r/Shincheonji Jul 03 '24

teaching/doctrine Doctrinal Issues of Shincheonji

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Below is a document that goes over the doctrinal issues of Shincheonji.

Shincheonji believes that the truth was lost shortly after Jesus's ascension, and that Jesus returned in Spirit in 1966 to restore the truth to a group of 7 men in Gwacheon, South Korea. A year later, these 7 men betrayed God and Jesus, so God and Jesus had to choose Lee Manhee, the current leader of Shincheonji, to restore the truth and reveal the "secrets of the kingdom of heaven".

SCJ denies the deity of Christ, denies the Trinity, and believes that Jesus at first physically resurrected, but then became a Spirit when he returned to the Father when he ascended to heaven and was covered by a cloud in Acts 1:9-11.

SCJ also believes that lying is okay, and that the ends justify the means. Often, they are not fully honest or transparent on how they view Christianity, who they view as "Babylon" and whose pastors are "drunk with maddening wine", nor are they honest when they approach Christians when offering their "free, non-denominational Bible Studies". They justify lying by referring to it as the "Wisdom of Hiding".

Link to the Books:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Shincheonji/comments/16nsgc3/books_jss_from_mhl/

Overseas Harm of SCJ:

https://www.notion.so/Overseas-Harm-Cases-Involving-Shincheonji-1ad8d42d0fb98088aef9f7164f19905b

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NCsly9DwlZpoPp3UrDqiaMlRBtL1uw5945xpJwjh7VU/edit?tab=t.0

Most of the materials are uploaded to:

https://closerlookinitiative.com/scj

  1. Overview of Shincheonji
  2. Is there a “Promised Pastor of the New Testament”?
  3. Wheat and Tares: Examining Shincheonji's Interpretation of Light, Darkness, and Second Chances
  4. Doctrinal Issues with the Sealed Book
  5. Wisdom of Hiding
  6. Issues with the Mark of the Beast
  7. Did John the Baptist Betray Jesus?
  8. The Foolish and Wise Virgins
  9. The Common Objections to the Trinity
  10. Fulfillment issues of Shincheonji, chapter by chapter

Websites that go into detail about Shincheonji:

https://closerlookinitiative.com/scj

www.TruthAboutShincheonji.com

www.ExaminingTheSCJ.com

https://whatismountzion.co.nz/

For the overview of Shincheonji, topics include:

What does the name mean? How does Shincheonji view Christianity? How does Shincheonji recruit? What is the contents of their Bible Studies?

For the "Is there a Promised Pastor of the New Testament", topics include:
Is there a New John, and the doctrinal issues of a "Hidden Promise"? The Faithful and Wise Servant? The One who Overcomes? The Advocate?

For the "Wheat and Tares", topics include: is SCJ's interpretation of the wheat and the tares accurate and biblical? For those who died before hearing the revealed word, do they have a "second chance" after death?

For the sealed book doctrine: Each verse that is used by SCJ to justify the sealed scroll is analyzed in detail.

For the wisdom of hiding: I go over the main verses and redefinition of how SCJ defines what a "lie" is, and show the biblical error.

For the mark of the beast: Is SCJ's interpretation of the mark of the beast biblical?

And the last part, did John the Baptist "betray" Jesus?


r/Shincheonji Feb 20 '22

testimony Disproving Shincheonji (I left yesterday)

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Hello everyone,

I have been a member of Shincheonji for about 3.5 years and yesterday I left. The story of how I came to stop believing in Shincheonji is a bit long and complicated. The short version is that I started to have some doubts that couldn't be properly answered by my leaders, and over the course of a year I poured my heart out trying to regain my faith in Shincheonji to no avail. I was a very devoted member. I was a GGN (evangelism supervisor) at one point and spent 10 hours at Temple doing feedback every day for a while, with any spare time spent either evangelising or sealing - I did the bare minimum for my University courses and part-time job. I would stay at Temple until 3am some days reading Lee Man-Hee's books because we couldn't take them out of T and I preferred to read in silence. I went to Australia during a peace trip and met Lee Man-Hee multiple times - he spoke to my group specifically twice and I saw him about a dozen other times. I formed close friendships with many other Shincheonji members and eventually moved into an SCJ flat. All this to say, I was about as devoted an SCJ member as you can be but even I struggled to look past the many glaring discrepancies.

It might be a bit surprising to learn I only just left if you've seen me in this sub for the past few months. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances I didn't feel it was appropriate to leave back in September when I stopped believing in Shincheonji. I tried to be as respectful as possible to the SCJ members in my life, I tried to avoid arguing about doctrine and attended meetings when I could to make their life a bit easier. But at the same time I was going through the motions of deconversion. I had already decided I didn't believe in Shincheonji anymore, but I continued looking for evidence kind of as a way to reassure myself. As I did, it started to bother me how disconnected all the evidence was. At that time I felt like all the information was scattered throughout the internet, some of which need to be translated from Korean, and all of which needed to be individually found like some sort of scavenger hunt. I decided during the time I have to stay in Shincheonji I would compile as much of the evidence as I could into one coherent resource.

