The Bible An Open Book?

IS THE BIBLE AN 

“OPEN BOOK”?

 

“I believe that the Bible can be understood by anyone who can read it. Through personal reading and self-studying, a person can understand what the Bible says. There is no mystery in the Bible. You can find yourself the Bible truth.”

 

On the Holy Spirit

IS THE HOLY SPIRIT GOD?

“Why you don’t believe that the Holy Spirit is God? How would you regard the Holy Spirit if it is not God?”

Why Iglesia Ni Cristo belief about Jesus differs from other churches

WHY THE BELIEF OF THE 
IGLESIA NI CRISTO ABOUT CHRIST DIFFERS GREATLY FROM OTHER CHURCHES?

  

“I wonder why most of the professing Christians believe that Jesus is God and the Iglesia Ni Cristo does not? Why is your belief about Jesus is so different from other churches?”

 

Philippine Arena Again! Watch This Video

THE PHILIPPINE ARENA, AGAIN!

Watch this video

And you will

Be proud you’re an

Iglesia Ni Cristo

Be proud you’re a

Filipino

John 20:28 "My Lord and My God"

Proponents of Christ-is-God theology either misinterpret the verses of the Bible or basing on inaccurate translation of the verses to back up their contentions. Do not be deceived. 

Make a careful study. Examine and investigate.

ON JOHN 20:28

 “MY LORD AND MY GOD”

Bible and Qur’an: What's the Difference?

“WHAT ARE THE MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE BIBLE AND QUR’AN?”

part 1

Can We Be Saved By Faith Alone?

NOT BY FAITH ALONE

“I believe that it is enough to have faith in God and Jesus Christ and you will be saved. Salvation is  through faith alone in Christ Jesus.”

Why Church of Christ don't Practice Infant Baptism

WHY THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO DON’T BAPTIZE INFANTS OR BABIES?

“My sister told me that babies are not baptized in your Church. Infant baptism is a practice in the Catholic Church and many protestant churches. Can you please explain to me why in your church babies are not baptized?

Why need To Receive Baptism?

 

WHY NEED TO RECEIVE BAPTISM? WHAT IS BAPTISM FOR?

“I believe that it is enough to have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in order to be saved. If so why do we need to receive baptism? What is baptism for?”

                                                   

Does the dead can still communicate with the living?

“CAN WE COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEAD AND CAN THE DEAD STILL COMMUNICATE WITH THE LIVING?”

I John 5:7 KJV and Douay-Reheims

I JOHN 5:7

KJV AND DOUAY-RHEIMS

“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” (I John 5:7, KJV)

Who can tell us the truth about death?

“NO MAN CAN TELL WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO A PERSON WHEN HE DIES UNTIL HE HIMSELF EXPERIENCE DEATH. SO, WHO CAN TELL US THE TRUTH ABOUT DEATH?”

What are the conditions of the dead?

“WHAT WOULD BE OUR CONDITIONS WHEN WE DIED?”

Does a person go to heaven or hell right after he dies?

“DOES A PERSON GO TO HEAVEN OR HELL RIGHT AFTER HE DIES?”

Why God prohibits the eating of blood?

"Why God prohibits the eating  of blood or any food mixed with blood?"

Did Apostle Paul abolish the prohibition on eating blood?

Does Colossians 2:14-16 prove that the prohibition on eating blood is already abolished?

Does I Timothy 4:4-5 say that eating of blood is already allowed in the Christian Era?

Does I Timothy 4:4-5 say that eating of blood is already allowed?

Does Acts 10:14-16 abolish the prohibition on eating blood?

Does the Apostle abolish the prohibition on the eating of blood according to Acts 10:14-16?

“The prohibition on the eating of the blood was already abolished in the Christian era. Acts 10:14-16 proves this. The Lord God said to Apostle Peter, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”

What happens to a person when he dies?

“WHAT HAPPENS TO A PERSON WHEN HE DIES? WHAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT DEATH?”

On Prohibiting Members of the Church of Christ from Marrying Non-believers or Non-members

Why members of Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) prohibited to marry non-members of the Church?

Examining the Trinity part 3 (Who are the False Preachers?)

Examining The Trinity Doctrine:

Part 3

 WHO ARE THE FALSE PREACHERS?

“Majority of those who profess that they are Christians adhere to the belief that God is a Trinity. Does this prove that Iglesia Ni Cristo ministers are false preachers because of their rejection of the Trinity doctrine?”

