The north and the south being referred to stand for Protestantism and Catholicism, as affirmed by historians: “It will be noted that it was the Teutonic north, which had resisted the Roman Empire, that broke away from the Catholic Church, while southern Europe retained the old faith. But in these days of religious toleration there are many Catholics in Protestant countries, and many Protestants in Catholic countries. In Germany, England, and the United States there is a mixture, but the Protestants greatly predominate” (Modern Times and the Living Past, p. 346).

This history book mentioned of a “Teutonic north” that broke away (or protested) from the Catholic Church, the “old faith” that was retained in southern Europe. Such Teutonic north represents Protestantism and the old faith that remained predominant in the south stands for Catholicism. Another book testified of this: “In the north the Protestants were in control—Lutheran churches in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, the northern and central states of Germany, Calvinist or Reformed churches in Scotland, the Netherlands, Hesse, the Palatinate, and a few of the western German states. In the south the Catholics were in control— Spain, Italy, Austria, Bavaria, and elsewhere in southern Germany” (The Reformation, p. 366).

The three continents where Christianity is the predominant religion are Europe, North America and South America. The northern part of Europe is predominantly Protestant, while the southern half is Catholic. In North America— the United States and Canada— Protestantism predominates, while in South or Latin America, Catholicism rules. The Philippines is considered the only Christian nation in the whole of Asia, the biggest continent, due to the fact that three centuries of Spanish colonization had deeply implanted the Catholic faith, and another half century of American rule introduced the Protestant denominations.

Observably, anywhere we look where Christianity is the major religion, “north” represents Protestantism, while “south” represents Catholicism. It is from these two religions that the messenger from the Far East would “snatch” people to bring them near to God’s righteousness or the gospel and ultimately, their salvation—a feat that Brother Felix Manalo, as entrusted by God, accomplished.

His work bears witness of his being God-sent
What has transpired in the Iglesia Ni Cristo from its humble beginning up to its present triumphant posture is a living testament to the fulfilment of the biblical prophecies concerning Brother Felix Manalo and the Church Of Christ in these last days. Everything that happened in the Church did so not by chance or accident, but according to the design and plan of the Almighty.

Many of the Iglesia Ni Cristo members today, perhaps the majority, had not seen and heard Brother Manalo in person. But his memory will always be fondly remembered, for indeed, he is God’s messenger in these last days that through his commissioning they have been brought to God, to the true service, and to the hope of receiving salvation on Judgment Day.