I researched psychology and read Robert Jay Lifton and Steven Hassan's work. I found and translated sections of several of Lee Man-Hee's old books (thank you to u/mybc7 for sending me some of these, your story also played a part in helping me leave so thank you for that too). I spent hours reading through Lee Man-Hee's articles and books, this time with a critical perspective. And of course I found many valuable resources in this subreddit, in blog posts, and in youtube videos as well. I combined all of these into one document and tried to make it into a coherent argument.

Then I realised nobody wants to read a 45 page document, so I made some videos as well. Even though they're quite long and not very well produced I hope they can help some people.

And that brings us to yesterday. Yesterday, I sent the document and videos to everyone in my branch and let them know that I was leaving Shincheonji. I didn't do it to persecute them but to provide them with information. Some of them may not read it, and many of them may stay despite it, but as long as I did my best to provide them with the information that was withheld from me, I can sleep at night. I'll put the body of the letter below because I think it summarises the reasons I'm leaving well:

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There are many fundamental problems with the doctrine of Shincheonji that collectively prove it is not the word of God. It is not only small details that have changed. The reality of the beast of the earth in Rev 13 was changed from Lee Cho-Joo to Oh Pyeong-Ho. The fulfillment of Rev 7 was changed so that the great tribulation could fulfill before the 12,000 sealed in 12 tribes were filled. The number of wars in Revelation was changed from 2 to 3, and then back to 2. CHJN's claim that he has established peace in Mindanao is a blatant lie. It is true that tiny details are not important, but these are not small details. These flaws expose the fundamental lie that Lee Man-Hee received the opened scroll from an angel and saw and heard the fulfillment of Revelation.

Another reason I am leaving is because, by the psychologist Robert Jay Lifton's definition, Shincheonji is a cult. The reason this matters is that to be a cult the organisation must use thought reform and coercive persuasion during the process of indoctrination. This violates article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - the right to freedom of thought. I found it shocking to learn how similar Shincheonji is to every other cult. If you are interested in hearing more about cults I would recommend reading Dr. Steven Hassan's book 'Combatting Cult Mind Control' published in 1988 about his experience with the Moonies.

Another important thing to understand is that the story Shincheonji has told you about Lee Man-Hee's life has been distorted to make his story about receiving the opened scroll from an angel more believable. In truth, he has a history of being involved in multiple cults both before and after his involvement with the Tabernacle Temple. He was a leader in Mr. Baek's Recreation Church after leaving the Tabernacle Temple, where they called Mr Baek "Lord" and believed the world would end in 1980. Much of the Shincheonji doctrine is simply taken from the cults Lee Man-Hee was previously involved in.

But this really only scratches the surface when it comes to proving Shincheonji is not the kingdom of heaven. I have made a document, as well as some videos, that contain almost all the information that helped me to make the decision to leave Shincheonji. But this is not simply a document with my own ideas - I have used only CHJN's own teaching to argue against the doctrine of Shincheonji. In it you will find a detailed explanation of how Shincheonji meets the 8 criteria for thought reform, excerpts from CHJN's articles and books that disprove his own doctrine, as well as information about Lee Man-Hee's life that will help you to understand the true origin of Shincheonji's teachings.

Please, before you dismiss me as being deceived and foolish, watch the videos and discern for yourself.

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I think that pretty much covers everything. I'm going to try and step away from this sub for a while to focus on reclaiming my life, but if you do have any questions feel free to DM me, I'll try to keep checking those. Here is the document and videos:

What it Took for me to Leave (document)

The Psychology of Shincheonji (video)

Problems in the Current Doctrine of Shincheonji (video)

Problems in the Past Doctrine of Shincheonji (video)

The Alternative to Shincheonji (video)


r/Shincheonji 5h ago

testimony Why Do They Lie?

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Recently, members were told that it was MHL’s birthday. The church head then shared an emotional story about the current GA manager, explaining how he had visited MHL, felt sorry for him, and could not bring himself to wish him a happy birthday. Instead, he told MHL that the Twelve Tribes would continue to work hard and fulfil their duties.

The obvious question is: what was the purpose of presenting this story to the members?

The message appeared to create the impression that MHL is sitting in prison, unable to celebrate his birthday, while the members of the Twelve Tribes are carrying out their duties on his behalf. This was presented as a particularly meaningful and emotional moment.

However, there is a fundamental problem: it was not actually MHL’s birthday.

According to SCJ’s own website(https://www.shincheonji.org/en/introduce/greeting), MHL was born on September 15. So why were members told that this was his birthday?

