THE MARKSTHE MARKSOF A CULTOF A CULT

I Timothy 4:1I Timothy 4:1

The Spirit clearly says that in later The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith times some will abandon the faith

and follow deceiving spirits and and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.things taught by demons.

I Timothy 4:1I Timothy 4:1

1.1. Extrabiblical uthorityExtrabiblical uthority

All cults deny what All cults deny what God says in His Word God says in His Word as true. as true.

Cults have shifted Cults have shifted their theological point their theological point of authority away from of authority away from God’s full and final God’s full and final written Word, the written Word, the Bible, to their own Bible, to their own unique, self-unique, self-promoting opinions promoting opinions about the Bibleabout the Bible

2. Works Salvation/2. Works Salvation/LegalismLegalism

Cults teach that eternal life Cults teach that eternal life depends upon something depends upon something other than the Atonementother than the Atonement

i.e., faith in the i.e., faith in the atoning, finished atoning, finished work of Christ on work of Christ on the cross is the cross is deemed deemed notnot to be to be sufficient.sufficient.

3. No Assurance of 3. No Assurance of SalvationSalvation

The issue of a cult member’s The issue of a cult member’s salvation is never settled, but salvation is never settled, but constantly affected by the constantly affected by the changing circumstances of changing circumstances of life; in this way, cult leaders life; in this way, cult leaders are able to produce continued are able to produce continued obligation and spiritual obligation and spiritual

bondage.bondage.

4. Guru-Type Leader/ 4. Guru-Type Leader/ Modern ProphetModern ProphetThe cult leader is looked to The cult leader is looked to as the infallible interpreter to as the infallible interpreter to Scripture, specially Scripture, specially appointed by God to be a appointed by God to be a special saint, guru, or special saint, guru, or contemporary messiah, and contemporary messiah, and thereby, has divine authority thereby, has divine authority that must not be violated.that must not be violated.

5. Vacillating, Ambiguous 5. Vacillating, Ambiguous Doctrine/Spiritual DeceptionDoctrine/Spiritual Deception In order to gain favor with the In order to gain favor with the public, and thereby aid in the public, and thereby aid in the recruitment of new members, recruitment of new members, cult “doctrine” tends to be cult “doctrine” tends to be characterized by many false characterized by many false or deceptive claims or deceptive claims concerning the cult’s true concerning the cult’s true spiritual beliefs.spiritual beliefs.

6. Exclusivity from/ 6. Exclusivity from/ Denunciation of Other Denunciation of Other GroupsGroupsEach cult group, Each cult group, regardless of what other regardless of what other doctrines are taught, will doctrines are taught, will all have this one common all have this one common idea-- idea--

““The Only True The Only True Church Syndrome.”Church Syndrome.”

7.Claims of Special Discoveries/ 7.Claims of Special Discoveries/ Additional RevelationAdditional Revelation

Acceptance of new, Acceptance of new, contemporary, continual contemporary, continual revelations that either deny revelations that either deny the Bible or are allowed to the Bible or are allowed to explain it. explain it.

8. Defective Christology 8. Defective Christology

Cults always have a false view Cults always have a false view of the nature of the Person of of the nature of the Person of Jesus Christ; a cult will Jesus Christ; a cult will usually deny the true deity of usually deny the true deity of Christ, His true humanity, His Christ, His true humanity, His true origin, or the true union true origin, or the true union of the two natures in one of the two natures in one Person. Person.

9. Defective “Nature of 9. Defective “Nature of Man” Man”

Most cults do not see man as Most cults do not see man as an immortal being; instead an immortal being; instead they see him either as an they see him either as an animal without a soul or as a animal without a soul or as a being which is being perfected being which is being perfected to the point of becoming a to the point of becoming a god. god.

10. Out-Of-Context Scripture 10. Out-Of-Context Scripture Use as Proof-Texts/ Use as Proof-Texts/ Segmented Biblical AttentionSegmented Biblical Attention

Cults tend to focus on one Cults tend to focus on one verse or passage of the Bible verse or passage of the Bible to the exclusion of others, to the exclusion of others, without regard for the context without regard for the context in which Scripture is givenin which Scripture is given

Example:Example:Now if there is no Now if there is no resurrection, what will resurrection, what will those do who are those do who are baptized for the dead? baptized for the dead? If the dead are not If the dead are not raised at all, why are raised at all, why are people baptized for people baptized for them? them? 1 Cor. 15:29 1 Cor. 15:29

used by Mormons to used by Mormons to justify baptism for the justify baptism for the deaddead

11. Erroneous Doctrines 11. Erroneous Doctrines Concerning Life After Death Concerning Life After Death and Retributionand Retribution

Covering the gamut from soul Covering the gamut from soul sleep to annihilationism to sleep to annihilationism to purgatory to universalism to the purgatory to universalism to the progression to godhood, cults progression to godhood, cults invariably deny the existence of a invariably deny the existence of a final judgment of, and a final final judgment of, and a final “resting”“resting” place for, the place for, the unrighteous.unrighteous.

