The lesson covered Revelation 20, which marks the conclusion of the events in Revelation before a retelling in chapters 21-22. It centered on the 1,000 year period and two main events within it – the dragon’s capture and the first resurrection. An angel with wisdom and the word of testimony binds Satan in the abyss for 1,000 years. The first resurrection involves the 12 disciples judging through the 12 tribe leaders, the resurrected souls of martyrs, and the overcomers from the Tabernacle Temple who rejected the beast. They reign with Christ for 1,000 years, freed from the second death. This period began in 1984. After 1,000 years, Satan is released to deceive the nations to attack Shincheonji but is destroyed and thrown into the lake of fire. The final judgment separates the dead into eternal life or the second death based on the books and the book of life. The lesson emphasizes participating in the first resurrection through overcoming, maintaining etiquette, and ensuring one’s name is written in the book of life.

 

Study Guide SCJ Bible Study

 

Encouragement to Passing Over

사랑합니다.

Today we’re studying Revelation 20. We’re approaching the end of Revelation, and you might wonder what comes next in our studies. After Revelation, we’ll move on to Genesis, followed by the new family education.

The ultimate goal is to pass over into God’s kingdom. As we’ve learned, becoming a part of Mount Zion is comparable to becoming a citizen of a new country. Think about this: would anyone typically move to a new country without first learning about it? While some might be spontaneous in their physical life decisions, when it comes to spiritual matters, it’s essential to understand the customs, culture, and way of life of where we’re going.

 

Heavenly Cuture

In God’s kingdom, we need to learn about the culture of heaven through family education. As you become a new family of God, these educational sessions will teach you about heavenly culture, what to expect, and how to live a proper life of faith.

During the new family education, you will be taught by church leaders who are waiting to meet you. These leaders are amazing, devoted people who are very skilled with the word. They will guide you through each lesson to help you understand how to be a saint.

Previously, even while living a life of faith, we didn’t know how to do things according to God. We acted based on feelings or followed others’ instructions without understanding the scriptural basis. Now, however, we get to see things from God’s perspective.

When learning from new people, it’s important not to think, “I don’t know this person” or “Where is my instructor Nate?” We shouldn’t focus on the person teaching because it’s about the word, not the individual. We must remember that even though instructors are teaching, it’s really the spirit working.

By God’s grace, the same people who taught us, who have the same spirit and the same seed, will come to meet you. They are truly excited and looking forward to this opportunity.

Let us warmly welcome and greet one another. We should be quick to unmute and respond with “Amen,” demonstrating our understanding and agreement with what is being shared, recognizing that it comes from the spirit at work, not just from the person speaking.

You are all very loving people, and I am confident you will treat everyone with the utmost kindness. While we will remain in the class, our roles will be different than teaching during these times.

As we move into new family education, we are taking one step closer to becoming part of God’s kingdom. This means we need to learn how to live a proper life of faith.

Before coming to God’s kingdom, we were accustomed to Babylon’s culture. Some might not want to admit this, saying “I’ve never been a child of Satan” or “I’ve always been righteous.” However, we cannot make such claims.

Instead, we should humble ourselves before Father God and acknowledge that without His guidance in turning us around and bringing us closer to Him, we would all be lost. Glory to God, He saw your heart and brought you to a place where you can learn the truth.

We will learn about heavenly culture, including how to properly greet one another. This doesn’t mean shouting “I’m a God” loudly, especially in God’s temple – no, this is not the way.

 

Praying and Bowing

When we come before Father God, we must always maintain a respectful attitude. Just as when entering a class, we begin with prayer.

The purpose of this prayer is to greet God and acknowledge His presence, saying, “God, I am in your presence. Thank you for allowing me to be here. Please help me understand what I’m about to learn.”

Similarly, when you visit for your Passover in person, the first action we take is to pray before the altar. We also pray when we leave. This practice represents saying hello and goodbye to our Heavenly Father when we visit His temple.