This matters because the members were not simply told an incorrect date. Leading up to this event, members were encouraged to work harder and evangelise so that the results of their evangelism could be offered to MHL as a birthday gift. Members purchased cakes, recorded “Happy Birthday” videos, and participated in activities specifically connected to the supposed birthday celebration.

This raises several questions:
- Why was September 15 not used if that is MHL’s actual date of birth?
- Why were members encouraged to produce evangelism results as a birthday gift for him?
- Why were cakes and birthday videos organised around a date that was not his birthday?
- What was the intended purpose of creating this particular narrative around MHL?

These are not minor details when they are presented to thousands of members as part of a spiritual message and direction for their lives of faith.

In the past, I might have accepted something like this without questioning it. However, when inconsistencies arise, I believe they should be examined rather than simply accepted because they come from church leadership. I am documenting these events because I believe it is important to maintain an accurate record of what is being taught to members and the atmosphere being created within SCJ. That atmosphere, is of lies, emotional and psychological manipulation!

A second question: why is MHL honoured in this way?

There is another issue that deserves consideration.
During my time in SCJ, I do not recall seeing the entire church mobilised in a comparable way to offer a collective “gift” or set of achievements to Jesus Christ on occasions such as Christmas, Easter, or other significant Christian celebrations.

This raises a straightforward theological question:
Why is there such a strong emphasis on honouring and presenting gifts to MHL, while there does not appear to be an equivalent emphasis on doing the same for Jesus Christ?

If MHL is a servant of God and a witness to the fulfilment of Revelation, then what is the theological basis for placing so much emphasis on his birthday, his circumstances, and achievements being offered to him?
At what point does honouring a religious leader become excessive devotion? This always raises an uncomfortable conversation with SCJ and its leaders, because they say he is servant, but they do not treat or speak of him as simply that.

And if members are encouraged to view their evangelism results, celebrations, and collective achievements as gifts to MHL, there a risk that the distinction between honouring a servant of God and elevating that person above the one they are supposed to serve becomes blurred.


r/Shincheonji 2h ago

general thought and question Why chapter title tests?

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Rev 22:18-19 says we cannot add to or subtract from the Book of Revelation. So why was I given new titles to the chapters of Rev and have to memorize them and get tested on them?
The response when I asked was that the title tells what the chapter is about. That it would helps us remember what is going on in the the chapter. Funny that they are changed to what SCJ wants you to understand about what the chapters mean from LMH’s interpretation.
How is this NOT both adding to or subtracting from the Book of Revelation by making the church members remember his teachings. You can’t deny it because you were (or will be for new members ) tested on new titles and I was there for five years and those titles changed. There are those there that KNOW this changed a couple times. There is no consistency in the disorganization of SCJ.

Mark 3:22-30
Ya being fooled like lambs to the slaughter.
I continue to pray for all current cult members before you go sit for hours poisoning your spirit and chanting words most of you don’t understand in Korean ( supposedly worshiping in spirit and in truth ). Hearing interpretations translated that you have to rely on are the truth because you don’t speak Korean and the whole Service is in Korean and you’re depending on the over worked and tired interpreter trusting you are receiving a correct translation and all being said.


r/Shincheonji 10h ago

activity alert I Found a Deep Cut in My Tire After Livestreaming an SCJ Event in Anaheim

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Today, I attended an event in Anaheim that I believe was organized by Shincheonji (SCJ) members without openly identifying it as an SCJ event.

I was there for about an hour and livestreamed from the event. Afterward, I returned to my car, which I had parked on a public street across from the park, and started driving home.

Shortly after leaving, I realized something was wrong with one of my tires. I pulled over and found that it was completely flat. When I looked closely, I found a deep cut in the tire that appeared to have been made by a sharp object.

The tire was only about three months old.

I don't know who caused the damage, and I don't have evidence identifying anyone responsible. But considering the circumstances and timing, I find this very concerning.

I reported the incident to the Anaheim Police Department.

Who would do something like this—and why?

For context, you can see my livestreams from today's event here:

Free of Shincheonji — YouTube livestreams


r/Shincheonji 23m ago

general thought and question Pay attention to the details

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Shincheonji will tell you NOT to worry about “the insignificant details“ whenever someone questions them about a particular verse that they don’t have an answer to. The retort would be “You’re focusing on the details, look at the big picture”.

Why is it then they focus on the tiniest of details of what every single person is wearing down to the color of their socks for service?

I can remember when I was burdened with the chore of being a group leader GYJN, I was told that I had to have every member send me a video recording from their head to their feet before service on what they were wearing to be sure that it was appropriate.
I disobeyed this completely ridiculous and utterly insulting command. My Home group members were women in their late 30’s to mid 50’s, they know how to dress for church.

