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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.

Preaching together, helping one another

Our Father said, "The army moves on at the sound of the trumpet, and God's people at the sound of the prophecy." Then, what prophetic sound should we now pay attention to? It is the word, "Fulfill the gospel, helping one another." Studying the Bible, let's come closer to God's will contained within the prophecy. Follow Christ's Example God wishes us to be of the same mind with one another according to Jesus Christ. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.Ro 15:5-6 Jesus, our Teacher, always set…

Salvation of the World Depends on God

God has led the work of our salvation at the front line of the gospel. With the help of Father and Mother, who always lead us silently and give all the credit to Their children, the history of the Old and New Testaments and the prophecies of this age have been fulfilled. There were many times in the past when we disobeyed God's will. Nevertheless, our heavenly Father and Mother have not turned away from us but have patiently waited for all of us to repent, and lead us to the everlasting heavenly home. For this, we give thanks and glory again to our heavenly Father and Mother. Think of how the earth moves and the universe operates. There is…

Regret for the Things That We Have Not Done

People regret the things they have not done before. When they meet a foreigner and are unable to say anything, they regret not having studied a foreign language harder during their school days. When they are old, they regret not having listened to their parents who told them to study hard and work diligently while they were young. There are many things in our life that we may end up regretting. However, spiritually, we must live a life without any regrets. God has given us the truth which will not make us regret, and He has even allowed us the inheritance of the everlasting heavenly kingdom. Realizing the value of the kingdom of heaven promised by God, all the people…

Fear and one talent

The Bible describes 'fear' in two different ways: "Fear God" and "Do not fear." It is not because God is the object of fear that the Bible tells us to fear Him, but because He is our Creator and Savior. On the other hand, the Bible tells us not to fear. This implies that we don't have to fear anything or anyone other than God. Jesus told the parable of the talents. In that parable, the one who had received one talent was afraid and hid the talent in the ground. God told us not to have such fear. Now, let's think of the confident faith that pleases God, through the parable of the talents in the Bible. Life in…

Greek Philosophy

The New Testament was recorded in Greek which was an international language in those days. “Philosophia” [φιλοσοφια], a Greek word for philosophy, has the meaning, “to love wisdom.” Hellas [Greece] was a country where philosophy developed from the ancient time and produced many philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and so on. The cities of Corinth, Ephesus and Arden were the famous cities of Hellas, where Apostle Paul used to preach. In the book of Acts, there is a scene that Apostle Paul disputed with Epicurean and Stoic philosophers while he was preaching. A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems…

In God Is Our Salvation

God taught different ways of salvation for mankind in each age: The Old Testament mainly describes how God carried out His providence of salvation in the spirit, while the New Testament teaches how we should treat God who has come to this earth in the flesh. Throughout the 66 books of the Bible, we meet three kinds of people: those who didn't even know God in the spirit, those who didn't recognize God in the flesh, and the blessed ones who received and served God whether He was in the spirit or in the flesh. The salvation of our souls depends on knowing God, who controls all the salvation history. Let's find it out through the Bible. The knowledge and…

We Can See God Only as Much as We Realize Him

As the workers of the new covenant diligently preach the Word, our heavenly family members throughout the world are now coming back to Zion to find the truth. The place doesn't seem to matter as long as they can preach. They are intent on preaching the gospel throughout the nation and overseas; some preach on a plane; some preach on an aircraft carrier while doing their military service; and others in various different circumstances. Whether on land, on the sea or in the air, they all preach God's word fervently, so the work of the gospel is being accomplished rapidly. Many of the people of Zion are led into the truth. Among them, there are those who understand the truth…

The Meaning of the Sacrifice of the Passover

As the Bible says that faith is being sure of what we hope for, the people of Zion believe firmly in the prophecy and earnestly hope for the kingdom of God, and they are preaching the glory of Mother throughout the whole world. As a result, many souls are now coming back to Zion. If we are proud of our Father and Mother and display Their glory, They will greatly bless us and allow us to achieve wonderful results. Now, let's take some time to think about the meaning of the sacrifice of the Passover and the flesh and blood of God given to us. A mother saved her child with her own blood There was a great earthquake in…

The Love of God the Mother

As we look back upon the past, we come to realize that we have received boundless love from our spiritual Mother, just as we’ve received much love from our physical mother. Though we are lacking in ability and have nothing, God has chosen us and leads us to the eternal kingdom of heaven. For this, we are truly thankful to God. God has been always with us, giving us favorable circumstances and providing all our needs with His unconditional love. Now, let’s take some time to think about the love of our heavenly Mother, who trusts us though we are lacking in many things, encourages us and leads us to the everlasting kingdom of heaven. God is love God has…

The Most Important Thing in This Age

Everyone inherently desires to do what is valuable and meaningful. It says in the Bible, "Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment" (Heb 9:27). Through these words, the Bible advises man to seek the righteousness of God and live a new life as a renewed person while living in this world. What, then, is the most meaningful and important thing in our life? I believe the people of Zion already know the answer. Elohim came to this earth, set us an example and entrusted us with the most valuable work. Now, let's take some time to think about how worthwhile the work that God has entrusted to us is. As the children of…

