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| 이름 | | 이름 = '''Ahnsahnghong''' | ||
| 그림 | | 그림 = {{그림|Ahnsahnghong_안상홍님.jpg|정렬=가운데|너비=300px|타이틀=Christ Ahnsahnghong celebrates the Passover in 1984}} | ||
| 탄생일 | | 탄생일 = January 13, 1918 | ||
| 탄생지 | | 탄생지 = Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea (South Korea) | ||
| Baptized | | Baptized = on Nakseom Island, Incheon <br>on December 16, 1948 | ||
| Ascended to Heaven = February 25, 1985 | | Ascended to Heaven = February 25, 1985 | ||
| Established = [[World Mission Society Church of God|The Church of God]] | | Established = [[World Mission Society Church of God|The Church of God]] | ||
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| Website = [https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/ Christ Ahnsahnghong] | | Website = [https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/ Christ Ahnsahnghong] | ||
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'''Ahnsahnghong''' (안상홍, 安商洪) is [[Christ]] who came from the Republic of Korea (South Korea) | '''Ahnsahnghong''' (안상홍, 安商洪) is the Second Coming [[Christ]] who came from the Republic of Korea (South Korea) according to the prophecies of [[Bible|the Bible]] to save all mankind. Approximately 2,000 years ago, [[Jesus Christ]] was born in Bethlehem, Israel, and carried out the [[gospel]] work according to the prophecies of the Bible. Only the Bible testifies about Christ.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A39&version=NIV |title=John 5:39 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Bible records many prophecies about Christ who comes into this world a second time in the flesh. Such prophecies include “[[Prophecy of King David’s Throne|The Prophecy of King David]],” “[[Timing of Jesus’ Second Coming|The Parable of the Fig Tree]],” and “The Mission of Elijah.” All these prophecies were fulfilled by Christ Ahnsahnghong. He rebuilt the [[World Mission Society Church of God|Church of God]] by completely restoring the original truth of the early Church, the [[New Covenant|new covenant]], which Jesus Christ established 2,000 years ago. At the end of His gospel life, Christ Ahnsahnghong proclaimed [[God the Mother]], who is the last mystery of the Bible.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://watv.org/bible_word/the-coming-of-christ-ahnsahnghong/ |title=The Coming of Christ Ahnsahnghong |website=World Mission Society Church of God}}</ref> | ||
== Brief History<ref name="소개">{{Cite web|url=https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/about/ |title=Introduction to Christ Ahnsahnghong |website=Christ Ahnsahnghong}}</ref> == | == Brief History<ref name="소개">{{Cite web|url=https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/about/ |title=Introduction to Christ Ahnsahnghong |website=Christ Ahnsahnghong}}</ref> == | ||
* Born on January 13, '''1918''' (in Myeongdeok-ri, | * Born on January 13, '''1918''' (in Myeongdeok-ri, Janggye-myeon<ref>formerly Gyenae-myeon</ref>, Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea) | ||
* Baptized on December 16, '''1948''' (on Nakseom Island, Incheon) | * Baptized on December 16, '''1948''' (on Nakseom Island, Incheon) | ||
* Wrote the book, ''Unsealing the Seven Thunders,'' in '''1955''' | * Wrote the book, ''Unsealing the Seven Thunders,'' in '''1955''' | ||
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==Life of Christ Ahnsahnghong<ref name="소개"/>== | ==Life of Christ Ahnsahnghong<ref name="소개"/>== | ||
===Born in 1918=== | ===Born in 1918=== | ||
Christ Ahnsahnghong was born on January 13, 1918 in [https://goo.gl/maps/8yG8nTFXcZxeRdGz9 Myeongdeok-ri, | Christ Ahnsahnghong was born on January 13, 1918 in [https://goo.gl/maps/8yG8nTFXcZxeRdGz9 Myeongdeok-ri, Janggye-myeon, Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea] (hereinafter referred to as “South Korea”). | ||
In 1918, the world was in great chaos. During [https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-i World War I (1914-1918)], one of the deadliest conflicts in history, an estimated 20 million people died.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-I|title= World War I|website= Encyclopedia Britannica|publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Immediately following the end of the war, the world trembled with fear as the Spanish flu, the worst pandemic of the 20th century, spread throughout the world. Massive military requisitions and troop movements during World War I caused the flu to become a global pandemic leaving an estimated 50 to 100 million people dead. According to statistics taken in 1918, among 17.6 million people living on the Korean peninsula, an estimated 2.9 million were infected with the flu, while 140,000 of them died.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.jepilia.org/journal/view.php?number=36|title= The Story of the Spanish Influenza|website= Jepilia|publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://shindonga.donga.com/Library/3/02/13/1966557/1/ |title= Spain Flu Sweeps Chosun Colony|website=ShinDongA |publisher= |date= January 31, 2020|year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | In 1918, the world was in great chaos. During [https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-i World War I (1914-1918)], one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, an estimated 20 million people died.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-I|title= World War I|website= Encyclopedia Britannica|publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Immediately following the end of the war, the world trembled with fear as the Spanish flu, the worst pandemic of the 20th century, spread throughout the world. Massive military requisitions and troop movements during World War I caused the flu to become a global pandemic leaving an estimated 50 to 100 million people dead. According to statistics taken in 1918, among 17.6 million people living on the Korean peninsula, an estimated 2.9 million were infected with the flu, while 140,000 of them died.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.jepilia.org/journal/view.php?number=36|title= The Story of the Spanish Influenza|website= Jepilia|publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://shindonga.donga.com/Library/3/02/13/1966557/1/ |title= Spain Flu Sweeps Chosun Colony|website=ShinDongA |publisher= |date= January 31, 2020|year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
Simultaneously, Korea was suffering from extreme poverty and severe food shortages after Japan, having deprived Korea of its sovereignty in 1910, exploited rice production. In 1939 as Japanese oppression reached its peak, [https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-ii-in-europe World War II (1939–1945)] broke out, causing unprecedented destruction. It is estimated that the death toll from World War II reached 55 million.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-II|title= World War II|website=Encyclopedia Britannica |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Imperial Japan, an Axis power, plundered Korean military supplies and forcibly mobilized Koreans for war.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.britannica.com/place/Korea/Korea-under-Japanese-rule|title= Korea Under Japanese Rule|website=Encyclopedia Britannica |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In a time when there was neither peace nor freedom, Christ Ahnsahnghong was born, grew up, and suffered in this dark period of human history only for the salvation of | Simultaneously, Korea was suffering from extreme poverty and severe food shortages after Japan, having deprived Korea of its sovereignty in 1910, exploited rice production. In 1939 as Japanese oppression reached its peak, [https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-ii-in-europe World War II (1939–1945)] broke out, causing unprecedented destruction. It is estimated that the death toll from World War II reached 55 million.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-II|title= World War II|website=Encyclopedia Britannica |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Imperial Japan, an Axis power, plundered Korean military supplies and forcibly mobilized Koreans for war.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.britannica.com/place/Korea/Korea-under-Japanese-rule|title= Korea Under Japanese Rule|website=Encyclopedia Britannica |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In a time when there was neither peace nor freedom, Christ Ahnsahnghong was born, grew up, and suffered in this dark period of human history only for the salvation of mankind.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+9%3A28&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 9:28 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
<small>{{참고| | <small>{{참고|Where Jesus Comes a Second Time|l1=“Where Jesus Comes a Second Time”|설명=}}</small> | ||
===Baptized in 1948=== | ===Baptized in 1948=== | ||
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{{그림| 안상홍님-성경책과-친필-노트.jpg |정렬=오른쪽섬네일|너비=320px|타이틀=The Bible used by Christ Ahnsahnghong and His handwritten sermon notebooks}} | {{그림| 안상홍님-성경책과-친필-노트.jpg |정렬=오른쪽섬네일|너비=320px|타이틀=The Bible used by Christ Ahnsahnghong and His handwritten sermon notebooks}} | ||
