Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe the archangel Michael will retun?

This is what they say about Michael the archangel in their book 'What does the Bible really teach?' pages 218-219: "The Bible indicates that Michael is another name for Jesus Christ, before and after his life on earth... Jesus is linked with the office of archangel. Regarding the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 states: "The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel's voice." Thus the voice of Jesus is described as being that of an archangel. This scripture therefore suggests that Jesus himself if the archangel Michael... So the Bible speaks of both Michael and "his angels" and Jesus and "his angels." Since God's Word nowhere indicates that there are two armies of faithful angels in heaven - one headed by Michael and one headed by Jesus - it is logical to conclude that Michaael is none other than Jesus Christ in his heavenly role." Upon this flimsy "reasoning" they conclude Michael the archangel will return.

NOTE: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 says "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel AND WITH THE TRUMPET CALL OF GOD." They deliberately missed that vital point out. If, as they claim, the Lord coming "with the voice of the archangel" proves he is Michael, then the Lord coming "with the trumpet call of God" must prove is is God! However, they have subtly amended that scripture in their New World Translation to cover up this flaw in their "reasoning."

It is important to understand that Jehovah's Witnesses think the pre-human Jesus was created by Jehovah as this spirit creature, Michael the archangel. Also, that they think the spirit of Michael entered into the body of Jesus and after Jesus died, his body disappeared and it was the spirit creature, Michael the archangel who came out of the tomb and ascended into heaven. They say that the man Jesus is dead - forever dead - and will not be coming back.

Their Saviour is a created angel. Their Jesus is a created angel. Their Jesus was just a man who, although perfect, could have sinned. They think that the Son of God, who sits at the right hand of Jehovah in heaven, is a created angel. But that goes contrary to what the Bible says.

Speaking of the resurrected Jesus, Hebrews 1 says: "So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. For to which of the angels did God ever say, 'You are my Son; today I have become your Father'? Or again, 'I will be his Father, and he will be my Son'? And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, 'Let all God's angels worship him.' ... To which of the angels did God ever say, 'Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet'? Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?"

My Jesus is no created angel. My Lord and Saviour is no created angel. My Bible tells me that it is Christ Jesus who will return, in power and glory and accompanied by all the angels - including Michael the archangel, I believe the Bible, not the "reasoning" of men who deny the divinity of Jesus. GT.

P.S. They say the second "presence" of Jesus happened in 1914 when he was supposed to have taken up his heavenly kingdom and started ruling from heaven - invisibly. But they say Jesus the man is not coming back!

Hi Nina!

From what I have seen of their published materials they are teaching Jesus has already returned to earth INVISIBLY and has been ruling the Watchtower since 1914.

My Bible says that EVERY eye shall SEE his return.

I believe they have a different Jesus than the one I serve.