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It was not until the end of the 19th century that Christianity (Protestantism) was preached in Korea by American missionaries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0076228 |title=Korean Christian History |website=Encyclopedia of Korean Culture |publisher= |date= }}</ref> Since then, Christianity has become one of the major religions in Korean society, going through modern and contemporary history. The Church of God, which appeared in such an environment, sparked the religious world’s interest. As they restored the truth and faith of the early Church where [[Jesus Christ]] and the apostles attended 2,000 years ago, based on their firm faith in [[God the Father]] and [[God the Mother]], all walks of life have been coming to the Church of God. The Church of God continued to grow by keeping the teachings of the new covenant which Jesus taught and set as an example, such as the [[Passover]], the [[Sabbath]], and the [[Feasts of God|seven feasts in three times]], and it established churches throughout the country. Through the Church of God, Korea became known as the country where God the Father and God the Mother appeared in accordance with the prophecies of the Bible, and a sacred birthplace for the gospel of the new covenant.<ref name="주간동아">{{Cite web |url=https://weekly.donga.com/3/all/11/1614015/1 |title=Church of God Overseas Visiting Group Writes the New 21st Century 'Travels of Marco Polo' |website=Weekly DongA |publisher= |date=January 21, 2019 }}</ref> | It was not until the end of the 19th century that Christianity (Protestantism) was preached in Korea by American missionaries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0076228 |title=Korean Christian History |website=Encyclopedia of Korean Culture |publisher= |date= }}</ref> Since then, Christianity has become one of the major religions in Korean society, going through modern and contemporary history. The Church of God, which appeared in such an environment, sparked the religious world’s interest. As they restored the truth and faith of the early Church where [[Jesus Christ]] and the apostles attended 2,000 years ago, based on their firm faith in [[God the Father]] and [[God the Mother]], all walks of life have been coming to the Church of God. The Church of God continued to grow by keeping the teachings of the new covenant which Jesus taught and set as an example, such as the [[Passover]], the [[Sabbath]], and the [[The Feasts of God|seven feasts in three times]], and it established churches throughout the country. Through the Church of God, Korea became known as the country where God the Father and God the Mother appeared in accordance with the prophecies of the Bible, and a sacred birthplace for the gospel of the new covenant.<ref name="주간동아">{{Cite web |url=https://weekly.donga.com/3/all/11/1614015/1 |title=Church of God Overseas Visiting Group Writes the New 21st Century 'Travels of Marco Polo' |website=Weekly DongA |publisher= |date=January 21, 2019 }}</ref> | ||
All the activities of the Church of God, including pastoral staff sermons, education for the members, and volunteer services, are based on the words of the Bible.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://monthly.chosun.com/client/news/viw.asp?ctcd=E&nNewsNumb=202003100052 |title=“A World Where No One Feels Lonely,” is Made with God’s Love as the Basis |website= |publisher=Monthly Chosun |date=March 2020 }}</ref> The church also takes the lead in helping families, neighbors, and communities, based on ''love'' which is the core value of Christianity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://weekly.donga.com/List/3/all/11/2805853/1 |title=Talking About the “Essence of Love,” Embracing Mankind with Respect and Care |website= |publisher=Weekly DongA |date=July 22, 2021 }}</ref> Many media outlets reported on the '''Bible-centered faith and exemplary deeds of the members''', witnessing the deeds of the Church of God, which has continued to take consistent steps with the truth and love since its establishment.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/318952 |title=[Special Report - Luther's 500th Anniversary of Reformation - Church of God and the Truth of the Bible] World Mission Society Church of God, 2.7 Million Members' Grand Chorus |website= |publisher=The JoongAng |date=November 17, 2017 }}</ref> In terms of its continuous growth and activities for communities, they are evaluated as “quiet but powerful,”<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://woman.donga.com/3/all/12/1088061/1 |title=Healing the World with Mother’s Love, World Mission Society Church of God |website=Woman DongA |publisher= |date=October 12, 2017 }}</ref> and “setting a good example as believers.” The number of people who come to the Church of God is increasing day by day. As Christian media outlets continue to share about the church, established Christians come to show their interest in the Church of God. Even title and position holders of the established denominations, who were tired of the corruption of the Protestant churches, are entering the Church of God, being moved by the church’s pure faith and practical love based on the Bible.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.donga.com/news/article/all/20170925/86514731/1 |title=[Church of God] Becoming the Rest Place for the World with God’s Love |website=The DongA Ilbo |publisher= |date=September 26, 2017 }}</ref><small>{{참고|Church of God Last Religious Reformation|l1=Church of God Last Religious Reformation|설명=}}</small> | All the activities of the Church of God, including pastoral staff sermons, education for the members, and volunteer services, are based on the words of the Bible.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://monthly.chosun.com/client/news/viw.asp?ctcd=E&nNewsNumb=202003100052 |title=“A World Where No One Feels Lonely,” is Made with God’s Love as the Basis |website= |publisher=Monthly Chosun |date=March 2020 }}</ref> The church also takes the lead in helping families, neighbors, and communities, based on ''love'' which is the core value of Christianity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://weekly.donga.com/List/3/all/11/2805853/1 |title=Talking About the “Essence of Love,” Embracing Mankind with Respect and Care |website= |publisher=Weekly DongA |date=July 22, 2021 }}</ref> Many media outlets reported on the '''Bible-centered faith and exemplary deeds of the members''', witnessing the deeds of the Church of God, which has continued to take consistent steps with the truth and love since its establishment.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/318952 |title=[Special Report - Luther's 500th Anniversary of Reformation - Church of God and the Truth of the Bible] World Mission Society Church of God, 2.7 Million Members' Grand Chorus |website= |publisher=The JoongAng |date=November 17, 2017 }}</ref> In terms of its continuous growth and activities for communities, they are evaluated as “quiet but powerful,”<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://woman.donga.com/3/all/12/1088061/1 |title=Healing the World with Mother’s Love, World Mission Society Church of God |website=Woman DongA |publisher= |date=October 12, 2017 }}</ref> and “setting a good example as believers.” The number of people who come to the Church of God is increasing day by day. As Christian media outlets continue to share about the church, established Christians come to show their interest in the Church of God. Even title and position holders of the established denominations, who were tired of the corruption of the Protestant churches, are entering the Church of God, being moved by the church’s pure faith and practical love based on the Bible.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.donga.com/news/article/all/20170925/86514731/1 |title=[Church of God] Becoming the Rest Place for the World with God’s Love |website=The DongA Ilbo |publisher= |date=September 26, 2017 }}</ref><small>{{참고|Church of God Last Religious Reformation|l1=Church of God Last Religious Reformation|설명=}}</small> | ||