True Believers
Roughly 3,500 years ago, a man named Moses appeared in Egypt (Ex 2). Many people followed him because God was with Moses (Ex 3). Those who followed Moses were all believers. Moses was harshly persecuted by the Egyptians and by gentiles from other nations who did not believe in God (Ex 7; Ex 17). Roughly 2,000 years ago, a man named Jesus appeared in the nation of Israel (Mt 1). Many people followed Jesus because God was with him (Mt 3; Mt 21). This is why Jesus was intensely persecuted by many Israelites (Mt 27; Jn 8). Another 2,000 years have passed since that time. Now, a man named Manhee Lee has appeared in the nation of Korea. Because the spirit of the Counselor―the one who comes in the name of the Lord and speaks on his behalf―is with Manhee Lee (Jn 14; Jn 16), many believers follow him. This is why he is being persecuted by a great number of people in Korea (Rv 11; Rv 16).
If these men were ordinary they would not have been persecuted; ordinary men are not persecuted. They were persecuted because of the presence of the spirit of God with them. Religion was created by God in heaven. The book of scriptures of true religion is the book of God; it contains the will of God (2 Tm 3:16; 2 Pt 1:21; Gal 1:11-12). No one can carry out a proper life of faith according to the will of God without mastering his book and his will. The lives of faith that people carry out without knowing the will of God are carried out based on their own understanding. Anyone who carries out this kind of life of faith is not a believer who belongs to God, the founder of religion. It is only when God comes and reveals the meaning of the divine scriptures that we can truly understand the meaning of his book. Books people wrote after having studied the scriptures on their own simply present their author’s opinions (Ez 13:1-3).
The Bible says that God is the word, and Jesus, the son of God, is also the word (Jn 1:1-5; 1Jn 1:1-3). The one who has mastered the scriptures is the word made flesh (Jn 1:14; Rv 10) and truly knows the path. Those who walk without knowing the proper path have not mastered the word (i.e. the way). The testimony of God differs from the testimonies of men (Is 55:8-9). True believers who have mastered the word (i.e. the way) are persecuted because their testimonies come from God. The true meaning of the scriptures differs from a human understanding of the scriptures. True believers who have mastered the word are persecuted because they speak about the true meaning of the scriptures. No one in heaven, or on earth, or under the earth knows the meaning of God’s prophecies (Rv 5:1-4). We are able to understand the meaning when God comes and makes it known to us (Jn 14:26; 1 Cor 2:10; Rv 10).
We in SCJ declare that we have mastered the scriptures and have been testifying about the physical fulfillment of God’s prophecies. You can only truly understand what it is we have if you come and verify for yourself whether our claims are true. Regardless of whether people believe in our testimony, we will still proclaim God’s will, God’s word, and the physical fulfillment of his word (Ez 3:11). We earnestly pray that you will understand and believe in our testimony so that you will attain heaven and eternal life.
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2014년 3월 7일 금요일
2014년 3월 6일 목요일
Is Shincheonji Church of Jesus Really a Cult?
Is Shincheonji Church of Jesus Really a Cult?
Why is Shincheonji Church of Jesus (SCJ) considered by so many to be a cult? Who is it that has passed such judgment on SCJ? Is it a group of people or is it the the holy spirit that has determined that SCJ is a cult? What acts as a standard to distinguish cults?
Calling SCJ a cult is the same as calling the OT prophets, Jesus, and the 12 disciples heretics (Mt 8; Acts 24:1-5). Since people have been only taught according to the teachings of men, conflict arises when SCJ presents the revealed word of God from the Bible. The teachings of men are different than the revealed word of SCJ. This clash has driven people to call SCJ a cult.
SCJ was established in 1984 in South Korea according to biblical prophecy. Ever since SCJ was founded and began preaching the revealed word of God, thousands of Korean Christians have been flocking to SCJ. This migration of Korean Christians to SCJ threatened the livelihood of Korean pastors. Many of these pastors decided to hold several meetings to find a way to deal with this situation. The strategy they designed to maintain their congregation members included labeling SCJ a cult. Similarly, the priests of the time of the first coming refused to go to Jesus themselves and blocked their congregation members from going as well (Mt 23:13). They accused the OT prophets, Jesus, and the 12 disciples of being heretics and eventually killed them. Today, too, one SCJ member was falsely accused of being a heretic and was even persecuted to the point of death.
Jesus stated in Jn 16, “They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.” This very word from Jesus was fulfilled in Calvin’s time, and it is also being fulfilled today. It is not God, but it is today’s pastors who have determined to label SCJ a cult. Didn’t Protestants label Catholics as heretics for a while when Protestantism emerged from Catholicism? In the same way today, those same people are persecuting SCJ as a cult even though it is actually the kingdom of God promised in the Bible. It seems as if these people were born to persecute and curse others; it seems as if the only word they know is “cult.” This is a disease that cannot even be cured by God’s word, which is spiritual healing medicine for us. The only thing these people are enthusiastic about is posting slanderous words against SCJ on the Internet day and night. Is it even worth talking to this kind of people?