Examining the Trinity part 2 (Try multiplication in the Trinity?)

Examining The Trinity Doctrine:

Part 2

TRY MULTIPLICATION IN THE TRINITY?

GOD THE FATHER TIMES GOD THE SON TIMES GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT?

“INC claims that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit equals three Gods. Why add, not multiply? Try multiplication: 1 x 1 x 1 = ONE. One divine nature, three divine persons.”

Is the Lord Jesus Christ the one referred to in Proverbs 8:22-30?

THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO

theiglesianicristo.blogspot.com

“Answering Christ-is-God Theology”

Proponents of Christ-is-God theology either misinterpret the verses of the Bible or basing on inaccurate translation of the verses to back up their contentions. Do not be deceived. Make a careful study. Examine and investigate.

ON PROVERBS 8:22-30

“IS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST THE ONE REFERRED TO IN PROVERBS 8:22-30?”

Do you practice tithing or the giving of the ten percent of your income?

"Are members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) compelled to give ten percent of their earnings or wealth to the Church? Do you practice tithing? Some say that your members are forced to tithe or give ten percent of their income?"

The Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum

THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO MUSEUM:

PRESERVING THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO HERITAGE

One of the major “centennial projects” of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), the new five-story building will house the Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum

Innocent E. Okekeh, A Former Anglican Priest

Confession of a Former Anglican Priest:

“WHY I JOINED THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO”

By Innocent E. Okekeh,

A Former Anglican Priest

Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

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“So why did I leave my former church and join the Iglesia Ni Cristo? First, I was spiritually convinced that the Iglesia Ni Cristo is the only one true church. It does not hide the truth. It does not add or subtract teachings from the Bible. It is not a church wherein doctrines and practices are a mixture of beliefs where anything can go in. The Iglesia Ni Cristo is unique, the only church I have seen in my life that is truly biblical.”

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Who is the 'Mighty God' mentioned in Isaiah 9:6?

Proponents of Christ-is-God theology either misinterpret the verses of the Bible or basing on inaccurate translation of the verses to back up their contentions. Do not be deceived. Make a careful study. 
Examine and investigate.

ON ISAIAH 9:6

“WHO IS THE 'MIGHTY GOD' MENTIONED IN ISAIAH 9:6?”

Who created Satan, the Devil?

“What is the purpose of God in creating Satan? If God is a God of love, why did He created such an evil being?”

Why giving contributions during worship services?

“I attended a worship service in your church and noticed you are collecting monetary contributions, Are your members compelled to give monetary contributions to the Church?”

Pedrito B. Placio, a former Roman Catholic seminarian

“I Found The Way, The Truth, And The Life”

By Pedrito B. Placio
A Former Roman Catholic Seminarian

Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur

Why members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo diligently attend worship services?

"Why members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo diligently attend congregational worship services? Are you forced by your Church Administration to attend these services?"

What is salvation and who will be saved?

WHY DO WE NEED SALVATION? WHAT IS SALVATION TAUGHT BY THE BIBLE? SALVATION FROM WHAT? AND WHO WILL BE SAVED?

Erlinda Mirafuentes-Dela Cruz, former Catholic Nun, INC Convert

“A FAREWELL TO THE NUNNERY”

By Erlinda Mirafuentes-Dela Cruz

A Former Catholic Nun

THE TRUE GOD OF THE BIBLE (Knowing the True God, part 2)

KNOWING THE TRUE GOD

Part 2

                    

Who is the true God? It is very important to make sure that we worship the true God taught by the Bible because the Holy Scripture explicitly proclaimed the following:

II Thessalonians 1:8-9 NKJV

“In flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power”

Through the guidance of the Holy Scripture, let us know who the true God is. Who is the true God according to the Bible?

  

THE GOD OF THE BIBLE

About Jesus Christ

WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT 

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

The Iglesia Ni Cristo Believes in the Lord Jesus Christ

“Does the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? Yes, indeed. However, the belief of the Iglesia Ni Cristo regarding the Lord Jesus Christ is what the Bible teaches about Him, no more, no less. What the apostles teach about Christ is how the Iglesia Ni Cristo recognized the Lord.”

 Why We Believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is Man in Nature and He is Not God

“The Lord Jesus Christ did not only made an explicit statement that He is a Man, but also showed that He is different from God…Although for us the Lord Jesus Christ is not God, however, we believe that Jesus is the Son of God, the Lord, the Savior and God’s greatest messenger. For us, the true God is the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ because this is what He himself taught to us.”

