Prophecy and Its Fulfillment
As God had commanded, the priests were to wave a sheaf of the first grain before the LORD on the day after the Sabbath (Sunday) so that God would accept their offering.
Lev. 23:10-12 『"When you enter the land I am going to give you and you reap its harvest, bring to the priest a sheaf of the first grain you harvest. He is to wave the sheaf before the LORD so it will be accepted on your behalf; the priest is to wave it on the day after the Sabbath."』
Here, the first grain—the firstfruits—stands for Christ, who was raised from the dead as the firstfruits of those who had fallen asleep.
1 Cor. 15:20 『But Christ had indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.』
The offering to be presented on the Day of Firstfruits, a sheaf of the first grain, was to be brought to God on the day after the Sabbath—that is, Sunday. The firstfruits stand for Christ, so it is only logical that Resurrection Day, when Jesus rose from death, would be on Sunday, the day after the Sabbath.
Mark 16:2-6 『Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?" But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away..."You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here."』
The Day of Firstfruits is the shadow of Resurrection Day. As the Day of Firstfruits was celebrated on the day after the Sabbath, Sunday, so Resurrection Day is to be celebrated on Sunday, in fulfillment of the prophecy. Therefore the Day of Firstfruits, Resurrection Day, is celebrated on Sunday every year. By rising from the dead as the firstfruits of those who had fallen asleep, Jesus became the true offering of the Day of Firstfruits, belonging to the seven feasts of three times.
Matt. 27:52-53 『The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus' resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people.』
In those days, the holy people who had been saved through the gospel became the ripe grains of the wheat harvest, and today, we have become the ripe grains of the last autumn harvest (Ex. 23:16).
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
Father Christ Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother
2010년 5월 16일 일요일
2010년 5월 15일 토요일
Ceremony of The Day of Firstfruits - Ahnsahnghong - Church of God
Ceremony
The word "firstfruits" reveals its meaning. On the day after the Sabbath, the Israelites brought a sheaf of the first grain to the priest, and the priest waved the sheaf before God so that it could be accepted on behalf of the people (Lev. 23: 9-11).
On the same day, in the New Testament times, Jesus gave bread to two disciples who were traveling to a village named Emmaus. After the disciples broke the bread that Jesus had given to them, their spiritual eyes were opened, and they recognized Him (Luke 24:13-35).
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The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
The word "firstfruits" reveals its meaning. On the day after the Sabbath, the Israelites brought a sheaf of the first grain to the priest, and the priest waved the sheaf before God so that it could be accepted on behalf of the people (Lev. 23: 9-11).
On the same day, in the New Testament times, Jesus gave bread to two disciples who were traveling to a village named Emmaus. After the disciples broke the bread that Jesus had given to them, their spiritual eyes were opened, and they recognized Him (Luke 24:13-35).
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The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 5월 13일 목요일
Origin of The Day of Firstfruits - Ahnsahnghong
Origin of The Day of Firstfruits
When the nervous Israelites were being chased by the Egyptian army, God allowed them to cross the Red Sea under His protection, even though they had been so terrified. When God put the Sea—which had been divided—back in its place, the Egyptian army that had pursued them was buried in water. God commanded the Israelites to annually commemorate the day when they had landed on the other side of the Red Sea, so that they might remember God's great power revealed on that day. This is the origin of the Day of Firstfruits (Ex. 14:26-31).
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The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
When the nervous Israelites were being chased by the Egyptian army, God allowed them to cross the Red Sea under His protection, even though they had been so terrified. When God put the Sea—which had been divided—back in its place, the Egyptian army that had pursued them was buried in water. God commanded the Israelites to annually commemorate the day when they had landed on the other side of the Red Sea, so that they might remember God's great power revealed on that day. This is the origin of the Day of Firstfruits (Ex. 14:26-31).
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The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 5월 8일 토요일
All Blessings Come From Mother - Church of God - Ahnsahnghong
All Blessings Come From Mother
First and foremost, I give all glory, all honor, all praise, and all thanks to our Almighty Elohim God who allowed me to visit Korea for the second time. Our merciful Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother had pity on me, and gave me another opportunity to receive water of life directly from the source. Again I give You thanks! To visit Korea is an absolute privilege and tremendous blessing. I had been eagerly waiting to go back to Korea. Finally after 18 long months, Father and Mother allowed me to return to the holy land where Heavenly Mother dwells.
As soon as I saw my Korean brothers and sisters who were waiting for us at the airport, I felt Mother’s love. Mother’s love was radiating off all the brothers and sisters. Mother was earnestly waiting for all Her children to arrive at the Jerusalem Temple. As we took our buses to go see our precious Heavenly Mother, I longed for Mother’s embrace. I anticipated the wondrous blessings that were to come. I thought to myself that I had to make this second trip totally different from my first trip. On my first trip I did not fully fathom Mother’s love. I did not realize that Mother is the source of all blessings. So for this second trip, I had to make my every effort to receive all the blessings that come from Heavenly Mother. Mother blesses us with Her love, eternal life, realization, Holy Spirit, ability to preach, and algok yul-mae (good fruit)!
Finally we arrived at the Jerusalem Temple. Getting off the bus, I saw Heavenly Mother waiting for us with open arms. As we all waited patiently to see Heavenly Mother, we all began to weep so intensely. Mother hid her pain of 6,000 years of separation from Her heavenly children with a warm smile. Finally my turn had come to hug Mother. I wanted to immediately express my infinite love and upmost gratitude to my living God, but I could not get the words out. Mother knew I wanted to say something, so She looked at me and waited for me to speak. Finally I said something in Han-Kook (Korean), “Mother I love You sincerely,” “Thank You for allowing me to visit Korea,” and, “Please forgive my sins.” Mother held me to Her. Then Mother thanked me for coming to see Her. My heart broke in pain in the thought that God was thanking me, the most grievous sinner. Because of my transgressions, God left Her glorious throne in heaven to come down to this lowly earth and to spend a sacrificial life of persecutions and sufferings. I knew at that point that I had to change, so that I could never hurt my Most High God again.
Throughout our entire trip, Heavenly Mother never stopped giving us Her love and the water of life. During one dinner, Mother gave us the water of life for almost one hour. What a true blessing! I remember how much Mother stressed Father’s coming. Mother said Father was right around the corner. Mother desperately wanted us to wake up from our spiritual sleep and prepare ourselves to meet Father without any lack. She also explained to us how glorious heaven would be. As it is written in 1 Cor 2:9, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him.” Mother really wants us to have hope for heaven. Mother said our citizenship is in heaven, so we have to detach ourselves from this world. Mother said if we want to enter Heaven, we have to change ourselves by getting rid of all our arrogance and sinful nature. We have to sacrifice ourselves for brothers and sisters and give in to them. We have to stop judging our brothers and sisters with hurtful words, but instead pray for them. Having hope for heaven, we have to be joyful always, giving thanks in all circumstances. We have to preach harder and find all of our lost heavenly family members.
I will never forget hearing Father’s voice delivering the water of life. In His sermon, Father gave so many praises to Apostle Paul. Apostle Paul considered his life worth nothing, always wanting to complete the tasks that God had given to him. He did everything to please God, not men. He diligently preached the gospel, even to the point of death. He endured all persecutions and sufferings, having the greatest hope for heaven. I truly understood Mother’s will in allowing brothers and sisters to hear Father’s sermon. Mother wants us to be like Apostle Paul in every way. We have to sacrifice our entire lives for Father and Mother. Then we can be true gospel workers like Apostle Paul.
Thanks to Father and Mother, I came to realize so much during my 14-day stay. I realized that we are truly but a drop in a bucket. This earth is a speck of dust compared to the awesome, greater stars and planets that are in our galaxies. We are nothing but a little dot in the universe. Father and Mother left Their heavenly glory and came to this pathetic world to save us. How great and boundless is Elohim’s Love! Among all the realizations I was able to acquire through Mother’s blessing, the most essential one for me was the fact that I had done nothing for the gospel. I was too comfortable with the blessings I had in Zion, that I never realized how much more I could have done for the gospel and how much more glory I could have given to Elohim. I asked myself, ‘How many good fruits did I bear?’ 30? 20? Not even 10. ‘How many house churches did I establish?’ Zero. ‘How obedient was I to Mother’s will?’ Very little. I felt so ashamed to have been called by God to do the gospel work in the San Francisco Zion. How could I stand before God with nothing to show for myself?
I sincerely give all thanks to Father and Mother for allowing me to realize my lack of ability for the gospel work. I now know that I need to do so much more for Father and Mother. Actually Father and Mother are making it so easy for us to receive more blessings. Really we have no excuses to do the gospel work and achieve great results. Father and Mother have given us the Staff of Moses in this age. We can preach by using the Church promo videos or by using our Elohim Academy preaching binders. We can even give out CDs of the New Songs Radio broadcasts. Really if we believe in Mother’s blessings and power, we can do great things and receive a greater reward in heaven.
Mother is the source of blessings in this age. I will truly work hard for the gospel, so that all nations can give praise to our Heavenly Mother as prophesied. I will sleep little as Father did. I will love my brothers and sisters and give in to them as Mother has taught us. Truly I will pay back all of Elohim’s extreme sacrifice and love. I want to go to heaven as soon as possible. I give eternal thanks to our true Shepherds in this age, the Spirit and the Bride, Christ Ahnsahnghong and the New Jerusalem Heavenly Mother. Abuhjee, Eomeoni, sarang-hapnida (Father and Mother, I love You)!
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
First and foremost, I give all glory, all honor, all praise, and all thanks to our Almighty Elohim God who allowed me to visit Korea for the second time. Our merciful Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother had pity on me, and gave me another opportunity to receive water of life directly from the source. Again I give You thanks! To visit Korea is an absolute privilege and tremendous blessing. I had been eagerly waiting to go back to Korea. Finally after 18 long months, Father and Mother allowed me to return to the holy land where Heavenly Mother dwells.
As soon as I saw my Korean brothers and sisters who were waiting for us at the airport, I felt Mother’s love. Mother’s love was radiating off all the brothers and sisters. Mother was earnestly waiting for all Her children to arrive at the Jerusalem Temple. As we took our buses to go see our precious Heavenly Mother, I longed for Mother’s embrace. I anticipated the wondrous blessings that were to come. I thought to myself that I had to make this second trip totally different from my first trip. On my first trip I did not fully fathom Mother’s love. I did not realize that Mother is the source of all blessings. So for this second trip, I had to make my every effort to receive all the blessings that come from Heavenly Mother. Mother blesses us with Her love, eternal life, realization, Holy Spirit, ability to preach, and algok yul-mae (good fruit)!
Finally we arrived at the Jerusalem Temple. Getting off the bus, I saw Heavenly Mother waiting for us with open arms. As we all waited patiently to see Heavenly Mother, we all began to weep so intensely. Mother hid her pain of 6,000 years of separation from Her heavenly children with a warm smile. Finally my turn had come to hug Mother. I wanted to immediately express my infinite love and upmost gratitude to my living God, but I could not get the words out. Mother knew I wanted to say something, so She looked at me and waited for me to speak. Finally I said something in Han-Kook (Korean), “Mother I love You sincerely,” “Thank You for allowing me to visit Korea,” and, “Please forgive my sins.” Mother held me to Her. Then Mother thanked me for coming to see Her. My heart broke in pain in the thought that God was thanking me, the most grievous sinner. Because of my transgressions, God left Her glorious throne in heaven to come down to this lowly earth and to spend a sacrificial life of persecutions and sufferings. I knew at that point that I had to change, so that I could never hurt my Most High God again.
Throughout our entire trip, Heavenly Mother never stopped giving us Her love and the water of life. During one dinner, Mother gave us the water of life for almost one hour. What a true blessing! I remember how much Mother stressed Father’s coming. Mother said Father was right around the corner. Mother desperately wanted us to wake up from our spiritual sleep and prepare ourselves to meet Father without any lack. She also explained to us how glorious heaven would be. As it is written in 1 Cor 2:9, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him.” Mother really wants us to have hope for heaven. Mother said our citizenship is in heaven, so we have to detach ourselves from this world. Mother said if we want to enter Heaven, we have to change ourselves by getting rid of all our arrogance and sinful nature. We have to sacrifice ourselves for brothers and sisters and give in to them. We have to stop judging our brothers and sisters with hurtful words, but instead pray for them. Having hope for heaven, we have to be joyful always, giving thanks in all circumstances. We have to preach harder and find all of our lost heavenly family members.
I will never forget hearing Father’s voice delivering the water of life. In His sermon, Father gave so many praises to Apostle Paul. Apostle Paul considered his life worth nothing, always wanting to complete the tasks that God had given to him. He did everything to please God, not men. He diligently preached the gospel, even to the point of death. He endured all persecutions and sufferings, having the greatest hope for heaven. I truly understood Mother’s will in allowing brothers and sisters to hear Father’s sermon. Mother wants us to be like Apostle Paul in every way. We have to sacrifice our entire lives for Father and Mother. Then we can be true gospel workers like Apostle Paul.