Several years ago, I asked several pastors who were persecuting SCJ roughly 40 biblical questions, but I still have not received any responses. If they cannot answer my questions, how can they teach their congregation members? SCJ has the pastor promised in the Bible (Jn 14; Rv 10). SCJ’s name was also prophesied in the Bible (2 Pt 3:13; Rv 15:5; Rv 21:1). SCJ has been fulfilling the Bible and acting upon the word (Rv 1-22). We have also mastered the Bible and have been teaching people the revealed word of heaven (1 Cor 2:10; Rv 10). Come and see for yourself! Where else in the world has the Bible been mastered?
Why are people persecuting SCJ without knowing the meaning of the Bible? No one who adds to or subtracts from the book (the Bible) will be allowed to enter heaven. Instead he or she will receive the plagues recorded in the Bible (Rv 22:18-19). Have you ever received Jesus’ testimony from the messenger of the Lord in Rv 22:16? Today’s pastors have not received any testimonies, nor have they learned righteousness. Aren’t their congregation members doing exactly the same slanderous work and speaking the same kinds of evil words against SCJ as the pastors who have taught them? Haven’t the insulting words people have posted on the Internet revealed their true nature?
The scriptures say that a good man speaks what is good out of the good stored up inside him, but an evil man speaks what is evil out of the evil stored up inside him (Mt 12:33-37). Today is like the time of Noah, the time of Lot, and the time of the first coming of Jesus (Rv 11:8). The wicked cannot attain salvation; only those who have good and noble hearts will attain salvation. Please read Mt 5:10-12. The persecuted will be saved, and the persecutors will be condemned and thrown into hell. Please read Jn 15:18-24. People are persecuted because they belong to heaven. Anyone who drives out the one who has received God’s word and kills him belongs to Satan. This act of murder must appear according to the Lord’s prophecies.
We do not belong to the Presbyterian Church of Calvin, who famously murdered those who disagreed with them. We belong to the Church of Jesus. Why are people telling lies and calling SCJ the “Church of Lee Manhee”? Please take a closer look at our official name. Isn’t it Shincheonji Church of Jesus? From God’s point of view, the true heretics are those who in their zeal to persecute SCJ have actually beaten people to death. In spite of their cruel actions, we still follow Stephen’s example by praying for them (Acts 7:59-60).
SHINCHEONJI: Healing All Nations
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Why is Shincheonji Church of Jesus (SCJ) considered by so many to be a cult? Who is it that has passed such judgment on SCJ? Is it a group of people or is it the the holy spirit that has determined that SCJ is a cult? What acts as a standard to distinguish cults?
Calling SCJ a cult is the same as calling the OT prophets, Jesus, and the 12 disciples heretics (Mt 8; Acts 24:1-5). Since people have been only taught according to the teachings of men, conflict arises when SCJ presents the revealed word of God from the Bible. The teachings of men are different than the revealed word of SCJ. This clash has driven people to call SCJ a cult.
SCJ was established in 1984 in South Korea according to biblical prophecy. Ever since SCJ was founded and began preaching the revealed word of God, thousands of Korean Christians have been flocking to SCJ. This migration of Korean Christians to SCJ threatened the livelihood of Korean pastors. Many of these pastors decided to hold several meetings to find a way to deal with this situation. The strategy they designed to maintain their congregation members included labeling SCJ a cult. Similarly, the priests of the time of the first coming refused to go to Jesus themselves and blocked their congregation members from going as well (Mt 23:13). They accused the OT prophets, Jesus, and the 12 disciples of being heretics and eventually killed them. Today, too, one SCJ member was falsely accused of being a heretic and was even persecuted to the point of death.
Jesus stated in Jn 16, “They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.” This very word from Jesus was fulfilled in Calvin’s time, and it is also being fulfilled today. It is not God, but it is today’s pastors who have determined to label SCJ a cult. Didn’t Protestants label Catholics as heretics for a while when Protestantism emerged from Catholicism? In the same way today, those same people are persecuting SCJ as a cult even though it is actually the kingdom of God promised in the Bible. It seems as if these people were born to persecute and curse others; it seems as if the only word they know is “cult.” This is a disease that cannot even be cured by God’s word, which is spiritual healing medicine for us. The only thing these people are enthusiastic about is posting slanderous words against SCJ on the Internet day and night. Is it even worth talking to this kind of people?
Several years ago, I asked several pastors who were persecuting SCJ roughly 40 biblical questions, but I still have not received any responses. If they cannot answer my questions, how can they teach their congregation members? SCJ has the pastor promised in the Bible (Jn 14; Rv 10). SCJ’s name was also prophesied in the Bible (2 Pt 3:13; Rv 15:5; Rv 21:1). SCJ has been fulfilling the Bible and acting upon the word (Rv 1-22). We have also mastered the Bible and have been teaching people the revealed word of heaven (1 Cor 2:10; Rv 10). Come and see for yourself! Where else in the world has the Bible been mastered?
