Words of the Bible

God the Father and God the Mother

God has given all mankind an opportunity to hear the gospel, understand it and come to salvation. By the grace of God, the work of world evangelism is being accomplished amazingly, and so many souls around the world repent and return to the arms of God. When people hear the gospel, what amazes them the most is the truth about Mother the heavenly Jerusalem. The doors for the gospel are open wide; all the nations of the world—in Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, Asia and Africa—submit to the truth about Heavenly Mother. It is living proof that people around the world are waiting for salvation from Heavenly Mother so eagerly. Now, let’s study the Biblical teachings about God the…

The name Jesus is not found in the Old Testament even once. Then, how could Jesus’ disciples recognize Him as Christ and believe Him?

In the Old Testament, there is no word “Jesus,” the name of the Christ who is to come in the New Testament. Even if the name “Jesus” were prophesied, we would not be convinced that a man is Christ just because his name is Jesus; it is because the name “Jesus” was common among the Jews (Col 4:11). Therefore, the name Jesus is not absolute evidence through which we can believe that Jesus is Christ. The most convincing evidence is the work which Jesus fulfilled according to the prophecies of the Old Testament about Christ. For this, Jesus said that it is the “Bible [Scriptures]” that testifies about Him as Christ. “You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that…

Endure to the End

When we look back at the Israelites’ 40-year history in the desert, we can see that many of the Israelites dropped out of the journey to Canaan; some fell away after walking through the desert for 20 or 30 years, and others just before entering the land. In this age, we are walking in the desert of faith. I hope that we will all safely enter the heavenly Canaan, without a single person falling behind. Now we are living a life of faith in more favorable situations and circumstances than before. However, our patience seems to decrease in inverse proportion to our improved life conditions. I earnestly ask you, people of Zion, to have patient faith. Let’s find out what…

We call the Holy Spirit “God,” and we also say that they receive the Holy Spirit during the feasts. How can we define the Holy Spirit?

There are many cases in the Bible that one word is used for different meanings. For example, when we look for the word “law” in the New Testament, the law fundamentally indicates the Ten Commandments which were given in the time of Moses or detailed explanations related to them (Ro 7:7; Jas 2:11; Jn 8:5, 17). However, sometimes it refers to the Pentateuch including the law or even the entire Old Testament (Gal 4:21; Lk 24:44; Jn 12:34). Of course, they are related to one another, but strictly speaking, they mean different things. It is the same with the word, “Holy Spirit.” Originally, the Holy Spirit refers to God who has a personality, but we also say that we receive…

What Is the Trinity?

While reading the Bible, I saw that Jehovah is God in certain parts and that Jesus is God in other parts. Are the two different Gods? No. God appears in each age with a different appearance and a different name. In the age of the Father, God’s name was Jehovah; in the age of the Son, He came in the name of Jesus; and in the age of the Holy Spirit, He came in the new name of Jesus (cf. Revelation 3:12). All three of them are the same one God. So, the Trinity means that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are not different but one and the same God. God the Father is…

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Desert and the Desert Journey of Faith

The Bible records in detail about the past history from which God’s children, who are living in this age, can learn a lesson of faith and take a warning. The desert journey of the Israelites is not just a past history, but it is a copy and shadow of what is to come and also an example and warning for the spiritual Israelites who walk the path of faith, looking forward to the heavenly Canaan. By looking back at the history of the Israelites who fell into various temptations while walking in the desert for forty years, let us examine ourselves to see if we are walking the path of faith according to God’s will. History of the desert written…

What We Need to Save Lives

Mack Horton, who won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, received an email from one of his fans. According to the e-mail, skin cancer was suspected because a mole on his upper chest had become larger and darker than before. Horton went to the hospital immediately, and the doctor said that the mole could develop into melanoma. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops when melanocytes start to grow out of control. It is a deadly disease but has no symptoms, so you cannot accurately detect the disease unless you pay close attention to your skin. Thanks to his fan who sent him the e-mail with concern and care for him, he…

What is the difference between the forgiveness of sins and salvation?

The forgiveness of sins and salvation mean the same thing. We can easily understand this when we realize our origin. The salvation we need is the forgiveness of sins The word "salvation" means the act of saving someone from risk, harm, or destruction. Helping a person who is suffering from sickness to be healed or rescuing someone who is in danger of losing his or her life is also a type of salvation. However, the salvation that God provides is not of the body, but of the soul, and the salvation of our souls is also the goal of our faith. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you…

The Lamb’s Book of Life

The Bible teaches us that there is a distinction between God’s people who are qualified to enter the kingdom of heaven and those who are not. The people who practice lawlessness will not enter the kingdom of heaven, but they will all be driven out, no matter how loud they cry out, “Lord, Lord,” and no matter how diligently they believe in Christ and prophesy in His name (Mt 7:21-23; 25:31-46). This scene is similar to that of an immigration checkpoint. To enter a country, everyone has to pass through immigration at the airport. However, the immigration checkpoint has different lines for the citizens of the country or green card holders and foreigners; the former can pass through the immigration…

What a Strand of Hair Tells Us

Recently, the Center for Quantum Nanoscience of the Institute for Basic Science [IBS] swept the podium in related fields by inventing an atomic-scale storage medium. We are entering the 21st century nano age passing through the 20th century micro age. The tiny and fine storage area, a discovery after a century of research, has already been planted on our heads. It is hair. Hair starts growing even before birth. Seven weeks after conception, hair follicles1 are observed in the skin tissue. Around 10–13 weeks of pregnancy, the hair starts growing from the scalp, and around 20 weeks, eyebrows and eyelashes appear, and the fetus is covered by lanugo, a fine downy hair. Between 33 and 37 weeks, most of the…

Why did God liken the Holy Spirit to the former and latter rain?