12. Entangling Organization 12. Entangling Organization StructureStructure

The less truth a movement The less truth a movement represents, the more highly it represents, the more highly it seems to have to organize seems to have to organize itself; the absence of truth itself; the absence of truth seems to make necessary the seems to make necessary the application of the bonds of application of the bonds of fear. fear.

13. Financial Exploitation13. Financial Exploitation

The cultic practitioner The cultic practitioner strongly implies that strongly implies that money contributed to the money contributed to the cause will earn the cause will earn the contributor numerous contributor numerous gifts, powers, and gifts, powers, and abilities, and in many abilities, and in many cases, outright salvation. cases, outright salvation.

14. 14. Pseudomystical/Spiritistic/ Pseudomystical/Spiritistic/ Occultic InfluenceOccultic Influence

Occult influence is many Occult influence is many times found in either the times found in either the origin of the group and/or in origin of the group and/or in its current practices. its current practices.

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

1.ROMAN CATHOLIC

IDOLATRY EXO. 20

GOOD WORKS TO BE SAVED

EPH.2:8-9, TITUS 3:5

MYSTERIES OF THE CROSS

GOD IS GOD OF REVELATION NOT MYSTERIES

ROSARY NONE IN THE BIBLE

PURGATORY NONE IN THE BIBLE

BIBLE IS NOT SUPREME, CHURCH TRADITION & RITUALS ARE VITAL

BIBLE IS ABSOLUTE AND SUPREME

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

2. ISLAM JESUS DID NOT DIE ON THE CROSS

ISA. 53 / GOSPELS

JESUS ONLY A TEACHER AND PROPHET

JESUS IS GOD AND MAN

HIS DEITY- Col.2:9

NO TRINITY FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT

KORAN BIBLE

JESUS IS MAN JESUS IS GOD

MOHAMMAD ONLY JESUS AS SAVIOR

JIHAD LOVE

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

3. IGLESIA NI CRISTO

JESUS IS ONLY MAN JESUS IS GOD AND MAN: John 14 Col. 2:9

NO TRINITY Gen. 1:1, 2; Deut. 6:4;

John 1:1–3, 14,

2Cor.13:14; Col. 1:15–20

MANALO “Sugo ng Diyos” (Angel) Rev 7:2

JESUS THE ONLY SAVIOR

SOUL SLEEP DOCTRINE NONE IN THE BIBLE

ONLY I.N.C. WILL BE SAVED JOHN 3:3,7,16; 14:6

Emphasis in observing CHURCH ATTENDANCE & GIVING (considered mortal SIN for non compliance)

Heb. 10:25; 2 Cor. 8

JESUS IS SAVIOR BUT NOT GOD

JESUS IS DEITY, SAVIOR, LORD

John 3:35-36, 14:6;

Heb. 1:1-4

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

4. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

NO HELL, NO HEAVEN Deu.8:12; 2Pet. 3:13

BODY IS ANNIHILATED NONE IN THE BIBLE

SOUL SLEEP DOCTRINE NONE IN THE BIBLE

ONLY 144,000 WILL ENTER OTHERS WILL GO TO PARADISE

1 Tim. 2:3-4

2 Peter 3:9

JEHOVAH NOT JESUS IS THE PROPER NAME

JESUS IS DEITY, SAVIOR, LORDJohn 3:35-36; Heb. 1:1-4

JESUS IS THE ONLY FIRST CREATION OF GOD

John 1:1-5, 3:35-36; Heb. 1:1-4

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

4. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

JESUS DIED ON A TORTURE STATE AND NOT ON THE CROSS

ISA. 53 / GOSPELS Matthew 27:35, 50.

WATCH TOWER BOOKS WILL HELP TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE

BIBLE IS ABSOLUTE AND SUPREME

2 Tim. 3:16-17

TRINITY IS SATANIC AND NOT THE WAY

Gen. 1:1, 2; Deut. 6:4;

John 1:1–3, 14,

2Cor.13:14; Col. 1:15-20

WICKED MEN WILL CEASE TO EXIST

1 Tim. 2:3-4

2 Peter 3:9

JESUS WAS THE FORMER ANGEL MICHAEL

Gen.1, John 1:1-5

JESUS IS god BUT NOT GOD John 20:28

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

5. MORMON LDS

THERE ARE MANY GODS AND MAN CAN BE GOD

Isa. 45:18-25

GOD THE FATHER IS ONLY AN EXALTED MAN WITH PARENTS AND WIFE

Isa. 45:18-25

ADAM AND EVE’S SIN IS NOT A SERIOUS SIN

Gen. 2:17; 3:10, 23.