Why are people persecuting SCJ without knowing the meaning of the Bible? No one who adds to or subtracts from the book (the Bible) will be allowed to enter heaven. Instead he or she will receive the plagues recorded in the Bible (Rv 22:18-19). Have you ever received Jesus’ testimony from the messenger of the Lord in Rv 22:16? Today’s pastors have not received any testimonies, nor have they learned righteousness. Aren’t their congregation members doing exactly the same slanderous work and speaking the same kinds of evil words against SCJ as the pastors who have taught them? Haven’t the insulting words people have posted on the Internet revealed their true nature?
The scriptures say that a good man speaks what is good out of the good stored up inside him, but an evil man speaks what is evil out of the evil stored up inside him (Mt 12:33-37). Today is like the time of Noah, the time of Lot, and the time of the first coming of Jesus (Rv 11:8). The wicked cannot attain salvation; only those who have good and noble hearts will attain salvation. Please read Mt 5:10-12. The persecuted will be saved, and the persecutors will be condemned and thrown into hell. Please read Jn 15:18-24. People are persecuted because they belong to heaven. Anyone who drives out the one who has received God’s word and kills him belongs to Satan. This act of murder must appear according to the Lord’s prophecies.
We do not belong to the Presbyterian Church of Calvin, who famously murdered those who disagreed with them. We belong to the Church of Jesus. Why are people telling lies and calling SCJ the “Church of Lee Manhee”? Please take a closer look at our official name. Isn’t it Shincheonji Church of Jesus? From God’s point of view, the true heretics are those who in their zeal to persecute SCJ have actually beaten people to death. In spite of their cruel actions, we still follow Stephen’s example by praying for them (Acts 7:59-60).
SHINCHEONJI: Healing All Nations
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2014년 3월 5일 수요일
The Revealed Word and Commentaries
The Revealed Word and Commentaries
Who teaches the revealed word and who teaches commentaries? How are they different from one another?
Apostle Paul abandoned the law and the knowledge of the world to preach the visions and revelation of Jesus (2 Cor 12:1; Gal 1:8-12). God opens his sealed scroll at the appointed time and gives it to his chosen pastor so that he can eat it. When he receives the revealed scroll from God and the command of where to go with that word, the chosen pastor preaches the revealed word to the people.
God opened the sealed scroll of the Old Testament at the appointed time (Is 29:9-13; Hb 2:2-3; Ez 1-3) and gave the revelation to Jesus (Mt 11:27). God even prophesied a place for Jesus to go and preach the revelation, and Jesus did so according to the prophecy (Mt 15:24). The same strategy applies to the sealed scroll of the New Testament—the book of Revelation. Jesus opens the scroll (Rv 6; Rv 8) and gives it to his chosen pastor. The chosen pastor eats the scroll and is told to preach the revealed word to many peoples, nations, languages, and kings (Rv 10; Rv 1:2). This is the route of passage of God’s revelation. God opens the sealed scroll of the Bible at his appointed time, and he allows the chosen pastor to receive it and preach its content to the people. Only those who receive this revelation can know God and the one sent by God. Knowing the one true God and the one he has sent are the qualifications necessary to inherit eternal life (Mt 11:27; Jn 17:3).
Many theologians (e.g. Calvin) wrote biblical commentaries after having studied the scriptures on their own (Ez 13:1-3). All of these biblical commentaries are different because they represent the opinions of their authors. With these countless interpretations of the scriptures, which can we trust? Since there can only be one true meaning of the scriptures, the great variety of commentaries reveals their true nature. Biblical commentaries only confuse believers and lead them astray.
Calvin himself never made reference to the book of Revelation. Other theologians and pastors have boldly spoken out about Revelation, but all their interpretations differ wildly from one another. If biblical commentaries are not the revealed word from heaven, aren’t they nothing but the false teachings of men? Aren’t they the weeds sown in the field of Christianity? If the Bible uses a tree to symbolize a person, isn’t a pastor who has seed of weeds the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Spiritually speaking, the words of that pastor are the fruits of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The bird that comes and perches in that tree is an evil spirit. This pastor, symbolized by the tree, becomes the bride of an evil spirit. If that is the case, then aren’t that pastor’s biblical interpretations, which originate from an evil spirit (the groom), really the wine of adultery. Whoever drinks the wine of adultery becomes a child of the devil. Their own spirit simply dies. There is only one book of God that is revealed. The one book is given to one pastor, and that one pastor preaches its content (Rv 1:2; Rv 10; Rv 22:16). Can you still choose the commentaries of men over the revealed word of God? Believers must judge for themselves.
A man named Shin, who used to be a member of Shincheonji Church of Jesus (SCJ), chose the wrong path out of his lust for power and authority (Jas 1:15). He wanted to take over SCJ after getting rid of our chairman. He claimed that SCJ people should eat the flesh and drink the blood of the SCJ chairman to have salvation. He claimed that we should pray in the name of the SCJ chairman for for our prayers to be answered. Mr. Shin even suggested these things directly to the chairman, but when the chairman rebuked him he formed his own sect through a coup d´etat.