Regarding our interactions with one another, we practice bowing. We bow to show respect to each other, regardless of age or gender. When we meet, we bow and say “fangasamida.”

This practice of bowing is also found in the Bible and is common in Asian culture. It’s not unusual for us to bow to one another – it’s simply a sign of respect.

 

Let’s practice the proper bowing technique:

– Place your left hand above your right hand

– Position both hands together at your belly button

– Even though we are not together in person, please practice this position

– Your right hand should be underneath, with your left hand on top

– Place your hands on your belly

– Say 사랑합니다 “fangasamida” and bow

This is how we show respect both to God and to one another.

 

Showing Respect and Greetings

When we meet in person, we greet one another with respect as we learn more about proper heavenly culture. When someone comes to teach us and we are excited to see them, we should bow to show respect to that person.

Consider how you would react if you were truly before God – you would be very humble. Because the person who is speaking is speaking on behalf of God, we show respect through these actions.

Some people misunderstand and think we are worshiping the person when we bow to them, but this is not the case. We regularly bow to show respect to lesser things in our daily lives, so how much more respect should we show to people within God’s kingdom, especially those teaching us the word?

 

When someone comes to teach, particularly in person:

– We bow to them

– We kneel

– We clap for them to express our gladness that they are taking time to teach us

These practices are important to remember as we transition into becoming proper saints within God’s kingdom.

 

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father God, Creator of all things, we give our thanks to you for allowing us this opportunity to learn your truth.

We are grateful for bringing us to a place where your word is reigning and clear as crystal. Father God, I pray for each student here who is approaching the end of their journey, learning how to become proper family members of your kingdom. Help them to see beyond just finishing Revelation and saying goodbye. Instead, guide them to truly endeavor to live out the life of faith.

Father God, mold them to be not just receivers but retainers of your information, who can work for you. Enable us to call those who belong to you out of Babylon and bring them back to you, to complete the work you have left, which will be done a day sooner.

Please help us understand our hope as we learn about Revelation chapter 20, and strengthen us to learn even harder so we can participate in the first resurrection. Be with us today as we proceed with this lesson.

 

May you be sovereign over this moment from beginning to end. Send your many mighty angels and Holy Spirits from heaven to be with both the speaker and the students, so that everything would make sense and we would all truly:

– See you, Father God

– Understand

– Believe

– Obey

We love you and thank you for all things.

In Jesus’ precious and loving name we pray, Amen.

Previous Lesson Review

Review

In the previous session, we studied Revelation chapters 18 and 19, which are contrasting chapters.

Revelation chapter 18 describes the judgment of Babylon, occurring first on a small scale through the SEC, and then on a large scale throughout the whole world, and God Himself will make this judgment. This current year marks the judgment on Babylon, as the prophecies up to Revelation chapter 17 have already been fulfilled. There isn’t much remaining to be fulfilled.

Each new year, the promised pastor provides a slogan that represents the goal and achievement for that year. This year’s focus is the judgment of Babylon, indicating God will take action regarding Babylon.

The significance of this judgment is profound: once Babylon is judged, the marriage with Satan will end. This enables God’s people to become one with Him at the wedding banquet, as described in Revelation chapter 19.

Revelation 19:1 begins with “after this,” indicating that following the judgment in Revelation 18, the wedding banquet of the spirit and flesh occurs. Before studying these scriptures, many believed they were the bride of Christ. Now, we understand we can become two beautiful brides of Christ when we have the word within us and maintain our wedding clothes.

Following the wedding banquet in Revelation 19, we arrive at Revelation 20, which introduces the first resurrection. This is when the perishable are clothed with the imperishable, and the spirit marries the flesh. Upon becoming one, they are freed from the power of the second death.

 

As a result, the martyrs and the 144,000 become one, leading to Eternal life. For those who participate in the first resurrection, there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain.

This represents a beautiful blessing that we should all hope to participate in.

Do you believe it? This question hardly needs asking – our very presence here demonstrates our belief. 

