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'''Christ''' is the Greek word for “[[Messiah]],”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A41&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 1:41 |publisher= }}</ref> meaning “the anointed one.” It refers to '''[[God in the Flesh (Incarnation)|God who came in the flesh]]''' for the salvation of humankind. In the [[Bible]], which testifies about the Savior,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+5%3A39&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 5:39 |publisher= }}</ref> are the prophecies about Christ who comes to this earth. According to the prophecies, Jesus appeared 2,000 years ago as the Christ. Through His precious blood shed on the cross, [[Jesus Christ]] established the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] and granted the forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all people. After the Apostolic Age, however, the truth of the new covenant disappeared as the [[church]] went through secularization and the Dark Ages. The Bible prophesies the appearance of [[Second Coming Jesus (Second Coming Christ)|Second Coming Christ]], who will restore the new covenant and open the way to salvation again.
'''Christ''' is the Greek word for “[[Messiah]],”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A41&version=NIV |title=John 1:41 |publisher= }}</ref> meaning “the anointed one.” It refers to '''[[God in the Flesh (Incarnation)|God who came in the flesh]]''' for the salvation of humankind. In the [[Bible]], which testifies about the Savior,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A39&version=NIV |title=John 5:39 |publisher= }}</ref> are the prophecies about Christ who comes to this earth. According to the prophecies, Jesus appeared 2,000 years ago as the Christ. Through His precious blood shed on the cross, [[Jesus Christ]] established the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] and granted the forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all people. After the Apostolic Age, however, the truth of the new covenant disappeared as the [[church]] went through secularization and the Dark Ages. The Bible prophesies the appearance of [[Second Coming Jesus (Second Coming Christ)|Second Coming Christ]], who will restore the new covenant and open the way to salvation again.
==Meaning of Christ==  
==Meaning of Christ==  
* '''The Anointed One'''
* '''The Anointed One'''
[[file:Bénouville, Samuel sacrant David.jpg |thumb| 250px |''The Anointing of David by Samuel'' by Francois-Léon Benouville (1821–1859)]]
[[file:Bénouville, Samuel sacrant David.jpg |thumb| 250px |''The Anointing of David by Samuel'' by Francois-Léon Benouville (1821–1859)]]
:“Christ” (Chrīstós, Greek: ''[[wikt:Χριστός|Χριστός]]'') is a word that means “the anointed one,” and it comes from the Greek verb ''chríō ([[wikt:χρίω|χρίω]]),'' which means “to smear or rub with oil.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://biblehub.com/greek/5547.htm|title=Christos|website=Bible Hub|publisher=|series=|isbn=}}</ref> It is the same word as Messiah (Hebrew: מָשִׁיחַ, Aramaic: מְשִׁיחָא). To be anointed means to be set apart as one to carry out the special work of God. In the Old Testament times, kings,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Samuel+10%3A1&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Samuel 10:1|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Samuel+5%3A3&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Samuel 5:3|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Kings+1%3A39&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Kings 1:39|publisher=}}</ref> priests,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Exodus+40%3A13&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Exodus 40:13|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Exodus+28%3A41&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Exodus 28:41|publisher=}}</ref> and prophets<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Kings+19%3A16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Kings 19:16|publisher=}}</ref> were mostly anointed.
:“Christ” (Chrīstós, Greek: ''[[wikt:Χριστός|Χριστός]]'') is a word that means “the anointed one,” and it comes from the Greek verb ''chríō ([[wikt:χρίω|χρίω]]),'' which means “to smear or rub with oil.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://biblehub.com/greek/5547.htm|title=Christos|website=Bible Hub|publisher=|series=|isbn=}}</ref> It is the same word as Messiah (Hebrew: מָשִׁיחַ, Aramaic: מְשִׁיחָא). To be anointed means to be set apart as one to carry out the special work of God. In the Old Testament times, kings,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=1 Samuel 10:1|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+5%3A3&version=NIV |title=2 Samuel 5:3|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+1%3A39&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 1:39|publisher=}}</ref> priests,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+40%3A13&version=NIV |title=Exodus 40:13|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+28%3A41&version=NIV |title=Exodus 28:41|publisher=}}</ref> and prophets<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+19%3A16&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 19:16|publisher=}}</ref> were mostly anointed.