As a result of these actions, Mr. Shin was expelled from SCJ. SCJ has established precise regulations about maintaining its finances in a righteous way. All bank accounts must be created under the name of SCJ Church of Jesus, not under the name of an individual. In spite of this rule, Mr. Shin had created several bank accounts under his own name. In addition, Mr. Shin’s sermons were based mainly on biblical commentaries instead of the revealed word. He even encouraged other SCJ members to study the commentaries. SCJ educators teach only the Bible and the revealed word. SCJ sermons are based only on the Bible, not on biblical commentaries. Mr. Shin acted this way in full knowledge that biblical commentaries are prohibited in SCJ. Can we say that his life of faith was carried out according to the will of God?
These days, Mr. Shin is conducting seminars with the pastor responsible for the infamous conversion education program. He has been speaking about the commentaries in those seminars as well. Do you think the people who listen to his seminars, who drink that kind of wine, can have salvation?
It is only when Christians believe in and act upon the revealed word from heaven instead of the commentaries, that they can enter their hope. We in SCJ sincerely pray for all of you.
SHINCHEONJI: Healing All Nations
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Who teaches the revealed word and who teaches commentaries? How are they different from one another?
Apostle Paul abandoned the law and the knowledge of the world to preach the visions and revelation of Jesus (2 Cor 12:1; Gal 1:8-12). God opens his sealed scroll at the appointed time and gives it to his chosen pastor so that he can eat it. When he receives the revealed scroll from God and the command of where to go with that word, the chosen pastor preaches the revealed word to the people.
God opened the sealed scroll of the Old Testament at the appointed time (Is 29:9-13; Hb 2:2-3; Ez 1-3) and gave the revelation to Jesus (Mt 11:27). God even prophesied a place for Jesus to go and preach the revelation, and Jesus did so according to the prophecy (Mt 15:24). The same strategy applies to the sealed scroll of the New Testament—the book of Revelation. Jesus opens the scroll (Rv 6; Rv 8) and gives it to his chosen pastor. The chosen pastor eats the scroll and is told to preach the revealed word to many peoples, nations, languages, and kings (Rv 10; Rv 1:2). This is the route of passage of God’s revelation. God opens the sealed scroll of the Bible at his appointed time, and he allows the chosen pastor to receive it and preach its content to the people. Only those who receive this revelation can know God and the one sent by God. Knowing the one true God and the one he has sent are the qualifications necessary to inherit eternal life (Mt 11:27; Jn 17:3).
Many theologians (e.g. Calvin) wrote biblical commentaries after having studied the scriptures on their own (Ez 13:1-3). All of these biblical commentaries are different because they represent the opinions of their authors. With these countless interpretations of the scriptures, which can we trust? Since there can only be one true meaning of the scriptures, the great variety of commentaries reveals their true nature. Biblical commentaries only confuse believers and lead them astray.
Calvin himself never made reference to the book of Revelation. Other theologians and pastors have boldly spoken out about Revelation, but all their interpretations differ wildly from one another. If biblical commentaries are not the revealed word from heaven, aren’t they nothing but the false teachings of men? Aren’t they the weeds sown in the field of Christianity? If the Bible uses a tree to symbolize a person, isn’t a pastor who has seed of weeds the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Spiritually speaking, the words of that pastor are the fruits of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The bird that comes and perches in that tree is an evil spirit. This pastor, symbolized by the tree, becomes the bride of an evil spirit. If that is the case, then aren’t that pastor’s biblical interpretations, which originate from an evil spirit (the groom), really the wine of adultery. Whoever drinks the wine of adultery becomes a child of the devil. Their own spirit simply dies. There is only one book of God that is revealed. The one book is given to one pastor, and that one pastor preaches its content (Rv 1:2; Rv 10; Rv 22:16). Can you still choose the commentaries of men over the revealed word of God? Believers must judge for themselves.
A man named Shin, who used to be a member of Shincheonji Church of Jesus (SCJ), chose the wrong path out of his lust for power and authority (Jas 1:15). He wanted to take over SCJ after getting rid of our chairman. He claimed that SCJ people should eat the flesh and drink the blood of the SCJ chairman to have salvation. He claimed that we should pray in the name of the SCJ chairman for for our prayers to be answered. Mr. Shin even suggested these things directly to the chairman, but when the chairman rebuked him he formed his own sect through a coup d´etat.
As a result of these actions, Mr. Shin was expelled from SCJ. SCJ has established precise regulations about maintaining its finances in a righteous way. All bank accounts must be created under the name of SCJ Church of Jesus, not under the name of an individual. In spite of this rule, Mr. Shin had created several bank accounts under his own name. In addition, Mr. Shin’s sermons were based mainly on biblical commentaries instead of the revealed word. He even encouraged other SCJ members to study the commentaries. SCJ educators teach only the Bible and the revealed word. SCJ sermons are based only on the Bible, not on biblical commentaries. Mr. Shin acted this way in full knowledge that biblical commentaries are prohibited in SCJ. Can we say that his life of faith was carried out according to the will of God?
