Sadness that goes beyond Words

In this world, there are many atrocious events that seem to shake our world to realize that there is something inherently wrong. In the United States of America, we have the first amendment to protect many of the freedoms that we live for. Specifically, the first Amendment seeks to give us our religious freedom and this should never be compromised. However religious freedom does not only exist in the United States, but it exists in other nations as well.

South Korea which is currently holding the Pyeongchang winter olympics is one the countries that have the right for religious freedom under the Korean Constitution article 20. As serious as the United States protects the citizens from their rights, South Korea should as well.

Recently there has been an event where religious freedom was compromised in South Korea. Even though there is so much joy surrounding the Olympics, there is a deep dark issue that we must be able to address. There has been a case where a 25 year old individual was murdered due to the forced conversion of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK). However, CCK is able to slip away for the crime due to a loophole in the forced conversion system in Korea. CCK was able to slip away due to making the parents commit the crimes so that whatever deed would not be at their fault. Therefore in this case, the parents of the 25 year old individual committed a crime that was being manipulated by the CCK. This loophole is something that must be addressed to the government of South Korea and this is a big issue that may spread in the dark areas of even our society.

CCK is currently on a "witch hunt" to find groups that are deemed as "cults" in Korea and new religious movements that do not follow their laws and doctrines. We know that any kind of witch hunt in history only led to the truth being spoken. During the McCarthy trials, many were accused of being a communist and even further the Salem Witch trials led to many to lose their lives for something they were not guilty of. Should lives be endangered because of religion? Should this be acceptable in any part of the world? I believe not and I hope it is the same with all of you. Let us remember that religious freedom is a right that every living being deserves. Let our beliefs not separate us and even further, may our beliefs not cause violence!

Thousands gather in Gwangju South Korea to fight for the cause of religious freedom
and punishment for those who break the laws of the deserving rights of every individual

Many are in support to stop this atrocious event, and 120,000 people rallied in support for this cause. If you do wish to support this cause, please comment and show that religious freedom is something you want to fight for.

Shincheonji Bible: True Faith

Did you know that the appearance of Jesus as portrayed through media today, is actually incorrect? In movies and even paintings, Jesus is depicted as being very handsome with luscious locks and chiseled features. However, according to the Bible, it states that the appearance of Jesus was actually very far from this.

The reality of Jesus' true appearance is recorded in Isaiah 53:2:
"He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him."

Jesus, the promised Lord of Lords and King of Kings, didn't even have some beauty or majesty, but had no beauty and no majesty, as would be expected from a king.

God, who is the Creator of all creation, undoubtedly had the power to grant Jesus any appearance, to be even more beautiful and majestic than any celebrity or actor that we know of today. Even today, when people see a handsome or beautiful celebrity in real life, they follow the celebrity around just to catch a glimpse of the person. Likewise, more people during Jesus' first coming could have followed him if Jesus' appearance was also in this way, because humans are so easily convinced by what is seen with the eye.

Then, why didn't God make it easier on himself and have Jesus be this way?

Because, God was seeking for those with true faith, those who would follow Jesus not by his appearance or aura, but would follow and believe in the words that Jesus spoke at that time. Those who believed in Jesus' words believed that these words were from God, and that they were the truth. It couldn't have been easy carrying out faith at this time, yet the 12 disciples believed and held on to the very words of Jesus, even though everything else was going against them.

We are now living in a time where Jesus' is soon to come. Are we going to make the same mistakes as those in the first coming and follow based on only what we see? Or, are we going to check and discern the words that we are hearing, and believe words that are truly given by God as according to the Scriptures?

Let us be those who don't have faith that is pleasing to the human eye, but have faith that is pleasing in God's eyes. Amen.

Shincheonji Bible: Faith for Thought

What do people mean when they say they have faith in something? We can start to answer this question by understanding that having faith is just another word for believing and that believing is tied to trust.

Trust is a universal concept. Children come to trust their parents because of a lifetime of caring for them. People come to trust their friends after getting to know them through time spent together. Communities come to trust their leaders based on their actions and history. But in the same way it can be established, it can also be broken! A leader that doesn't act in the interest of the community will result in this.