This is the whole purpose of God’s work throughout 6,000 years – all of us should believe it. God’s consistent desire has been to give life to his people – not just spiritual life, but also life in the flesh.

This fulfillment will take place, as written in Revelation chapter 20.

Rev 20: The First Resurrection of the Souls of the Martyrs & Those Who are Living

Today’s lesson focuses on learning about the first resurrection. We will examine this topic in detail. During the first resurrection, a significant event occurs – the souls of the martyrs unite with those who are living, becoming one.

This is God’s promise to us. All believers should anticipate this promise, particularly in our generation.

Key Points of Revelation 20

ONE – Time of Fulfillment: After inviting guests of spirits and flesh to the Wedding Banquet (Rev 19)

The timing of Revelation chapter 20 occurs after the invitation of guests (both spirits and flesh) to the wedding banquet of the Lamb, which is described in Revelation 19. The Promised Pastor indicates that once Revelation 18 is fulfilled, chapters 19 and 20 will follow quickly – possibly within a day.

For those who believe in God and Jesus, it becomes crucial to be at the right place. There exist two different wedding banquets in the world:

– One leads to eternal condemnation

– One leads to eternal paradise

What is the evidence of the proper wedding banquet? What do we need to look for? Well, let’s be honest – whenever you go to a wedding, what’s the best part? The food! Let’s be honest, okay. We go to a wedding for the food. For the cake. (Just kidding!)

But just as people value food at physical weddings, the spiritual food helps determine the authentic wedding banquet of the Lamb.

What is this spiritual food we need?

 

In Matthew 22:4, God provided a specific menu:

– The butchered ox

– The fattened cattle

To determine if we have found the proper wedding banquet, we must listen for the testimony about:

– Those who betray

– Those who destroy

The accurate testimony will only be found at Mount Zion, through the one who overcomes.

While receiving this testimony confirms finding the wedding banquet, complete passing over is necessary. When God comes, He must be able to see you, allowing the spirit in heaven to become one with you, leading to transformation.

TWO – Location

The location being discussed is specifically the wedding banquet of the Lamb.

THREE – Revelation 20: Marking the End of Revelation’s Events

Revelation chapter 20 presents a sequence of significant events:

– The capture of the dragon

– The first resurrection

– The dragon’s release

– The final judgment

An important understanding about Revelation chapter 20 is that it marks the conclusion of all events in Revelation. 

You might wonder: “What about Revelation chapters 21 and 22?”

 

The explanation is that Revelation chapters 21 and 22 are actually a retelling of the fulfilled events of Revelation. The actual fulfillment of events concludes in Revelation chapter 20. This becomes clear when we examine chapter 20’s ending, where we see:

– The final judgment occurs

– People are separated into two destinations:

1. Heaven
2. Hell

After this separation, no further events take place. Therefore, chapters 21 and 22 serve as a retelling of these events.

FOUR – Summary of Revelation 20

Revelation Chapter 20 – Key Summary Points

The chapter centers around the thousand years, which is a significant period discussed in detail. While many people have different interpretations about what this thousand-year millennial city represents, there is one person who has been given the testimony to understand its true meaning.

We have the opportunity to understand the reality of this thousand years, and this will be part of today’s learning.

 

The chapter focuses on 2 main points, specifically highlighting 2 events that occur within the thousand years period.

1.- Events within 1,000 years (Rev 20:1-6) 

The Dragon’s Capture and First Resurrection (Revelation 20:1-6)

1.1 – Dragon’s Imprisonment

– According to Revelation 20:1-3, the dragon is captured and bound in the abyss

– This event occurs within the thousand years period

1.2 – First Resurrection Participants

– The spirits of the martyrs

– Those who are living at New Heaven New Earth

– These participants take part in the first resurrection

1.3 – Timing of Events

– The first resurrection occurs during the thousand years

– The participants reign with Jesus for 1000 years

 

2.- Events that happen after 1,000 years.

