Chapter 10 introduces a pivotal moment in Shincheonji’s theology—the appointment of the New John, the Promised Pastor. This figure is likened to Apostle John, but not a reincarnation. Instead, he is a new individual who witnesses and testifies to the actual realities of Revelation’s fulfillment. As described in Revelation 10:8–11, this person eats the opened scroll from the angel’s hand, symbolizing that he alone receives direct revelation from heaven—not through human teaching, but by divine instruction, much like the prophets of old Testament.
This chapter is often presented as the transfer of divine authority from heaven to a human representative on earth, signifying that the era of the new covenant has begun. This new figure is responsible for proclaiming God’s fulfilled Word to many peoples, nations, languages, and kings (Revelation 10:11), which SCJ identifies as the global testimony work they are engaged in today.
Chapter 11 extends the narrative with the dramatic rise—and martyrdom—of the two witnesses, who stand before the Lord of the earth (Revelation 11:3–13). Shincheonji interprets these witnesses as real people who testify about the corruption and betrayal in the “first tabernacle” (i.e., the previous corrupted church) and are killed for their testimony. This death, however, is not the end. They are resurrected and ascend in a cloud before their enemies—signifying God’s vindication.
In SCJ doctrine, this “death and resurrection” is seen figuratively, indicating the rejection and persecution of the promised pastor and his companion, followed by divine vindication and the beginning of judgment on Babylon (the corrupted religious system).
Chapter 11 concludes with the seventh trumpet sounding, which in Shincheonji doctrine marks the final proclamation of salvation and the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth. This signals the end of the old religious order and the beginning of the reign of the new heaven and new earth.
Together, Chapters 10 and 11 represent the transition from the corrupted old world to the new one, led by the one who received the opened scroll. This moment marks the beginning of the fulfillment era, where judgment, testimony, and salvation unfold on earth through the actions and words of the promised pastor. These chapters are foundational to Shincheonji’s belief that Lee Man-hee is the fulfillment of this role.
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Revelation Chapters 10–11: The Open Scroll, the Two Witnesses, and the Final Trumpet
The Testimony of Fulfillment through the Overcomer, Lee Man-hee (이만희)
The Plea of the Overcomer
Rejected, yet faithful, Lee Man-hee (이만희) — called New John (새요한) — turned his face to heaven and offered a heartfelt prayer:
“Father, the congregation members of the tabernacle are not listening nor perceiving Your word.
I don’t have any strength. Father, let only Your will be done. Have pity upon the tabernacle.”
Even after the seven letters of warning had been delivered, there was no repentance. The betrayers remained hardened. And now, Gentile pastors trampled the very house of God.
(Source: The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 158–159)
The Vision of the Mighty Angel (Revelation 10:1–4)
In the silence that followed judgment, a new vision emerged: a mighty angel descended from heaven, robed in cloud and crowned with a rainbow.
His face shone like the sun. His legs blazed like pillars of fire. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land — signifying authority over both Gentile and chosen people.
In his hand was a little scroll, now opened.
“The angel looked like the very image of Jesus who anointed me,” said New John.
“It was the spirit of truth — the promised counselor from 1 John 2.”
The angel shouted with a roar like a lion, and in response, seven thunders spoke — representing the seven spirits of God. But a voice from heaven declared:
“New John, seal up what the seven thunders have said and do not write it down.”
This was not the time to reveal every mystery — but to prepare for judgment.
(Source: The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 160–163)
(Source: The Creation of Heaven and Earth, pp. 197–200)
The Open Scroll and the Commission of Judgment
The angel raised his hand to heaven and declared:
“The Creator God will not delay any longer.
At the sound of the seventh trumpet, everything recorded in the gospel will be fulfilled!”
Then he spoke to New John:
“As you have seen me judge with the words of this scroll, you must judge them also.”
New John, as Jesus did in John 5:19, was to carry out only what he had seen — fulfilling the Word not by invention, but by revelation.
The earth (betrayers of the Tabernacle Temple) and the sea (Gentile denominations) would now be judged — not with war, but with the opened scroll.
(Source: The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 164–167)
Eating the Scroll — The Mission of the Counselor
“Take it and eat it,” said the angel. “It will turn your stomach sour, but in your mouth, it will be as sweet as honey.”
