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NASB | Galatians 1:7 which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 1:7 which is really not another [gospel]; but there are [obviously] some [people masquerading as teachers] who are disturbing and confusing you [with a misleading, counterfeit teaching] and want to distort the gospel of Christ [twisting it into something which it absolutely is not]. |
Bible Question: Is the Phildelphia Church of God a Cult? Is the United Church of God a cult? |
Bible Answer: 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 |