Revelation 20:7-15 describes what happens after the thousand years, when the final judgment takes place.

During the thousand-year period, three key events occur:

1. The dragon will be captured and locked in the abyss
2. The first resurrection of spirit and flesh will occur 
3. The 144,000 will serve and reign as priests alongside Christ for 1,000 years

Following this thousand-year period comes the final judgment, where everyone will face separation into one of two destinies: eternal life or eternal punishment. This marks the conclusion of the story.

Revelation 20:1-3

ONE – The “I”: New John (Rev 22:8, Rev 1:2)

In Revelation, we encounter the phrase “I saw,” which indicates there is a witness to all the events described. This witness is crucial because without someone to observe these events, there would be no testimony.

The identity of this “I” in Revelation 20:1 is New John. There are two key pieces of evidence that confirm New John as the witness who saw and heard everything:

1. Revelation 22:8 directly states: “I, John, am the one who saw and heard all these things.”

2. Revelation 1:2 further confirms there is one who saw everything – specifically “the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.”

This John is identified as the servant to whom Jesus sent the angel. He serves as the witness who saw and documented all these events.

TWO – Key to the Abyss: Wisdom to know Satan’s secrets

There was one who saw an angel descending from heaven, having the key to the abyss. This key wasn’t a physical key that the angel held in hand. Instead, this key to the abyss represents the wisdom of hell’s secrets.

When we think about an abyss, it represents a deep, dark pit with no end – this refers to hell. The key that the angel possesses is Wisdom, which relates to knowledge – specifically the wisdom to know Satan’s secrets.

Jesus originally held this key, as written in Revelation 1:18, where He possessed the key of Hades and death. Now we see the angel has this key, which means this angel understands how Satan works.

Understanding Satan’s tactics is crucial because it prevents us from being deceived. In a war, you must know how your opponent operates. It’s not enough to only know about yourself – you need to understand what’s happening and develop strategies to win.

As we get closer to entering the kingdom of heaven, we notice more attacks appearing. Everything might have been fine before, but because you are so close now, you face more hardships. Your family might suddenly get in the way. These aren’t coincidences.

Satan purposely tries to interfere and intervene with you coming into God’s kingdom. However, when you recognize that this is Satan’s work, you should overcome and not allow Satan to win. You can achieve victory by strategizing different approaches to ensure your ultimate success.

If you are facing any difficulties, make sure to inform your evangelist. They are overcomers who have fought against the enemy to become part of God’s kingdom. They are experts and can help you through these challenges.

THREE – Great Chain: Word of Testimony (Revelation 12:11)

The angel possessed 2 items: a key to the abyss and a great chain in his hand. With these items, he seized and locked away the dragon, who represents the enemy. Since this dragon is a spirit rather than flesh, the great chain must be understood figuratively.

How can we expose this spiritual dragon? Through truth. The great chain that enables us to overcome and capture the dragon is the word of testimony. When we have the word of testimony, we can identify where Satan is working. This is precisely what those who overcame did in Revelation 12:11.

 

They achieved victory through two elements:

1. The blood of the lamb
2. The word of testimony

To be victorious like them, we must be willing to shrink from ourselves – not from death, but overcome our own nature. The word of testimony serves as this great chain that binds the enemy.

FOUR – Dragon: Spirit of Satan (Rev 12:9)

The dragon that is being captured represents the spirit of Satan. As written in Revelation, “he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.” The dragon is called the ancient serpent because it is the same serpent mentioned in Genesis.

This dragon has been eating God’s people throughout the years, from Genesis until the time of Revelation. The dragon has been ruling and working continuously until the fulfillment of Revelation, when it will finally be done away with.

During the first coming, when Jesus encountered people possessed by demons, as recorded in Matthew 8 and Luke 8, the demons said, “It is not yet our time.” They said this because Satan would not be done away with until the fulfillment of Revelation.

