Many people have misconceptions
about the Iglesia ni Cristo. Misconceptions are mistaken thought,
idea or notion; It may also be a misunderstanding; or a false or
mistaken view, opinion or attitude. These misconceptions are
generally passed around by Iglesia ni Cristo detractors who
have nothing good to say about the Church. They make these lies
sound as the truth and many people believe them. The purpose of this
section is to help refute some of these misconceptions so people who
are studying the Church - the Iglesia ni Cristo, may come to know
what is the truth and who is telling the truth based on what is written in the Holy
Bible.
Browse through the various
Misconceptions about the Iglesia ni Cristo. If you have further questions, please feel free to visit the
Iglesia ni Cristo congregation nearest you. The minister or
an evangelical worker would be happy to answer any biblical question
you have in mind.
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Iglesia ni Cristo -
Misconceptions List |
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No. |
Misconception
Title |
Misconception Highlight |
Misconception
# - 01 |
Exposing other religious beliefs is unbiblical |
Many people
say that it is unfair for the Iglesia ni Cristo to expose the
beliefs of other religions as unscriptural through their
magazine, radio and TV programs. They say: Why
can't Iglesia ni Cristo just confine to the doctrines it upholds
and not include the doctrines of other religions in their
discussions? They even contend that this kind of approach is
unbiblical.
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is the Truth: |
Misconception
# - 02 |
Iglesia
ni Cristo have their own Version of
the Bible |
Many people have noticed that Iglesia ni
Cristo preachers use different translations or versions on the
Bible in delivering a sermon, in explaining biblical lessons,
and in answering biblical questions. Many of them also noticed
that Iglesia ni Cristo Preachers uses the Question and Answer
format in preaching and teaching and they always answer every
biblical question by referring to the verses of the Bible.
Because of the relative ease of answering biblical questions
using the verses of the Bible, many of them wonder, but some of
them conclude that Iglesia ni Cristo minister is using
their own version of the Bible.
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is the Truth: |
Misconception
# - 03 |
Iglesia ni
Cristo members are prohibited to read the Bible |
Iglesia ni Cristo detractors say to other
people that Iglesia ni Cristo members are prohibited to
read the Bible. They point to the fact that Iglesia ni
Cristo members go to church without a Bible in hand and compare
them to other religious organizations who's members generally
carry a Bible to church. Are the Iglesia ni Cristo members
really prohibited to read the Bible? Is this allegation true?
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is the Truth: |
Misconception
# - 04 |
Twice a week
worship service is going beyond what was taught in the Bible |
ONCE A WEEK, our religious congregation
holds a fellowship which I believe is the counterpart of your
worship service. I learned from my officemate who is a member of
your Church that you attend such gathering twice a week. Why
does your Church hold two worship services weekly? Is it not
going beyond what is taught in the Bible?
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is the Truth: |
Misconception
# - 05 |
Iglesia ni
Cristo is a Cult or a Cult of Christianity |
Many people particularly Iglesia ni Cristo detractors call the "Iglesia
ni Cristo a "cult" or use the term "Cult of Christianity" in
describing the Church. The unfair use of this derogatory
word "Cult" to describe the Church sends a negative message to other
people, particularly those who have not yet known the church---the Iglesia ni Cristo.
Due to this misinformation people will in effect have a negative
perception of the Church, even before studying or making a serious
inquiry about it.
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is the Truth: |
Misconception
# - 06 |
Iglesia ni Cristo members are forced or
compelled to give tithe
or ten percent of their income |
THERE IS A PERSISTENT rumor among many people from other religions
that Iglesia ni Cristo practice the giving of tithes or giving 10%
of a member's income to the Church. This allege practice of
tithing is
perpetuated by Church detractors who persistently sow rumors about
tithing in the Church as a means to dissuade other people from
joining the Iglesia ni Cristo. This, allege practice of
tithing, is also due to a common perception
among other people who are awestruck by the unceasing construction of
beautiful and magnificent houses of worship or churches all over the Philippine archipelago and now in many places
around the world. These people cannot believe that the Iglesia ni
Cristo can
fund this large scale church building projects with only the voluntary contributions
of its members, the great majority of which are ordinary people and most
them are considered poor in the society. Thus, they assume (accept
without proof) that the Church is forcing or compelling its members
to give tithes or 10% of their income so the Church can finance
these massive church construction projects.
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*Misconception
- n, A false or mistaken view, opinion,
or attitude. Collins English Dictionary
- n, A mistaken thought, idea, or notion; a misunderstanding: American
Heritage Dictionary
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Note: This section is under construction. More
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