Thanks to Father and Mother, I came to realize so much during my 14-day stay. I realized that we are truly but a drop in a bucket. This earth is a speck of dust compared to the awesome, greater stars and planets that are in our galaxies. We are nothing but a little dot in the universe. Father and Mother left Their heavenly glory and came to this pathetic world to save us. How great and boundless is Elohim’s Love! Among all the realizations I was able to acquire through Mother’s blessing, the most essential one for me was the fact that I had done nothing for the gospel. I was too comfortable with the blessings I had in Zion, that I never realized how much more I could have done for the gospel and how much more glory I could have given to Elohim. I asked myself, ‘How many good fruits did I bear?’ 30? 20? Not even 10. ‘How many house churches did I establish?’ Zero. ‘How obedient was I to Mother’s will?’ Very little. I felt so ashamed to have been called by God to do the gospel work in the San Francisco Zion. How could I stand before God with nothing to show for myself?
I sincerely give all thanks to Father and Mother for allowing me to realize my lack of ability for the gospel work. I now know that I need to do so much more for Father and Mother. Actually Father and Mother are making it so easy for us to receive more blessings. Really we have no excuses to do the gospel work and achieve great results. Father and Mother have given us the Staff of Moses in this age. We can preach by using the Church promo videos or by using our Elohim Academy preaching binders. We can even give out CDs of the New Songs Radio broadcasts. Really if we believe in Mother’s blessings and power, we can do great things and receive a greater reward in heaven.
Mother is the source of blessings in this age. I will truly work hard for the gospel, so that all nations can give praise to our Heavenly Mother as prophesied. I will sleep little as Father did. I will love my brothers and sisters and give in to them as Mother has taught us. Truly I will pay back all of Elohim’s extreme sacrifice and love. I want to go to heaven as soon as possible. I give eternal thanks to our true Shepherds in this age, the Spirit and the Bride, Christ Ahnsahnghong and the New Jerusalem Heavenly Mother. Abuhjee, Eomeoni, sarang-hapnida (Father and Mother, I love You)!
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 5월 5일 수요일
Ahnsahnghong - Let's proclaim God's salvation
Let's proclaim God's salvation
We always need God. Let us live in God's promise and put God in our hearts without forgetting Him. Every day, let's ponder over what God's will and commands are, what God is pleased with, and what God is anxious and worried about.
God expresses His heart by saying, "How distressed I am!" (Lk 12:50). He feels distressed because people do not realize Him even while reading the Bible, feels distressed because they do not interpret this present time even though they see many signs, and also feels distressed because they fail to share in His glory without knowing the prepared blessings and glory of heaven and without doing His will. Thus, there must be so many things that make God distressed.
Let us not keep the good news of salvation to ourselves, but let it be known to all people, so that we can go to heaven together. Recently, scientists have warned against disasters through many convincing proofs. They say that it is a sin against humanity if we know about the impending disaster but do not tell it to people. We must not be criminals by keeping the truth to ourselves, but tell it to all people in the world, as God said, "Give them warning from me." God who dwells in Zion saves us not only from various disasters rampant throughout the world but also from the eternal disaster-punishment in hell where the fire never goes out-and leads us to the kingdom of heaven. So, let's blow the trumpet clearly, telling people to return to Zion and escape disasters (Jer 4:5-6). I earnestly ask you all to have wisdom and insight to foresee the future through all signs small and great, which appear in the world, and to lead all your family, neighbors, friends and relatives to Zion and to the way of salvation.
Please preach the Passover, the good news of salvation, as much as you can. At the time of Moses, when this good news was preached, the Egyptians did not listen to it, while the Israelites listened. What was their fate?
Through the Passover, God distinguishes His people from those who are not. So, God tells us to always have His law, the new covenant, in our hearts. I repeatedly ask all you people of Zion to participate in the salvation of God who leads us to a new heaven and a new earth, and to quickly lead many people around the world, who are living without knowing the way of salvation, to the Church of God where there is the kingdom of heaven, salvation and the truth.
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
We always need God. Let us live in God's promise and put God in our hearts without forgetting Him. Every day, let's ponder over what God's will and commands are, what God is pleased with, and what God is anxious and worried about.
God expresses His heart by saying, "How distressed I am!" (Lk 12:50). He feels distressed because people do not realize Him even while reading the Bible, feels distressed because they do not interpret this present time even though they see many signs, and also feels distressed because they fail to share in His glory without knowing the prepared blessings and glory of heaven and without doing His will. Thus, there must be so many things that make God distressed.
Let us not keep the good news of salvation to ourselves, but let it be known to all people, so that we can go to heaven together. Recently, scientists have warned against disasters through many convincing proofs. They say that it is a sin against humanity if we know about the impending disaster but do not tell it to people. We must not be criminals by keeping the truth to ourselves, but tell it to all people in the world, as God said, "Give them warning from me." God who dwells in Zion saves us not only from various disasters rampant throughout the world but also from the eternal disaster-punishment in hell where the fire never goes out-and leads us to the kingdom of heaven. So, let's blow the trumpet clearly, telling people to return to Zion and escape disasters (Jer 4:5-6). I earnestly ask you all to have wisdom and insight to foresee the future through all signs small and great, which appear in the world, and to lead all your family, neighbors, friends and relatives to Zion and to the way of salvation.
Please preach the Passover, the good news of salvation, as much as you can. At the time of Moses, when this good news was preached, the Egyptians did not listen to it, while the Israelites listened. What was their fate?
Through the Passover, God distinguishes His people from those who are not. So, God tells us to always have His law, the new covenant, in our hearts. I repeatedly ask all you people of Zion to participate in the salvation of God who leads us to a new heaven and a new earth, and to quickly lead many people around the world, who are living without knowing the way of salvation, to the Church of God where there is the kingdom of heaven, salvation and the truth.
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 5월 3일 월요일
Ahnsahnghong - Salvation given to the people of Zion
Salvation given to the people of Zion
God helps the people of Zion and saves them. The Bible teaches that those who dwell in Zion are God's true people. God has promised to dwell in Zion and to become the God of the people of Zion.
Ps 51:16 『"I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand-I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people.' "』
Isa 33:20-24 『Look upon Zion, the city of our festivals; your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful abode, a tent that will not be moved; its stakes will never be pulled up, nor any of its ropes broken. There the LORD will be our Mighty One. It will be like a place of broad rivers and streams. No galley with oars will ride them, no mighty ship will sail them. For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us. . . . and the sins of those who dwell there will be forgiven.』
Zion is the place where God's appointed feasts are celebrated. It is only the Church of God that keeps the feasts of the new covenant on this earth. So, this place where we've come to now is the very Zion.
Since God is the King and Savior of Zion, we must entrust God with our salvation. Even though all kinds of disasters are now rampant throughout the world, God will save us because He is our King.
Jer 31:31-34 『"The time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. . . . This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest," declares the LORD. "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."』
God has become the God of the people who have His law, the new covenant, in their hearts and keep it. God, the Maker of heaven and earth, who saves His people from disasters even when a thousand or ten thousand fall at their side, is the God who dwells in Zion-the God of the people who keep the new covenant.
Only the people who engrave God's law in their hearts and keep it and who trust in God and revere Him will be saved from all disasters in these last days. God guards and protects the people of Zion until the end. It is God who protected the Israelites so that not one of them would lose a single hair from their heads when the plagues came upon all the land of Egypt. It is also God who declared His law in Zion and commanded His people not to forget the Passover of the new covenant but to keep it for the generations to come.
Now God shows human beings many signs through which He tells them to return to Zion without hesitation. We, who look at the lamp of prophecy, should always trust in God's deliverance and follow only the teachings of Elohim to the end, giving thanks, glory and praise to God all the time.
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
God helps the people of Zion and saves them. The Bible teaches that those who dwell in Zion are God's true people. God has promised to dwell in Zion and to become the God of the people of Zion.
Ps 51:16 『"I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand-I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people.' "』
Isa 33:20-24 『Look upon Zion, the city of our festivals; your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful abode, a tent that will not be moved; its stakes will never be pulled up, nor any of its ropes broken. There the LORD will be our Mighty One. It will be like a place of broad rivers and streams. No galley with oars will ride them, no mighty ship will sail them. For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us. . . . and the sins of those who dwell there will be forgiven.』
Zion is the place where God's appointed feasts are celebrated. It is only the Church of God that keeps the feasts of the new covenant on this earth. So, this place where we've come to now is the very Zion.
Since God is the King and Savior of Zion, we must entrust God with our salvation. Even though all kinds of disasters are now rampant throughout the world, God will save us because He is our King.
Jer 31:31-34 『"The time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. . . . This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest," declares the LORD. "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."』
God has become the God of the people who have His law, the new covenant, in their hearts and keep it. God, the Maker of heaven and earth, who saves His people from disasters even when a thousand or ten thousand fall at their side, is the God who dwells in Zion-the God of the people who keep the new covenant.
Only the people who engrave God's law in their hearts and keep it and who trust in God and revere Him will be saved from all disasters in these last days. God guards and protects the people of Zion until the end. It is God who protected the Israelites so that not one of them would lose a single hair from their heads when the plagues came upon all the land of Egypt. It is also God who declared His law in Zion and commanded His people not to forget the Passover of the new covenant but to keep it for the generations to come.
Now God shows human beings many signs through which He tells them to return to Zion without hesitation. We, who look at the lamp of prophecy, should always trust in God's deliverance and follow only the teachings of Elohim to the end, giving thanks, glory and praise to God all the time.
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 4월 28일 수요일
Ahnsahnghong - No disaster will come near those whose help is God
No disaster will come near those whose help is God
God is our Shepherd and our Savior. He is the only One we can trust.
Ps 91:1-11 『He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. . . . A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you make the Most High your dwelling-even the LORD, who is my refuge-then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.』
These are the words of comfort that God has given to those who live in His promise. The Bible tells us that God saves us, His children, even from the deadly pestilence (an infectious disease) and sends His angels to guide and protect us in all our ways, so no disaster will come near us although a thousand or ten thousand may fall at our side.
When disasters become more severe and things beyond human capacity happen unexpectedly, who can we trust? Please think carefully about who can help us escape disasters.
Ps 121:1-2 『I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.』
Ps 127:1 『Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.』
It is Elohim who created the heavens and the earth. Nothing or no one except God can save us, and no matter how hard humans try to carry out things, unless God is with them, all their efforts are in vain. When Elohim our Creators lead us and we obey Their will, everything can be accomplished flawlessly.
We must not forget our Heavenly Father and Mother who help us and carry out the work of salvation, nor should we betray Their love. Running toward the glory of heaven, let's powerfully preach the good news of salvation to all the wretched souls who are heading towards destruction.
Ps 146:1-5 『Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. . . . I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God.』
No matter how strong and powerful a man may be, the moment will surely come when he will be as nothing at all. The Bible prophesies that on God's appointed day the warriors will cry out bitterly, the king and the officials will lose heart and men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world (Zep 1:14; Jer 4:9; Lk 21:26). So, blessed is the person who trusts only in God, not relying on men.
God is the only solution in this age of disaster. Since Elohim will save us from all difficulties and disasters, we, children of God, should put our hope in Elohim at Zion where They dwell and give glory and praise to Them.
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
God is our Shepherd and our Savior. He is the only One we can trust.
Ps 91:1-11 『He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. . . . A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you make the Most High your dwelling-even the LORD, who is my refuge-then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.』
These are the words of comfort that God has given to those who live in His promise. The Bible tells us that God saves us, His children, even from the deadly pestilence (an infectious disease) and sends His angels to guide and protect us in all our ways, so no disaster will come near us although a thousand or ten thousand may fall at our side.
When disasters become more severe and things beyond human capacity happen unexpectedly, who can we trust? Please think carefully about who can help us escape disasters.
Ps 121:1-2 『I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.』
Ps 127:1 『Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.』
It is Elohim who created the heavens and the earth. Nothing or no one except God can save us, and no matter how hard humans try to carry out things, unless God is with them, all their efforts are in vain. When Elohim our Creators lead us and we obey Their will, everything can be accomplished flawlessly.
We must not forget our Heavenly Father and Mother who help us and carry out the work of salvation, nor should we betray Their love. Running toward the glory of heaven, let's powerfully preach the good news of salvation to all the wretched souls who are heading towards destruction.
Ps 146:1-5 『Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. . . . I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God.』
No matter how strong and powerful a man may be, the moment will surely come when he will be as nothing at all. The Bible prophesies that on God's appointed day the warriors will cry out bitterly, the king and the officials will lose heart and men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world (Zep 1:14; Jer 4:9; Lk 21:26). So, blessed is the person who trusts only in God, not relying on men.
God is the only solution in this age of disaster. Since Elohim will save us from all difficulties and disasters, we, children of God, should put our hope in Elohim at Zion where They dwell and give glory and praise to Them.
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 4월 25일 일요일
Ahnsahnghong - God will Save Us!
God Will Save Us
Now we live in a prophetic age when God's care and protection are needed much more than ever before.
In regard to Influenza A/H1N1, the South Korean Government raised its flu alert status to the highest "red" level in early November, and is struggling to develop countermeasures against the flu. A few months ago, the WHO and many countries in the world already declared the H1N1 flu to be a global "pandemic," raising its alert level to 6, the highest phase. The US even declared a national emergency for the flu pandemic.