These days, Mr. Shin is conducting seminars with the pastor responsible for the infamous conversion education program. He has been speaking about the commentaries in those seminars as well. Do you think the people who listen to his seminars, who drink that kind of wine, can have salvation?
It is only when Christians believe in and act upon the revealed word from heaven instead of the commentaries, that they can enter their hope. We in SCJ sincerely pray for all of you.
SHINCHEONJI: Healing All Nations
http://cafe.daum.net/scjschool/E3qZ/81
2014년 3월 4일 화요일
Shincheonji - 17 - Those who Worship Gentile gods
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Those who Worship Gentile gods
Since the scriptures cannot be broken (Jn 10:35), everyone will be judged according to their deeds according what is written in the book (Rv 20:12).
Physical Israel came out of Egypt and entered the land of Canaan. Once there, they followed King Solomon into the worship of gentile gods. In doing so, the nation was divided in two; the 11 tribes of Israel in the North and the 1 tribe of Judah in the South. Soon after this division, both Judah and Jerusalem were conquered by gentiles (refer to 1 Kgs 11; Dt 5; Is 1; Rv 13).
The first of God’s commandments tells us not to worship other gods before him (Ex 20:3). The second forbids the making of any image or idol for worship (Ex 20:4-6). Solomon worshipped many other gods because of the influence of his concubines, and in doing so, Israel became a gentile nation. Israel even remained under the control of gentiles until Jesus came.
Today, it has been a long time since the Protestant churches emerged from the Catholic Church when they had grown corrupt. Among the people of the Protestant churches, can anyone who worships other gods like King Solomon or the people at the first tabernacle in Rev 13 be saved? Are they any better than the Catholic churches who were corrupt? If you are not going to have the correct and true faith, what is the point of carrying and meditating on the Bible?
If people who worship gentile gods pretend to know who is orthodox and who is a cult, who can believe them? Let us believe according to the Bible so that we can attain salvation. Today within the world of believers, there are denominations that are worshiping gentile gods and denominations that persecute other churches as cults (while claiming themselves to be orthodox). These denominations force members of other churches to convert to their style of faith and to attend only their church. Should we change?
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This site and all of its content has been written according to the Bible. Our purpose is to instruct all Christians in a deeper knowledge of God’s word and to lead them to a deeper faith.
Those who Worship Gentile gods
Since the scriptures cannot be broken (Jn 10:35), everyone will be judged according to their deeds according what is written in the book (Rv 20:12).
Physical Israel came out of Egypt and entered the land of Canaan. Once there, they followed King Solomon into the worship of gentile gods. In doing so, the nation was divided in two; the 11 tribes of Israel in the North and the 1 tribe of Judah in the South. Soon after this division, both Judah and Jerusalem were conquered by gentiles (refer to 1 Kgs 11; Dt 5; Is 1; Rv 13).
The first of God’s commandments tells us not to worship other gods before him (Ex 20:3). The second forbids the making of any image or idol for worship (Ex 20:4-6). Solomon worshipped many other gods because of the influence of his concubines, and in doing so, Israel became a gentile nation. Israel even remained under the control of gentiles until Jesus came.
Today, it has been a long time since the Protestant churches emerged from the Catholic Church when they had grown corrupt. Among the people of the Protestant churches, can anyone who worships other gods like King Solomon or the people at the first tabernacle in Rev 13 be saved? Are they any better than the Catholic churches who were corrupt? If you are not going to have the correct and true faith, what is the point of carrying and meditating on the Bible?
If people who worship gentile gods pretend to know who is orthodox and who is a cult, who can believe them? Let us believe according to the Bible so that we can attain salvation. Today within the world of believers, there are denominations that are worshiping gentile gods and denominations that persecute other churches as cults (while claiming themselves to be orthodox). These denominations force members of other churches to convert to their style of faith and to attend only their church. Should we change?
Shincheonji: Healing All Nations
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2014년 3월 3일 월요일
Shincheonji - 19 - False Testimony Used for Persecution
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False Testimony Used for Persecution
You people are from your father the devil, and you want to do what your father desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I am telling you the truth, you do not believe me. (Jn 8:44-45)
God has been working for the past 6,000 years to reveal the truth to his people. Satan, on the other hand, has been falsely testifying about God’s people to interfere with God’s work (refer to Acts 7:51-54, 24:5). People working on behalf of Satan conspired against and killed many righteous people, including Jesus (Mt 23:34-35). How can anyone do such a thing? People who receive evil spirits speak lies to hide their identity and to interfere with the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth.
