Beliefs
As compared to Catholic and Protestant doctrines, the beliefs of the Iglesia Ni Cristo are highly different. To name a few, here is the list.
1. They reject the idea that Jesus is God and they strongly adhere to the teachings of Arius. They believe that Jesus Christ is purely and fully human, was the son of God but not divine. Thereby rejecting the concept of the Holy Trinity (Three persons in one God). Christians should call him Lord because Iglesia Ni Cristo members say it is the right title to call him as he was the son of God.
2. The only true church is their own. Anyone outside of their church cannot attain salvation. Unless a non-INC member submits himself to the church, he will be saved. All other denominations and religions is what they believe came from darkness and not from light and truth.
3. Faith should not only focus to believing in God, personal relationship to the Lord or by doing good works. They teach that Church membership is essential.
4. Their founder- Felix Manalo was the last messenger of God whom they believe was the only prophet who can restore and build the only true church.
Practices
Iglesia Ni Cristo members have many practices. Here is another list to mention some.
1. They don‘t eat Dinuguan ( Filipino dish made from animal blood) or other foods with blood strew.
2. They don‘t allow interdenominational or inter religious marriage.
3. They don‘t celebrate many feasts including Christmas, Halloween, and Valentines. They only celebrate the Sta. Cena (Holy Supper) as well as New year.
4. They don‘t practice putting religious images, statues and objects inside their homes and in their churches.
5. Every time they attend worship services, they wear formal attire.
6. They have two worship services in a week. Usually the schedule is Thursdays and Sundays.
7. Members are forbidden to join worship services or other religious activities of other denominations.
8. Members are not allowed to drink alcoholic beverages, to smoke and to gamble.
9. They practice Pagtitiwalag (Act of expelling a member from their church if proven that he/she violated the teachings of the church. E.g. smoking, drinking liquors, gambling).
10. Ministers (a title for their preacher) use a lot of Bible versions as a basis for their teachings and doctrines.
11. They practice bloc voting which is voting for an official not on their own individual decisions but upon the decision of the whole church. They believe that such practice leads to unity of all members inside the church.
12. They don‘t practice infant baptism. Also, their process of baptizing someone who would like to be a member of their church is not being done through sprinkling of water but through immersion.
13. During their worship service, male and female members sit separately.
These are some of the beliefs and practices of the Church. If you would like to learn more and would like to have more explanation about the things listed above, please approach a minister to the church nearest your place. Or contact them in their website.
Beliefs https://iglesianicristo.net/beliefs-5/
One God, the Father
We believe that the one and only true God is the Father, the Creator. We hold this belief because this is the doctrine taught by our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles (John 17:3, 1; I Cor. 8:6). God is a spirit (John 4:24), and, therefore, He has no flesh and bones (Luke 24:39).
There is no trinity of persons in God. Though the Bible speaks of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, never does it refer to all of them as gods nor as three persons in one God; rather, it points to the Father alone as the true God. The Son Himself emphasized that only the Father is the true God (John 17:3, 1) and that He Himself is a man telling the truth which He received from God (John 8:40). The prophets also taught that we have only one Father who created us (Mal. 2:10; Isa. 64:8). He alone is God, there is no other God and no one is like Him (Isa. 46:9).
God is from everlasting to everlasting, with no beginning or end (Ps. 90:2), immortal (I Tim. 1:17), and does not tire or become weary (Isa. 40:28).
He alone is the Creator of heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all things therein, and the seas and all that is in them (Neh. 9:6).
There is no trinity of persons in God. Though the Bible speaks of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, never does it refer to all of them as gods nor as three persons in one God; rather, it points to the Father alone as the true God. The Son Himself emphasized that only the Father is the true God (John 17:3, 1) and that He Himself is a man telling the truth which He received from God (John 8:40). The prophets also taught that we have only one Father who created us (Mal. 2:10; Isa. 64:8). He alone is God, there is no other God and no one is like Him (Isa. 46:9).
God is from everlasting to everlasting, with no beginning or end (Ps. 90:2), immortal (I Tim. 1:17), and does not tire or become weary (Isa. 40:28).
He alone is the Creator of heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all things therein, and the seas and all that is in them (Neh. 9:6).
Surah 112. The Unity, Sincerity, Oneness Of "I AM", Purity of Faith
112:1. Say: He is "I AM", the One and Only;
112:2. "I AM", the Eternal, Absolute;
112:3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
112:4. And there is none like unto Him.
112:1. Say: He is "I AM", the One and Only;
112:2. "I AM", the Eternal, Absolute;
112:3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
112:4. And there is none like unto Him.