*'''Messiah (Savior)'''
*'''Messiah (Savior)'''
:To the Jews, the title ''Christ'' was regarded as “the one who will save Israel,” in addition to its apparent meaning, “the anointed one.” It is because the Old Testament prophesied that the anointed one (the Messiah) would come as the Savior.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Daniel+9%3A24-25&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Daniel 9:24–25|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/04899.html|title=Strong's #04899 – מָשִׁיחַ, Daniel 9:25|website=StudyLight.org|publisher=|date=|author=|series=|isbn=}}</ref> This prophecy was fulfilled through Jesus who came in the flesh. Today, Christ is used as a word for Jesus.<ref>Christ, ''The Encyclopedia of God: An A-Z Guide to Thoughts, Ideas, and Beliefs about God'', April 1, 2003, Constance Victoria Briggs</ref>
:To the Jews, the title ''Christ'' was regarded as “the one who will save Israel,” in addition to its apparent meaning, “the anointed one.” It is because the Old Testament prophesied that the anointed one (the Messiah) would come as the Savior.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+9%3A24-25&version=NIV |title=Daniel 9:24–25|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/04899.html|title=Strong's #04899 – מָשִׁיחַ, Daniel 9:25|website=StudyLight.org|publisher=|date=|author=|series=|isbn=}}</ref> This prophecy was fulfilled through Jesus who came in the flesh. Today, Christ is used as a word for Jesus.<ref>Christ, ''The Encyclopedia of God: An A-Z Guide to Thoughts, Ideas, and Beliefs about God'', April 1, 2003, Constance Victoria Briggs</ref>


==Jesus Christ==
==Jesus Christ==
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===The Purpose of Christ’s Coming: Proclamation of the New Covenant===
===The Purpose of Christ’s Coming: Proclamation of the New Covenant===
Christ, who was prophesied in the Old Testament, did not appear for the physical liberation of the Jews, but for the spiritual liberation and salvation of all mankind. Humans are sinners who sinned in the kingdom of heaven and came to this earth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+3%3A9-10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3|title=Romans 3:9-10|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="눅 10">{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+19%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 19:10|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+9%3A13&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 9:13 |publisher= }}</ref> Because the wages of sin is death,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+6%3A23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Romans 6:23 |publisher=  }}</ref> no one can be freed from sin on their own; salvation becomes impossible once one pays the price of his or her sin through death. This is why God Himself came in human form to pay for the sins of mankind.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A29&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 1:29|publisher=}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+20%3A28&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 20:28 |publisher=  }}</ref>
Christ, who was prophesied in the Old Testament, did not appear for the physical liberation of the Jews, but for the spiritual liberation and salvation of all mankind. Humans are sinners who sinned in the kingdom of heaven and came to this earth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A9-10&version=NIV|title=Romans 3:9-10|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="눅 10">{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+19%3A10&version=NIV |title=Luke 19:10|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+9%3A13&version=NIV |title=Matthew 9:13 |publisher= }}</ref> Because the wages of sin is death,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+6%3A23&version=NIV |title=Romans 6:23 |publisher=  }}</ref> no one can be freed from sin on their own; salvation becomes impossible once one pays the price of his or her sin through death. This is why God Himself came in human form to pay for the sins of mankind.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A29&version=NIV |title=John 1:29|publisher=}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+20%3A28&version=NIV |title=Matthew 20:28 |publisher=  }}</ref>
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According to the [[Prophecy of King David’s Throne|prophecy of King David’s throne]], Jesus preached the [[gospel of the kingdom]] for the salvation of mankind after being [[Baptism|baptized]] at the age of thirty.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+3%3A21-23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 3:21–23 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+3%3A13-4%3A23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 3:13–4:23 |publisher= }}</ref> He set an example of keeping the [[feasts of God]], including the [[Sabbath]], and taught them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+4%3A16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 4:16 |publisher=  }}</ref><ref>[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+7%3A2&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 John 7:2], [https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+7%3A37&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 37]</ref> While keeping the Passover with His disciples at the end of His public life, which lasted for about three years, He proclaimed the new covenant by giving His flesh and blood through the Passover bread and wine.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+22%3A15-20&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 22:15–20 |publisher=  }}</ref> The next day, Jesus confirmed the new covenant by shedding His blood and dying on the cross.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+9%3A15-17&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Hebrews 9:15–17 |publisher=  }}</ref> At the same time, He opened the way for the complete forgiveness of sins by sacrificing Himself as a sin offering for mankind.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Ephesians+1%3A7&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Ephesians 1:7 |publisher= }}</ref> The new covenant fulfilled through the death of Jesus, was the only truth of salvation given to mankind, who was destined to die because of their sins.
