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by Justyn: http://www.thebereans.net/prof-inc.shtml
Cult Organization
Founder
Mr. Felix Manalo Ysagun a.k.a. "Felix Ysagun Manalo" or "Ka Felix" (May 10, 1886-April 12, 1963
Main Headquarter
Philippine Membership
1984: 1,000,000
1996: 1,680,000
1998: 858,000
1999: 3,000,000
Source of Authority
2. The Holy Bible (any text version except those that doesn't support their theology)
3. Pasugo (first published 1939) or God's Message Magazine - contains doctrines and
1. Africa - 8
2. Central America - 4
4. South America - 2
5. Caribbean - 1
6. Asia - 23
8. Europe - 15
Unbiblical Beliefs
2. Believes in the absolute oneness of God the Creator in the Person of the Father.
3. Believes the Son as the literal Word (which has no pre-existence) who became man. He was
4. Believes in an impersonal Holy Spirit, a power sent by the Father in the name of Jesus
Christ. The Holy Spirit is not God but one of the spirits sent by God.
5. Believes the Father (Creator) and Son (creature) must be worshipped. The Son must be
6. Believes a person must hear the "gospel" from authorized INC messengers and INC
ministers. They are the only ones who have God's Holy Spirit in order for them to
7. Believes the official name of the church is "Iglesia ni Cristo" while other names are not.
8. Believes a person must be a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), be water baptized,
follow the church rules (must avoid the eating of "dinuguan," avoid joining labor unions,
avoid court sessions, do block voting, be under compulsory church attendance, practice
giving to the church) and perform his good deeds as an INC member in order for him to be
saved.
9. Believes Felix Y. Manalo is the fulfillment of Isaiah 43:5-7; 46:11, and Rev. 7:2-3
prophecies.
10. They also believe in "soul sleep," a belief that at death, the souls dies. There is no
First, you can place a Christian tract on top of his working table or hand it to him personally. If
he/she is a zealous I.N.C., he/she will be the one to open up the door of conversation.
1. Pray that the Lord will open a door for a spiritual conversation between the both of you.
2. Suggest a topic for both of you to discuss preferably on essential teachings (e.g. deity of
Jesus Christ, Salvation, Authority, etc.). Do not dwell on peripheral issues such as the
eating of "dinuguan", tithes, manner of clothing, etc. for these cannot contribute to a
person's salvation.
3. Always bear in mind that when an INC says "God" what he has in mind is always the
"Father." Therefore do not ever say to him, "I will prove to you that Jesus is God" because
you have just said, "I will prove that Jesus is the Father." Rather say, "I believe the
Scripture not only tell us that Jesus has the nature of 'man' but also has the
4. Always say, "The INC authorities said..." rather than "You said..." to avoid offending the
person you're talking to. This will also prevent him from building more walls against the
gospel.
5. Whenever the INC member quote a passage supporting their set of beliefs do not just jump
to another passage to prove your point. Rather, explain first the context of the passage he
just quoted before proceeding onto another supporting verse--do this only when you feel
that he has fully understood your explanation. Remember "the Scripture supports each
6. Always throw a set of question so that he could think it over. Like this example below:
Christian: Who are you expecting to come during the last day? Is it the Father or the Son?
INC: The Son (If he says "the Father" then you can point out Rev. 1:7 and ask him, "Who is
the One coming with the clouds that was "pierced?" Surely it doesn't mean the "Father" for
Christian: But wait, haven't you told me awhile ago that in verse 7 the One coming with the
clouds is the Son. Then why did you understood verse 8 as the Father talking since it says
7. You can also ask him, "Are you willing to go to hell just because of someone else's false
teachings? Surely you won't get the INC ministers to be your advocate when you face God
on the day of judgment. Can you?" And if he says "Of course not!" Then you can say,
"That's right! Even I do not depend on someone's else's preaching, rather I investigate and
study it myself."
8. Before parting ways, ask permission if you can pray for him. If not, then lift him up in
1. Be sure to know his theology first before embarking on witnessing. Know why he believe
what he believe.
2. Study every Scripture passage that they misquote and twist in order to explaining that
3. Be very familiar with your Bible so that there will be no idle moments for him to interrupt
4. Be alert on every explanation he presents so that you will have something use these
5. Do not forget to share him the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.