The Lord Jesus Christ
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Matt. 3:17), is the one and only Savior given by God (Acts 13:23). Christ is the sole mediator between God and man (I Tim. 2:5) and the only way to God (John 14:6).
But we do not subscribe to the belief that Christ is a God-Man. He is man in nature according to His own testimony (John 8:40) and the teachings of His Apostles (I Tim. 2:5; Matt. 1:18).
The attributes of a human being are found in Christ. He hungered (Matt. 4:2), thirsted (John 19:28), became weary or tired (John 4:6), slept (Matt. 8:24), and died (Matt. 27:50; I Cor. 15:3). However, Christ as distinct from all men, is the only one Who did not sin (I Pet. 2:21-22; Heb. 4:15).
He has been exalted by God and given a name above all other names, that at the name of Christ every knee should bow, those in heaven, and those on earth (Phil. 2:9-11). He has been placed by God far above all principality, power, might and dominion, and every name that is named, and all things have been put under His feet (Eph. 1:21-22). Christ will eventually subject all His power and authority to the true God (I Cor. 15:27-28). He had in so many instances introduced Himself as the Son of God but never did He appropriate the title “God” nor “God the Son” for Himself because He is not God but a man.
But we do not subscribe to the belief that Christ is a God-Man. He is man in nature according to His own testimony (John 8:40) and the teachings of His Apostles (I Tim. 2:5; Matt. 1:18).
The attributes of a human being are found in Christ. He hungered (Matt. 4:2), thirsted (John 19:28), became weary or tired (John 4:6), slept (Matt. 8:24), and died (Matt. 27:50; I Cor. 15:3). However, Christ as distinct from all men, is the only one Who did not sin (I Pet. 2:21-22; Heb. 4:15).
He has been exalted by God and given a name above all other names, that at the name of Christ every knee should bow, those in heaven, and those on earth (Phil. 2:9-11). He has been placed by God far above all principality, power, might and dominion, and every name that is named, and all things have been put under His feet (Eph. 1:21-22). Christ will eventually subject all His power and authority to the true God (I Cor. 15:27-28). He had in so many instances introduced Himself as the Son of God but never did He appropriate the title “God” nor “God the Son” for Himself because He is not God but a man.
The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the power (Acts 1:8) sent by the Father in the name of Christ, to teach and remind His messengers of all things that Christ said (John 14:26).
Christ also sends the Holy Spirit to help us in our weaknesses and infirmities (John 15:26; Rom. 8:26). The Holy Spirit strengthens, edifies, and comforts the Church Of Christ (Eph. 3:16-17; John 14:26). And although the Holy Spirit is a spirit, never does the Scriptures refer to it as “God the Holy Spirit” because it is not God but one of the spirits being sent by God.
Christ also sends the Holy Spirit to help us in our weaknesses and infirmities (John 15:26; Rom. 8:26). The Holy Spirit strengthens, edifies, and comforts the Church Of Christ (Eph. 3:16-17; John 14:26). And although the Holy Spirit is a spirit, never does the Scriptures refer to it as “God the Holy Spirit” because it is not God but one of the spirits being sent by God.
The Holy Scriptures
We believe that the Bible is the sole basis of faith and service to God. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to those who believe, for in it the righteousness of God is revealed (Rom. 1:16-17). The Holy Scriptures is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished for all good works (II Tim. 3:15-17).
God has purposely hidden His words in mystery (Rom. 16:25), so that men who strive to understand the Scripture through their own worldly knowledge can never come to know the truth (II Tim. 3:7). The gospel preached by those who are not sent by God is called by the Apostles “another gospel” (Gal. 1:6-7). And the use of the Gospel which deviates from the truth or from its true meaning will ineluctably lead to perdition (II Pet. 3:15-16).
God has purposely hidden His words in mystery (Rom. 16:25), so that men who strive to understand the Scripture through their own worldly knowledge can never come to know the truth (II Tim. 3:7). The gospel preached by those who are not sent by God is called by the Apostles “another gospel” (Gal. 1:6-7). And the use of the Gospel which deviates from the truth or from its true meaning will ineluctably lead to perdition (II Pet. 3:15-16).
The Messengers of God
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that the task of understanding God’s words in the Bible, and teaching them without any alteration, without adding or diminishing, is given exclusively to the messengers of God (Mark 4:11-12; Rom. 10:15; Deut. 12:32).