At a time when disasters are rampant, God's people need God's saving hand more than anything else. So, now let's take some time to review the teachings about God's salvation through the Bible.
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
Now we live in a prophetic age when God's care and protection are needed much more than ever before.
In regard to Influenza A/H1N1, the South Korean Government raised its flu alert status to the highest "red" level in early November, and is struggling to develop countermeasures against the flu. A few months ago, the WHO and many countries in the world already declared the H1N1 flu to be a global "pandemic," raising its alert level to 6, the highest phase. The US even declared a national emergency for the flu pandemic.
At a time when disasters are rampant, God's people need God's saving hand more than anything else. So, now let's take some time to review the teachings about God's salvation through the Bible.
The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 4월 20일 화요일
Ahnsahnghong - Elohim God Revealed in the Book of Isaiah - Church of God
Elohim God Revealed in the Book of Isaiah
We can confirm the existence of Elohim God through the book of Isaiah as well.
Isa. 6:8 『Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"』
When God was searching for a man to preach His words, God said, "Who will go for us?" instead of saying, "Who will go for me?" This reveals that not only the Father was working, but that there was a Mother who was working as well.
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The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
We can confirm the existence of Elohim God through the book of Isaiah as well.
Isa. 6:8 『Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"』
When God was searching for a man to preach His words, God said, "Who will go for us?" instead of saying, "Who will go for me?" This reveals that not only the Father was working, but that there was a Mother who was working as well.
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The world mission society church of God believes in God the Father Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 4월 14일 수요일
Church of God world mission society - Children of the Free Woman - Ahnsahnghong
Children of the Free Woman
Apostle Paul testified that we are the children of promise, the children of the free woman, because we have been given the promise of eternal life from our heavenly Mother.
Gal. 4:28 『Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.』
Gal. 4:31 『Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman.』
If we are the children of the free woman, what should we call Her? We should call Her our "Mother."
We cannot have eternal life unless we receive the heavenly Mother. Eternal life, which God has promised us, is given through the heavenly Mother.
In this last age, we need our Jerusalem Mother who has been established by Christ Ahnsahnghong—the Second Coming Jesus. Let us believe in Christ Ahnsahnghong, the Holy Spirit, and in Jerusalem Mother, the Bride, so that we can receive eternal life.
Apostle Paul testified that we are the children of promise, the children of the free woman, because we have been given the promise of eternal life from our heavenly Mother.
Gal. 4:28 『Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.』
Gal. 4:31 『Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman.』
If we are the children of the free woman, what should we call Her? We should call Her our "Mother."
We cannot have eternal life unless we receive the heavenly Mother. Eternal life, which God has promised us, is given through the heavenly Mother.
In this last age, we need our Jerusalem Mother who has been established by Christ Ahnsahnghong—the Second Coming Jesus. Let us believe in Christ Ahnsahnghong, the Holy Spirit, and in Jerusalem Mother, the Bride, so that we can receive eternal life.
2010년 3월 27일 토요일
World mission society Church of God- God’s Two Images
God’s Two Images
Let us study through the Bible to discover the existence of our spiritual Mother.
Gen. 1:26-27 『Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness..." So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.』
The above verse states that God has two images—a male image and a female image. Until now, we have only known and called upon the male image of God: "Father." Then how should we call upon the female image of God? Logically, we should refer to God's female image as "Mother." This is why God had said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness."
The word "us" is a plural term. "Elohim," the Hebrew word used in place of "God" in Genesis 1:26, directly translates to "Gods," the plural form of the word "God." Therefore, the references to "us" in the book of Genesis refer to God the Father and God the Mother. Some say that the word "us" in this verse indicates God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. If this argument is correct, there should be three types of people in the world—those who were made in the image of God the Father, those who resemble the image of God the Son, and those created in the image of the Holy Spirit. However, on this earth there are only two types of people: men and women. However, the "Gods" mentioned in Genesis 1:26 are the male image of God and the female image of God—God the Father and God the Mother.
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World mission society Church of God believes in God the Fahter Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
Let us study through the Bible to discover the existence of our spiritual Mother.
Gen. 1:26-27 『Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness..." So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.』
The above verse states that God has two images—a male image and a female image. Until now, we have only known and called upon the male image of God: "Father." Then how should we call upon the female image of God? Logically, we should refer to God's female image as "Mother." This is why God had said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness."
The word "us" is a plural term. "Elohim," the Hebrew word used in place of "God" in Genesis 1:26, directly translates to "Gods," the plural form of the word "God." Therefore, the references to "us" in the book of Genesis refer to God the Father and God the Mother. Some say that the word "us" in this verse indicates God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. If this argument is correct, there should be three types of people in the world—those who were made in the image of God the Father, those who resemble the image of God the Son, and those created in the image of the Holy Spirit. However, on this earth there are only two types of people: men and women. However, the "Gods" mentioned in Genesis 1:26 are the male image of God and the female image of God—God the Father and God the Mother.
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World mission society Church of God believes in God the Fahter Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 3월 23일 화요일
World mission society Church of God - Jerusalem Mother
Jerusalem Mother
The Church of God only follows the teachings of the Bible and believes in the Second Coming Christ Ahnsahnghong and Jerusalem Mother.
In the Bible, God is referred to through plural terms instead of singular terms, and it is written that God has a male image and a female image. Therefore, God exists in the male image and in the female image.
Have you ever thought about why we call God our Father?
It is written that God's invisible qualities have been clearly seen and can be understood through what has been made (Rom. 1:20). Is there any creature that is given life through only their father, alone, without a mother being present?
We need to study this matter carefully.
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World mission society Church of God believes in God the Father Christ Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
The Church of God only follows the teachings of the Bible and believes in the Second Coming Christ Ahnsahnghong and Jerusalem Mother.
In the Bible, God is referred to through plural terms instead of singular terms, and it is written that God has a male image and a female image. Therefore, God exists in the male image and in the female image.
Have you ever thought about why we call God our Father?
It is written that God's invisible qualities have been clearly seen and can be understood through what has been made (Rom. 1:20). Is there any creature that is given life through only their father, alone, without a mother being present?
We need to study this matter carefully.
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World mission society Church of God believes in God the Father Christ Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 3월 17일 수요일
World mission society - The Apostle Paul's Thoughts About the "Spirit" - Ahnsahnghong
The Apostle Paul's Thoughts About the "Spirit"
We try to understand the apostles' minds because their thoughts were established by Jesus' teachings. The apostles understood that our flesh is merely the house of our spirit.
2 Cor. 5:1 『Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed [if our flesh dies], we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.』
Our spirit lives in a temporary earthly tent?our flesh?now, but it will live in an eternal house that God has built for us.
2 Cor. 5:6 『Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord....We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.』
In this letter, the Apostle Paul says that the Lord [Jesus] dwells in the world of spirit and that we dwell in the world of flesh. Thus we are away from the Lord as long as we are in the body. The Apostle Paul also reveals that he, and the rest of the saints, would prefer to be away from their bodies and at home with the Lord.
In the above verses, what is the entity that dwells in the body and then leaves the body? Paul's spirit, the very essence of Paul, is the one who wants to leave the body. The body he wore was not the essence of his life, but instead, Paul's spirit?dwelling within his body?was his true self. To say it again, the Apostle Paul lived not for the temporary life in his earthly tent [his flesh], but he longed for the life that he would live in the eternal house. God would give him this everlasting home only after his spirit left its earthly tent.
The Apostle Paul wrote similarly in a letter to the saints in Philippi.
Phil. 1:21-24 『For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain....I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.』
Paul's words, "We...would prefer to be away from the body," in the book of 2 Corinthians 5:6 and the words, "I desire to depart," in the book of Philippians chapter one, have the same meanings. "To be away," or "to depart," means to leave the body. What is the entity that dwells in the body or leaves it? It is Paul's spirit, the true essence of Paul.
Paul revealed that it was more necessary for the saints that he remained in his body. If Paul were to leave his body [if he were to die], he would go to Christ; thus it was good for him to leave the body. If he remained in the body, however, it was good for the saints because then he could teach them the truth of God and guide them down the right path.
Paul also uttered a revelation that God had shown him in another letter to the Church in Corinth.
2 Cor. 12:1 『I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know?God knows. And I know that this man?whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows.』
When Paul saw this revelation, he said twice, "...whether I [my spirit] was in the body or out of the body I do not know?God knows."
According to this verse, did the Apostle Paul think that the spirit existed as a separate entity from the body, or did he believe that the spirit did not exist?
If the Apostle Paul believed that the spirit did not exist, could he have said, "Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know?God knows"...? When Paul saw this revelation?describing himself as "a man" he knew (speaking in the third person)?he didn't know whether his spirit had traveled out of the body, or if he had gone to such a paradise in his flesh.
World mission society belives in Christ Ahnsahnghong.
We try to understand the apostles' minds because their thoughts were established by Jesus' teachings. The apostles understood that our flesh is merely the house of our spirit.
2 Cor. 5:1 『Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed [if our flesh dies], we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.』
Our spirit lives in a temporary earthly tent?our flesh?now, but it will live in an eternal house that God has built for us.
2 Cor. 5:6 『Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord....We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.』
In this letter, the Apostle Paul says that the Lord [Jesus] dwells in the world of spirit and that we dwell in the world of flesh. Thus we are away from the Lord as long as we are in the body. The Apostle Paul also reveals that he, and the rest of the saints, would prefer to be away from their bodies and at home with the Lord.
In the above verses, what is the entity that dwells in the body and then leaves the body? Paul's spirit, the very essence of Paul, is the one who wants to leave the body. The body he wore was not the essence of his life, but instead, Paul's spirit?dwelling within his body?was his true self. To say it again, the Apostle Paul lived not for the temporary life in his earthly tent [his flesh], but he longed for the life that he would live in the eternal house. God would give him this everlasting home only after his spirit left its earthly tent.
The Apostle Paul wrote similarly in a letter to the saints in Philippi.
Phil. 1:21-24 『For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain....I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.』
Paul's words, "We...would prefer to be away from the body," in the book of 2 Corinthians 5:6 and the words, "I desire to depart," in the book of Philippians chapter one, have the same meanings. "To be away," or "to depart," means to leave the body. What is the entity that dwells in the body or leaves it? It is Paul's spirit, the true essence of Paul.
Paul revealed that it was more necessary for the saints that he remained in his body. If Paul were to leave his body [if he were to die], he would go to Christ; thus it was good for him to leave the body. If he remained in the body, however, it was good for the saints because then he could teach them the truth of God and guide them down the right path.
Paul also uttered a revelation that God had shown him in another letter to the Church in Corinth.
2 Cor. 12:1 『I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know?God knows. And I know that this man?whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows.』
When Paul saw this revelation, he said twice, "...whether I [my spirit] was in the body or out of the body I do not know?God knows."
According to this verse, did the Apostle Paul think that the spirit existed as a separate entity from the body, or did he believe that the spirit did not exist?
If the Apostle Paul believed that the spirit did not exist, could he have said, "Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know?God knows"...? When Paul saw this revelation?describing himself as "a man" he knew (speaking in the third person)?he didn't know whether his spirit had traveled out of the body, or if he had gone to such a paradise in his flesh.
World mission society belives in Christ Ahnsahnghong.
2010년 3월 10일 수요일
Because Elohim Are With Us - Ahnsahnghong
Because Elohim Are With Us
NATION | USANAME | Tiffany FordI'd like to begin my fragrance of Zion with deep thanks, praise, honor and glory to my Heavenly Father and Mother. I learned through this trip to Korea that all things are possible through Elohim God, and Their unfailing, unconditional perfect love. Father and Mother love us so much and are always taking care of us. I learned about Father and Mother's love back in May, 2008.
As soon as I learned about Father's second coming, I wanted to meet Him. Then I heard that he already went back up to heaven, for which I was pretty sad. Soon after learning about Father, I learned about Mother and heard that She is still with us! My mind and heart were already made up. I was going to see my Mother.
Months had went by and so did the summer trip to Korea. Even though I wasn't able to go to that trip, I still prayed earnestly that I could go in October. As the months went by and the October trip grew closer, it looked impossible for me to go because financially things were tough, but I had faith that if it is Father and Mother's will, I will be able to go. Somehow, after finding out through my bank and old car insurance company that I had canceled with five months ago was still taking money out of my account, I was able to get reimbursed in full from that company that was almost the exact amount of the plane ticket. I was going to Korea!
Leaving San Diego was actually bittersweet for me. Let's just say I wasn't necessarily excited about leaving my 9 month old son Cameron behind for the first time, but Father and Mother took care of him. A wonderful brother and sister from Zion looked after him. Thanks to them and, of course, Father and Mother, this was possible. Leaving Cameron made me realize how Mother must have felt when we had to leave Her and Father in heaven because of our sins, and how She must feel every time brothers and sisters leave after visiting Her in Korea.
The plane ride to Korea seemed like forever. To pass the time, all of us, brothers and sisters, preached to those who were around us. We were on fire! It was amazing! We were so excited to see Mother that if we personally had wings we'd fly to Her ourselves!
Arriving at the airport in Korea, we were greeted by many of our loving Korean brothers and sisters. They lavished us, brothers and sisters from all over the world, with hugs and gifts and with Mother's love. The joy that I felt made my eyes well up with tears. It felt like.. home!