And so, New John ate the scroll — the entire content of the book of Revelation, now open.
It was sweet — the delight of knowing God’s secret — but bitter, for it came with the burden of rejection, suffering, and testimony.
He became a walking Bible — the flesh in whom the spirit of truth dwelled.
Then came the charge:
“New John, you must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”
“I will prophesy again,” he responded.
(Source: The Creation of Heaven and Earth, pp. 201–203)
(Source: The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 168–170)
Measuring the Temple – Revelation 11
Another angel spoke:
“New John, I will give you a reed like a measuring rod.”
This reed was not wood — it symbolized a spiritual partner, someone who shared the duty of measuring the temple of God, the altar, and the worshipers.
Only those who escaped betrayal, accepted the testimony, and stood in truth could be measured. The outer court — the Tabernacle Temple trampled by Gentiles — was excluded for 42 months.
(Source: The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 171–173)
The Two Witnesses and the Bitter Testimony
The angel declared:
“I will give power to my two witnesses. They will prophesy for 1,260 days in sackcloth.”
These are the two olive trees, the two lampstands — representing New John and the spiritual reed.
Together, they testified to the Tabernacle’s betrayal, calling for repentance:
“Repent! The kingdom of heaven is near!”
But the Tabernacle only hardened further. Pastor Nicholas (니콜라 전도사), once accepted with admiration, was now identified as the destroyer, empowered by the Christian Stewardship Training Center (SEC/CSTC).
The SEC/CSTC was not just a building — it was the institution through which Gentile pastors infiltrated the Tabernacle, suppressing the truth and promoting Calvinist doctrines. Backed by Mr. Tak, Mr. Oh, and others, they claimed:
“We’re here to reform the church. This is the way to salvation.”
(Source: The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 174–177)
(Source: The Reality of Revelation (1985), Chapter 17, p. 258–259)
Divine Authority and the War with the Beast
The two witnesses, protected by God, prophesied with power:
- Fire came from their mouths — the Word
- They shut the sky — withholding spiritual rain from the betrayers
- They turned water into blood — revealing false doctrine
But when their testimony was complete, the beast from the abyss — Nicholas and SEC/CSTC pastors — attacked them and killed them spiritually.
For three and a half days, their bodies lay exposed. No burial. No honor. Just mockery and celebration.
“He must be crippled now from all the beatings.”
“Now we can finally stretch out and sleep in peace.”
(Source: The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 178–180)
Resurrection, Earthquake, and the Seventh Trumpet
But God was not silent.
“Three and a half days later, the breath of life entered them.”
“New John, come up here!”
The two witnesses rose. Their spirit ascended to heaven, and their flesh entered the Tabernacle of Heaven — God’s dwelling.
A great spiritual earthquake shook the Tabernacle. One-tenth of it collapsed. 7,000 believers — representing complete corruption — spiritually died.
Then came the final trumpet:
“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ,
and He will reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15)
Heaven opened. The ark of the covenant appeared. Thunder cracked. Hail fell. And the promised pastor, Lee Man-hee (이만희), stood as the one through whom the seventh trumpet had sounded.
(Source: The Creation of Heaven and Earth, pp. 204–207)
(Source: The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 181–185)
Concluding Declaration
“This is the era in which the last trumpet is sounding.”
“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of God.”
“Repent, you Gentile pastors who brought destruction. Repent!”
The seventh trumpet — unlike the previous six — does not expose betrayal but announces salvation. It is the declaration of the creation of God’s kingdom, and the judgment of those who joined hands with Satan.
This is the fulfillment of Revelation 11. According to Shincheonji’s doctrine, it has already happened in South Korea.
Sources
- The Creation of Heaven and Earth
- Author: Man-Hee Lee (이만희)
- Editor: Shincheonji Publishing Committee
- Translator: Shincheonji Translation Office
- Edition: 2020 Revised English Edition
- Published: May 15, 2020
- The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation
- Author: Man-Hee Lee (이만희)
- Editor: Shincheonji Publishing Committee
- Translator: Shincheonji Translation Office
- Edition: Readable English Edition
- Published: 2020
- The Reality of Revelation
- Author: Man-Hee Lee (이만희)
- Edition: 1985 First Edition (Korean), with English translation
- Translator: Shincheonji Translation Committee
Published: Shincheonji Theology Publications
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