We believe that the late Brother Felix Y. Manalo is God’s last messenger; he was the fulfillment of the Biblical prophecies concerning the messenger from the Far East (Rev. 7:2-3) who would preach to God’s sons and daughters in these last days (Isa. 43:5-6; 46:11; 41:9-11). God reveals the meaning of His words to His messengers by means of the Holy Spirit (II Pet. 1:20-21), and the proof that the messengers were taught by the Holy Spirit is that their teachings never contradict one another (I Cor. 2:13).
We believe that the late Brother Felix Y. Manalo is God’s last messenger; he was the fulfillment of the Biblical prophecies concerning the messenger from the Far East (Rev. 7:2-3) who would preach to God’s sons and daughters in these last days (Isa. 43:5-6; 46:11; 41:9-11). God reveals the meaning of His words to His messengers by means of the Holy Spirit (II Pet. 1:20-21), and the proof that the messengers were taught by the Holy Spirit is that their teachings never contradict one another (I Cor. 2:13).
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4:1 For, behold, the Day cometh, that shall burn like an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the "I AM" Lord of hosts, that it shall leave of them neither root nor branch (nothing).
4:2 But unto you that fear My name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
4:3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in The Day that I shall do [this], saith the "I AM" Lord of hosts.
4:4 Remember ye and return to The Law of Moses My servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, [with] the Statutes and Judgments.
4:5 Behold, I will send you EliJAH the Prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful Day of the "I AM" (Sura 43:61):
4:6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.
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God’s election
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that since ancient times, God has set apart His people to serve Him. Outside this election, man cannot render services acceptable to God (Ps. 4:3; Prov. 1:28).
Those whom God had chosen in the patriarchal times were Seth, Noah, and Abraham. Then He set apart the Israelites. But the Israelites did not remain faithful to the covenant of God (Gen. 17; Dan. 9:11).
After the fall of Israel, she was replaced by the Church Of Christ (I Pet. 2:9, 3-5; Matt. 16:18; Rom. 16:16; Acts 20:28, Lamsa Translation). Eventually, after the death of the Apostles, this Church which was established by Christ in the first century departed from the true faith. It was apostatized (Matt. 24:4, 11; Acts 20:29-30; I Tim. 4:1-3).
In these last days, God sent His messenger to administer man’s return to the true teachings of the Church. And it is in the Philippines (in the Far East) where God sent an angel or messenger to preach the true and pure Gospel of Christ to the people in order to bring them back to the true Church (Rev. 7:2-3; Isa. 43:5-7).
Those whom God had chosen in the patriarchal times were Seth, Noah, and Abraham. Then He set apart the Israelites. But the Israelites did not remain faithful to the covenant of God (Gen. 17; Dan. 9:11).
After the fall of Israel, she was replaced by the Church Of Christ (I Pet. 2:9, 3-5; Matt. 16:18; Rom. 16:16; Acts 20:28, Lamsa Translation). Eventually, after the death of the Apostles, this Church which was established by Christ in the first century departed from the true faith. It was apostatized (Matt. 24:4, 11; Acts 20:29-30; I Tim. 4:1-3).
In these last days, God sent His messenger to administer man’s return to the true teachings of the Church. And it is in the Philippines (in the Far East) where God sent an angel or messenger to preach the true and pure Gospel of Christ to the people in order to bring them back to the true Church (Rev. 7:2-3; Isa. 43:5-7).
Matthew 21:43 Therefore say I unto you (the Jews), The Kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a NATION (NOT a church) bringing forth (already) the fruits thereof (the "10 lost tribes" - the "House of Israel", in Britain).
Matthew 10:5 These TWELVE (including PETER - 10:2) Jesus sent forth, and COMMANDED them, saying, Go NOT into the way of the Gentiles (ROME, etc.), and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
10:6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the "House of Israel" (NOT the "House of Jewdah").* Daniel 9:27 "And he shall CONFIRM The Covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week (WEDNESDAY NOT Friday) he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations He shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation (the "Lake of Hell-Fire"), and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate."Matthew 21:42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures, The "Stone" which the builders* REJECTED, the same is become the Head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Psalm 2)
21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The Kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof (the "10 lost tribes"- the "House of Israel").
21:44 And whosoever shall fall on this "Stone" shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it (the "Stone") will grind him to powder. (Daniel 2:34-35)
21:45 And when the *chief priests and politicians had heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke about them.
21:46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a Prophet. - JAH
Matthew 10:5 These TWELVE (including PETER - 10:2) Jesus sent forth, and COMMANDED them, saying, Go NOT into the way of the Gentiles (ROME, etc.), and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
10:6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the "House of Israel" (NOT the "House of Jewdah").* Daniel 9:27 "And he shall CONFIRM The Covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week (WEDNESDAY NOT Friday) he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations He shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation (the "Lake of Hell-Fire"), and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate."Matthew 21:42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures, The "Stone" which the builders* REJECTED, the same is become the Head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Psalm 2)
21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The Kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof (the "10 lost tribes"- the "House of Israel").