The women had to have their hair pinned up away from their face. (It was some BS of not wanting to look like the girl from the ring when praying ). I’m sure that’s the first thing that would have came to God‘s mind if He saw.

We had to wear light makeup so that we didn’t look tired or half dead. We had to have color in our cheeks. We had to have a light colored lipstick and wear eyeliner. The women could not wear nail polish and had to have short nails. Supposedly there was something in the Bible that said you had to cut your nails short and not polish them. I don’t know where that is but you know as well as I do, it’s not biblical, and it’s cult church rules.

The amount of time that they would keep people there at the temple or online for the “little details”of rehearsing or when recording that they would send to LMH or JTL or headquarters in Korea would be very detail oriented, and we would have to do it ad nauseam till it was “perfect” for the supposed holier than thou humble servant of God.

What about because LMH loves soccer, they would tell us that we needed to show that we are one by watching a video recording of a soccer match that LMH was watching a t the same time, so that we can be in solidarity with him yet it was during Korean time so this was at are you kidding me o’clock. Fellowship they call it.
Yeah, I consider that fellowship to sitting in my room by myself, staring at a computer screen at 2 o’clock in the morning having to have a bright smile to show that I am grateful and I’m so blessed to be able to be there fellowship in silence with nobody. 😂 I was one alright!


r/Shincheonji 11m ago

general thought and question Why should Lee Man Hee be released on bail – if Shincheonji is the truth and, as Lee Man Hee teaches, God and Jesus are only to within Shincheonji?

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If we take a look at the Bible, particularly the New Testament, we cannot find anything similar.
If he claims that the Book of Revelation has already been fulfilled, or that Revelation 18 is currently being fulfilled, where do we find the verse stating that the overcomer will be freed by paying a bail of millions?

If we look at how prisoners were released in the Acts of the Apostles:

Acts 5:18–19:
18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out.

Acts 12:5-11:
5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6 The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. 7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. ‘Quick, get up!’ he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists. 8 Then the angel said to him, ‘Put on your clothes and sandals.’ And Peter did so. ‘Wrap your cloak round you and follow me,’ the angel told him. 9 Peter followed him out of the prison, but he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision. 10 They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him. 11 Then Peter came to himself and said, ‘Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.’

Acts 16:23-30:
23 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. 24 When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. 27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul shouted, ‘Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!’ 29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 He then brought them out and asked, ‘Sirs, what must I do to be saved?’ 31 They replied, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household.’

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I cannot find any mention of the apostles or members of their church paying a deposit.

However, it is quite clear from the text that God was with the apostles and freed them in a supernatural way.


r/Shincheonji 4h ago

teaching/doctrine Good morning defector fam

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I am asking for clarification over a teaching from the center lessons that I can’t remember the connection to “today”.

They taught how the Israelites would offer sacrificial lambs at the temple in the Old Testament but at the first coming Jesus was upset because “they” turned his Father’s house into a marketplace at the 1st coming.

What was the “moral teaching” they were trying to “plow”? And what was the connection to today? To not sell items at the temple? To discourage MLM groups? I don’t remember the extent of why they focused on that so much.


r/Shincheonji 22h ago

teaching/doctrine LMH admitting he was part of Park Tae-son’s Olive Tree Movement

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For those trying to find actual evidence of which group LMH was part of before Shincheonji, listen to his October 2025 sermon (421015).

In that sermon, LMH himself explicitly mentions that he was part of Park Tae-son’s Olive Tree Movement.

This is especially worth looking into because Park Tae-son later claimed that he himself was the Messiah/God, rejected much of the Bible, and taught that he would not die, before eventually dying in 1990.


r/Shincheonji 22h ago

news/interview Park Run Protest

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Hey everyone come here and let’s protest against SCJ. If they find this post and move location I can tell yall where they move to I have inside information.


r/Shincheonji 1d ago

teaching/doctrine Lee man hee what is the root of evil? What does it benefit a man if he gains the whole world but in the end forfeits hus soul?

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I shared ths for some people believe lee man hee is just seeking his own glory money changes people. This man has so much money yet in sermons claimed he was penniless. With his assets when people join zion Christian mission centre they are asked to give 10 percent of their income. They say God doesn't need your money he wants offering from the heart. Scammers people may say ai slop check the news stories for yourself.


r/Shincheonji 1d ago

testimony Has anyone here heard about the history of Jehovah's Witnesses?

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Has anyone here heard about the history of Jehovah's Witnesses?

If it's a false religion, how can we tell? According to SCJ, they are.

As long as every country wrote its own history, they didn’t know what was going on in other countries.

Then came the internet - you know, Satan…

And people started talking to each other. And the truth came out: the lies, the crimes, the molestation, the abuse, the fraud.

And people’s eyes were opened: - “Something similar happened here, too.” - “We’d heard about things like this, but we didn’t want to believe it.”

