Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Center, based in Seoul, South Korea, serves as the theological education arm of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. Founded by 93-year-old General Assembly Chairman Lee Man-hee, Shincheonji Church of Jesus is a religious movement that fulfills biblical prophecy, particularly the Book of Revelation.
In his last lecture for 2024, Chairman Lee delivered his message during a sermon at the “Christmas Celebration Service” among 100 Protestant pastors from the Seoul and Gyeonggi regions.
Held at the Shincheonji Suwon Church in the Jangan District of Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Chairman Lee emphasized that “this is why Jesus became the Savior.” He explains that God has worked throughout history to save humanity, and Jesus, too, fulfilled God’s will by taking on the world’s sins, thus saving us. “Today, the world commemorates Jesus’ birth. If Jesus had not taken on the sins of the world, the whole world would have perished, just like during the time of Noah,” he adds.
According to Charman Lee, the goal of everyone’s faith is to enter the kingdom of heaven. He explains, “That is why we have walked this path, regardless of any persecution. The Book of Revelation is fulfilled through the second coming of Jesus. The first coming of Jesus promised the fulfillment of Revelation.”
He further mentions, “What Shincheonji Church testifies to is not the unfulfilled prophecy, but the fulfilled reality of it. Those who cannot confirm the reality of Revelation are not believing in the Bible but in something outside the Bible. Wouldn’t it be better to believe with knowledge rather than unknowingly?”
Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Center experienced great attendance during the “Christmas Celebration Service.” It reported over 12,000 members gathered to welcome the Chairman and the pastors. Aside from hearing the word, the festive welcome included various performances. About 13,800 people, including members, pastors, and citizens, attended the service.
Baptist pastor Kim (name withheld) expressed his emotions during the event: “It wasn’t just a simple celebration; it was a time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas deeply. It also gave me insight into how to guide the congregation’s faith. It was an uplifting and comforting experience in such a chaotic world.”
Meanwhile, despite being 93 years old, Chairman Lee continues his passionate activities for the church. Since January 2024, he has visited over 70 Shincheonji churches across the country to listen to the members’ concerns, share messages about the fulfillment of the Book of Revelation, and emphasize the importance of faith based on the Bible.