According to the [[Prophecy of King David’s Throne|prophecy of King David’s throne]], Jesus preached the [[gospel of the kingdom]] for the salvation of mankind after being [[Baptism|baptized]] at the age of thirty.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+3%3A21-23&version=NIV |title=Luke 3:21–23 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+3%3A13-4%3A23&version=NIV |title=Matthew 3:13–4:23 |publisher= }}</ref> He set an example of keeping the [[feasts of God]], including the [[Sabbath]], and taught them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4%3A16&version=NIV |title=Luke 4:16 |publisher=  }}</ref><ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7%3A2&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV John 7:2], [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7%3A37&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV 37]</ref> While keeping the Passover with His disciples at the end of His public life, which lasted for about three years, He proclaimed the new covenant by giving His flesh and blood through the Passover bread and wine.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A15-20&version=NIV |title=Luke 22:15–20 |publisher=  }}</ref> The next day, Jesus confirmed the new covenant by shedding His blood and dying on the cross.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+9%3A15-17&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 9:15–17 |publisher=  }}</ref> At the same time, He opened the way for the complete forgiveness of sins by sacrificing Himself as a sin offering for mankind.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+1%3A7&version=NIV |title=Ephesians 1:7 |publisher= }}</ref> The new covenant fulfilled through the death of Jesus, was the only truth of salvation given to mankind, who was destined to die because of their sins.


===Bible Prophecies and Their Fulfillment===
===Bible Prophecies and Their Fulfillment===
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|A virgin will be with child and give birth to a son (Immanuel)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+7%3A14&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 7:14 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|A virgin will be with child and give birth to a son (Immanuel)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+7%3A14&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 7:14 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|Born of the Virgin Mary<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+1%3A18-23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 1:18–23 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|Born of the Virgin Mary<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+1%3A18-23&version=NIV |title=Matthew 1:18–23 |publisher=  }}</ref>
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|One who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times, will be born in Bethlehem<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Micah+5%3A2&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Micah 5:2 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|One who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times, will be born in Bethlehem<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Micah+5%3A2&version=NIV |title=Micah 5:2 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|Born in Bethlehem<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+2%3A1-6&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 2:1–6 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|Born in Bethlehem<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+2%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Matthew 2:1–6 |publisher=  }}</ref>
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|A great light will dawn in Galilee (Zebulun, Naphtali) which were humbled<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+9%3A1-2&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 9:1–2 |publisher= }}</ref>
|A great light will dawn in Galilee (Zebulun, Naphtali) which were humbled<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+9%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 9:1–2 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Preached the gospel in Galilee<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+4%3A12-16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 4:12–16 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Preached the gospel in Galilee<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+4%3A12-16&version=NIV |title=Matthew 4:12–16 |publisher= }}</ref>
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|The king of Israel will come to Jerusalem, riding on a colt<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Zechariah+9%3A9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Zechariah 9:9 |publisher= }}</ref>
|The king of Israel will come to Jerusalem, riding on a colt<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+9%3A9&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 9:9 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Entered Jerusalem, riding on a colt<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+21%3A2-11&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 21:2–11 |publisher=  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+12%3A12-16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 12:12–16 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Entered Jerusalem, riding on a colt<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21%3A2-11&version=NIV |title=Matthew 21:2–11 |publisher=  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+12%3A12-16&version=NIV |title=John 12:12–16 |publisher= }}</ref>
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|God will establish the new covenant and forgive the sins of His people<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Jeremiah+31%3A31-34&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Jeremiah 31:31–34 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|God will establish the new covenant and forgive the sins of His people<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+31%3A31-34&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 31:31–34 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|Proclaimed the new covenant through the Passover<ref name=":3" />
|Proclaimed the new covenant through the Passover<ref name=":3" />
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|He will be sacrificed as a sin offering, taking away the sins of mankind<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+53%3A1-5&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 53:1–5 |publisher=  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Psalms+22%3A1-18&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Psalms 22:1–18 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|He will be sacrificed as a sin offering, taking away the sins of mankind<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+53%3A1-5&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 53:1–5 |publisher=  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms+22%3A1-18&version=NIV |title=Psalms 22:1–18 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|Suffered on the cross<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+27%3A26-31&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 27:26–31 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+19%3A34&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 19:34 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Suffered on the cross<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A26-31&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:26–31 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+19%3A34&version=NIV |title=John 19:34 |publisher= }}</ref>
