Main reference: Revelation 22:16-17
The messenger who speaks on behalf is the pastor who has seen and heard the events of the fulfillment of the entire book of Revelation at the location where they took place (Rev 22:16, Rev 1:1-3). 2,000 years ago Jesus promised, “what will soon take place” to apostle John, and today Jesus has come to the New John (the promised pastor) and fulfilled them.
Just as the Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled at one place, the temple of John the Baptist (Jerusalem) at the time of Jesus’ first coming, the prophecies of the New Testament and Revelation have been fulfilled at one place, the tabernacle of the seven stars (seven messengers) at the time of Jesus’ second coming, today. Because of this, many people on this earth could not see the events. Jesus has chosen the one who has seen and heard the fulfillment of the event, at the location where they took place, as the messenger who speaks on behalf of him, and told him to testify the fulfillment of Revelation to the churches according to what he has seen and heard.
Man Hee Lee, chairman of Shinchonji, is taking a commemorative photograph in front of Art object expressing "Shinchonji will recovery the whole world" (94th graduation ceremony of Peter tribe)
Today, according to Revelation 1:1-3, all the churches of this earth must believe the word of this testimony to obtain salvation. The revelation of the gospel of the kingdom has been preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations for the last 2,000 years (Mt 24:14), and many saints of the earth are waiting for the fulfillment of the prophecies of the book of Revelation, so its fulfillment is being announced today.
Don’t be people like the time of Jesus’ first
coming who didn’t believe. I hope that you will verify according to Scripture and believe so you can be the saints who will attain salvation.
Shincheonji stands for "New Heaven and New Earth," with the meaning of the new tabernacle and new congregational members. (2 Peter 3:13, Mt 13:31-32, Rv 14:1-5, Rv 15:2-5) Just as Moses built the tabernacle on earth as a copy according to what God had shown him in the vision of heaven, today SHINCHEONJI is created on this earth as according to what the Promised Pastor has seen in the spiritual heaven. Therefore, Shincheonji is God's kingdom created on earth as in heaven.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Shinchonji: Delivered not Deceived
It’s all very well to say that people need to understand the Bible, what’s so difficult about that anyway? Before studying the word thoroughly, with members of Shinchonji, I thought this way, as if there isn’t much to understanding God’s word…
2 Cor 11 v 13-15: ” For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
Well it IS actually difficult when you realise that you could visit about 100 different churches and receive 100 different explanations for a SINGLE passage of scripture – and that is even within a single denomination!! What ever happened to Christians believing in 1 God, 1 Bible and 1 truth…?? with 1 truth WHY do we need approximately 38000 denominations within Christianity..? That sounds like a very confused and divided religion to me! Shinchonji aims to see the unification of all religions and all denominations…
So how can we make sure that the testimony we are hearing from Mr. Man Hee Lee at Shinchonji isn’t one that has been altered to suit human lifestyle?? If we are striving to have hearts after God’s own heart, and to really be called His children it takes more than simply confessing with your lips, and, more than just believing in God and Jesus too… we all know that saying something doesn’t mean it is that way, and believing something will always reflect in your actions. (Mt 19 v 16-30 …”obey the commandments”… and naturally we need to understand what the commandments are before we can do this!)
Galatians 1 v 8 speaks about the fate of people who teach a gospel differing, even slightly, from the one that the disciples heard directly from Jesus and were teaching at the time. Deuteronomy 4 v 1-2 also says, do not add or subtract from anything that God has said through his prophets. Repeated only 8 chapters later in Deuteronomy 12 v 32 God speaks through Moses telling His people to DO all that He commands and not alter His word in any way. Again in Proverbs 30 v 5-6 He makes himself abundantly clear saying if you speak your own ideas and opinions and claim that it is from God He will rebuke you and prove you a liar…and ultimately some of the last word we are left with from God tell us the same (in a slightly less friendly sort of way), Revelation 22 v 18-19 prove that God has been sounding the same warning since the beginning of the world. Now would a wise and almighty God give warning without reason?? It should make us aware of the fact that this is happening, and then make us adamant that those words will not be what we accept! for if we accept false words and still believe they are from God we are just as much at fault as those administering those words. We all have God’s original! We have his Word, unaltered and unedited, and it is therefore our duty to make sure we are awake and alert as to what we receive as truth! This truth has been testified and over 100 000 people internationally have verified that it is in fact truth! There is a difference between God’s word and what is simply man’s attempt at understanding it – are you willing to hear, verify and understand for yourself?
In man’s efforts to explain things only revealed by God himself (Is 29 v 9-13, Hab 2 v 2-3, 1 Cor 2 v 9-10) we fool ourselves into believing our own interpretation of something that is actually beyond human and physical understanding, and in doing so we are falling into the very trap God warns us about in all the above mentioned scriptures. Through understanding God’s promises with clarity, and being allowed to bear witness to their fulfillment, as proclaimed by the man whom God has revealed them to, let’s learn how to discern for ourselves what is truth and what is man’s words so that we are not deceived!