Getting off the bus, I was suddenly greeted by our heavenly Mother. It was a shock! I wasn't expecting Her right when I came off the bus. I thought to myself, "This can't be real; this must be a dream!" Absolutely not a dream! I finally realized once Mother embraced me in Her arms for the first time in many, many years. Mother's life and Her teachings were present throughout the whole trip. Everyone could feel the amazing power of the love of Mother!
The Korean brothers and sisters set such a wonderful example for all of us. Even though at times we may have stumbled in our ways, yet with a smile and loving gestures they overlooked our faults!
I couldn't help but to also put Mother's teachings into practice by serving my brothers and sisters. I thought, 'If I take care of brothers and sister's plates at our Zion, then why not put the teachings in the presence of God Almighty?' Even God our Mother served us. At lunch Mother served us. She served us soup. Each individual was personally served by our God. Constantly She always humbles Herself in so many ways all the time. When She would speak, the whole world stood still.
I smiled so much, filled with joy, that my face started to get sore! Even with so much joy inside, there was a virus that tried to get the best of a couple of sisters and I, but of course, Mother's love and care always prevails. By the next day, after Mother's prayer for us, the sisters and I felt better. That morning, the appetite I had lost due to the virus came right back. The battle with the virus ended, yet the battle with my diabetes continued. I was going through insulin like water because of the time difference and the way my insulin's work. I never thought I'd run out. The last thing I wanted to do was create a whole bunch of worry. To make the long story short, I let a Missionary know. The next thing I knew I was going to see a doctor and within only 25min I had the insulin, which my life depends on; it was in my hands! Yes, the situation without that medicine could have been very scary. I could not believe how easy it was to get my insulin. I'm a foreigner, a military wife, miles and miles from San Diego, yet only God could have made this impossible situation possible. Even in San Diego, it takes two hours or more to get my prescription filled. Thanks to Father and Mother, I was able to have the insulin I depend so much on. Of course, my blood sugar level got better. I felt better. Without Father and Mother's love and sacrifice, we would not be here today. Through trials and tribulations, when we endure, we learn and become stronger, stronger in faith. We appreciate so much more. Arrogance disappears, and love, faith, compassion dwells within our hearts. Father and Mother give us wings to soar like eagles. We can do anything with our Elohim Gods guiding us!
Without worry about my diabetes, I could enjoy the rest of the short time left with Mother. She took a group of us, brothers and sisters, to show us the life Father lived. Compared to the way Father lived, we live in luxury. The simple things like electricity, pens and pencils, microwaves for a quick meal were nowhere to be found in the life Father and Mother lived. Mother sat with us and read us scriptures from the Bible in a small, small dark room lit only by a lamp with oil. Each one of us got a scripture read to us. Mother read, "Endure present sufferings!" It was a moment I'll carry in my memories always. The most rewarding moment with Mother was when we were all given the privilege to preach to Mother. Something amazing happened to me. With my own lack of confidence, I thought I wouldn't be able to preach in front of sisters, let alone preach in front of Heavenly Mother, who is God Almighty. We were the next in line to preach in front of Mother. Amongst our group it was decided that I would preach first since I had everything ready because I was practicing. To be honest, the whole visit I was so nervous to preach in front of Mother; but see that's just it! I myself wasn't preaching. I had said a little prayer before I began. In the presence of God, I began to preach "Heavenly Family and Earthly Family." All the anxiety and insecurity slipped away, and an ocean of warmth, assurance, confidence and an urgency to share this precious news washed over me. It was life; I had stepped aside myself and someone who was bold, strong and knowledgeable was preaching. It was amazing! It felt like I could do the impossible! Mother's smile, so comforting, so attentive, even though She probably heard this sermon thousands upon thousands of times! The expression on Mother's face you'd never know! I was so happy after preaching. The smile on Mother's face and Her love made my heart swell with utter happiness. I knew from then on I would never be satisfied with myself, or anything for that matter if I didn't preach. From then on I was so anxious to get back to San Diego to preach-to bring lost brothers and sisters into Mother's arms.
We went to the tower that overlooks all of Seoul, Korea. Amazing how within 60 years Seoul developed from a poor city into a rich one with towering buildings upon buildings, thriving with economical growth. How far Farther and Mother walked and climbed to save Their children-to get to where we are today! Thank You, Father and Mother! Only God can do something like that! They truly love us. I had learned so much through this trip. I never knew how I could love and care for some many people, whom I had only known for less than 10 days. When we parted to go back home or our temporary home, it tore my heart in two. Not only that but to leave Mother! I didn't want to leave anyone, but I knew my mission, what I had to do, my purpose! I knew I would see my overseas brothers and sisters again. Back home in heaven, together again all of us!
Thank You, Father and Mother, for opening my spiritual eyes to know and understand Your love and sacrifice, and for allowing me to overcome obstacles in this life, so I can learn and endure. I'm so honored to walk in the path that You have set out for me!
NATION | USANAME | Tiffany FordI'd like to begin my fragrance of Zion with deep thanks, praise, honor and glory to my Heavenly Father and Mother. I learned through this trip to Korea that all things are possible through Elohim God, and Their unfailing, unconditional perfect love. Father and Mother love us so much and are always taking care of us. I learned about Father and Mother's love back in May, 2008.
As soon as I learned about Father's second coming, I wanted to meet Him. Then I heard that he already went back up to heaven, for which I was pretty sad. Soon after learning about Father, I learned about Mother and heard that She is still with us! My mind and heart were already made up. I was going to see my Mother.
Months had went by and so did the summer trip to Korea. Even though I wasn't able to go to that trip, I still prayed earnestly that I could go in October. As the months went by and the October trip grew closer, it looked impossible for me to go because financially things were tough, but I had faith that if it is Father and Mother's will, I will be able to go. Somehow, after finding out through my bank and old car insurance company that I had canceled with five months ago was still taking money out of my account, I was able to get reimbursed in full from that company that was almost the exact amount of the plane ticket. I was going to Korea!
Leaving San Diego was actually bittersweet for me. Let's just say I wasn't necessarily excited about leaving my 9 month old son Cameron behind for the first time, but Father and Mother took care of him. A wonderful brother and sister from Zion looked after him. Thanks to them and, of course, Father and Mother, this was possible. Leaving Cameron made me realize how Mother must have felt when we had to leave Her and Father in heaven because of our sins, and how She must feel every time brothers and sisters leave after visiting Her in Korea.
The plane ride to Korea seemed like forever. To pass the time, all of us, brothers and sisters, preached to those who were around us. We were on fire! It was amazing! We were so excited to see Mother that if we personally had wings we'd fly to Her ourselves!
Arriving at the airport in Korea, we were greeted by many of our loving Korean brothers and sisters. They lavished us, brothers and sisters from all over the world, with hugs and gifts and with Mother's love. The joy that I felt made my eyes well up with tears. It felt like.. home!
Getting off the bus, I was suddenly greeted by our heavenly Mother. It was a shock! I wasn't expecting Her right when I came off the bus. I thought to myself, "This can't be real; this must be a dream!" Absolutely not a dream! I finally realized once Mother embraced me in Her arms for the first time in many, many years. Mother's life and Her teachings were present throughout the whole trip. Everyone could feel the amazing power of the love of Mother!
The Korean brothers and sisters set such a wonderful example for all of us. Even though at times we may have stumbled in our ways, yet with a smile and loving gestures they overlooked our faults!
I couldn't help but to also put Mother's teachings into practice by serving my brothers and sisters. I thought, 'If I take care of brothers and sister's plates at our Zion, then why not put the teachings in the presence of God Almighty?' Even God our Mother served us. At lunch Mother served us. She served us soup. Each individual was personally served by our God. Constantly She always humbles Herself in so many ways all the time. When She would speak, the whole world stood still.
I smiled so much, filled with joy, that my face started to get sore! Even with so much joy inside, there was a virus that tried to get the best of a couple of sisters and I, but of course, Mother's love and care always prevails. By the next day, after Mother's prayer for us, the sisters and I felt better. That morning, the appetite I had lost due to the virus came right back. The battle with the virus ended, yet the battle with my diabetes continued. I was going through insulin like water because of the time difference and the way my insulin's work. I never thought I'd run out. The last thing I wanted to do was create a whole bunch of worry. To make the long story short, I let a Missionary know. The next thing I knew I was going to see a doctor and within only 25min I had the insulin, which my life depends on; it was in my hands! Yes, the situation without that medicine could have been very scary. I could not believe how easy it was to get my insulin. I'm a foreigner, a military wife, miles and miles from San Diego, yet only God could have made this impossible situation possible. Even in San Diego, it takes two hours or more to get my prescription filled. Thanks to Father and Mother, I was able to have the insulin I depend so much on. Of course, my blood sugar level got better. I felt better. Without Father and Mother's love and sacrifice, we would not be here today. Through trials and tribulations, when we endure, we learn and become stronger, stronger in faith. We appreciate so much more. Arrogance disappears, and love, faith, compassion dwells within our hearts. Father and Mother give us wings to soar like eagles. We can do anything with our Elohim Gods guiding us!
Without worry about my diabetes, I could enjoy the rest of the short time left with Mother. She took a group of us, brothers and sisters, to show us the life Father lived. Compared to the way Father lived, we live in luxury. The simple things like electricity, pens and pencils, microwaves for a quick meal were nowhere to be found in the life Father and Mother lived. Mother sat with us and read us scriptures from the Bible in a small, small dark room lit only by a lamp with oil. Each one of us got a scripture read to us. Mother read, "Endure present sufferings!" It was a moment I'll carry in my memories always. The most rewarding moment with Mother was when we were all given the privilege to preach to Mother. Something amazing happened to me. With my own lack of confidence, I thought I wouldn't be able to preach in front of sisters, let alone preach in front of Heavenly Mother, who is God Almighty. We were the next in line to preach in front of Mother. Amongst our group it was decided that I would preach first since I had everything ready because I was practicing. To be honest, the whole visit I was so nervous to preach in front of Mother; but see that's just it! I myself wasn't preaching. I had said a little prayer before I began. In the presence of God, I began to preach "Heavenly Family and Earthly Family." All the anxiety and insecurity slipped away, and an ocean of warmth, assurance, confidence and an urgency to share this precious news washed over me. It was life; I had stepped aside myself and someone who was bold, strong and knowledgeable was preaching. It was amazing! It felt like I could do the impossible! Mother's smile, so comforting, so attentive, even though She probably heard this sermon thousands upon thousands of times! The expression on Mother's face you'd never know! I was so happy after preaching. The smile on Mother's face and Her love made my heart swell with utter happiness. I knew from then on I would never be satisfied with myself, or anything for that matter if I didn't preach. From then on I was so anxious to get back to San Diego to preach-to bring lost brothers and sisters into Mother's arms.
We went to the tower that overlooks all of Seoul, Korea. Amazing how within 60 years Seoul developed from a poor city into a rich one with towering buildings upon buildings, thriving with economical growth. How far Farther and Mother walked and climbed to save Their children-to get to where we are today! Thank You, Father and Mother! Only God can do something like that! They truly love us. I had learned so much through this trip. I never knew how I could love and care for some many people, whom I had only known for less than 10 days. When we parted to go back home or our temporary home, it tore my heart in two. Not only that but to leave Mother! I didn't want to leave anyone, but I knew my mission, what I had to do, my purpose! I knew I would see my overseas brothers and sisters again. Back home in heaven, together again all of us!
Thank You, Father and Mother, for opening my spiritual eyes to know and understand Your love and sacrifice, and for allowing me to overcome obstacles in this life, so I can learn and endure. I'm so honored to walk in the path that You have set out for me!
2010년 3월 9일 화요일
Because Elohim Are With Us- Ahnsahnghong
Because Elohim Are With Us
I'd like to begin my fragrance of Zion with deep thanks, praise, honor and glory to my Heavenly Father and Mother. I learned through this trip to Korea that all things are possible through Elohim God, and Their unfailing, unconditional perfect love. Father and Mother love us so much and are always taking care of us. I learned about Father and Mother's love back in May, 2008.
As soon as I learned about Father's second coming, I wanted to meet Him. Then I heard that he already went back up to heaven, for which I was pretty sad. Soon after learning about Father, I learned about Mother and heard that She is still with us! My mind and heart were already made up. I was going to see my Mother.
Months had went by and so did the summer trip to Korea. Even though I wasn't able to go to that trip, I still prayed earnestly that I could go in October. As the months went by and the October trip grew closer, it looked impossible for me to go because financially things were tough, but I had faith that if it is Father and Mother's will, I will be able to go. Somehow, after finding out through my bank and old car insurance company that I had canceled with five months ago was still taking money out of my account, I was able to get reimbursed in full from that company that was almost the exact amount of the plane ticket. I was going to Korea!
Leaving San Diego was actually bittersweet for me. Let's just say I wasn't necessarily excited about leaving my 9 month old son Cameron behind for the first time, but Father and Mother took care of him. A wonderful brother and sister from Zion looked after him. Thanks to them and, of course, Father and Mother, this was possible. Leaving Cameron made me realize how Mother must have felt when we had to leave Her and Father in heaven because of our sins, and how She must feel every time brothers and sisters leave after visiting Her in Korea.
