MCGI Mass Indoctrination Day 2 | Part 1 (Called By My Name) | Review Critical Analysis

Bro. Eli Soriano claims that the true church must be called the "Church of God," citing Isaiah 43:7 and John 17:11. He argues that anything belonging to God must bear His name. Since the church belongs to God, Soriano asserts it must be called "Church of God." However, this interpretation misrepresents the Bible’s teachings. Let’s break down his argument and explain why it doesn’t align with biblical principles.

Misunderstanding Isaiah 43:7

Isaiah 43:7 says: "Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." Soriano interprets this to mean that anything belonging to God must include His literal name, such as "Church of God." On several Bible Expositions, he supports this claim by citing Israel’s name, which includes "El," a Hebrew word for God. However, this reasoning is flawed. Let’s explore why.

*1. "Called by My Name" Means Ownership, Not Titles*
The phrase "called by my name" in the Bible is not a COMMAND statement, it is DESCRIPTIVE. So it doesn’t require something to include God’s literal name. It means that the person or thing belongs to God, represents Him, or operates under His authority.

Consider these examples:

"By the name of the king": This doesn’t mean the king’s name is written on everything he owns. It means something is done under his authority.

"In the name of the president": A soldier fighting in the president’s name doesn’t need "President" on his uniform. It signifies that he acts under the president’s power.

Similarly, when God says people are "called by my name," He refers to ownership, not a requirement for literal titles.

*2. Israel’s Name: A Symbol, Not a Rule*
Soriano uses Israel’s name, which contains "El," as proof that God’s people must include His name. However, this argument overlooks key points:

Israel’s Name is Symbolic: The name "Israel" means "He who struggles with God" (Genesis 32:28). It reflects God’s relationship with His people, not a rule that all names must include "God" or "El."

Other Godly Figures and Places Lack His Name:

Abraham: Abraham belonged to God, yet his name doesn’t include "El" or "God" (Genesis 17:5).

The Promised Land: The land God gave Israel was never called "God’s Land." It was simply called Canaan or the Promised Land.

If Soriano’s logic were true, everything belonging to God would require His name. Yet the Bible shows that ownership isn’t tied to literal titles.

*3. Biblical Names Reflect Purpose, Not Labels*
In the Bible, names symbolize purpose and identity, not strict naming conventions. For example:

Israel: This name was chosen for its meaning, not to enforce a rule about including God’s name.

Analogy: Imagine a man named Peter calls his son "Peterson" to reflect their relationship. This doesn’t mean all of Peter’s children or possessions must have "Peter" in their names. Similarly, God chose "Israel" for its meaning, not as a naming requirement.

*4. Soriano’s Logic Leads to Absurd Conclusions*
If everything belonging to God required His name, we’d have to rename everything and call them all the time with "of God", such as:

The earth as "Earth of God"

Animals as "Animals of God."

The heavens as "Heavens of God"

This would be absurd. Psalm 24:1 already shows that the earth belongs to God without requiring a literal name.

The Bible also emphasizes ownership without special titles:

- Psalm 100:3: "It is He who made us, and we are His." God’s people belong to Him, even without names like "El."
- Isaiah 43:1: "I have called you by name; you are mine." God’s ownership isn’t tied to renaming people or things.

*Conclusion: The True Meaning of "Called by My Name"*

Soriano’s interpretation of Isaiah 43:7 is based on a misunderstanding. "Called by my name" signifies belonging to God, not carrying His name as a title.

While "Israel" includes "El," this is a symbolic name chosen for a specific purpose. It doesn’t establish a rule requiring everything belonging to God to include His name. Examples like Abraham, the Promised Land, and the temple show that God’s authority and ownership are not dependent on titles.

Just as a soldier fights "in the name of the king" without the king’s name on his armor, God’s people are "called by His name" because they represent Him—not because of a specific title.

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[RicoBacol]

Ang sabi ni apostol pablo..sa hindi nila pagkaalam ng katwiran ng diyos at sa pagsusumakit na maitayo ang sariling kanila, hindi sila nakapasok! Ito ba sagot sa tanong kung bakit maraming relihiyon ngayong nagsulputan? Personal relationship with God..hindi pweding umakay ang bulag sa kapwa bulag dahil kapwa sila mahuhulog sa hukay! Kung ano ang puno, ganon din ang magiging bunga nito! Papaano ka magkakaroon ng personal relationship ni God, kung ang pinagtuturo sayo ay kasinungalingan..may aral na wala sa bibliya! May aral na dagdag at kinukuha? Sabi ni apostol pedro, hindi kami sumusunod sa katha-katha ng tao! Ano na??? Papaano ka maliligtas ng puno mo kung wala siya sa katwiran ng diyos!

[AnitaAlzate]

Where in the bible you can find all of simbolism?

[AnitaAlzate]

Is there in the bible
you can use any name?

[kalaro]

Mga taga MCGI kulto talaga yan, daming panglan nyan eh di alam kungbalin don ang totoo hehehhe,

[justinjuanitez]

Church of God ba
Marami ng pangalan. Baka kayo haha..