Those who have false gods or evil spirits within them purposefully tell lies to persecute God’s people and block the way to the true pastor God sends. They spin lies about the true pastor by saying that he claims himself to be Jesus, God (2Thes 2:4), the owner of the church of Jesus, the spiritual advocate, or even the rider of the white horse in Rv 19:11. Through these lies many are deceived into thinking that God’s true pastor is nothing more than a cult leader. These lies are designed to push God’s true pastor out of the religious world and out of society. Since most people are ignorant of the Bible, they are easily deceived when the servants of Satan tell lies by misusing the scriptures. In the New Testament, Jesus promised a pastor that is clearly not Jesus himself. He is not God, and he is not the owner of the church of Jesus. He is not the spiritual advocate, and he is certainly not the rider on the white horse.
In the Bible, Jesus promised a pastor whom God would send in Jesus’ name. Jesus promised to send a wise servant who would take charge of Jesus’ household until his return (Mt 24:45-47). This wise servant is not Jesus, because Jesus cannot put himself in charge while he is away. Jesus promised to write on his pastor (i.e. the one who overcomes) the name of God, the name of the holy city New Jerusalem, which is coming down from heaven, and Jesus’ new name (Rv 3:12). Jesus does give these names (especially his own new name) to himself. In Rev 2:17, Jesus promised to give the one who overcomes the white stone and the hidden manna. In Rv 2:26, Jesus gives the one who overcomes the iron scepter to rule all nations, which he received from his father. Since Jesus is giving these blessings and the one who overcomes is receiving them, the one who overcomes cannot be Jesus. In Rev 3:21, Jesus promised the one who overcomes a seat on his throne. Jesus received this right to sit with God the father on his throne because he too overcame. Again, Jesus is not the same as the one who overcomes in Revelation. Jesus does not send the letters to the seven churches according to his own command (Rv 1:9-11). Jesus does not receive the open book of revelation from heaven (Rv 10). Jesus does not testify to what he has seen and heard (i.e. the events of Revelation) (Rv 1:2). Jesus is not the one who inherits everything and is called one who overcomes in Rv 21:7. Since the Bible tells us that the one who overcomes receives everything from Jesus, he cannot be Jesus. The one who overcomes cannot be the head of the church of Jesus, because the church of Jesus is a possession of Jesus. Of course, Jesus is the head of the church of Jesus. How can anyone who truly knows the Bible call himself Jesus or the head of the church of Jesus? Why do people tell such lies? Clearly they have false gods within them.
If you are a true Christian, who believes in the Bible with reason and logic, you must forgive others and love them just like God and Jesus. There are many people, however, who refuse to forgive and love others. Instead, they envy, curse, slander, persecute, judge and gather to harm others. Is that the work of God? Please judge for yourself through the word with the eyes, ears, and heart of the spirit (Mt 6:12-15, 18:21-35). Although God may have forgiven a person’s sins before, anyone who refuses to forgive the small sins of others will not ultimately receive the forgiveness of God. God and Jesus have forgiven us by bearing the cross for us. Just like God and Jesus, we must forgive and love one another.
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2014년 3월 2일 일요일
Shincheonji - 20 - Let's Distinguish the Truth from the Lies through the Bible
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This site and all of its content has been written according to the Bible. Our purpose is to instruct all Christians in a deeper knowledge of God’s word and to lead them to a deeper faith.
Let Us Distinguish the Truth from the Lies through the Bible
Although people are sinners and have been continually hostile toward God, he loved us sinners so much that he gave us his son (Jn 3:16). The son of God bore the cross on our behalf (Jn 1:29) and now he lives within us (Gal 2:20). Jesus taught us to love our enemies (Mt 5:44) and to forgive others their sins (Mt 6:14-15). People who believe these words of Jesus and put them into practice are true believers. Those who refuse to act upon Jesus’ words are not believers at all. Anyone who strays from Jesus’ teachings is acting according to his or her own personal thoughts, opinions, and judgments. The contents of the 66 books of the Bible can be divided into history, teaching, prophecy, and fulfillment.
Biblical history can be divided into several time periods that lead up to today. The period of the judges followed the time of Adam, Noah, Moses (Exodus), and Joshua (the entry into the land of Canaan). The period of the judges was followed by the period of the kings and prophets, the period of the gospel of heaven, during which the Old Testament was fulfilled, and the period of the epistles written by Jesus’ apostles. Now is the time the New Testament is being fulfilled – the period of Revelation. Now is the time of judgment when the good grain is separated from the weeds. Those who believe the word are separated from those who do not believe it (refer to Mt 13:24-30, 36-43, Mt 25).
It is not by human standards that groups of people are judged as being orthodox or heretical (cult members). The only standard that should distinguish orthodoxy from heresy is the Bible. Present-day churches are not orthodox; they are merely holding onto their traditions. The Jewish people (the Pharisees and teachers of the law) stigmatized Jesus as a cult leader and ended up killing him (1 Thes 2:15; Mt 23:29-35). Was Jesus, who preached the revealed word of God (Jn 14:10, 24), a true cult leader? The Jewish people judged Jesus and killed him using their own standards and opinions, which deviated from the Bible (refer to Acts 7:51-54; Mt 27). Pontius Pilate, on the other, realized that Jesus was innocent (Mt 27:24).
