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in God and Jesus Christ

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Compare Supporting Verses
of the "Iglesia ni Cristo" and "Trinitarian"  

Beliefs in God and Jesus Christ
so people may come to see the proof texts and know who is teaching
unbiblical and un-Christian doctrines.


This section "Compare Supporting Verses" is being presented in comparative format, to help refute or disprove the persistent effort of Iglesia ni Cristo detractors who keep on calling  the the Iglesia ni Cristo a cult or cult of Christianity with unbiblical and un-Christian doctrines and beliefs, just because Iglesia ni Cristo deny or refuse to believe their so-called "central doctrines of the Christian faith" particularly their belief in the Triune God and the deity of Jesus.  By  Comparing the Supporting Verses,  Iglesia ni Cristo wants people to realize that contrary to what her detractors says,  Iglesia ni Cristo teachings are biblical and solidly based on what is written in the Bible. Unbelievable but true, it is her detractors that are teaching unbiblical and un-Christian doctrines because their Trinitarian belief is not explicitly taught in the Holy Bible.

Iglesia ni Cristo does not hide the truth
because her doctrines are not hidden in mystery. 
On the contrary, Iglesia ni Cristo wants you to know the truth
because her beliefs are solidly based on the Holy Bible. 
Welcome! . . .
Find out who is really teaching the truth written in the Holy Bible.

Study, Examine and Compare the Supporting Verses

Trinitarian Belief:   Iglesia ni Cristo Belief:
Statement of the Trinitarian belief:
  • Trinitarians believe in the Trinity, that "God is the "Triune God" existing as three personsGod the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spiritbut one being.
    • The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit have one identical essence or nature, not merely similar natures.
    • The Father is uncreated, the Son is uncreated, and the Holy Spirit is uncreated, and all three are eternal with no beginning.
    • Members of the Trinity are said to be co-equal and co-eternal, one in essence, nature, power, action, and will.
  • Trinitarians believe that Jesus Christ is "God the Son"the incarnation of the eternal second person of the Trinity who took on a human body and nature and became both man and God.
    • These two natures, human and divine, are hypostatically united into the one personhood of Jesus Christ. Thus Jesus Christ is fully man and fully God simultaneously.

 

 

  Statement of the Iglesia ni Cristo belief:
  • Iglesia ni Cristo believes in the absolute oneness of God, that "the Only True God is the Father" in heaven―not the Son and more so not the Holy Spirit.
    • The Father is the Lord God Almighty, the Creator of all things. God is Spirit, eternal, immortal and invisible.
    • The Father in heaven is the God and Father of Jesus and His Apostles; He is also the God and Father of Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the ancient Israelites.
  • Iglesia ni Cristo believes that Jesus is the Christ, the "Son of God"not God the Son, more so not God Himself.
    • As the Son of God, Jesus is a Man.  However, Jesus is not an ordinary man but a "very special Man" because. . . .
      • God, the Father sanctified Jesus and sent into the world.
      • God  made Jesus both "Lord and Christ";
      • God made Jesus Savior of the people.
      • The Man Christ Jesus is the only one mediator between God and humanity
      • God has chosen the Man Jesus to  judge the world for Him on the day of Judgment.
Trinitarians claim that their belief is based on the Holy Bible.   Iglesia ni Cristo claim that their belief is based on the Holy Bible.

Please take a closer look:
If both beliefs are based on the Holy Bible, why is the Trinitarian belief in God and Jesus Christ completely different from the Iglesia ni Cristo belief?

 As clearly shown above,
The Trinitarian and Iglesia ni Cristo beliefs in God and Jesus Christ are conflicting and contradictory. Thus, it is very obvious that there exist a discrepancy in the use of the Bible as a basis of their beliefs.

This section is being developed
 to enhance awareness of this apparent discrepancy
so people who are interested in studying the Iglesia ni Cristo belief in comparison with the Trinitarian belief can easily see the reason behind this discrepancy and also to help refute or disprove the persistent claim of Iglesia ni Cristo detractors that Iglesia ni Cristo doctrines and beliefs are unbiblical and un-Christian.. 