So what has God done to be trustworthy? This answer is in the Bible where there are countless examples of God making a promise and then working to completely fulfill it. God has already been acting for thousands of years to prove that He is trustworthy. It is up to us to delve into the Bible, learn what God has done, and have the correct faith in the promises He made.

Shincheonji Bible: Faith in what We Cannot See

Today we live in a society where we have a tendency to only believe in what we can see. Some instances of this case are exemplified in the belief that the world is flat. Other examples can be seen from couple hundred years ago before we had a microscope to see the bacteria and viruses that make us sick. Many actually thought bacteria and viruses were the unseen evil spirits that plagued the people. Now the reason we believe that bacteria and viruses exist is because we can see them through a microscope. However, does this actually mean we can only believe in the things we can see with our physical eyes? What about the people who are blind? How do they believe that everything around them is actually real? These are some basic questions I even personally think about. This is because I am intrigued by the fact that many people in this world believe in something they cannot see which are things pertaining to the spiritual unseen world.

Why do people of Christianity believe in the unseen world and even in God who cannot be seen with our physical eyes? First, we cannot just believe in God who is unseen because we "feel" His presence. God provides us evidence of His existence, but where does He show this? God shows His existence through the scriptures. God promises many things in His scriptures and He fulfills them. Fulfillment of His scriptures is evidence that the Word is living and breathing. How can something that is not alive fulfill a promise, let alone make a promise? A rock cannot promise nor keep a promise, but the scriptures which God's spirit is given (John 6:63) provides promises and even fulfillment. Then our quest as Christians is to find evidences of God's existence so we may have faith in Him (Jn 14:29).

Many people of the Old Testament based their faith in the seen. For example, they sought for God's existence through miracles such as the splitting of the sea or even the fiery pillars that came down from the sky. However, even despite seeing those things, they lost their faith in God and even created gods themselves. Then we have to ask ourselves how faithless people must be and what kind of faith God seeks from our hearts.

Let us continue to seek God through the scriptures in which we are able to see Him even if our physical eyes are unable to. Amen!

Shincheonji Bible: What It Means to Be Wise

A quick Google search will reveal that wisdom can be defined as "the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment." In other words, someone that is considered wise is expected to be able to make the correct choices.

For example, in many cultures the elderly are deemed to be wise because by definition they have lived more years and have more experience and knowledge. People end up respecting their judgments as a result of this understanding of wisdom. But is simply living longer or knowing more the key to truly having wisdom?

When Jesus began his ministry he was only thirty years of age. Furthermore, as a carpenter's son he was not brought up to serve in the temple courts like the Pharisees and Sadducees. Despite these things, Jesus was the very Messiah that the Jews were waiting for! Yet did the religious leaders at that time, those that the people looked to for guidance, make the correct choice and tell everyone to follow Jesus?

Then, there must be better way to define wisdom. The religious leaders were considered wise because of how much they studied and preached but at the most crucial moment they proved that they were not. The only ones that truly had good judgment were those that followed Christ and the words from God that he came with.

The standard has to be on God and the Word. The key to truly having wisdom is understanding what God has described in the Bible and discerning what God's will really is.

Shincheonji Bible: Where Does True Wisdom Stem From?

Just decades ago, someone who obtained a college degree was extremely respected and idolized.

Nowadays, a college degree has become the norm. In the United States alone, there are about 4,100 universities/colleges, and 8 Ivy League universities. Individuals who graduate from these Ivy Leagues are considered to be exceptionally intelligent and "wise," and generally end up with reputable jobs, which allow financially comfortable ways of living.

Because the world puts such a high emphasis of connection between education and living "well," it's easy to get sucked into this mindset, even without us realizing. However, we as children of God, need to constantly reflect and think about what type of wisdom is acknowledged not by people, but by God. 

2,000 years ago, in the eyes of the world, Jesus did not really pertain to much. He had "no beauty or majesty" (Isaiah 53:2), and he was simply a carpenter's son. He had no prestigious college degree, occupation, or anything appealing in his appearance. However, those who were able to perceive the words of Jesus were able to discern that Jesus was the true son of God, the only one who was granted the true wisdom of heaven. 

