Reasoning from the Scriptures

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Reasoning From the Scriptures is primarily a doctrinal handbook of Jehovah's Witnesses arranged by topic, although it contains other features (pp. 7, 8). It is designed as a quick reference work for use in evangelizing activity, and even for the basis of some assignments in the Theocratic Ministry School, though it is not intended for use in debate (p. 7 paragraph 3).

The Reasoning book consists of 446 pages. At least 28 different Bible translations are referred to in the Reasoning book.

Seventy-six doctrinal topics such as the Trinity, Apostolic succession, Abortion, Dating, and Sin are all discussed. Included with them are both scriptural and secular references to support conclusions and statements made. Sections entitled "Introductions for Use in the Field Ministry" contain commonly used scriptural conversation starters. "How You Might Respond to Potential Conversation Stoppers" contains techniques to use in overcoming objections and negative responses when preaching to others in the ministry.