 WHY THE LORD JESUS 

IS NOT GOD

  

Part 1: The Father Alone is the True God

“Why the Lord Jesus Christ is not God? Because there is only one true God, the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ is not the Father but the Son of the One True God.”

Part 2: God is not Man and Man is not God

“Another strong biblical evidence that the Lord Jesus Christ is not God is His explicit pronouncement that He is a Man…Because God is not man, and man is not God, then, when Jesus said that He is a man it only means that He is not God.”

Part 3: The Lord Jesus Is Different From The Lord God

“If all people will rely solely in the Bible in their belief about the nature of Christ, no one would have fallen into the false belief that Christ is the true God  because the Bible clearly proves that the Lord Jesus Christ is different from the Lord God.”

Part 4: If Jesus Is God Then There Will Be Two Gods

“The belief that the Lord Jesus Christ is God contradicts the teaching of the Bible that the Father alone is the true God because if Jesus is God then there will be two Gods.”

Part 5: Accepting Jesus As God Will Result To Absurdities

“God cannot be the author of confusion and absurdities. The Bible explicitly said that “God is not the author of confusion” (cf. I Cor. 14:33 KJV). What God wants is to all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth…Do you know that accepting Jesus as God will result to absurdities?”

WHEN AND HOW THE LORD 

JESUS BECAME GOD

 coming soon!

Frequently Asked uestions ABOUT THE BIBLE

Where did the word “Bible” come from?

“The Holy Book is known as the Bible. Where did the word "Bible" come from?”

How the Holy Scriptures came to be called “the Bible”?

“Today we call the sacred writings as the Bible. I wonder why the holy book is called the Bible? How it came to be called as such?”

What is the origin of the chapter and verse division of the Bible?

“I just wonder if the Bible was divided into chapters and verses since the beginning or it was incorporated only later on? Why the Bible is divided into chapters and verses? Who made those divisions and when?”

Is the Bible an "open book"?

“I believe that the Bible can be understood by anyone who can read it. Through personal reading and self-syudying, a person can understand what the Bible says. There is no mystery in the Bible. You can find yourself the Bible truth?”

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About the SOUL Frequently Asked Question

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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About the Soul

Are the Soul and the spirit one and the same?

“I believe, as majority of the people do, that the soul and the spirit are one and the same. But, one of the members of your Church told me that they are different. Is our soul also our spirit?”

Are the souls immortal?

“Almost all who profess they are Christians and that they believe in the Bible also believe in the immortality of the soul. So I was surprised to find out that Iglesia ni Cristo rejects this doctrine. Why?”

What does the Bible say about the transmigration of the soul?

“Many religions teach the transmigration of the soul. Even the Roman Catholic Church and other Christian-professing groups believe in it. What does the Bible say about it?”

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Some Steps Toward Successful Marriage

The Word Of God Is The Answer

SOME STEPS TOWARD SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

MARRIAGE IS THE inviolable union of a man and a woman who seek the blessings of God in a solemn religious ceremony officiated by a minister or pastor. The contracting parties exchange vows, and once the exchange of vows is completed, the minister proclaims the couple as man and wife. They become no longer two but one in the sight of God.

REQUISITES OF GOOD MARRIAGE

To be truly successful in marriage, the couple must have completely understood the requisites that constitute a good marriage. Following is an enumeration of these requirements.

Origin of the Chapter and Verse Divisions of the Bible

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE CHAPTER AND VERSE DIVISIONS OF THE BIBLE?

“I just wonder if the Bible was divided into chapters and verses since the beginning or it was incorporated only later on? Why the Bible is divided into chapters and verses? Who made those divisions and when?”

History of the Name “the Bible”

HOW THE HOLY SCRIPTURES CAME TO BE CALLED “THE BIBLE”?

“Today we call the sacred writings as the Bible. I wonder why the holy book is called the Bible? How it came to be called as such?”

Origin of the word “Bible”

WHERE DID THE WORD “BIBLE” COME FROM?

“The Holy Book is popularly known as the Bible. Where did the word 'Bible' come from?”

What does the Bible say about the transmigration of the soul?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

What does the Bible say about the transmigration of the soul?

“Many religions teach the transmigration of the soul. Even the Roman Catholic Church and other Christian-professing groups believe in it. What does the Bible say about it?”

Are the souls immortal?

“Almost all who profess they are Christians and that they believe in the Bible also believe in the immortality of the soul. So I was surprised to find out that Iglesia ni Cristo rejects this doctrine. Why?”

