Shincheonji resounds throughout the global village - “100,000 graduates”, “20 million views” and “A surge of educational requests”
On 7th July, Cheonji Ilbo (Cheonji Daily) published an article in Korean entitled, “Shincheonji resounds throughout the global village - “100,000 graduates”, “20 million views” and “A surge of educational requests'”. This is a translation of that report.
It has been pointed out that the number of students at the Zion Christian Mission Center operated by Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, exceeded 100,000 in the first half of this year. (Above) The online seminar series 'Testimony on Prophecy and Fulfillment of Revelation, God's New Covenant' and 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings' conducted by Shincheonji Church of Jesus
[Cheonji Ilbo = Correspondent Hyeji Lim] Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji Church of Jesus) has become the subject of considerable attention both in Korea and abroad with various seminar series that explain the entire Bible, including one on the book of Revelation entitled 'Testimony on Prophecy and Fulfillment of Revelation, God's New Covenant'.
Although the number of Protestant members in Korea is in rapid decline, the Zion Christian Mission Center, operated by Shincheonji Church of Jesus, has attracted 100,000 students in the first half of this year alone, and the YouTube Bible education content of Shincheonji has surpassed 20 million views. It has also been reported that thousands of churches in Korea and abroad are flooding Shincheonji with inquiries requesting the dispatch of Bible education materials and lecturers.
Students participate in online education at Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Center.
◆ In the first half of the year, 100,000 students were enrolled on the centre course
According to Shincheonji Church of Jesus on the 6th, from January to June this year, the number of newly enrolled students at the Zion Christian Mission Center exceeded 100,000. Specifically, there are a total of 91,000 domestic (Korea) and 35,000 overseas students, and as of today, 105,000 students are enrolled. In particular, the number of seminary students and pastors enrolled in classes has increased significantly compared to last year. This comes in stark contrast to the Christian churches, which are facing a crisis as the number of their members has plummeted since the outset of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID -19) pandemic.
In response, an official from the Zion Christian Mission Center said, “Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, we immediately stopped the offline center and transitioned all educational courses online.”
◆ Introductory, intermediate and advanced Bible Seminars surpassed 22 million views
The online Zion Christian Mission Center operates an online Bible education curriculum that divides the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation into introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses. As a result, anyone from non-religious people with little to no knowledge of the Bible to seminarians and pastors can take a variety of courses. All courses are offered free of charge, and group study and 1:1 training are also provided after lectures.
Analysis suggests that one of the reasons for the growth of Shincheonji Church of Jesus is the large increase in the number of people curious about its doctrine. Prejudices were shattered and a spirit to 'listen and judge for yourself' was formed when coming into direct contact with the doctrine of Shincheonji Church of Jesus through its various seminars on the Word that were released to the public through YouTube.
In fact, various educational video content by Shincheonji Church of Jesus has recorded an overwhelming number of views. The Zion Christian Mission Center's introductory, intermediate, and advanced seminar videos, which were uploaded to the official YouTube channel of Shincheonji Church of Jesus twice a week since October of last year, has surpassed 22 million views as of today. During this period, the number of subscribers grew by more than 60,000.
Among the seminar videos, the lecture with the highest number of views was on the 'Book of Revelation', an advanced course taught at the Zion Christian Mission Center. The number of registered views was highest for Revelation chapter 1 (720,000 views), followed by Revelation chapters 2-3 (510,000), and Revelation chapters 4-5 (470,000).
As there is virtually no teaching on the book of Revelation in the Protestant world, it is not only believers but also pastors who have shown great interest in the seminar series.
◆ Pastors rush for information on Shincheonji
While it is true that pastors are reluctant by nature to attend face-to-face seminars and receive education from other denominations and churches, a Shincheonji Church official explained that the seminar series on the Book of Revelation proved to be an exception and has received considerable attention from pastors in Korea and abroad.
What is also noteworthy about this online seminar is the evidence of Shincheonji Church of Jesus' strong Bible education and its skilled lecturers. The entire seminar series consists of ▲ 24 introductory lectures,▲ 24 intermediate lectures, ▲ 20 advanced lectures , and ▲ 5 special lectures.
Overseas, requests for educational materials and the dispatch of lecturers have continued, and currently over 3,600 pastors, churches, and seminaries have signed memorandums of understanding (MOU) to deliver this education to their congregations.