Mt 24 v 4: ” Jesus answered:” Watch out that no one deceives you”"So how can we make sure that the testimony we are hearing from Mr. Man Hee Lee at Shinchonji isn’t one that has been altered to suit human lifestyle?? If we are striving to have hearts after God’s own heart, and to really be called His children it takes more than simply confessing with your lips, and, more than just believing in God and Jesus too… we all know that saying something doesn’t mean it is that way, and believing something will always reflect in your actions. (Mt 19 v 16-30 …”obey the commandments”… and naturally we need to understand what the commandments are before we can do this!)
Galatians 1 v 8 speaks about the fate of people who teach a gospel differing, even slightly, from the one that the disciples heard directly from Jesus and were teaching at the time. Deuteronomy 4 v 1-2 also says, do not add or subtract from anything that God has said through his prophets. Repeated only 8 chapters later in Deuteronomy 12 v 32 God speaks through Moses telling His people to DO all that He commands and not alter His word in any way. Again in Proverbs 30 v 5-6 He makes himself abundantly clear saying if you speak your own ideas and opinions and claim that it is from God He will rebuke you and prove you a liar…and ultimately some of the last word we are left with from God tell us the same (in a slightly less friendly sort of way), Revelation 22 v 18-19 prove that God has been sounding the same warning since the beginning of the world. Now would a wise and almighty God give warning without reason?? It should make us aware of the fact that this is happening, and then make us adamant that those words will not be what we accept! for if we accept false words and still believe they are from God we are just as much at fault as those administering those words. We all have God’s original! We have his Word, unaltered and unedited, and it is therefore our duty to make sure we are awake and alert as to what we receive as truth! This truth has been testified and over 100 000 people internationally have verified that it is in fact truth! There is a difference between God’s word and what is simply man’s attempt at understanding it – are you willing to hear, verify and understand for yourself?
In man’s efforts to explain things only revealed by God himself (Is 29 v 9-13, Hab 2 v 2-3, 1 Cor 2 v 9-10) we fool ourselves into believing our own interpretation of something that is actually beyond human and physical understanding, and in doing so we are falling into the very trap God warns us about in all the above mentioned scriptures. Through understanding God’s promises with clarity, and being allowed to bear witness to their fulfillment, as proclaimed by the man whom God has revealed them to, let’s learn how to discern for ourselves what is truth and what is man’s words so that we are not deceived!
2 Cor 11 v 13-15: ” For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
God and the Second Coming of Jesus
Main reference: Rv 3:12
When, where, and to whom do God, Jesus, and the kingdom of heaven come? About 2,000 years ago, God and the kingdom of heaven, promised in the Old Testament, came to Jesus. God, Jesus, and heaven who came at the First Coming and left (Acts 1:9-11) did not come until now.
Then when and where will this happen? What will be the sign of the Second Coming?
When Jesus came and left, he answered all of the questions that are written above. Not knowing this means that something is wrong with your faith. God made known future events to Siddhartha, who was a gentile, because God saw him make an effort to know it. Why then wouldn’t God make it known to His dear children if they seek it? God wrote the Bible before believers desired it to make it known to them. Therefore, believers who don’t know should repent for their lazy faith.
Apostle Paul describes Jesus' Second Coming in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2. When Jesus comes, believers will be gathered to him. However, certain things must take place before he returns. As it is recorded "to not become easily unsettled or alarmed, whether it be through spirit, word, or letter saying that the Lord has come." Also, there were warnings saying that the savior does not come until the event of betrayal and the sons of destruction appear. This means that betrayal and destruction must come first before the Second Coming of Jesus.
Matthew chapter 24 records the signs of Jesus’ coming and of the end of the age. Jesus said, "First they will deceive you and many will turn away from the faith. At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There he is!' do not believe it. This is what false prophets and antichrists say" (Mt 24:1-5, 23-24). He also said, “See, I have told you ahead of time.” (Mt 24:25).
So how will Jesus come then? As lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so would be the coming of the Son of Man (Mt 24:27), meaning that Jesus comes in the spirit. Jesus further explained the sign of his Second Coming and the end of the age, saying that 'there will be war in the temple with the gentile who will destroy the chosen people and stand in the holy place, and the sun, moon, and stars will darken and fall (the destruction of the chosen people).' At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory (Mt 24:15-22, 29-31). This means that Jesus will come after the signs regarding his coming appear. Jesus comes with the angels and harvests from all directions (Mt 24:31). The faithful and wise servant gives them their food at the proper time and Jesus puts him in charge of all his possessions (Mt 24:45-47). This is the way and the signs of Jesus’ coming.
As seen in Revelation (Chapters 1, 2, 3), Jesus first sends the seven stars (messengers) that prepare the way, and Satan’s Nicolaitans enter the temple of the messenger who prepares the way and causes the congregation members of the tabernacle to eat food sacrificed to idols and commit adultery. At this time, Jesus chooses his advocate and commands him to send letters to the seven messengers that prepare the way, telling them to repent. The content of the letter was a conditional promise that states, 'If you fight and overcome Satan’s Nicolaitans, I will give you the blessings written in Revelation 2, 3.' God, Jesus, and heaven comes down to the one who overcomes (Revelation 3:12), and he is entrusted with everything that has been prophesied.
