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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.

Practice, a Channel for Change

At the beginning of every year, people make various plans to carry out for a year. However, until the plan is carried out successfully, there are many crises. Though they make a resolution easily, it is difficult to put it into practice, and it is more difficult to continue it though they practiced it once. So experts say that perseverance without giving up and repeated practice are the first priority to accomplish a goal. In order to fulfill what we want no matter what it is, we need the “unceasing power” to change commonness to uncommonness and failure to success. Effort rather than talent There is no one who sets up a goal and a plan, wanting to fail from…

The Feast of Unleavened Bread

The Feast of Unleavened Bread is celebrated the day after the Passover. In the New Testament, it is also known as a feast of passion commemorating the Crucifixion. The Feast of Unleavened Bread is associated with agony and pain—the suffering of Christ in the New Testament as well as the affliction of the Israelites in the Old Testament. As the name implies, it is the feast to eat unleavened bread—bread made without yeast—which represents suffering. In the Old Testament, the ceremony of the Feast of Unleavened Bread was celebrated by eating unleavened bread for seven days; in the New Testament, we participate in Christ’s suffering by fasting. God appointed this feast of suffering as a command for us to keep.…

Resurrection Day

Jesus’ resurrection, which took place 2,000 years ago, is a very important event that is essential for every believer’s life of faith. It is natural for people to think that everything ends in death. However, contrary to their thought, Christ showed that we would enjoy eternal life and happiness in Heaven with God, through His resurrection from the dead. On the Resurrection Day, the day Christ came back to life, we commemorate the power of God who broke the chains of death. As the people of Zion, let us study the origin and meaning of the Resurrection Day and march toward Heaven with hope for the resurrection. The Origin of the Resurrection Day God established the seven feasts in three…

The Order of Melchizedek and the Law of Tithe

God, who loves mankind, has given us the Bible as a guide to salvation. God allowed all the books of the Old and New Testaments to be written through many prophets. God’s people should observe all the laws and ordinances recorded in the Bible, which contain God’s love and desire to bless and save His people. All the regulations of the New Covenant, such as baptism, Sabbath, Passover, and the veil are the laws of life that God’s people must follow. Tithe is another regulation. Some people mistakenly consider tithe as a donation to the church; however, it must never be regarded simply as secular material. We should understand that tithe is an important law of truth which profoundly impacts…

Cross Reverence in Babylon

Recently, the number of heavenly family members who realize the truth and come to Zion has been noticeably increasing. Almost everyone who visits the Church of God for the first time mentions one thing; they cannot find any cross in our church. It is very common for people to associate the cross with Christian churches. However, the saints of the early Church, established by Jesus, neither erected the cross nor taught that the cross should be revered as an object or a symbol of faith. The History of Cross Reverence Nowadays, most Christian churches put crosses on steeples and use them to decorate the interior of the church, so most people associate the cross with Christianity. Let us find out…

The History of Eden and the Savior in the Age of the Holy Spirit

No one wants to die. However, death is inevitable; it comes to everyone someday, regardless of age, gender, or position. Where did death begin? Most people, whether they believe in God or not, may have heard the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Bible tells us that man sinned in the Garden of Eden and death came to all people. Where there is a problem, there is a solution. Just as the clues to the solution of an accident lie at the accident scene, the secret of life lies in the Garden of Eden where the history of death began, right? Let’s discover the secret of life through the history of Eden and learn about…

Christmas and the Birthday of the Sun

At the end of every year, in the month of December, the whole world is abuzz with a festive atmosphere celebrating Christmas. Christmas was established under the pretense of Jesus’ birth and has become a festival celebrated throughout the whole world, transcending religions and nationalities. On the surface, Christmas appears to contain the meaning of Christ’s birth. However, we should keep in mind that if even the smallest part of the truth is changed, it is no longer the truth that contains the promise of God’s salvation. Truth must remain intact, kept pure, and be consistent with the word of God; it must not be contaminated even in the smallest way. Let us see through the Bible whether or not…

Animals That Overcome the Cold

Whenever winter comes, people hesitate to go outside because of the biting wind, and prepare winter items for the cold weather. It is easy to see people walk in a hurry, hunching their shoulders, in down jackets or fur coats. Then, how do animals, which have no houses to prevent the wind or thick clothes to wear, endure the severe cold? The coldest place on the earth is the Antarctic. Only 2% of the surface of the Antarctic exposes the soil, and the rest of it is covered with 2-kilometer [1.24-mile]-thick ice. The average temperature of the Antarctic in winter is -56.7℃ [-70.06℉] and it can go down to -91.2℃ [-132.16℉]. Sometimes, the wind of over 50 m/s [112 mph]…

The Three Angels’ Messages

The Bible is a book of prophecy written by the inspiration of God and gives us the wisdom that leads to salvation. God, who declares the end from the beginning, has previously written in the Bible what is still to come, from ancient times (2 Ti 3:15–16; 2 Pe 1:19–21; Isa 46:10). The Bible is the word of God who foresees the future, and that is definitely why we should trust the Bible. Through history, we can see that the prophecies of the Bible have been fulfilled without fail at their appointed time. Now, let us find out what God wants to show us through the messages of the three angels in the book of Revelation, among many prophecies. The…

Do This

The Bible is the world’s best-selling book, which contains abundant content—Adam and Eve, the progenitors of the human race, the history of the kings of Israel, the work of Jesus and of the apostles, and much more. Many people study the Bible and acquire new knowledge through it, satisfying their intellectual curiosity. However, reading the Bible just to extend knowledge is not a proper approach to it. Our purpose for reading the Bible is to understand the commands God has given us to save our souls and to put them into practice. We can go to Heaven when we do what God has commanded us, thinking about how to fulfill God’s will and studying the Bible. Do This and You…

They Raise Their Voices Together in Prayer to God

Peter and John, who are proclaiming Jesus, are seized by the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees. Though those two are threatened not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus, they preach the will of Christ fearlessly. The rulers let them go without finding the excuse to punish them. On their release, Peter and John go back to their own people and report all that the chief priests and elders said to them. As they hear this, they raise their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord, now consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Perform holy work through the name of Jesus.”…

Preaching Depends on Our Mindset, Not on Our Method

It is the desire of all the children of God to preach well and bear good fruit if they have realized the will of God and want to put it into practice. Jesus also taught His disciples: “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit” (Jn 15:8). Some of the members, who are eager to bear fruit by any means possible, try to find a special method of preaching. However, we often see our new members, who have just received the truth, bear much fruit even though they are not good at preaching. Through this we come to realize that there is not a certain method of preaching. Now let’s take some time to confirm again that…

The Last Three Requests

The members of Zion are now diligently preaching the gospel for the salvation of all mankind. Even though our efforts to preach are small, God is preparing great, incomparable blessings and rewards for us. This is a true story that happened in America. One day, a young man, who was a university student, was walking along the road. He felt thirsty and knocked on the door of a farmhouse. Then a girl came out, and he asked for a glass of water. The girl poured milk into a large glass and wholeheartedly served it to the man, who was a stranger to her. Time passed and the girl grew up. Then one day, she became seriously ill, and had to…

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,…