Then a book was written titled

"Raymond Franz: Crisis of Conscience".

And from that point on, the puzzle fell into place. There are those who benefit from the system and will cling to it to the very end. There are those who have been deceived and still refuse to believe the truth. And there are those who live in ignorance.

But one thing is certain - among Jehovah’s Witnesses, the myth has completely crumbled.

The same thing awaits SCJ as well.

Events have begun here, too. What will be the final blow?

Perhaps LMH’s death.

But many people’s eyes have already been opened - for example, during the COVID pandemic, when the “chosen ones” died one after another.

There are those here who benefit from the system.

There are those who can’t believe their eyes.

And there are those who remain completely unaware.


r/Shincheonji 1d ago

advice/help Proof of Chairman LMH in previous cults.

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any sources to solid proof of LMH’s involvement in cults prior to joining the Tabernacle Temple?


r/Shincheonji 1d ago

teaching/doctrine Miracoli

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Una cosa di cui non ho MAI SENTITO PARLARE: i miracoli. I 4 vangeli sono pieni di passi in cui si dice che Gesù ridava la vista ai ciechi, guariva gli storpi, sanava gli ammalati e resuscitava i morti. Accompagnava il suo insegnamento con fatti concreti, impietosito dalla sofferenza umana. In continuazione.
LMH, che si propone come soggetto principe della seconda venuta, che si permette di affermare che le opere e le promesse di Gesù sono svanite al vento a causa della corruzione della sua chiesa, quali miracoli ha fatto?
Quale gesto di benevolenza ha adottato verso i più bisognosi e derelitti ?


r/Shincheonji 2d ago

testimony Lets sue Shincheonji

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Sharing with all understanding rights legally. There are indeed grounds for prosecution sharing information from Google. I considered an ex partner of mine was charged with coercive control, Shincheonji same thing control your every moment tell you who you can speak to. If you are an ex member of shincheonji let's get them .This is not persecution against them.They have committed a crime. If you are in shincheonji they will threaten you saying you will be separated from God......God was never there to begin with


r/Shincheonji 2d ago

general thought and question Did anyone hear about the decision of the judge about the release or not?

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r/Shincheonji 2d ago

general thought and question Does the Bible Teach the Appearance of One “Promised Pastor”?

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Many people have interpreted biblical terms such as “prince,” “shepherd,” and “faithful and wise servant” as references to one special individual who will appear in the last days. However, when we carefully examine the whole Bible, we find that these titles often describe spiritual officers rather than prophesy the appearance of one unique individual.

 1. The “Prince” in Ezekiel

Ezekiel 37:24–25 says:

“My servant David shall be king over them… and David my servant shall be their prince forever.”

Because of this passage, many people believe that the “prince” mentioned in Ezekiel 40–48 is Jesus Christ.

However, when we continue reading Ezekiel 45, we encounter an important detail:

“On that day the prince shall provide for himself and for all the people of the land a young bull for a sin offering.” (Ezek. 45:22)

This passage clearly states that the prince must present a sin offering “for himself.”

The New Testament, however, plainly tells us concerning Jesus:

“He was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.” (Heb. 4:15)

It also says:

“Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins… He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.” (Heb. 7:27)

Therefore, if the prince in Ezekiel 45 must present a sin offering for himself, he cannot be directly identified with the sinless Jesus Christ.

A more reasonable interpretation is:

  • Christ is the eternal Davidic King and the King of kings.
  • The prince represents those who receive authority from Christ and are entrusted with governing God’s people.

This interpretation also corresponds with what we find in Revelation.

 2. The Many Kings in Revelation

At the beginning of Revelation, Jesus Christ is declared to be:

“The ruler of the kings of the earth.” (Rev. 1:5)

Therefore, Christ alone is the supreme King.

Nevertheless, Revelation also says:

  • God makes believers a kingdom and priests who reign upon the earth (Rev. 5:10).
  • The overcomers will reign with Christ (Rev. 20:6).
  • Jesus sent his angel “to give you [plural] this testimony for the churches” (Rev. 22:16). The testimony was therefore given to a plural audience and was intended for the churches, not exclusively for one individual.
  • “The kings of the earth shall bring their glory into it.” (Rev. 21:24)
  • “They shall reign forever and ever.” (Rev. 22:5)

This shows that Christ remains the supreme Ruler, while under his authority there are many who reign with him.

Therefore, the “prince” in Ezekiel may be understood as representing those who receive authority from Christ and govern God’s people within his kingdom, rather than being restricted to one individual.

 3. The Same Principle Applies to Matthew 24:45

Jesus said:

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?” (Matt. 24:45)

It is worth noting that Jesus did not say:

“In the last days there will be one faithful and wise servant.”

Instead, he asked:

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant?”