Rom. 3:23

JESUS WAS THE RESULT OF THE SEXUAL UNION BETWEEN THE FATHER AND MARY

Matt. 1:18-24,

Luke 1-2:1-20

John 1:1-5

JESUS WAS MARRIED WITH KIDS

NONE IN THE BIBLE

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

5. MORMON LDS JESUS’ DEATH DID NOT PRODUCE SALVATION

John 14:6

John 1:1-5, 3:35-36; Heb. 1:1-4

SALVATION TO LDS IS BY OBEYING THEIR DOCTRINES

John 3:3; 3:16

BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD

1 Cor. 15:29

JESUS IS THE ONE OF THE MANY GODS

Isa. 45:18-25

John 1:1–3, 14

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

5. MORMON LDSNO TRINITY

Gen. 1:1, 2,

Deut. 6:4;

John 1:1–3, 14, 2Cor.13:14

Col. 1:15–20 BOOK OF MORMON BY MORONI

BIBLE IS ABSOLUTE AND SUPREME

2 Tim. 3:16-17

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

6. NEW AGE MOVEMENT

T.M. PRACTICE NONE IN THE BIBLE

COMBINATION OF HINDUISM AND BUDDISM

NONE IN THE BIBLE

MAN CAN BE GOD Isa. 45:18-25

JUST BE GOOD Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5

PANTHEISM=GOD IS NOT A PERSON BUT A FORCE

Isa. 45:18-25

BELIEF IN REINCARNATION Heb. 9:27, Ecc. 3:2

SYNCRETISM=UNIFICATOIN OF ALL RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS

BIBLE IS ABSOLUTE AND SUPREME

2 Tim. 3:16-17

PRACTICE OF OCCULTISM, ESP, SPIRITISM, MEDIUMS, ASTROLOGY, GOOD WORKS CAN SAVE

Exo. 20:3-4

Lev. 19:26-28,31; 20:6

Deu. 18:9-14

Jer. 10:2 ; Isa 47:12-13

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

6. NEW AGE MOVEMENT

THEISM=ABSTRACT IDEA OF GOD

Gen 1; Isa. 45:18-25

ASTROLOGY IS USED AS PART OF THEIR BELIEF

Jer. 10:2

Exo. 20:3-4

Isa. 47:12-13

HUMANS HAVE HEAVENLY POWER

Rom. 3:231-31

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

7. HINDUISM MANY GODS, WE CAN BE GODS

Isa. 45:18-25

ANIMALS CAN BE GODS Isa. 45:18-25

PRACTICE OF T.M. NONE IN THE BIBLE

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

8. SCIENTOLOGY BELIEF IN JUDAISM AND HINDUISM

BIBLE IS ABSOLUTE AND SUPREME

2 Tim. 3:16-17

MAN IS GOD John 1:1-2,14

Luke 1:35

Isa. 45:18-25

JESUS PLAYS LITTLE ROLE IN THEM REINCARNATION

John 3:16, 14

John 1:1-5, 3:35-36; Heb. 1:1-4

GOOD WORKS CAN SAVE

Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5 2 Tim. 1:9

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

9. BAHAI MAN IS GOOD AND NOT A SINNER

1 John 1:8-10

Rom. 3:10,23; 5:12

Ps. 14:2,3

GOOD WORKS CAN SAVE Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5 2 Tim. 1:9

10. 7TH DAY Adv. Emphasis in observing the SABBATH AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

Gen 1:1-5;

Exo. 20:8-11

1 John 3:4;1 Cor. 16:2

Matt. 22:34-40

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

11. BUDDISM MAN CAN SAVE HIMSELF John 14:6; John 3:35-36; Heb. 1:1-4

GOOD WORKS CAN SAVE Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5 2 Tim. 1:9

12. UNITARIAN

UNIVERSALISTS

NO TRINITY Deut. 6:4; 2Cor.13:14

Gen. 1:1, 2;

John 1:1-3, 14;

Col. 1:15-20

NO BIBLE BIBLE IS ABSOLUTE AND SUPREME

2 Tim. 3:16-17

RELIGIONS SPIRIT OF

ERRORS

SPIRIT OF

TRUTH

12. UNITARIAN

UNIVERSALISTS

JESUS NOT GOD AND NOT SAVIOR

John 14:5-14; 20:28

JESUS IS ONLY A GOOD TEACHER AND A GOOD PERSON

John 14, John 1:1-5, 3:35-36; Heb. 1:1-4

SALVATION IS ATTAINED TROUGH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5 2 Tim. 1:9

NO HELL Matt. 13:41,50

Mark 9:48,

Rev. 14:10,11;

20:10,15;

GOOD WORKS IS SALVATION

Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5 2 Tim. 1:9

ANG DATING DAAN (ADD)ANG DATING DAAN (ADD)

Eliseo SorianoEliseo Soriano Born from a poor family in Pasay City, Born from a poor family in Pasay City,

Philippines,Philippines, Soriano claim to be an Soriano claim to be an “exceptional, consistently “exceptional, consistently

receiving the highest honors… and was awarded receiving the highest honors… and was awarded the highest possible grade in the entire history of the highest possible grade in the entire history of his grade school.”his grade school.”

