Why I Am Not an Iglesia Ni Cristo

Why I Am Not an Iglesia Ni Cristo
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 354
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ISBN-10 : 1519772378
ISBN-13 : 9781519772374
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Why I Am Not an Iglesia Ni Cristo by : MR Edward K. Watson

The Iglesia Ni Cristo or INC started in the Philippines in 1914 and has a Unitarian theology. What makes it unique is it boasts the Bible contains dozens of prophecies of their founder (Felix Manalo), their church, and the Philippines. It loudly proclaims it's the only "True Church" and all who refuse to convert will suffer eternal torment in the "lake of fire." It also imposes a level of control over its members that is abnormal in today's free societies, such as dictating to whom to vote, imposing public shunning and humiliation of disciplined or former members, and "discouraging" its members from conducting independent Bible study. This book examines and refutes every INC claim of prophetic fulfillment. It scrutinizes the INC assertion of exclusive authority to baptize and establishes the utter futility of its baptism since Felix Manalo cannot give what he does not have. This book also examines the Bible's teachings on the person of Jesus Christ and provides specific passages demonstrating the Bible teaches he is also "God" in addition to being a man. Lastly, it also provides proof that the Bible teaches the Holy Spirit is a sentient entity who is also "God."

Understanding the Iglesia Ni Cristo

Understanding the Iglesia Ni Cristo
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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages : 227
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ISBN-10 : 9781532633997
ISBN-13 : 1532633998
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding the Iglesia Ni Cristo by : Anne C. Harper

• Does the Iglesia ni Cristo really teach that their building will go up in the rapture? • Do they use coercive methods to make sure their members give at least a tithe of their income to the church? • Have confrontational methods of evangelism been effective in reaching them? • Is there a better way? The answers to these and other questions may surprise you. In this groundbreaking and meticulously researched new book, evangelical scholar Dr. Anne Harper, who, with her husband, George, is a Manila based missionary with Action International Ministries. describes the history, teachings, growth and development of the Iglesia ni Cristo since its founding in 1914 and explains why this group has endured for the last 100 years and why it will not likely fade away. Unlike other evangelical publications, Dr. Harper treats the Iglesia ni Cristo with respect and kindness, while being careful not to agree with or endorse their teachings. Thoroughly documented, yet highly readable, this book will go a long way to removing the false stereotypes that many born again Christians have of this group and challenges to rethink our attitudes towards them and respond in a biblical manner. From the Forward

The Iglesia Ni Cristo Under a Microscope

The Iglesia Ni Cristo Under a Microscope
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Total Pages : 560
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ISBN-10 : 1096338114
ISBN-13 : 9781096338116
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis The Iglesia Ni Cristo Under a Microscope by : Edward Watson

The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) church started in the Philippines in 1914 and has a Unitarian theology. It loudly proclaims it is the only "True Church" and all who refuse to convert will suffer eternal torment in the "lake of fire." It backs up its authoritative claim by alleging the Bible contains dozens of prophecies of their founder (Felix Manalo), their church, and the Philippines. Its ministers are notorious for their hostility and aggressiveness towards ministers of other faiths.The Iglesia Ni Cristo Under a Microscope is the first work to systematically examine the beliefs and practices of this church. It shows every so-called prophetic proof of the INC is a misrepresentation of the Holy Bible. It also provides specific passages showing the Holy Bible teaches Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is also God.Anyone regardless of faith or lack thereof who want to know the truth about the INC faith will find value in this work.

The Spirit of Catholicism

The Spirit of Catholicism
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Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 9781787204942
ISBN-13 : 1787204944
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis The Spirit of Catholicism by : Dr. Karl Adam

This is the 1929 English translation of the original German text first published in 1924 and authored by one of the world’s most distinguished Christian philosophers, Dr. Karl Adam. This book is a brilliant and evocative study of the fundamental concepts of the Catholic Faith, from its tenets, its historical development and the role of the Church in world society. For many on the outside, Catholicism, according to Dr. Adam, represents a daunting and somewhat foreign confused mass of conflicting forces that has somehow survived the tests of time. Catholicism is simultaneously new yet quite old; holy yet corrupt; hierarchical yet personal; dogmatic yet utilitarian, and so on. How can someone outside the Church get a good grasp on the essence of Catholicism when it is so vast and seemingly complex? Those attempting to grasp the very heart and spirit of Catholicism should read Karl Adam’s book, which is a most elegant and concise exploration of the faith and an attempt to address these ambiguities. What are the fundamental attributes of the Catholic Church? What is the source from which it has drawn vigor and life through its two thousand years of life on earth? What are the secret sources of its incredible vitality in the world today? The author answers these and many other questions about the nature and structure of the Church. He examines the essential nature of the Catholic Church from the basic premise that it was expressly founded by Christ, traces its historical development and analyzes its actual functioning through the ages.

