Who is Jesus?

An essential question that everyone must sincerely explore…

If you are a Jehovah’s Witness, or if you have ever taken an interest in their teachings, then you know how central the Bible is to your faith. You have likely studied the Scriptures diligently, attended many meetings, and sought with all your heart to please Jehovah. This effort is honorable and deeply respected.

But there is a fundamental question, on which all Christian faith—and even our salvation—rests:
 Who is Jesus really?

This is not a secondary topic. It is a question at the very heart of the biblical message because it concerns the identity of the one God sent to save us.
And it is precisely because this question is so important that we invite you here to carefully examine several biblical texts—without filters, without prejudice, simply with the sincere desire to know the truth. Our intention is not to offend you or to challenge your faith aggressively. Quite the opposite.
We simply wish to offer you an opportunity to reflect freely and to see for yourself what the Bible truly teaches about Jesus. And perhaps to realize that some information has been presented in a way that does not faithfully reflect the biblical text.

For it seems that, in some cases, texts have been altered or adapted by the organization that teaches you—the Watchtower—to fit a particular doctrine. And if this is true, then a legitimate question arises:
 Why would there be a need to adjust God’s Word if one is truly teaching the truth?

In this article, we will examine three major elements, all taken directly from the Bible:

1. Le passage de Colossiens 1, où la traduction a été modifiée pour faire croire que Jésus n’a pas tout créé ;The passage from Colossians 1, where the translation has been altered to make it seem that Jesus did not create everything;
2. The powerful testimony of Jesus in John 8:24, where He clearly identifies Himself as “I am”;
3. And the prophecy of Isaiah 9, which explicitly calls the Messiah “Mighty God.”

Our goal is not to convince by force, but to encourage a sincere, free, and Scripture-based search. Because discovering who Jesus really is also means discovering what God wants to reveal to us most precious of all.

1. Did Jesus create “all things”… or only “all the other things”?

One of the passages most frequently used by Jehovah’s Witnesses is Colossians 1:15-20. They claim that Jesus was created by God and then went on to create “all the other things.” This idea is based on the New World Translation (NWT), a version produced by the Watchtower.

However, when comparing this translation to others that are more faithful to the original manuscripts (such as Louis Segond or TOB), something surprising stands out: the word “other” does not appear in the Greek text, yet it is repeatedly added in the NWT.

In the 1984 edition of their Bible, these additions were placed in brackets, indicating that they were not part of the original text. But in the 2018 edition, the brackets disappeared: the word “other” is presented as if it naturally belongs to the biblical text.

 Yet, Paul clearly states that “all things were created by him and for him” (Colossians 1:16, Louis Segond). If Jesus created all things, then he is not part of creation. He is its author. He is the Creator, not a creature.
And if He is the Creator, He is God.

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2. John 8:24 – Jesus says: “Unless you believe that I am, you will die in your sins.”

In John 8:24, Jesus declares:

This verse has a double impact:

1. Jesus attributes to Himself the divine name. He doesn’t simply say “I am the Messiah” or “I am a prophet.” He says “I am”—in Greek, ἐγώ εἰμι (ego eimi)—which directly refers to Exodus 3:14, where God reveals Himself to Moses as “I am” (in Hebrew, Ehyeh).
2. He links faith in His divine identity to salvation. Jesus does not say, “you will die in your sins if you don’t believe in my message,” but rather, “if you do not believe that I am, you are lost.”

 Thus, recognizing Jesus as the « I Am, » that is, the Eternal One, is not secondary. It is essential for salvation.

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3. Isaiah 9:6 – The Messiah will be called “Mighty God” (El-Gibbor)

Jehovah’s Witnesses accept that the Messiah announced in Isaiah 9:6 is indeed Jesus.

But what does this passage say?

The Hebrew word El-Gibbor literally means « Mighty God. » This term is exactly the same as the one used to refer to Jehovah Himself in Isaiah 10:21!

 Thus, the Bible calls the Messiah « Mighty God »—not « mighty angel, » not « exalted creature, » but God.

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4. A sincere conclusion… and an honest question

What we see here is not simply a difference of interpretation. It is a series of deliberate choices—additions, rewordings, omissions—aimed at diminishing Jesus’ divine identity. When an organization claims to be the only channel of God on Earth but alters key biblical texts to fit its doctrine, it is only natural to question this.

 If the Watchtower has altered such fundamental texts, what else might it have hidden from us?
 Can we really trust an organization that manipulates the Scriptures?

This is not an attack, but an invitation to reflection. Because behind this question—“Who is Jesus?”—lies another, even more personal one: “Have I placed my faith in what I have been taught… or in what God has truly revealed in His Word?”
It becomes clear that these changes are not insignificant. They do not simply translate the text; they reinterpret it, bending it to fit a specific doctrinal reading instead of letting it speak for itself. This approach, repeated in other passages, shows a desire to control the biblical text rather than submit to it. When we see that some essential biblical texts are altered to support a particular doctrine, a natural question arises—not out of hostility, but out of a concern for truth:

Could this indicate that there are other important aspects we haven’t been fully told about?
This is not an accusation, but a sincere invitation to reflect. Sometimes, seeking the truth requires courage, especially when it challenges what we have deeply believed. But if this journey leads to a freer, more faithful faith rooted in God’s Word itself, then it is truly worth it.