Unfortunately, he did not finish his secondary Unfortunately, he did not finish his secondary schooling due to an alleged “skirmish” with his schooling due to an alleged “skirmish” with his acting school directress over a topic on religionacting school directress over a topic on religion

Soriano’s follower took this not as a “Soriano’s follower took this not as a “twist of fate but rather twist of fate but rather [an [an alleged]alleged] manifestation of God’s work of hand bringing him to his manifestation of God’s work of hand bringing him to his real destiny.real destiny.””

His parents were members of His parents were members of Iglesia ng Dios Kay Kristo Hesus, Iglesia ng Dios Kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Suhay ng KatotohananHaligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan founded in 1936 by a former founded in 1936 by a former Iglesia ni Cristo (1914) follower namely Nicolaz Perez. follower namely Nicolaz Perez.

Perez along with Teofila Ora left the Perez along with Teofila Ora left the I.N.C. fold in 1922 probably fold in 1922 probably after learning that Jesus Christ was Mighty God but “not” the after learning that Jesus Christ was Mighty God but “not” the Almighty God and proceeded to establish the Almighty God and proceeded to establish the Iglesia Verdadero Iglesia Verdadero de Cristode Cristo. .

It did not took long for the two former leaders of It did not took long for the two former leaders of I.N.C. (1914) to to develop discord among themselves. This occurrence drove develop discord among themselves. This occurrence drove Perez to register his new group under the name, Perez to register his new group under the name, Iglesia ng Dios Iglesia ng Dios Kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Suhay ng KatotohananKay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan

Soriano’s desire to read and memorize the Soriano’s desire to read and memorize the Scripture was prompted by his membership Scripture was prompted by his membership in Perez’ group at a young age of 17 years in Perez’ group at a young age of 17 years old. His followers noted of his old. His followers noted of his “zealous“zealous [ness] [ness] in his religion.in his religion.

His skill in “explaining” and remembering the His skill in “explaining” and remembering the Bible verses was noticed by the other Bible verses was noticed by the other members so that he became members so that he became “a preacher, a “a preacher, a debater and a minister”debater and a minister” of the said group. of the said group.

Unknown to many, he was said rumored to Unknown to many, he was said rumored to be groomed as the successor of Perez after be groomed as the successor of Perez after he dies. In 1975 just after Perez’ death, some he dies. In 1975 just after Perez’ death, some members were stunned when the leadership members were stunned when the leadership was passed on to Levita Gugulan, a woman. was passed on to Levita Gugulan, a woman.

At first, Soriano might have yielded to that At first, Soriano might have yielded to that decision but it did not take long before he decision but it did not take long before he along with a few others rebelled against along with a few others rebelled against Gugulan’s leadership.Gugulan’s leadership.

They believed that women as leaders in They believed that women as leaders in church are not biblically supported. It was church are not biblically supported. It was reported that in 1976, Soriano and his allies reported that in 1976, Soriano and his allies were excommunicated by Gugulan.were excommunicated by Gugulan.

And the following year (1977), he registered And the following year (1977), he registered a new group namely, a new group namely, Iglesia ng Dios kay Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan. Katotohanan.

Which later evolved to, Which later evolved to, Mga Kaanib sa Mga Kaanib sa Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan sa Bansang Saligan ng Katotohanan sa Bansang Pilipinas, Inc. Pilipinas, Inc. (1990) and Bayan(1990) and Bayan ng ng KatotohananKatotohanan (1993). (1993).

Most likely because of a lawsuit filed by Most likely because of a lawsuit filed by Gugulan’s group with reference to the “name” Gugulan’s group with reference to the “name” of Soriano’s newly founded organization of Soriano’s newly founded organization called, called, Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng KatotohananHaligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan which is which is somewhat similar with the former’s group somewhat similar with the former’s group name name “Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, “Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan.”Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan.”

This episode continues to cause This episode continues to cause confrontation between the two religious confrontation between the two religious groups. groups.

Method of EvangelizationMethod of Evangelization

He spreads his teachings through the radio He spreads his teachings through the radio waves and lately used the television and waves and lately used the television and internet facilities. internet facilities.