Are the Soul and the Spirit One and the Same? FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are the Soul and the spirit one and the same?

“I believe, as majority of the people do, that the soul and the spirit are one and the same. But, one of the members of your Church told me that they are different. Is our soul also our spirit?”

"Church of Christ" not in the Bible? How Ridiculous

“THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO”

ANSWERS

“The phrase ‘Church of Christ never once appears in the Bible”

Another challenge from the CFDs but only shows their ignorant on what are written in the Bible and in Bible versions as well”

ON MATTHEW 23:2 (THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO ANSWERS)

"THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO"
ANSWERS

"CFD INSULTED THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ON THEIR CONCLUSION REGARDING MATTHEW 23:2”

Catholic defenders claim that the “seat of Moses”

 mentioned by the Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 23:2 have no reference in the Old Testament. And concluded that the Lord Jesus Christ went beyond what is written and that “Bible Alone Belief is destroyed.”

However, careful study of what are written in the Bible shows not only their errors but also that they insulted the Lord Jesus Christ in claiming that “He went beyond what is written.”

The Sowers of Misinformation

The Sowers of Misinformation

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Unable to face us on issues, INC detractors dish out personal attacks, gossips stories and malicious reports against the Iglesia Ni Cristo

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Iglesia Ni Cristo Continues Lingap Sa Mamamayan

IGLESIA NI CRISTO CONTINUES "LINGAP SA MAMAMAYAN" IN LEYTE AND OTHER AFFECTED AREAS OF SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA

German Television reported Iglesia Ni Cristo Lingap Sa Mamayan

German Television Reported  Iglesia Ni Cristo Lingap Sa Mamamayan

CNN reports Iglesia Ni Cristo relief operations

THE CHURCH ADMINISTRATION MOVED THE WHOLE CHURCH TO PRAY FOR AND HELP THE VICTIMS OF SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN)

INC Church shelters survivors of typhoon Yolanda

Iglesia Ni Cristo Shelters Survivors Of Typhoon Yolanda

Payong Kapatid KUNG PAANO DAPAT HARAPIN ANG MGA PAGSUBOK

HINDI NATIN DAPAT IPAGTAKA ANG MABIBIGAT NA PAGSUBOK SUBALIT ANG DAPAT NATING MALAMAN AY KUNG PAANO NATIN ITO MAIPAGTATAGUMPAY

  

 

 

“Mga minamahal, huwag ninyong pagtakhan at ituring na di pangkaraniwan ang mabibigat na pagsubok na inyong dinaranas. Sa halip, magalak kayo sa inyong pakikihati sa mga hirap ni Cristo, at magiging lubos ang inyong kagalakan kapag nahayag ang kanyang kadakilaan.” 

(I Pedro 4:12-13 MB)

 

 

On Super Typhoon Yolanda

SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA DEVASTATED LEYTE, PHILIPPINES

31 October 2013 Birthday Greeting to Ka Eduardo V. Manalo

Happy Birthday po

Ka Eduardo V. Manalo

31 October 2013

One True God According To The Bible (Knowing The True God part 1)

KNOWING THE TRUE GOD

Part 1

                    

Who is the true God? A question asked by many because it is not true that all religions worship one and the same God. Even among those who profess they are Christians and they believe in the Bible worship not one and the same God. It is very important to make sure that we worship the true God taught by the Bible because the Holy Scripture explicitly proclaimed the following:

II Thessalonians 1:8-9 NKJV

“In flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power”

Are there people who do not know God? Apostle Paul answered this question:

1 Cor 8:7 God’s Word

“But not everyone knows this. Some people are so used to worshiping false gods...”

Through the guidance of the Holy Scripture, let us know who the true God is. Who is the true God according to the Bible?

ONE TRUE GOD ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE

John 10:30

ON JOHN 10:30

 Did Jesus admit divinity when He said “I and My Father are one” in John 10:30?

What Is The Church Of Christ? (The One True Church Of Christ part 1)

THE ONE TRUE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Part 1

Today, many people are truly confused about religion because there are tens of thousands all over the world calling themselves as Christian religion. What makes the people even more confused is the fact that each one claims to be the true Church of Christ. However, how can we identify the one true Church of Christ?

WHAT IS THE CHURCH OF CHRIST?