In today’s time, Satan will no longer be able to affect God’s people – specifically those who are living within God’s kingdom. This is why we must make every effort to pass over, so Satan will have no power over us.

This dragon, the spirit of Satan, has one goal: to lead the whole world astray, as stated in Revelation 12:9. For 6,000 years, this dragon has been working, preventing God’s people from discerning, which has led to many betrayals.

We must be able to receive the word of testimony; otherwise, we risk becoming betrayers. Betraying God and His word makes one worse than a destroyer, because it means turning away after being very close to God. Let us not be such people, but rather be those who can truly overcome.

 

The Dragon get released

The dragon will be locked and sealed in the abyss, where he will remain unable to deceive people until after a thousand years have passed.

The reason for the dragon’s temporary seizure becomes clear – after the thousand-year period ends, he will be released to gather all those who belong to him. This is revealed in Revelation 20:7-10.

Revelation 20:4-6

ONE – Those who sit on thrones with Authority to judge are the 12 tribes of New Spiritual Israel (Matthew 19:27-29, Revelation 21:5)

The reality is that these represent the 12 disciples. However, since the 12 disciples are spirit, their thrones are manifested through the 12 tribe leaders. This refers specifically to the New Spiritual Israel, where the 12 disciples of Jesus work together with the 12 tribe leaders.

Let us confirm this together.

 

The disciples, who had literally given up everything to follow and work for Jesus, asked Him what they would receive in return.

Jesus spoke of “the renewal of all things.” When would this renewal occur? It would happen at the time of the fulfillment of Revelation.

In Revelation 21:5, it states: “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new.’ And he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'” This shows that the renewal of all things occurs when Revelation is fulfilled.

During this time, Jesus will be seated on His throne. Who will be Jesus’ throne? New John.

Jesus will rule through the New John, along with the disciples who followed Him – those who are now the foundation of God’s kingdom in the spiritual world.

Through whom will they work?

They will work through the twelve thrones, who are the twelve tribe leaders of today.

What will they do together?

They will carry out the work of judging.

Who will they judge?

They will judge the twelve tribes and the world.

This judgment is further detailed in Revelation 20:11-15.

TWO – Those who are beheaded: Spirits/souls of martyrs (I Thes 4:14-16, Rev 6:9-11, Rev 19:17)

Referring back to Revelation 20:4: “I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given the authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded.”

 

This passage describes two groups of people:

1. The 12 tribes and their leaders, who will be present both spiritually and physically.

2. Those who had been beheaded – the martyrs.

These martyrs were beheaded specifically because of two reasons:

– Their dedication to the word of God

– Their testimony of Jesus

These are the spirits or souls of the martyrs, fulfilling Jesus’s promise that when He returns, He would come back with those who had fallen asleep with Him.

Through these promises, we can see that Jesus will return accompanied by “those who have fallen asleep” – referring to the martyrs who died righteously doing God’s and Jesus’s will during the first coming. These spirits will return together with those who refused to worship the beast or take his mark (the number of his name), and they will all participate in the first resurrection.

These are the same martyrs mentioned in Revelation chapter 6, who cried out to God saying, “How long, Sovereign Lord, until you avenge our blood?” They were the spirits asking for judgment upon the destroyers of the earth.

These martyrs are also referred to as “the birds.”

The birds mentioned relate to spirits, specifically the souls of martyrs who will participate in the first resurrection. These birds are gorging themselves on the testimony about the betrayers and destroyers.

Looking at Revelation 20:4, there’s an important grammatical distinction to note. When it says “they had not worshipped,” it might appear to refer to those who had been beheaded. However, these are actually two separate groups, and the text should be read with a comma instead of a period: “those who had been beheaded” and “those who had not worshipped.”

 

Here’s why they are different groups:

1. Those who were beheaded – This occurred during the time of the first coming
2. Those who did not receive the mark of the beast – This happened during the second coming, as described in Revelation chapter 13

The mark of the beast was given when those in the Tabernacle Temple received it and were not verified. This specific event occurred on September 28, 1981 at 2 p.m. 

