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DavidAReed said:

The best way to approach a JW on the topic is to avoid the word "Trinity" at first. (Partly because the word is not found in the Bible, and partly because JWs have been taught this word refers to a three-headed false god invented by Satan.) Focus instead on identifying Jesus as Deity; then on identifying the Holy Spirit as Deity.

Once a JW sees the biblical evidence for the deity of Christ and the deity of the Holy Spirit, he is left with the task of coming up with a word to describe the one true God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He now has to coin a word or accept the one Christians have used for centuries.

David,

You're probably aware that the JWs have their own version of the Bible too. The "World Translation" which is an edited King James version modified to suit their preconcieved ideas. So if you are going to debate the godhead with a JW be sure to have a "real" Bible on hand for your discussion. If they have theirs open to the same passage you'll note the differences. In their version the "son of god" is always in lower case type so as not to be put on the same level as Jehovah. However, if one wishes to deny Jesus' divinity, the Gospels must also be surrendered. Christianity stands or falls on the divinity of Christ.

I find Hebrews is an excellent book to reference on this topic. The author of Hebrews makes it clear that God's Son is the last and best word spoked by God. He is exalted above the angels even though He was made lower than the angels for a time when He humbled himself to suffer and die for the sins of many. He has become our faithful High Priest and the lone mediator between God and man.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts