of Christianity, and Jehovah’s Witnesses Errors Exposed.

Sample Pages from Into the Light of Christianity