[Shincheonji News] Shincheonji held a Bible test for established denominations. “Let’s stop the conflict and examine ourselves with the Bible”

[Shincheonji News] Shincheonji held a Bible test

for established denominations.

“Let’s stop the conflict and

examine ourselves with the Bible”

▎ 313 people took the exam in 11 regions across the country... Only one person from the established denomination attended.

▎ Shincheonji Church of Jesus asked, “One Bible, One God, let’s practice faith based on the Bible” 

▎ Shincheonji-Presbyterian Church set exam questions jointly. Suggesting the Bible Test 

Shincheonji Church of Jesus, The Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Man Hee Lee, hereinafter referred to as Shincheonji Church of Jesus) held a joint Bible test with established denominations, aiming for stopping long-standing conflicts and condemnation of heresy between Shincheonji and established denominations and encouraging a life of faith based on the Bible.

Shincheonji Church of Jesus announced that they invite pastors of existing churches from 11 regions across the country, including Seoul, Suwon, Busan, Gwangju, Daegu, and Incheon, gathering together with Shincheonji Church of Jesus theology instructors and hold a 'Bible Test Challenge.'

This Bible test was conducted at the suggestion of Shincheonji Church of Jesus to stop conflicts between denominations, to check whether we are practice our faith based on the Bible before God and to check whether people are adding or subtracting the book of Revelation that we must know today so that we can check ourselves and have the right faith.

For fairness, the test questions were presented by two people: the director of the education department of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus Church Assembly and a pastor from the Presbyterian Church. The test has a total of 10 questions and includes content of New Testament prophecy and the Book of Revelation. A total of 313 people took the test. (312 instructors from Shincheonji Church of Jesus instructors, 1 pastor from Full Gospel)

In order to hold the Bible test, Shincheonji Church of Jesus asked more than 30,000 pastors of existing churches in person or by mail to participate across the country. According to Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a total of dozens of pastors said they would take the test, but only one pastor who had served in the Full Gospel Church for 42 years participated.

This pastor said he was happy to attend, but at the same time expressed his regret over the significantly low attendance rate of pastors. He said “I don’t know I can say this, but we need to make an effort to meet together, but they gave up. If you promised, you should come. That part is upsetting. I will encourage my acquaintance pastors  to participate.”

A Presbyterian pastor who participated in setting questions for a test said “I prepared for this test with the hope that it would be a meaningful time to reflect on our faith once more while comparing each other (existing churches and Shincheonji).”

Shincheonji theology instructors who took the exam also felt disappointed, expressing their hope for exchanges with pastors of existing churches.

Son Yong-ho, a instructor at Daegu Church of the Thaddaeus tribe said, “There may be misunderstandings and prejudices toward Shincheonji, but we want to work together with an objective perspective, communicate and exchange, finding out what we can learn about each other.” An instructor Kim Su-jin, a senior lecturer at Pohang Church of the same branch, said, “I hope this becomes a way for us to coexist, hoping for heaven, talking and communicating in the same God, Jesus and Bible.”

 

Kim Woo-nam, an instructor at the Busan Church of the Busan James Church, also said, “I think that with today as an opportunity, the number of pastors who will take the exam together will increase. I also think that this beginning itself is important.”

An official from Shincheonji Church of Jesus said, “I don’t think it would have been easy for the pastors to respond to the Bible test offer. There were cases that pastors gave up on taking the test due to the opinions of those around them, and I understand that they had a lot of concerns. The purpose of the Bible test is not to find out who did better, but to humble ourselves before God and the Word, examine ourselves, and have the right faith. I hope that starting from this time, it will become more active in the future. Let’s become one through the Bible and coexist.”.

Masan Bay is contaminated with Cigarette butts, Shincheonji Volunteer Masan Branch starts campaign

Masan Bay is contaminated with Cigarette butts,

Shincheonji Volunteer Masan Branch starts campaign

Shincheonji Volunteer Masan Branch started a campaign called ‘Protect the green nature, beginning of sea’. This campaign was held near Masa Station as part of the 2050 Carbon Neutral Practical Movement’. 

The campaign called ‘Beginning of the Sea’ is a campaign that raises awareness for citizens not to throw away cigarette butts emphasizing the problem that has an adverse effect on the marine ecosystem because of numerous cigarette butts thrown away through rainwater drains being leaked into the ocean in a sewer pipe. 

Masan Branch started a campaign to ‘Beginning of sea’ as part of the volunteer work to clean up the environment called ‘Protect the green nature’ with about 70 people including local people near Masan Station. Through regular volunteer work on this day, it also made people think about the meaning of this campaign through not only environmental cleanup activities, but also parades with citizens.

People who participated in the event said “I thought that Masan Bay was good at cleaning the ocean. But, I was surprised to find out that the ocean pollution was serious due to cigarette butts. Through this campaign, I will join in reducing marine waste in the future.”, “Masan Station was messy because of cigarette buts everywhere even if we cleaned up. I’m grateful to see the street clean through today’s event.”, “I hope Masan Bay and the marine ecosystem will be revived through the Shincheonji Volunteer campaign in the future.”

An official of the Masan branch of Korean Disabled Veterans Association By Agent Orange In Vietnam War said "Our group has a high age class, so we were only looking to receive volunteer work, so it was meaningful to be invited to participate in volunteer work like this. I knew that smoking is harmful to our health. But, I found out that Tobacco is the main cause of marine waste. I want to continue to work together in the future.”.

An official of the Masan branch of the Shincheonji Volunteer said, "We have been communicating with local government offices and carrying out activities tailored to the characteristics of the region. We will continue to carry out activities wherever we can volunteer together and whenever help is needed."

 

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Shincheonji Volunteer Daegu Branch did volunteer work called ‘Beautiful senior, Bravo life!’ sharing ‘Tteokguk(rice-cake soup)’

Shincheonji Volunteer Daegu Branch did volunteer work

called ‘Beautiful senior, Bravo life!’ sharing ‘Tteokguk(rice-cake soup)’

Shincheonji Volunteer Daegu Branch conducted Tteokguk sharing volunteer work for local seniors at the senior citizen center located in Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

The volunteer work on this day was held under the title of ‘A wonderful life even if we live only today’ and 16 volunteer workers from Shincheonji Volunteer served rice cake soup to about 30 elderly people celebrating Lunar New Year’s Day.

Shincheonji Volunteer Daegu Branch is conducting regular volunteer activities to support the healthy life and happy later years.

A senior citizen said “Shincheonji Volunteer came here before to help with hair cut and cleaning the village, which was memorable. It seems to be especially energized as young people visit senior citizens' centers to help.”

The village foreman said “I am grateful that Shincheonji Volunteer regularly visits our senior citizen center to provide cleaning and meal service.”

An official of Shincheoji Volunteer said “In the harsh reality, the elderly are the most vulnerable among our neighbors. I planned the rice cake soup sharing volunteer work to practice Jesus’ teaching to love my neighbor. We will continue to pay attention in local issues and actively conduct our love for our neighbors” 

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