Commonly Asked Questions About The Church of God
(We use King James and New King James Version. This are the most accurate English translation of the Bible.)
Is the Church of God the "Dating Daan" whose leader is Ely Soriano?
NO.
What is the Church of God?
The Church of God is Christianity. It is the religion founded by Jesus Christ. It's members are all the people in the world who genuinely accepted Jesus Christ in their hearts and living sinless lives in this present evil world.
You say that Christians don't commit sin but why then we see many Christians committing sin?
First of all, you have to understand what the word Christian means. The word Christian is found in Acts 11:26, "The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch." Disciple means "a follower". Follower means someone who OBEYS. Christians are followers of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ teaches sinless life. In John 8:11 Jesus said, "Go and sin no more." And in Matthew 5:48 He affirmed this when He said, "Be ye therefore PERFECT, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Therefore, if you see people who claim to be Christians but they still commit sin intentionally, those are NOT true Christians. Please read these verses: 1 John 3:9, "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God."
1 John 5:18, "We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not."
What if a Christian gets tempted and has committed one sin?
God said in Exodus 32:33, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot him out of My book".
God said in Exodus 32:33, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot him out of My book".
So, does this mean a Christian who commits sin is eternally doomed?
No. He still has chance if he's willing to repent again. When apostle Peter committed sin for denying Jesus three times, he sincerely repented with a sorrowful heart and was accepted by God once again.
Is it okay then to commit sin as long as you repent? Not at all! In Romans 6:2 we read, "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?" The Church of God never teaches that it's okay for a Christian to commit sin once in a while. Doing so is an insult to our Savior Jesus Christ.
However, we can't deny the fact that when a Christian becomes careless, he will fail.
However, we can't deny the fact that when a Christian becomes careless, he will fail.
What do you do to a Christian who fails God?
Which is God's will, to condemn that person or encourage him to return to God?
Why does the Church of God teaches that religious denominations are not God's church?
God extremely hates division. These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, an heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.(Proverbs 6:16-19) and in Ephesians 4:3-6, "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
Denominations or sects are teaching corrupted doctrines. They say they are part of the universal church of God but how can this be when they teach different doctrines? The Bible says there's only one Spirit. Therefore there's only One Guide to our understanding of the Bible, this is no other than the Holy Spirit. Denominations teach either less or more than the Bible. Where did their guide come from? It's impossible that the Holy Spirit teaches a doctrine to someone then teaches another doctrine to another! A logical thinker would understand what we're trying to say here.
True Christianity teaches what's in the Bible, no more, no less! Some denominations even created their own bibles such as the Mormons and Jehova's Witnesses in spite of God's strong warning in Revelation 22:18-19, For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. In 1 Timothy 6:3, wholesome words pertain to the complete doctrines of Christianity, particularly holy life, separation from worldly things and Christian unity. In the same verse, the doctrine according to godliness tells about the doctrine that has power to make Christians live without committing sins and the ability to separate themselves from worldly things.
True Christianity teaches what's in the Bible, no more, no less! Some denominations even created their own bibles such as the Mormons and Jehova's Witnesses in spite of God's strong warning in Revelation 22:18-19, For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. In 1 Timothy 6:3, wholesome words pertain to the complete doctrines of Christianity, particularly holy life, separation from worldly things and Christian unity. In the same verse, the doctrine according to godliness tells about the doctrine that has power to make Christians live without committing sins and the ability to separate themselves from worldly things.
Are the Church of God members the only Christians in the world?
This question is not the proper question for your inquiry. You should ask, "What about the sincere Christians scattered in religious denominations?"
The Church of God is a spiritual body. All people whose names are written in the Book of Life are its members. There are many true Christians scattered in different religious sects. And we are calling them to come out of those denominations and join our worship services so they may receive only the sound doctrines of Christianity. If they don't, they'll be deceived into believing that Christians cannot live without committing sins. A fresh tomato mixed with rotten ones will be rotten. Such is their situation. They are like lambs in the middle of wolves. HONESTLY observe the members of man-made churches particularly the leaders. If you're honest with your heart when you do this, you will notice something. "You shall know them by their fruits."
Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech
deceive the hearts of the simple.
-Romans 16:17-18
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
-1 Timothy 4:1-5
He answered and said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written:‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.
-Mark 7:6-7
Why does the Church of God have few members?
I don't think we are few. We have congregations in many countries. Nevertheless, since you're comparing our number to the famous denominations with billions of members, we are indeed few. Please read these verse: "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."( 2 Timothy 3:1-5) This verse clearly tells us that nowadays, so many people hate the truth. They feel satisfied having form of godliness void of power. Form of godliness means attending church services and doing other things that look like Christian acts. However, the power to live holy and separate from worldly things isn't there. The Church of God teaches holiness, separation from worldly things and unity of all Christians. This teaching looks hard for many people nowadays because they became too proud and worldly. They can't just leave their worldly apparels, worldly ambitions and material possessions. Their spirits are willing but their bodies are weak. They want to go to heaven but they don't want to do its requirement which is this- "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. " (Matthew 7:13-14)
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