Although Shinchonji (SCJ) proclaims only the revealed word of God, a certain person has been calling SCJ a cult. At one point I gave that person 40 questions about the Bible and asked him to answer them and explain. Now, although it has been a few years, I have not received any response. Yet, he is still claiming that SCJ is a cult. Just as Jesus, his disciples, and the prophets of old were denounced as heretics, SCJ is also being denounced as a cult. The New Testament indicates that, at the end of the age, all churches will belong to demons, and the pastors and congregation members of those churches will not even realize that they have united with Satan (Rv 17, 18, 13). In the midst of such a situation, only believers that are sealed with the word and that belong to the promised twelve tribes of the New Testament will become God’s kingdom and priests (Rv 7, 14). Let us speak of what is written in the Bible and answer only according to the Bible. Have those who persecuted SCJ ever willingly accepted our demand for a serious conversation?
I, as chairman of Shinchonji, Church of Jesus, do not even own one square meter of property, and neither does my wife or my son. Why would God’s children, who will eventually receive God’s inheritance, be greedy about such trivial possessions? I would never do anything to jeopardize God’s greater reward. I only act according to the word of God. I teach people about justice and fairness, but I also put these principles into practice. How can someone like this be a cult leader? People who do not stand God’s word – people who tell lies and persecute others – they are the real cult leaders. What does the Bible say about those who will receive salvation in this generation? Those who escape the group of the persecutors to join the group that is being persecuted are the ones who flee from Satan and receive salvation. Let us not forsake the truth.
Shincheonji: Healing All Nations
http://cafe.naver.com/scjschool/267
This site and all of its content has been written according to the Bible. Our purpose is to instruct all Christians in a deeper knowledge of God’s word and to lead them to a deeper faith.
Let Us Distinguish the Truth from the Lies through the Bible
Although people are sinners and have been continually hostile toward God, he loved us sinners so much that he gave us his son (Jn 3:16). The son of God bore the cross on our behalf (Jn 1:29) and now he lives within us (Gal 2:20). Jesus taught us to love our enemies (Mt 5:44) and to forgive others their sins (Mt 6:14-15). People who believe these words of Jesus and put them into practice are true believers. Those who refuse to act upon Jesus’ words are not believers at all. Anyone who strays from Jesus’ teachings is acting according to his or her own personal thoughts, opinions, and judgments. The contents of the 66 books of the Bible can be divided into history, teaching, prophecy, and fulfillment.
Biblical history can be divided into several time periods that lead up to today. The period of the judges followed the time of Adam, Noah, Moses (Exodus), and Joshua (the entry into the land of Canaan). The period of the judges was followed by the period of the kings and prophets, the period of the gospel of heaven, during which the Old Testament was fulfilled, and the period of the epistles written by Jesus’ apostles. Now is the time the New Testament is being fulfilled – the period of Revelation. Now is the time of judgment when the good grain is separated from the weeds. Those who believe the word are separated from those who do not believe it (refer to Mt 13:24-30, 36-43, Mt 25).
It is not by human standards that groups of people are judged as being orthodox or heretical (cult members). The only standard that should distinguish orthodoxy from heresy is the Bible. Present-day churches are not orthodox; they are merely holding onto their traditions. The Jewish people (the Pharisees and teachers of the law) stigmatized Jesus as a cult leader and ended up killing him (1 Thes 2:15; Mt 23:29-35). Was Jesus, who preached the revealed word of God (Jn 14:10, 24), a true cult leader? The Jewish people judged Jesus and killed him using their own standards and opinions, which deviated from the Bible (refer to Acts 7:51-54; Mt 27). Pontius Pilate, on the other, realized that Jesus was innocent (Mt 27:24).
Although Shinchonji (SCJ) proclaims only the revealed word of God, a certain person has been calling SCJ a cult. At one point I gave that person 40 questions about the Bible and asked him to answer them and explain. Now, although it has been a few years, I have not received any response. Yet, he is still claiming that SCJ is a cult. Just as Jesus, his disciples, and the prophets of old were denounced as heretics, SCJ is also being denounced as a cult. The New Testament indicates that, at the end of the age, all churches will belong to demons, and the pastors and congregation members of those churches will not even realize that they have united with Satan (Rv 17, 18, 13). In the midst of such a situation, only believers that are sealed with the word and that belong to the promised twelve tribes of the New Testament will become God’s kingdom and priests (Rv 7, 14). Let us speak of what is written in the Bible and answer only according to the Bible. Have those who persecuted SCJ ever willingly accepted our demand for a serious conversation?
I, as chairman of Shinchonji, Church of Jesus, do not even own one square meter of property, and neither does my wife or my son. Why would God’s children, who will eventually receive God’s inheritance, be greedy about such trivial possessions? I would never do anything to jeopardize God’s greater reward. I only act according to the word of God. I teach people about justice and fairness, but I also put these principles into practice. How can someone like this be a cult leader? People who do not stand God’s word – people who tell lies and persecute others – they are the real cult leaders. What does the Bible say about those who will receive salvation in this generation? Those who escape the group of the persecutors to join the group that is being persecuted are the ones who flee from Satan and receive salvation. Let us not forsake the truth.
