Examine the Verse
1 Timothy 1:17
This verse is claimed to
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.
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Now to the King eternal,
immortal, invisible,
to God who alone is wise, be
honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
(1 Timothy
1:17, New King James
Version) |
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Iglesia ni Cristo belief in God and
Jesus Christ:
Iglesia
ni Cristo believes 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; He is the
God and Father of Jesus Christ and His Apostles; and that of
Moses,
Abraham and the ancient Israelites.
Iglesia ni
Cristo believes that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God. As the Son
of God,
Jesus is a
Man.
However, Jesus is not an ordinary man but a "very special Man",
who was sanctified; made
Lord, Christ, Savior, Mediator and Judge by God. |
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Apostle's admonition, warning and
unique way of teaching:
1.
No prophecy of scripture is a matter of personal
interpretation. (II Pt. 1:20, NAB)
2. Do not go beyond what
is written. (I
Cor. 4:6, NIV)
3.
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
Cor. 2:13, NLT) |
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Points to Consider: |
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1. Notice
that In the above verses, the Apostle clearly said "Now
to the King eternal, immortal, invisible,
to God who alone is wise, be
honor and glory forever and ever. Amen". Thus Apostle Paul
clearly said that God is "eternal, immortal,
invisible".
2. Why is
God eternal?
In Psalms 90:20, the is written:
Before the mountains were created, before you made the earth
and the world,
you are God, without
beginning or end.
(New
Living Translation)
3. Why is God immortal?
In Romans 1:23, this is written: "Instead of honoring the
divine greatness of God, who lives forever,
they traded it for the worship of idols—things made to look
like humans, who get sick and die, or like birds, animals,
and snakes." (Easy to Read Version)
4. Why is God invisible?
No one has seen God at
any time.
The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the
Father, He has declared Him. (John 1:18, NKJV)
God is a Spirit:
and they that worship him must
worship him in spirit and in truth.' (John
4:24, KJV)
"See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me
and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and
bones as you see that I have." (Luke
24:39, NAS)
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1 Timothy 1:17 in other versions of
the Bible: |
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Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only
wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(King James
Version)
Now to the King
eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and
glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(New International Version)
You may use other version or translation of the Holy Bible.
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Bible Study
Suggestion: If you have further questions, please feel free
to visit the
Iglesia ni Cristo congregation nearest you. A minister or
an evangelical worker would be happy to answer any biblical question
you have in mind.
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