All the truths of the early Church disappeared during the Dark Ages; only the truth of the Sabbath was vaguely revealed by the time of Christ Ahnsahnghong’s baptism. In 1947, Christ Ahnsahnghong entered the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which kept the [[Sabbath]], not [[Sunday Worship|Sunday worship]], and was baptized the following year when He turned 30 years old. His baptism in the Seventh-day Adventist Church was the fulfillment of the prophecy of the church in Laodicea: “The Son of Man stands at the door and knocks.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | All the truths of the early Church disappeared during the Dark Ages; only the truth of the Sabbath was vaguely revealed by the time of Christ Ahnsahnghong’s baptism. In 1947, Christ Ahnsahnghong entered the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which kept the [[Sabbath]], not [[Lord’s Day Worship (Sunday Worship)|Sunday worship]], and was baptized the following year when He turned 30 years old. His baptism in the Seventh-day Adventist Church was the fulfillment of the prophecy of the church in Laodicea: “The Son of Man stands at the door and knocks.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+3%3A14-20&version=NIV |title=Revelation 3:14–20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><br> | ||
Christ Ahnsahnghong pointed out the errors of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and taught the truth about the soul, [[Biblical Teachings About Food|biblical regulations on food]], and the perfect Sabbath. From that time, He made every effort to complete religious reformation by correcting the doctrines of existing churches that lost the [[commandments of God]].<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=The JoongAng |publisher= |date= |year=November 17, 2017|first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | Christ Ahnsahnghong pointed out the errors of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and taught the truth about the soul, [[Biblical Teachings About Food|biblical regulations on food]], and the perfect Sabbath. From that time, He made every effort to complete religious reformation by correcting the doctrines of existing churches that lost the [[commandments of God]].<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=The JoongAng |publisher= |date= |year=November 17, 2017|first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
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{{그림 | 하나님의교회-역사관-아버지관-내부.jpg |너비= 320px |정렬=오른쪽섬네일 |타이틀= The Church of God History Museum 5th Exhibition Hall, “Heavenly Father’s Hall” interior: The prophecies, deeds, and relics of Christ Ahnsahnghong are on display.}} | {{그림 | 하나님의교회-역사관-아버지관-내부.jpg |너비= 320px |정렬=오른쪽섬네일 |타이틀= The Church of God History Museum 5th Exhibition Hall, “Heavenly Father’s Hall” interior: The prophecies, deeds, and relics of Christ Ahnsahnghong are on display.}} | ||
[[David]]’s 40-year reign was a prophecy to testify to the number of years of Christ’s public ministry. Jesus carried out His ministry for three years. The remaining 37 years were to be fulfilled by Second Coming Christ. Since His baptism in 1948 at the age of 30, Christ Ahnsahnghong dedicated Himself to the restoration of the truth of the new covenant and to the salvation of | [[David]]’s 40-year reign was a prophecy to testify to the number of years of Christ’s public ministry. Jesus carried out His ministry for three years. The remaining 37 years were to be fulfilled by Second Coming Christ. Since His baptism in 1948 at the age of 30, Christ Ahnsahnghong dedicated Himself to the restoration of the truth of the new covenant and to the salvation of mankind until 1985 when He completed the prophecy of the 37-year ministry of Second Coming Christ.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://pasteve.com/church-of-god/god-the-father/ahn-sahng-hong-2/ |title=Christ Ahnsahnghong’s 37 Years of Preaching |website=PASTEVE |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= Christ Ahnsahnghong’s life can be connoted as preaching. From 1948 baptism and until His death of 1985, He earnestly proclaimed something for 37 years.}}</ref> | ||
<small>{{참고|Prophecy of King David’s Throne|l1=“The Prophecy of King David.”|설명=}}</small> | <small>{{참고|Prophecy of King David’s Throne|l1=“The Prophecy of King David.”|설명=}}</small> | ||
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Christ Ahnsahnghong established the Church of God in [https://www.google.com/maps/place/%EB%B6%80%EC%82%B0%EA%B4%91%EC%97%AD%EC%8B%9C+%ED%95%B4%EC%9A%B4%EB%8C%80%EA%B5%AC/@35.1852524,128.9575904,11.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x35688d9fdaeda715:0x21c4cd40510865a5!8m2!3d35.1631139!4d129.1635509 Haeundae-gu, Busan], South Korea, in 1964. He restored the early Church, which Jesus Himself established 2,000 years ago, and where the apostles kept the truth of the new covenant.<br> | Christ Ahnsahnghong established the Church of God in [https://www.google.com/maps/place/%EB%B6%80%EC%82%B0%EA%B4%91%EC%97%AD%EC%8B%9C+%ED%95%B4%EC%9A%B4%EB%8C%80%EA%B5%AC/@35.1852524,128.9575904,11.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x35688d9fdaeda715:0x21c4cd40510865a5!8m2!3d35.1631139!4d129.1635509 Haeundae-gu, Busan], South Korea, in 1964. He restored the early Church, which Jesus Himself established 2,000 years ago, and where the apostles kept the truth of the new covenant.<br> | ||
At that time, Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. In 1960, the gross national income [GNI] per capita was $1,167 (approx. 1.33 million KRW),<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?end=2020&locations=KR&name_desc=false&start=1960&view=chart|title=GDP per capita (current US$) - Korea, Rep. |website=World Bank Open Data |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> and the gross domestic product [GDP] was only $158 (approx. 180,000 KRW).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GNP.PCAP.CD?locations=KR |title= GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) - Korea, Rep.|website=World Bank Open Data |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br> | At that time, Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. In 1960, the gross national income [GNI] per capita was $1,167 (approx. 1.33 million KRW),<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?end=2020&locations=KR&name_desc=false&start=1960&view=chart|title=GDP per capita (current US$) - Korea, Rep. |website=World Bank Open Data |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> and the gross domestic product [GDP] was only $158 (approx. 180,000 KRW).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GNP.PCAP.CD?locations=KR |title= GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) - Korea, Rep.|website=World Bank Open Data |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br> | ||
In the early days, the Church of God was established as a house church. Christ Ahnsahnghong preached the truth of the new covenant in large cities such as Busan and Seoul, and even in rural villages and small towns along the seashore. He worked difficult jobs so that He could raise expenses for operating the church and for preaching. While preaching the gospel without rest, He wrote the Truth Books; ''Unsealing the Seven Thunders, [[ | In the early days, the Church of God was established as a house church. Christ Ahnsahnghong preached the truth of the new covenant in large cities such as Busan and Seoul, and even in rural villages and small towns along the seashore. He worked difficult jobs so that He could raise expenses for operating the church and for preaching. While preaching the gospel without rest, He wrote the Truth Books; ''Unsealing the Seven Thunders, [[Visitors From the Angelic World]], [[The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the Gospel]], [[The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ]], [[The Last Plagues and the Seal of God]], [[EXPLANATIONS OF THE TRINITY: GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT|Explanations of the Trinity]], and [[The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life]].'' His devotion enabled the Church of God to grow from four branches in 1970 to thirteen branches in Korea by 1980. | ||
====Proclaimed God the Mother==== | ====Proclaimed God the Mother==== | ||
Christ Ahnsahnghong proclaimed that God the Mother would appear at the end of 6,000-year work of God’s redemption. In the preface of His book, ''Unsealing the Seven Thunders'' (1955), He wrote: “'''There is one more person. She is still a child. She is to appear after me.'''” Christ Ahnsahnghong prophesied about the appearance of another Savior. | Christ Ahnsahnghong proclaimed that God the Mother would appear at the end of 6,000-year work of God’s redemption. In the preface of His book, ''Unsealing the Seven Thunders'' (1955), He wrote: “'''There is one more person. She is still a child. She is to appear after me.'''” Christ Ahnsahnghong prophesied about the appearance of another Savior. | ||