21:44 And whosoever shall fall on this "Stone" shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it (the "Stone") will grind him to powder. (Daniel 2:34-35)
21:45 And when the *chief priests and politicians had heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke about them.
21:46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a Prophet. - JAH
The "so-called christian" religion, which in reality is the Babylonian MYSTERY Religion of Revelation/Apocalypse chapter 17, was started NOT by Simon Peter but by Simon Pater, "the sorceror" referred to in Acts 8 v 9, who was condemned by Simon Peter himself in Acts 8 v 20 and his new religion called "christianity"(the TRUE followers of Christ called themselves "Covenanters" or "Followers of The Way"), was condemned by Paul/Saul in his letters (Epistles) e.g. Galatians 1:6-7 etc., and 2 Thessalonians chapter 2; and by Christ Himself in Revelation/Apocalypse chapters 17 and 18.
The Church and salvation
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that membership in the Church Of Christ is the only means to man’s salvation in the Christian era. All men need salvation, for all men have sinned, hence, all of mankind should die in the lake of fire, the wages of sins (Rom. 5:12; 6:23; Rev. 20:14). For man to be saved, he should enter in by Christ, by becoming a member of His body or Church (John 10:9; I Cor. 12:27; Col. 1:18) because it is His Church that Christ will save (Eph. 5:23).
Christ will not save anyone outside the Church Of Christ because it would be against the law of God. His law requires that sinners should pay for their own sin (Deut. 24:16; Rev. 20:14).
The Gospel According to Thomas
(The Doubter)
These are the coded words which the Living Jesus spoke and Didymos (twin) Judas Thomas wrote.
1:2 And He said: Whoever finds the explanation of these words will not taste death.
2:17 Jesus said to them: if you fast (ritually), you will beget sin for yourselves (Matt. 6), and if you pray (in churches - Matt. 6:5-6*), you will be condemned, and if you give alms (to the churches), you will do evil to your spirits. And if you go into any land and wander in the regions, if they receive you, eat what they set before you, heal the sick among them.
4:9 Jesus saw children who were being suckled. He said to his disciples: These children who are being suckled are like those who enter the Kingdom.
(El Shaddai - the Breasted One - God). A baby suckling has only one source of nourishment and can have no other. Those who enter the Kingdom have ONLY God as their supply of Spiritual food and no other.
On baptism
We believe that the baptism commanded by Christ (Matt. 28:19) and preached by the Apostles is done by means of immersion (Rom. 6:4; John 3:23; Acts 8:36-38).
To qualify for baptism, one should be taught the words of God, believe in them, repent, and renew his life (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38). Since an infant cannot do these things, therefore infant baptism is not practiced in the Church Of Christ. Infants or little children should be offered to God for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these (Matt. 19:13-15). Their baptism comes after they shall have qualified for it.
To qualify for baptism, one should be taught the words of God, believe in them, repent, and renew his life (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38). Since an infant cannot do these things, therefore infant baptism is not practiced in the Church Of Christ. Infants or little children should be offered to God for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these (Matt. 19:13-15). Their baptism comes after they shall have qualified for it.
On the Church Administration
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that every member is duty-bound to submit himself to the Church Administration because it is God’s commandment (Heb. 13:17). This is so because God entrusted to the Administration the message and the ministry of reconciliation (II Cor. 5:18-20). To submit to the Administration is to be bound by its instructions (Matt. 18:18). To abide by the decisions laid down by the Administration is to abide by the words of Christ (Acts 16:4; Luke 10:16). The Christian way of life
We believe that all those baptized in Christ should put on Christ (Gal. 3:27). It is Christ who should live in them and no longer they themselves (Gal. 2:20).
Those who are truly in Christ should lead a righteous life based on the moral teachings of the Bible (II Cor. 5:17; II Tim. 3:15-17).
Members of the Church Of Christ are prohibited from eating blood under pain of expulsion (Acts 15:28-29; Lev. 17:10).
Mixed marriage is strictly prohibited in the Church Of Christ because since the very beginning, God has been against marriage between those who are His people and those who are not. In the sight of God, mixed marriage is a great evil and an act of treachery (Deut. 7:3-4; Neh. 13:27). It was the major cause of the great deluge that destroyed the ancient world (Gen. 6:1-2, 5, 7).
