1. Significance and Original Characters What is the true meaning of church? The Bible mentions church with many names such as ‘Body of Christ’, ‘Bride of Christ’, ‘House of God’, ‘Sanctuary of God’, ‘People of Christ’, and so on.We can see that the Bible has two general meanings of church. One refers to the gathering […]
1. Significance and Original Characters What is the true meaning of church? The Bible mentions church with many names such as ‘Body of Christ’, ‘Bride of Christ’, ‘House of God’, ‘Sanctuary of God’, ‘People of Christ’, and so on.We can see that the Bible has two general meanings of church. One refers to the gathering
1. Characteristics of the Early Church The early church was formed centering Jerusalem after the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Pentecost, and great revival took place. Through Peter’s preaching, three thousand people repented and were baptized at one time. About three thousand souls were added to them. Also, they continued steadfastly in the
1. The Organization and Various Titles Ephesians 4:11-12 says, “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” God appoints many titles with the gifts of the Holy
1. Meaning of Worship The dictionary definition of ‘worship’ is to show your respect to the god, for example by saying prayers. This is to give honor, praise, and glory to God. Believers will give thanks to God and lift Him up.Today, many people worship many kinds of creatures and worship in vain, but there
1. Why Do We Have to Pray? God promised us that He would give us whatever we ask in the name of Jesus Christ (John 14:13-14). Thus, we can receive from God whatever we need through prayer. Prayer is the key to answers and source of blessings.Also, because prayer is spiritual breath, those children of
1. How Do We Have to Pray? – Jesus’ Example of Prayer Jesus came to this earth as the Son of God and only obeyed God’s will with His deeds. So, if we take after the example of the prayers of Jesus, we can pray in a way that God is pleased. Thus, let us
1. Sabbath and Tithe – The Most Basic of Christian Life It is a matter of course for Christians to keep the Sabbath holy and to give proper tithes. It is also a very important condition to receive blessings, because it is to show our faith that we believe all spiritual and material things belong
1. To keep the Sabbath holy Exodus 20:8-10 says, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. [9] Six days you shall labor and do all your work, [10] but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter,
1. Meaning and Origin of Tithes A. What is Tithe?Tithe is to separate and give to God one tenth of our entire income. Of course, all the harvest and income we get belong to God. for example, even when a farmer harvests abundantly with hardworking, he cannot say it is his because God gave the
1. God’s Blessings for Proper Tithes God promised us in Malachi 3:10, “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,’ Says the LORD of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such
Prior to Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension, He told His disciples in Acts 1:8, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Then, He proclaimed confidently that the gospel
1. How Can We Become True Witnesses of the Gospel? Acts 1:8 says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” It was the last word of Jesus Christ that
1. Command of Jesus Who Received the All Authority in Heaven and on Earth Jesus said, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching
1. The Second Advent Will Take Place 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ, who came to this earth to save all mankind from death, was crucified, resurrected, and ascended into heaven. The Lord became the first fruit of those who are asleep. He has ascended into heaven, sit on the right hand of God’s throne, and
1. Parable of Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1 tells us about the kingdom of heaven that it is like the ten virgins who went out to meet the bridegroom. Among the ten virgins, five of them were foolish while the other five were wise. The foolish ones had the lamp but not the oil while the
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 60:1Scripture to Memorize: Isaiah 60:1Reference: 1 John 1:5; Ephesians 5:8Goal: to let readers become blessed believers who lead countless souls to salvation by arising and shining over the world full of sin and evil As the night advances and the darkness becomes deeper, people feel thankful for light and its value increases.
Reading Scripture: John 1:1-4Scripture to Memorize: John 3:16Reference: Philippians 2:6-8Goal: to let readers know that Jesus, who existed in the form of God the Origin, came to the earth in flesh to fulfill the duty as the Savior and let them feel the love of God The key word of the Bible is ‘Jesus Christ’.
Reading Scripture: John 20:30-31Scripture to Memorize: Acts 2:36Reference: Matthew 1:21Goal: to help readers realize the difference between the meanings of ‘Jesus’ and ‘Christ’ by studying the ministry of Jesus who came to the earth in flesh to fulfill the duty as the Savior To accomplish the providence of ‘human cultivation’, God created the first man,
Reading Scripture: Leviticus 25:23-25Scripture to Memorize: Acts 4:12Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:21Goal: To let readers understand that Jesus is the only One who is qualified for the Savior and enjoy the true joy of salvation by believing in Jesus Christ Today, some people think that every religion has its way of salvation under the influence of
Reading Scripture: Philippians 2:11Scripture to Memorize: John 14:6Reference: Acts 3:6, 16:18; Ephesians 5:20Goal: to let believers know the spiritual authority included in the name of ‘Jesus Christ’ and help them receive answers and blessings and enjoy powerful lives through His name Those who have faith in God experience the works of answers and blessings through
Scriptural Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22Verse to Memorize: Acts 2:38Reference: John 14:16-17, 15:26Goal: to help readers receive the Holy Spirit, the sign of salvation and the gift of God, and to experience the works of the Spirit always in their lives God didn’t forget about Adam, the first man, even after he had fallen due to
Reading Scripture: Romans 10:13-15Verse to Memorize: Romans 12:3Reference: 1 John 2:12-14Goal: to understand clearly the difference between ‘faith that leads to salvation’ and ‘faith that confirms salvation’ and how to grow up spiritually to become believers with whom God is pleased Attending church itself doesn’t just lead to salvation. We can reach salvation only after
Verse to Memorize: John 3:5Reference: Romans 8:26Goal: to let readers realize through the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus that we must be born again of water and the Spirit to enter Heaven There are people who seemed to follow the way of faith in the guidance of the Spirit for a while, but with their
Reading Scripture: Acts 19:1-7Verse to Memorize: 2 Corinthians 1:22Reference: Acts 2:38Goal: to help believers have the clear evidences of transformation by receiving the Spirit after they accept Jesus Christ and receive the forgiveness of sins Acts 2:38 reads, “Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ
Reading Scripture: Luke 22:39-44Verse to Memorize: Luke 22:44Reference: Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:17Goal: to help the church members receive answers and blessings by resembling Jesus who showed the best example of prayer and offering up the fragrance of prayer that pleases God. If you love your parents you often have conversations with them about what
Reading Scripture: Luke 22:39-44Verse to Memorize: Luke 22:44Reference: Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:17Goal: to help the church members receive answers and blessings by resembling Jesus who showed the best example of prayer and offering up the fragrance of prayer that pleases God. If you love your parents you often have conversations with them about what
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 33:3Verse to Memorize: Jeremiah 33:3Reference: Psalm 66:18, Matthew 6:26-28Goal: to provide believers with better understanding of the essentials of the prayer God wants and help them to pray fervently with their hearts Jesus prayed very fervently and His sweat became like drops of blood falling down upon the ground. When we think
Reading Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33Verse to Memorize: Matthew 6:33Reference: Psalm 66:18; Matthew 6:26-28Goal: to help believers understand the right order for prayer and how to offer up God-pleasing prayer While you are praying to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, angels gather and put the aroma of your prayer in golden censers. The
Scripture Reading: John 14:6Verse to Memorize: 1 Corinthians 15:20Reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17Goal: understanding the meaning of resurrection and living with hope for resurrection Jesus left all heavenly glory behind and came to the earth in flesh to save all mankind. He was born in a stable and lived in poverty during His life. In the