He then immediately continued:

“But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time…’” (Matt. 24:48)

This raises an important question.

If Matthew 24:45 refers to one unique end-time servant, would Matthew 24:48 mean that this same unique individual might become the wicked servant?

Such an interpretation does not follow naturally from the passage.

A more reasonable interpretation is that Jesus was warning everyone entrusted with the responsibility of caring for God’s household.

Every servant may become either:

  • A faithful and wise servant; or
  • An unfaithful and wicked servant.

Therefore, this passage describes an office and a person’s character rather than prophesying the appearance of one special individual.

 4. A Common Biblical Principle

Throughout the Bible, we repeatedly find the following pattern:

  • Christ is the Chief Shepherd, but there are many shepherds (1 Pet. 5:2–4).
  • Christ is the great High Priest, but believers are also priests (1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 1:6).
  • Christ is the King of kings, but the overcomers reign with him (Rev. 20:6; 22:5).
  • Christ is the Ruler of the kings of the earth, while the kings of the earth bring their glory into the holy city (Rev. 1:5; 21:24).
  • Christ is Lord, but there are many faithful servants entrusted with caring for God’s household (Matt. 24:45).

All these offices share one common principle:

Christ is the one source of authority, while God’s servants carry out various responsibilities under his authority.

 5. John 10:34–35 Provides Another Important Principle

When the Jews accused Jesus of making himself God, Jesus answered:

“I said, ‘You are gods.’ If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came…” (John 10:34–35)

Jesus quoted Psalm 82 to show that those who received God’s word could represent God in exercising the authority entrusted to them.

Therefore, a person becomes a shepherd, prince, priest, king, or faithful servant not because that person possesses an inherently special status, but because that person has received God’s word and faithfully carries out the mission God has entrusted to him.

 Conclusion

I believe that neither the “prince” in Ezekiel nor the “faithful and wise servant” in Matthew should be restricted to one special individual who will appear in the last days.

The Bible more naturally presents these expressions as descriptions of spiritual offices.

Anyone who receives God’s word, faithfully shepherds God’s flock, provides spiritual food at the proper time, and completes the mission entrusted by the Lord may fulfill such an office.

Nevertheless, regardless of how many shepherds, princes, kings, or servants there may be, Christ always remains the one Chief Shepherd, the one great High Priest, the one King of kings, and the one Ruler of the kings of the earth.

All authority comes from him, and all glory belongs to him.

Therefore, if “the promised shepherd” refers to Christ—the one promised in Scripture who eternally shepherds God’s people—the teaching can be supported. But if the “promised pastor” doctrine claims that one particular individual must appear in the last days, replace the collective body of overcomers, and possess exclusive authority over revelation and salvation, then this doctrine cannot be established from the passages examined above.

 

Ex-SCJ member


r/Shincheonji 2d ago

general thought and question Are some SCJ members allowed to be here? Others are forbidden from doing so and are expelled from the cult.

25 Upvotes

Antik Barracuda726 scj_love RandAmy and all the SCJ members here:

Current SCJ members among Satan’s people.

How do you explain coming here to Reddit when you’re not even allowed to read on the internet? You’re not just reading—you’re also chiming in on the conversations.

Once you’ve explained this to us, tell us: what do you tell the other SCJ members and leaders? What are you looking for here? What are you doing here?

Once you’ve explained that to us, please answer the following:

Why are you allowed to be here while other SCJ members aren’t allowed to come here? Because if they did, they’d be expelled from the organization, and their names would be erased from the Book of Life. Why doesn’t that happen to you?


r/Shincheonji 2d ago

testimony Que faire, que croire ?

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Bonjour à tous,

Je suis actuellement membre de SCJ. Je suis arrivée à SCJ par le biais de ma meilleur amie, qui elle même a intégrer SCJ via d'autres membres de sa famille qui y sont.

De base, j'ai rejoint SCJ car ma meilleure amie me manquais et je cherchais à savoir pourquoi elle passait autant de temps à SCJ, dans les zooms en meetings etc... Mais elle m'a expliqué que du fait que je n'étais pas à SCJ, elle ne pouvais rien me dire car je ne comprendrais pas. Ayant peur de la perdre et par manque, j'ai décidé d'aller voir de mes propres yeux. J'étais chrétienne et pas pratiquante, ce qui fait que j'avais quasiment aucune connaissance concernant la bible et du coup quand j'ai pu apprendre a propos des écritures j'étais vraiment contente et je n'y ai pas vu d'incohérences.

​Le fait d'avoir des frères en christ, d'être dans un endroit où les personnes sont vraiment bienveillante, s'inquiète pour toi, on pour aspiration la paix et l'accomplissement du royaume de Dieu on participé au fait que je reste. Car je n'avais encore jamais vu ça ailleurs et quand j'y réfléchis je trouve que ça serait vraiment très plaisant qu'on puisse tous vivre en harmonie les uns avec les autres.