In 1980, He compiled all the truths and published the book, ''The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life''. As for the six-day Creation written in Chapter 24, “The Complete and the Incomplete,” He interpreted the reality of the last [[Adam]] and the last [[Eve]], who appeared on the sixth day, as the Spirit and the Bride in Revelation 22:17. In the chart that shows the six-day Creation as a prophecy of God's work of redemption, He wrote, “'''On the last day, the Spirit and the Bride will appear and lead all the animals [the Gentiles]'''.” It was a prophecy that the Spirit and the Bride would come in human form at the end of the world and lead those who would be saved. The Spirit who gives the water of life refers to Second Coming Christ, that is, God the Father. The Bride who gives the [[Water of Life|water of life]] is God the Mother, Heavenly Jerusalem, the wife of the Lamb.<ref>Chapter 24 The Complete and the Incomplete, ''The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life''</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://monthly.chosun.com/client/news/viw.asp?ctcd=&nNewsNumb=202003100052 |title=General Pastor Joo-Cheol Kim of the World Mission Society Church of God|website=Monthly Chosun |publisher= |date=March 2020 |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br> | In 1980, He compiled all the truths and published the book, ''The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life''. As for the six-day Creation written in Chapter 24, “The Complete and the Incomplete,” He interpreted the reality of the last [[Adam]] and the last [[Eve]], who appeared on the sixth day, as [[the Spirit and the Bride]] in [[Revelation]] 22:17. In the chart that shows the six-day Creation as a prophecy of God's work of redemption, He wrote, “'''On the last day, the Spirit and the Bride will appear and lead all the animals [the Gentiles]'''.” It was a prophecy that the Spirit and the Bride would come in human form at the end of the world and lead those who would be saved. [[The Spirit]] who gives the water of life refers to Second Coming Christ, that is, [[God the Father]]. The Bride who gives the [[The Water of Life|water of life]] is God the Mother, Heavenly Jerusalem, [[The Wife (Bride) of the Lamb|the wife of the Lamb]].<ref>Chapter 24 The Complete and the Incomplete, ''The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life''</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://monthly.chosun.com/client/news/viw.asp?ctcd=&nNewsNumb=202003100052 |title=General Pastor Joo-Cheol Kim of the World Mission Society Church of God|website=Monthly Chosun |publisher= |date=March 2020 |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br> | ||
Christ Ahnsahnghong focused on proclaiming God the Mother toward the end of His 37-year ministry. He taught His successor Pastor Joo-cheol Kim and some of His disciples about God the Mother. In His sermon notebooks, He wrote, “'''Elisha followed Elijah, Joshua followed Moses, Peter followed Jesus, and I follow Mother'''.” Many of His handwritten notebooks and sermon books testify about God the Mother.<br> | Christ Ahnsahnghong focused on proclaiming God the Mother toward the end of His 37-year ministry. He taught His successor Pastor Joo-cheol Kim and some of His disciples about God the Mother. In His sermon notebooks, He wrote, “'''Elisha followed Elijah, Joshua followed Moses, Peter followed Jesus, and I follow Mother'''.” Many of His handwritten notebooks and sermon books testify about God the Mother.<br> | ||
On April 15, 1984, Christ Ahnsahnghong celebrated His last Passover on this earth. On that day, the Passover was held at a wedding hall, not at the church, with a lit blue candle and red candle. He officially revealed God the Mother at the ceremony. On May 18, 1984, Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother took ceremonial photos with a bouquet of carnations in Her hands, wearing wedding clothes; this was to make clear that She is God the Mother. | On April 15, 1984, Christ Ahnsahnghong celebrated His last Passover on this earth. On that day, the Passover was held at a wedding hall, not at the church, with a lit blue candle and red candle. He officially revealed God the Mother at the ceremony. On May 18, 1984, Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother took ceremonial photos with a bouquet of carnations in Her hands, wearing wedding clothes; this was to make clear that She is God the Mother. | ||
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Dated March 18, 1981, with the title, “'''Unknown New Religion: The Church of God''',” ''Weekly Religion'' reported as follows: ''“''Second Coming Jesus has to come to the earth in secret and pass away after preaching the gospel for 37 years. The Church of God believes that Second Coming Christ is to appear in this age and that he is to appear in the flesh with eyes, nose, mouth, and ears . . . because the new covenant He established at His first coming was abolished during the Dark Ages. So the Lord Himself has to come again to restore the truth of life, the new covenant . . .”<br> | Dated March 18, 1981, with the title, “'''Unknown New Religion: The Church of God''',” ''Weekly Religion'' reported as follows: ''“''Second Coming Jesus has to come to the earth in secret and pass away after preaching the gospel for 37 years. The Church of God believes that Second Coming Christ is to appear in this age and that he is to appear in the flesh with eyes, nose, mouth, and ears . . . because the new covenant He established at His first coming was abolished during the Dark Ages. So the Lord Himself has to come again to restore the truth of life, the new covenant . . .”<br> | ||
In preparation for His departure, He established the church order so that the Church of God would grow upright according to the teachings of God the Mother. In May 1984, He handed down His ceremonial gown to Pastor Joo-cheol Kim, proclaiming him as His successor, and entrusted him with the mission of preaching the [[gospel]] for the salvation of all | In preparation for His departure, He established the church order so that the Church of God would grow upright according to the teachings of God the Mother. In May 1984, He handed down His ceremonial gown to Pastor Joo-cheol Kim, proclaiming him as His successor, and entrusted him with the mission of preaching the [[gospel]] for the salvation of all mankind. | ||
== Major Teachings == | == Major Teachings == | ||
Christ Ahnsahnghong reminded us of the gospel that Jesus established and that the apostles kept 2,000 years ago. It is only God the Holy Spirit who can restore the gospel that had been distorted since the Apostolic Age. | Christ Ahnsahnghong reminded us of the gospel that Jesus established and that the apostles kept 2,000 years ago. It is only God the Holy Spirit who can restore the gospel that had been distorted since the Apostolic Age. | ||
{{quote5|내용=But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.|출처=John 14:26}} | {{quote5|내용="But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A26&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV John 14:26]}} | ||
In the 16th century, Martin Luther and many other reformers criticized the corruption of the Catholic Church and led the Reformation. However, none of them could restore the truth of the Apostolic Age. It is the same today; many church denominations around the world did not restore the truth. Ahnsahnghong is God the Holy Spirit, who completely restored the truth and faith of the early Church. | In the 16th century, Martin Luther and many other reformers criticized the corruption of the Catholic Church and led the Reformation. However, none of them could restore the truth of the Apostolic Age. It is the same today; many church denominations around the world did not restore the truth. Ahnsahnghong is God the Holy Spirit, who completely restored the truth and faith of the early Church. | ||
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Many people think that there is only one God, the Father. However, God the Mother exists as well. From the [[book of Genesis]], which records the Creation, to the [[book of Revelation]] which prophesies about the last days, the Bible repeatedly proves the existence of God the Mother. Christ Ahnsahnghong made known God the Mother through various testimonies in the Bible:God who is referred to as “us,”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A26&version=NIV|title=Genesis 1:26|quote=}}</ref>, male and female created in the [[image of God]];<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A27&version=NIV|title=Genesis 1:27|quote=}}</ref> “our Mother” represented as the Heavenly Jerusalem;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A26 | Many people think that there is only one God, the Father. However, God the Mother exists as well. From the [[book of Genesis]], which records the Creation, to the [[book of Revelation]] which prophesies about the last days, the Bible repeatedly proves the existence of God the Mother. Christ Ahnsahnghong made known God the Mother through various testimonies in the Bible:God who is referred to as “us,”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A26&version=NIV|title=Genesis 1:26|quote=}}</ref>, male and female created in the [[image of God]];<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A27&version=NIV|title=Genesis 1:27|quote=}}</ref> “our Mother” represented as the Heavenly Jerusalem;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A26&version=NIV|title=Galatians 4:26|quote=}}</ref> the Wife prepared for the [[Heavenly Wedding Banquet|wedding banquet]] of the Lamb;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+19%3A7&version=NIV|title=Revelation 19:7|quote=}}</ref> and [[The Wife (Bride) of the Lamb|the Bride]] who appears with the Spirit in the last days to give the [[The Water of Life|water of life]].<ref name="성령과 신부">{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+22%3A17&version=NIV|title=Revelation 22:17|quote=}}</ref> Just as all living things receive life through their mothers, our souls can receive eternal life through God the Mother. | ||
=== New Covenant, the Law of Christ=== | === New Covenant, the Law of Christ=== | ||
There are two kinds of covenants in the Bible: the [[Old Covenant]] and the [[New Covenant|new covenant]]. The Old Covenant is the [[Law of Moses]], which God [[Jehovah]] established through [[Moses]] on Mount Sinai<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah+9%3A13-14 | There are two kinds of covenants in the Bible: the [[Old Covenant]] and the [[New Covenant|new covenant]]. The Old Covenant is the [[Law of Moses]], which God [[Jehovah]] established through [[Moses]] on Mount Sinai<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah+9%3A13-14&version=NIV|title=Nehemiah 9:13-14|quote=}}</ref> In the New Testament times, Jesus changed the Old Testament law into a perfect law—<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A17&version=NIV|title=Matthew 5:17 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+7%3A12&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 7:12 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref> the new covenant, the [[Law of Christ]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+9%3A21&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 9:21 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><br> | ||
