Words of the Bible

Is There Really God the Mother in the Bible?

Sister Curious, I heard that you visited your hometown at the beginning of the year. Do you go there often? Yes, my mother is there, so even if it’s not a special day like a national holiday, I go to see her whenever I have time. It seems we miss our hometown more if our mothers are there. When it comes to home, mother comes to our mind, right? Then it’s not a surprise that there is Heavenly Mother in the kingdom of heaven, home of our souls. I was surprised a lot when I first heard about Heavenly Mother. People all call God Father. I thought that, too. But when I was told that there is also Mother in…

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Beautiful Trace

If you cut the trunk of a tree and look at the cross section of the tree, you can see a pattern of concentric tree rings. Tree rings form when there are differences in growth speed as the weather changes. Between spring and summer, when cell division is vigorous, the wood texture inside the tree is soft and the color is bright, while cell division is slow starting from late summer or autumn, resulting in a hardened texture and a darker color. As such process repeats, a distinct pattern of tree rings is formed in the trunk of a tree. If you look at tree rings, you can tell not only the tree’s age but also what had happened during…

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

In 1920, a woman claimed she was Anastasia the last Grand Duchess of Russia. It was two years after the Russian imperial family was mercilessly assassinated during Bolshevik Revolution. Anastasia was the fourth child of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, who was the most loved among the four princesses. Her appearance drew public attention along with sympathy for the tragedy of the Russian imperial family. The woman’s name was Anna Anderson. She got in the center of controversies; she knew the details of the imperial family and was familiar with royal family etiquette, and people around her gave testimonies about her. In 1970, after 37 years of a battle to find the truth, the German Supreme Court ruled…

Wherever the Gospel Is Preached, What She Has Done Will Be Told, in Memory of Her

Before the Passover, Jesus was in Bethany, reclining at the table, at the home of Simon the Leper. A woman came close to Jesus with a jar. There was very expensive perfume in the jar, which ordinary people could not even afford it. The woman broke the jar and poured the perfume on the head of Jesus. The whole house was filled with the aroma of the perfume. Some of those present were surprised and rebuked her, saying, “Why this waste of expensive perfume? It could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor!” Seeing this, Jesus stopped them. “Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful…

A Blessed People and a Kingdom of Priests

At the beginning of a new year, people often greet one another by saying, “May you receive many blessings!” Even those who do not usually say such words wish each other blessings at this time of year. Our Zion family members greet one another by saying, “God bless you!” every day, not just on special occasions. The Bible likens words to seeds. So, “God bless you!” is not merely a routine greeting, but it grows like a seed and bears the fruits of blessing without fail. I hope you share this beautiful greeting as often as possible, so that both speakers and listeners can receive blessings. Let us examine the teachings of the Bible to see what kind of people…

How to Not Repeat  the Same Mistakes That Lead to Regrets 

In September 2019, a bus suddenly stopped in downtown Seoul. The driver who stopped the bus asked the passengers to excuse him, and ran outside. It was to save a woman in her 60s who had fallen in the street. The woman had not recovered her consciousness although some other passersby had been trying to help her. The bus driver immediately started CPR on her. After a few minutes, she recovered her consciousness and started breathing again. Then the bus driver asked one of the passersby there to stay with her until the ambulance arrived, and he returned to his bus. The passengers were moved by the act of the driver who saved the woman’s life with quick thinking. The…

The Source of Power to Accomplish the Work of Salvation

Our brothers and sisters have been working hard together with one mind in faith. As a result, over 7,000 Zions have now been established all over the world. Looking at this amazing work of salvation, some may think that it has been possible because a department of the Head Office excels at planning, and others may think that we have achieved such great results because we have pastors and missionaries with excellent leadership. However, if we look at it through the Bible, we can realize that the gospel of the kingdom is supposed to be preached throughout the world no matter what kind of people God appoints, and that the work of salvation can be accomplished through God’s help. We…

There are so many Christian denominations, and we often hear people insist that the denomination they belong to is authentic. What exactly is heresy?

From a religious point of view, “heresy” is an idea or doctrine that goes against the true faith. Discerning heresy is very important for our salvation. Even though we have believed in God fervently for a long time, if we belong to a heretical denomination, we cannot be saved. Then, which denomination is a heretic? Standard of heresy People have a tendency to think that the church which has a long history and many followers is authentic and that the church which has not is heretical. However, the length of a church history or the number of followers cannot be a standard for distinguishing the true Church from false churches. If these kinds of standards were right, it would mean…

False Accusation

1. Chaldeans accused Daniel’s three friends Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, proclaimed that those who did not fall down and worship the image of gold would immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace. Despite that, Daniel’s three friends—Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, did not worship the image of gold. At that time, some Chaldeans who were jealous of them accused them and asked the king to punish them. At this time some astrologers came forward and denounced [accused, KJV] the Jews.Da 3:8 ※ Chaldea was the name of a region in the southland of Babylon. Since the Chaldeans reigned over Babylon, Babylon was called Chaldea. Since Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did not worship the idol despite the conciliation of King Nebuchadnezzar, they…

