Talk:Iglesia ni Cristo/Workshop

message: The basic teachings of the INC can be found in the book 'Fundamental Teachings of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ).' This book contains 28 lessons discussing the following topics:
===Bible===
(From lessons 1 & 11)
The Bible or the Holy Scriptures, as the written words of God, is a unique and authoritative book. All it teaches should be believed and followed and, as the record of God's revelation to man, it is the sole basis of the faith for the INC.
From the Age of the Patriarchs up to the Christian Era, God revealed his will through various means and had his words committed to writing (Hebrews 1:1; Jeremiah 30:2). The servants of God who were used to record God's words, though human and prone to error, were inspired by God (II Timothy 3:15-17) and kept from error, like how God kept Apostle John from error in Revelation 10:4. Thus, the original autographs were without error and wholly true and pure Gospel, God's power to salvation (Romans 1:16-17).
In response to criticisms that after 2000 years we no longer have the autographs, we know that the Bible we use at present is truly God's words since the prophecies contained within concerning modern times have come to pass. The following are examples:
*World War I and World War II (Matthew 24:6-7)
*Modern famine (Matthew 24:7-8)
*Modern communication and transportation (Daniel 12:4)
*Man's present wickedness (II Timothy 3:1-5)
The fulfillment of these proclamations thousands of years after they were recorded proves that the Bible we use today contains the words of God that, if spoken, comes to pass (Isaiah 46:11).
Since the 66 books of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelations, are the sole repository of God's words, no other book should be used as a foundation of faith (I Corinthians 4:6). Faith should not be based on the Book of Mormon, the Catholic Catechism, the Qur'an, or any of the other books or creeds used by other religions.
Since the Holy Scripture contains God's inerrant words and is without contradiction, any apparent contradictions are the result of misinterpretation or mistranslation. To understand the correct meaning of a verse, it should be compared to other verses (I Corinthians 2:13) and explained by a messenger of God (Romans 10:15). Messengers are necessary for us to understand the true meaning of scripture since God's words are hidden in mystery (Romans 16:15). Since the Bible is not an open book, those who are not messengers yet still persist in preaching will never come to the knowledge of the truth (II Timothy 3:7) and their preaching will lead to destruction (II Peter 3:16).
===True God===
(From lesson 2)
https://incmedia.org/knowing-the-true-god-2/  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2401:7400:6001:D7A2:3133:25E7:EFED:81DE (talk) 03:30, 11 November 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Basic Beliefs (2) 

message: (From lesson 2)
https://incmedia.org/knowing-the-true-god-2/  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2401:7400:6001:D7A2:3133:25E7:EFED:81DE (talk) 03:30, 11 November 2017 (UTC)
thread_title: True God

message: ===Religious Organizations===
Bro. Eliseo Soriano the minister of the "Ang Dating Daan" or (The Old Path) also rejects the doctrines of INC religion.ADD calls this religion "Igelsia ni Manalo" insted of Iglesia ni Cristo. As they say Christ is not the founder of their Church but Felix Manalo.Still today "Ang Dating Daan" and Iglesia ni Cristo ministers are now arguing for rejecting their doctrines.  Bro Eli Soriano challenged the Current Excecutive Minister Eraño Manalo into a debate but Manalo refused to debate him.
From one of the translations in the Holy Bible's New Testament written by Apostle Paul, that is, Romans Chapter 16 verse 16 "Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you." In Tagalog (Philippine's major native language), "Mangagbatian kayo ng banal na halik. Binabati kayo ng lahat ng mga iglesia ni Cristo." made mention of IGLESIA NI CRISTO which appeared first long before Mr Manalo used and had it registered as his organization, who himself claimed and admitted in employing the very same verse. The Bible stated there existed those believers having that group's name as "Iglesia ni Cristo" and pointed that whoever has the same faith is called as such. This is the group mentioned in the Bible as founded by the Lord and not by Felix Manalo.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lordcenon (talk • contribs) 23:41, 8 February 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Criticism 

message: Bro. Eliseo Soriano the minister of the "Ang Dating Daan" or (The Old Path) also rejects the doctrines of INC religion.ADD calls this religion "Igelsia ni Manalo" insted of Iglesia ni Cristo. As they say Christ is not the founder of their Church but Felix Manalo.Still today "Ang Dating Daan" and Iglesia ni Cristo ministers are now arguing for rejecting their doctrines.  Bro Eli Soriano challenged the Current Excecutive Minister Eraño Manalo into a debate but Manalo refused to debate him.
From one of the translations in the Holy Bible's New Testament written by Apostle Paul, that is, Romans Chapter 16 verse 16 "Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you." In Tagalog (Philippine's major native language), "Mangagbatian kayo ng banal na halik. Binabati kayo ng lahat ng mga iglesia ni Cristo." made mention of IGLESIA NI CRISTO which appeared first long before Mr Manalo used and had it registered as his organization, who himself claimed and admitted in employing the very same verse. The Bible stated there existed those believers having that group's name as "Iglesia ni Cristo" and pointed that whoever has the same faith is called as such. This is the group mentioned in the Bible as founded by the Lord and not by Felix Manalo.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lordcenon (talk • contribs) 23:41, 8 February 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Religious Organizations