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|He will be assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+53%3A9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 53:9 |publisher= }}</ref>
|He will be assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+53%3A9&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 53:9 |publisher= }}</ref>
|When He died, there were robbers hung on both sides. He was buried in the tomb of a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph.<ref>[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+27%3A38&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Matthew 27:38], [https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+27%3A57-60&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 57-60]</ref>
|When He died, there were robbers hung on both sides. He was buried in the tomb of a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A38&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Matthew 27:38], [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A57-60&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV 57-60]</ref>
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| rowspan="3" |Prophetic Character
|David<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+9%3A6-7&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 9:6–7 |publisher= }}</ref>
|David<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+9%3A6-7&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 9:6–7 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Sat on the spiritual throne of David.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+1%3A31-32&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 1:31–32 |publisher= }}</ref> He was spiritually anointed through baptism at the age of 30 and began His ministry. <ref name=":2" />He preached the gospel for three years.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+13%3A6-9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Luke 13:6–9 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Sat on the spiritual throne of David.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1%3A31-32&version=NIV |title=Luke 1:31–32 |publisher= }}</ref> He was spiritually anointed through baptism at the age of 30 and began His ministry. <ref name=":2" />He preached the gospel for three years.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+13%3A6-9&version=NIV |title=Luke 13:6–9 |publisher= }}</ref>
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|Melchizedek<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Psalms+110%3A1-4&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Psalms 110:1–4 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Melchizedek<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms+110%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Psalms 110:1–4 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Blessed mankind with eternal life through the Passover bread and wine<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+26%3A17-28&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 26:17–28 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Blessed mankind with eternal life through the Passover bread and wine<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A17-28&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:17–28 |publisher= }}</ref>
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|[[Moses]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+18%3A17-18&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 18:17–18 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Came as a prophet like Moses and freed mankind from slavery to sin and death<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Acts+3%3A20-24&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Acts 3:20–24 |publisher= }}</ref>
|Came as a prophet like Moses and freed mankind from slavery to sin and death<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+3%3A20-24&version=NIV |title=Acts 3:20–24 |publisher= }}</ref>
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The Jews and the religious leaders, however, did not recognize Jesus as the Christ. It was because Jesus’ appearance was far from the image of the Messiah they had expected.<ref>[https://books.google.co.kr/books?id=gbUzAAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover History of the Jews], Paul Johnson, ''Phoenix Publishing House'', 2013</ref> Every aspect of Jesus, including His ordinary appearance, occupation, and physical family, became a cause for their rejection of Him. What they did not realize was that this was a fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah that Christ was like a root out of dry ground and would have nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him.<ref>Ahnsahnghong, ''Melchizedek Publishing Co.'', LTD, 2019, The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life, Isa 53:1–2 . . . He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him . . . that we should desire them . . . The above words foretold of Jesus: The prophet Isaiah described the appearance of Jesus who would come 700 years later. Through this prophecy, we can guess that Jesus’ living and surroundings were not favorable enough to be acceptable to the people in those days. . . .</ref>
The Jews and the religious leaders, however, did not recognize Jesus as the Christ. It was because Jesus’ appearance was far from the image of the Messiah they had expected.<ref>[https://books.google.co.kr/books?id=gbUzAAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover History of the Jews], Paul Johnson, ''Phoenix Publishing House'', 2013</ref> Every aspect of Jesus, including His ordinary appearance, occupation, and physical family, became a cause for their rejection of Him. What they did not realize was that this was a fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah that Christ was like a root out of dry ground and would have nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him.<ref>Ahnsahnghong, ''Melchizedek Publishing Co.'', LTD, 2019, The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life, Isa 53:1–2 . . . He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him . . . that we should desire them . . . The above words foretold of Jesus: The prophet Isaiah described the appearance of Jesus who would come 700 years later. Through this prophecy, we can guess that Jesus’ living and surroundings were not favorable enough to be acceptable to the people in those days. . . .</ref>


The Jews, who only looked at Jesus from the physical perspective, tried to stone Him,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+10%3A31-33&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 10:31–33 |publisher= }}</ref> saying, “How can you, a mere man, claim to be God?” and they crucified the Messiah they had desperately longed for.<ref name=":4" /> On the contrary, those who received Jesus believed and followed Him through the prophecies of the Bible. Apostle John, who was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, wrote that God, who existed from the beginning, dwelled with us in the flesh;<ref>[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A1&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 John 1:1], [https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A14&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 14]</ref> and Apostle Paul wrote that Jesus is God in nature even though He came as a man.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Philippians+2%3A5-8&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Philippians 2:5–8 |publisher=  }}</ref>
