“I Cried After Hearing the Word” — A Turning Point for Korean Pastors

 A Historic Bible Seminar That Moved Hearts

On May 17, 2025, Shincheonji Church of Jesus held a special Bible seminar at its Peace Institute in Cheongpyeong, South Korea. Titled “Testimony on the Fulfillment of Revelation”, the event welcomed Christian pastors from across the country — many of whom had once criticized Shincheonji.

But what happened next surprised everyone.

Pastors Moved to Tears by the Word

“I used to call Shincheonji a cult,” confessed an 80-year-old Presbyterian pastor. “But after hearing the Word today, I cried. I realized how ignorant I had been.”

This heartfelt response was not an isolated case. Dozens of pastors attending the event expressed deep reflection and even repentance after hearing detailed explanations of the fulfilled book of Revelation.

A 68-year-old pastor admitted, “I was afraid of Revelation and avoided it. But now I want to learn it myself — directly from Shincheonji.”

A Shift from Criticism to Learning

Some pastors who once opposed Shincheonji are now enrolling in its Bible education programs. One pastor stated, “I used to feel pity for Shincheonji believers. But now, I feel sorry for my own congregation who haven’t heard this Word.”

Another remarked, “So many pastors pretend to know while they actually don’t. It’s time to put down our pride and learn.”

From Words to Action: Real Changes in the Church

After the event, pastors began taking action. Some registered at the Zion Christian Mission Center to begin studying. Others planned to introduce the teachings to their church members.

According to Shincheonji, 858 churches have already signed MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding) for Bible exchange, and 100 churches have even changed their signs to reflect their connection with Shincheonji.

A Clear Message: Do Not Add or Take Away

During the seminar, Chairman Man Hee Lee emphasized Revelation 22:18–19, saying, “If we add or take away from the book of Revelation, we cannot enter heaven.” He encouraged the audience to test his testimony by the Bible itself, not by human tradition.

For about 90 minutes, Chairman Lee testified to the entire book of Revelation — from chapters 1 to 22 — with clear, Bible-based evidence. Many pastors in the room said they had “goosebumps” and were amazed by how clearly the Word was explained.

A New Era of Reformation Begins

A Shincheonji representative concluded, “This event marks the beginning of real change in Korean Christianity. It’s no longer time to blindly criticize. It’s time to verify by the Word and make the right choice.”

Regional follow-up education and Bible sharing continue to grow rapidly — and 2025 may well become the year of true church reform.