1 John
2:20 But ye have an anointing from the Holy One (with the "oil" of understanding), and ye know all things.2:27 But the anointing which ye have received from him abideth in you, and ye need NOT that any MAN teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is Truth, and is no lie, and even like it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
The Gospel According to Thomas
(The Doubter)
5:6 Jesus said: If you fast not from the world, you will not find the Kingdom; if you keep not the Sabbath (Saturday) as Sabbath [for studying God's Word], you will not see the Father.
5:7 Jesus said: I (Christ) took my stand in the midst of the world and in flesh (inside Jesus) I appeared to them; I found them all drunk (on Satan's lies and materialism), I found none among them athirst (for the Truth and for Righteousness). And my soul was afflicted for the sons of men because they are (Spiritually) blind in their hearts and do not see that empty (of Knowledge and Wisdom) they have come into the world and that empty they seek to go out of the world again (learning nothing of any value in between-time).
5:8 But now they are drunk (like Thomas had been - in 2:14). When they have shaken off their wine, then will they repent.
The Sabbath (Saturday) was to be used to teach your children to sing this "Song", not hymns
Worship of God
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that it is the whole duty of man to worship God and keep His commandments. Worship of God is man’s inherent obligation, because He created us, hence, we do not belong to ourselves but to God (Ps. 95:6-7; 100:3).
Worship of God should be done in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). God’s name should be worshipped—this is worship in spirit; and His will should be done in heaven by obeying His words—this is worship in truth (Matt. 6:9-10; John 17:17).
The Church Of Christ in these last days, or the Iglesia Ni Cristo, in Filipino (like the first-century Church Of Christ), observes the worship service which is characterized by psalms and hymn singing, prayers, studying the words of God, and offerings (I Cor. 14:26, 15; 16:2).
The Iglesia Ni Cristo performs offerings and contributions as God’s commandment that should not be forgotten and with which God is well pleased (Heb. 13:16). Every member of the Church Of Christ should give according to the dictates of the heart, for God loves a cheerful giver (II Cor. 9:7). The contributions should be prepared beforehand so that they may be voluntary and not compulsory. The faithful sets aside and keeps a certain sum proportionate to their gain or the blessings that God bestows upon them (I Cor. 16:1-2; Deut. 16:16-17).
Christ Himself highly regards the assembling together of the Church Of Christ in congregational worship services, because every time His Church congregates, He is there in their midst by means of His Spirit (Matt. 18:20; Gal. 4:6).
Congregational worship service is of extreme importance in the Church Of Christ: that is why, members are strictly forbidden to forsake it. To willfully forsake it is a grave sin (Heb. 10:25-27).
Worship of God should be done in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). God’s name should be worshipped—this is worship in spirit; and His will should be done in heaven by obeying His words—this is worship in truth (Matt. 6:9-10; John 17:17).
The Church Of Christ in these last days, or the Iglesia Ni Cristo, in Filipino (like the first-century Church Of Christ), observes the worship service which is characterized by psalms and hymn singing, prayers, studying the words of God, and offerings (I Cor. 14:26, 15; 16:2).
The Iglesia Ni Cristo performs offerings and contributions as God’s commandment that should not be forgotten and with which God is well pleased (Heb. 13:16). Every member of the Church Of Christ should give according to the dictates of the heart, for God loves a cheerful giver (II Cor. 9:7). The contributions should be prepared beforehand so that they may be voluntary and not compulsory. The faithful sets aside and keeps a certain sum proportionate to their gain or the blessings that God bestows upon them (I Cor. 16:1-2; Deut. 16:16-17).
Christ Himself highly regards the assembling together of the Church Of Christ in congregational worship services, because every time His Church congregates, He is there in their midst by means of His Spirit (Matt. 18:20; Gal. 4:6).
Congregational worship service is of extreme importance in the Church Of Christ: that is why, members are strictly forbidden to forsake it. To willfully forsake it is a grave sin (Heb. 10:25-27).
The Sabbath (Saturday) was to be used to teach your children to sing this "Song", not hymns
The brotherhood
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that members of the true Church Of Christ should observe the brotherhood. Christ established a brotherhood inside the Church Of Christ (Matt. 23:8). That is why members of the Church address one another as brother and sister.
Iglesia Ni Cristo members should love one another as commanded by Christ and as taught by the Apostles. This shows that they are the true disciples of Christ (John 13:34-35; I Pet. 2:17).
It is evil to hate any brother in the Church. Whosoever hates his brother in the faith is considered a murderer and shall not attain everlasting life (I John 3:15).
To maintain the love for brotherhood in the Church, members who have misunderstanding or disputes are commanded to reconcile (Matt. 5:23-25; Eph. 4:32).