The place where the events of Revelation 2, 3 take place is the same as that spoken of in Revelation 6, 8, 8, 11, 13, 12, 16, 17, 18--tabernacle of the seven golden lampstands. Also, Satan's Nicolaitans in Revelation 2 are the beast of the dragon's group in Revelation 13. These are also those that fight and defeat the congregation members of the tabernacle and place a mark on their foreheads and make them worship the idol that was made for the beast. The destruction of the congregation members of the tabernacle who betrayed when they receive the mark of the beast and worship the idol is described as the darkening and falling of the sun, moon, and stars (Mt 24:29, Rv 6:12-14). How can the people of the world know this?
Unless one receives revelation from heaven, not even those that were present at the place and time of the events can know. Only the messenger of the Lord, the advocate, who was chosen and who saw and heard all the events can know it. Then believers can also know about the betrayer, destroyer, and the savior by receiving the revelation through the messenger sent by Jesus. Jesus sends his angel to give people this testimony for the churches (Rv 22:16). Then believers hear the advocate’s word and see the physical fulfillment of the prophecies and those who believe this obtain salvation.
Who is the 'one who overcomes' as mentioned in Revelation 2, 3? The one that overcomes is the child born of the woman clothed with the sun in the tabernacle of heaven. This child (male) is one who, together with his brothers, fought and overcame the group of Satan. The dragon's group came into the tabernacle of heaven and caused people to eat food sacrificed to idols and commit adultery. They are defeated by the child and the brothers, and are expelled from the tabernacle of heaven. From here on, the child and his brothers do the work of God's kingdom and salvation. The child overcame by Jesus' blood and the word of testimony. God, Jesus, and heaven that are promised in Revelation 2, 3 descend upon the one who overcomes. The one who overcomes also receives the promised manna, white stone, ecclesiastical authority to rule, and reigns with Jesus on his throne
As seen in Revelation chapter 12, just as Jesus overcame in heaven, those in the tabernacle of heaven on earth (the promised pastor, ‘the one who overcomes;’ and his brothers) who belong to Jesus overcome and God’s will is done on earth as it is in heaven. This is the way and the sign of Jesus' Second Coming, and makes known onto whom God, Jesus, and the kingdom of heaven come down (Rv 14:1-5).
Let's believe in God and the Word and receive salvation. All believers here on earth must become the people of heaven by coming to the One who Overcomes on whom God, Jesus, and heaven descended. I sincerely pray that you receive God's kingdom and salvation.
Amen!
When, where, and to whom do God, Jesus, and the kingdom of heaven come? About 2,000 years ago, God and the kingdom of heaven, promised in the Old Testament, came to Jesus. God, Jesus, and heaven who came at the First Coming and left (Acts 1:9-11) did not come until now.
Then when and where will this happen? What will be the sign of the Second Coming?
When Jesus came and left, he answered all of the questions that are written above. Not knowing this means that something is wrong with your faith. God made known future events to Siddhartha, who was a gentile, because God saw him make an effort to know it. Why then wouldn’t God make it known to His dear children if they seek it? God wrote the Bible before believers desired it to make it known to them. Therefore, believers who don’t know should repent for their lazy faith.
Apostle Paul describes Jesus' Second Coming in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2. When Jesus comes, believers will be gathered to him. However, certain things must take place before he returns. As it is recorded "to not become easily unsettled or alarmed, whether it be through spirit, word, or letter saying that the Lord has come." Also, there were warnings saying that the savior does not come until the event of betrayal and the sons of destruction appear. This means that betrayal and destruction must come first before the Second Coming of Jesus.
Matthew chapter 24 records the signs of Jesus’ coming and of the end of the age. Jesus said, "First they will deceive you and many will turn away from the faith. At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There he is!' do not believe it. This is what false prophets and antichrists say" (Mt 24:1-5, 23-24). He also said, “See, I have told you ahead of time.” (Mt 24:25).
So how will Jesus come then? As lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so would be the coming of the Son of Man (Mt 24:27), meaning that Jesus comes in the spirit. Jesus further explained the sign of his Second Coming and the end of the age, saying that 'there will be war in the temple with the gentile who will destroy the chosen people and stand in the holy place, and the sun, moon, and stars will darken and fall (the destruction of the chosen people).' At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory (Mt 24:15-22, 29-31). This means that Jesus will come after the signs regarding his coming appear. Jesus comes with the angels and harvests from all directions (Mt 24:31). The faithful and wise servant gives them their food at the proper time and Jesus puts him in charge of all his possessions (Mt 24:45-47). This is the way and the signs of Jesus’ coming.
