Post by pitbull on Dec 12, 2005 9:31:55 GMT -5
Christian Science Fact Sheet
Christian Science was founded in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy and this cult is based upon her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. This book borrowed heavily from the writings of Dr. P. P. Quimby without giving him due credit. Mrs. Eddy is the mother of Christian Science, but many have suggested that the father is none other than Quimby himself.
Eddy had visited Dr. Quimby in 1862 with a spinal inflammation. At the time, she credited Quimby with healing her sickness, but later spoke against him while stealing his ideas and words for her own writings.
That’s not all she stole. Appealing to intellectuals and mystical-minded people with her "mind-over-matter gospel," Mrs. Eddy raked in large sums of money from her members. At the time of her death she was worth around three million dollars. None of this money was left to charity.
During her life, Mrs. Eddy ruled the Christian Science empire without any internal opposition, but after her death in 1910, the fight began for her empty throne. The Christian Science Parent Church was formed with Mrs. Annie C. Bill of London assuming control and Mr. John V. Dittemore leaving the Board of Directors to support Mrs. Bill as Eddy’s successor. The Board of Directors in Boston fought against this effort and eventually the "parent church" faded away.
Today, Christian Scientists are directed from the "Mother Church" in Boston. "Sermons" are prepared by a central committee and issued quarterly to all Christian Scientists throughout the world. Their congregations have "readers," but not pastors. The readers read from Science and Health and from the Bible.
The Christian Scientists are much into publishing with the Christian Science Monitor having a circulation of over 150,000. Their heresies are many. Following is a list of passages from the Bible that condemn some of them:
1. Denial of Blood Atonement – John 1:29; Acts 20:28; Romans 5:8-9; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 9:22
2. Denial of Deity of Christ – Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:23; John 1:1; 10:30; etc.
3. Denial of Deity of Holy Ghost – Job 33:4; Psalm 104:30; John. 14:16, 26; 16:8-14; Acts 5:3-4; I Corinthians 6:11; Ephesians 1:13, 4:30, etc.
4. Denial of Eternal Security – John 5:24; 6:37; 10:28-29; I John 5:11-13; Romans 8:38-39; Philippians 1:6
5. Denial of Literal Burning Hell – Deuteronomy 32:22; Matthew 5:22; 18:8-9; 25:41; Luke 16:22-24; James 3:6; Revelation 14:11
6. Denial of the Physical Resurrection of Christ – Luke 24:38-39; John 20:27; 1 Corinthians 15:12-19
7. Denial of Literal Second Coming of Christ – Matthew 24:30; Luke 24:39; Acts 1:11; Titus 2:13; Revelation 1:7
8. Denial of Sin Nature from Birth – Psalm 51:5; 58:3; Romans 3:10; 3:23; 5:12
9. Denial of the Trinity – Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14; I John 5:7
10. Denial of the Virgin Birth – Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:24-25; Luke 1:34-35
11. Multiple Authorities – Isaiah 8:20; II Timothy 3:16 17
12. Salvation through Works – Galatians 2:16; 3:22; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5
Techniques To Help Win A “Christian Scientist” To Christ
First, realize that this sect is neither “Christian” or true science in any form of the word. They will sometimes use Biblical terminology that may confuse the common person. Also, they tend to be very intelligent and well read. Attempting to debate them may end up with you doubting yourself and your faith.
Instead of debating them, be ready to show them from the Scriptures how to be saved:
1. Show them from the Bible that we are all sinners. Use any of the following verses: Psalm 14:1, 3; 51:5; 53:6; Isaiah 64:6; Romans 3:10, 23; Romans 5:19; Galatians 3:22; 1 John 1:8.
2. Show them from the Bible that there is a penalty for our sins that we have earned [i.e. wages], which includes a literal and fiery Hell. Use any of the following verses: Psalm 9:17; Proverbs 27:20; Ezekiel 18:4; Romans 5:12; 6:23; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; James 1:15; Revelation 20:14-15; 21:8.
3. Show them from the Bible that that God loves us and because this Christ paid the penalty for our sins. Use any of the following verses: John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 6:23.
4. Show them from the Bible that Christ is the only way to Heaven. Use the following verses: John 14:6; Acts 4:12.
5. Show them from the Bible that works [religion, getting baptized, joining a church, giving a tithe, being good to family and friends, being a law-abiding citizen, helping our neighbors, living a clean life, doing good deeds, etc.] will not get us into Heaven. Use the following verses: Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5.
6. Show them from the Bible that after we realize the truth of God’s Word and the Gospel, we need to prayfully repent of our sins and ask Jesus to save us. Use the following verses: Mark 1:15; John 6:28-29; Acts 16:30-31; 17:30; Romans 10:9,13.
