The Baptism Cult: Exposing the International - Apologetics Index

71 Pages·2010·0.86 MB·English

by  Gene, Jr. Cook

The Baptism
Cult
Exposing the
International
Church of Christ
by Gene Cook Jr.
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the true meaning of grace and forgiveness.
Content
Introduction I - III
What is the International
Church of Christ 1-11
Defining the Gospel 12 - 22
Answering the So-Called
Proof Texts 23-44
The Significance of
Christian Baptism 45 - 55
Answering Common
Objectives 56 - 62
The Baptism Cult
Exposing
The International
Church of Christ
Introduction
Chances are you picked up this book because you
have been a member of the International Church of
Christ (ICC), or you have known someone who
belongs to this movement. Whatever the case, I do not
believe anything happens by chance. It is by the provi-
dence of God according to His plan that you will be
exposed to the material contained in this book.
If you are currently a member of the ICC, I chal-
lenge you as a professing Christian to examine the
claims in this book and compare them with the Bible. It
is my desire and prayer that you would abandon this
movement and come to a proper understanding of sal-
vation.
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Introduction
"For by grace you have been saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a
result of works, so that no one may boast."
Ephesians 2:8-9
Perhaps you have encountered an ICC member
or have a friend or family member in the move-
ment. I commend you for being obedient to scrip-
ture and following the admonition of God's word:
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as
a workman who does not need to be ashamed,
accurately handling the word of truth ."
2 Timothy 2:15
"But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always
being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks
you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet
with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good
conscience so that in the thing in which you are
slandered, those who revile your good behavior in
Christ will be put to shame."
1 Peter 3:15-16
This is the fundamental question that needs an
urgent answer:
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Gene Cook Jr.
"Is the ICC a cult?"
The answer is undeniably, "yes." The ICC itself
admits that it is a cult in an attempt to downplay reality
While there may be many definitions of what a cult is,
this particular movement is a cult in the psychological,
sociological and theological sense.
The purpose of this book is not to address the psy-
chological problems with the ICC, but to focus on the
theological problems. It can be proven beyond the
shadow of a doubt that this group holds to a doctrine of
salvation that is unbiblical.
Gene Cook Jr.
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