He is fond of vehemently opposing various He is fond of vehemently opposing various religious groups by attacking their non-religious groups by attacking their non-essential doctrines like tithing and church essential doctrines like tithing and church appellations, as well as, personalities of a appellations, as well as, personalities of a number of religious leaders. number of religious leaders.

One effective methodology of Soriano in One effective methodology of Soriano in captivating many gullible individuals into his captivating many gullible individuals into his fold by means of philosophical debates fold by means of philosophical debates where he normally sets it up in their home turf where he normally sets it up in their home turf (i.e. (i.e. localelocale). ).

It can be observed that majority of the live It can be observed that majority of the live audiences are from the audiences are from the Ang Dating DaanAng Dating Daan group capable of yelling instead of listening group capable of yelling instead of listening intently to what the opponent speaker is intently to what the opponent speaker is saying. saying.

Soriano on the other hand is a skilled heckler Soriano on the other hand is a skilled heckler who tends to annoy and harass his opponent. who tends to annoy and harass his opponent.

As a result, this poor fellow who has really no As a result, this poor fellow who has really no idea totally whatsoever about Soriano’s idea totally whatsoever about Soriano’s tactics will be prompted to either abandon the tactics will be prompted to either abandon the subject that he started or just leave the subject that he started or just leave the spiritual arena. spiritual arena.

Many Many Elisarians Elisarians will immediately assume will immediately assume that their self-styled messenger “won” the that their self-styled messenger “won” the religious debate not knowing that it was just religious debate not knowing that it was just his being a skilled heckler that made him his being a skilled heckler that made him triumph. triumph.

A Christian apologist needs to be A Christian apologist needs to be wary with every statement he wary with every statement he utters because Soriano has a utters because Soriano has a reputation of focusing on minor reputation of focusing on minor word details propelling him to word details propelling him to neglect the whole subject of the neglect the whole subject of the debate. debate.

Manner of Bible TeachingManner of Bible Teaching

To build an impression with his To build an impression with his members and audience, Soriano members and audience, Soriano parades himself as a self-styled parades himself as a self-styled Bible teacher who “knew” the Bible teacher who “knew” the Hebrew and Greek words of the Hebrew and Greek words of the Scripture.Scripture.

Soriano does not subscribed to proper Bible Soriano does not subscribed to proper Bible hermeneutics by studying the original hermeneutics by studying the original Hebrew & Greek languages of the Scripture Hebrew & Greek languages of the Scripture including it’s geograpical, historical, cultural including it’s geograpical, historical, cultural and religious background but condemns it. and religious background but condemns it.

Mainly he is fond of building his doctrine out Mainly he is fond of building his doctrine out of of Ang BibliaAng Biblia (a local translation of ASV) and (a local translation of ASV) and some English translation rather than some English translation rather than consulting the original languages. consulting the original languages.

AuthorityAuthority Although ADD members claim to believe the Bible as their only Although ADD members claim to believe the Bible as their only

source of authority, this is half-true. source of authority, this is half-true.

They also believe Eliseo Soriano is the “sent one” or “sugo” the They also believe Eliseo Soriano is the “sent one” or “sugo” the reason why he alone does the Bible explaining (This can be reason why he alone does the Bible explaining (This can be observed by watching his TV program, “Ang Dating Daan,” and observed by watching his TV program, “Ang Dating Daan,” and “Itanong Mo Kay Soriano” a bible exposé program wherein he is “Itanong Mo Kay Soriano” a bible exposé program wherein he is always the main speaker concerning Bible interpretations).always the main speaker concerning Bible interpretations).

In other words, an individual member could not just explain the In other words, an individual member could not just explain the Bible out of his own personal study. Bible out of his own personal study.

This can be observed by watching his TV This can be observed by watching his TV program, “Ang Dating Daan,” and “Itanong program, “Ang Dating Daan,” and “Itanong Mo Kay Soriano” a bible exposé program Mo Kay Soriano” a bible exposé program wherein he is always the main speaker wherein he is always the main speaker concerning Bible interpretations. concerning Bible interpretations.

Unbiblical BeliefsUnbiblical Beliefs1.1. Rejects the Rejects the Trinity doctrine and believe the following:   doctrine and believe the following:   Father -- Father -- Almighty God and over-all Savior. Greater than the Son and and over-all Savior. Greater than the Son and

the Spirit. the Spirit. Son -- Mighty God but not the Son -- Mighty God but not the Almighty God like His Father. He is like His Father. He is

equal to the Father as God but not greater than the Father equal to the Father as God but not greater than the Father because He was sent. Greater than the Holy Spirit. because He was sent. Greater than the Holy Spirit. 