Contrasting to the religious leaders at that time, the Pharisees and Sadducees were esteemed in the eyes of man, highly educated and polished. However, they only spoke lies and blocked the path of heaven from God's people (Matthew 23:13). 

So, what was the difference between these religious leaders and Jesus? Why was Jesus the only one granted the wisdom of heaven out of all people? That is because only Jesus had a true understanding of God's word. True wisdom of heaven only comes from true understanding of God's word. 

People today are devoting incredible amounts of time and effort in studying to obtain wisdom of the world. However, if we claim to be truly be believers of God, we have to constantly check ourselves and see how much time and effort we are devoting into understanding God's word, where the only true wisdom of heaven is recorded today.

Shincheonji Bible: Wisdom at its Finest

What does it mean to be a wise individual? Is wisdom defined by a person's ability to make money? Is it defined by a person's ability to be successful? How do you define wisdom?

Many people have different interpretations of what a wise individual is. However, in terms of the bible, wisdom is an absolute necessity in order to understand God's plan and will. God has left us many mysteries for us to know as it says in Colossians 2:2-3. Furthermore, we cannot become individuals who see the lack of wisdom as a benefit. There is a saying that ignorance is bliss, but in God's eyes, ignorance is the beginning of lacking knowledge and wisdom. If we lack wisdom we much ask God to grant us it as it mentions in James 1:5. 

Solomon was such a character in the Bible who asked for wisdom. He asked for wisdom to discern what is good and evil (1 Ki 3:9). God was pleased when he asked for such things and granted the wisdom as James 1:5 states as well.

Therefore, we must be ones who strive for wisdom. Wisdom is not something some individuals should have, but the entire world. I hope we can earnestly ask God everyday for this heart forevermore, Amen!

Shincheonji Bible: The Heart of a Father

There once was a time when I really felt that I grew up mentally in my life. The moment that guided me to see much deeper into my fathers heart was when I got my first car. Through this one moment, I realized the heart is difficult to see and it is not as tangible as we may think. I perceived that the heart can be seen when it is understood.

During my young years in life, there was a time I asked my father for a car because everyone else had one and I felt that I deserved it. I found it unfair that every other person in my age had one while I was still being dependent on others for a ride. I complained and complained to my father asking him why he cannot get me a car. All I thought was about my perspective, my needs and my life.

After a couple of weeks of nagging, my father finally bought me a car. I was overjoyed and drove everywhere. I felt proud to get what I wanted. I was grateful, but that thankfulness was only a thankfulness that resulted from my conscience to be thankful when given something. The thankfulness wasn't from the heart, but still I had no regret for complaining and begging for a car.

However... All of this changed one day when I saw my mother text message from my father. My father wrote that he was under his desk at work in trembling and fear that we would lose our house. He told my mother that paying for my car was the most difficult decision of his life because it put him under enormous amounts of stress. However at the end of the message he wrote, "Even though it may be hard for me, seeing him [myself] driving around makes me smile. Even if we lose our house, our child's joy is why we work." At this moment I bawled and at that moment I understood my father's heart for me.

We understand our father's heart when we understand what he must go through to give us what we need. We may see it as something we deserve, but we must understand that sacrifice must come for others to receive. Our father in Heaven is our spiritual father whom we must understand. We must see His heart of suffering through all the historical events of the Bible and see how much He worked in order to give us faith. We may believe that faith is something we make and something we form, but in fact we must understand that it is a gift. God had to work until now so we can even have faith. He had to show that He is willing to suffer for 6,000 years in order for us to see His heart. But the question is... do we know His heart? If we don't then we must pray and ask God to grant us faith and lead us to the word that can open our minds and hearts to His own. I pray that we may all one day understand God's heart so we may carry out the actions of faith to help Him complete His purpose and will. May the grace we perceive push us to action! Amen!