Iglesia Ni Cristo members should love one another as commanded by Christ and as taught by the Apostles. This shows that they are the true disciples of Christ (John 13:34-35; I Pet. 2:17).
It is evil to hate any brother in the Church. Whosoever hates his brother in the faith is considered a murderer and shall not attain everlasting life (I John 3:15).
To maintain the love for brotherhood in the Church, members who have misunderstanding or disputes are commanded to reconcile (Matt. 5:23-25; Eph. 4:32).
The Christian unity
The Iglesia Ni Cristo subscribes to sacred unity. This is absolute unity, for in this unity, God, Christ, and the Church are joined together or united (John 17:23, 21).
We observe this unity in the name of Christ, to the glory of God (I Cor. 1:10; 10:31). Division or schism is strictly forbidden because Christ is not divided. Divisions and strife are earthly, sensual, and devilish (I Cor. 1:10, 13; James 3:14-15).
{{– The Iglesia Ni Cristo observes unity even in electing public officials (Phil. 2:2-3; I Cor. 1:10). This is not to interfere in politics, but to obey God’s commandment. This unity is never betrayed by a true member of the Church Of Christ, even if some might be displeased.–}}
We observe this unity in the name of Christ, to the glory of God (I Cor. 1:10; 10:31). Division or schism is strictly forbidden because Christ is not divided. Divisions and strife are earthly, sensual, and devilish (I Cor. 1:10, 13; James 3:14-15).
{{– The Iglesia Ni Cristo observes unity even in electing public officials (Phil. 2:2-3; I Cor. 1:10). This is not to interfere in politics, but to obey God’s commandment. This unity is never betrayed by a true member of the Church Of Christ, even if some might be displeased.–}}
The resurrection of the dead
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that the dead will be resurrected. Christ would not have been resurrected if there were no resurrection of the dead (I Cor. 15:12-13).
There are two kinds of resurrection: those who have done good will rise and live, and those who have done evil will rise and be condemned (John 5:28-29; Rev. 20:14).
The dead members of the Church Of Christ will be resurrected at Christ’s second coming (I Cor. 15:23) and those faithful members who are alive when He returns shall without dying, meet Christ in the air to be with Him in the dwelling place that He has prepared for them (I Thess. 4:16-17).
There are two kinds of resurrection: those who have done good will rise and live, and those who have done evil will rise and be condemned (John 5:28-29; Rev. 20:14).
The dead members of the Church Of Christ will be resurrected at Christ’s second coming (I Cor. 15:23) and those faithful members who are alive when He returns shall without dying, meet Christ in the air to be with Him in the dwelling place that He has prepared for them (I Thess. 4:16-17).
The Second Coming of Christ and Judgment Day
We believe that Christ will come again. Christ Himself promised that He will return (John 14:1-3). This promise was echoed by the Apostles (I Thess. 4:15-16). Members of the Church are commanded to prepare for the second coming of Christ for no one knows the exact day and hour of His coming, except God, the Father (Matt. 24:36, 42, 44).
Christ, however, knew and told us the signs that herald His second coming and these are wars, famines, earthquakes in different places, as well as increasing hardships and wickedness which shall cause the love for God of many to wax cold (Matt. 24:6-8, 12).
The Second Coming of Christ is the day of Judgment and destruction of ungodly men. On this day, the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire and be burned up (II Pet. 3:7, 10). The cry on the day of the Lord is bitter, the mighty man cries aloud there. Neither silver nor gold shall be able to deliver man on the day of the wrath of the Lord (Zeph. 1:14, 18).
Prophecy - Divine and Infallible, tells us that:-
Spain does NOT hold a Key to Gibraltar's extremely "bright" future because The ONLY Key to its future Sovereignty is on The Flag.
Christ, however, knew and told us the signs that herald His second coming and these are wars, famines, earthquakes in different places, as well as increasing hardships and wickedness which shall cause the love for God of many to wax cold (Matt. 24:6-8, 12).
The Second Coming of Christ is the day of Judgment and destruction of ungodly men. On this day, the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire and be burned up (II Pet. 3:7, 10). The cry on the day of the Lord is bitter, the mighty man cries aloud there. Neither silver nor gold shall be able to deliver man on the day of the wrath of the Lord (Zeph. 1:14, 18).
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There is absolutely; undoubtedly and infallibly only ONE Key to Gibraltar's future prosperous and secure self-determination and that is the ONE on its flag, which is there for all to see; except "the blind being led by the blind", naturally.