Holy Spirit -- part of the Father and the Son and also called God but Holy Spirit -- part of the Father and the Son and also called God but not a Person. Aside from believing these “three Gods,” he also not a Person. Aside from believing these “three Gods,” he also insists that there exist “many gods” because of 1 Cor. 8:5. insists that there exist “many gods” because of 1 Cor. 8:5. 

He believes the Father who is the Living God was the overall Savior He believes the Father who is the Living God was the overall Savior who must be given credit for all the things He has done by who must be given credit for all the things He has done by sending saviors during the times past (Hebrews 1:1-2).sending saviors during the times past (Hebrews 1:1-2).

2. Believes2. Believes Jesus is a Mighty God but not the Jesus is a Mighty God but not the Almighty God. .

Does not believe that He is the only Savior of Does not believe that He is the only Savior of humanity. humanity.

The two kinds of salvation that Jesus will do:The two kinds of salvation that Jesus will do:(1) He was sent primarily to be the savior of the house of (1) He was sent primarily to be the savior of the house of

Israel (Matthew 15:24) during his humanity (Matthew Israel (Matthew 15:24) during his humanity (Matthew 1:21) but he is just one among the sent ones to be 1:21) but he is just one among the sent ones to be the savior. the savior.

(2) On his Second Coming, he will save the believers (2) On his Second Coming, he will save the believers (members of Soriano’s group). Moses was also sent (members of Soriano’s group). Moses was also sent by the Father to become an instrument of salvation by the Father to become an instrument of salvation and savior to the Israelites (Acts 7:35-37), while the and savior to the Israelites (Acts 7:35-37), while the Apostle Paul (Acts 13:46-47) was a savior to the Apostle Paul (Acts 13:46-47) was a savior to the Gentiles up to the ends of the earth. Timothy was to Gentiles up to the ends of the earth. Timothy was to be the next savior after the apostle Paul’s death. be the next savior after the apostle Paul’s death.

3. Jesus3. Jesus the Son of the Living God the Son of the Living God also needs a savior who is his also needs a savior who is his Father, the Living God as allegedly Father, the Living God as allegedly stated in Hebrews 5:7-9. stated in Hebrews 5:7-9.

They also believe that Jesus is They also believe that Jesus is God and man (though not fully man God and man (though not fully man but just “like” man) quoting but just “like” man) quoting Philippians 2:6-7. Philippians 2:6-7.

4. The meaning of the “house of God” in Psalms 4. The meaning of the “house of God” in Psalms 127:1 during the Old Testament is “Church of 127:1 during the Old Testament is “Church of God” (Iglesia ng Dios) and the name of that God” (Iglesia ng Dios) and the name of that church is: Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, church is: Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan (Church of Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan (Church of God in Christ Jesus. The pillar and the ground God in Christ Jesus. The pillar and the ground of the truth. Philippines). of the truth. Philippines).

They also believe that a person may be saved They also believe that a person may be saved even though he has not heard of Soriano’s even though he has not heard of Soriano’s teachings. teachings.

He is judged by God according to his He is judged by God according to his conscience.  conscience. 

5. Believes not everybody can preach 5. Believes not everybody can preach the Bible but must therefore be a the Bible but must therefore be a “sent one” who is none other than “sent one” who is none other than the founder himself. the founder himself.

ADD Manner of PolemicsADD Manner of Polemics

1. Church name –- “If your group is the ‘true 1. Church name –- “If your group is the ‘true church’ can you cite a verse in the Bible church’ can you cite a verse in the Bible stating the name of your church?   stating the name of your church?  

2. God -– “If Jesus knows everything can you 2. God -– “If Jesus knows everything can you cite a passage which says it is so?” cite a passage which says it is so?”

3. Holy Spirit -- If the Holy Spirit is also the 3. Holy Spirit -- If the Holy Spirit is also the Alpha and the Omega can you give me a Alpha and the Omega can you give me a verse that says it does? verse that says it does?

JESUS THE NAME ABOVE ALL JESUS THE NAME ABOVE ALL NAME NAME

Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy born to Jose Quiboloy and Maria Carreon, born to Jose Quiboloy and Maria Carreon,

on April 25, 1950, in a small village at the on April 25, 1950, in a small village at the foothills of Mt. Apo in Tamayong, Calinan, foothills of Mt. Apo in Tamayong, Calinan, Davao CityDavao City

the youngest in a brood of 9. Both natives of the youngest in a brood of 9. Both natives of Lubao, Pampanga, in Luzon, Philippines, the Lubao, Pampanga, in Luzon, Philippines, the couple had migrated to Davao City in the couple had migrated to Davao City in the 1940's, just after the war, to find a better life. 1940's, just after the war, to find a better life.

At the time of his birth, his mother Maria saw At the time of his birth, his mother Maria saw a vision of the face of God smiling down at her a vision of the face of God smiling down at her from the sky seemingly saying to her, "That is from the sky seemingly saying to her, "That is my son..." Maria gave birth at midnight but it my son..." Maria gave birth at midnight but it had suddenly become morning. had suddenly become morning.

