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The Church of God General Conference statement of faith states, [1] and Atlanta Bible College advocates [2] as follows: the oneness of God (1 Cor. 8:6) that the Holy Spirit is God's power ; Jesus Christ is God's only begotten Son (Matt. 16:16), and is our Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5) the Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16)
The Church of God (Seventh Day) was unified up until 1933. According to A. N. Dugger a Church of God historian, and leader of one of the factions at the time, many in the Church of God felt the need for a "Bible Organization" for the Church of God. They also wanted to move the church's world headquarters to Jerusalem.
The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is an international Holiness–Pentecostal Christian denomination, [2] [4] and a large Pentecostal denomination in the United States. [5] Although an international and multi-ethnic religious organization, it has a predominantly African-American membership based within the United States.
Indeed, it believes scripture gives elders of the church the responsibility to pray "the prayer of faith" over the sick. It believes God can and does heal, but believes that God is sovereign and that, whether one is healed or not, a person's trust must be in God. [100] It sees no conflict in trusting God for healing while receiving medical care ...
A nonprofit that accepts little government funding and makes no money is thriving as Memphis business and individual donors cover its $27 million budget.
Church of God International (United States), based in Tyler, Texas; Church of God Preparing for the Kingdom of God; Church of the Great God, based in Charlotte, North Carolina; Global Church of God, based in the UK, affiliated with the Church of the Eternal God (U.S.) and the Church of God, a Christian Fellowship, (Canada)
The Church of God (Restoration) remains the focus of controversy, with many accusations leveled by ex-members across the world. According to former members the church is cult-like and controls dress code, internet access and relationships. Former member Tina Wall said, "I believe Church of God is a cult, you can't think for yourself, nothing.
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