How grave was our sin which made us expelled from heaven to this earth? The Bible says that the wages of sin was death (Romans 6:23.) In other words, all human beings are sinners who committed grave sins equivalent to the death penalty. “Death” written in the Bible refers to death of our souls as well as that of our bodies. Death of a body just means that the soul which was born in the flesh departs from the body in due time (2 Corinthians 5:8.) What we really need to fear is death of our souls after death of our bodies.
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28)
Since death of the soul comes after death of the body, it is called the second death, the lake of fire.
Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment (Hebrews 9:27)
… and each person was judged according to what he had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. (Revelation 20:13-14)
For those who think things based on the visible flesh life, it may be hard to understand the fact that good people and even children who do not know sin are sinners and deserve the punishment of death. Some might wonder why people must enter the lake of fire with small sin on this earth. It may seem that it’s too absurd if we must enter hell for sin on this earth.
However, death of our souls or the lake of fire is not determined only by sin on this earth. We had already committed grave sins in heaven before we were born on this earth. That is to say, the earth where we live is similar to a prison in which angels stay for a while, who are destined to receive the punishment of hell. It’s like a prison where death row prisoners stay temporarily until executions take place.
Though a death row prisoner acts in a virtuous manner and serves others in the prison, he cannot escape the predefined punishment of death. It’s because he received the death penalty due to sin before he entered the prison, not due to sin in the prison. Likewise, we cannot escape the predefined punishment of hell eve if we live a good and virtuous life on this earth.
All human beings are destined to enter eternal hell if they cannot have the forgiveness of sins. Therefore, the appearance of Christ who has the authority to forgive us is really an ardent wish and a good news.
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned… For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:2-6)
According to this prophecy, Jesus Christ came to this earth to free us from our sins. And Jesus established the Passover of the New Covenant through His sacrifice on a cross in order to free us from our sins. Those who deny the Passover put themselves in the punishment of hell by rejecting the grace of the forgiveness of sins made by the sacrifice of Christ.
Note: Today, only the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) celebrates the Passover of the New Covenant according to the teachings of Christ Ahnsahnghong.
The Bible testifies that it’s better to go to heaven without hands, foot and even eyes but going to hell with everything. (Mt 18:8~9)
Human beings die one day and they all live with the fear of death. But what the Bible says is that you have to realize that there’s not only the death of physical life but also the spiritual life. Thus, for that we must have God’s grace by keeping the Passover to avoid the death of the Spirit. Actually, there was no one who knew this fact until the Second Coming Christ has come.
It is quite curious that there are many people having faith of God, but why only the Church of God keeps the Passover?
I’m so thankful to the Spirit and the Bride for allowing me to know the answer. 🙂
The Bible let us know that we are sinners who committed grave sins again God before we came to this earth.
To return to heaven, our sins must be forgiven.
Jesus established the Passover for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:28.)
In this age, Christ Ahnsahnghong brought us the Passover which had been hidden for more than 1600 years.
Please believe in Christ Ahnsahnghong and keep the Passover to return to the kingdom of heaven.
God Bless You!
The earth is a spiritual city of refuge, where spiritual sinners stay temporarily.
While living on this earth, we must repent to return to our former heavenly home.
To return to the kingdom of heaven, Jesus established the Passover 2000 years ago.
In this age, Christ Ahnsahnghong restored the Passover for our salvation according to the Bible.
To return to heaven, we should have the forgiveness of sins.
2000 years ago, Jesus came to the earth and established the Passover of the New Covenant to allow us the forgiveness of sins (Mt 26:28.) However, the Passover disappeared from the world in 325 AD. For more than 1600 years, no one restored the Passover except Christ Ahnsahnghong. He brought us the New Covenant Passover according to the Bible and opened the way to heaven again.
I must have committed such a grave sin! I was supposed to die, but now I am saved with Christ Ahnsahnghong and God the Mother’s love and grace. All thanks and praises be to them forever and ever. 🙂