Colossians 1:16

ON COLOSSIANS 1:16

Question:

Does Colossians 1:16 teach that the Lord Jesus Christ created all things? The verse clearly said, “For by him all things were created…all things were created by him and for him” (Col. 1:16 NIV)

ANSWER:

Accepting Jesus As God Will Result To Absurdities (Why Jesus Is Not God part 5)

Why The Lord Jesus is Not God

BIBLICAL EVIDENCES THAT PROVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

IS NOT THE TRUE GOD

Part 5

THE Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) firmly believeS that the Lord Jesus Christ is man in nature and He is not God because this is what the Bible explicitly teaches. If we are going to examine the teachings written in the Bible, the evidences are overwhelming that the Lord Jesus Christ is indeed not the true God the Holy Scripture teaches.

ACCEPTING JESUS AS GOD WILL RESULT TO ABSURDITIES

John 14:9

On John 14:9

Question

Jesus said “He who has seen Me has seen the Father…” (John 14:9b, NASB). Thus, Jesus Christ is God.

                                    

ANSWER:

If Jesus Is God Then There Will Be Two Gods (Why Jesus Is Not God part 4)

Why The Lord Jesus is Not God

BIBLICAL EVIDENCES THAT PROVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

IS NOT THE TRUE GOD

Part 4

THE Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) firmly believes that the Lord Jesus Christ is man in nature and He is not God because this is what the Bible explicitly teaches. If we are going to examine the teachings written in the Bible, the evidences are overwhelming that the Lord Jesus Christ is indeed not the true God the Holy Scripture teaches.

IF JESUS IS GOD THEN THERE WILL BE TWO GODS

I John 5:20

ON I JOHN 5:20

QUESTION:

“Who is the true God mentioned in 1john 5:20? "We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know Him Who is true.and we are in Him who is true-even in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.” The verse clearly said "His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life."

ANSWER:

The Lord Jesus Is Different From The Lord God (Why Jesus Is Not God part 3)

Why The Lord Jesus is Not God

BIBLICAL EVIDENCES THAT PROVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

IS NOT THE TRUE GOD

Part 3

THE Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) firmly believes that the Lord Jesus Christ is man in nature and He is not God because this is what the Bible explicitly teaches. If we are going to examine the teachings written in the Bible, the evidences are overwhelming that the Lord Jesus Christ is indeed not the true God the Holy Scripture teaches.

JESUS CHRIST IS DIFFERENT FROM GOD

God is Not Man and Man is Not God (Why Jesus Is Not God part 2)

Why The Lord Jesus is Not God

BIBLICAL EVIDENCES THAT PROVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

IS NOT THE TRUE GOD

Part 2

THE Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) firmly believes that the Lord Jesus Christ is man in nature and He is not God because this is what the Bible explicitly teaches. If we are going to examine the teachings written in the Bible, the evidences are overwhelming that the Lord Jesus Christ is indeed not the true God the Holy Scripture teaches.

GOD IS NOT MAN AND

MAN IS NOT GOD

The Father Alone is the True God (Why Jesus Is Not God part 1)

Why The Lord Jesus is Not God

BIBLICAL EVIDENCES THAT PROVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

IS NOT THE TRUE GOD

Part 1

THE Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) firmly believes that the Lord Jesus Christ is man in nature and He is not God because this is what the Bible explicitly teaches. If we are going to examine the teachings written in the Bible, the evidences are overwhelming that the Lord Jesus Christ is indeed not the true God the Holy Scripture teaches.

THE FATHER ALONE IS

THE TRUE GOD

Templo Central Worship Service Schedule

SCHEDULE of Worship ServiceS

  Philippines

Schedule of Worship Services are subject to change.

Please contact the Locale Congregation for updated information.

If changes are made feel free to inform us.

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TEMPLO CENTRAL

Ecclesiastical District of Central

Why Iglesia Ni Cristo Believes That Jesus Is Man in nature And Not God

WHY WE BELIEVE THAT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS MAN IN NATURE AND HE IS NOT GOD

QUESTION:

“Good evening, I am a born again christian. Why the Iglesia Ni Cristo believe that the Lord Jesus is a man and not God. Is this teaching written in the Bible?”

Ephesians 5:23 TEV Religion, Church and Salvaation

"Church or religion cannot save us?"

ANSWER:

The true Church is not the Savior or will not be the one who will save us, the Lord Jesus is the Savior. However, who will the Savior (the Lord Jesus Christ) will save?

Ephesians 5:23 TEV

“For a husband has authority over his wife just as Christ has authority over the church; and CHRIST IS HIMSELF THE SAVIOR OF THE CHURCH, HIS BODY.”