Matthew 24:24 (ESV), “For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray.”
Apollo Quiboloy was born in 1950 in Davao City, Philippines. In his early 20’s he was a leader in a “Oneness Pentecostal” denomination (a group that denies the Trinity) and eventually resigned to spend time with God in the mountains. After supposedly spending many years being tested and receiving the “Father’s revelations” he said God gave him the calling to be the “Appointed Son of God.”[1]
As a result in 1985, at 35 years old, Apollo started the church, “Kingdom of Jesus Christ, Name Above Every Name” in Davao City with just a handful of members. Since then Quiboloy claimed that in 2003 the Father finished His work in him and that he was appointed to be the Son of God, which makes him the human representative of the Father’s will on the earth.[2]
Then on April 13th, 2005 Quiboloy stated that God told him it was the Day of Lord as spoken of in the Bible because he was given the “Kingship” to rule God’s “Kingdom Nation” from the “Restored Garden of Eden.”[3] Now today he claims to have over 4 million followers (Kingdom Citizens) in the Philippines and over 2 million around the world.
Though Apollo’s claims to “Sonship & Kingship” are 100% false, what is true is that he has amassed a large devoted following, earned millions of dollars, and is spreading his lies like a cancer throughout the Philippines and other places where Filipinos live; Hong Kong, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, etc.
It is my prayer and deepest heart felt desire that this book will be used to expose Quiboloy’s lies and set all the people free who have been deceived. I believe our present generation is living in the times that Paul spoke about so we must be preachers and teachers of God’s Word in accordance with sound doctrine!
1 Timothy 4:1-5, “1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage —with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.”
Why Write a Book About Apollo Quiboloy?
The first reason I personally feel called by God to write a book exposing Apollo Quiboloy and his false “Kingdom Nation” is because of the love Jesus has for the Filipino people and all who may encounter this blasphemous heresy. Apollo has been used by the devil to gain a following from mostly uniformed Christians who are desperate for hope. It is my heart and desire to prevent further growth of this damnable leader.
Second, I am concerned for Apollo’s followers and those who may try to leave the group because he has made public death threats against those who have come against him and has been accused of stealing land from local villagers.[4][5] Which means his group might be bullying those who stand in their way. As a result, I humbly make myself available to help everyone who sees the truth to leave the group safely with biblical guidance.
Lastly, I believe the Body of Christ needs a solid rebuttal to Apollo’s outrageous and unbiblical claims. It appears that Apollo’s fast rise to stardom is going mostly unchecked by many in the Christian community and thus I believe he warrants a proper spiritual rebuking.[6] Paul said in Titus 1:13 that certain false teachers like Apollo need stern public correction; “This saying is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith.” Even if the leaders don’t listen, hopefully those following them will respond and be saved.
Basic Format of the Book
This book was written based primarily on the information I gained from his website at www.KingdomofJesusChrist.org as of July 25th, 2014. At this time Apollo doesn’t seem to have any written materials that I know of other than his website. For that reason, this book is also hosting its own website at www.TheFalseKingdom.com so that I can add information as needed and keep the work moving forward if he adds or changes his beliefs.
I truly believe our website will serve as the best venue for this book because it is in the same format that Apollo uses to grow his movement outside of the Philippines, mainly through his online videos, teachings, and music. Please pray for this project and support us online!
[1] “Life & Calling,” accessed July 25th, 2014, http://www.apolloquiboloy.com/pastor-apollo-c-quiboloy-life-calling/
[2] “The Entrustments to the Appointed Son of God,” accessed July 25th, 2014, http://www.kingdomofjesuschrist.org/2012/pastor-apollo-quiboloy-entrustments/
[3] “The Day of the Lord,” by Apollo Quiboloy, accessed July 25th, 2014, http://www.kingdomofjesuschrist.org/2012/pastor-apollo-c-quiboloy-the-day-of-the-lord/
[4] Video where Apollo curses Eli Soriano and states he will die within 6 months, accessed July 25, 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPzgg_FCxbc
[5] Article found here, accessed July 25th, 2014, http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20080517-137214/Why-did-they-kill-the-Bagobo-datu
[6] Because of his Sonshine TV/Radio stations, Garden of Eden Restored super center, the church’s publicized community services, lavish lifestyle, and charismatic services the movement is growing very fast.