Gibraltar's Flag, which originated as the Ensign of the Phoenician/British/Israelite Tribe of Gad; who was Jacob/Israel's (Gen. 32:28) eighth son (Gen. 30:11) and was Brit-ish not Jew-ish (Judah/Jew-dah -ish was Jacob's fourth son and one of Gad's half-brothers not his dad); has sadly been deprived of its best colour - The Ruler of The Universe's colour - the colour blue, and He is definitely not amused by its removal (because He considers it to be an insult to Him and His Sovereignty of heaven - The Universe. To find out why , please continue reading).
The very first inhabitants of Gibraltar, since the Creation of Adam, were NOT Spanish they were Brit-ish Gadites who arrived between 1500 and 1000 B.C. and were later joined by more Gadites in 722 B.C., the latter-arrival being recorded in the Gibraltar museum as Phoenician.
Their military "Camp" (castle) of Gibraltar, that, on their Ensign/Coat-of-Arms, has been changed to red, which, according to Christ, is God's enemy Satan's colour, should, in reality, out of respect for God, be deep blue; like the blue on the "Union (of) Jack"-ob /Israel - the Brit-ish flag.
In Heraldic-Symbolism the flag's red base represents the "blood-soaked" earth; the devil's domain (Rev./Apocalypse 12:1-9); where he walks to and fro (1 Peter 5:8) seeking to devour and to destroy, YOU (along with your ecological life-support system; so far with great success).
The flag's white upper-background represents the clouds. The castle, which should be coloured blue, is shown above and detached from the red earth, representing the castle in the sky - Heaven - God's Kingdom; the place that can never be taken or reached by human force, or technology, only by learning The Way of "The Force" (of God/good) and how to use it, through finding and living The Way/The Covenant, as was demonstrated by Jesus ("I am The Way - THE Example [THE Imam] of The Way/The Covenant in action, ONLY by following my example and my TRUE teaching, thereby becoming just like me, and, when you are just like me, then you can go back to heaven" - and NOT before) (please see my "Starwars - Fact NOT Fiction" Booklet).
The Golden Key, on the flag, represents The "Key to Heaven and Hell" that belongs to the Messiah/Mahdi (Rev./Apoc. 1:18; 3:7; 20:1 - Suras 86 & 43:61), Michael the Crown Prince of Heaven, the (star) luminous-"Being of Light", who comes down to Earth and takes on a human body (becomes a human+Being) and comes to Reign over and save Gibraltar and "his Elect" / "Chosen".
Proof that this Golden Key IS the Messiah/Mahdi's "Key to Heaven and Hell" is demonstrated symbolically by The Key being shown, on the flag, linking the castle (Heaven) and the red-ground (Earth/Hell). It is also The Key to the "Strait" Gate (note well - NOT the straight gate) through which YOU must strive to RE-enter heaven (the castle in the sky), or burn, just as you have been warned from the beginning. (Please see my Book "The Way home or face The Fire").
Abraham's seed - [The Covenant People - Brit-ish (in Hebrew) ] - was promised the possession of the "gate of his enemies" - the strategic "sea-gates" of this planet (Genesis 22:17-18); of which, the most important to God, is Gibr-ALTAR, the "crossroads" and "gate" to the old and new world (and age). Gibr-altar - Gebal-Tariq, in Arabic, means the Rock of "The Night-Visitant.*"
The Messiah/Christ, the spirit-Being Crown Prince Michael, whilst incarnated inside the human body named Jesus and called (see Numbers ch. 6) the Nazarite (Nazir - Truth in Hebrew. Nazareth was not built until the 4th century A.D.), said, "Strive to enter in at the Strait (of Gibraltar) Gate" (Luke 13:23-29) and I ALONE have The Key to (and am) "The Door" (v. 25) to YOUR survival and also (afterwards out of that body), to "The Seals" (Rev./Apoc. chapters 5 and 6. Then please see my "The Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse and The Two Witnesses" Booklet ).
The "Strait Gate" - is the ONLY "Boarding-Gate" by which you (your Being NOT the human body you are using) can leave hell/Earth, and then ONLY with The King's Permission, and travel back to heaven, onboard the "New Jerusalem" (please see my "Close Encounters of the Gibraltar Kind" Booklet), IF you find "The Way" to obtain a "Boarding-Pass" (home).