His elder sister saw a big eagle land on their His elder sister saw a big eagle land on their home the moment he was born. home the moment he was born.

There were many unusual occurrences in his There were many unusual occurrences in his life while he was growing up, but these he life while he was growing up, but these he only understood when he grew up. only understood when he grew up.

When he was 14, Pastor Apollo When he was 14, Pastor Apollo dreamt of a horrifying scene from dreamt of a horrifying scene from The Great Tribulation. Flames were The Great Tribulation. Flames were coming down from heaven, coming down from heaven, destroying all the inhabitants of the destroying all the inhabitants of the earth. There was a great earth. There was a great pandemonium. Even the seas were pandemonium. Even the seas were engulfed by flames. No one was engulfed by flames. No one was spared. spared.

THE BEGINING OF HIS MINISTRYTHE BEGINING OF HIS MINISTRY

"By visions, divine manifestations and "By visions, divine manifestations and audible voice, God has revealed audible voice, God has revealed Himself to me..." -- Himself to me..." -- Pastor Apollo C. Pastor Apollo C. QuiboloyQuiboloy

Many times, It is said that Pastor Apollo Many times, It is said that Pastor Apollo heard the voice of God and he often had heard the voice of God and he often had dreams, he would realize that he was dreams, he would realize that he was being called for a certain mission. being called for a certain mission.

After high school, Pastor Apollo went to After high school, Pastor Apollo went to Bible College, something which was not Bible College, something which was not part of his plans. He was still in his teens part of his plans. He was still in his teens when he began traveling around the when he began traveling around the Philippines, preaching as much as seven Philippines, preaching as much as seven times a day.times a day.

Because he had the gift of preaching, people Because he had the gift of preaching, people called him a "preaching machine." When asked called him a "preaching machine." When asked about this, he would say that words would come about this, he would say that words would come rushing from him like a well of water; he had to rushing from him like a well of water; he had to say the words otherwise he would burst. say the words otherwise he would burst.

During that time, his denomination had great During that time, his denomination had great plans for him. He became the National Youth plans for him. He became the National Youth President. President.

In 1974 he went to Korea to attend the World In 1974 he went to Korea to attend the World Conference of the International Youth Corps. On Conference of the International Youth Corps. On the last night of the conference, he heard the the last night of the conference, he heard the voice of God repeatedly telling him during the voice of God repeatedly telling him during the altar call, "Gamiton Ta Ka (I will Use You)" three altar call, "Gamiton Ta Ka (I will Use You)" three times.times.

This puzzled him. He knew it was the voice of This puzzled him. He knew it was the voice of the Father and also he thought that the the Father and also he thought that the Father was already using him. Father was already using him.

He heard that voice again while waiting at the He heard that voice again while waiting at the airport for a flight to Palawan.airport for a flight to Palawan.

KITBOG: the righteous seed is implantedKITBOG: the righteous seed is implanted

Circumstances led him to a remote area Circumstances led him to a remote area called Kitbog, in Malalag, Cogon, South called Kitbog, in Malalag, Cogon, South Cotabato, Philippines. Cotabato, Philippines.

For a year, Pastor Apollo lived with the For a year, Pastor Apollo lived with the B'laan people. There he received all B'laan people. There he received all kinds of miracles, visions and revelations kinds of miracles, visions and revelations from the Father. from the Father.

These miracles and visions were designed by the These miracles and visions were designed by the Father to convince Pastor Apollo that it was He Father to convince Pastor Apollo that it was He who was calling him. who was calling him.

Kitbog was significant in the life of Pastor Apollo Kitbog was significant in the life of Pastor Apollo because it was here that the Father offered him because it was here that the Father offered him the spiritual component of salvation. With his the spiritual component of salvation. With his freedom of choice intact, he surrendered the spirit freedom of choice intact, he surrendered the spirit of obedience against the will of the Father, the of obedience against the will of the Father, the serpent seed, which was implanted in Adam and serpent seed, which was implanted in Adam and Eve, by making a promise that Eve, by making a promise that from now on from now on Father, not my will but your will be done. Father, not my will but your will be done.

As a result of this, the righteous seed, the Spirit of As a result of this, the righteous seed, the Spirit of Obedience to the will of the Father, was Obedience to the will of the Father, was implanted in his life. implanted in his life.

TAMAYONG: the furnace of afflictionTAMAYONG: the furnace of affliction

When Pastor Apollo made the decision to When Pastor Apollo made the decision to follow the Father, he was led to another follow the Father, he was led to another mountain, Tamayong. mountain, Tamayong.