Christian Science was founded in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy and this cult is based upon her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. This book borrowed heavily from the writings of Dr. P. P. Quimby without giving him due credit. Mrs. Eddy is the mother of Christian Science, but many have suggested that the father is none other than Quimby himself.
Eddy had visited Dr. Quimby in 1862 with a spinal inflammation. At the time, she credited Quimby with healing her sickness, but later spoke against him while stealing his ideas and words for her own writings.
That’s not all she stole. Appealing to intellectuals and mystical-minded people with her "mind-over-matter gospel," Mrs. Eddy raked in large sums of money from her members. At the time of her death she was worth around three million dollars. None of this money was left to charity.
During her life, Mrs. Eddy ruled the Christian Science empire without any internal opposition, but after her death in 1910, the fight began for her empty throne. The Christian Science Parent Church was formed with Mrs. Annie C. Bill of London assuming control and Mr. John V. Dittemore leaving the Board of Directors to support Mrs. Bill as Eddy’s successor. The Board of Directors in Boston fought against this effort and eventually the "parent church" faded away.
Today, Christian Scientists are directed from the "Mother Church" in Boston. "Sermons" are prepared by a central committee and issued quarterly to all Christian Scientists throughout the world. Their congregations have "readers," but not pastors. The readers read from Science and Health and from the Bible.
The Christian Scientists are much into publishing with the Christian Science Monitor having a circulation of over 150,000. Their heresies are many. Following is a list of passages from the Bible that condemn some of them:
1. Denial of Blood Atonement – John 1:29; Acts 20:28; Romans 5:8-9; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 9:22
2. Denial of Deity of Christ – Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:23; John 1:1; 10:30; etc.
3. Denial of Deity of Holy Ghost – Job 33:4; Psalm 104:30; John. 14:16, 26; 16:8-14; Acts 5:3-4; I Corinthians 6:11; Ephesians 1:13, 4:30, etc.
4. Denial of Eternal Security – John 5:24; 6:37; 10:28-29; I John 5:11-13; Romans 8:38-39; Philippians 1:6
5. Denial of Literal Burning Hell – Deuteronomy 32:22; Matthew 5:22; 18:8-9; 25:41; Luke 16:22-24; James 3:6; Revelation 14:11
6. Denial of the Physical Resurrection of Christ – Luke 24:38-39; John 20:27; 1 Corinthians 15:12-19
7. Denial of Literal Second Coming of Christ – Matthew 24:30; Luke 24:39; Acts 1:11; Titus 2:13; Revelation 1:7
8. Denial of Sin Nature from Birth – Psalm 51:5; 58:3; Romans 3:10; 3:23; 5:12
9. Denial of the Trinity – Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14; I John 5:7
10. Denial of the Virgin Birth – Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:24-25; Luke 1:34-35
11. Multiple Authorities – Isaiah 8:20; II Timothy 3:16 17
12. Salvation through Works – Galatians 2:16; 3:22; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5
Techniques To Help Win A “Christian Scientist” To Christ
First, realize that this sect is neither “Christian” or true science in any form of the word. They will sometimes use Biblical terminology that may confuse the common person. Also, they tend to be very intelligent and well read. Attempting to debate them may end up with you doubting yourself and your faith.
Instead of debating them, be ready to show them from the Scriptures how to be saved:
1. Show them from the Bible that we are all sinners. Use any of the following verses: Psalm 14:1, 3; 51:5; 53:6; Isaiah 64:6; Romans 3:10, 23; Romans 5:19; Galatians 3:22; 1 John 1:8.
2. Show them from the Bible that there is a penalty for our sins that we have earned [i.e. wages], which includes a literal and fiery Hell. Use any of the following verses: Psalm 9:17; Proverbs 27:20; Ezekiel 18:4; Romans 5:12; 6:23; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; James 1:15; Revelation 20:14-15; 21:8.
3. Show them from the Bible that that God loves us and because this Christ paid the penalty for our sins. Use any of the following verses: John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 6:23.
4. Show them from the Bible that Christ is the only way to Heaven. Use the following verses: John 14:6; Acts 4:12.
5. Show them from the Bible that works [religion, getting baptized, joining a church, giving a tithe, being good to family and friends, being a law-abiding citizen, helping our neighbors, living a clean life, doing good deeds, etc.] will not get us into Heaven. Use the following verses: Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5.
6. Show them from the Bible that after we realize the truth of God’s Word and the Gospel, we need to prayfully repent of our sins and ask Jesus to save us. Use the following verses: Mark 1:15; John 6:28-29; Acts 16:30-31; 17:30; Romans 10:9,13.