Who is the Jesus of the Philippines?

Apollo Carreon Quiboloy
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy
The Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC), officially the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc., is a Philippine-based non-Trinitarian Restorationist church. It was founded by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, whom KJC adherents believe to be the "Appointed Son of God".
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(locally [kɪboˈlɔɪ]; born April 25, 1950) is a Filipino pastor and church leader of the Philippines-based Restorationist
Restorationist
restorationist (plural restorationists) A supporter of restorationism, one who seeks to restore things to the way it was. quotations ▼ (religion) One who believes in a temporary future punishment and a final restoration of all to the favour and presence of God; a Universalist.
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church called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC).
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How many people are in the Kingdom of Jesus in the Philippines?

The members of the congregation refer to their community as a "Kingdom Nation". They claim about 2 million "Kingdom citizens" abroad and 4 million in the Philippines.
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Is Iglesia ni Cristo a true religion?

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) is an indigenous Protestant church followed by a large and highly visible 2.3% minority of Filipinos.
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Who is Church of God Philippines?

The Church of God (Philippines), is a group of godly believers who bonded themselves together in the Philadelphian spirit of Revelation 3:7,8 (on the first day of the Sacred year in 2016), to be freed from political and corporate controls, in order to pursue and practice godly love, more and purer biblical truths; and ...
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What religion is Church of God Philippines?

The Members Church of God International (Tagalog: Mga Kaanib Iglesia ng Dios Internasyonal), abbreviated as MCGI, is an international Christian religious organization with headquarters in the Philippines.
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Is Christianity allowed in the Philippines?

The Philippines is the only country in Asia in which Christianity is the national religion. This is probably the result of the Spanish Catholic reign in The Philippines for more than 300 years. Religion still plays a central role in the lives of most Filipino Americans.
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What type of Christianity is Philippines?

Christianity is the majority faith in the Philippines, making up approximately 90% of the population. The overwhelming majority are Catholic, followed by Protestant Christians including the popular Iglesia ni Cristo, independent Christian churches, and indigenous Catholic churches such as the Aglipayan Church.
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Who introduced God to the Philippines?

Spain introduced Christianity to the Philippines in 1565 with the arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Earlier, beginning in 1350, Islam had been spreading northward from Indonesia into the Philippine archipelago.
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Who bought Christianity to the Philippines?

Christianity originated with the ministry of Jesus, a Jewish teacher and healer who proclaimed the imminent Kingdom of God and was crucified c. AD 30–33 in Jerusalem in the Roman province of Judea.
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Is there a God in the Philippines?

Supreme Deities of Philippine Mythology

The most commonly known is Bathala, the supreme god and creator deity of the Tagalog people. In the Eskaya tradition, the supreme deity is a child called Ai Suno, who is linked to a sacred silver bell called Lingganay nga Ugis.
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What is the Philippines original religion?

Animism was widely practiced in the pre-colonial Philippines. Today, only a handful of the indigenous tribes continue to practice the old traditions.
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Why INC does not celebrate christmas?

Why does Iglesia ni Cristo not celebrate Christmas? According to Iglesia ni Cristo's interpretation of the Bible, December 25 is not mentioned as the birthday of Jesus.
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What is the first religion in the world?

Hinduism is the world's oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam. Roughly 95 percent of the world's Hindus live in India.
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What is the old name of Philippines in the Bible?

Biblical Evidence that Ophir is the ancient Philippines. According to both authors I.
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What is Philippines in the Bible?

The navigational guide started from the Cape of Good Hope in Africa to India, to Burma, to Sumatra, to the Maluku Islands, to Borneo, to Sulu, to China, then finally Ophir, which is said to be the Philippines.
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What religion has the most believers in the Philippines?

Catholicism (Filipino: Katolisismo; Spanish: Catolicismo) is the predominant religion and the largest Christian denomination, with estimates of approximately 79.53% of the population belonging to this faith in the Philippines.
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What language did Jesus speak?

Most religious scholars and historians agree with Pope Francis that the historical Jesus principally spoke a Galilean dialect of Aramaic. Through trade, invasions and conquest, the Aramaic language had spread far afield by the 7th century B.C., and would become the lingua franca in much of the Middle East.
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What was the first religion in the Bible?

The Bible's Old Testament is very similar to the Hebrew Bible, which has origins in the ancient religion of Judaism.
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When did Christianity arrive in the Philippines?

The first recorded conversion in the Philippines took place on this island on Sunday, April 14, 1521 when the King and Queen of Cebu and their subjects embraced the Catholic faith during the Sunday mass. On that day alone, according to one account, Magellan's priests baptized up to eight hundred Cebuanos.
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Who wrote the Philippines in the Bible?

Paul the Apostle to the Philippians, abbreviation Philippians, eleventh book of the New Testament, written by St. Paul the Apostle to the Christian congregation he had established in Philippi. It was penned while he was in prison, probably at Rome or Ephesus, about 62 ce.
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Where did Christianity start in the Philippines?

Christianity was first brought to the Philippine islands by Spanish missionaries and settlers, who arrived in waves beginning in the early 16th century in Cebu.
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How did early Filipinos view god?

Most early Filipinos believed in worshiping different gods, creatures, and spirits. They appease them through various practices, sacrifices, and rituals. However, due to the Philippines having a long history of colonization, religious beliefs and traditions have changed from animism to Christianity.
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Where are Filipinos from?

Officially, of course, Filipinos are categorized as Asians and the Philippines as part of Southeast Asia. But describing Filipinos as Pacific Islanders isn't necessarily wrong either. In fact, for a long time, Filipinos were known as Pacific Islanders.
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Are Filipinos very religious?

The Filipino people are known for their strong religious faith. Even in the midst of the most trying moments of their collective history their faith remains steadfast.
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Why is Christianity important to the Philippines?

The denomination of Christianity that became most embedded in Filipino culture is Catholicism, which was introduced in the Philippines during the early colonial period by the Spanish. Catholic ideas continue to inform beliefs throughout Filipino society such as the sanctity of life and respect for hierarchy .
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