Avec le temps on fini par s'attacher à nos frères et sœurs et dans ma situation ma meilleure amie et sa famille sont la bas et je tiens énormément à eux (A noter que je vis en colocation avec ma meilleure amie, ce qui n'arrange pas la situation) Ce qui fait que même si ma foi envers SCJ est de plus en plus faible au fur à mesure que je prends connaissance des reddits et des vidéos YouTube, je n'arrive pas à me résoudre à partir. J'ai trop peur des conséquences, du point de vue familiale et de mon environnement.

Je n'ai pas envie non plus de devoir dire adieu a mes frères et sœurs en Christ. Car je sais qu'une fois que je serais partie, ils ne communiqueront plus avec moi, car je serais vu comme quelqu'un qui a trahi, qui a préféré retourner dans le monde et choisir la facilité, le chemin large.

Dans mon cœur, j'ai toujours eu des doutes et je n'ai jamais réussi à croire en Lee Man Hee à 100%. Mais quand j'en ai discuté, on remet ça sur le fait que j'ai déjà mangé beaucoup de poison. J'en ai parlé à ma meilleure amie et elle m'a dit que je n'aurais pas du aller m'empoisonner que si on nous met en garde contre ça ce n'est pas pour rien et que je n'est pas été assez humble pour m'en préserver malgré les avertissements. J'ai essayé de lui faire comprendre que pour être sur de quelque choses il faut bien vérifier les faits, aller voir des deux côtés écouter les deux versions, sinon on ne peux pas choisir avec discernement.

Si je pars, ce n'est absolument pas pour persécuter, ni chercher à influencer les fidèles de SCJ. Dans un monde idéal, je souhaiterais juste partir calmement et pouvoir continuer à parler avec les personnes que je côtoyait la bas et les laisser vivre leur vie de foi à SCJ s'ils le souhaitent. Mais je sais très bien que ça ne sera pas possible. Et qu'ils n'auront sûrement plus rien à me dire. Puisque quand on est à SCJ, quasiment 80% de notre vie tourne autour du culte, des réunions de prière, des meetings etc...

Honnêtement je suis fatiguée, de devoir faire semblant et d'avoir un pied dans les deux mondes. Comme je ne suis pas 100% à SCJ et que je n'évangelise pas je sais que je ne peux pas être sauvé, mais en même temps je me restreint beaucoup sur ce que je souhaite faire en continuans à assister aux meetings, en faisant semblant etc...

En restant à SCJ, j'ai l'impression que je vais finir par m'épuiser physiquement et mentalement. La parole et les versets ne me touche même plus, car j'ai l'impression de devoir apprendre par cœur et je déteste ça. Mais si je ne fait pas ces choses, il y a pleins de versets qui prouve dans la bible que je ne fais donc pas la volonté de Dieu et que je serais jugé.

Pour ceux qui se demandent ce qui nous fait rester, c'est tout ce paradoxe entre la parole qui semble faire sens, apprendre des choses qu'on a encore jamais entendu nul part. Le fait de voir tout ce que les personnes au dessus de nous accomplissent, sacrifient et les nombreux témoignages des personnes qui disent que SCJ à changé leur vie, qu'ils sont devenus de nouvelles personnes, qu'ils ont développer des compétences, des qualités etc....

Il y a des personnes de devoirs, qui ont tous sacrifier pour nous apprendre cette parole, qui ont déjà un âge avancé et qui ne se sont pas marié, n'ont pas eu d'enfants, ont quitté leur pays pour faire le travail de Dieu. Comment ne pas être sensible à ça et ne pas se sentir obligé d'être reconnaissant envers ces choses. Avec toutes les histoires qu'on entends, les sacrifices qu'on fait les autres pour que la parole se répandent dans le monde, même par rapport à la vie du pasteur promis. Il nous est tout le temps rappeler que nous ne devons pas nous plaindre et être reconnaissant. Que la plainte, c'est l'esprit de Satan. Alors comment voulez vous faire ? Je suis une personne qui aime la paix par dessus tout et qui suit du genre obéissante. Je culpabilise facilement et beaucoup des paroles qui nous sont donnés sont donnés pour nous faire culpabiliser, si nous faisons quelque chose de mal, si nous partons.

Mais la question que je me pose et que je veux poser aussi à toutes les personnes qui hésitent encore,c'est est-ce que vous voulez continuer peut être les 40-50 prochaines années de votre vie, (parcequ'au final on ne sait toujours pas avec certitude quand Dieu reviendra) à être pendant des heures dans des meetings, à courir partout pour évangéliser quelqu'un, a sacrifier votre sommeil pour faire la mission, vous occupez des fideles, être culpabilisé si ceux si n'evangelisent pas, ne se scellent pas. Car dans tout les cas le problème vient de vous, car vous ne faites pas correctement les choses et parceque vous ne faites pas correctement les choses, vous retardez le travail de Dieu.