Letters from Prison

Jawaharlal Nehru fought for India’s independence together with Mahatma Gandhi, and later became India’s first prime minister. During the time when India was under British rule, he was imprisoned many times for resisting the colonial rule. Since he was imprisoned in Naini Prison, he wrote letters to his only daughter, Indira. He sent her about 190 letters for three years. Then what did he desperately want to say to his beloved daughter? “On your birthday you have been in the habit of receiving presents and good wishes. Good wishes you will still have in full measure, but what present can I send you from Naini Prison? My presents cannot be very material or solid.” Nehru made every endeavor in the…

If We Keep the Passover, Can We Be Protected by God?

These days, a lot of news about disasters is on TV. Probably because of that, I am often reminded of the Passover that enables us to escape disasters. The more frequently we hear the news of disasters, the more precious the message of salvation sounds. The Passover is, as the name explains itself, a feast that makes disasters pass over us. Were there actual cases where people were protected from disasters by keeping the Passover? Of course! About 3,500 years ago, such a case happened when the Passover was kept for the first time. “The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect, and you may take them from the sheep or the goats. Take care of them until…

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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…

Human Sense Organs Optimized for Survival

Superman, our superhero in a movie that we watched when we were little! He has superhuman power. Not only can he fly freely in the sky, but he also has power to lift up a car with one hand, and excellent sight to see distant objects, and the hearing ability to hear even tiny sounds from far away; these are powers that humans can’t have. For this reason, Superman is an object of envy for children. Then what will happen if we get special power like Superman? Appropriate response to external stimuli Humans accept various signals and information coming from the environment through the sense organs. Then the cerebrum comprehensively analyzes them and responds to stimuli by giving appropriate commands…

You Who Carried the Ark of the Covenant, Go Forward Boldly!

“Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1 In obedience to God’s will, Joshua took over the mission of Moses, and was about to cross the Jordan, leading the people of Israel. In order to enter the promised land of Canaan, they had to cross the Jordan River. However, since it was the harvest season—the rainy season, the Jordan was at flood stage. “All people shall follow the priests, and the…

Words of Mother’s Love

The “Words of Mother’s Love,” which bring peace, are spreading from the church to our homes, neighbors, and the whole world. The “Words of Mother’s Love” refer to words that express consideration, courage, support, and encouragement. Anyone can offer praise when a person has done something perfectly. However, it is not so easy to give courage and strength to someone who has fallen short of expectations. When we, God’s children, are weary and exhausted, these Words of Mother’s Love lift us up, strengthen our faith, and encourage us to hope for heaven. Both the Old and New Testaments contain teachings about the power of words, which God gave through the prophets and Jesus Himself taught. In this sense, the “Words…

God Inspects Us

God’s word is being spread rapidly throughout the world according to Bible prophecy. As the truth is being preached so quickly, more and more people are gathering to Zion. So, there are still some members who practice the habits they have learned from the world. We have received the truth, and we are cleansing ourselves from the filth of the world little by little in God, so we can change into perfect beings with upright personalities and behaviors that God desires. Through the Bible, let us now examine the earnest will of God who wants His children to be fully born again. God inspects everyone A sister in Zion led one of her friends to the truth. But her friend…

What Is the Difference Between Immersion Baptism and Sprinkling Baptism?

Baptism is a ritual act to put off the sinful body and to be born into a new life to become a Christian: To be baptized is to bury our sins in water. Different denominations teach and practice different methods of baptism: immersion and sprinkling. There seems to be no big difference between them, but when we understand the meaning of the Greek word for baptize, we can see that Biblical baptism is immersion, not sprinkling. The Greek word "(baptizô)" means ‘to dip, to immerse or to submerge.' The English word ‘baptize' is a direct transliteration from the Greek word. Therefore, if we consider the meaning of the original language, there is no doubt that the Biblical method of baptism…

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…

Israel

1. Jacob’s another name One night, God told Jacob in a dream to leave the house of Laban, his mother’s brother, and return to his homeland. So Jacob took all of his family and animals and left for his hometown. On his way back home, when he arrived at the ford of Jabbok, he sent his family and all his possessions to a safe place across the brook. So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is…

Why Is It That Women of the Church of God Wear Veils During the Service?

When I see the pictures or videos about the Church of God, there’s something interesting. How can they all look the same during services? Every female member wears a veil, whereas every male member wears nothing. God set regulations for services. One of them is about the veil. Is wearing a veil God’s regulation? Sure! “A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God . . .” 1 Corinthians 11:7 The Bible teaches us that men should not wear anything while praying or during the service. If they do not follow this, even if they want to worship God, they will only dishonor God. I see. Shall we see a woman’s case?…

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