The plane ride to Korea seemed like forever. To pass the time, all of us, brothers and sisters, preached to those who were around us. We were on fire! It was amazing! We were so excited to see Mother that if we personally had wings we'd fly to Her ourselves!
Arriving at the airport in Korea, we were greeted by many of our loving Korean brothers and sisters. They lavished us, brothers and sisters from all over the world, with hugs and gifts and with Mother's love. The joy that I felt made my eyes well up with tears. It felt like.. home!
Getting off the bus, I was suddenly greeted by our heavenly Mother. It was a shock! I wasn't expecting Her right when I came off the bus. I thought to myself, "This can't be real; this must be a dream!" Absolutely not a dream! I finally realized once Mother embraced me in Her arms for the first time in many, many years. Mother's life and Her teachings were present throughout the whole trip. Everyone could feel the amazing power of the love of Mother!
The Korean brothers and sisters set such a wonderful example for all of us. Even though at times we may have stumbled in our ways, yet with a smile and loving gestures they overlooked our faults!
I couldn't help but to also put Mother's teachings into practice by serving my brothers and sisters. I thought, 'If I take care of brothers and sister's plates at our Zion, then why not put the teachings in the presence of God Almighty?' Even God our Mother served us. At lunch Mother served us. She served us soup. Each individual was personally served by our God. Constantly She always humbles Herself in so many ways all the time. When She would speak, the whole world stood still.
I smiled so much, filled with joy, that my face started to get sore! Even with so much joy inside, there was a virus that tried to get the best of a couple of sisters and I, but of course, Mother's love and care always prevails. By the next day, after Mother's prayer for us, the sisters and I felt better. That morning, the appetite I had lost due to the virus came right back. The battle with the virus ended, yet the battle with my diabetes continued. I was going through insulin like water because of the time difference and the way my insulin's work. I never thought I'd run out. The last thing I wanted to do was create a whole bunch of worry. To make the long story short, I let a Missionary know. The next thing I knew I was going to see a doctor and within only 25min I had the insulin, which my life depends on; it was in my hands! Yes, the situation without that medicine could have been very scary. I could not believe how easy it was to get my insulin. I'm a foreigner, a military wife, miles and miles from San Diego, yet only God could have made this impossible situation possible. Even in San Diego, it takes two hours or more to get my prescription filled. Thanks to Father and Mother, I was able to have the insulin I depend so much on. Of course, my blood sugar level got better. I felt better. Without Father and Mother's love and sacrifice, we would not be here today. Through trials and tribulations, when we endure, we learn and become stronger, stronger in faith. We appreciate so much more. Arrogance disappears, and love, faith, compassion dwells within our hearts. Father and Mother give us wings to soar like eagles. We can do anything with our Elohim Gods guiding us!
Without worry about my diabetes, I could enjoy the rest of the short time left with Mother. She took a group of us, brothers and sisters, to show us the life Father lived. Compared to the way Father lived, we live in luxury. The simple things like electricity, pens and pencils, microwaves for a quick meal were nowhere to be found in the life Father and Mother lived. Mother sat with us and read us scriptures from the Bible in a small, small dark room lit only by a lamp with oil. Each one of us got a scripture read to us. Mother read, "Endure present sufferings!" It was a moment I'll carry in my memories always. The most rewarding moment with Mother was when we were all given the privilege to preach to Mother. Something amazing happened to me. With my own lack of confidence, I thought I wouldn't be able to preach in front of sisters, let alone preach in front of Heavenly Mother, who is God Almighty. We were the next in line to preach in front of Mother. Amongst our group it was decided that I would preach first since I had everything ready because I was practicing. To be honest, the whole visit I was so nervous to preach in front of Mother; but see that's just it! I myself wasn't preaching. I had said a little prayer before I began. In the presence of God, I began to preach "Heavenly Family and Earthly Family." All the anxiety and insecurity slipped away, and an ocean of warmth, assurance, confidence and an urgency to share this precious news washed over me. It was life; I had stepped aside myself and someone who was bold, strong and knowledgeable was preaching. It was amazing! It felt like I could do the impossible! Mother's smile, so comforting, so attentive, even though She probably heard this sermon thousands upon thousands of times! The expression on Mother's face you'd never know! I was so happy after preaching. The smile on Mother's face and Her love made my heart swell with utter happiness. I knew from then on I would never be satisfied with myself, or anything for that matter if I didn't preach. From then on I was so anxious to get back to San Diego to preach-to bring lost brothers and sisters into Mother's arms.
We went to the tower that overlooks all of Seoul, Korea. Amazing how within 60 years Seoul developed from a poor city into a rich one with towering buildings upon buildings, thriving with economical growth. How far Farther and Mother walked and climbed to save Their children-to get to where we are today! Thank You, Father and Mother! Only God can do something like that! They truly love us. I had learned so much through this trip. I never knew how I could love and care for some many people, whom I had only known for less than 10 days. When we parted to go back home or our temporary home, it tore my heart in two. Not only that but to leave Mother! I didn't want to leave anyone, but I knew my mission, what I had to do, my purpose! I knew I would see my overseas brothers and sisters again. Back home in heaven, together again all of us!
Thank You, Father and Mother, for opening my spiritual eyes to know and understand Your love and sacrifice, and for allowing me to overcome obstacles in this life, so I can learn and endure. I'm so honored to walk in the path that You have set out for me!
I'd like to begin my fragrance of Zion with deep thanks, praise, honor and glory to my Heavenly Father and Mother. I learned through this trip to Korea that all things are possible through Elohim God, and Their unfailing, unconditional perfect love. Father and Mother love us so much and are always taking care of us. I learned about Father and Mother's love back in May, 2008.
As soon as I learned about Father's second coming, I wanted to meet Him. Then I heard that he already went back up to heaven, for which I was pretty sad. Soon after learning about Father, I learned about Mother and heard that She is still with us! My mind and heart were already made up. I was going to see my Mother.
Months had went by and so did the summer trip to Korea. Even though I wasn't able to go to that trip, I still prayed earnestly that I could go in October. As the months went by and the October trip grew closer, it looked impossible for me to go because financially things were tough, but I had faith that if it is Father and Mother's will, I will be able to go. Somehow, after finding out through my bank and old car insurance company that I had canceled with five months ago was still taking money out of my account, I was able to get reimbursed in full from that company that was almost the exact amount of the plane ticket. I was going to Korea!
Leaving San Diego was actually bittersweet for me. Let's just say I wasn't necessarily excited about leaving my 9 month old son Cameron behind for the first time, but Father and Mother took care of him. A wonderful brother and sister from Zion looked after him. Thanks to them and, of course, Father and Mother, this was possible. Leaving Cameron made me realize how Mother must have felt when we had to leave Her and Father in heaven because of our sins, and how She must feel every time brothers and sisters leave after visiting Her in Korea.
The plane ride to Korea seemed like forever. To pass the time, all of us, brothers and sisters, preached to those who were around us. We were on fire! It was amazing! We were so excited to see Mother that if we personally had wings we'd fly to Her ourselves!
Arriving at the airport in Korea, we were greeted by many of our loving Korean brothers and sisters. They lavished us, brothers and sisters from all over the world, with hugs and gifts and with Mother's love. The joy that I felt made my eyes well up with tears. It felt like.. home!
Getting off the bus, I was suddenly greeted by our heavenly Mother. It was a shock! I wasn't expecting Her right when I came off the bus. I thought to myself, "This can't be real; this must be a dream!" Absolutely not a dream! I finally realized once Mother embraced me in Her arms for the first time in many, many years. Mother's life and Her teachings were present throughout the whole trip. Everyone could feel the amazing power of the love of Mother!
The Korean brothers and sisters set such a wonderful example for all of us. Even though at times we may have stumbled in our ways, yet with a smile and loving gestures they overlooked our faults!
I couldn't help but to also put Mother's teachings into practice by serving my brothers and sisters. I thought, 'If I take care of brothers and sister's plates at our Zion, then why not put the teachings in the presence of God Almighty?' Even God our Mother served us. At lunch Mother served us. She served us soup. Each individual was personally served by our God. Constantly She always humbles Herself in so many ways all the time. When She would speak, the whole world stood still.
I smiled so much, filled with joy, that my face started to get sore! Even with so much joy inside, there was a virus that tried to get the best of a couple of sisters and I, but of course, Mother's love and care always prevails. By the next day, after Mother's prayer for us, the sisters and I felt better. That morning, the appetite I had lost due to the virus came right back. The battle with the virus ended, yet the battle with my diabetes continued. I was going through insulin like water because of the time difference and the way my insulin's work. I never thought I'd run out. The last thing I wanted to do was create a whole bunch of worry. To make the long story short, I let a Missionary know. The next thing I knew I was going to see a doctor and within only 25min I had the insulin, which my life depends on; it was in my hands! Yes, the situation without that medicine could have been very scary. I could not believe how easy it was to get my insulin. I'm a foreigner, a military wife, miles and miles from San Diego, yet only God could have made this impossible situation possible. Even in San Diego, it takes two hours or more to get my prescription filled. Thanks to Father and Mother, I was able to have the insulin I depend so much on. Of course, my blood sugar level got better. I felt better. Without Father and Mother's love and sacrifice, we would not be here today. Through trials and tribulations, when we endure, we learn and become stronger, stronger in faith. We appreciate so much more. Arrogance disappears, and love, faith, compassion dwells within our hearts. Father and Mother give us wings to soar like eagles. We can do anything with our Elohim Gods guiding us!
Without worry about my diabetes, I could enjoy the rest of the short time left with Mother. She took a group of us, brothers and sisters, to show us the life Father lived. Compared to the way Father lived, we live in luxury. The simple things like electricity, pens and pencils, microwaves for a quick meal were nowhere to be found in the life Father and Mother lived. Mother sat with us and read us scriptures from the Bible in a small, small dark room lit only by a lamp with oil. Each one of us got a scripture read to us. Mother read, "Endure present sufferings!" It was a moment I'll carry in my memories always. The most rewarding moment with Mother was when we were all given the privilege to preach to Mother. Something amazing happened to me. With my own lack of confidence, I thought I wouldn't be able to preach in front of sisters, let alone preach in front of Heavenly Mother, who is God Almighty. We were the next in line to preach in front of Mother. Amongst our group it was decided that I would preach first since I had everything ready because I was practicing. To be honest, the whole visit I was so nervous to preach in front of Mother; but see that's just it! I myself wasn't preaching. I had said a little prayer before I began. In the presence of God, I began to preach "Heavenly Family and Earthly Family." All the anxiety and insecurity slipped away, and an ocean of warmth, assurance, confidence and an urgency to share this precious news washed over me. It was life; I had stepped aside myself and someone who was bold, strong and knowledgeable was preaching. It was amazing! It felt like I could do the impossible! Mother's smile, so comforting, so attentive, even though She probably heard this sermon thousands upon thousands of times! The expression on Mother's face you'd never know! I was so happy after preaching. The smile on Mother's face and Her love made my heart swell with utter happiness. I knew from then on I would never be satisfied with myself, or anything for that matter if I didn't preach. From then on I was so anxious to get back to San Diego to preach-to bring lost brothers and sisters into Mother's arms.
We went to the tower that overlooks all of Seoul, Korea. Amazing how within 60 years Seoul developed from a poor city into a rich one with towering buildings upon buildings, thriving with economical growth. How far Farther and Mother walked and climbed to save Their children-to get to where we are today! Thank You, Father and Mother! Only God can do something like that! They truly love us. I had learned so much through this trip. I never knew how I could love and care for some many people, whom I had only known for less than 10 days. When we parted to go back home or our temporary home, it tore my heart in two. Not only that but to leave Mother! I didn't want to leave anyone, but I knew my mission, what I had to do, my purpose! I knew I would see my overseas brothers and sisters again. Back home in heaven, together again all of us!
Thank You, Father and Mother, for opening my spiritual eyes to know and understand Your love and sacrifice, and for allowing me to overcome obstacles in this life, so I can learn and endure. I'm so honored to walk in the path that You have set out for me!
2010년 3월 8일 월요일
Do you want to keep the Passover? - Ahnsahnghong
Now, the time has come to study and to follow the way of salvation, according to God's guidance, displayed in the prophecies of the Bible, instead of seeking man's ways. In order to give salvation to those who believe in the prophecies, God has allowed the history of ancient times as a shadow, revealing what will happen in the end of the age.
Ex. 12:12-14 『"On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn-both men and animals-and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD-a lasting ordinance."』
In Hebrews 11:28, it is written, "By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel." This means that no destructive plague was brought upon the houses where the blood of the Passover lamb had been sprinkled, because it became a sign.
God's last plagues will be brought upon this sinful world. At that moment, who on earth can escape? Can't the people who have the blood of Jesus, who have celebrated the Passover, escape? The power of the Passover will be revealed when the last plagues are brought upon the earth. Those who have not celebrated the Passover will regret it, and they will face God's wrath and punishment.
Christ Ahnsahngong, who restored the Passover of the New Covenant
The Passover was abolished at the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325. At that time, the Passover completely disappeared from the world. Who on earth can have eternal life as the truth of life was abolished? Therefore, Jesus said that He would come a second time to restore the Passover.