All the commandments that Christ Ahnsahnghong taught are not the laws of the Old Testament, but the laws of life that leads to salvation—the new covenant that Jesus established 2,000 years ago. | All the commandments that Christ Ahnsahnghong taught are not the laws of the Old Testament, but the laws of life that leads to salvation—the new covenant that Jesus established 2,000 years ago. | ||
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The key commandment of the new covenant is the [[Passover]], which Jesus kept with the bread and wine representing His flesh and blood.<ref> | The key commandment of the new covenant is the [[Passover]], which Jesus kept with the bread and wine representing His flesh and blood.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A15&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Luke 22:15], [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A19-20&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV 19-20]</ref> The Passover of the new covenant promises the forgiveness of sins and eternal life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A28&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:28 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A54&version=NIV |title=John 6:54 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref><br> | ||
The Passover is a feast that means “Disasters pass over.” The Israelites, who had been slaves in Egypt in the Old Testament times, kept the Passover with the blood of a lamb, and escaped the plague and were liberated from Egypt.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+12%3A11-14 | The Passover is a feast that means “Disasters pass over.” The Israelites, who had been slaves in Egypt in the Old Testament times, kept the Passover with the blood of a lamb, and escaped the plague and were liberated from Egypt.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+12%3A11-14&version=NIV |title=Exodus 12:11-14 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref> Jesus, who came as the reality of the Passover lamb in the New Testament times, was sacrificed on the [[cross]] for the salvation of all mankind.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+5%3A7&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 5:7 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref> Those who keep [[The New Covenant Passover|the Passover of the new covenant]] will be protected from disasters through the precious blood of Christ and will enter the kingdom of heaven. | ||
==== Seven Feasts in Three Times ==== | ==== Seven Feasts in Three Times ==== | ||
{{그림 | 3차7개절기-성소2.jpg |너비= 320px |정렬=오른쪽섬네일 |타이틀= The seven feasts in three times, which originated from the work of Moses, prophesy about the work of Jesus. The photo is the inside of the Church of God History Museum’s Old Testament Hall}} | {{그림 | 3차7개절기-성소2.jpg |너비= 320px |정렬=오른쪽섬네일 |타이틀= The seven feasts in three times, which originated from the work of Moses, prophesy about the work of Jesus. The photo is the inside of the Church of God History Museum’s Old Testament Hall}} | ||
The [[Feasts of God|seven feasts in three times]] are annual feasts based on the Old and New Testaments. The seven feasts are divided into three times. The first time is the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread; the second time is the Day of Firstfruits [Day of Resurrection] and the Feast of Weeks [Pentecost], and the third time is the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. These feasts originated from the work of Moses and prophesy about the work of Jesus to be fulfilled in the New Testament times.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+18%3A18&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 18:18 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+3%3A22-24&version=NIV |title=Acts 3:22-24 |quote= }}</ref> The feasts contain God’s blessings such as the forgiveness of sins, eternal life, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit. | The [[The Feasts of God|seven feasts in three times]] are annual feasts based on the Old and New Testaments. The seven feasts are divided into three times. The first time is the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread; the second time is the Day of Firstfruits [Day of Resurrection] and the Feast of Weeks [Pentecost], and the third time is the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. These feasts originated from the work of Moses and prophesy about the work of Jesus to be fulfilled in the New Testament times.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+18%3A18&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 18:18 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+3%3A22-24&version=NIV |title=Acts 3:22-24 |quote= }}</ref> The feasts contain God’s blessings such as the forgiveness of sins, eternal life, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit. | ||
* '''[[Passover]]''': Evening of the 14th day of the first month by the sacred calendar, the Holy Supper of Jesus. | * '''[[Passover]]''': Evening of the 14th day of the first month by the sacred calendar, the Holy Supper of Jesus. | ||
* '''[[Feast of Unleavened Bread]]''': The 15th day of the first month by the sacred calendar, the feast commemorating the suffering of Jesus on the cross | * '''[[The Feast of Unleavened Bread|Feast of Unleavened Bread]]''': The 15th day of the first month by the sacred calendar, the feast commemorating the suffering of Jesus on the cross | ||
* '''[[Day of Resurrection|Day of Resurrection]] [[Day of Firstfruits|[Day of Firstfruits]]]''': The day (Sunday) after the first Sabbath following the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus, the Day of Firstfruits in the Old Testament | * '''[[Day of Resurrection|Day of Resurrection]] [[Day of Firstfruits|[Day of Firstfruits]]]''': The day (Sunday) after the first Sabbath following the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus, the Day of Firstfruits in the Old Testament | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Pentecost]] [[Feast of Weeks|[Feast of Weeks]]]''': The 50th day (Sunday) after the Day of Resurrection, the day of celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit, the Feast of Weeks in the Old Testament | ||
*'''[[Feast of Trumpets]]''': The 1st day of the seventh month by the sacred calendar, the feast to prepare for the Day of Atonement through repentance | *'''[[Feast of Trumpets]]''': The 1st day of the seventh month by the sacred calendar, the feast to prepare for the Day of Atonement through repentance | ||
*'''[[Day of Atonement]]''': The 10th day of the seventh month by the sacred calendar, the feast to receive atonement for the sins committed the past year | *'''[[Day of Atonement]]''': The 10th day of the seventh month by the sacred calendar, the feast to receive atonement for the sins committed the past year | ||
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The [[Sabbath]] is the commemoration day of the [[Creator]], who made all things for six days and rested on the seventh day. Based on the Bible and historical facts, the Sabbath corresponds to Saturday in today’s seven-day system. | The [[Sabbath]] is the commemoration day of the [[Creator]], who made all things for six days and rested on the seventh day. Based on the Bible and historical facts, the Sabbath corresponds to Saturday in today’s seven-day system. | ||
After the [[Creation | After the [[Six-Day Creation|Creation in six days]], God made the seventh-day Sabbath holy and proclaimed it as the fourth of the [[Ten Commandments]] in the time of [[Moses]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A1-3&version=NIV|title=Genesis 2:1-3|quote=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A8-11&version=NIV|title=Exodus 20:8-11|quote=}}</ref> In the New Testament times, Jesus kept the Sabbath (on Saturday) as His custom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4%3A16&version=NIV|title=Luke 4:16}}</ref> Even after the Crucifixion, the early Church kept the Sabbath holy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+17%3A2&version=NIV|title=Acts 17:2}}</ref> Today, most churches worship on Sunday, the first day of the week, but Christ Ahnsahnghong taught the seventh-day Sabbath as the worship day according to the Bible. | ||
==== Baptism ==== | ==== Baptism ==== | ||
[[Baptism]] is a ceremony in which the body of sin is buried under water and reborn into a new life.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+6%3A3-4 | [[Baptism]] is a ceremony in which the body of sin is buried under water and reborn into a new life.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+6%3A3-4&version=NIV|title=Romans 6:3-4}}</ref> The word ''baptism'' is derived from Greek ''βαπτισμα<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://biblehub.com/bz05/matthew/3.htm |title=Matthew 3 |publisher= |website= biblehub |date= |first= |quote= Bible Hub, Ἰδὼν δὲ πολλοὺς τῶν Φαρισαίων καὶ Σαδδουκαίων ἐρχομένους ἐπὶ τὸ βάπτισμα αὐτοῦ, ...}}</ref>'' meaning “washing, dipping.” Considering the etymology of the original Greek term, baptism should be conducted by immersion, not just by sprinkling with water. The Church of God conducts baptism as taught by Christ Ahnsahnghong. | ||