  To enhance awareness of this discrepancy:
The scriptural references or supporting verses of these contradictory beliefs will  be presented in comparative format (presented side by side) for the following reasons: 
 
 
  • By comparison, one can clearly see the relevance or irrelevance of the given supporting verses to the stated doctrines and beliefs.
  • By comparison, one clearly see how the supporting verses are being interpreted by their proponents.
    • Did they personally interpret the verses to explain their beliefs?
    • Did they go beyond what is written in the Bible by injecting their personal opinions and/or made suppositions and presumptions to explain their beliefs?
  • By comparison, one can clearly see which belief (Iglesia ni Cristo or Trinitarian) conforms with the truth written in the Holy Bible.
 
   
  Apostle's admonition, warning and unique way of teaching:
  • Apostle Peter consider this matter of prime importance and made it very clear that "no prophecy of scripture is a matter of personal interpretation":

    Know this first of all, that there is no prophecy of scripture that is a matter of personal interpretation, for no prophecy ever came through human will; but rather human beings moved by the holy Spirit spoke under the influence of God. (II Peter 1:20-21, New American Bible)

  • Apostle Paul gave a warning to the early Christians "not to go beyond what is written" in the Bible:

    "Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself  and Apollos for your benefit,  so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying,  "Do not go beyond  what is written." Then you will not take pride in one man over against another. (In  I Corinthians 4:6,  New International Version)

  • If "no prophecy of scripture is a matter of personal interpretation" and  "not to go beyond what is written", in what way then, is the Apostles unique way of teaching the truth written in the Bible?

    When we tell you this, we do not use words of human wisdom. We speak words given to us by the Spirit, using the Spirit's words to explain spiritual truths. (1 Corinthians 2:13, New Living Translation)

  So as not to be misled from the biblical truth, we should therefore follow the Apostle's admonition "not to make personal interpretation"  and follow the Apostle's warning "not to go beyond what is written" in the Holy Bible.
THEREFORE, we should never believe teachings, doctrines and beliefs based on human wisdom
traditions, creeds and commandments of men, but only believe in the "words given to us by the Spirit", that is teachings, doctrines, and beliefs based and explained by the verses of the Holy Bible.

May this webpage open your mind
and encourage you to continue your search for the scriptural truth.  

The Iglesia ni Cristo does not hide the truth. 
You are welcome to study the doctrines and beliefs of the Iglesia ni Cristo in comparison with other religions.
May the Holy Scriptures be made clear and meaningful to you
as you study this webpage.

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  Examine the Supporting Verses
of the Trinitarian and Iglesia ni Cristo Beliefs in God and Jesus Christ
 
  The following list of supporting verses are presented side by side
to help people easily see the apparent discrepancy as explained above.
Keep an open mind.
Take a closer look at the supporting verses.
And answer the simple question.
Does the given supporting verses
"clearly support or vaguely support"
the stated belief?
 
   
Supporting Verses of the
"Trinitarian" belief
(click verse to examine)

The following verses are claimed to provide the basis of the Trinitarian belief, that God is the Triune God, existing as three persons― God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, but one being.

  • Matthew 28:19  (Baptizing in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. . . .  )

  • 2 Cor. 13:14 (The grace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit. .)

  • John 1:1 (In the beginning was the word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.)

  • Isaiah 9:6  (His name will be. . . Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of peace)

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The following verses are cited to imply support the Trinitarian belief that God is the Triune God, existing as three persons God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, but one being.

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 The following verses are claimed to support the Trinitarian belief that God is the Triune God by directly referencing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at the same time. 

  • Luke 3:22   (Holy Spirit, a voice from heaven, Son)
  • John 1:32  (I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him)
  •  Luke 1:35  (Holy Spirit, power of the Highest, Son of God)
  • Acts 7:55  (being full of the Holy Spirit. . .saw the glory of God, and Jesus at the right hand of God)
  • Romans 8:11  (if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you)
  • Romans 8:26-27  (..the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God)

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The following verses are cited to imply support to the Trinitarian belief that Jesus Christ is God the eternal second person God the Son who took on a human body and nature and became both man and God. Thus, Jesus Christ is fully man and fully God simultaneously.