Shincheonji: Healing All Nations
http://cafe.naver.com/scjschool/267
2014년 3월 1일 토요일
Shincheonji - 21 - Ecclesiastical Authority & Spiritual Murder
The correct understanding of the BIBLE and of SHINCHEONJI (The New Heaven and New Earth)
This site and all of its content has been written according to the Bible. Our purpose is to instruct all Christians in a deeper knowledge of God’s word and to lead them to a deeper faith.
Ecclesiastical Authority & Spiritual Murder
Since the scriptures cannot be broken (Jn 10:35), everyone’s deeds will be judged according what is written in the book (Rv 20:12).
What does it mean that the scriptures cannot be broken? It means that God’s prophecies are always fulfilled (Isa 46:10). The scriptures of God will come true regardless of whether we believe in their fulfillment. There are many pastors and denominations in the world today. Unfortunately, the Bible tells us that people do not work on behalf of Jesus just because they claim to work in Jesus’ name. There are many false apostles or pastors, who lie and masquerade as true workers of Christ (2Cor 11:13-15; Mt 24:2-5). They claim ecclesiastical authority and power in the name of Jesus, and with this authority they can spiritually murder their own congregation members (Jn 16:1-4). Some have even had congregation members who refuse to follow committed to mental hospitals. How can they claim to have the love and forgiveness of Jesus (Lk 20:9-15; Mt 5:10-12)?
How can they claim to be orthodox and to believe in Jesus when they don’t even keep Jesus’ commandments? Jesus gave up his life for sinners. If you are a follower of Jesus and if you believe in God, you must follow their steps. Instead, these people persecute and kill their own congregation members out of selfish ambition. They will be judged according to Rv 20:12.
We must judge for ourselves what is true and what is biblical. We must not be like Cain who killed his brother Abel when Abel did not listen to him. We should not belong to the evil one like Cain did (1Jn 3:12). Instead, we should side with true believers who carry out God’s love and good deeds.
Jesus said in Jn 16:1-2 that when the time comes, people will put you out of the synagogues and that the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God. Today, there are pastors who ban their congregation members from the church, spiritually killing them just because they did not obey. Just because these pastors who commit their congregation members to a mental institute when they decide to stop attending services claim to be orthodox, does not mean they really are, does it? Are they orthodox or heretical? Is this the right type of faith? Isn’t this just the oppression of the freedom of religion? We must find the correct answer from the Bible. Jesus has already warned us about these kinds of evil deeds in the Bible.
Shincheonji: Healing All Nations
http://cafe.naver.com/scjschool/269
This site and all of its content has been written according to the Bible. Our purpose is to instruct all Christians in a deeper knowledge of God’s word and to lead them to a deeper faith.
Ecclesiastical Authority & Spiritual Murder
Since the scriptures cannot be broken (Jn 10:35), everyone’s deeds will be judged according what is written in the book (Rv 20:12).
What does it mean that the scriptures cannot be broken? It means that God’s prophecies are always fulfilled (Isa 46:10). The scriptures of God will come true regardless of whether we believe in their fulfillment. There are many pastors and denominations in the world today. Unfortunately, the Bible tells us that people do not work on behalf of Jesus just because they claim to work in Jesus’ name. There are many false apostles or pastors, who lie and masquerade as true workers of Christ (2Cor 11:13-15; Mt 24:2-5). They claim ecclesiastical authority and power in the name of Jesus, and with this authority they can spiritually murder their own congregation members (Jn 16:1-4). Some have even had congregation members who refuse to follow committed to mental hospitals. How can they claim to have the love and forgiveness of Jesus (Lk 20:9-15; Mt 5:10-12)?
How can they claim to be orthodox and to believe in Jesus when they don’t even keep Jesus’ commandments? Jesus gave up his life for sinners. If you are a follower of Jesus and if you believe in God, you must follow their steps. Instead, these people persecute and kill their own congregation members out of selfish ambition. They will be judged according to Rv 20:12.
We must judge for ourselves what is true and what is biblical. We must not be like Cain who killed his brother Abel when Abel did not listen to him. We should not belong to the evil one like Cain did (1Jn 3:12). Instead, we should side with true believers who carry out God’s love and good deeds.
Jesus said in Jn 16:1-2 that when the time comes, people will put you out of the synagogues and that the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God. Today, there are pastors who ban their congregation members from the church, spiritually killing them just because they did not obey. Just because these pastors who commit their congregation members to a mental institute when they decide to stop attending services claim to be orthodox, does not mean they really are, does it? Are they orthodox or heretical? Is this the right type of faith? Isn’t this just the oppression of the freedom of religion? We must find the correct answer from the Bible. Jesus has already warned us about these kinds of evil deeds in the Bible.
Shincheonji: Healing All Nations
http://cafe.naver.com/scjschool/269
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