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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
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1 | Are these churches cults? | Gal 1:7 | Jude | 26729 | ||
Is the Phildelphia Church of God a Cult? Is the United Church of God a cult? | ||||||
2 | Are these churches cults? | Gal 1:7 | Makarios | 26745 | ||
Greetings Jude! Here's some information on the United Church of God from John Ankerberg's "Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions." (pg. 1, Harvest House Publishers) In it, Armstrongism is shown for the Cult that it is, and Herbert W. Armstrong (its founder) was a heretic. "Armstrongism *********************************** Info at a Glance Name: The United Church of God and approximately two dozen other Armstrong sects, which continue to advocate the doctrines of Herbert W. Armstrong. Purpose: To spread the Armstrong "Gospel" of Jesus Christ. Founders: Herbert W. Armstrong and Garner Ted Armstrong. Source of Authority: Herbert W. Armstrong (1892-1986). Claim: To have the only true interpretation of the Bible. Occult dynamics: Apparent occult guidance in the life of Herbert W. Armstrong. Examples of key literature: "The United States and British Commonwealth in Prophecy"; "The Incredible Human Potential"; "The Wonderful World Tomorrow"; "Why Were You Born?"; "Just What Do You Mean Born Again?"; "What Is a Real Christian?"; "Is God a Trinity?"; "The Ten Commandments" Attitude toward Christianity: Rejecting. Relevant Quotes: "Who are the harlots [of Revelation chapter 17]? All the Protestant churches." - Herbert W. Armstrong, "Ambassador Report", pg. 13, citing a sermon of May 7, 1974. Doctrinal Summary -------------------------- God: Currently, two Persons, the Father and Jesus; now reproducing themselves into billions of Persons. Jesus: Jehovah of the Old Testament; triparte. Holy Spirit: God's mind and power, God's life and love, but not the third Person of the Godhead. Trinity: A satanic, pagan doctrine. Salvation: By works. Man: Becomes a God at the resurrection. Fall: Instituted by God to help people eventually attain perfection. Bible: Accepted as authoritative when interpreted by Herbert W. Armstrong. Death: Soul sleep; annihilation for the wicked. Hell and Heaven: Hell is a pagan teaching; no heaven, as taught in Christianity, exists." So hopefully this would explain more fully what the United Church of God (or Worldwide Church of God) really teaches and is based upon. Blessings to you, Nolan |
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3 | Are these churches cults? | Gal 1:7 | Reformer Joe | 26797 | ||
It is important to note that the Worldwide Chruch of God in the last decade and a half has undergone a dramatic move into Christian orthodoxy under the leadership of Joseph Tkach. The organizations mentioned are "splinter groups" that hold to the "true teachings" of Armstrong. --Joe! |
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