As seen in Revelation (Chapters 1, 2, 3), Jesus first sends the seven stars (messengers) that prepare the way, and Satan’s Nicolaitans enter the temple of the messenger who prepares the way and causes the congregation members of the tabernacle to eat food sacrificed to idols and commit adultery. At this time, Jesus chooses his advocate and commands him to send letters to the seven messengers that prepare the way, telling them to repent. The content of the letter was a conditional promise that states, 'If you fight and overcome Satan’s Nicolaitans, I will give you the blessings written in Revelation 2, 3.' God, Jesus, and heaven comes down to the one who overcomes (Revelation 3:12), and he is entrusted with everything that has been prophesied.
The place where the events of Revelation 2, 3 take place is the same as that spoken of in Revelation 6, 8, 8, 11, 13, 12, 16, 17, 18--tabernacle of the seven golden lampstands. Also, Satan's Nicolaitans in Revelation 2 are the beast of the dragon's group in Revelation 13. These are also those that fight and defeat the congregation members of the tabernacle and place a mark on their foreheads and make them worship the idol that was made for the beast. The destruction of the congregation members of the tabernacle who betrayed when they receive the mark of the beast and worship the idol is described as the darkening and falling of the sun, moon, and stars (Mt 24:29, Rv 6:12-14). How can the people of the world know this?
Unless one receives revelation from heaven, not even those that were present at the place and time of the events can know. Only the messenger of the Lord, the advocate, who was chosen and who saw and heard all the events can know it. Then believers can also know about the betrayer, destroyer, and the savior by receiving the revelation through the messenger sent by Jesus. Jesus sends his angel to give people this testimony for the churches (Rv 22:16). Then believers hear the advocate’s word and see the physical fulfillment of the prophecies and those who believe this obtain salvation.
Who is the 'one who overcomes' as mentioned in Revelation 2, 3? The one that overcomes is the child born of the woman clothed with the sun in the tabernacle of heaven. This child (male) is one who, together with his brothers, fought and overcame the group of Satan. The dragon's group came into the tabernacle of heaven and caused people to eat food sacrificed to idols and commit adultery. They are defeated by the child and the brothers, and are expelled from the tabernacle of heaven. From here on, the child and his brothers do the work of God's kingdom and salvation. The child overcame by Jesus' blood and the word of testimony. God, Jesus, and heaven that are promised in Revelation 2, 3 descend upon the one who overcomes. The one who overcomes also receives the promised manna, white stone, ecclesiastical authority to rule, and reigns with Jesus on his throne
As seen in Revelation chapter 12, just as Jesus overcame in heaven, those in the tabernacle of heaven on earth (the promised pastor, ‘the one who overcomes;’ and his brothers) who belong to Jesus overcome and God’s will is done on earth as it is in heaven. This is the way and the sign of Jesus' Second Coming, and makes known onto whom God, Jesus, and the kingdom of heaven come down (Rv 14:1-5).
Let's believe in God and the Word and receive salvation. All believers here on earth must become the people of heaven by coming to the One who Overcomes on whom God, Jesus, and heaven descended. I sincerely pray that you receive God's kingdom and salvation.
Amen!
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
[Shinchonji Word] Are Jesus and Shinchonji Heretics ?
Two thousand years ago the Jews labeled Jesus as a heretic. Today the pastors in South Korea are labeling Shinchonji a heresy. They are labeling the truth as heresy, and calling lies orthodox.
Whose testimony is this? This is the testimony of the devil. From the eyes of the devil, who is himself a heretic, Shinchonji appears to be a heresy. All the spirits of the devil, who were once gathered against Jesus at the first coming, are now being gathered in South Korea (Rv 16:13-16). This is why Shinchonji is being labeled as a heresy, persecuted, insulted, and cursed by the devil.
At this time, many people in this world appear to know about Shinchonji, and are all aware of people calling Shinchonji a heresy and a cult. Let me ask them then, what is their proof in saying that Shinchonji is a heresy or cult? Foolish pastors of the devil, please answer me!
Jesus has granted all the blessings promised in Rv 2 and Rv 3 to Shinchonji, which is receiving the most intense persecution of any organization at this time, just as Jesus received persecution during his first coming. The fact is no one on earth can attain salvation unless he receives all of the promised blessings within Revelation 2 & 3. These words are not being spoken from a mere man, but it is Jesus’ words of promise.
We in Shinchonji, are helping people who have not yet been harvested to in fact, be harvested (Rv 14:14-16). We help people who have not been sealed to be sealed. We also lead those who have not entered into the 12 tribes of God’s new kingdom, to enter into the 12 tribes. Furthermore, we guide people who have not received the revealed word (Rv 10) to receive it. We aid those who haven’t eaten the hidden manna and the fruit of life in eating them both.
We teach the uninformed to know about the revealed word, the food of eternal life, and to also discern (or know about) Satan’s wine of adulteries, which has led the whole world astray. We direct those who are not God’s people to become God’s people. We make known to the uninformed, the three mysteries, three plagues, and the three entities appearing in Revelation-the betrayers, destroyers, and saviors. We help those who have added and subtracted from Revelation to not add and subtract from it. In addition to all this, we in Shinchonji also make it known to the people, whom God, heaven, and Jesus have promised to come to.
