Church of God International

[CoreIssue]

Statement of Beliefs
of the
Church of God International



INTRODUCTION
The doctrinal tenants, practices, teachings, and beliefs of the Church of God International are based on the Word of God, the Holy Bible. God’s people believe that they are to live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4).

Full Article (http://www.cgi.org/belief.cfm)

[Jessie]

could we go over the errors.
they follow herbert armstrong.

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could we go over the errors.
they follow herbert armstrong.
Sure. Go through and pick out your questions.

Here are some of the most blatant:
1. Salvation by works.
2. Denial of the Trinity.
3. Christ is a created being.
4. Holy Spirit is the force of God.
5. Ango-Israelism
6. Sabbath keeping.
7. Law keeping.

[Jessie]

ok

#3
#4
#5
#6
#7

the reason is for my son to understand better!
to hold his own, scripturally. ( a friend is into this)
I can explain but not clearly enough scripturally!
I think he understands 1 and 2 clear enough.

thanks!

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See if this (http://www.ondoctrine.com/10armstg.htm) helps.

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And this. (http://www.keyway.ca/htm2000/20000401.htm)

Anglo-Israelism takes a different spin on Replacement Theology.

In essence, while not 100%, Gentiles didn't become Israel, Israel became what we think of as the Gentiles of much of Western Civilization.

[dust]

So did they change their theology or not? I heard that they became more orhtodox.