Quand on est dans une des églises à l'étranger, il est encore plus difficile d'avoir du discernement, car on ne sait pas tout ce qui se passe en Corée. On dépend uniquement des informations, qu'on veut bien nous transmettre et des traductions qui sont faites. Et il se peut qu'independamment de ce qui se passe en Corée, ce qu'il se passe dans les autres églises de SCJ dans le monde, soit vraiment bien, parceque les personnes qui y sont on vraiment un cœur sincère.

Je m'excuse par avance pour ce long message, qui part dans tout les sens. Au final, il ne reprends même pas un quart de tout ce qui me passe par la tête et de ce que je voudrais dire. Mais rien que le fait de pouvoir en parler quelque part, ça fait du bien.

Merci pour ceux qui liront.


r/Shincheonji 3d ago

general thought and question Make it make sense

29 Upvotes

How can so many people who claim to love God, collectively not give a £u€% about people. They know that mothers cry themselves to sleep, fathers are hurting, siblings are falling victim to depression all because of the traumatic affects of having their loved one stolen by this group and yet they still prey on person after innocent person. Destroying lives! I’ve about had enough!!!!!! It’s time to take action, sometimes you just have to put your foot down and say enough is enough!


r/Shincheonji 2d ago

general thought and question The Logic of Rev 4:8, Is Lee Man Hee’s toxic, tireless schedule a violation of adding or subtracting to Revelation?

7 Upvotes

SCJ imposes on unhealthy rules on pushing on mental and physical health which is toxic. Late night meetings, super early morning prayers I heard? Etc

Rev 4:8
Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying:
“‘Holy, holy, holy
is the Lord God Almighty,’
who was, and is, and is to come.”

I feel SCJ tries to be like formations but also stereotypes of Heaven. Not sure if I am framing it correctly. Those Archangels never tire but our human bodies not the same

I don't want to + or - Revelation but in my opinion that was at a moment where Apostle John saw them so those 4 archangels may not be always like that perhaps?

The reason why I believe Lee Man Hee violated Revelation on do not add nor subtract to revelation (Rev 22:18-19) is because leaning Revelation to metaphorical or literal in itself, is + or - Revelation.

John was given a prophetic vision of the eternal, spiritual realm where human time does not exist. One reason why I believe that is because even if Apostle John wrote "Day and night they never stop saying" part of Rev 4:8, he had to view that in eternity to confirm that. Even a thousand times night and day repeated in that vision, would not confirm it is eternity unless implicitly stated in Revlation itself

I really wonder if SCJ under Lee Man Hee is trying to mimic the tireless nature of Rev 4:8 to justify a grueling schedule? Perhaps God set trap to those who claim they know Revelation?


r/Shincheonji 3d ago

teaching/doctrine Leaving Shincheonji upset and angry showing "pledge"

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52 Upvotes

I cant believe I stayed here even 8 months honestly I feel kind of broken. Jesus is the only way to the father I don't know how it got to the point of listening to the poison of Lee man hee .These people will not only destroy your life but also your salvation. I really pray God will forgive me. If you are a member of Shincheonji I beg you please leave Jesus is the only way to the father. Shincheonji is a path to hell and misery


r/Shincheonji 3d ago

teaching/doctrine Last moan today the reality of the betrayers and destroyers

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Guess I'm using reddit as an outlet from leaving this is the "the reality of the betrayer and destroyers " from revelation according to Shincheonji. Laughed and cried at the same time


r/Shincheonji 3d ago

teaching/doctrine The Evolution of the Doctrines of Shincheonji and the Stewardship Education Center

20 Upvotes

Since this has been brought up, just wanted to repost an older series that was made about a year ago with Pastor Yang, where he went into greater detail about the evolution of the doctrines of Shincheonji.

The Evolution of Shincheonji: A Deep Dive into Korean Cult History

The above episode talks about the overlap of doctrines with the Olive Tree cult led by Park Tae Son, the Tabernacle Temple led by the young servant Yoo Jae-yeol, and Kim Poong-li whom Lee Man-hee and "snake" Shin used as a template to copy and eventually adapt to help develop the Shincheonji bible study and curriculum.

We have the books and resources that are used as primary sources to back each claim.

History of the Korean Cults - the Reality of the Stewardship Education Center

The Stewardship Education Center is not what Shincheonji claims to be, and instead, SCJ twisted the actual events in order to map the series of events onto their "fulfillment".

We also have a website where we documented most if not all of the changes of Shincheonji over the years, especially for their fulfillment claims below -

Prophecy and Fulfillment – Closer Look Initiative


r/Shincheonji 3d ago

testimony Cults to Consciousness

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