Therefore, those who did not receive the mark of the beast cannot be the same entities as those who were beheaded, as these events happened in different time periods.

The people who didn’t receive the beast’s mark are those who escaped when worship was fulfilled. These overcomers are now being used to create God’s new kingdom. This refers to people living in the present time, not those who passed away 2000 years ago.

THREE – Those who did not worship the beast (Beast from the sea), image, the number of name.

The participants in the first resurrection include those who did not worship the beast, his image, or the number of his name. These are the ones who overcame and came from the TTT ( Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony).

Let’s examine this in detail:

The beasts they overcame were:

1. The beast from the sea – Mr. Tak
2. The beast from the earth – Mr. Oh

In Revelation chapter 13, the image refers to the 17 false pastors – evangelists who became pastors in one day through the laying of hands. The number of his name is 666, which represents Solomon. In this era, Mr. Oh was like Solomon, confirming him as the beast from the earth.

Those who did not worship the beast are the ones who overcame:

– The beast from the sea (Mr. Tak)

– The 17 evangelists

– The beast from the earth (Mr. Oh) who gave food supplies to idols and caused people to commit sexual immorality against God

This serves as a lesson for us – we too must overcome. Before coming to study, we were receiving the mark of the beast, believing all things to be true and accepting everything without question. Now, through the word of testimony, we have gained clarity and can see that we need to be part of God’s kingdom, the TTT.

FOUR – The First Resurrection

The first resurrection will include two groups together. Those who will be present are God, Jesus, the 12 disciples, and the martyrs who are in heaven.

This represents the spiritual world of heaven, which is also known as the Holy City, New Jerusalem. All those in heaven will be Imperishable.

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul discusses an event where the imperishable and immortal would clothe the perishable and the mortal. The timing of this event is significant.

This event will occur at the sound of the 7th trumpet, which is the last trumpet. We can identify it as the 7th trumpet because Revelation mentions seven trumpets in total. The 7th trumpet is not a physical instrument, but rather represents a person – New John, the promised pastor, who is the chairman of Shincheonji (SCJ). He becomes the trumpet because he is the one who sees and hears everything taking place. Through his word of testimony, people can come out of Babylon and reach the place of salvation.

 

The participants in the first resurrection – the flesh, the mortal, and perishable – will be:

1. The 12 tribes of New Spiritual Israel
2. The 144,000 sealed priests
3. The great multitude in white

It’s important to note that participation isn’t limited to just the 144,000. Revelation chapter 7 shows that God spread his tent over his servants, including the great multitude in white. Therefore, all members of the 12 tribes can participate in the first resurrection.

To participate in the first resurrection, one must have the seed within them. Simply passing over is not enough – continuous effort to overcome is required even after Passover. One must stand firm until the end to witness this event. If someone is doing well but later falters due to hurt, lack of motivation, or fear of letting go of the past, and doesn’t enter God’s kingdom, they won’t participate in the first resurrection.

Only those who have God’s seed and have been harvested into his barn will receive this blessing. The mindset must be “it must be me.” The 12 tribes are realized in all those who are part of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, The Temple of the Tabernacle of of the Testimony (TTT).

 

Let Finish sending the Application

Let us quickly complete our book of life information and eagerly proceed with new family education.

Let us persist in asking questions and allow ourselves to be transformed as we await the amazing blessing of first resurrection. Amen. Through this process, they transform into the perishable and mortal.

God promised this.

Do you believe this? Yes. Amen.

We must believe. Amen.

Jesus made this promise. And when we look at these verses, we belong to verse 26, not verse 25.

Those who live and believe in Him will never die. Amen.

This concept of eternal life was previously unimaginable and unfathomable to us. However, since this is a divine promise from God and Jesus, it must become reality. Through this promise, people will attain eternal life.