Shincheonji Church of Jesus and overseas churches sign an MOU (business agreement)
◆ Pastors: “The Revelation Seminar was a Shock”
Among the attendees who came in contact with the Word through the lecture, the most common response to it was 'outstanding'. Pastor Park, who has been pastoring for 40 years, listened to the lecture and said, “Excellent lecturers, these lectures must go on”, and, “You can’t preach such a sermon in a general church.”
Another pastor named Pastor Kim, said, “This Word is true. Others will not be able to deny it.” He said, “I realised that I have to listen and judge for myself, and not blindly label them a cult.”
Pastor Park, who is the head of an established church, confessed, “I was shocked to hear the lecture on Revelation chapter 1 by Chairman Lee.” He said, “This was not the Shincheonji Church of Jesus that I had been hearing of.”
A pastor who watched all the videos said, “It has not been easy listening to the entire course of Shincheonji Church of Jesus.” He said, “I know that a lot of pastors around me are also watching it,” and, “I feel that Shincheonji’s Bible education can never be emulated by established churches.”
An official from Shincheonji Church of Jesus said, “Non-religious people, those who are just developing an interest in the Bible, and individuals who want to learn the Word in depth take classes at the Zion Christian Mission Center, but elders, seminarians, and pastors feel burdened by this and tend to prefer to watch YouTube lectures.” He said, “After watching YouTube lectures, more and more people are requesting private Bible training courses or textbooks, and are looking for a variety of training courses.”
◆ Good deeds, such as blood plasma donation and group blood donation, also played a part
Furthermore, publicity of the sincere social volunteer activities of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, such as participation in a group blood plasma donation for the development of a treatment for COVID-19 and a group blood donation, is commonly known to have contributed to the surge of the number of students. Contrary to the existing critical viewpoint of Shincheonji, which has been met with general antipathy, the deeds of Shincheonji Church of Jesus members, who are at the forefront of social volunteer activities and lead exemplary home lives, have become prominent and more and more people have requested classes. According to a Shincheonji Church official, students say, “I will experience it and judge for myself.”
Testifying to the 66 Books of the Bible's Secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven and the New Covenant, the Revelation (Special Seminar by Chairman Lee: 4th July 2022)
Chairman Man-hee Lee: “Let’s believe and become one by verifying the Word that Shincheonji has testified to the whole world”
“Today is the time of the completion of the re-created heaven and earth” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“Learn the Word of Revelation at the Place of Maturity” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“What is the new covenant that we must keep today?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“The meaning of being born again of water and the Holy Spirit” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“In order to enter the wedding feast in heaven, you must prepare the lamp, oil, and robes” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
The true meaning of 'The Second Coming of the Lord and Signs of the End of the Age' (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“Those born of God’s seed are harvested and become the people of Heaven” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“Of the two groups, we must become the reality of those who come from the east and the west and take their seats in heaven” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
"Who is the Promised Pastor of the New Testament whom Jesus promised?" (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“Who keeps the new covenant at the Second Coming of the Lord?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“At the Second Coming, what is the kingdom of heaven created on this earth according to what is in the spiritual realm?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
“Prophecy and Fulfilment is Trustworthy Evidence that God is Alive” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter')
'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings' (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 6th January-28th March 2022)
The Process of Growth to Be Born Again and the Faith of Perseverance (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 24)
The Three Kinds of Heaven and the Figurative Key (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 23)
“Among the three kinds of Israel, who is God’s eternal chosen people?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 22)
“The Falling of the Sun, Moon, and Stars: Is this the End of the World?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 21)
“Christianity, the Religion of Resurrection: What is the true meaning of 'spiritual resurrection?'” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 18)
“Is Buddha the 'Idol'? Let's understand the true meaning” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 15)
“What is the New Wine, New Wineskin, and Olive Oil?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 14)
“You must eat the flesh and blood of the Lamb to be saved. What is the truth about this?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 13)
“What Beast with Seven Heads and Ten Horns Emerges from the Sea?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 12)
“Do you know what it means to be 'born again of water and the Spirit'?” Lecture by Shincheonji Matthias Tribe (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 10)
“Can rich people really not go to heaven?” (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 9)
“What is Light and Darkness in the Bible?” Lecture by Shincheonji Bartholomew Tribe (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 8)
“Is the 'Fire of Judgment' a Nuclear War?” Lecture by Shincheonji Simon Tribe (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 7)
What is the Figurative Bowl, Scale, Rod (Staff)? (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 6)
Who is the 'faithful and wise servant' at this time of spiritual famine today? (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 5)
The Parable of the Seed, Field, Tree, and Bird (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lessons 3 & 4)
''What are the basics of the Bible we need to know?'' (Shincheonji Seminar Series: 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings', Lesson 2)
Shincheonji's Seminar Series 'Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings' Opens: ''How do you distinguish between the two gods of the Bible?''