The Jews, who only looked at Jesus from the physical perspective, tried to stone Him,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A31-33&version=NIV |title=John 10:31–33 |publisher= }}</ref> saying, “How can you, a mere man, claim to be God?” and they crucified the Messiah they had desperately longed for.<ref name=":4" /> On the contrary, those who received Jesus believed and followed Him through the prophecies of the Bible. Apostle John, who was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, wrote that God, who existed from the beginning, dwelled with us in the flesh;<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A1&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV John 1:1], [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A14&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV 14]</ref> and Apostle Paul wrote that Jesus is God in nature even though He came as a man.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A5-8&version=NIV |title=Philippians 2:5–8 |publisher=  }}</ref>


==Second Coming Christ==
==Second Coming Christ==
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[[File:Der Anschlag von Luthers 95 Thesen.jpg|thumb|px|''Luther publishes the 95 Theses'' by Julius Hübner (1807–1882)]]
[[File:Der Anschlag von Luthers 95 Thesen.jpg|thumb|px|''Luther publishes the 95 Theses'' by Julius Hübner (1807–1882)]]
In the 16th century, [https://www.britannica.com/event/Reformation the Reformation] took place, and religious reformers such as [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martin-Luther Luther], [https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Calvin Calvin], and [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Huldrych-Zwingli Zwingli] achieved freedom of faith against the corruption and irrational doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. Since then, many Protestant churches were established, but no one was able to restore the truth of the new covenant. Even though the world is filled with numerous denominations, the truth of the new covenant that Jesus established cannot be found. This is in accordance with what Jesus prophesied 2,000 years ago in which He said that no true faith would be found when He comes again.<ref>[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Luke+18%3A8&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Luke 18:8]</ref>
In the 16th century, [https://www.britannica.com/event/Reformation the Reformation] took place, and religious reformers such as [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martin-Luther Luther], [https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Calvin Calvin], and [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Huldrych-Zwingli Zwingli] achieved freedom of faith against the corruption and irrational doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. Since then, many Protestant churches were established, but no one was able to restore the truth of the new covenant. Even though the world is filled with numerous denominations, the truth of the new covenant that Jesus established cannot be found. This is in accordance with what Jesus prophesied 2,000 years ago in which He said that no true faith would be found when He comes again.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+18%3A8&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Luke 18:8]</ref>


===Recovery of the New Covenant===
===Recovery of the New Covenant===
The Bible says that those who forsake God’s commandments and keep rules taught by men will lose wisdom and understanding and the whole vision of God will be nothing but words sealed in a scroll to them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+29%3A11-14&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 29:11–14 |publisher=  }}</ref> After the Apostolic Age, the truth of the new covenant disappeared, and the commands of men such as Sunday worship and Christmas became widespread in the church. This means that the Bible, which contains the revelations of God, became sealed to all people in the world. Only the [[Root of David]], Second Coming Jesus, can open the sealed Bible and give salvation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+5%3A1-5&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 5:1–5 |publisher= }}</ref> It means that Christ must appear a second time for the salvation of mankind.
The Bible says that those who forsake God’s commandments and keep rules taught by men will lose wisdom and understanding and the whole vision of God will be nothing but words sealed in a scroll to them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+29%3A11-14&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 29:11–14 |publisher=  }}</ref> After the Apostolic Age, the truth of the new covenant disappeared, and the commands of men such as Sunday worship and Christmas became widespread in the church. This means that the Bible, which contains the revelations of God, became sealed to all people in the world. Only the [[Root of David]], Second Coming Jesus, can open the sealed Bible and give salvation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+5%3A1-5&version=NIV |title=Revelation 5:1–5 |publisher= }}</ref> It means that Christ must appear a second time for the salvation of mankind.
{{quote5|내용='''Christ''' was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a '''second time''', not to bear sin, but to bring '''salvation''' to those who are waiting for him.|출처=[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+9%3A28&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Hebrews 9:28]}}
{{quote5|내용='''Christ''' was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a '''second time''', not to bear sin, but to bring '''salvation''' to those who are waiting for him.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+9%3A28&version=NIV Hebrews 9:28]}}


The Bible says that Christ, who is to come again for the salvation of mankind, will restore the Passover, the core truth of the new covenant.
The Bible says that Christ, who is to come again for the salvation of mankind, will restore the Passover, the core truth of the new covenant.
{{quote5|내용=On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of '''aged wine''' . . . '''he will swallow up death forever'''. . . . In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”|출처=[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+25%3A6-9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Isaiah 25:6–9]}}
{{quote5|내용=On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of '''aged wine''' . . . '''he will swallow up death forever'''. . . . In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+25%3A6-9&version=NIV Isaiah 25:6–9]}}


In this verse, there are two main points about the wine: It is aged wine and God will swallow up death forever with it. Swallowing up death forever means giving eternal life. The only wine that has the promise of eternal life in the Bible is the wine of the Holy Supper of the Passover. <ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+6%3A53-54&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 6:53–54 |publisher=  }}</ref> It is aged wine because the Passover of the new covenant was abolished in AD 325 and was not kept for roughly 1,600 years. According to the prophecy, the One who restores the [[New Covenant Passover]] is Second Coming Christ.
