Interesting Questions-100
On joining or becoming a member of
the Iglesia ni Cristo
Letter to the Editor:
PASUGO, Date 2000, p.2
I AM AN inactive and dissatisfied Catholic who has
been seeking the true religion that will lead me to the
right path.
When I read the articles of Pasugo,
especially the section wherein some people shared their
experiences about their former religions and how they became members
of the Iglesia ni Cristo, I was convinced that the Iglesia ni
Cristo is the true Church. Their experiences opened my eyes to
the truth.
I now want to become a member of your Church.
But I know it is not easy for one like me who has been a Catholic
since childhood to join the Iglesia ni Cristo.
What steps should I take in joining the
Iglesia ni Cristo?
Maribel A. Casulucan
Laguna, Philippines
Editor's reply:
Welcome to the Iglesia ni Cristo!
To join this Church, go to the locale nearest your place and see the
assigned minister who will conduct the Bible study on doctrines for
you. He will also be your guide until you receive holy baptism.
May God be with you in your quest for the truth.
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Additional information:
Are you interested or contemplating to join or become
a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo
or just plain curious about the Iglesia ni Cristo?
You are welcome!
Take a closer look at the Iglesia ni Cristo today.
You are free to study, examine and compare the doctrines and beliefs
of the Iglesia ni Cristo before you decide to join it or not.
1.
You may attend and observe the worship service of the church on
your own, even if you don't know anybody. Ask a Deacon or Deaconess in the lobby so he/she can
guide you properly. Better still, ask an INC friend or
relative to
accompany you to a INC chapel nearest your place. Normally,
worship services are scheduled every Wednesday/ Thursday and
Saturday/Sunday.
2. Ask for copies of Pasugo/ God's Message Magazine for
you to study. Ask for it from an INC friend or relative or from
any officer in the church. They would be very happy to give it
to you.
3. You may attend the Pamamahayag or Evangelical Mission
of the church, just ask an INC friend or relative so he/she can
inform you about the schedule.
4. If you wanted to know more,
you may attend the Bible study on doctrines or doktrina. Just
ask an INC friend or relative, he/she will gladly accompany you
to place of activity. The lesson will be taught by a Minister or
an Evangelical Worker. You are free to take notes so you can
study the lesson at home. After the lesson, you are free to ask
questions.
5. If you have pressing
questions and/or concerns about the church that need to be
answered, ask an INC friend or relative to accompany you to the
office of the locale Minister or Evangelical Worker who can
answer your questions.
6. Unlike many religions, the
Iglesia ni Cristo strictly follows the teachings of Christ on
who should be baptized, thus:
And He said to them,
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel
to every creature.
He who believes
and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will
be condemned. (Mark 16: 15-16, NKJV)
The church do not baptize infants or children
as they do not yet have the the
faculty to comprehend and believe in the gospel that is to be
preached to them. You must be at
least 12 years old to join the church.
Everyone is welcome!
You have nothing
to lose, but everything to gain by undergoing the Bible study.
You will come to learn and
understand the unadulterated teachings of the Holy Bible.
All lessons are in simple
Question and Answer format. "All questions are answered by the
verses of the Holy Bible. No personal opinions or suppositions."
Undergoing the
Bible studies does not mean that you will automatically join or
become a member of the church - Iglesia ni Cristo.
"No one is forced to join
the the Church"
What to
expect:
• You will have to
listen, understand and come to believe the Gospel of Christ
taught in the 28 Bible lessons.
"You are free to take notes, ask questions, and clarify
what is being taught.
You are free to bring your own Bible if you wanted to."
•
You have to pass the preliminary and final screening to
make sure that
you truly understood the lessons.
•
You will have to undergo a 6-months probationary period
wherein
you expected to apply and follow what you learned.
After
complying all the above, you will be scheduled for baptism.
Welcome!
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