Earth’s Atmosphere & Magnetic Field

What would it be like if there were no atmosphere and magnetic field on Earth? On Earth’s surface, there would be countless craters from the impact of meteors just like the Moon; and above all, there would be no living organisms on Earth. That is how important Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field are. Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field function as protective fields and shields that are essential for the living organisms on it. Earth’s atmosphere optimized for the survival of living organisms So far as is known, Earth is the only planet where organisms exist in the Solar System. One of the characteristics of Earth is that it is surrounded by the atmosphere that is perfect for living organisms to…

Living Water in the Midst of Famine

"A lake of gold in the desert sand is less than a cool, fresh spring and to one lost sheep a shepherd boy is greater than the richest king." These are the lyrics from the animated film "The Prince of Egypt." Quite rightly so! To a lost sheep, a shepherd to lead him is needed the most. To a traveler in a vast desert, it is water that is needed most urgently. If there is not even a single drop of water because of a drought, what is the use of gold or power? Life cannot be sustained without water. It is the same with the life of our soul. Unless our soul is supplied with the water of life,…

Wherever the Holy Spirit Leads Us

Paul and his companions in their preaching journey came to Mysia through the region of Phrygia and Galatia (today central Turkey), having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching God’s word in the province of Asia. Though they tried to enter Bithynia, they were not allowed to, either. So they turned to the west and headed towards Troas located on the border between Asia and Europe. During the night in Troas, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia. “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” As Paul made known the vision to his companions, they got on the ship at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called them to preach the gospel there. For…

Desire for Spiritual Blessings

There is a great difference in deed between those who understand and those who do not. In Zion there are two kinds of people: the wise who fully understand the words of God and store up blessings one by one, and the foolish who do not understand and lose lots of blessings even under the most favorable circumstances. We must become the wise who faithfully store up the heavenly blessings God has provided for us. Just as Jacob did not hesitate to suffer any distress and sacrifice in order to gain spiritual blessings, all the brothers and sisters in Zion should earnestly desire spiritual blessings and accumulate them rather than pursue physical desires. Jacob persistently asked God for His blessing…

Be Conscious of God

I believe each of you has many plans whenever a new month or a new year comes. To make all the plans succeed, we are to rely on God rather than on our own abilities. We may make plans, but it is God who fulfills them. We can confirm that through the Bible and through our life. Think of the root when you see fruit When people see a tree that has produced lots of fruit, they tend to pay attention to its visible fruit and branches but neglect to think about the invisible root's role and influence. Seeing a tree, we should consider not only its fruit and branches but also the root which supplies water and nourishment until…

Rebirth

People experience many hardships and trials in their lives. Taking their cross, they walk the path of suffering. This is the life of pilgrims. How about us who have received God? God has a plan for our life. If we realize this fact, we will understand that our present suffering is a part of God's great plan for our salvation and the process of our rebirth. Suffering in God's plan This is what happened in America. There was a fire at a store in Chicago, and the store was completely destroyed by fire. Its owner was a self-made man who had undergone difficulties. So his neighbors and customers commiserated him on his misfortune. One day, in the ashes stood a…

Do Not Grumble but Give Thanks

I’ve heard that it is words of complaints that people utter most frequently throughout their lives. However, there is nothing to grumble about as long as we believe that God is with us and loves us. This time, let’s find out God’s will for us, seeing what the fate of grumblers in the Bible was. Give thanks in all circumstances Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Th 5:16-18 We are all well aware of the above passage; it is a very precious teaching of God. We must do the will of God in order to enter the eternal kingdom of heaven. Unless we are joyful always,…

He Who Has an Ear Hears God’s Voice

Most churches today claim to hear the word of God. Actually, they do not understand the meaning of God's word. The Bible says that they have an uncircumcised ear. How about us? We have eyes to see, ears to hear and minds to understand. Giving thanks to God, let's see what the uncircumcised ear means, through the Bible. Those who have an uncircumcised ear People commonly say of the person who is slow in understanding what others say, "He has a bad ear." Likewise, the Bible says of him who does not understand what God says, "He has an uncircumcised ear." Many people around us claim to believe in God, but they do not make out what God's will is…

You have no part with me

Let us be on God's side This happened about 150 years ago when the Civil War was getting fierce in America. At that time, Abraham Lincoln, who had advocated emancipation of slaves, presided over the North (the Union), confronting the South (the Confederacy). But he couldn't easily subdue the Confederates commanded by Colonel Robert E. Lee. Rather, the Unionists were fiercely attacked by them. It grieved Lincoln to see soldiers die, and he realized keenly that the war would not end by man's power and prayed to God more than three hours a day. Then his officials, seeing the president pray earnestly, told him that they would also pray God to be on their side. With a straight face, however,…

Those approved by God

People in the world live in their own way of life, with their own opinions. Some say this is right, and others that is true. In political circles, the government party and opposition parties are pitted against each other in divided opinions. And sometimes people take a stand against their neighbors, raising their voices. And even husband and wife quarrel with each other because of their different way of life. If each of them claims to be right, who will tell right from wrong? Judging from the Bible, it is only God who can finally distinguish between right and wrong. So, there is the Last Judgment in the Bible. Now, children of Zion are streaming to Jerusalem. At Jesus' first…