In this verse, there are two main points about the wine: It is aged wine and God will swallow up death forever with it. Swallowing up death forever means giving eternal life. The only wine that has the promise of eternal life in the Bible is the wine of the Holy Supper of the Passover. <ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A53-54&version=NIV |title=John 6:53–54 |publisher=  }}</ref> It is aged wine because the Passover of the new covenant was abolished in AD 325 and was not kept for roughly 1,600 years. According to the prophecy, the One who restores the [[New Covenant Passover]] is Second Coming Christ.


===Bible Prophecies and Their Fulfillment===
===Bible Prophecies and Their Fulfillment===
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|'''[[How Does Jesus Come a Second Time?|Appearance]]'''||Coming in the clouds (Coming in the flesh)
| align="left" |Jesus said that He would come on a cloud when He comes again. <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+24%3A30-31&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 24:30–31 |publisher=  }}</ref>Most Christians think of the clouds in the sky, but in the Bible, cloud refers to the flesh.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Jude+1%3A12&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Jude 1:12 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Proverbs+25%3A14&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Proverbs 25:14 |publisher= }}</ref> It was prophesied that Jesus would come in a cloud,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Daniel+7%3A13-14&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Daniel 7:13–14 |publisher=  }}</ref> but in reality, He came in the form of a man.
| align="left" |Jesus said that He would come on a cloud when He comes again. <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A30-31&version=NIV |title=Matthew 24:30–31 |publisher=  }}</ref>Most Christians think of the clouds in the sky, but in the Bible, cloud refers to the flesh.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude+1%3A12&version=NIV |title=Jude 1:12 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+25%3A14&version=NIV |title=Proverbs 25:14 |publisher= }}</ref> It was prophesied that Jesus would come in a cloud,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+7%3A13-14&version=NIV |title=Daniel 7:13–14 |publisher=  }}</ref> but in reality, He came in the form of a man.
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|'''[[Timing of Jesus’ Second Coming|Time of Second Coming]]'''|| Parable of the fig tree|| align="left" |Jesus said that Christ would appear a second time when the fig tree is revived.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+24%3A30-33&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 24:30–33 |publisher= }}</ref> After Israel, which is represented as the fig tree,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Jeremiah+24%3A5&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Jeremiah 24:5}}</ref> was destroyed in Rome in AD 70, it miraculously gained independence in 1948.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://embassies.gov.il/MFA/AboutIsrael/history/Pages/Israels%20War%20of%20Independence%20-%201947%20-%201949.aspx|title=Israel's War of Independence (1947-1949) |website=Israeli Missions Around The World}}</ref>
|'''[[Timing of Jesus’ Second Coming|Time of Second Coming]]'''|| Parable of the fig tree|| align="left" |Jesus said that Christ would appear a second time when the fig tree is revived.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A30-33&version=NIV |title=Matthew 24:30–33 |publisher= }}</ref> After Israel, which is represented as the fig tree,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+24%3A5&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 24:5}}</ref> was destroyed in Rome in AD 70, it miraculously gained independence in 1948.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://embassies.gov.il/MFA/AboutIsrael/history/Pages/Israels%20War%20of%20Independence%20-%201947%20-%201949.aspx|title=Israel's War of Independence (1947-1949) |website=Israeli Missions Around The World}}</ref>
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|'''[[Where Does Jesus Come a Second Time?|Place of Second Coming]]'''||In the east where the sun rises (Republic of Korea)|| align="left" |Apostle John prophesied that God’s work of putting a [[Seal of God|seal]], the last work of salvation, would begin in the east.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+7%3A1-3&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 7:1–3 |publisher=  }}</ref> In the Bible, the seal of God refers to the Passover.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+6%3A27-56&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 6:27–56 |publisher= }}</ref><ref name=":6" /> It means that God will appear with the Passover in the east in the last days. The country in the east is the Republic of Korea. It is located at the ends of the continent, east from the [https://www.google.com/maps?q=%ED%8C%8C%ED%8A%B8%EB%AA%A8%EC%8A%A4&rlz=1C1JJTC_koKR973KR973&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjX7OyRm7XzAhWRbN4KHYQaDlAQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA island of Patmos] where John saw the revelation. The reason Korea is the place of Jesus’ second coming among many countries in the east is because the Passover of the new covenant, which had disappeared after AD 325, reappeared in the Republic of Korea.
|'''[[Where Does Jesus Come a Second Time?|Place of Second Coming]]'''||In the east where the sun rises (Republic of Korea)|| align="left" |Apostle John prophesied that God’s work of putting a [[Seal of God|seal]], the last work of salvation, would begin in the east.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+7%3A1-3&version=NIV |title=Revelation 7:1–3 |publisher=  }}</ref> In the Bible, the seal of God refers to the Passover.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A27-56&version=NIV |title=John 6:27–56 |publisher= }}</ref><ref name=":6" /> It means that God will appear with the Passover in the east in the last days. The country in the east is the Republic of Korea. It is located at the ends of the continent, east from the [https://www.google.com/maps?q=%ED%8C%8C%ED%8A%B8%EB%AA%A8%EC%8A%A4&rlz=1C1JJTC_koKR973KR973&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjX7OyRm7XzAhWRbN4KHYQaDlAQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA island of Patmos] where John saw the revelation. The reason Korea is the place of Jesus’ second coming among many countries in the east is because the Passover of the new covenant, which had disappeared after AD 325, reappeared in the Republic of Korea.