Shincheonji Bible: The End of Age and Faith

The End of Age and Faith

Main Reference: Mt 13:36-43 (Mt 13:24-30, Lk 8:11)

Jesus came in the name of God as the light and sowed the secrets of heaven, the seed of God (Lk 8:11), in the field (church). The devil came to this field and sowed weeds among the wheat. These two types of seeds grew together within one field until the time of harvest. (Mt 13:24-30)

At the time of the harvest, God’s sons born of the good seed are harvested to heaven, and the sons of the devil, those born of weeds, are not harvested but are left to be burned in the field. This time (the time of harvest) is the end of age (Mt 13:36-43). At the end of age, true faith is to believe in the promise of this time (the time of harvest). At this time, there appear those who are harvested and those who are not—they are the physical entities of the fulfillment of promise. According to Mt 13:39 and Rv 14:14-16, the harvesters are the angels and the sharp sickles in the hands of the angels are the congregation members who believe in the Word.

About 2,600 year ago, God promised through Jeremiah in the Old Testament to sow two types of seeds (Jer 31:27). About 2,000 years ago, God sent Jesus to sow the seed as promised. Jesus then promised to return to harvest, and left. Today, about 2,000 years since that time, Jesus came in spirit with the angels to harvest as promised (Rv 14:14-20). He is creating a new kingdom and new people according the promise.

I have made known to all the people regarding what I have seen and heard, and what I have done. I have made known regarding harvest, peace, and the creation of the newkingdom and new people.

God prophesied the work of peace (Isa 52:7). Jesus carried out the work of peace as promised (Lk 19:38-42) and said, “Whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do” (Jn 14:12, ESV). This is why I am also doing the work of peace. Jesus said in Mt 7:21, ““Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Thus, I am working according to the will of God and Jesus.

Believers with the same hope in heaven! Whose words do you believe in—God’s words of promise or the words of your pastors? It is written that all nations will have fallen from the wine of adulteries in the last days (Rv 18). One’s path to life can only be found by going to the promised pastor of the New Testament. We must go inside the Word and meet the promised pastor to achieve our hope. Jesus said to see and believe when the promise of the Bible is fulfilled (Jn 14:29).

Shincheonji: A New Year, A an Everlasting Beginning

Another year has passed and we have a time to look forward to a new year.

During the past year we may have done many things whether beneficial or devastating, but we have to ask ourselves what we have done for God. Have a time to think, what did I do for God? And what did God do for me? This is a question that we must ask every year and this is what we must look at in order to set goals for the new year!

There are many things we may have been able to fulfill such as getting a new job, a new weight, a new mindset, but the one thing we have not been able to fulfill is the preparation for God to dwell with His people. With so many wars still taking place, with many people dying, is this a world prepared for the heavens to come? When we look at Revelation 21, we see that the Holy City New Jerusalem finally comes down to the earth where God is finally with His people. However, this has not fulfilled and it is something we should all strive to help God return to His people.

God has given a way for Him to finally return to His people and if we look in Heb 8, we are able to see that God returns to those who know His word and the New Covenant in their hearts and their minds. Then we must ask ourselves, do we have the words in our hearts and our minds? The very reason God left his creation in Genesis 6, is because His creation rejected His commands. For so long, God has been waiting and another year has passed for us while for God, He has gone through many. For us we say that we have gone through so much this year, but God has been going through so much more.

More than anything, we should thrive to make this year a year where we are that much closer for God to finally return, that means we must keep the New covenant in our hearts and our minds as well as making sure that everyone around us do as well. This is how God can finally come to a people who have the same mind and heart as Him.

Let us all make it a resolution to do our best to keep the New Covenant! Amen!

Shincheonji, 12 tribes

Shincheonji, 12 tribes

 

• What's the Shincheonji, 12 tribes?
• Who are the people of Shincheonji?

The creation of God’s promised new Kingdom, the 12 tribes of 144,000 priests and the multitude of white is being fulfilled in Shincheonji just like the promise of Revelation. The people of Shincheonji, they have been harvested and sealed.
 
This is the promise of God, the fulfillment, the harvest and the restoration.
 
Shincheonji is the world of the new heaven created after the end of the corrupt world of the first heaven. We in Shincheonji are a new, reborn creation who will receive the inheritance of God as his children.

 

Shincheonji, 12 tribes

source: Shincheonji cafe

http://cafe.daum.net/scjschool