My Catholic Faith

My Catholic Faith
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Publisher : Ravenio Books
Total Pages : 339
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Synopsis My Catholic Faith by : Louis LaRavoire Morrow

In My Catholic Faith, Louis LaRavoire Morrow presents a comprehensive guide to the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Catholic Church. This book serves as a valuable resource for both newcomers to the faith and lifelong Catholics seeking to deepen their understanding of their religious heritage. Morrow explores the core tenets of Catholicism, offering insights into the sacraments, prayer, and the role of the Church in daily life.

Embracing Shared Ministry

Embracing Shared Ministry
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Publisher : Kregel Academic
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9780825442643
ISBN-13 : 0825442648
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Embracing Shared Ministry by : Joseph Hellerman

Joseph Hellerman (PhD, UCLA) is Professor of New Testament at Biola University. He also currently serves as Team Pastor at Oceanside Christian Fellowship Church. Hellerman's other publications include The Ancient Church as Family, Reconstructing Honor in Roman Philippi, When the Church Was Family, and Jesus and the People of God.

The Essential Catholic Survival Guide

The Essential Catholic Survival Guide
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Publisher : Catholic Answers Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1888992816
ISBN-13 : 9781888992816
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis The Essential Catholic Survival Guide by : Catholic Answers

Every Catholic will come face-to-face with anti-Catholic attacks that are launched against the Faith. Don't you owe it to yourself to make sure you have the very best in apologetic resources right at your fingertips? There's no better time to arm yourself with what we consider a must for every Catholic's home library. The Essential Catholic Survival Guide. By compiling seventy of our best apologetic tracts into one cohesive, comprehensive book that can be used by anyone, anytime, anywhere to defend the Catholic faith, we've created what many consider the "go-to" resource when it comes to answering questions about the Faith. Topics include: The Church and the papacy-Scripture and Tradition-Mary and the saints-The sacraments-Salvation-Last things-Morality and science-Anti-Catholicism-Non-Catholic churches and movements-Practical apologetics.

How We Got the Bible

How We Got the Bible
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9780801072611
ISBN-13 : 0801072611
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis How We Got the Bible by : Neil R. Lightfoot

This popular and accessible account of how the Bible has been preserved and transmitted for today's readers is now available in trade paper.

The Visible Church

The Visible Church
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Publisher : CreateSpace
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 1466418125
ISBN-13 : 9781466418127
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis The Visible Church by : John F. Sullivan

St. Alphonsus writes: “a single bad book will be sufficient to cause the destruction of a monastery.” Pope Pius XII wrote in 1947 at the beatification of Blessed Maria Goretti: “There rises to Our lips the cry of the Saviour: 'Woe to the world because of scandals!' (Matthew 18:7). Woe to those who consciously and deliberately spread corruption-in novels, newspapers, magazines, theaters, films, in a world of immodesty!” We at St. Pius X Press are calling for a crusade of good books. We want to restore 1,000 old Catholic books to the market. We ask for your assistance and prayers. This book is a photographic reprint of the original The original has been inspected and many imperfections in the existing copy have been corrected. At Saint Pius X Press our goal is to remain faithful to the original in both photographic reproductions and in textual reproductions that are reprinted. Photographic reproductions are given a page by page inspection, whereas textual reproductions are proofread to correct any errors in reproduction.

The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church

The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church
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Publisher : Zondervan
Total Pages : 1096
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ISBN-10 : IND:39000005785600
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Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church by : James Dixon Douglas

A fascinating one-volume encyclopedia explaining the development of the church This comprehensive one-volume reference work traces the development of the Christian church through its first 2000 years. More than 180 scholars have contributed their expertise, incorporating recent research, archaeological discoveries, and specialized studies. Cross-references and bibliographies of significant works enhance this dictionary's usefulness as a basic source book and study tool.