I pray that everyone knows the truth and believes in it correctly, and in doing so, they too become the people of heaven in God’s kingdom, the City of Truth, where righteousness, justice and the virtuous kings are found.
[Shinchonji Word] Where is God?
Main Reference: Rev 21-22: (Jn 1:1-4, 1Jn 1:1)
God is in the Bible. When the Bible (Word) is in our heart, God is in us with the Word.
In the Gospel John chapter 1, God was the ‘Word,’ God was with the Word, and God made all things with the Word. Jesus who was born from God was the ‘Word’ in 1Jn 1:, God was in Jesus who was the word, and God became one with Jesus.
Jesus promised in John chapter 14 - ‘On that day, when I return, you will realize that I am in my Father, and I am in you,’ meaning the word of God and Jesus will be in my heart. Thus, God and Jesus are in me. The kingdom of God is within me (Lk 17:21). God’s building is my heart, God’s spirit dwells in my heart (1Co 3:9, 16). God is sacred, God is in the holy temple (1Co 3:17). The word can make me holy (Jn 17:17), so the word must dwell in me.
In Rm 8:9-11, it is said, 'without the Spirit of Christ, the man does not belong to Christ.’ It is also said, ‘if the Spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies.’
I would like to ask you, “Do you truly believe in this word?” “If you so (believe), what are the qualifications for God and Jesus to live in me?” It is the word of Jesus. The Word is the life, light, and God (Jn 1:1-4). A man who is sealed by the word is a man who inscribes the word in his mind and heart. How can a man know God and Jesus who are the word without the word? How can anyone know the work of God without it?
In Jn 10:35, Jesus said that a man who receives the word of God is god. In Acts 17:27-29, they are ‘God’s offspring.’ God’s offspring are born from God - born with the seed of God. The seed of God is the word of God (Lk 8:11), so if you don’t receive the word, you cannot be the offspring of God. Can anyone be born again from a church and pastor where God is not in? What can we learn from a seminary that God is not with? There are only the words of man. God or life cannot be found in any education institute in the world. God is only with the word of God. One can only find God in the Bible if a person wants to know where God is. Then, God will give the answer in the Bible.
I saw the figure of God and Jesus, and the organization of the angels. I also saw my spirit in my body. And God and His Spirits are in the Bible. You don’t need to try to find God in the distance. It will be much easier to meet God in the Bible and sense His closeness.
Although there are many people and believers in the world, God is with a man who loves the words of God, and provides him/her with understanding. God cannot provide His words to anyone. For example, in Genesis 3, after Adam sinned God said, ‘he must not be allowed to reach out hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.’ So, God banished him, placed cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life. Also, Jesus said, ‘the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them (outsiders).
The word is God, life, and creation. Is there anything greater than the word?
At every time the man of God, that is, the messenger of God comes, people who don’t have the word of God persecute him. Why? That’s because the messenger of God receives the word of God and speak on His behalf.
At the end time of the Revelation, the time of the establishment of new era - the dragon, the beast, and the kings of the earth - false prophets, gather at a place where God comes in (Rev 16:). Then, all the evil spirits of the world flock to the place of God. As a result, this particular place becomes more hostile, and the persecution will be the harshest. Then there will be a war at that era. However, who can know the time and place, except the one who receives the revelation?
At this time, only a pastor who is anointed by God, knows the place and the reality of the events, and carries out the task that God commands. If there is no promised word of the Bible, how can a chosen pastor testify to the ignorant people about God and the truth that the prophecy had fulfilled?
Today, just like the time of the first coming of Jesus, the people who do not understand the word are desperate to persecute. However, we will live with God and the family of heaven in the word of promise.
God desires even the rebellious people to see the good and virtuous side of the new heaven’s people (天民), to perceive, repent, and be born again.
With regards to the judgment of the world, there are spirits (heavenly hosts) more than twelve spirits (營 : Army) of the heaven, so they can sweep all at once. It’s the work that God will do.
The hope awaits for us that we will live with God who is the word, the light of life, heaven, paradise, forever.
Let us achieve our purpose and enter the Sabbath rest.
Amen!
God is in the Bible. When the Bible (Word) is in our heart, God is in us with the Word.
In the Gospel John chapter 1, God was the ‘Word,’ God was with the Word, and God made all things with the Word. Jesus who was born from God was the ‘Word’ in 1Jn 1:, God was in Jesus who was the word, and God became one with Jesus.
Jesus promised in John chapter 14 - ‘On that day, when I return, you will realize that I am in my Father, and I am in you,’ meaning the word of God and Jesus will be in my heart. Thus, God and Jesus are in me. The kingdom of God is within me (Lk 17:21). God’s building is my heart, God’s spirit dwells in my heart (1Co 3:9, 16). God is sacred, God is in the holy temple (1Co 3:17). The word can make me holy (Jn 17:17), so the word must dwell in me.
