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The Bible enables us to be wise for salvation (2 Ti 3:15). Let us learn the true will of God from it.

Be a Great Prophet

The Bible refers to a “prophet” as a person who realizes God’s will first and carries out the work of God. God did nothing without revealing His plan to His prophets, and in every age He sent His prophets again and again to His elect (Am 3:7; Jer 29:19). The Old Testament shows well the activities of the prophets who warned the Israelites whenever they went astray, conveyed the true will of God to them, and prophesied of the impending disasters and the salvation of Christ. The New Testament also talks about the gospel prophets who received the good news of salvation first when Christ came to the earth, and preached it to the whole world. In actuality, all 66…

Discerning False Prophets and the True Church

The earth’s ecosystems we live in are organized so delicately and exquisitely that we can’t help but think someone has designed them. What would happen if the earth was a little bit bigger or smaller than it is now? What if the earth was slightly closer or farther away from the sun? If the size of the earth and the distance from the earth to the sun changed even a little bit and if the satellite moon didn’t exist, there would be no life on the earth. The earth would face a shortage of water or oxygen and its temperatures would be too hot or too cold; the earth’s environment would not be suitable for human habitation, as it is…

The Condition to Complete the Gospel Harmonization of Leadership and Followership

In any group whether it is a school or a company or the military base or a sports team or a public office, there is a word that is often mentioned when something good or something bad happens. It is leadership. “They failed because of lack of leadership,” “They overcame the obstacle with an outstanding leadership.” The books about leadership always take the top sales in the bookstores. For the leadership education programs, people from different kinds of fields including CEOs and even young students gather together. Leadership is the essential and necessary ability for leaders who guide groups whether big or small. Then is it possible to lead a group only by good leadership? Good Leadership & Bad Leadership…

The Hidden Manna and Christ Ahnsahnghong

The Bible tells us that the most important thing is to realize Christ, the mystery of God (Col 1:26–27; 2:1–3). 2,000 years ago, Jesus Himself taught that He is the Christ, through manna—the bread of life—from heaven. Most of the people, who had heard Jesus’ words, did not believe in Him and left Him. However, the disciples such as Peter, John and James followed Jesus till the end, realizing that He is the Christ who gives the words of eternal life. Through the New Covenant Passover, Jesus gave the manna from heaven to those who recognized Him. It is the same in this age of the Holy Spirit. God gives the “hidden manna” to those who realize that Christ is…

Never Say “No”

The thoughts of God, who declares the end from the beginning and sees into eternity, are higher than the thoughts of man, just as the heavens are higher than the earth (Isa 55:9). So the Bible teaches us to never say “no” to God’s word. It’s because our single act of disobedience can lead us away from the eternal blessings of heaven. God’s commands are the words of life that lead mankind to eternal happiness and salvation. As God’s holy people, we should always say “yes” to every word of God and follow it. They left their nets and followed Jesus God wrote the things of the past in the Bible to teach us. Let’s learn the direction of faith…

Secrets Hidden in Eggs

Eggs are common food to us. However, since eggs are living cells, a chick gets born out of a fertile egg like magic when the hen sits on it for just three weeks. Out of an egg that showed no sign of life, a living creature gets born. This mystery of life in eggs moves us. An egg that has life also conceives a lot of secrets. First of all, let us take a look at the structure of the egg. At a glance, the inside of the egg looks very simple—yolk, egg white, and shell. In fact, however, the egg has quite a complicated structure embraced by several layers. The hard shell is mainly composed of calcium carbonate which…

God’s Promise and Heaven

The old year is gone, and a new year has begun. Looking back at the past, I feel like I have woken from a single night of sleep; all my days have passed by so quickly. This reminds me that the day when we will go to Heaven is drawing nearer. We must be so thankful that we have the Kingdom of Heaven. When Jesus came to this earth 2,000 years ago, He taught that Heaven and Hell really exist and told us to follow the path He had opened for us, so we could all go to Heaven. Then He set us an example of putting into practice all the teachings of truth during His life on earth. We,…

To Samaria and Even to the Ends of the Earth

Mother said at the autumn feasts, “When you preach the gospel after receiving the latter rain of the Holy Spirit, you will feel different than you did before.” Relying on the words of Mother, our brothers and sisters in Zion all around the world have been preaching the gospel. As a result, the joyful news is pouring in from all over the world that many of the heavenly children are returning to Zion. They say, “We preach the gospel to the same people at the same place, but they are completely different than how they used to be.” Hearing this, I come to realize that the prophecies of the Bible are being fulfilled exactly as written. God said that the…

The World Where Everything Is Accomplished through Faith

The Bible records many miracles, which do not match what we have felt and experienced. The parting of the Red Sea and the restoration of sight to the blind cannot easily be understood based on human knowledge. So, some people say they cannot believe God’s work described in the Bible. However, even what seems dream-like and impossible to us is something very easy to do for God who created the whole universe. God boosts our faith, saying repeatedly in the Bible, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” The world God created goes on according to God’s word even at this moment. When we understand that the word of God Almighty accomplishes everything, something miraculous can happen…

Singing Hymns to God

Prayers are heard in the prison. They are Paul and Silas. Both of them are in prison under a false accusation. A slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future troubled them for many days. As Paul commanded the spirit to come out of her, the owners of the slave girl seized Paul and Silas and dragged them to face the authorities. “These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice.” When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they gave a plausible reason and branded Paul and Silas as sinners. The magistrates only…