Baptism is a sign of salvation, which is promised by God.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+3%3A21 | Baptism is a sign of salvation, which is promised by God.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+3%3A21&version=NIV|title=1 Peter 3:21|quote=}}</ref> The baptism that leads to salvation should be conducted in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A19-20&version=NIV|title=Matthew 28:19-20}}</ref> and with faith in God and the gospel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16%3A5&version=NIV|title=Mark 16:5}}</ref> | ||
==== Women’s Veil ==== | ==== Women’s Veil ==== | ||
The [[book of 1 Corinthians]] 11 shows God's will concerning [[Women’s Veil|women's veil]]. In the early Church, men wore nothing on their heads during prayer or [[worship]] while women covered their heads.<ref name="고전 11:3–5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+11%3A3-5 | The [[book of 1 Corinthians]] 11 shows God's will concerning [[Women’s Veil|women's veil]]. In the early Church, men wore nothing on their heads during prayer or [[worship]] while women covered their heads.<ref name="고전 11:3–5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+11%3A3-5&version=NIV|title=1 Corinthians 11:3-5|quote=}}</ref> This regulation is based on the example of Christ,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+11%3A1&version=NIV|title=1 Corinthians 11:1|quote=}}</ref> contains God’s providence of the Creation, and was established for the order of the Church. Apostle [[Paul]] clarified that women's veil was a common practice not only in Corinth but also in all the Churches of God.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+11%3A16&version=NIV|title=1 Corinthians 11:16|quote=}}</ref> | ||
<br>In most Protestant churches today, women do not put a veil on their heads as men do not. In the Catholic Church, high-ranking male clergy put a skullcap or a hat on their heads during Mass. Apostle Paul defined this as an act of dishonoring God against the standards of the Bible.<ref name="고전 11:3–5" /> | <br>In most Protestant churches today, women do not put a veil on their heads as men do not. In the Catholic Church, high-ranking male clergy put a skullcap or a hat on their heads during Mass. Apostle Paul defined this as an act of dishonoring God against the standards of the Bible.<ref name="고전 11:3–5" /> | ||
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{{그림 | 미국-NY-뉴욕-유월절-링컨센터-20140413.jpg |너비= 320px |정렬=오른쪽섬네일 |타이틀= The members of the Church of God in the New York area attend the Passover Sacred Assembly held at Lincoln Center in the U.S.}} | {{그림 | 미국-NY-뉴욕-유월절-링컨센터-20140413.jpg |너비= 320px |정렬=오른쪽섬네일 |타이틀= The members of the Church of God in the New York area attend the Passover Sacred Assembly held at Lincoln Center in the U.S.}} | ||
Love is the [[First Commandment|first and greatest commandment]] in the Bible.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22%3A35-40 | Love is the [[First Commandment|first and greatest commandment]] in the Bible.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22%3A35-40&version=NIV |title=Matthew 22:35-40 |publisher= }}</ref> Christ Ahnsahnghong taught that the new covenant, which was established with the Passover bread and wine, is the way to fulfill the command of love.<br> | ||
When Jesus established the new covenant with the Passover,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A20 | When Jesus established the new covenant with the Passover,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A20&version=NIV |title=Luke 22:20 |publisher= }}</ref> He gave the [[New Commandment|new command]], “Love one another as I have loved you,”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13%3A34&version=NIV |title=John 13:34 |publisher= }}</ref> during the Holy Supper of the Passover. The new covenant and the new command are essentially the same.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+34%3A28&version=NIV |title=Exodus 34:28 |publisher= }}</ref> Those who participate in the flesh and blood of Jesus through the new covenant Passover become one in Christ.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+10%3A16-17&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 10:16-17 |publisher= |quote=}}</ref> The new covenant Passover is a ceremony that enables us to eat the bread and wine representing Jesus’ flesh and blood and to realize the love and sacrifice of Christ who sacrificed Himself on the cross for the salvation of mankind. This is how believers can realize the love of Christ and put into practice the new command, “Love one another.” | ||
=== Soul === | === Soul === | ||
A person is composed of the body and the soul.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A7&version=NIV |title=Genesis 2:7 |publisher= }}</ref> When a person dies, the body and the soul do not perish together; the body returns to the ground and the soul to God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+12%3A7 | A person is composed of the body and the soul.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A7&version=NIV |title=Genesis 2:7 |publisher= }}</ref> When a person dies, the body and the soul do not perish together; the body returns to the ground and the soul returns to God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+12%3A7&version=NIV |title=Ecclesiastes 12:7 |quote= }}</ref> Even before being born in the flesh, all human souls existed in heaven as angels. Christ Ahnsahnghong taught where our souls came from, why we are living on this earth, and where we will return. He taught that the way for us, who are confined in the body and live a temporary life, to return to heaven is the new covenant Passover, which contains the atoning sacrifice of Christ.<ref>Chapter 25 Where Does the Human Soul Come From?, ''The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life''</ref> | ||
== Church of God and Christ Ahnsahnghong == | == Church of God and Christ Ahnsahnghong == | ||
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The [[World Mission Society Church of God]] was founded by Christ Ahnsahnghong in 1964. The church has inherited the original practices of the early Church established by Jesus and attended by the apostles such as Peter, John, and Paul 2,000 years ago. It has grown to become a global church with 7, | The [[World Mission Society Church of God]] was founded by Christ Ahnsahnghong in 1964. The church has inherited the original practices of the early Church established by Jesus and attended by the apostles such as Peter, John, and Paul 2,000 years ago. It has grown to become a global church with 7,800 churches in 175 countries within 50 years of its establishment. The church contributes to its neighbors, communities, and countries through diverse volunteer services according to the word of God, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” | ||
===Name=== | ===Name=== | ||
Christ Jesus established a church with His own blood 2,000 years ago.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+20%3A28 | Christ Jesus established a church with His own blood 2,000 years ago.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+20%3A28&version=NIV|title=Acts 20:28}}</ref> The name of the [[church]] that Jesus established and that the apostles attended is the ''Church of God''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+1%3A2&version=NIV|title=1 Corinthians 1:2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+1%3A13&version=NIV|title=Galatians 1:13}}</ref> The name means, “the church established by God,” and “the church of which the owner is God.” According to the words, “the church established with God’s own blood,”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+20%3A28&version=NIV|title=Acts 20:28|quote=}}</ref> the Church of God is the only church that keeps the new covenant Passover which contains the precious blood of God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://woman.chosun.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=76022 |title=World Mission Society Church of God, “Practicing Love is Needed to Overcome Covid19,” |website=Woman Chosun |publisher= |date=April 27, 2021 |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= }}</ref> <br> | ||
===Truth and Faith=== | ===Truth and Faith=== | ||
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The Church of God started as a house church in Busan, Korea. | The Church of God started as a house church in Busan, Korea. By the dedication and sacrifice of Christ Ahnsahnghong, the gospel gradually spread to the metropolitan area and throughout the country. After Christ Ahnsahnghong finished His 37-year ministry, the church has devotedly preached the gospel of the new covenant and practiced God’s love, following the guidance of God the Mother. As a result, the number of registered members reached 10,000 in 1988 and 100,000 in 1996. | ||
World evangelism, which is the mission of [[Christian|Christians]], began in the 1990s. Before Jesus went up to heaven 2,000 years ago, He gave His last command to His disciples on the Mount of Olives: “Make disciples of all nations, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Mt 28:19–20).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16%3A15-16 | World evangelism, which is the mission of [[Christian|Christians]], began in the 1990s. Before Jesus went up to heaven 2,000 years ago, He gave His last command to His disciples on the Mount of Olives: “Make disciples of all nations, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Mt 28:19–20).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16%3A15-16&version=NIV|title=Mark 16:15-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A8&version=NIV|title=Acts 1:8|quote=}}</ref> Christ Ahnsahnghong too taught that the truth of salvation should be preached to all nations of the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A14&version=NIV|title=Matthew 24:14|quote=}}</ref> According to His teachings, the Church of God has spurred the world mission, and now there are more than 7,800 churches in 175 countries throughout the world. In the 2000s, overseas members began to visit Korea in earnest. As of July 2019, an average of 1,500 [[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|overseas members visited Korea]] annually.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/world/ |title=World Mission |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Volunteerism=== | ===Volunteerism=== | ||