In Rm 8:9-11, it is said, 'without the Spirit of Christ, the man does not belong to Christ.’ It is also said, ‘if the Spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies.’
I would like to ask you, “Do you truly believe in this word?” “If you so (believe), what are the qualifications for God and Jesus to live in me?” It is the word of Jesus. The Word is the life, light, and God (Jn 1:1-4). A man who is sealed by the word is a man who inscribes the word in his mind and heart. How can a man know God and Jesus who are the word without the word? How can anyone know the work of God without it?
In Jn 10:35, Jesus said that a man who receives the word of God is god. In Acts 17:27-29, they are ‘God’s offspring.’ God’s offspring are born from God - born with the seed of God. The seed of God is the word of God (Lk 8:11), so if you don’t receive the word, you cannot be the offspring of God. Can anyone be born again from a church and pastor where God is not in? What can we learn from a seminary that God is not with? There are only the words of man. God or life cannot be found in any education institute in the world. God is only with the word of God. One can only find God in the Bible if a person wants to know where God is. Then, God will give the answer in the Bible.
I saw the figure of God and Jesus, and the organization of the angels. I also saw my spirit in my body. And God and His Spirits are in the Bible. You don’t need to try to find God in the distance. It will be much easier to meet God in the Bible and sense His closeness.
Although there are many people and believers in the world, God is with a man who loves the words of God, and provides him/her with understanding. God cannot provide His words to anyone. For example, in Genesis 3, after Adam sinned God said, ‘he must not be allowed to reach out hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.’ So, God banished him, placed cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life. Also, Jesus said, ‘the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them (outsiders).
The word is God, life, and creation. Is there anything greater than the word?
At every time the man of God, that is, the messenger of God comes, people who don’t have the word of God persecute him. Why? That’s because the messenger of God receives the word of God and speak on His behalf.
At the end time of the Revelation, the time of the establishment of new era - the dragon, the beast, and the kings of the earth - false prophets, gather at a place where God comes in (Rev 16:). Then, all the evil spirits of the world flock to the place of God. As a result, this particular place becomes more hostile, and the persecution will be the harshest. Then there will be a war at that era. However, who can know the time and place, except the one who receives the revelation?
At this time, only a pastor who is anointed by God, knows the place and the reality of the events, and carries out the task that God commands. If there is no promised word of the Bible, how can a chosen pastor testify to the ignorant people about God and the truth that the prophecy had fulfilled?
Today, just like the time of the first coming of Jesus, the people who do not understand the word are desperate to persecute. However, we will live with God and the family of heaven in the word of promise.
God desires even the rebellious people to see the good and virtuous side of the new heaven’s people (天民), to perceive, repent, and be born again.
With regards to the judgment of the world, there are spirits (heavenly hosts) more than twelve spirits (營 : Army) of the heaven, so they can sweep all at once. It’s the work that God will do.
The hope awaits for us that we will live with God who is the word, the light of life, heaven, paradise, forever.
Let us achieve our purpose and enter the Sabbath rest.
Amen!
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[Shinchonji Truth] His coming or Our Going?
Mt 6 v 10: “…Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.“
Where is Heaven? I think that between this question and the famous: “Who made God?”, my poor mother was at her wit’s end at many points throughout my childhood. I asked these at regular (annoying) intervals when growing up, and never received any satisfying Biblical explanation until recently.
Heaven is a place in the spiritual realm… and the most logical and straight-forward answer would be that heaven is where God is. God’s throne is always the focal point., right? Well… Let’s then examine WHERE God’s throne, or dwelling place really was throughout the history of God’s people.
At Adam’s time, God walked with him in the Garden of Eden, until the point of Adam’s sin and betrayal (Gen 3 v 8 & Gen 6 v 3). This is an important turning point in history, where God leaves his creation. It is from this point onwards that he works continuously to restore what was destroyed by man’s disobedience ( Jn 5 v 17). Later on we see that God instructs Moses to build a tabernacle so that He can dwell among His people again (Ex 25 v 8-9). It would be impossible for God to live in people’s hearts at this stage because that is where sin is, so it is interesting that Moses had to make this dwelling place EXACTLY according to the pattern which God showed him – this could be an entire post on it’s own . The physical tabernacle/temple is where God dwelt in the Old Testament.
At Jesus’ first coming, Mt 3 v 16 or Lk 3 v 21-22, The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus. Jesus became the home for God at this time (Jn 10 v 30). He spoke on behalf of God (Jn 7 v 16), acted on behalf of God ( Jn 10 v 25)and was given the authority to judge on behalf of God as well (Jn 5 v 27). Jesus was in fact God’s throne, which meant that where ever Jesus was, heaven was too. This brings new light to the understanding we have of Mt 4 v 17... “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” We now that God’s throne is never just alone in the spiritual realm, it is surrounded by His spiritual kingdom (Rv 4 and throughout Ezekiel), the kingdom of heaven. When Jesus spoke these words, perhaps it was prophecy…although it has been about 2000 years, so judging by man’s standards it was by no means “near”… He was speaking very literally to those who understood him.
