Straight From The Horses' Mouth

Episode Summary:In this episode, we shift focus from our previous discussions on the Trinity to tackle another crucial but often misunderstood topic—the Open Scroll. As controversy surrounds the interpretation and implications of the Open Scroll, particularly within the Shinji community, our hosts, alongside guest theologians James and Dan, delve into historical contexts, scriptural references, and personal insights to clarify misconceptions and articulate the significance of this doctrinal cornerstone.

What You'll Learn:- Historical Background: James offers a comprehensive overview of the historical significance of the Open Scroll in biblical and contemporary contexts.-

Core Concepts: Discussion on the biblical basis of the Open Scroll, exploring its relation to prophecies and its doctrinal positioning within both the Old and New Testaments.-

Misconceptions Addressed: The speakers address common misunderstandings perpetuated by opponents and clarify the doctrinal interpretations that lead to such controversies.- Personal Insights: The hosts and guests share their personal journeys of understanding the Open Scroll, highlighting the transformative impact of accurate scriptural interpretation on faith and community practices.

Featured Discussions:

1. The Theological Implications of the Open Scroll: Analyzing how the Open Scroll relates to broader Christian doctrines and its place within the prophetic traditions of Christianity.

2. Debunking Myths: A segment dedicated to correcting the myths surrounding the Open Scroll, emphasizing the need for context and theological depth in interpreting sacred texts.

3. Listener Questions: The hosts respond to listener-submitted questions, providing deeper insight and clarifying complex theological points.

Call to Action: Listeners are encouraged to submit their questions and feedback for further discussion in future episodes, promoting an ongoing dialogue about this and other theological topics.

Closing Thoughts: The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding and respecting diverse interpretations within the Christian community, urging listeners toward a more informed and compassionate approach to theological discourse.

Subscribe and Share: Listeners are invited to subscribe for more insightful episodes and share this podcast with others who might benefit from these theological discussions.---Stay tuned for the next episode where we will revisit the Trinity in light of listener feedback and new theological insights. Join us as we continue to explore deep theological questions in an accessible and engaging format.

In this episode we go through a few scriptures and a bit more of the history of the trinity. We know it will not answer all the questions the listeners may have but hopefully it will help them to think :)

Note: We recorded this video March 7th, a few weeks before posting part 1. This was not made in response to the comments ^^ Since the posting of part 1 we have discussed making a part 3 in order to tie everything together. As of this video posting it has yet not taken place but we will see :)

Trinity!

A Christian concept that has been steeped in mystery and controversy for over 1700 years. And within this one episode we have solved the issue!!! Just kidding 😉😂🙏

But we do try to come to understand it better, and give our experiences and thoughts on the subject. We hope for this first episode of season two we do not disappoint ❤️😇

We first want to thank God and Jesus for allowing all of this to be possible, and for the Chairman of Shincheonji for his incredible work and the monumental efforts he has made to bring light and peace to this world. We would also like to thank all of our watchers/listeners for their support and prayers. And we would also like to extend our gratitude to those who may not believe, or may have negative thoughts, but are still trying to decide on what is or is not truth. We will continue to pray for you as well 🙏❤️We will be back for season 2 with more in-depth discussions and new ideas to explore. God Bless!!!!

HAS SHINCHEONJI'S DOCTRINE OF REVELATION 18 CHANGED???

What is the difference between the judgment that came upon the Prostitute and the Beast with seven heads and ten horns, the Stewardship Education Center, and the judgment directly from God? What has to happen first, and what will take place after?

In this episode we go through each of our understanding of Revelation 18, judgment, and what is yet to come.

ARE ONLY 144000 PEOPLE SAVED????

What/Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7? What does Shincheonji teach about these things and why are they important to my life of faith?

We hope this short episode gives a little more understanding and insight into these questions and more. Amen

Singing in Korean???!!!