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The Church of God puts into practice the love and sacrifice of Christ Ahnsahnghong throughout the world. The church provides emergency relief, medical and well-being support, blood donation, and environmental preservation activities for global neighbors suffering from disasters, hunger, diseases, and poverty, and gives courage and hope to them in various fields such as cultural communication and character education.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/volunteer/ |title=Volunteer Services |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Governments, institutions, and all walks of life have presented a total of more than | The Church of God puts into practice the love and sacrifice of Christ Ahnsahnghong throughout the world. The church provides emergency relief, medical and well-being support, blood donation, and environmental preservation activities for global neighbors suffering from disasters, hunger, diseases, and poverty, and gives courage and hope to them in various fields such as cultural communication and character education.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/volunteer/ |title=Volunteer Services |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Governments, institutions, and all walks of life have presented a total of more than 4,600 awards including medals, citations, and achievement awards for the sincere volunteer service of the Church of God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/award/|title=Major Awards Received |website=WATV.org|publisher= |date= |year= |first= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
== Books by Christ Ahnsahnghong<ref>[https://librarian.nl.go.kr/LI/contents/L10501000000.do?pageSize=10&pageNum=2&kwd=%EC%95%88%EC%83%81%ED%99%8D&sort=&hanja=&seojiYear=&preKwd=%EB%A9%9C%EA%B8%B0%EC%84%B8%EB%8D%B1&typeCode=&kdcName1s=&kdcName2s=&govName=&mediaName=&seojiYearCt=&titleCt=&sYearCt=&eYearCt=&f1=&v1=&and1=&f2=&v2=&and2=&f3=&v3=&isbnOp=&isbnCode=&kdcOp=&kdcCode=&sYear=&eYear= Ahnsahnghong, Search Korea Bibliography] ''National Library of Korea''</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/teaching/great-legacy/ |title=Great Legacy |website=Christ Ahnsahnghong}}</ref> == | == Books by Christ Ahnsahnghong<ref>[https://librarian.nl.go.kr/LI/contents/L10501000000.do?pageSize=10&pageNum=2&kwd=%EC%95%88%EC%83%81%ED%99%8D&sort=&hanja=&seojiYear=&preKwd=%EB%A9%9C%EA%B8%B0%EC%84%B8%EB%8D%B1&typeCode=&kdcName1s=&kdcName2s=&govName=&mediaName=&seojiYearCt=&titleCt=&sYearCt=&eYearCt=&f1=&v1=&and1=&f2=&v2=&and2=&f3=&v3=&isbnOp=&isbnCode=&kdcOp=&kdcCode=&sYear=&eYear= Ahnsahnghong, Search Korea Bibliography] ''National Library of Korea''</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/teaching/great-legacy/ |title=Great Legacy |website=Christ Ahnsahnghong}}</ref> == | ||
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* [[천사세계에서 온 손님들|Visitors From the Angelic World]] | * [[천사세계에서 온 손님들|Visitors From the Angelic World]] | ||
* [[최후의 재앙과 하나님의 인|The Last Plagues and the Seal of God]] | * [[최후의 재앙과 하나님의 인|The Last Plagues and the Seal of God]] | ||
* [[ | * [[The Law of Moses & the Law of Christ|The Law of Moses & the Law of Christ]] | ||
* [[선악과와 복음|The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the Gospel]] | * [[선악과와 복음|The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the Gospel]] | ||
* [[성부 성자 성령 성삼위일체 해설|Explanations of the Trinity]] | * [[성부 성자 성령 성삼위일체 해설|Explanations of the Trinity]] | ||
==Related | ==Related videos== | ||
*'''Sermon: Prophecies and Christ Ahnsahnghong''' | *'''Sermon: Prophecies and Christ Ahnsahnghong''' | ||
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*[[Timing of Jesus’ Second Coming]] | *[[Timing of Jesus’ Second Coming]] | ||
*[[Where | *[[Where Jesus Comes a Second Time]] | ||
*[[Prophecy of King David’s Throne]] | *[[Prophecy of King David’s Throne]] | ||
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* [https:// | * [https://watv.org/ Church of God Official Website] | ||
* [https:// | * [https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/ Christ Ahnsahnghong Official Website] | ||
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Christ Ahnsahnghong celebrates the Passover in 1984
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| Born | January 13, 1918 Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea (South Korea) |
| Ascended to Heaven | February 25, 1985 |
| Baptized | on Nakseom Island, Incheon on December 16, 1948 |
| Established | The Church of God |
| Major Work | Restored the New Covenant Testified about God the Mother |
| Succeeded by | Pastor Kim Joo-cheol |
| Website | Christ Ahnsahnghong |
Ahnsahnghong (안상홍, 安商洪) is the Second Coming Christ who came from the Republic of Korea (South Korea) according to the prophecies of the Bible to save all mankind. Approximately 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, Israel, and carried out the gospel work according to the prophecies of the Bible. Only the Bible testifies about Christ.[1] The Bible records many prophecies about Christ who comes into this world a second time in the flesh. Such prophecies include “The Prophecy of King David,” “The Parable of the Fig Tree,” and “The Mission of Elijah.” All these prophecies were fulfilled by Christ Ahnsahnghong. He rebuilt the Church of God by completely restoring the original truth of the early Church, the new covenant, which Jesus Christ established 2,000 years ago. At the end of His gospel life, Christ Ahnsahnghong proclaimed God the Mother, who is the last mystery of the Bible.[2]
Brief History[3]
- Born on January 13, 1918 (in Myeongdeok-ri, Janggye-myeon[4], Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea)
- Baptized on December 16, 1948 (on Nakseom Island, Incheon)
- Wrote the book, Unsealing the Seven Thunders, in 1955
- Established the Church of God in 1964 (in Haeundae-gu, Busan)
- Established 4 Churches of God in Korea in 1970
- Established 13 Churches of God in Korea in 1980
- Published the book, The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life
- Predicted the ministry and death of Second Coming Christ in the interview with Weekly Religion in 1981
- Celebrated His last Passover in 1984 (in Seoul)
- Proclaimed God the Mother
- Announced Pastor Joo-cheol Kim as His successor
- Ascended to heaven on February 25, 1985
Life of Christ Ahnsahnghong[3]
Born in 1918
Christ Ahnsahnghong was born on January 13, 1918 in Myeongdeok-ri, Janggye-myeon, Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as “South Korea”).
In 1918, the world was in great chaos. During World War I (1914-1918), one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, an estimated 20 million people died.[5] Immediately following the end of the war, the world trembled with fear as the Spanish flu, the worst pandemic of the 20th century, spread throughout the world. Massive military requisitions and troop movements during World War I caused the flu to become a global pandemic leaving an estimated 50 to 100 million people dead. According to statistics taken in 1918, among 17.6 million people living on the Korean peninsula, an estimated 2.9 million were infected with the flu, while 140,000 of them died.[6][7]
Simultaneously, Korea was suffering from extreme poverty and severe food shortages after Japan, having deprived Korea of its sovereignty in 1910, exploited rice production. In 1939 as Japanese oppression reached its peak, World War II (1939–1945) broke out, causing unprecedented destruction. It is estimated that the death toll from World War II reached 55 million.[8] Imperial Japan, an Axis power, plundered Korean military supplies and forcibly mobilized Koreans for war.[9] In a time when there was neither peace nor freedom, Christ Ahnsahnghong was born, grew up, and suffered in this dark period of human history only for the salvation of mankind.[10]
Baptized in 1948
The Year of Israel’s Independence
On December 16, 1948, Christ Ahnsahnghong was baptized on Nakseom Island, (present Yonghyeon-dong, Michuhol-gu), Incheon, South Korea.
By getting baptized in 1948 at the age of 30, He fulfilled the prophecy of King David in the Bible. Miraculously in 1948, Israel gained its independence after disappearing from history for about 1,900 years. Israel’s independence was the sign of Christ’s return according to the parable of the fig tree. Christ, who comes as King David, must be baptized at the age of 30, just as David became king at the age of 30. In 1948, Christ Ahnsahnghong was baptized at the age of 30 and began His ministry.
The year 1948 is significant in the history of Korea as well. In 1945, Korea regained its sovereignty that had been lost to Imperial Japan; however, the South Korean government was officially formed in 1948 after the constitution was declared. Spiritually, 1948 was a historic year when the truth, which had been hidden under false doctrines since the time of the Apostolic Age, was discovered with the advent of Ahnsahnghong the Christ who came a second time.