It is because of the sacrifice that Jesus made that the problem ofsin could be resolved, which allowed for people to become the “temple” of the New Testament. From that time on, those born again into God’s image (those who make their temple according to the pattern He provides us) can have God’s spirit dwell in him/her.(1 Cor 3 v 9 and 16)
So… What is it that Jesus teaches us to pray? “Your kingdom stay”? No. Does he tell us to pray that we would all become spirits and ascend to heaven? No. Jesus tells us to pray that God’s kingdom would come, and that His will would be done ON EARTH! Ecc 1 v 4: “Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.“ Rev 21 speaks about the new heaven and new earth that God will come and dwell in. “..Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them…” - Rev 21 v 3. It makes sense that since Jesus is heaven (or heaven is where Jesus is) at the first coming, when he comes again, heaven comes with him!
If God’s kingdom really does COME, which is what the prophecies tell us (Rev 12 v 10) then it would be like creation has made full circle. Where it began, it also ends… Alpha and Omega. Interestingly enough, the place Revelation tells us to find God’s throne at the second coming is at Mount Zion – Read Rev 14 v 1 – 5. Understanding these prophecies is so essential!
Shinchonji is the place where you can hear all the explanations to the prophecies of the New Testament. It is Mount Zion, and the Spirit of Truth is working through the Counsellor – Lee Man Hee – to testify God’s truth today, in a similar way to how Jesus came to testify God’s truth at the first coming. Jesus came to reveal God’s promises and fulfill them,making the Old Testament perfect and complete. Man Hee Lee came today to reveal Jesus’s promises and fulfill them,making the New Testament,and all of God’s word and work perfect and complete.
God, Jesus and the one who overcomes (Man Hee Lee) are waiting for us to be those who Jesus can say belong to God’s kingdom…those who do have faith at the second coming (Luke 18:8).
This is our Hope…”YOUR kingdom COME, YOUR will be done ON EARTH as it is in heaven! …Eternal life, with God. Amen!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
[Shinchonji meaning of the gospels] Baba Yetu -”Our Father”
lenging to think about. it is important to examine our hearts and reflect on Gods words to create a righteous mindset and attitude.
We should think about why Jesus asked us to pray this way.
Firstly we should think about what it is that makes God our Father?
In Genesis God created man (Adam) in His image. It is only 2 chapters later that God says “the man has now BECOME like one of us” (Gn 3 v 22). If you are created one way – in the image of God almighty – and you become something else, surely it means that you are no longer the way God created you to be. And since this is taken in context after Adam and Eve sinned due to the serpents deception in Eden, we know that after they listened to Satan instead of God, they became people with sin in their hearts! Satan knows both good and evil – he wascreated good and became evil, just like Adam and Eve(Gn 6 v 5-6). When that happens God leaves men, because God cannot dwell with evil, He is all good. (Gen 6 v 3). The point I am wanting to make is that since the appearance of Satan, not all men are made in God’s image any longer. Therefore, not all men contain God’s spiritual DNA.
God’s seed (DNA) is his word (Lk 8 v 11). In Jn 6 v 63 Jesus compares the words he speaks to both spirit and life.
Therefore God’s SEED = WORD = SPIRIT = LIFE! right? Isn’t it true that if Adam had listened to God’s word he would have had eternal life? Sin would never have entered man’s heart and so death would never have been part of the equation.
Jn 3 v 3-5 tells us that we need to be born again of spirit and water. Well if Jesus is saying that His words are spirit then the answer is not so abstract! I agree with poor Nicodemus, in that having someone tell you to be born again is a pretty far-fetched and unfathomable idea. But with the explanation and hind-sight we have today we can clearly understand that it is those who understand Jesus’ words and Love him (bearing in mind HIS definition of Love Jn 14 v 15 & 23), who are being born again, back into God’s image. Why must we be born again? Because of the fact that men are descendants of Adam’s… and Adam was no longer God’s son, he was no longer made in God’s image, because He betrayed His creator. For us to be like Christ (Christians) we need to follow the instructions in 1 Pet 1 v 23! We need to be born of God’s “imperishable seed”, the “living and enduring WORD OF GOD“. Then our hearts can resemble God’s heart and we an pray for things putting Him first. (Mt 6 v 33).
The reason I got no response in the supermarket all those years ago, was because the man I thought was my father was really a stranger. He did not recognize my voice because I wasn’t his child, and so I’m sure the stranger would’ve eventually turned around and said – ”little girl, I don’t know you!“… Luckily my real dad, loved me enough to hear me when I needed help and despite not getting my chocolate milk, I was so relieved to have found my father!
We should make sure that we are truly God’s children…this means that we need to not only call ourselves his children, and be self-proclaimed Christians, but we need to be the ones who are acknowledged by God. In the end we stand before no one else, we have only God to answer to, no friends to support you, no others to blame…we will each be held accountable because God’s word has been given to us so that we are without excuse (Rom 1: 20-21).
