Delve into the complex dynamics of the International Christian Church, exploring its community ties and problematic doctrines. The discussion highlights emotional manipulation and the psychological toll on members. A critical evaluation of baptism's role in salvation emphasizes faith over ritual, challenging common biblical interpretations. The conversation also addresses the rejection of original sin and false claims of restoring true Christianity, advocating for a deeper understanding of faith and support resources for those affected.
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ICC Commitment
The ICC fosters intense commitment, going above and beyond what's typical in other churches.
For example, members readily help each other move apartments, demonstrating strong community support.
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Deceptive Recruitment
The ICC employs deceptive recruiting tactics, initially claiming to be non-denominational.
They conceal their core beliefs, including Kip McKean's claimed restoration of Christianity, until later.
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First Principles Critique
Be aware that ICC's "First Principles" delays discussion of Jesus' sacrifice until lesson five.
This tactic subtly undermines existing faith before introducing their doctrine.
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This book is a meticulously researched and authoritative reference work on major cult systems. It delves into the core beliefs, historical development, and sociocultural dynamics of various cults, including Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Christian Science, and others. Martin provides a detailed comparison of these cults' beliefs with orthodox Christian teachings, highlighting their doctrinal deviations and unconventional practices. The book is updated by experts Jill Martin Rische and Kurt Van Gorden and remains a crucial tool in countercult ministry and evangelism, offering insights into the psychological and social dynamics of cults and strategies for supporting those affected by them.
We conclude our three week deep dive into the International Christian Church with Part 2 of a two part examination and response to the ICC with Steve Matthews from ExposingTheCults.
The ICC is an aggressive group which claims to be "the very Movement of God" and can be found on college and university campuses across the country and operating in dozens of nations around the world. In this series we have traced the origins of the ICC from the establishment of the mainline Church of Christ in the Restoration Movement, through the movements established by Kip McKean which include the very controversial Boston Church of Christ, the International Churches of Christ (the ICOC), and the International Christian Church.
We have also taken a look at the Restored Church Worldwide which has recently split off from the ICC, and have responded to the movements' teachings about discipling relationships and central leadership.
In this episode we respond to the verses used by the ICC and the mainline Church of Christ to try to erroneously prove that baptism is necessary for salvation, and demonstrate how salvation comes through faith in Christ alone.
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