Beginning of the Complete Reformation
All the truths of the early Church disappeared during the Dark Ages; only the truth of the Sabbath was vaguely revealed by the time of Christ Ahnsahnghong’s baptism. In 1947, Christ Ahnsahnghong entered the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which kept the Sabbath, not Sunday worship, and was baptized the following year when He turned 30 years old. His baptism in the Seventh-day Adventist Church was the fulfillment of the prophecy of the church in Laodicea: “The Son of Man stands at the door and knocks.”[11]
Christ Ahnsahnghong pointed out the errors of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and taught the truth about the soul, biblical regulations on food, and the perfect Sabbath. From that time, He made every effort to complete religious reformation by correcting the doctrines of existing churches that lost the commandments of God.[12]
37-Year Ministry
David’s 40-year reign was a prophecy to testify to the number of years of Christ’s public ministry. Jesus carried out His ministry for three years. The remaining 37 years were to be fulfilled by Second Coming Christ. Since His baptism in 1948 at the age of 30, Christ Ahnsahnghong dedicated Himself to the restoration of the truth of the new covenant and to the salvation of mankind until 1985 when He completed the prophecy of the 37-year ministry of Second Coming Christ.[13]
Outbreak of the Korean War
In 1950, the Korean War broke out. North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel early in the morning of June 25, and soon occupied Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Pushing southward, they swept through downtown Daejeon within a month, and occupied Daegu, Masan, Pohang, followed by an advance towards Busan. However, the North Korean army failed to capture Busan due to a counterattack led by South Korean and UN forces. The North Korean army began their retreat from South Korea in September. In 1953, a ceasefire was called. Following decades of Japanese colonization and years of war, the land of Korea was devastated. The Korean War destroyed about 600,000 homes and left behind 200,000 war widows and 100,000 orphans. Over 45% of industrial facilities became inoperative, and the economy collapsed.[14]
In those days, Christ Ahnsahnghong was preaching the gospel of the new covenant in Busan. Even in such a poor and devastating situation, He kept God’s commands wholeheartedly. In His notebook, He wrote about the situation of those days: “Even despite deadly suffering during the Korean War and all the hard labor in the mountains of Byeonnae, Yangsan, I never gave in to the temptations of this life, nor did I violate the Sabbath in My workplace.”
Established the Church of God in 1964
Christ Ahnsahnghong established the Church of God in Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea, in 1964. He restored the early Church, which Jesus Himself established 2,000 years ago, and where the apostles kept the truth of the new covenant.
At that time, Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. In 1960, the gross national income [GNI] per capita was $1,167 (approx. 1.33 million KRW),[15] and the gross domestic product [GDP] was only $158 (approx. 180,000 KRW).[16]
In the early days, the Church of God was established as a house church. Christ Ahnsahnghong preached the truth of the new covenant in large cities such as Busan and Seoul, and even in rural villages and small towns along the seashore. He worked difficult jobs so that He could raise expenses for operating the church and for preaching. While preaching the gospel without rest, He wrote the Truth Books; Unsealing the Seven Thunders, Visitors From the Angelic World, The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the Gospel, The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ, The Last Plagues and the Seal of God, Explanations of the Trinity, and The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life. His devotion enabled the Church of God to grow from four branches in 1970 to thirteen branches in Korea by 1980.
Proclaimed God the Mother
Christ Ahnsahnghong proclaimed that God the Mother would appear at the end of 6,000-year work of God’s redemption. In the preface of His book, Unsealing the Seven Thunders (1955), He wrote: “There is one more person. She is still a child. She is to appear after me.” Christ Ahnsahnghong prophesied about the appearance of another Savior.
In 1980, He compiled all the truths and published the book, The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life. As for the six-day Creation written in Chapter 24, “The Complete and the Incomplete,” He interpreted the reality of the last Adam and the last Eve, who appeared on the sixth day, as the Spirit and the Bride in Revelation 22:17. In the chart that shows the six-day Creation as a prophecy of God's work of redemption, He wrote, “On the last day, the Spirit and the Bride will appear and lead all the animals [the Gentiles].” It was a prophecy that the Spirit and the Bride would come in human form at the end of the world and lead those who would be saved. The Spirit who gives the water of life refers to Second Coming Christ, that is, God the Father. The Bride who gives the water of life is God the Mother, Heavenly Jerusalem, the wife of the Lamb.[17][18]
Christ Ahnsahnghong focused on proclaiming God the Mother toward the end of His 37-year ministry. He taught His successor Pastor Joo-cheol Kim and some of His disciples about God the Mother. In His sermon notebooks, He wrote, “Elisha followed Elijah, Joshua followed Moses, Peter followed Jesus, and I follow Mother.” Many of His handwritten notebooks and sermon books testify about God the Mother.
On April 15, 1984, Christ Ahnsahnghong celebrated His last Passover on this earth. On that day, the Passover was held at a wedding hall, not at the church, with a lit blue candle and red candle. He officially revealed God the Mother at the ceremony. On May 18, 1984, Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother took ceremonial photos with a bouquet of carnations in Her hands, wearing wedding clothes; this was to make clear that She is God the Mother.
Ascended to Heaven in 1985
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According to the prophecy, Christ Ahnsahnghong ascended to heaven on February 25, 1985 after finishing His 37-year ministry of the gospel. He foretold the death of Second Coming Christ through the media.
Dated March 18, 1981, with the title, “Unknown New Religion: The Church of God,” Weekly Religion reported as follows: “Second Coming Jesus has to come to the earth in secret and pass away after preaching the gospel for 37 years. The Church of God believes that Second Coming Christ is to appear in this age and that he is to appear in the flesh with eyes, nose, mouth, and ears . . . because the new covenant He established at His first coming was abolished during the Dark Ages. So the Lord Himself has to come again to restore the truth of life, the new covenant . . .”
In preparation for His departure, He established the church order so that the Church of God would grow upright according to the teachings of God the Mother. In May 1984, He handed down His ceremonial gown to Pastor Joo-cheol Kim, proclaiming him as His successor, and entrusted him with the mission of preaching the gospel for the salvation of all mankind.
Major Teachings
Christ Ahnsahnghong reminded us of the gospel that Jesus established and that the apostles kept 2,000 years ago. It is only God the Holy Spirit who can restore the gospel that had been distorted since the Apostolic Age.
"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."
In the 16th century, Martin Luther and many other reformers criticized the corruption of the Catholic Church and led the Reformation. However, none of them could restore the truth of the Apostolic Age. It is the same today; many church denominations around the world did not restore the truth. Ahnsahnghong is God the Holy Spirit, who completely restored the truth and faith of the early Church.
God the Mother
Many people think that there is only one God, the Father. However, God the Mother exists as well. From the book of Genesis, which records the Creation, to the book of Revelation which prophesies about the last days, the Bible repeatedly proves the existence of God the Mother. Christ Ahnsahnghong made known God the Mother through various testimonies in the Bible:God who is referred to as “us,”[20], male and female created in the image of God;[21] “our Mother” represented as the Heavenly Jerusalem;[22] the Wife prepared for the wedding banquet of the Lamb;[23] and the Bride who appears with the Spirit in the last days to give the water of life.[24] Just as all living things receive life through their mothers, our souls can receive eternal life through God the Mother.
New Covenant, the Law of Christ
There are two kinds of covenants in the Bible: the Old Covenant and the new covenant. The Old Covenant is the Law of Moses, which God Jehovah established through Moses on Mount Sinai[25] In the New Testament times, Jesus changed the Old Testament law into a perfect law—[26][27] the new covenant, the Law of Christ.[28]
All the commandments that Christ Ahnsahnghong taught are not the laws of the Old Testament, but the laws of life that leads to salvation—the new covenant that Jesus established 2,000 years ago.
Passover
The key commandment of the new covenant is the Passover, which Jesus kept with the bread and wine representing His flesh and blood.[29] The Passover of the new covenant promises the forgiveness of sins and eternal life.[30][31]
The Passover is a feast that means “Disasters pass over.” The Israelites, who had been slaves in Egypt in the Old Testament times, kept the Passover with the blood of a lamb, and escaped the plague and were liberated from Egypt.[32] Jesus, who came as the reality of the Passover lamb in the New Testament times, was sacrificed on the cross for the salvation of all mankind.[33] Those who keep the Passover of the new covenant will be protected from disasters through the precious blood of Christ and will enter the kingdom of heaven.