Let’s all be those who belong to God, and are born of his spiritual seed,so that we can be part of his kingdom and priests
“Baba Yetu” is Swahili for “Our Father”
Matthew 6:9-13
“This, then, is how you should pray:
"Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliber us from the evil one."
We should think about why Jesus asked us to pray this way.
Firstly we should think about what it is that makes God our Father?
In Genesis God created man (Adam) in His image. It is only 2 chapters later that God says “the man has now BECOME like one of us” (Gn 3 v 22). If you are created one way – in the image of God almighty – and you become something else, surely it means that you are no longer the way God created you to be. And since this is taken in context after Adam and Eve sinned due to the serpents deception in Eden, we know that after they listened to Satan instead of God, they became people with sin in their hearts! Satan knows both good and evil – he wascreated good and became evil, just like Adam and Eve(Gn 6 v 5-6). When that happens God leaves men, because God cannot dwell with evil, He is all good. (Gen 6 v 3). The point I am wanting to make is that since the appearance of Satan, not all men are made in God’s image any longer. Therefore, not all men contain God’s spiritual DNA.
God’s seed (DNA) is his word (Lk 8 v 11). In Jn 6 v 63 Jesus compares the words he speaks to both spirit and life.
Therefore God’s SEED = WORD = SPIRIT = LIFE! right? Isn’t it true that if Adam had listened to God’s word he would have had eternal life? Sin would never have entered man’s heart and so death would never have been part of the equation.
Jn 3 v 3-5 tells us that we need to be born again of spirit and water. Well if Jesus is saying that His words are spirit then the answer is not so abstract! I agree with poor Nicodemus, in that having someone tell you to be born again is a pretty far-fetched and unfathomable idea. But with the explanation and hind-sight we have today we can clearly understand that it is those who understand Jesus’ words and Love him (bearing in mind HIS definition of Love Jn 14 v 15 & 23), who are being born again, back into God’s image. Why must we be born again? Because of the fact that men are descendants of Adam’s… and Adam was no longer God’s son, he was no longer made in God’s image, because He betrayed His creator. For us to be like Christ (Christians) we need to follow the instructions in 1 Pet 1 v 23! We need to be born of God’s “imperishable seed”, the “living and enduring WORD OF GOD“. Then our hearts can resemble God’s heart and we an pray for things putting Him first. (Mt 6 v 33).
The reason I got no response in the supermarket all those years ago, was because the man I thought was my father was really a stranger. He did not recognize my voice because I wasn’t his child, and so I’m sure the stranger would’ve eventually turned around and said – ”little girl, I don’t know you!“… Luckily my real dad, loved me enough to hear me when I needed help and despite not getting my chocolate milk, I was so relieved to have found my father!
We should make sure that we are truly God’s children…this means that we need to not only call ourselves his children, and be self-proclaimed Christians, but we need to be the ones who are acknowledged by God. In the end we stand before no one else, we have only God to answer to, no friends to support you, no others to blame…we will each be held accountable because God’s word has been given to us so that we are without excuse (Rom 1: 20-21).
Let’s all be those who belong to God, and are born of his spiritual seed,so that we can be part of his kingdom and priests
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
“In Jesus’ name” – Shinchonji member’s prayer
Thank you for giving us your word and sending your precious son to die on the cross in replace of our mortal ( Gn 6:3) sins. Your lovely word is the only constant truth and your words will never pass away. (Mt 24:35, Lk 21:33, Mk 12:31) Lord I pray that you will guide your precious children. I pray for your wisdom and thank you for your grace and mercy that you have abundantly given me.
Help me not to forget this gracious love.
I hope to always be humble before you and revere you(Deuteronomy 13:4). I want to keep your laws in my heart and to obey you no matter what you call me to do.
Help me, Lord, to persevere and to hold onto you with all my heart.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
The campaign to clean up the environment, World Water Day on March 22, 2013
Last March 22, Shinchonji Suncheon Church clean up the environment to live again water pollution becoming more serious and precious of water for clean water on World Water Day.
clean up the environment in the East river and perifluvial for clean water on World Water Day.
He appears to shows a great passion for environmental cleanup go the length of doing his feet in the water.
It is important for all of us to do what we can to help protect the environment every day.
So what will you do to help make Earth a cleaner, nicer place to live? Everyone has a responsibility.
Everybody must make an effort to keep planet’s air clean so we can all be healthy.
It’s everybody’s problem and we have to solve the problem together.
clean up the environment in the East river and perifluvial for clean water on World Water Day.
Remove depositions and various pollutants which is a cause of water contamination.
My heart feel warm through their volunteering to preserve the beauty of nature.
It is important for all of us to do what we can to help protect the environment every day.
So what will you do to help make Earth a cleaner, nicer place to live? Everyone has a responsibility.
Everybody must make an effort to keep planet’s air clean so we can all be healthy.
It’s everybody’s problem and we have to solve the problem together.
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