Examine the Verse
Ephesians 1:3
This verse is claimed to
provide the basis of the Iglesia ni Cristo belief
that the Father in heaven is the God and
Father of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Blessed be the God
and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has
blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly
places in Christ,
(Ephesians 1:3, 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 the above verse was part of Apostle Paul's letter to
God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus.
2. In the verse, Apostle Paul clearly said "Blessed be the God
and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has
blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly
places in Christ". Thus, Apostle Paul
once again clearly teaches that the
Father is indeed the God and Father of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
3. Please note carefully, that Apostle Paul is
consistent in his teaching that the Father is indeed the God
and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ
as he has also clearly stated in
Romans 15:6;
2Cor. 1:3;
2 Cor. 11:31. |
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Ephesians 1:3 in other versions of
the Bible: |
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Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all
spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
(King James
Version)
All praise to
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us
with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because
we are united with Christ.
(New Living Translation)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every
spiritual blessing in Christ. (New International
Version)
You may use other version or translation of the Holy Bible.
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Bible Study
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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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