Fundamental Beliefs of The "Iglesia Ni Cristo" (Church Of Christ)
“Take heed therefore to yourselves and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, to feed the church of Christ which he has purchased with his blood.” (Acts 2:47 NKJV Emphasis Mine)
On the IGLESIA NI CRISTO
BELIEFS
On the 110th anniversary of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ), members of this Church worldwide are filled with great exultation, humility, and thanksgiving to God. The Iglesia Ni Cristo commemorates its phenomenal growth and expansion, with an international membership comprising 151 racial and ethnic backgrounds. It maintains nearly 7,000 congregations and missions grouped into more than 178 ecclesiastical districts in 166 countries and territories on six of the world’s inhabited continents. There seems to be no other way by which to react to the blessings the Lord graciously accorded this Church as we reflect on the prestige and splendor He has bestowed upon the Iglesia Ni Cristo over the decades — from her humble beginning in 1914 to the splendid posture she now enjoys. Indeed, we cannot help but praise God Almighty.
One thing that we shall never forget to do amidst the merriment and jubilance is to recommit ourselves to the teachings we received through God’s Last Messenger, Brother Felix Y. Manalo. It is these doctrines and practices, well-founded in the Scriptures, that make this Church unique and exceptional. We emphasize the distinctiveness of the Iglesia Ni Cristo beliefs and practices because without these doctrines and practices, there would be no difference between this religion and any other. Therefore, there would be no cause for celebration because the Iglesia Ni Cristo would not be the Church it is today — the Church that truly belongs to Christ and to the Father in heaven.
Those who are dedicated to seeking the truth and hold a keen interest in religious phenomena often inquire about the Iglesia Ni Cristo. They inquire into the Church’s history, hoping to attain some idea of what the Church of Christ is all about. Understanding the Church’s history is important for gaining insight into its fundamental principles. However, to truly comprehend the Iglesia Ni Cristo, one must also explore the doctrines and principles it upholds.
With the aim of aiding others in achieving a more comprehensive understanding of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, a series of readings has been developed. These readings encompass a range of significant topics, from the nature and work of Christ to apostasy. We encourage all those who are curious or in search of truth to engage with these articles. They are designed to encapsulate the comprehensive doctrines and beliefs of the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
Who the True God Is
KNOWING WHO THE true God is indispensable for the salvation of man. Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself emphasized: “And eternal life means to know you, the only true God, and to know Jesus Christ, whom you sent” (Jn. 17:3, Today’s English Version). To be saved, therefore, is to know two beings, namely the true God whom Jesus identifies as the Father…
The Question On Christ's Nature
ON THE CLAIM that the true church could not have emerged from a ‘small and poor country’
For some the Fact that the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) emerged in the Philippines appears to be a “red flag”…
The Necessity Of Membership In The True Church Of Christ
THE EXPONENTS ofthe faith-alone concept of salvation make implicit or explicit statements to the effect that church membership is not necessary for the attainment of salvation. Professing belief in Jesus and in His being Lord and Savior are…
The Apostasy from The First-Century Church Of Christ
CHRISTIAN-PROFESSING religions recognize and accept the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ founded a Church which His Apostles called the Church of Christ (Mt. 16:18), (Rom. 16:16), and (Acts 20:28 Lamsa Translation). Commencing as a “little flock” (Lk. 12:32) in the land of the Jews, the membership of this Church increased greatly by…
The Prophecy Regarding The Church Of Christ That Emerged In The Philippines
AFTER FAILING TO refute the scriptural doctrines being propagated by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ), critics of the Church now hurl the challenge: “What is the credential of the Church of Christ which emerged in the Philippines?” This we will…
The Indispensability Of God's Messengers
THERE COULD PROBABLY be no better illustration of the love and compassion of God towards man
then to show His never-ending desire to save people from the liability of eternal punishment. Such desire of God to save man from the consequences of sin is manifested in His sending of messengers to preach the message for salvation…
The Iglesia Ni Cristo at a Glance (Beliefs)
THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO (Church Of Christ) is an independent Christian religion whose primary purpose is to worship the Almighty God based on His teachings as taught by the Lord Jesus Christ and as recorded in the Bible…
Who the True God Is
KNOWING WHO THE true God is indispensable for the salvation of man. Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself emphasized: “And eternal life means to know you, the only true God, and to know Jesus Christ, whom you sent” (Jn. 17:3, Today’s English Version). To be saved, therefore, is to know two beings, namely the true God whom Jesus identifies as the Father…
The Question On Christ's Nature
ON THE CLAIM that the true church could not have emerged from a ‘small and poor country’
For some the Fact that the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) emerged in the Philippines appears to be a “red flag”…
The Necessity Of Membership In The True Church Of Christ
THE EXPONENTS ofthe faith-alone concept of salvation make implicit or explicit statements to the effect that church membership is not necessary for the attainment of salvation. Professing belief in Jesus and in His being Lord and Savior are…
The Apostasy from The First-Century Church Of Christ
CHRISTIAN-PROFESSING religions recognize and accept the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ founded a Church which His Apostles called the Church of Christ (Mt. 16:18), (Rom. 16:16), and (Acts 20:28 Lamsa Translation). Commencing as a “little flock” (Lk. 12:32) in the land of the Jews, the membership of this Church increased greatly by…
The Prophecy Regarding The Church Of Christ That Emerged In The Philippines
AFTER FAILING TO refute the scriptural doctrines being propagated by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ), critics of the Church now hurl the challenge: “What is the credential of the Church of Christ which emerged in the Philippines?” This we will…
The Indispensability Of God's Messengers
THERE COULD PROBABLY be no better illustration of the love and compassion of God towards man
then to show His never-ending desire to save people from the liability of eternal punishment. Such desire of God to save man from the consequences of sin is manifested in His sending of messengers to preach the message for salvation…
The Iglesia Ni Cristo at a Glance (Beliefs)
THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO (Church Of Christ) is an independent Christian religion whose primary purpose is to worship the Almighty God based on His teachings as taught by the Lord Jesus Christ and as recorded in the Bible…
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(Eph. 4:29, Amplified Bible)
“Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.”
(1 Corinthians 13:4-5, Amplified Bible)