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|'''Name'''||[[New Name on White Stone (New Name of Jesus)|Jesus’ New Name]]|| align="left" |The name of Second Coming Christ is the new name of Jesus.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+3%3A12&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 3:12 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+2%3A17&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 2:17 |publisher=  }}</ref> The name of the Savior exists in each age<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+28%3A19&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 28:19 |publisher=  }}</ref>—the Age of the Father, the Age of the Son, and the Age of the Holy Spirit; the name of the Savior is [[Jehovah]] in the Age of the Father, and Jesus in the Age of the Son, and ''Jesus’ new name'' in the Age of the Holy Spirit.
|'''Name'''||[[New Name on White Stone (New Name of Jesus)|Jesus’ New Name]]|| align="left" |The name of Second Coming Christ is the new name of Jesus.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+3%3A12&version=NIV |title=Revelation 3:12 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+2%3A17&version=NIV |title=Revelation 2:17 |publisher=  }}</ref> The name of the Savior exists in each age<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A19&version=NIV |title=Matthew 28:19 |publisher=  }}</ref>—the Age of the Father, the Age of the Son, and the Age of the Holy Spirit; the name of the Savior is [[Jehovah]] in the Age of the Father, and Jesus in the Age of the Son, and ''Jesus’ new name'' in the Age of the Holy Spirit.
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|'''Sign'''||[[New Covenant Passover]]|| align="left" |The Bible testifies that it is Second Coming Christ who will restore the New Covenant Passover.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+25%3A6-9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 25:6–9 |publisher=  }}</ref>
|'''Sign'''||[[New Covenant Passover]]|| align="left" |The Bible testifies that it is Second Coming Christ who will restore the New Covenant Passover.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+25%3A6-9&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 25:6–9 |publisher=  }}</ref>
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| rowspan="3" |'''Prophetic Character'''
| rowspan="3" |'''Prophetic Character'''
|[[David]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hosea+3%3A5&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Hosea 3:5 |publisher= }}</ref>|| align="left" |David, the second king of Israel, sat on the throne at the age of 30 and reigned for 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Samuel+5%3A4&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Samuel 5:4 |publisher= }}</ref> As the spiritual King David, Jesus was baptized at the age of 30 and carried out the gospel ministry for three years.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5" /> To complete King David’s 40-year reign, Christ must come a second time and complete the gospel ministry for the remaining 37 years.
|[[David]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+3%3A5&version=NIV |title=Hosea 3:5 |publisher= }}</ref>|| align="left" |David, the second king of Israel, sat on the throne at the age of 30 and reigned for 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+5%3A4&version=NIV |title=2 Samuel 5:4 |publisher= }}</ref> As the spiritual King David, Jesus was baptized at the age of 30 and carried out the gospel ministry for three years.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5" /> To complete King David’s 40-year reign, Christ must come a second time and complete the gospel ministry for the remaining 37 years.
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|[[Melchizedek]]|| align="left" |Apostle Paul said that Melchizedek was a priest without father or mother, genealogy, or beginning of days or the end of life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+7%3A1-3&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Hebrews 7:1–3 |publisher=  }}</ref> This will be completely fulfilled through Second Coming Christ. Being without father or mother means that God will come from a family that does not believe in God;<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+12%3A50&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Matthew 12:50|publisher=}}</ref> and being without genealogy means that He will be born in a Gentile country and have no genealogy in Israel. He must also bring bread and wine, which is the symbol of Melchizedek.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Genesis+14%3A17-20&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Genesis 14:17–20 |publisher=  }}</ref> The reality to the bread and wine is the New Covenant Passover.
|[[Melchizedek]]|| align="left" |Apostle Paul said that Melchizedek was a priest without father or mother, genealogy, or beginning of days or the end of life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+7%3A1-3&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 7:1–3 |publisher=  }}</ref> This will be completely fulfilled through Second Coming Christ. Being without father or mother means that God will come from a family that does not believe in God;<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+12%3A50&version=NIV |title=Matthew 12:50|publisher=}}</ref> and being without genealogy means that He will be born in a Gentile country and have no genealogy in Israel. He must also bring bread and wine, which is the symbol of Melchizedek.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+14%3A17-20&version=NIV |title=Genesis 14:17–20 |publisher=  }}</ref> The reality to the bread and wine is the New Covenant Passover.