 

The Consume the right Food, part of the Cell group and Follow Orders

Your actions will determine your destiny. The Promised Pastor teaches that our habits determine our path to heaven. Today, we must examine our habits – are they bringing us closer to heaven or pushing us further away from God?

Ask yourself: Are you reviewing? Are you meeting with your evangelists? Are you truly committed to maintaining your 7 basics?

One of the most beautiful aspects of God’s kingdom is that spiritual hunger will never exist. There is an abundance of spiritual food always available at your disposal. However, when presented with abundant choices, we often struggle to decide. Yet, we must continue to consume the spiritual food provided to help us mature.

To assist in this spiritual nourishment, we have cell leaders. We are all part of the body of Christ, and just as bodies have cells, when you pass over, you will be assigned to cells, each with a cell leader – similar to your current small groups with evangelists as go-to persons. Your cell leader will be your main point of contact within your cell for any needs.

Remember, as stated in Revelation 4, heaven is hierarchical and orderly. Going against this order is sinning against God – it’s equivalent to being scattered. As Matthew 12 teaches us, “Whoever is not with me is scattered.” We must not be such people; instead, let us follow the established order.

We will continue to learn more about the cells and the nature of the kingdom as we proceed.

 

The rest of the dead

In Revelation 20:5, it is written that the rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. The rest of the dead refers to everyone who died in the natural way. The martyrs will come first and participate in the first resurrection together with those who are at Mount Zion. After the thousand years are completed, the rest of the dead will then come to face the final judgment.

Revelation 20:6 declares a special blessing: “Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them.” To understand this, we must know that when you die physically, that is the first death. The second death occurs when your spirit receives eternal condemnation and eternal punishment. Those who participate in the first resurrection will not have to face the second death – this is God’s promise to us.

The blessings for those in the first resurrection include eternal life and freedom from the second death. Additionally, they will reign with Christ for 1,000 years. 

This 1,000-year period began when God’s kingdom was opened on March 14, 1984. We are currently in the midst of this 1,000-year period. In fact, approximately 41 years have passed since God’s kingdom was established, placing us in year 41. This allows us to keep track of when the 1,000 years will reach their completion.

 

Reminder

Let us focus on overcoming ourselves. One of the most important things we need to understand is maintaining proper heavenly etiquette. When we attend service, it is essential that we present our complete selves to Father God.

Therefore, we should develop the practice of turning our cameras on during our current meetings, as this prepares us for when we eventually pass over into God’s kingdom.

Quick Review

Quick Review

During our discussion about the 1,000 years, we learned that Satan will be locked away during the first resurrection, which separates the souls of the martyrs from those who are not Zion.

The first resurrection includes those who refused to worship the beast, his image, or take the number of his name. There is a special blessing for these participants of the first resurrection – they will be spared from the second death and will reign alongside Jesus for 1,000 years.

This 1,000-year period commenced on March 14, 1984.

Revelation 20:7-15

After 1,000 years

So then what happens after this 1,000 years is ended? 

Let us learn about it together.

ONE – Gog and Magog: Those outside God’s city, don’t belong to God.

During the 1,000 years, Satan is captured and locked away, giving God’s people the opportunity to spread the word of testimony for the healing of all nations. This is possible because Satan cannot continue his work during this period. However, after the 1,000 years, Satan will be released to gather Gog and Magog for battle.

It’s sad to note that even after 1,000 years, when people will be living for centuries, some will still choose not to believe. This parallels our current situation – even today, some people who have witnessed Jesus’s works with their own eyes choose not to believe. Unfortunately, those who don’t believe after the 1,000 years will be destroyed.

Regarding Gog and Magog:

– They represent those outside of the millennial city

– They are those who don’t belong to God

– Because they don’t belong to God, Satan cannot deceive them

Those who are part of God’s kingdom will not be deceived when the 1,000 years end because:

1. They have been keeping track of the years
2. The ones who overcome, along with God, will know when it takes place
3. Satan will have no power over them

On a smaller scale, Satan being locked away was demonstrated when Mr. Tak was exposed as a false pastor. However, the Stewership Education Center (SEC), also known as CCK, is just a representative. Satan continues his work today through many workers in the physical world, although God has more angels on His side in the spiritual world.