Heb. 9:28 『...so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.』
Ahnsahnghong restored the Passover of the new covenant that had been abolished by Satan. Then, who do you think Ahnsahnghong is?
Isa. 25:6-9 『On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-the best of meats and the finest of wines. On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation."』
Ahnsahnghong, who restored the Passover of the new covenant, is the Second Coming Christ-God-who appeared in accordance with all of the prophecies of the Bible. The saints of the Early Church had cherished and celebrated the Passover of the new covenant! Christ Ahnsahnghong came in the flesh and restored the Passover so that we may be saved from the impending plagues. The Passover of the new covenant is the very gospel of Christ.
Ex. 12:12-14 『"On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn-both men and animals-and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD-a lasting ordinance."』
In Hebrews 11:28, it is written, "By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel." This means that no destructive plague was brought upon the houses where the blood of the Passover lamb had been sprinkled, because it became a sign.
God's last plagues will be brought upon this sinful world. At that moment, who on earth can escape? Can't the people who have the blood of Jesus, who have celebrated the Passover, escape? The power of the Passover will be revealed when the last plagues are brought upon the earth. Those who have not celebrated the Passover will regret it, and they will face God's wrath and punishment.
Christ Ahnsahngong, who restored the Passover of the New Covenant
The Passover was abolished at the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325. At that time, the Passover completely disappeared from the world. Who on earth can have eternal life as the truth of life was abolished? Therefore, Jesus said that He would come a second time to restore the Passover.
Heb. 9:28 『...so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.』
Ahnsahnghong restored the Passover of the new covenant that had been abolished by Satan. Then, who do you think Ahnsahnghong is?
Isa. 25:6-9 『On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-the best of meats and the finest of wines. On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation."』
Ahnsahnghong, who restored the Passover of the new covenant, is the Second Coming Christ-God-who appeared in accordance with all of the prophecies of the Bible. The saints of the Early Church had cherished and celebrated the Passover of the new covenant! Christ Ahnsahnghong came in the flesh and restored the Passover so that we may be saved from the impending plagues. The Passover of the new covenant is the very gospel of Christ.
2010년 3월 7일 일요일
What is the Passover? - Ahnsahnghong
God promised to give us eternal life through the Passover
All men desire to have eternal life, but men cannot give it. Just as God saved the Israelites during the Exodus, only God is able to give us salvation and eternal life.
1 John 5: 20 『We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true-even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.』
Then, how will God grant us eternal life? God gives us salvation through the blood of Christ (1 Cor. 5:7), represented, during the time of the Exodus, by the blood of the Passover lamb.
John 6:53-55 『Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink."』
Jesus promised that the bread of the Passover was His flesh, and that the wine of the Passover was His blood.
Matt. 26:17-28 『...So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover...While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."』
The reason why we want to receive the flesh and blood of Jesus-given to us through the Passover-is because Jesus, who is life, promised that when we eat His flesh and drink His blood, we will live forever.
Since Jesus said, "unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you" (John 6:53), how can we receive eternal life unless we celebrate the Passover?
Jesus called the Passover the new covenant.
Luke 22:7-20 『Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed...When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer."...And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."』
Jesus promised to give us eternal life through the Passover of the new covenant.
Being freed from sin through the Passover
In order to go back to the kingdom of heaven, lost because of our sins, we must first be forgiven for our sins. The Passover is the truth of God, through which we can have the forgiveness of our sins and can enter the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 4: 17-21 『The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him..."He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind..."... and he began by saying to them, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."』
Some may ask who men are captive to. Jesus freed His people from their sins and from the devil's power through His precious blood, the blood of the Passover Lamb.
Rom 6:22 『But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.』
The history of the Israelites-who entered the desert after being emancipated from Egypt, through the blood of the Passover lamb-reveals that in the New Testament times, the people who eat the flesh of Jesus, the Passover lamb, and drink His blood will enter the spiritual desert, after being freed from their sins (1 Cor. 10:1-12).
The last plagues and the Passover
It is only through the Passover that we can be saved from God's last plagues.
Matt. 24:37-39 『"As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man."』
1 Thess. 5:1-3 『Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.』
The most urgent thing now is for us to listen to the news of salvation. Let's study the verses in the Bible that show us how we can escape the last disaster. The earth will surely meet its doomsday, either by a world war or by God's mighty power. There are many prophecies in the Bible concerning the end of the age. Whoever absolutely believes and follows the prophecies will be saved.
If anyone does not believe the message of salvation, he cannot obtain eternal life, even though he may try to seek salvation by his own means (such as making an underground shelter, going to another planet by rocket, fleeing to a peaceful country, or hiding himself within an atomic submarine under a North Pole iceberg). These are merely temporary methods to hide from danger. In regard to this, some prophets prophesied as follows:
Zeph. 1:18 『Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the LORD's wrath.』
Amos 9:2-4 『"Though they dig down to the depths of the grave, from there my hand will take them. Though they climb up to the heavens, from there I will bring them down. Though they hide themselves on the top of Carmel, there I will hunt them down and seize them. Though they hide from me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. Though they are driven into exile by their enemies, there I will command the sword to slay them. I will fix my eyes upon them for evil and not for good."』
All men desire to have eternal life, but men cannot give it. Just as God saved the Israelites during the Exodus, only God is able to give us salvation and eternal life.
1 John 5: 20 『We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true-even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.』
Then, how will God grant us eternal life? God gives us salvation through the blood of Christ (1 Cor. 5:7), represented, during the time of the Exodus, by the blood of the Passover lamb.
John 6:53-55 『Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink."』
Jesus promised that the bread of the Passover was His flesh, and that the wine of the Passover was His blood.
Matt. 26:17-28 『...So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover...While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."』
The reason why we want to receive the flesh and blood of Jesus-given to us through the Passover-is because Jesus, who is life, promised that when we eat His flesh and drink His blood, we will live forever.
Since Jesus said, "unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you" (John 6:53), how can we receive eternal life unless we celebrate the Passover?
Jesus called the Passover the new covenant.
Luke 22:7-20 『Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed...When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer."...And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."』
Jesus promised to give us eternal life through the Passover of the new covenant.
Being freed from sin through the Passover
In order to go back to the kingdom of heaven, lost because of our sins, we must first be forgiven for our sins. The Passover is the truth of God, through which we can have the forgiveness of our sins and can enter the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 4: 17-21 『The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him..."He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind..."... and he began by saying to them, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."』
Some may ask who men are captive to. Jesus freed His people from their sins and from the devil's power through His precious blood, the blood of the Passover Lamb.
Rom 6:22 『But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.』
The history of the Israelites-who entered the desert after being emancipated from Egypt, through the blood of the Passover lamb-reveals that in the New Testament times, the people who eat the flesh of Jesus, the Passover lamb, and drink His blood will enter the spiritual desert, after being freed from their sins (1 Cor. 10:1-12).
The last plagues and the Passover
It is only through the Passover that we can be saved from God's last plagues.
Matt. 24:37-39 『"As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man."』
1 Thess. 5:1-3 『Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.』
The most urgent thing now is for us to listen to the news of salvation. Let's study the verses in the Bible that show us how we can escape the last disaster. The earth will surely meet its doomsday, either by a world war or by God's mighty power. There are many prophecies in the Bible concerning the end of the age. Whoever absolutely believes and follows the prophecies will be saved.
If anyone does not believe the message of salvation, he cannot obtain eternal life, even though he may try to seek salvation by his own means (such as making an underground shelter, going to another planet by rocket, fleeing to a peaceful country, or hiding himself within an atomic submarine under a North Pole iceberg). These are merely temporary methods to hide from danger. In regard to this, some prophets prophesied as follows:
Zeph. 1:18 『Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the LORD's wrath.』
Amos 9:2-4 『"Though they dig down to the depths of the grave, from there my hand will take them. Though they climb up to the heavens, from there I will bring them down. Though they hide themselves on the top of Carmel, there I will hunt them down and seize them. Though they hide from me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. Though they are driven into exile by their enemies, there I will command the sword to slay them. I will fix my eyes upon them for evil and not for good."』
When is Passover? - Ahnsahnghong
When Christians are asked, "Have you received salvation?" they reply, "Yes," but if they are asked, "Do you celebrate the Passover?" most of them will hesitate in answering. Actually, no one can be said to be "saved" without knowing about the Passover.
The Church of God is the only church in the world that celebrates the Passover of the new covenant on the fourteenth day of the first month-by sacred year-as was written in the Bible (Lev. 23:4). The Church of God can celebrate the Passover because the Second Coming Christ, Ahnsahnghong, has restored the Passover that Jesus established two thousand years ago.
The Passover is one of the most important feasts that God has granted because God promised to give us the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life through the Passover.
Also, by celebrating the Passover, we can escape from all disasters. Even in the Old Testament times, there was a marked difference between the people who celebrated the Passover and the people who did not. Those who did not celebrate the Passover were always destroyed.
In other words, if we do not celebrate the Passover, we cannot have the forgiveness of our sins or eternal life, nor can we be saved from the last disasters. The Church of God, that believes in the prophecies of the Bible, celebrates the Passover-the truth of the Early Church, following the teachings of Christ Ahnsahnghong.
The origin of the Passover
God chose Moses and used him to bring about the emancipation of the Israelites, who had groaned under their Egyptian slavery for 430 years.
When Moses was eighty years old, God commanded him to ask Pharaoh to let the Israelites go; however, Pharaoh refused and he became even more rebellious against God, afflicting the Israelites more severely. God was enraged and brought plagues upon the whole land of Egypt: the plagues of blood, of frogs, of flies...of darkness. The heart of Pharaoh became more hardened and he stubbornly refused to let the Israelites go. God allowed Pharaoh's heart to become hardened so that He could judge Egypt.
Through the tenth plague, God decided to kill every firstborn of Egypt-both men and animals-and appointed the fourteenth day of the first month, by sacred year. God didn't want the firstborn of the Israelites to die along with the firstborn of the Egyptians, so He ordered the Israelites to put the blood of a year-old lamb on their doorframes and housetops.
Ex. 12:1-14 『..."The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect ...Take care of them until the fourteenth day of the month, when all the people of the community of Israel must slaughter them at twilight...This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the LORD's Passover...The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD-a lasting ordinance."』
The blood of the lamb became the sign of God's people, and the destroying angels passed over the Israelites' houses, where the blood had been painted. This day was called the Passover, meaning that the disaster would "pass over."
On that day, the Israelites put the lamb's blood on their doorframes, ate its roasted meat, and prepared to go on a journey. That night, as the Israelites waited, loud wailing could be heard. All of the firstborn of Egypt-including the firstborn of Pharaoh-were killed.
During the night, Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and told them to leave Egypt. The Egyptians, who had suffered all kinds of plagues, wanted the Israelites to leave quickly and gave them articles of silver and gold, even clothing.
The Passover was the day when God freed the Israelites from the slavery of Egypt. This was a shadow of the things to come. In the New Testament times, the Passover is the only feast through which God's people can receive the forgiveness of their sins and can be saved from all disasters.
The Church of God is the only church in the world that celebrates the Passover of the new covenant on the fourteenth day of the first month-by sacred year-as was written in the Bible (Lev. 23:4). The Church of God can celebrate the Passover because the Second Coming Christ, Ahnsahnghong, has restored the Passover that Jesus established two thousand years ago.
The Passover is one of the most important feasts that God has granted because God promised to give us the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life through the Passover.
Also, by celebrating the Passover, we can escape from all disasters. Even in the Old Testament times, there was a marked difference between the people who celebrated the Passover and the people who did not. Those who did not celebrate the Passover were always destroyed.
In other words, if we do not celebrate the Passover, we cannot have the forgiveness of our sins or eternal life, nor can we be saved from the last disasters. The Church of God, that believes in the prophecies of the Bible, celebrates the Passover-the truth of the Early Church, following the teachings of Christ Ahnsahnghong.
The origin of the Passover
God chose Moses and used him to bring about the emancipation of the Israelites, who had groaned under their Egyptian slavery for 430 years.
When Moses was eighty years old, God commanded him to ask Pharaoh to let the Israelites go; however, Pharaoh refused and he became even more rebellious against God, afflicting the Israelites more severely. God was enraged and brought plagues upon the whole land of Egypt: the plagues of blood, of frogs, of flies...of darkness. The heart of Pharaoh became more hardened and he stubbornly refused to let the Israelites go. God allowed Pharaoh's heart to become hardened so that He could judge Egypt.
Through the tenth plague, God decided to kill every firstborn of Egypt-both men and animals-and appointed the fourteenth day of the first month, by sacred year. God didn't want the firstborn of the Israelites to die along with the firstborn of the Egyptians, so He ordered the Israelites to put the blood of a year-old lamb on their doorframes and housetops.
Ex. 12:1-14 『..."The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect ...Take care of them until the fourteenth day of the month, when all the people of the community of Israel must slaughter them at twilight...This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the LORD's Passover...The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD-a lasting ordinance."』
The blood of the lamb became the sign of God's people, and the destroying angels passed over the Israelites' houses, where the blood had been painted. This day was called the Passover, meaning that the disaster would "pass over."
