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Recap of Revelation 6
The White Horse: “And I saw, and behold, a white horse; and the one who sat on it had a bow, and a crown was given to him. He went forth conquering and to conquer.”
- The White Horse: “And I saw, and behold, a white horse; and the one who sat on it had a bow, and a crown was given to him. He went forth conquering and to conquer.”
- The Red Horse: “And another horse went out, fiery red, and it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth so that people would slay one another. A great sword was given to him.”
- The Black Horse: “When the third seal was opened, I heard the third living creature say, ‘Come and see.’ I looked, and behold, a black horse, and the one who sat on it held a pair of scales in his hand.”
- The Pale Horse: “I looked, and behold, a pale horse. The name of the one who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. Authority was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword, with famine, with plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.”
- The Fifth Seal: “When the fifth seal was opened, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they upheld. They cried out with a loud voice, ‘How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?'”
- The Sixth Seal: “I looked when the sixth seal was opened, and behold, there was a great earthquake. The sun turned black as sackcloth made of hair, the moon became like blood, and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when shaken by a strong wind. The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place.”
Shincheonji’s Interpretation of Revelation 6
The white horse in Revelation 6 is a parable that symbolizes the flesh being used by a spirit to carry out God’s judgment. The rider of the white horse is Jesus in his spiritual form. New John, the promised pastor of the New Testament and advocate for Jesus, is the flesh that Jesus uses like a horse. The bow the rider carries is the word of judgment.
Zechariah 6 describes four chariots, each with horses of a different color. This passage is often read alongside Revelation 6 because of the similar events of horses appearing. The white horse, along with the red, black, and pale horses, are not meant to be taken literally, but rather represent groups of horses that make up the heavenly host. Each group has a different duty as commanded by the archangels, who act on the commands of Jesus. The white horse and rider are judging the tabernacle that betrayed God.
The red horse symbolizes the flesh used to carry out the second archangel’s commands. The rider represents the spirit who controls the flesh. The rider takes peace from the earth, which means the people of the tabernacle turn against each other, causing hatred and violence within the church. The large sword the rider carries is a parable for the word of judgment used by God to create conflict within the tabernacle.
The black horse in Revelation 6 is a parable for the flesh and spirit that carry out God’s judgment according to the command of the third archangel. The rider of the black horse uses a balance scale, which symbolizes God’s word, to measure the faith and deeds of those in the tabernacle of the seven golden lampstands.
The black horse and rider are part of the first war, which involves the beast with seven heads and ten horns (seven pastors and ten elders) entering and conquering the tabernacle of heaven, also known as the tabernacle of the seven golden lampstands. This group was victorious in the first war and ruled over the tabernacle for 42 months.
The pale horse in Revelation 6 is a parable for the flesh and spirit that carry out God’s judgment according to the command of the fourth archangel. The rider’s name is Death because he is commanded to kill the spirits of the chosen people who betrayed God. Hades follows Death to receive the spirits who are killed.The pale horse symbolizes flesh, and the rider represents the spirit who controls the flesh. This judgment is carried out through the beasts of the earth, which are a parable for false pastors. One example is the beast from the earth, a group of false pastors appointed by the seven pastors who belong to the beast from the sea.
The pale horse and its rider are part of the first war, in which the beast with seven heads and ten horns conquers and rules over the tabernacle of heaven for 42 months. This beast represents the seven pastors and ten elders from the Cheong-ji-gi Education Institute, who are also part of the dragon’s group
The sun, moon, and stars in Revelation 6 are a parable for the pastor, evangelists, and congregation members of God’s tabernacle of the seven golden lampstands. This tabernacle represents heaven at the time of Revelation’s fulfillment.
- The sun represents the pastor because they are like the physical sun, giving light and governing God’s chosen people.
- The moon symbolizes evangelists because they reflect the light of the word from their pastor and preach it to others.
- The stars represent the congregation members.
These heavenly bodies darken and fall in Revelation 6 because the people they represent have been judged by God. This judgment is carried out by the four horsemen, who represent groups of angels commanded by the four archangels.
The darkening and falling of the sun, moon, and stars signify the end of Spiritual Israel, the generation of God’s chosen people who have betrayed the covenant.
The Tabernacle Temple, established in 1966 as a representative church of the Christian world, betrayed God in a series of events that culminated in its transformation into the Isaac Presbyterian Church in September of 1980.
Testimony of the Physical Reality of the “Pale Horse”, Mr. Shin
In Revelation 6, the events described mark the beginning of plagues (judgments) symbolized by the appearance of the four horses, the resignation of the seven messengers, and the replacement of the church’s signboard by the destroyer. To better understand these claims, we turn to the testimony of Mr. Shin Sang-hoon, whom Shincheonji once identified as the true figure of the pale horse described in Revelation 6.
Shincheonji taught that the pale horse, whose rider was named Death and followed by Hell, symbolized Mr. Shin. This interpretation was based on the claim that through Mr. Shin, Yoo Jae-yeol, a leader within the Tabernacle Temple, introduced the destroyer, Mr. Oh, into the temple, allegedly bringing spiritual death to it. Even if this interpretation is not universally accepted, Mr. Shin’s testimony is significant because he was present during these events and worked closely with Lee Man-hee, offering a firsthand perspective on the situation.
Key Points from Mr. Shin’s Testimony
Mr. Shin asserts that Lee Man-hee has never received a divine revelation, directly challenging Shincheonji’s foundational claim that Lee is the “Promised Pastor” with exclusive understanding of the Bible.
According to Mr. Shin, Lee Man-hee personally asked Mr. Hong Jong-hyo to join him as one of the two witnesses mentioned in Revelation, suggesting that this role was self-assigned rather than divinely appointed.
Mr. Shin was previously affiliated with Baek Man-bong’s recreation church, where he held the position of the eleventh son in their leadership hierarchy, a significant connection in the historical context of Shincheonji.
Mr. Shin stated that he has never re-entered the Tabernacle Temple since his departure, a claim corroborated by other interviews with former members.
Before returning to his hometown, Lee Man-hee reportedly filed lawsuits against two of the seven messengers: Yoo Jae-yeol and Kim Chang-do, the vice leader of the Tabernacle Temple.
Mr. Shin claims that the Tabernacle Temple never displayed seven stars at its entrance, contrary to Shincheonji’s narrative. This point remains subject to further discussion.
Mr. Shin stated that Lee Man-hee never publicly declared, “You are apostates and destroyers,” challenging Shincheonji’s portrayal of his confrontations with former members.
After Mr. Shin left the group, Lee Man-hee began teaching that Mr. Shin was the pale horse of Revelation 6.
It was claimed that Yoo Jae-yeol attended a theological seminary in the United States. However, Mr. Shin refuted this, explaining that Yoo was a high school dropout and lacked the qualifications for higher education.