Shincheonji Daejeon Church Unites Over 70 Pastors Under Bible Mastery Programme
 |
| Head lecturer Bang-sik Jang of Shincheonji Daejeon Church is giving a lecture at the Bible Mastery Seminar in Okcheon, North Chungcheong Province, Republic of Korea. |
On 24th and 25th April, the 9th “We Are One” Pastors' Seminar was held at Heavenly Hill in Okcheon, Chungbuk Province. The event was hosted by Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony – Daejeon Matthias Tribe. Nearly 70 pastors from Daejeon, Sejong, and the Chungcheong region gathered to deepen their understanding of the Bible and distinguish the work of God from that of Satan.
Understanding God's Work Through the Bible
Tribe leader Bang-sik Jang of Shincheonji Daejeon Church led the seminar. Focusing on key passages from Matthew, John, Galatians, and Hebrews, he underscored the essence of life and the importance of biblical interpretation.
Lecturer Jang explained that heaven is not just a place one goes after death, but rather the fulfilment of God’s promises written in the Bible.
“Only those who recognise the fulfilment of God’s Word can enter heaven,” said Lecturer Jang.
He stressed that failing to understand the Bible leads to a repeated mistake—just as the religious leaders of Jesus’ time failed to recognise Him because they misunderstood Scripture.
Distinguishing Between God’s Work and Satan’s Work
Jang defined “work” (역사) as the act of using someone to carry out a task.
He said:
- God’s work opens the way to salvation through prophecy and fulfilment.
- Satan’s work distorts the truth of the Bible and misleads people, preventing them from receiving salvation.
He pointed to Genesis 3, explaining that the “serpent” is not a literal snake, but a being that twisted God’s Word. Likewise, when Jesus called the Pharisees “brood of vipers,” it revealed the reality of those under Satan’s influence.
Going Beyond the Literal Meaning of Scripture
Jang strongly warned against reading the Bible only literally. He gave examples:
- Though many believe Abraham’s descendant is Isaac, Galatians 3:16 clarifies that the promised seed is Jesus Christ.
- The Temple of Solomon is not just a physical building, but symbolises the eternal temple and kingdom fulfilled through Jesus.
He urged pastors to uncover the hidden meanings in Scripture, which is the key to true faith.
Revelation: The Essential Key to Heaven
Highlighting Revelation as the core of the Bible, Lecturer Jang stated:
“Revelation is a must for anyone who wants to enter heaven.”
He emphasised Revelation 22:18–19, which warns that adding or subtracting from the Word prevents entrance into heaven. Only Shincheonji Church of Jesus, he asserted, teaches Revelation accurately and in fulfilment.
Pastors Share Their Reflections
A pastor from Cheongju shared:
“At first, I misunderstood Shincheonji. But after joining these programmes and engaging in dialogue, my understanding of Revelation changed. I now preach differently.”
Another pastor said:
“I was deeply moved. I realised that Shincheonji members have a profound faith, and I gained a new understanding of Genesis and Revelation through the seminar.”
Embracing Humility to Truly Learn
Jang ended the seminar with a quote from Socrates:
“Admitting you do not know is the beginning of true learning.”
He encouraged all attendees to humbly acknowledge what they don’t know, and to take this as a chance to study Revelation deeply, as we are now living in the time of fulfilment.
A representative of Shincheonji Daejeon Church said:
“This seminar was a meaningful opportunity for pastors to understand the essence of the Bible and to clearly distinguish between God’s work and Satan’s, so they may walk the true path of faith.”
Meanwhile, this seminar was organised as part of the series of touring seminars in the Chungcheong region carried out by Lecturer Bang-sik Jang.
0 comments