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“Let Us Understand the Essence of the Bible”

Shincheonji’s 6th Pastors Seminar in Okcheon Highlights the True Work of God and the Role of Revelation

On June 28, the 6th “We Are One” Pastors Seminar was held at Heavenly Hill in Okcheon, Chungbuk Province. The event was hosted by Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony – Daejeon Matthias Tribe. Approximately 150 pastors from Daejeon, Sejong, and the Chungcheong region gathered to deepen their understanding of the Bible and distinguish the work of God from that of Satan.


Understanding God's Work Through the Bible

Tribe leader Jang Bang-sik of Shincheonji Daejeon Church led the seminar. Focusing on John chapter 8, he explained that heaven is not just a place one goes after death, but rather the fulfillment of God’s promises written in the Bible.

“Only those who recognize the fulfillment of God’s Word can enter heaven,” said Pastor Jang.

He stressed that failing to understand the Bible leads to a repeated mistake—just as the religious leaders of Jesus’ time failed to recognize Him because they misunderstood Scripture.


Distinguishing Between God’s Work and Satan’s Work

Jang defined “work” (역사) as the act of using someone to carry out a task. He said:

  • God’s work opens the way to salvation through prophecy and fulfillment.

  • Satan’s work distorts the truth of the Bible and misleads people, preventing them from receiving salvation.

He pointed to Genesis 3, explaining that the “serpent” is not a literal snake, but a being that twisted God’s Word. Likewise, when Jesus called the Pharisees “brood of vipers,” it revealed the reality of those under Satan’s influence.


Going Beyond the Literal Meaning of Scripture

Jang strongly warned against reading the Bible only literally. He gave examples:

  • Though many believe Abraham’s descendant is Isaac, Galatians 3:16 clarifies that the promised seed is Jesus Christ.

  • The Temple of Solomon is not just a physical building, but symbolizes the eternal temple and kingdom fulfilled through Jesus.

He urged pastors to uncover the hidden meanings in Scripture, which is the key to true faith.


Revelation: The Essential Key to Heaven

Highlighting Revelation as the core of the Bible, Pastor Jang stated:

“Revelation is a must for anyone who wants to enter heaven.”

He emphasized Revelation 22:18–19, which warns that adding or subtracting from the Word prevents entrance into heaven. Only Shincheonji Church of Jesus, he asserted, teaches Revelation accurately and in fulfillment.


Pastors Share Their Reflections

A pastor from Cheongju shared,

“At first, I misunderstood Shincheonji. But after joining these programs and engaging in dialogue, my understanding of Revelation changed. I now preach differently.”

Another pastor said,

“I was deeply moved. I realized that Shincheonji members have a profound faith, and I gained a new understanding of Genesis and Revelation through the seminar.”

 

Embracing Humility to Truly Learn

Jang ended the seminar with a quote from Socrates:

“Admitting you do not know is the beginning of true learning.”

He encouraged all attendees to humbly acknowledge what they don’t know, and to take this as a chance to study Revelation deeply, as we are now living in the time of fulfillment.

A representative of Shincheonji Daejeon Church said,

“This seminar was a meaningful opportunity for pastors to understand the essence of the Bible and to clearly distinguish between God’s work and Satan’s, so they may walk the true path of faith.”


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