That is WHY, to prolong his survival, Satan IS using, without their being aware of it, every politician; priest and organization he can, (politician Joseph Mary Aznar has already asked the U.N.O.; THE POPE and others for their help, and they have all agreed to help him), trying DESPERATELY to take Gibraltar (the "Strait Gate") from the Brit-ish seed of Abraham, and give it to Gentile Spain, BEFORE the *Messiah/Mahdi, inside his new body (please see my "On The Way to Emmaus Again" Booklet), can be recognised by the "Inhabitants of The Rock" (Isaiah 42:10-12) and acknowledged as its and their True King (Isaiah 33:16-17; Sura 52) and then SAVE it (Isaiah 42; Daniel 12:1), and his few "Elect/Chosen" (Matthew 20:16). * Revelation/Apoc. 3:3 & 16:15 - in the night.
Gibraltar can end its 300 year sovereignty dispute and stop Spain's Satanically-controlled, nonsensical onslaught for sovereignty; PERMANENTLY: removing its own national insecurity, by, instead of remaining divided; weakened and thereby "falling"; under many different squabbling political parties and doctrines (Matt. 12:25): truly repenting their breaking of The Covenant; finding and learning how to use that one and ONLY Key and uniting everyone under The Covenant.
You too can help, by carefully studying my Booklet "Gibraltar - British or Spanish? The TRUE Historical FACTS will surprise you!" and telling every single one of your Internet wwweb-friends and Net-surfers to down-load and study it too, along with studying all my other Books and Booklets and by keeping The Covenant yourself.
Keeping The Covenant, according to the Messiah/Christ/Mahdi, means that, to become one of the "Elect" and be allowed to survive, you must learn "The New Song" (Rev./Apoc. 14:3 & 15:3; note well 5:9) and, when the time is right, sing (Live) it in Gibr-ALTAR (please see my "God told Isaiah [His Prophet to you], 'Let the Inhabitants of The Rock sing, The New Song' - The Song of Moses and The Lamb" Book).
As a "Sign", of Gibraltar's renewed commitment to keeping The Covenant, when it makes that very serious commitment, the castle, on the flag, will have to be re-coloured back to its original blue (to demonstrate that the People agree that God and not Satan should rule Heaven).
The next step will be the hardest for everyone on Planet Earth to come to terms with; after 2000 years of expectantly waiting, mistakenly, for the body with holes in its hands to return (to understand how everyone is mistaken, please see my "On The Way to Emmaus Again" Booklet); and that will mean the 144,000 "Elect" recognising the returned Messiah/Christ/Mahdi, inside his new body, as not only their (your?) but also Gibraltar's; the entire Brit-ish People's; the U.S.A.'s; their historical allies' and the Commonwealth's and Ireland's True and Rightful King - JAH (Ezekiel 21:26-27).
P.S. You and they have all, already, very publicly accepted the late Princess Diana (please see my "Was Diana's Extremely Convenient Death an Accident?") as having been the People's "Queen of Hearts". So how can you, after all having already done that, refuse the Sovereignty of the People's "King of your Souls" and your One and ONLY Saviour, unless, you prefer the doomed House of Windsor (Ezekiel 21) and the fast-approaching "Fire"? - Amen
P.P.S. In the meantime please read my Books and Booklets; open your spiritual "eyes"; learn the "New Song" and remember to watch this space.
JAH
The Holy City, New Jerusalem
The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that there is a Holy City being prepared by Christ and promised to His disciples to which He will bring them on His return (John 14:2-3). The Holy City is glorious, having the glory of God (Rev. 21:10-21). This is the future home of the members of the Church Of Christ who stay faithful up to the end. Life in the Holy City is perfect—no need for sun and moon and no night (Rev. 21:23-25; 22:5), no food and water shortage (Rev. 22:1-2), no more curse (Rev. 22:3), no hunger, thirst, sorrow, pain, death, evil (Rev. 7:15-17; 21:4).
Only those given by the Father to Christ can enter the New Jerusalem (John 17:12). And those given to Christ are called by God into the fellowship with Christ (I Cor. 1:9) and this calling is done by means of the Gospel as preached by God’s messengers (II Thess. 2:14; II Cor. 5:19-20). Those who are called are gathered in one body (Col. 3:15) which is the Church (Col. 1:18) called the Church Of Christ, Iglesia Ni Cristo in Filipino (Rom. 16:16; Acts 20:28, Lamsa Translation).
Only those given by the Father to Christ can enter the New Jerusalem (John 17:12). And those given to Christ are called by God into the fellowship with Christ (I Cor. 1:9) and this calling is done by means of the Gospel as preached by God’s messengers (II Thess. 2:14; II Cor. 5:19-20). Those who are called are gathered in one body (Col. 3:15) which is the Church (Col. 1:18) called the Church Of Christ, Iglesia Ni Cristo in Filipino (Rom. 16:16; Acts 20:28, Lamsa Translation).
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