Science in the Dark Ages

In 1992, the Roman Catholic Church officially admitted to erring in condemning Galileo Galilei, a 17th-century Italian astronomer, who maintained that the earth revolves around the sun. Galileo Galilei observed the moon and Mars with the telescope he invented, and his experiment at the Leaning Tower of Pisa became a cornerstone of modern physics. He is called the father of modern science for his contribution to the new physical science. But he was brought to trial because he advocated the Copernican heliocentrism, and in 1633 he was condemned by the Roman Catholic Church. It took nearly 400 years for him to be reinstated. The Loss of Right and Wrong Denis Diderot and Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, the representative French Enlightenment…

Ascending to Heaven While Walking With God

Everyone wants to go to the Kingdom of Heaven because it is a place where death, sorrow and pain do not exist. Heaven is a place that is filled with eternal joy, glory and happiness, and it is our spiritual home. Those who believe in God have the hope of returning to their heavenly home. Then, what kind of people will be allowed to enter Heaven? The Bible testifies that prophets such as Enoch and Elijah ascended into Heaven while they were walking with God. Now, let us learn about the kind of wisdom we need to have in order to enter Heaven. We should first examine the history of our ancestors of faith, all of whom walked with God.…

Who Is the Owner of Our House?

A house fully reflects its owner’s dignity or taste. When you visit the homes of other people, some of them present a warm and friendly atmosphere, but others present a cold and unfriendly atmosphere. Just by staying inside their homes for a few minutes, you can easily discern what kind of people they are. You can discover whether they are lazy or diligent, whether they are easygoing or strict about everything. A house is a place that reflects the owner’s inner self, just as it is. Then, let’s think about who the owner of our house is. Each of us is a temple of the Holy Spirit, where God dwells (1 Co 6:19). We need to ensure that God is…

How Many Days Do We Have Remaining in Our Lives?

There are countless people living in this world; however, among all of these people, there is not a single person who knows exactly how much time they have remaining in their life. Most of them tend to spend their time each day only thinking about their lives on this earth. On the other hand, there are also those who think about the Kingdom of Heaven and live for that eternal world. What kind of life are we currently living in this world? We need to examine ourselves to see whether or not we are blindly walking the path of faith with a vague notion of Heaven. We also need to seriously consider what kind of goal and direction we should…

Our Loving God

God truly loves us. In order to save His children, Heavenly Father left the glorious Kingdom of Heaven behind, and came to this earth in the flesh 2,000 years ago. He endured countless forms of ridicule and insult. As if that were not enough, He bore the pain of being severely whipped, and suffered an excruciating death on the cross. He did all of this to pay for our sins. God loves us so deeply that it cannot be expressed in words. Even at this very moment, Heavenly Mother is walking with us on this earth and endlessly showing us how much She loves us. Heavenly Mother loves and cares for us so much that She has given up Her…

Number One

We continually hear the joyful news from all around the world that our church has received awards as a result of the righteous acts of the members. I believe that soon we will see the perfect fulfillment of the prophecy that God will give the people of Zion honor and praise among all people of the earth. As we continue to receive awards on this earth, which is only a copy and shadow, I am even more excited about the rewards in Heaven, which God promised us. God certainly said, “I have rewards for you.” When viewed from space, the earth appears as a tiny dot among numerous planets. Therefore, the awards we receive on this earth, regardless of how…

I Was Blind But Now I See

Blind people, who have always lived with a visual impairment, know the value of being able to see, more so than anyone else; however, those who have been able to see everything since birth are unable to fully understand the value of sight. What if a man who has lived his entire life in total darkness regains his sight one day, being able to see the world clearly? At that moment, he would be inexplicably overjoyed. It is the same with us spiritually. When we were in total spiritual darkness, we met God, who opened our spiritual eyes to see the truth. In that moment, our souls must have leaped for joy and overflowed with thanksgiving; yet, as we are…

Art of Disguise: Insect Camouflage & Mimicry

A giant hole at the center and a log bridge over it looks perilous. The scene that chills your blood is a painting—a work of trick art. Making use of optical illusion caused by reflection of light, trick art makes you mistake a planar work as a three-dimensional structure. A painting on a flat surface when seen in close-up can remind you of real situation in long-shot. Amazingly, just like this trick art, there are masters of disguise who are hidden around us, deceiving everyone’s eyes. They are insects. For defense and predation, animals blend in with their surroundings or mimic other species. This is called camouflage—the use of any coloration or conformation for the user not to be easily…

The Gospel Work Advances According to God’s Plan

God gives us the courage to always be bold; however, when we encounter a difficult situation while preaching the gospel, we are sometimes seized with fear and become like a deer caught in the headlights of a car. God tells us, “Do not fear, for I am with you” (Isa 41:10). Although we hear these words of God, sometimes we only focus on our immediate situation, instead of the internal aspects of our faith. If those who preach the truth choose to hesitate or hold back, the gospel work cannot be accomplished. We need to realize how great our God is and believe firmly that God Himself is leading the work of the gospel. Only then can we have confidence…

The Born-Again People

Recently we have been hearing the joyful news that our members in Zion all around the world are realizing the importance of repentance and achieving beautiful unity. According to Heavenly Mother’s example and teachings, many of our brothers and sisters have renewed their determination to live a life of repentance, apologizing first and being reconciled to one another in tears. They say to each other, “I’m sorry, please forgive me.” These words deeply resonate in our hearts. God has promised that as the Kingdom of Heaven draws closer, He will remove our heart of stone and give us a heart of flesh, enabling us to become united in heart and mind (Eze 36:24–27). I’m sure that God must be pleased…