Seven Feasts in Three Times
The seven feasts in three times are annual feasts based on the Old and New Testaments. The seven feasts are divided into three times. The first time is the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread; the second time is the Day of Firstfruits [Day of Resurrection] and the Feast of Weeks [Pentecost], and the third time is the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. These feasts originated from the work of Moses and prophesy about the work of Jesus to be fulfilled in the New Testament times.[34][35] The feasts contain God’s blessings such as the forgiveness of sins, eternal life, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit.
- Passover: Evening of the 14th day of the first month by the sacred calendar, the Holy Supper of Jesus.
- Feast of Unleavened Bread: The 15th day of the first month by the sacred calendar, the feast commemorating the suffering of Jesus on the cross
- Day of Resurrection [Day of Firstfruits]: The day (Sunday) after the first Sabbath following the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus, the Day of Firstfruits in the Old Testament
- Pentecost [Feast of Weeks]: The 50th day (Sunday) after the Day of Resurrection, the day of celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit, the Feast of Weeks in the Old Testament
- Feast of Trumpets: The 1st day of the seventh month by the sacred calendar, the feast to prepare for the Day of Atonement through repentance
- Day of Atonement: The 10th day of the seventh month by the sacred calendar, the feast to receive atonement for the sins committed the past year
- Feast of Tabernacles: From the 15th day to the 22nd day of the seventh month by the sacred calendar, the feast of preaching according to the example of Christ, the descent of the Holy Spirit
Sabbath
The Sabbath is the commemoration day of the Creator, who made all things for six days and rested on the seventh day. Based on the Bible and historical facts, the Sabbath corresponds to Saturday in today’s seven-day system.
After the Creation in six days, God made the seventh-day Sabbath holy and proclaimed it as the fourth of the Ten Commandments in the time of Moses.[36][37] In the New Testament times, Jesus kept the Sabbath (on Saturday) as His custom.[38] Even after the Crucifixion, the early Church kept the Sabbath holy.[39] Today, most churches worship on Sunday, the first day of the week, but Christ Ahnsahnghong taught the seventh-day Sabbath as the worship day according to the Bible.
Baptism
Baptism is a ceremony in which the body of sin is buried under water and reborn into a new life.[40] The word baptism is derived from Greek βαπτισμα[41] meaning “washing, dipping.” Considering the etymology of the original Greek term, baptism should be conducted by immersion, not just by sprinkling with water. The Church of God conducts baptism as taught by Christ Ahnsahnghong.
Baptism is a sign of salvation, which is promised by God.[42] The baptism that leads to salvation should be conducted in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,[43] and with faith in God and the gospel.[44]
Women’s Veil
The book of 1 Corinthians 11 shows God's will concerning women's veil. In the early Church, men wore nothing on their heads during prayer or worship while women covered their heads.[45] This regulation is based on the example of Christ,[46] contains God’s providence of the Creation, and was established for the order of the Church. Apostle Paul clarified that women's veil was a common practice not only in Corinth but also in all the Churches of God.[47]
In most Protestant churches today, women do not put a veil on their heads as men do not. In the Catholic Church, high-ranking male clergy put a skullcap or a hat on their heads during Mass. Apostle Paul defined this as an act of dishonoring God against the standards of the Bible.[45]
The New Command Is Love
Love is the first and greatest commandment in the Bible.[48] Christ Ahnsahnghong taught that the new covenant, which was established with the Passover bread and wine, is the way to fulfill the command of love.
When Jesus established the new covenant with the Passover,[49] He gave the new command, “Love one another as I have loved you,”[50] during the Holy Supper of the Passover. The new covenant and the new command are essentially the same.[51] Those who participate in the flesh and blood of Jesus through the new covenant Passover become one in Christ.[52] The new covenant Passover is a ceremony that enables us to eat the bread and wine representing Jesus’ flesh and blood and to realize the love and sacrifice of Christ who sacrificed Himself on the cross for the salvation of mankind. This is how believers can realize the love of Christ and put into practice the new command, “Love one another.”
Soul
A person is composed of the body and the soul.[53] When a person dies, the body and the soul do not perish together; the body returns to the ground and the soul returns to God.[54] Even before being born in the flesh, all human souls existed in heaven as angels. Christ Ahnsahnghong taught where our souls came from, why we are living on this earth, and where we will return. He taught that the way for us, who are confined in the body and live a temporary life, to return to heaven is the new covenant Passover, which contains the atoning sacrifice of Christ.[55]
Church of God and Christ Ahnsahnghong
The World Mission Society Church of God was founded by Christ Ahnsahnghong in 1964. The church has inherited the original practices of the early Church established by Jesus and attended by the apostles such as Peter, John, and Paul 2,000 years ago. It has grown to become a global church with 7,800 churches in 175 countries within 50 years of its establishment. The church contributes to its neighbors, communities, and countries through diverse volunteer services according to the word of God, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Name
Christ Jesus established a church with His own blood 2,000 years ago.[56] The name of the church that Jesus established and that the apostles attended is the Church of God.[57][58] The name means, “the church established by God,” and “the church of which the owner is God.” According to the words, “the church established with God’s own blood,”[59] the Church of God is the only church that keeps the new covenant Passover which contains the precious blood of God.[60]
Truth and Faith
The Church of God inherited the name, truth, and faith of the early Church. According to the teachings of Christ Ahnsahnghong, the Church of God keeps the truth of the new covenant such as the seven feasts in three times (including the Passover), the Sabbath, baptism, and women's veil. The members believe in Ahnsahnghong the Christ who came a second time according to the prophecies of the Bible, and God the Mother, putting Their teachings into practice. They also aim to accomplish the mission of the last religious reformation by preaching the perfect truth established by Christ.
World Evangelism
The Church of God started as a house church in Busan, Korea. By the dedication and sacrifice of Christ Ahnsahnghong, the gospel gradually spread to the metropolitan area and throughout the country. After Christ Ahnsahnghong finished His 37-year ministry, the church has devotedly preached the gospel of the new covenant and practiced God’s love, following the guidance of God the Mother. As a result, the number of registered members reached 10,000 in 1988 and 100,000 in 1996.
World evangelism, which is the mission of Christians, began in the 1990s. Before Jesus went up to heaven 2,000 years ago, He gave His last command to His disciples on the Mount of Olives: “Make disciples of all nations, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Mt 28:19–20).[61][62] Christ Ahnsahnghong too taught that the truth of salvation should be preached to all nations of the world.[63] According to His teachings, the Church of God has spurred the world mission, and now there are more than 7,800 churches in 175 countries throughout the world. In the 2000s, overseas members began to visit Korea in earnest. As of July 2019, an average of 1,500 overseas members visited Korea annually.[64]
Volunteerism
The Church of God puts into practice the love and sacrifice of Christ Ahnsahnghong throughout the world. The church provides emergency relief, medical and well-being support, blood donation, and environmental preservation activities for global neighbors suffering from disasters, hunger, diseases, and poverty, and gives courage and hope to them in various fields such as cultural communication and character education.[65] Governments, institutions, and all walks of life have presented a total of more than 4,600 awards including medals, citations, and achievement awards for the sincere volunteer service of the Church of God.[66]
Books by Christ Ahnsahnghong[67][68]
- The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life
- Visitors From the Angelic World
- The Last Plagues and the Seal of God
- The Law of Moses & the Law of Christ
- The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the Gospel
- Explanations of the Trinity
Related videos
- Sermon: Prophecies and Christ Ahnsahnghong
- Food That Spoils & Food That Endures to Eternal Life (Sermon by Christ Ahnsahnghong)
- The Time Christ Ahnsahnghong Comes (in the official channel of Christ Ahnsahnghong)
See also
- Second Coming Jesus (Second Coming Christ)
- Timing of Jesus’ Second Coming
- Where Jesus Comes a Second Time
- Prophecy of King David’s Throne
- God the Mother
- World Mission Society Church of God
- Church of God Religious Reformation
- The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group
- The Church of God’s Community Service Activities
External links
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