On that day, the Israelites put the lamb's blood on their doorframes, ate its roasted meat, and prepared to go on a journey. That night, as the Israelites waited, loud wailing could be heard. All of the firstborn of Egypt-including the firstborn of Pharaoh-were killed.
During the night, Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and told them to leave Egypt. The Egyptians, who had suffered all kinds of plagues, wanted the Israelites to leave quickly and gave them articles of silver and gold, even clothing.
The Passover was the day when God freed the Israelites from the slavery of Egypt. This was a shadow of the things to come. In the New Testament times, the Passover is the only feast through which God's people can receive the forgiveness of their sins and can be saved from all disasters.
2010년 2월 27일 토요일
Christ Ahnsahnghong; 2nd Coming Christ who brought Salvation -Ahnsahnghong
Christ Ahnsahnghong; 2nd Coming Christ who brought Salvation
In the Bible, Christ himself testified to his second coming, of this there can be no debate. However, understanding this correctly is an issue of great importance.
Apostle Paul testified as follows: Heb 9:27 ” Just as man is destined to die once, and after that face judgement, so christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
Then according to the bible Christ is going to appear a second time. But if Christ is going to appear a second time that means we can see him; also for a second time applies there also is a first time. Then lets consider these two points.
When Christ appeared 2000 years ago, how did he appear? We all know it was in the Flesh. Then since the first coming of Christ was in the flesh the people of that time could obviously see him. First coming of Christ appeared in the flesh, BUT the bible testifies he will appear a second time. Then if first coming of Christ appeared a first time in the flesh, how should the second coming of Christ appear to the people. The obvious answer is in the flesh, hence he will appear a second time, meaning it should be the same as the first.
But in Hebrews 9:28 it also mentions that when he comes for a second time in the flesh it will not be to bear sin. The purpose of his second coming is to bring salvation to the people, i.e. to the world.
Then what is salvation? In the eyes of God is salvation a million dollars, being famous, worldly wealth or pleasure of any kind. It is common sense to undertsand that in the eyes of God these things are useless. The salvation that Christ gives is eternal life. This is what is important to God, this is explained in the book of John, Jn 10:10 “…I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.” Christ’s purpose is to give life to the full, then is there room for death with full life. No, then if there is no death, there is only eternal life.
But the way Christ gave us to have eternal life (and which was explained in the blog before this one dated 1/21 ) was through his flesh and blood, (Jn 6:53) and there is only one way Christ gave us his flesh and blood to eat (also explained in the blog before this one) it is through the new covenant Passover. However as was mentioned earlier Passover was abolished in 325 a.d. after its abolition it was no longer practiced in the world, it was completely lost. But the Passover celebration was the only way Christ gave us his body and blood. Then upon it’s abolishment, was there salvation in this world?
The purpose in Christ coming a second time is to bring salvation. Then can salvation exist before 2nd coming Christ comes. If it were here already then Christ 2nd coming serves no purpose, does God’s almighty plan serve no purpose, certainly not.
Then 2nd coming Christ has to bring salvation because salvation is not in the world. But when 1st coming of Christ came he gave us Eternal life through the new covenant Passover. Then salvation was given through the Passover, but the Passover was abolished, taken away from the world. Then when 2nd coming Christ comes it is the Passover feast that he must bring with him, which is eternal life, which is salvation.
Then 2nd coming Christ is going to bring with him New Covenant Passover, But Christ Ahnsahnghong brought with him the New Covenant Passover and restored it. Then who is Christ Ahnsahnghong, he is true 2nd Coming Christ who has come to this world for the salvation of the children who were destined to be saved from the last plagues.
Thank you Heavenly Father Christ Ahnsahnghong who came to this world as prophesied and brought salvation before the last day comes. There are not words that can express the gratitude that we should feel, and there will never be enough thanks for the fathomless love you show to the children. Thank you Heavenly Father, Eternally!
http://www.fatherahnsahnghong.com/
Church of God believe in Christ Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
In the Bible, Christ himself testified to his second coming, of this there can be no debate. However, understanding this correctly is an issue of great importance.
Apostle Paul testified as follows: Heb 9:27 ” Just as man is destined to die once, and after that face judgement, so christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
Then according to the bible Christ is going to appear a second time. But if Christ is going to appear a second time that means we can see him; also for a second time applies there also is a first time. Then lets consider these two points.
When Christ appeared 2000 years ago, how did he appear? We all know it was in the Flesh. Then since the first coming of Christ was in the flesh the people of that time could obviously see him. First coming of Christ appeared in the flesh, BUT the bible testifies he will appear a second time. Then if first coming of Christ appeared a first time in the flesh, how should the second coming of Christ appear to the people. The obvious answer is in the flesh, hence he will appear a second time, meaning it should be the same as the first.
But in Hebrews 9:28 it also mentions that when he comes for a second time in the flesh it will not be to bear sin. The purpose of his second coming is to bring salvation to the people, i.e. to the world.
Then what is salvation? In the eyes of God is salvation a million dollars, being famous, worldly wealth or pleasure of any kind. It is common sense to undertsand that in the eyes of God these things are useless. The salvation that Christ gives is eternal life. This is what is important to God, this is explained in the book of John, Jn 10:10 “…I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.” Christ’s purpose is to give life to the full, then is there room for death with full life. No, then if there is no death, there is only eternal life.
But the way Christ gave us to have eternal life (and which was explained in the blog before this one dated 1/21 ) was through his flesh and blood, (Jn 6:53) and there is only one way Christ gave us his flesh and blood to eat (also explained in the blog before this one) it is through the new covenant Passover. However as was mentioned earlier Passover was abolished in 325 a.d. after its abolition it was no longer practiced in the world, it was completely lost. But the Passover celebration was the only way Christ gave us his body and blood. Then upon it’s abolishment, was there salvation in this world?
The purpose in Christ coming a second time is to bring salvation. Then can salvation exist before 2nd coming Christ comes. If it were here already then Christ 2nd coming serves no purpose, does God’s almighty plan serve no purpose, certainly not.
Then 2nd coming Christ has to bring salvation because salvation is not in the world. But when 1st coming of Christ came he gave us Eternal life through the new covenant Passover. Then salvation was given through the Passover, but the Passover was abolished, taken away from the world. Then when 2nd coming Christ comes it is the Passover feast that he must bring with him, which is eternal life, which is salvation.
Then 2nd coming Christ is going to bring with him New Covenant Passover, But Christ Ahnsahnghong brought with him the New Covenant Passover and restored it. Then who is Christ Ahnsahnghong, he is true 2nd Coming Christ who has come to this world for the salvation of the children who were destined to be saved from the last plagues.
Thank you Heavenly Father Christ Ahnsahnghong who came to this world as prophesied and brought salvation before the last day comes. There are not words that can express the gratitude that we should feel, and there will never be enough thanks for the fathomless love you show to the children. Thank you Heavenly Father, Eternally!
http://www.fatherahnsahnghong.com/
Church of God believe in Christ Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother!
2010년 2월 26일 금요일
Who Creates the Miracles of the Gospel? - Ahnsahnghong
Who Creates the Miracles of the Gospel?
Biblical history shows us that God created miracles at important and crucial moments to save His people: dividing the Red Sea, feeding 600,000 men plus their families with manna every day for 40 years, causing water to flow out of a rock by striking it, and so on. Thus, whenever the Israelites encountered difficulties, God opened a way for them in a miraculous way.
Then, who creates the miracles of the gospel in this age? The answer is also "God." We were tempted by Satan to sin in heaven, and have been cast down to this earth. Even now, if Satan tempts us, we may be tempted any time because we are so weak and feeble. However, since our Heavenly Father and Mother always hold us fast and guide us, we can be strong even though we are weak by nature.
In preaching the gospel, we can see a miracle when we have our Father and Mother in us. We should correctly recognize who creates the miracles of the gospel in this age and always walk with God wherever we go. Walking with God means putting into practice what God tells us.
God, the maker of miracles
In the battle of Israel and Amalek, God gave Israel the victory by keeping Moses' arms raised up. God also cured Hezekiah's sickness, and made the shadow of the sun go back as a sign that He would give him 15 more years to live. Through some historical events in the Bible, let's think about who the creator of the miracles of the gospel is.
Ex 17:8-13 『The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands." So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword.』
In the battle against Amalek, the Israelite army experienced the miracle of winning the war when Moses held up his hands. It was not the work of Moses or of Joshua. It was the power of God, who alone could make such things possible, working behind the scenes.
In the battle against the Amorites, Joshua's army won a victory over them. Let's see whether their victory was achieved through Joshua's ability or by a miracle that God performed.
Jos 10:5-13 『Then the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish and Eglon—joined forces. They moved up with all their troops . . . The LORD said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you." After an all-night march from Gilgal, Joshua took them by surprise. The LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great victory at Gibeon. . . . the LORD hurled large hailstones down on them from the sky, and more of them died from the hailstones than were killed by the swords of the Israelites. On the day the LORD gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the LORD in the presence of Israel: "O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon." So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.』
In the battle against the Amorites, the war would have been unfavorable for the Israelite army if the sun had set and it had become dark. However, the sun did not go down but stopped in the middle of the sky for about a whole day. This was not a result of the ability of Joshua or his army. It was a miracle created by God, through which Joshua's army was able to be victorious.
Ultimately, victory depends on God. Through the teachings of the Bible, we need to find a definite answer about who is able to create the miracles of the gospel in this age and always rely on God. If we do so, God will surely give us the glory and joy of leading numerous souls to the way of salvation by allowing us to resist the devil our enemy and win the victory over him in the last work of the gospel as well as in the physical war. Through another miracle performed by God, let's keep in mind again how omniscient and omnipotent God is.
2 Ki 20:8-11 『Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, "What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me and that I will go up to the temple of the LORD on the third day from now?" Isaiah answered, "This is the LORD's sign to you that the LORD will do what he has promised: Shall the shadow go forward ten steps, or shall it go back ten steps?" "It is a simple matter for the shadow to go forward ten steps," said Hezekiah. "Rather, have it go back ten steps." Then the prophet Isaiah called upon the LORD, and the LORD made the shadow go back the ten steps it had gone down on the stairway of Ahaz.』
In the work of redemption, God even changed the movement of the heavenly bodies. He made the shadow of the sun go back the ten steps it had gone down on the stairway of Ahaz. This meant that He caused the sun to reverse its direction and move backwards. Viewed from the earth, the sun moves from east to west. But imagine that the sun moved backwards from west to east. How miraculous and amazing it must have been!
The work of the gospel which God manages and leads
It was God who created such wondrous miracles. Despite that, the Israelites easily forgot about God in the most critical situations. It was the same when the twelve spies reported to Moses and the whole assembly of Israel about the land of Canaan they had explored. Joshua and Caleb gave them the courage of faith by saying, "God is with us, so let's go up against them. We will swallow them up." On the contrary, the other ten spies gave a bad report, and the Israelites who heard their negative report trembled in fear and poured out grumbling words against God and Moses without hesitation.
Then God revealed His glory before Moses and the people of Israel, and said:
Nu 14:11 『The LORD said to Moses, "How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?"』
To the people of Israel who didn't believe in God even though He showed them so many miracles, God said, "How long will you refuse to believe in Me?" It is God who created the earth from nothing and performed all the miracles throughout the Old and New Testaments. We must not forget the fact that the Almighty God is with us.
We have been called to the work of the gospel which God leads, and are participating in the work even though we are so lacking in ability. Father and Mother are pleased when we try to follow Their will, being faithful even in the small things. Parents are more likely to be moved by their young children who try to walk with tottering steps than by the children who walk and run well. So, when their children barely take one step after another, they hold them up so they can walk a few more steps, and sometimes they help their children to walk a long distance in one go, which would take them much longer to walk by themselves. In the same way, if we devote ourselves to what God has told us to do, obeying the word of God, even though we are unable to do it well, God will be moved and continuously create a miracle of the gospel in this age.
Eze 34:11-22 『" ‘For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. I will bring them out from the nations and gather them from the countries, and I will bring them into their own land. I will pasture them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines and in all the settlements in the land. I will tend them in a good pasture, . . . I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign LORD. I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice. As for you, my flock, . . . I will save my flock, and they will no longer be plundered. I will judge between one sheep and another.' "』
God says He Himself will search for His sheep and look after them. It means that God Himself will come to find His lost children, doesn't it? A day of clouds and darkness refers to the last days (Zep 1:14-15). So, the prophecy of Ezekiel 34 shows that God will come to this earth in the last days to find His children. Since God says, "I will bring them out," there is no doubt that it is God who brings His people who are taken captive by the world out from the nations, gathers them from the countries, and leads them to Zion.
Through the Bible, we are witnessing all the miracles performed by God. "How long will these people refuse to believe in Me?" We must not let these words of God apply to us. All the works of the gospel are miracles created by God.
Of course, there are a lot of efforts from our brothers and sisters in the regions where the fruits of the gospel are being produced abundantly. In the countries where they have difficulty communicating, they are bearing many fruits and reviving the Church. I believe that God gives them such gracious results since they've made efforts and devotion enough to move Him. If we realize God and do the gospel work, always holding fast to Father and Mother's hands, we can continuously experience a miracle of the gospel created by God.
