The Shincheonji John Tribe in Gangdong hosted its first public church event of 2026, keeping its church facilities open to local residents to the public and to address any questions about its teachings and activities.

The gathering marked of its kind for the John Tribe this year, following high demand from members and guests. In Gangdong, more than 500 people attended in person—including around 40 pastors.

Delivering the lecture, Tribe Leader Chang-ho Seong focused on unveiling the blessings in the Bible. He emphasised that Revelation records God’s purpose and Christ’s promises, which are now being revealed in reality.

“God is the one who gives blessings. We must practise what is written in the Bible to receive blessings,” he explained. “Revelation 1:3 says that those who keep the Word are blessed. To keep this Word, we must first understand it.”

Citing Revelation 1:3 and 22:18-19, he reminded attendees that blessing belongs to those who keep the words of Revelation, while adding or subtracting from it leads to exclusion from heaven.

“Then why Shincheonji Church of Jesus? We interpret the Book of Revelation from prophecy to reality using the six principles,” he added. “We are simply conveying the Word as it is.”

Attendees who attended the lecture described the message as eye-opening. “I was able to see and hear firsthand what I had previously struggled to understand from external sources—I want to learn about the Word here,” said one participant.

The event also included a promotional hall tour, where participants learned about Shincheonji Church’s history and mission, and a consultation booth was opened to provide a place for visitors to ask questions directly.

A Shincheonji John Tribe representative concluded: “We will continue to expand our connections with the local community through regular open houses and various public programmes.”