To understand this, first we need to learn about the geographic settings and climate of Israel in relation to rain. Geographical Settings of Israel Israel has low rainfall and its soil is mainly composed of limestone and sandstone, so it is not easy to even find water underground. This is why the historical sites of Israel include many reservoirs which were used to collect rainwater for drinking, and Bible history also shows that the patriarchs like Abraham had to dig wells wherever they went and there were quarrels over water. Thus, rain was directly correlated with the livelihood of the people in Israel, their survival was threatened when it did not rain. … I will send rain on your land…

Because the Gracious Hand Was Upon Me

Hearing the city of Jerusalem lies in ruins, Nehemiah looks sad. After praying for a few days, he comes to Judah with the will to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem, being fully supported by King Artaxerxes he serves. Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem and examines the fallen walls of the city. Gathering the Jews, he says, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” When Nehemiah tells them about the gracious hand of God upon him and what the king said to him, they are moved and reply. “Good! Let’s start rebuilding it together.”…

Rejoice in the Lord

If we carefully examine all things made by God, we are able to realize how much grace God is bestowing on us. Around us there are so many things to be joyful and thankful for—fresh air, water, green pasture, loving people, happiness from a change of weather or season, and so on. So the Bible frequently mentions the virtue of being joyful and thankful, as one of the virtues that Christians must have. At a palace or a castle where a king lived, both in western and eastern countries, a special flag was planted to signify the presence of the king. Rejoicing always as Christians is like a flag that signifies God’s presence in us. On the contrary, if Christians…

I want to know in detail about the regular prayer. I want to know why we pray at the regular prayer times and what meanings are contained in the regular prayer.

God gave us, humans, the three conditions necessary for living—breathing, eating, and moving. If any one of them is missing, how can we sustain our life? Those who are in the truth sustain the life of their souls as they breathe through prayer, eat the words of life, and move through preaching. Just as we must breathe continually to sustain our physical life, the Bible says that we should pray continually. The reason is that prayer is like breathing. In order to save us, humans, God established the heavenly sanctuary where sacrifices for the forgiveness of sins are realized. In that sanctuary, Christ who is the High Priest offers a spiritual sacrifice for us according to the regulations He established,…

Covenant and Faith

Our society is maintained by promises. For example, a bill is just a piece of paper, but because of a promise made among people it has monetary value with which they can buy or sell things. If a child tears up a money bill and throws it away, people will get upset, but if it is a simple piece of paper, they will not care too much about it. That is because it does not have a promise attached to it, while a money bill does. So, a promise is important. There is a promise, or a covenant, between God and humankind as well. If we do not understand the relationship between a covenant and faith in our life of…

Today, churches believe in Jesus Christ. However, 2,000 years ago when Jesus came, why did they not believe in Him but rather crucify Him on the cross?

Among the many reasons the Jews rejected Jesus 2,000 years ago, the biggest one was that they did not believe the prophecies of the Bible (Jn 5:46-47). Jesus said that what testifies about Him is the Bible, and on the resurrection day, too, He testified about Himself through the Bible to the disciples who were not sure that He is Christ, so that He let them have conviction in their hearts (Jn 5:39; Lk 24:25-27, 32). That is why the apostles, too, testified that Jesus is Christ through the Bible (Ac 17:2). The Jews did not know the prophecy of the Bible, nor believe it. They persecuted Jesus because they just believed in the God whom they themselves had made…

God’s Gospel Workers

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” Lk 10:2 The children of Zion, who are living in the prophetical age of the Feast of Tabernacles, the season of harvest, are workers in charge of the spiritual harvest. Although we are lacking in many ways, God made us gospel workers and entrusted us with the gospel. In autumn when everyone is busy harvesting, a wise and diligent worker refreshes the spirit of his master, but a sluggard is like vinegar to the teeth of his master and smoke to his eyes (Ps 10:5, 26). Now, let us have time to check what kind of…

Which One Is Right between the Feast of Tabernacles and Thanksgiving Day?

Brother, it’ll be the Feast of Tabernacles in a little while. The autumn feasts have already approached. The weather is getting cool. Well, I have a question. A friend of mine who attends another church talks much about Thanksgiving Day. Is it the same as the Feast of Tabernacles? No. Although many people think that the two are similar because both are kept in autumn, they are totally different. The Feast of Tabernacles is God’s feast that leads us to salvation. But Thanksgiving Day is just a day men made. Moreover, it is not recorded in the Bible. Thanksgiving Day is not in the Bible? No, it’s not. Thanksgiving Day was created hundreds of years ago in America. In 1620,…

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All churches claim to preach the gospel, but the meaning of the gospel is vague. What is the gospel?

About two thousand years ago, Jesus came to the earth and preached the good news of the kingdom of heaven to save us. Since it was Jesus who preached the gospel of the kingdom, the gospel means all the teachings that Jesus gave us to lead us to the kingdom of heaven. “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”Mt 24:14 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the…

One Bun or Two Buns

The main character, a high school student, comes home after school and finds two red bean buns and a note his mom left on the kitchen table. “Share them with your younger sister. Have one each.” After reading the note, he eats one of the buns right away. However, he doesn’t feel satisfied with one and ends up eating the other, which was for his sister, despite his mom’s note. To remove the proof, he throws away his mom’s note in the trash can. After some time, his younger sister comes back home and finds the mom’s note thrown away. She gets angry, and an argument begins. The brother thinks it is a simple matter that will be solved if…