“The time of preaching a Gospel that does not make sense must end as of now; listen to Revelation from Shincheonji” [Reaction to Shincheonji Online Seminar on Revelation]
Pastors Overseas Sign MOUs in Succession, Proclaiming, “It's Biblical - Thank you for Teaching Us these Unprecedented Mysteries” [Reaction to Shincheonji Online Seminar on Revelation]
Overseas Pastors Proclaim "The Revealed Word of the Bible is Free", and Sign MOUs with Shincheonji [Reaction to Shincheonji Online Seminar on Revelation]
“All Questions about Revelation, such as the 666 Mark, have been Revealed by Shincheonji - We'll Let the World Know” (Reaction to Shincheonji Online Seminar on Revelation)
[신천지 온라인 말씀세미나] 신천지예수교회, 기성교회와 무엇이 다른가… “요한계시록 성취 알리는 유일한 교회” [Shincheonji Online Word Seminar] What is the difference between Shincheonji Church of Jesus and established churches… “The only church that announces the fulfillment of Revelation” https://bit.ly/3gO8Mzw
[신천지 온라인 말씀세미나] “계시록 사건 보고 들은 증인”… 李 총회장 강연내용 보니 [Shincheonji Online Word Seminar] “The witness who heard and reported the Revelation incident”… See the contents of the lecture by Chairman Lee bit.ly/3BpRNev
[신천지 온라인 말씀세미나] ‘비대면‧비노출’ 신천지 총회장 세미나에 몰려든 목회자 1천명 [Shincheonji Online Word Seminar] Thousands of pastors flocked to the seminar of 'non-face-to-face, non-exposure' Shincheonji bit.ly/3yplUks
[신천지 온라인 말씀세미나] 이만희 총회장 진솔한 자기소개… 3만여 신앙인 마음 열다 [Shincheonji Online Word Seminar] Chairman Man-Hee Lee candid self-introduction… Open the hearts of over 30,000 believers
[신천지 온라인 말씀세미나] 신천지, 비대면전환 1년반… “10만명 온라인 수강 중” [Shincheonji Online Word Seminar] Shincheonji, 1 and a half year of non-face-to-face conversion… “100,000 people are taking online courses” bit.ly/2WDBPii
[신천지 온라인 말씀세미나] 이만희 총회장 세미나에 참여한 목회자들 “궁금했다… 획기적인 교리” [Shincheonji Online Word Seminar] Pastors who participated in the seminar by President Man-hee Lee “I was curious… groundbreaking doctrine.” http://www.newscj.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=895925
환경방송-[people] 신천지 이만희 총회장, 목회자 대상 온라인 말씀 세미나 성료 Man-Hee Lee, President of Shincheonji Church, successfully completed the online seminar for pastors
브레이크뉴스-신천지 이만희 총회장 14일 목회자 대상 온라인 말씀 세미나 The Chairman of Shincheonji Church, Man-hee Lee Online Word Seminar for Pastors on the 14th https://bit.ly/3CMIiYv
경인종합일보-신천지 이만희 총회장, 목회자 대상 '온라인 말씀 세미나' 성료 The Chairman of Shincheonji Church, Man-hee Lee successfully completed the 'Online Word Seminar' for pastors https://bit.ly/37KheuE
세계타임즈-신천지 이만희 총회장, 14일 목회자 대상 온라인 말씀 세미나서 '간곡히 호소' The Chairman of Shincheonji Church, Man-hee Lee, 'Certainly appeal' at the online seminar for pastors on the 14th https://bit.ly/3yQscui
뉴스쉐어-신천지 이만희 총회장 14일 목회자 대상 온라인 말씀 세미나 성료 On the 14th, The Chairman of Shincheonji Church, Lee Man-hee completed the online sermon seminar for pastors https://bit.ly/3m2Xpa6
일간대한뉴스-신천지 이만희 총회장 목회자 대상 온라인 세미나 강사로 나서 성료 The Chairman of Shincheonji Church, Man-hee Lee, Succeeded as a lecturer at an online seminar for pastors https://bit.ly/3yN5bZu
일간경기-신천지 이만희 총회장 온라인 세미나 성료
Completed online seminar of Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee
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