Iglesia Ni Cristo

Claims that come up in conversation about Iglesia Ni Cristo, with a short answer and the texts to open.

1. A Christian objection

   The Iglesia Ni Cristo teaches that Jesus is man and not God.

   The church’s page on Christ says he is not a God-Man, and that he is man. John 1:1 says the Word was God, and John 20:28 records Thomas calling him Lord and God.

   • The Lord Jesus Christ
   • John 1:1John 1:1 · King James VersionIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.John 1:1 · King James VersionOpen source
   • John 20:28John 20:28 · King James VersionAnd Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.John 20:28 · King James VersionOpen source

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2. What you will hear

   The Iglesia Ni Cristo is the church Felix Y. Manalo registered in the Philippines in 1914.

   The church’s history page says it was preached by Felix Y. Manalo and registered on July 27, 1914. It teaches that the Father alone is God.

   • History
   • John 1:1John 1:1 · King James VersionIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.John 1:1 · King James VersionOpen source

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