Tamayong was a mountain district at the Tamayong was a mountain district at the foothills of Mt. Apo, the country' s tallest foothills of Mt. Apo, the country' s tallest peak. It was also Pastor Apollo's birthplace. peak. It was also Pastor Apollo's birthplace.

In Tamayong, Pastor Apollo was asked to In Tamayong, Pastor Apollo was asked to remain within the perimeter of a one-hectare remain within the perimeter of a one-hectare lot for five years. lot for five years.

He describes this period in his life as his He describes this period in his life as his training in the University of the Spirit. training in the University of the Spirit.

All the demons of hell were unleashed to try All the demons of hell were unleashed to try the righteous seed that growing inside of him. the righteous seed that growing inside of him. He was persecuted, maligned, accused and He was persecuted, maligned, accused and scoffed at. He was tried in the flesh, in money, scoffed at. He was tried in the flesh, in money, in power. in power.

Those who severely persecuted and maligned Those who severely persecuted and maligned him were people who knew him – family, him were people who knew him – family, friends, people who he grew up with. friends, people who he grew up with.

Among the varied tests he had to undergo was Among the varied tests he had to undergo was having nothing else to eat except bananas. having nothing else to eat except bananas. This was his manna for five years. This was his manna for five years.

He describes those years as his furnace of He describes those years as his furnace of affliction. The Father's intention was to affliction. The Father's intention was to mold him according to what the Father mold him according to what the Father wanted. wanted.

1 Corinthians 3:10-13 was fulfilled in his 1 Corinthians 3:10-13 was fulfilled in his life. It says, life. It says, “According to the grace of God “According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth there upon.take heed how he buildeth there upon.

For other foundation can no man lay that For other foundation can no man lay that that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Now if any man build upon this foundation Now if any man build upon this foundation gold silver, precious stones, wood hay and gold silver, precious stones, wood hay and stubble; stubble;

Every man's work shall be made manifest: Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.every man's work of what sort it is.

The Tamayong experience was necessary in The Tamayong experience was necessary in order to prove if he really was a true child of order to prove if he really was a true child of God, as said in Hebrews 5:8 God, as said in Hebrews 5:8 “Though he were “Though he were a Son, he learned obedience by the things that a Son, he learned obedience by the things that he suffered.”he suffered.”

All these, he says were designed to perfect his All these, he says were designed to perfect his obedience to the Almighty Father, to realize obedience to the Almighty Father, to realize that whatever happened to him there was the that whatever happened to him there was the Father's will. Father's will.

THE KINGDOM MINISTRYTHE KINGDOM MINISTRY

He went back to his denomination a He went back to his denomination a changed man, the Father's words, name changed man, the Father's words, name and His life. and His life.

He was anointed to bear the life of the Son He was anointed to bear the life of the Son of God. of God.

He also brought them the Father's message He also brought them the Father's message of deliverance from the bondage of of deliverance from the bondage of denomination and religion. denomination and religion.

Receiving the go signal from the Father, Receiving the go signal from the Father, Pastor Apollo left the denomination with 15 Pastor Apollo left the denomination with 15 members in September 1, 1985 , and moved members in September 1, 1985 , and moved to a place that the Father had prepared for to a place that the Father had prepared for them. them.

The name JESUS CHRIST THE NAME The name JESUS CHRIST THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME was revealed to him ABOVE EVERY NAME was revealed to him by the Father, in accordance with Acts 12. by the Father, in accordance with Acts 12.

Since then the Kingdom ministry has spread Since then the Kingdom ministry has spread all over the world. all over the world.

In September 13, 2003 , the Father told him. In September 13, 2003 , the Father told him. “My son, you have been successful in “My son, you have been successful in conducting my business. Your work is done.” conducting my business. Your work is done.”

This date marked the Appointed Son of God's This date marked the Appointed Son of God's official introduction to the world through the official introduction to the world through the ACQ-Kingdom Broadcasting Network.ACQ-Kingdom Broadcasting Network.

APRIL 13, 2005: the beginning of the Day APRIL 13, 2005: the beginning of the Day of the Lordof the Lord

In April 13, 2005 , the Kingship was In April 13, 2005 , the Kingship was entrusted to Pastor Apollo. entrusted to Pastor Apollo.

This day also marked the official This day also marked the official establishment of the Kingdom Nation of the establishment of the Kingdom Nation of the Father and the beginning of the Day of the Father and the beginning of the Day of the Lord. Lord.

This meant that the Father's salvation works in This meant that the Father's salvation works in the Son were finally completed.the Son were finally completed.

Through the life of the Appointed Son, man Through the life of the Appointed Son, man

could now fulfill the Father's original plan for could now fulfill the Father's original plan for him to rule and reign over His creation.him to rule and reign over His creation.