  • Colossians 2:9  (For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily)
  • John 1:1 (In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God)
  • Romans 9:5  (Christ came, who is overall, God blessed forever)
  • Titus 2:13  (glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ)
  • 2 Peter 1:1 (righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ)

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The following verses are claimed to imply support to the Trinitarian belief in the pre-existence and/or divinity of Jesus Christ:

  • John 1:30   (After me comes a Man who is preferred before me, for He was before me)
  • John 8:58  (Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was I am)
  • John 17:22  (that they may be one just as We are one)
  • Colossians 1:16  (For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth)
  • John 21:25  (many other things that Jesus did, which were not written. . . as proof of pre-existence)
  • Mark 1:24  (I know who You are—the Holy One of God)
  • Philippians 2:5-6 (Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God)

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    Note: The above list may not include all the Trinitarian Verses used to prove the Trinity doctrine. Search the internet for other verses.
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How did you find the verses?
Do the above supporting verses "clearly or vaguely"
support the "Trinitarian" belief?
 
 
Supporting Verses of the
"Iglesia ni Cristo" belief
(click verse to examine)

The following verses provide the basis of the Iglesia ni Cristo belief in the absolute oneness of God, that "the Only True God" is the Father" in heaven. The Father is the Lord God Almighty, the Creator of all things; God is Spirit,  eternal, immortal and invisible.

The following verses provide the basis of the Iglesia ni Cristo belief that "the Father in heaven is the only true God." He is the the "God and Father" of our Lord Jesus Christ, and His Apostles and disciples.

The following verses provide the basis of the  basis of the Iglesia ni Cristo belief that the God and Father of Jesus and His apostles is the same God and Father of Moses, Abraham, and the Ancient Israelites.

  • Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (according to Moses-- the Lord our God, the Lord is one)

    • Deut. 32:6 (according to Moses-He is your Father, your Creator)

    • Malachi 2:10 (according to Malachi-we all have one Father, one God created us)

  •  Mark 12:29-30 (according to Jesus--the Lord our God, the Lord is one)

    • John 17:1,3 (according to Jesus--the Father, the only true God)

  • Acts  3:13 (according to the apostles--the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, is the God of His Servant Jesus))

The following verses provide the basis of the Iglesia ni Cristo belief that "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God"―not God the Son, and more so not God himself.

  • John 20:30-31 (according to John)

  • Matthew 16:15-17(according to Simon Peter)

  • John 1:32-34 (according to John the Baptist)

  • Acts 9:19-20  (according to Saul or Paul)

  • Son of God (click to see other verses)
     
    There are 47 verses in the New Testament where the title or phrase "son of God" is applied repeatedly, in the singular, only to Jesus. By contrast, the term "God the Son" does not appear at all.

The following verses provide the basis of the Iglesia ni Cristo belief that as the Son of God "Jesus is Man" in nature and state of being, not God-man, and more so not God himself.

  • John 8:40 (Jesus--a Man who told the truth He heard from God)

  • Hebrews 10:12 (Man @ right hand of God)

  • Acts 2:22 (a Man attested or accredited by God)

  • 1 Timothy 2:3-5 (the Man Jesus--the only Mediator between God and humanity)

  • Acts 17:31 (Jesus- the Man chosen by God to judge the world and God proved this by by raising that Man from the dead)

The following verses provide the basis of the Iglesia ni Cristo belief that as a man, Jesus is not an ordinary man but a "very special Man" who was sanctified; made Lord, Christ, Savior, Mediator and Judge by God.

  • Acts 2:22 ( Jesus was a Very Special Man)
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    • I Peter 2:22 (Christ did not not sin or ever tell a lie)
      • John 10:36 (Jesus was made Holy by the Father and sent into the world)
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    • Acts 2:36 (God made Jesus both Lord and Christ)
      • Philippians 2:9-11 (God exalted Jesus... so He will be worshiped... to the glorious honor of God the Father.
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    • Acts 13:23  (God made Jesus the Savior of the people as He had promised)
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    • 1 Timothy 2:5  (the Man Christ Jesus, the only Mediator between God and men)
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    • Acts 17:31 (God has chosen the Man Jesus to do the judging for Him)
 
How did you find the verses?
Do the above supporting verses "clearly or vaguely"
support the "Iglesia ni Cristo" belief?
 
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The Trinitarian and Iglesia ni Cristo beliefs in God and Jesus Christ
are conflicting and contradictory. 
Since the Holy Scriptures teaches only one truth, you will come to notice
that a discrepancy in the usage of the Holy Bible exist.
Thus, one of the above beliefs is vaguely supported by the verses
of the Holy Bible.

  We hope you have clearly seen the
discrepancy or difference
 


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