In this engaging discussion, guest Steve Matthews, a knowledgeable voice on cult dynamics, dives into the life of Kip McKean and the controversial International Church of Christ (ICC). They unpack the church's unique beliefs on baptism and salvation, focusing on its intense commitment demand from members. Steve also explores the psychological impact of the Sold Out Discipling Movement and the church's hierarchical structure. Their conversation sheds light on the past and present controversies surrounding McKean's leadership and the ICC's practices.
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Campus Targeting
The ICC strategically targets college campuses, sending members with backpacks and fake books.
They aim to blend in and recruit students experiencing transition and seeking community.
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Christian Cult
Unlike other cults, the ICC primarily consists of Christians who adhere to core doctrines.
However, they consider other Christians "lukewarm" and promote divisiveness.
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Offshoot Origins
The ICC is an offshoot of the mainline Church of Christ, originating from the Restoration Movement.
The Restoration Movement, founded by figures like the Campbells and Stone, aimed to restore "true Christianity."
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We continue our three week deep dive into the International Christian Church with Part 1 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. Last episode we looked at the recent split-off movement from the ICC, the Restored Church Worldwide (the RCW).
In this episode we trace 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.
The doctrines of the ICC, their insistence on discipling relationships, and the methods of recruitment are also explained. Make sure to join us in Part 2 as 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.
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