In this episode we discuss the types of worship songs that are sung within the services of Shincheonji. We talk about our own experiences, both good and bad, when it came to participating in worship, and what we have learned during our time inside God's kingdom. Heavenly Culture is not the culture of the world, but it is still a culture we must learn to live within :)

We hope this gives some insight into why we sing, and in what language, for the most part ^^

TABOO TOPIC!!!This episode will cover something which might be a bit taboo to some 😲 We got together to discuss the controversial world of politics ^^As a believer we need to learn how to be someone who follows both the laws of the world and the laws of God. Also, what should we do when these laws seem to conflict? Hopefully this episode will provide a little insight 🙏❤

We begin this episode by thanking our faithful listeners by reading a wonderful message we received ❤️

We are truly thankful to be part of anything that helps others to gain strength and keep their faith 🙏🏻

🎼For the rest of the episode we get into the types of music people are subjected to inside the churches of the world. Are they being used to manipulate the saints, or are they truly trying to give glory to God?🎼🎻🎷🎹

THE BIG B.I.T.E

Welcome to our first legacy episode! We recorded these a few years ago when we were just starting out on the Podcast seen (sorry about the sound quality^^).

In this episode we dive a bit into the B.I.T.E model, which is used by many to determine what is or is not a "cult". Lately this has come up again to judge Shincheonji as a cult. Is this an accurate statement or determination? We give our humble opinions on the subject. We hope you enjoy and are able to gain some spiritual strength while listening :)

TONIGHT WE SHOW OUR HUMAN SIDE 🤷🏻‍♂️

Once we truly come to understand who is in control of the world, and how that entity uses politics and power to control the kingdoms of the world, you begin to realize what is more important. What party affiliation you had previously adhered to no longer matters. What country and government you have grown up in is not what is important. The only thing that matters is for Satan to be defeated and captured and for God's holy, righteous, virtuous, and noble kingdom to reign. Amen

Science VS Religion

This has been an ongoing discussion for many a year. What did you grow up believing? Did learning religion first cause you to ignore science? Or did learning science cause you to lose faith? Or maybe you were someone who learned science first and then never gave religion a second thought as a result. What if we said you could believe in both, and it is ok? Check out this episode and see why this can be true for all of us today ❤️🙏🏻

WHAT HAVE YOU HEARD???!!! There are many misconceptions floating around out there in the world about Shincheonji. Many false claims about what we do or do not believe in or teach. In this episode, we touch on just a few of these things and give our side of the story, Straight from the Horses' Mouth 😉🙏❤

If we left you a little wanting for an explanation of why we do or do not desire to debate, this episode should satisfy you a bit more 😉 One of the most important questions we get into is about a pastor's role and responsibility to their sheep 🐑

Our hope and desire if for all those who are searching for the truth, for those who desire heaven and eternal life, to take the time to learn for themselves, with an open heart, and see if what we are teaching is the genuine article. We believe it is ❤️🙏🏻😊

What is the difference between basic criticism vs persecution? Is there a difference? How can we discern between the two and why is this an important distinction? As the people of SCJ we should be willing to take constructive criticism, but we should also be able to recognize and overcome persecution.

Has it felt like SCJ has had a dark cloud over it the past few years? How can we keep our faith and hope during these dark times? If we see these things with the proper eyes, we can see that even during these times God is working to perfect His kingdom and all of us within. Once we understand this, we don't have to feel down and out, but inspired for times to come 🙏🏻❤️

As people of Shincheonji, we desire to know God & Jesus fully, to know the word fully, and in doing so, we are able to leave the thoughts of the world, the thoughts of greed and selfishness behind us and run towards the kingdom of heaven.

Along the way we may stumble, but we are always trying to become better. We are always trying to help others understand as well but we don't always know the proper way, or have the best success when getting into spiritual conversations.....have you ever tried to argue with a drunk person? Well, in the spiritual world it is much the same (Rv 18:2-3).

Hello fellow believers!!!! It has been a couple of weeks, but we are back with a new episode dealing with life within SCJ.

In this episode, we discuss what it looks like and what it mean to take the teachings we have learned within the center and trainings and apply them to our physical lives in the world.

How do we change from pre to post SCJ understanding, morally, spiritually, and practically?

We truly hope you enjoy and are able to be spiritually strengthened through this time ^^

Do the people of Shincheonji fall prey to 'Confirmation Bias'? Are the criticisms of Shincheonji valid? Is our understanding of prophecy and fulfillment just an example of the 'Texas Sharp Shooter Fallacy'? We don't think so 😁😁😁

But have a listen for yourself and find out 😉.