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|[[Elijah]]|| align="left" |There are two missions of Elijah prophesied in the Bible. One is to turn the hearts of the people who have fallen into idolatry back to God, and the other is to prepare the way for the Savior who is to come after him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Malachi+4%3A5-6&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Malachi 4:5–6 |publisher=  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Malachi+3%3A1&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Malachi 3:1 |publisher=  }}</ref> Two thousand years ago, [[John the Baptist]] came as the prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and partially fulfilled the mission of Elijah.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=John+1%3A23-34&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=John 1:23–34 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+40%3A3-11&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 40:3–11 |publisher=  }}</ref> In the Age of the Holy Spirit, Second Coming Christ will appear as Elijah, restore the truth, and make known God the Mother, the Savior who is to come after Him.
|[[Elijah]]|| align="left" |There are two missions of Elijah prophesied in the Bible. One is to turn the hearts of the people who have fallen into idolatry back to God, and the other is to prepare the way for the Savior who is to come after him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi+4%3A5-6&version=NIV |title=Malachi 4:5–6 |publisher=  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi+3%3A1&version=NIV |title=Malachi 3:1 |publisher=  }}</ref> Two thousand years ago, [[John the Baptist]] came as the prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and partially fulfilled the mission of Elijah.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A23-34&version=NIV |title=John 1:23–34 |publisher= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+40%3A3-11&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 40:3–11 |publisher=  }}</ref> In the Age of the Holy Spirit, Second Coming Christ will appear as Elijah, restore the truth, and make known God the Mother, the Savior who is to come after Him.
|}Christ [[Ahnsahnghong]] is Second Coming Christ who restored the truth of the new covenant for the salvation of humankind according to the prophecies of the Bible. Christ Ahnsahnghong fulfilled all the prophecies of the Bible, including the time and place of Jesus’ second coming. According to the prophecy of the fig tree and the prophecy of King David, He was baptized at the age of 30 in 1948 and began to preach the gospel. In 1985, He went back to heaven after finishing His 37-year-long gospel work. Four years before His death, He made known through the media that Second Coming Christ should die according to the prophecy of King David’s throne.<ref>{{인용 |title=Unknown New Religion: The Church of God |website=Weekly Religion |publisher= |date=March 8, 1981 |year= |author= |series= |isbn=  |url=https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/how-is-david-related-to-jesus/#unknown-new-religion-the-church-of-god}}“The Church of God believes that the Second Coming Christ is to appear in this age . . . has to come to the earth in secret and pass away after preaching the gospel for 37 years. . . .</ref> He also restored the Passover, which is the [[seal of God]], in the country in the east (Republic of Korea). He completely restored the truth of the new covenant and rebuilt the [[World Mission Society Church of God|Church of God]] in the original form of the early Church. He fulfilled the mission of Elijah by turning the hearts of God’s children to God through His work of restoring the ruined truth of God and proclaiming the Savior, [[God the Mother]], who would come after Him.
|}Christ [[Ahnsahnghong]] is Second Coming Christ who restored the truth of the new covenant for the salvation of humankind according to the prophecies of the Bible. Christ Ahnsahnghong fulfilled all the prophecies of the Bible, including the time and place of Jesus’ second coming. According to the prophecy of the fig tree and the prophecy of King David, He was baptized at the age of 30 in 1948 and began to preach the gospel. In 1985, He went back to heaven after finishing His 37-year-long gospel work. Four years before His death, He made known through the media that Second Coming Christ should die according to the prophecy of King David’s throne.<ref>{{인용 |title=Unknown New Religion: The Church of God |website=Weekly Religion |publisher= |date=March 8, 1981 |year= |author= |series= |isbn=  |url=https://ahnsahnghong.com/en/how-is-david-related-to-jesus/#unknown-new-religion-the-church-of-god}}“The Church of God believes that the Second Coming Christ is to appear in this age . . . has to come to the earth in secret and pass away after preaching the gospel for 37 years. . . .</ref> He also restored the Passover, which is the [[seal of God]], in the country in the east (Republic of Korea). He completely restored the truth of the new covenant and rebuilt the [[World Mission Society Church of God|Church of God]] in the original form of the early Church. He fulfilled the mission of Elijah by turning the hearts of God’s children to God through His work of restoring the ruined truth of God and proclaiming the Savior, [[God the Mother]], who would come after Him.