Shincheonji Bible Seminar Series Ignites Spark of Repentance
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The nationwide Shincheonji Bible Seminar 'Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation' concluded this week in South Korea.
📍Shincheonji Busan Church (Wednesday, 16th October)
🏃♂️10,000 people
📍Shincheonji Jeonju Church (Sunday, 13th October)
🏃♂️30,000 people (250 pastors)
📍Shincheonji Incheon Church (Sunday, 6th October)
🏃♂️15,000 people (150 pastors)
📍Shincheonji Seoul Yeongdeungpo Church (Saturday, 5th October)
🏃♂️ 4000 people (400 pastors)
📍Shincheonji Seoul Nowon Church (Wednesday, 2nd October)
🏃♂️16,000 people (200 pastors)
📍Shincheonji Busan Church (Sunday, 29th September)
🏃♂️40,000 people (100 pastors)
📍Shincheonji Masan Church (Wednesday, 25th September)
🏃♂️16,000 people (100 pastors)
Within just 20 days, the seminar drew in over 130,000 attendees, including upwards of 1500 pastors.
What is the reason for the widespread interest in the seminar series? It is the teaching that Shincheonji Church of Jesus preaches, namely, the 'new covenant, the prophecy of the four gospels and the testimony of the fulfilment of the Book of Revelation'.
At every seminar, where Chairman ManHee Lee of Shincheonji Church of Jesus was the main speaker, congregation members with colourful pickets and balloons in hand lined up kilometres from the respective church, and a parade of traditional Korean music and military bands coincided with the arrival of the Chairman, bringing liveliness to the streets and leaving local residents and passersby stunned by the sight.
Chairman Lee, who is 94 years of age, boldly testified the Word of God centred on the Book of Revelation for 60-90 minutes each time. Pastors were taken aback by the word of testimony coming from the lips of the promised pastor and they burst out voices of repentance, saying, “I repent and will now carry out the right faith.”
Chairman Lee emphasised that the fulfilment of the prophetic Book of Revelation that has come true today is testified through one person appointed by God.
Chairman Lee said:-
“God prophesied what would come true, showed it to one person, and explained it to him. It’s not like many people can see it all at once. One person saw the Book of Revelation. How many people have seen it? This person (I, the Chairman) saw everything from Chapter 1, Verse 1 to Chapter 22”
Chairman Lee also said:-
“I need to know who 'I' am in the Book of Revelation, according to the Bible. If you look at Revelation Chapter 7, there are those who are sealed and those who are not. You need to think about whether you have become the reality of one who is truly sealed. You need to be sealed by this shepherd (pastor) whom God has appointed in order to be truly sealed, right? One person saw everything from Chapter 1 to Chapter 22 of Revelation, and one person testified to it. This Bible doesn’t change.”
At most seminars, Chairman Lee would testify the events of most chapters of Revelation and highlighted the relationship between Revelation and the audience, saying, “You must verify, ‘Who am I according to the Bible?’ and ‘Was I truly created according to the Bible?’”
Addressing the pastors in particular, Chairman Lee cited Revelation 22:18-19 and repeatedly urged pastors not to add or subtract from Revelation so that they can avoid being cursed and receive God's blessing of heaven and eternal life. Chairman Lee said, “Having a cursory understanding of the Book of Revelation is insufficient. Since it is written that if you add or subtract from it, you will not be able to enter heaven and will be cursed, you must continue to ask yourself and confirm whether you have added to or subtracted from the Book of Revelation or have mastered it.”
Speaking directly to the pastors in attendance, Chairman Lee said, “If you have a faith that seeks respect or recognition, you become the enemy of God. The Book of Revelation is God’s final work. You must repent, master the Book of Revelation, and teach it.”
Chairman Lee continued:-
“This person not only knows the meaning of Revelation, but also the meaning and reality of Revelation. Yes, even the reality...Trust in the Word of God. I am teaching the word of God, not my own words. It’s not about studying for 10 years to become a doctor of theology to be saved. Where in the Bible does it say that? What God prophesied will become a reality, and when it does so, those who perceive and believe in this Word will be saved.”
Pastors expressed their surprise at the Chairman’s unhindered testimony and said they understood why so many young people in particular are flocking to Shincheonji.
One pastor said:-
“Other churches teach according to their own opinions and the pastor’s opinions, but Shincheonji teaches according to the Bible, so many young people come here. So shouldn’t other churches adopt the Shincheonji model?”
Many pastors expressed their regret for their past false testimony in response to the Chairman's message calling for repentance, and even presented the Chairman with a bouquet of flowers to express their gratitude for the insight into Revelation.
One pastor said:-
“When I look at the Chairman or Shincheonji lecturers, they don’t use a single word from the world. They start with the Bible and end with the Bible. It's incredible. When I occasionally hear news about people I know, evangelists, and large churches, a church that had 4000 members three years ago has less than 1000, and a church that had 500 members has less than 100. When I hear that news, I think, 'Wow, this is not ordinary - Shincheonji continues to grow in number, but Christian churches are decreasing in number. Isn’t there going to be a big change soon?' Oh, pastors, there is a lot to repent for. You need to repent of material things, repent of using your members to do business, and repent of preaching the Word in your own way.”
Another pastor said, “The fact that Shincheonji has grown so rapidly and continues to graduate 100,000 people every year means that it could only be God’s work” and, “If everyone here sees the reality of Shincheonji, testifies to it, and makes it widely known, I think there will be a major tectonic shift in the Christian community.”
Like a train that runs without stopping despite the persecutions, Shincheonji Church of Jesus is running without rest until the whole world knows the true word of Revelation. The powerful cry of the Chairman of Shincheonji of Jesus and the congregation members towards the words of salvation is resonating throughout the nation. There is high anticipation for what kind of changes and reforms the Shincheonji 110,000 Graduation Ceremony, which will be held before the end of this year, will bring to the religious world.
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