We hope this lesson helps to shed some light on these topics and gives some much needed spiritual strength to our fellow brothers and sisters of SCJ, as well as some insight for those who are on the outside looking in ❤️🙏🏻

Why do we believe in Shincheonji? Why does God work this way? Why should we still believe, considering how the world hates us and that so many have left and say such terrible things about this church? Each of us has our own history in the church, and our own path that has led us to this point. Hopefully our stories will help reinforce your decision to remain within SCJ, or maybe, if you haven't yet done so, learn the teachings for yourself and verify the truth of what we are proclaiming ^^ God Bless 🙏❤

What is your thorn in your side? Paul asked Jesus to take this away from him, but instead it was used to help keep him humble and to rely on God even more. We also discuss the issue of becoming bogged down with inaction and how we can overcome this situation and get that passion back that we had to begin with. We truly hope this is helpful for all of you.

What should we feel when hearing something like this? What does it mean for us and our life of faith? What does it mean for our loved ones? In this episode, we discuss what comes to mind when we hear about the end times being upon us. Also discussed is the proper mindset and heart we must have during this time.

Continuing from our last episode, we give the single guy a chance to express his thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the area of relationships ^^ We also get into the balance needed to have a healthy and positive marriage within the world of Shincheonji ❤️🙏🏻😊

We would really liked to have had a female perspective on this topic :) Something we are looking into rectifying in the near future ^^ But that being said, in this episode we discuss a few questions such as, how close is close? What kind of attitude should we have when thinking about how close we may or may not be? Also, should we or should we not get married, and what is this 6 month rule all about anyway? Why does it matter if I choose to have a relationship or not? We are not experts in these things, and we have our own issues, problems, and shortcomings. But hopefully our experience might be able to help a few others overcome their own situations.

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” William Shakespeare People have inquired as to why we chose this name, why we are dressed as we are, and why we have the backgrounds we do for the recordings. In this special episode we discuss these few things, and a few things more. Enjoy!!!

Are we allowed to work in the world for money and still be a saint in SCJ? What does it mean to have your heart in the world or in the kingdom of God? In this episode we discuss our own personal experiences and what we have been told about working in the world and the dangers we need to be aware of in order to overcome our situations. We hope this helps others who might be dealing with these same difficulties and are uncertain with what to do next. And keep in mind, we are not telling anyone what they should or should not do ^^

Balancing a professional career and a family can be a tough gig. Trying to become famous in the world, and having a healthy family, with no emotional problems as a result is near impossible. Well, what about living a life within SCJ and having a family? Are we supposed to abandon our families as some have proclaimed we do? Is it possible to be a good mother and father, and at the same time work inside of this kingdom? These are the issues we will discuss in this episode. And remember, these are just our own personal thoughts and experiences while living our life within Shincheonji :) God Bless!!!

What does SCJ consider "Babylon" and how is it different when it comes to service and traditions within the church? These are the topics that we dive into in this session. We spent a few extra minutes on this one. We hope you don't mind 😉💛💛💛

Many people are unaware of the differences inside of Shincheonji compared to outside. And because of this there are many misunderstandings and flat-out lies being spoken and spread around. So, we wanted to take this time to clear the air and give the inside scoop, straight from the horses' mouth :)

Change happens in the world all the time. If we don't understand it with the right heart and mind we could be negatively affected by the changes in our lives. But, if we realize the situation, understand what time we are living in, and verify it through the scriptures, we can see that all this is being done thought the guiding hand of our Creator. We should always desire for God to be sovereign over His kingdom, and for His kingdom to continue on the path of perfection. Until then, we must all work hard to overcome our situations and ourselves and remain faithful to the end (Rv 17:14).

What Happened??? As a saint, what should we think about all the changes in leadership within Shincheonji? Is this truly Biblical? What kind of heart should we have to complete our given task and duty?

During the last few years SCJ has continued to help its members maintain their faith by transitioning from in-person service to the online Zoom era. In this episode we discuss the difficulties of those who went from meeting together face to to face, to being sheltered in their homes while maintaining their faith. We also discuss the new members, which over the past 3 years, were born and bred through Zoom time!

A little taste of the new episode to come :)

In this first episode we will be discussing the basic understanding of why Service is important within Shincheonji. There are many different ways the churches of the world give service. What makes SCJ different? Listen and find out :)