This blog came into existence some years back when one of my siblings discovered that we had several other family members involved in a secretive group known as Shincheonji/Shinchonji.
We are from a large, Christian family in the United States. Many years ago one family member moved to South Korea, met and married a South Korean, and then he and his wife became involved in Shincheonji. Later, they influenced two other family members who also joined their group.
The information we present comes from conversations and correspondence with these family members. We care about them and have no desire to belittle them or other SCJ members, who are all dearly loved by God. However, as Christians, we should all be careful and test end-time groups who insist they are now Jesus´ only voice on earth (Lk. 21:8).
In addition, at the time, there was little information about this group. So, we felt other people around the world might come in contact with Shincheonji and benefit from what we found. This would give them the chance to assess the information for themselves.
End-time leaders find any Christian who disagrees with their message as Satan´s agents or tools (and do not want insiders to research information on the internet). But, Manhee Lee also writes, ¨Christians should sincerely try to find out if this testimony is true¨ (Creation of Heaven and Earth, p. 566).
People who join end-time movements often fall under a spiritual spell. They only listen to what their leader reveals as they busily recruit others. Yet, in Christian thinking, it is important to carefully evaluate a leader who assumes Jesus´ role in the end.
In this blog, we assess many of the primary teachings and other issues in Shincheonji. For those who wish to get Shincheonji´s fuller perspective, please consult their website articles.
http://correctunderstandingofshinchonji.wordpress.com/2013/07/16/the-temple-of-the-tabernacle-of-the-testimony/
In the blog, we attempt to write from a basic, Christian perspective - one that is common to people from all different Christian backgrounds and denominations. We consider ourselves inter-denominational believers and do not promote any church or religious organization. All who follow Jesus Christ belong to his body.
We also hold that God´s message in his written word is the safest authority for Christians and should be used to refute ideas from spirit revelations to end-time leaders, not the other way around (Gal. 1:8, 2 Tim.3:16, I Jn. 4:1). We also hope to communicate the information in a gentle, kind tone with love and concern.
Thank you for your interest in these topics.
Best wishes in Jesus Christ,
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