The words of the Bible that say "it must happen in this way" will surely be fulfilled without fail
Who creates the miracles of the gospel? Who can create the miracles of the gospel? The answer to these two questions is "God." We must believe and not doubt that this gospel will surely be accomplished because Elohim are with us. If we only participate in this work, God will grant us all blessings and rewards.
Mk 13:10 『"And the gospel must first be preached to all nations."』
Mk 16:15-16 『He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned."』
When Jesus told His disciples the signs of the end of the age, He said there would be earthquakes and many other disastrous events, and that above all else the gospel would be preached to all the nations of the world. God told us not to be afraid but just go and preach the gospel to all people, saying He would create all the miracles of the gospel. Since all these promises and prophecies of God are recorded in the Bible, we must believe them.
Mt 26:52-54 『"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?"』
The words of the Bible that say "it must happen in this way" will surely be fulfilled without fail. When Jesus was arrested, it was not because He had no power to stop it, but because there was a prophecy that He would be sacrificed for our sins and rise again from the dead after three days. So, He fulfilled the prophecy.
If God said that the gospel would be preached to all nations, will it happen or not? And if God said He Himself would search for His lost sheep and tend them as their Shepherd, will He find them or not? Since a long time ago, God has been finding His sheep. Father came to seek His lost children and carried out His gospel ministry for 37 years. Mother is still leading the work of salvation, giving the strength and courage of faith to us, Her children. This is how our Zion has got to where it is today, and it will be the same until the gospel is preached to all people around the world.
Those who walk with God will stand in the miracles of God
As the miracles of the gospel are occurring more frequently, spiritual Babylon seems to be frightened and trembling in fear. When the Israelties just came near the city of Jericho, the people of Jericho were extremely frightened and their hearts melted like wax. Since God is leading and controlling on the front line of the gospel, who can stand against Him?
Now the gracious fragrance of Zion is conveyed from every corner of the world. I read many letters from all around the world during the autumn feasts. Those who sent the letters all said they were feeling that the recent works of the gospel were truly miracles created by God. There are many other cases of those who have experienced God's miracles. They said that God helped them to achieve something that humans couldn't even imagine in an unexpected and miraculous way, even though they had given up, thinking it was impossible. They also said that when they tried to preach by relying on their own strength, people didn't listen to them, but when they thought about God's sacrifice again and went out by depending on Elohim, the situation changed 180 degrees; people in the same place, where they were persecuted the previous day, all received the truth the next day.
Please go with Father and Mother when you preach the gospel. If you try to preach by relying only on your own knowledge and ability, without depending on God, you will not meet a single soul and even those who listen to you will all close their minds. We cannot win over Satan if we fight against him with our own strength. No matter how powerful and sharp our spiritual sword—the message that comes out of our mouths-may be, it alone cannot break the shield of Satan. Even though Joshua was so valiant and brave, the victory did not depend on him but on Moses' holding his arms up behind the scenes. Likewise, our victory depends upon God.
Who can create the miracles of the gospel in this age, and who will create the miracles? Please think it over. The creator of miracles is not "me myself" or someone else, neither Joshua nor Moses nor Apostle Paul nor Peter nor any other person. Only God is the creator of miracles, and only those whom God is with can stand in the middle of the miracles.
God, who accomplishes the work of salvation throughout the world, is with us. All our brothers and sisters in Zion! Let us always keep in mind that all the miracles of the gospel come from God, and bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit abundantly in Father and Mother, remembering God's words, "I am with you," "Do not fear; do not be dismayed," and, "I will help you."
Biblical history shows us that God created miracles at important and crucial moments to save His people: dividing the Red Sea, feeding 600,000 men plus their families with manna every day for 40 years, causing water to flow out of a rock by striking it, and so on. Thus, whenever the Israelites encountered difficulties, God opened a way for them in a miraculous way.
Then, who creates the miracles of the gospel in this age? The answer is also "God." We were tempted by Satan to sin in heaven, and have been cast down to this earth. Even now, if Satan tempts us, we may be tempted any time because we are so weak and feeble. However, since our Heavenly Father and Mother always hold us fast and guide us, we can be strong even though we are weak by nature.
In preaching the gospel, we can see a miracle when we have our Father and Mother in us. We should correctly recognize who creates the miracles of the gospel in this age and always walk with God wherever we go. Walking with God means putting into practice what God tells us.
God, the maker of miracles
In the battle of Israel and Amalek, God gave Israel the victory by keeping Moses' arms raised up. God also cured Hezekiah's sickness, and made the shadow of the sun go back as a sign that He would give him 15 more years to live. Through some historical events in the Bible, let's think about who the creator of the miracles of the gospel is.
Ex 17:8-13 『The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands." So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword.』
In the battle against Amalek, the Israelite army experienced the miracle of winning the war when Moses held up his hands. It was not the work of Moses or of Joshua. It was the power of God, who alone could make such things possible, working behind the scenes.
In the battle against the Amorites, Joshua's army won a victory over them. Let's see whether their victory was achieved through Joshua's ability or by a miracle that God performed.
Jos 10:5-13 『Then the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish and Eglon—joined forces. They moved up with all their troops . . . The LORD said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you." After an all-night march from Gilgal, Joshua took them by surprise. The LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great victory at Gibeon. . . . the LORD hurled large hailstones down on them from the sky, and more of them died from the hailstones than were killed by the swords of the Israelites. On the day the LORD gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the LORD in the presence of Israel: "O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon." So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.』
In the battle against the Amorites, the war would have been unfavorable for the Israelite army if the sun had set and it had become dark. However, the sun did not go down but stopped in the middle of the sky for about a whole day. This was not a result of the ability of Joshua or his army. It was a miracle created by God, through which Joshua's army was able to be victorious.
Ultimately, victory depends on God. Through the teachings of the Bible, we need to find a definite answer about who is able to create the miracles of the gospel in this age and always rely on God. If we do so, God will surely give us the glory and joy of leading numerous souls to the way of salvation by allowing us to resist the devil our enemy and win the victory over him in the last work of the gospel as well as in the physical war. Through another miracle performed by God, let's keep in mind again how omniscient and omnipotent God is.
2 Ki 20:8-11 『Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, "What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me and that I will go up to the temple of the LORD on the third day from now?" Isaiah answered, "This is the LORD's sign to you that the LORD will do what he has promised: Shall the shadow go forward ten steps, or shall it go back ten steps?" "It is a simple matter for the shadow to go forward ten steps," said Hezekiah. "Rather, have it go back ten steps." Then the prophet Isaiah called upon the LORD, and the LORD made the shadow go back the ten steps it had gone down on the stairway of Ahaz.』
In the work of redemption, God even changed the movement of the heavenly bodies. He made the shadow of the sun go back the ten steps it had gone down on the stairway of Ahaz. This meant that He caused the sun to reverse its direction and move backwards. Viewed from the earth, the sun moves from east to west. But imagine that the sun moved backwards from west to east. How miraculous and amazing it must have been!
The work of the gospel which God manages and leads
It was God who created such wondrous miracles. Despite that, the Israelites easily forgot about God in the most critical situations. It was the same when the twelve spies reported to Moses and the whole assembly of Israel about the land of Canaan they had explored. Joshua and Caleb gave them the courage of faith by saying, "God is with us, so let's go up against them. We will swallow them up." On the contrary, the other ten spies gave a bad report, and the Israelites who heard their negative report trembled in fear and poured out grumbling words against God and Moses without hesitation.
Then God revealed His glory before Moses and the people of Israel, and said:
Nu 14:11 『The LORD said to Moses, "How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?"』
To the people of Israel who didn't believe in God even though He showed them so many miracles, God said, "How long will you refuse to believe in Me?" It is God who created the earth from nothing and performed all the miracles throughout the Old and New Testaments. We must not forget the fact that the Almighty God is with us.
We have been called to the work of the gospel which God leads, and are participating in the work even though we are so lacking in ability. Father and Mother are pleased when we try to follow Their will, being faithful even in the small things. Parents are more likely to be moved by their young children who try to walk with tottering steps than by the children who walk and run well. So, when their children barely take one step after another, they hold them up so they can walk a few more steps, and sometimes they help their children to walk a long distance in one go, which would take them much longer to walk by themselves. In the same way, if we devote ourselves to what God has told us to do, obeying the word of God, even though we are unable to do it well, God will be moved and continuously create a miracle of the gospel in this age.
Eze 34:11-22 『" ‘For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. I will bring them out from the nations and gather them from the countries, and I will bring them into their own land. I will pasture them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines and in all the settlements in the land. I will tend them in a good pasture, . . . I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign LORD. I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice. As for you, my flock, . . . I will save my flock, and they will no longer be plundered. I will judge between one sheep and another.' "』
God says He Himself will search for His sheep and look after them. It means that God Himself will come to find His lost children, doesn't it? A day of clouds and darkness refers to the last days (Zep 1:14-15). So, the prophecy of Ezekiel 34 shows that God will come to this earth in the last days to find His children. Since God says, "I will bring them out," there is no doubt that it is God who brings His people who are taken captive by the world out from the nations, gathers them from the countries, and leads them to Zion.
Through the Bible, we are witnessing all the miracles performed by God. "How long will these people refuse to believe in Me?" We must not let these words of God apply to us. All the works of the gospel are miracles created by God.
Of course, there are a lot of efforts from our brothers and sisters in the regions where the fruits of the gospel are being produced abundantly. In the countries where they have difficulty communicating, they are bearing many fruits and reviving the Church. I believe that God gives them such gracious results since they've made efforts and devotion enough to move Him. If we realize God and do the gospel work, always holding fast to Father and Mother's hands, we can continuously experience a miracle of the gospel created by God.
The words of the Bible that say "it must happen in this way" will surely be fulfilled without fail
Who creates the miracles of the gospel? Who can create the miracles of the gospel? The answer to these two questions is "God." We must believe and not doubt that this gospel will surely be accomplished because Elohim are with us. If we only participate in this work, God will grant us all blessings and rewards.
Mk 13:10 『"And the gospel must first be preached to all nations."』
Mk 16:15-16 『He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned."』
When Jesus told His disciples the signs of the end of the age, He said there would be earthquakes and many other disastrous events, and that above all else the gospel would be preached to all the nations of the world. God told us not to be afraid but just go and preach the gospel to all people, saying He would create all the miracles of the gospel. Since all these promises and prophecies of God are recorded in the Bible, we must believe them.
Mt 26:52-54 『"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?"』
The words of the Bible that say "it must happen in this way" will surely be fulfilled without fail. When Jesus was arrested, it was not because He had no power to stop it, but because there was a prophecy that He would be sacrificed for our sins and rise again from the dead after three days. So, He fulfilled the prophecy.
If God said that the gospel would be preached to all nations, will it happen or not? And if God said He Himself would search for His lost sheep and tend them as their Shepherd, will He find them or not? Since a long time ago, God has been finding His sheep. Father came to seek His lost children and carried out His gospel ministry for 37 years. Mother is still leading the work of salvation, giving the strength and courage of faith to us, Her children. This is how our Zion has got to where it is today, and it will be the same until the gospel is preached to all people around the world.
Those who walk with God will stand in the miracles of God
As the miracles of the gospel are occurring more frequently, spiritual Babylon seems to be frightened and trembling in fear. When the Israelties just came near the city of Jericho, the people of Jericho were extremely frightened and their hearts melted like wax. Since God is leading and controlling on the front line of the gospel, who can stand against Him?
Now the gracious fragrance of Zion is conveyed from every corner of the world. I read many letters from all around the world during the autumn feasts. Those who sent the letters all said they were feeling that the recent works of the gospel were truly miracles created by God. There are many other cases of those who have experienced God's miracles. They said that God helped them to achieve something that humans couldn't even imagine in an unexpected and miraculous way, even though they had given up, thinking it was impossible. They also said that when they tried to preach by relying on their own strength, people didn't listen to them, but when they thought about God's sacrifice again and went out by depending on Elohim, the situation changed 180 degrees; people in the same place, where they were persecuted the previous day, all received the truth the next day.
Please go with Father and Mother when you preach the gospel. If you try to preach by relying only on your own knowledge and ability, without depending on God, you will not meet a single soul and even those who listen to you will all close their minds. We cannot win over Satan if we fight against him with our own strength. No matter how powerful and sharp our spiritual sword—the message that comes out of our mouths-may be, it alone cannot break the shield of Satan. Even though Joshua was so valiant and brave, the victory did not depend on him but on Moses' holding his arms up behind the scenes. Likewise, our victory depends upon God.
Who can create the miracles of the gospel in this age, and who will create the miracles? Please think it over. The creator of miracles is not "me myself" or someone else, neither Joshua nor Moses nor Apostle Paul nor Peter nor any other person. Only God is the creator of miracles, and only those whom God is with can stand in the middle of the miracles.
God, who accomplishes the work of salvation throughout the world, is with us. All our brothers and sisters in Zion! Let us always keep in mind that all the miracles of the gospel come from God, and bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit abundantly in Father and Mother, remembering God's words, "I am with you," "Do not fear; do not be dismayed," and, "I will help you."
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