Currently, those who have the truth or testimony are few, but these few will help others who truly belong to God to come to Him. Those who truly belong to God will:

– React when they hear the word of testimony

– Listen

– Flee and come out

As stated in Revelation 20:8, those who still don’t believe will be “like sand on the seashore” in number.

TWO – Camp of God’s People: Shincheonji

According to the scripture, they will march across the breadth of the earth and surround the camp of God’s city – the camp of God’s people, the city he loves.

This camp of God’s people, the city he loves, is identified as Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which is the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. This is the actual place that non-believers will attempt to wage war against.

However, they will not be victorious. God will judge them. This judgment is necessary because Gog and Magog are actual physical people. Fire will come down from heaven and burn their flesh, leaving only their spirits behind. This is so their spirits can be judged, as described in verses 11-15.

[Speaker makes personal reflection]: “I don’t want to witness this. Amen. I don’t want to have my flesh burned and then experience eternal punishment. Therefore, I will do my very best to remain within the city that God loves.”

Finally, Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire. The beast (Mr. Tak), the false prophet (Mr. Oh), and all those who have opposed God will face judgment.

THREE – Judgement of the dead: Judgement of the spirits with the books.

This is the final judgment, which is different from the judgments we saw in Revelation 6, 16, and 18. In previous judgments, those who betrayed were made aware of their betrayal so they could repent. However, in this final judgment, after people have had many chances to repent and come to God, the books and the book of life will separate people into eternal life or eternal condemnation.

Those who will escape are the ones who participate in the first resurrection – the people of the millennial city. They escape because even when Satan was released, they were not deceived by him. They know exactly when this will take place because they are on the inside.

Revelation 20:11 shows a great, bright throne with God seated on it, who is the Promised Pastor New John. The text says “Earth and sky fled from His presence.” These earth and sky represent those who study and understand the word, allowing them to escape the final judgment.

The judgment will take place with the opened books – the Old Testament and New Testament. Jesus said the very words He spoke will condemn them in the last day, and God judges with His word. As discussed in the parable section, the word of God is like a scale. All 66 books will be used to judge.

When we make effort to keep our book covenant and become sealed, we truly become walking Bibles. When we are judged according to the Bible, we will be found heavy, not light.

The dead being judged are the spirits of those whose flesh were burned and the spirits of those who have passed away. This final judgment is a judgment of spirits with the word.

We can see that this shows a judgment that comes through the books. This final judgment specifically uses the 66 books of the Bible.

FOUR – The Book of Life

The book of life, which is essentially a registration, will be used alongside other books. The book of life appears 8 times in the Bible, with 6 of those occurrences being in Revelation.

The book of life represents the church registry of heaven. God is not remaining in the spiritual heaven, but is coming down. Today, heaven will be at Shincheonji, Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. This is because God declared it so. Amen.

Hallelujah, because He kept His promise. We now have a place where we can become part of it. If our names are written in that church registry, we will be able to escape the second death.

Referring to Revelation 20:15: “If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” Therefore, having one’s name in the book of life is literally a matter of heaven or hell, eternal life or eternal punishment.

Let us all ensure our names are written in the book of life.

Due to time constraints, some aspects weren’t covered. If you have specific questions about Revelation chapter 20, please feel free to ask myself or any of the evangelists.

Let us all participate in the first resurrection together. May this not remain mere words, but become reality by doing everything necessary to enter safely. Amen.

Memorization

Revelation 20:6 NIV84

Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

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REVIEW

In Revelation 20, we learn about the first resurrection of the souls of the martyrs and those who are living. This chapter describes two distinct areas: the inside and outside of the millennial city. Those who belong to God are inside, while those who don’t belong to God remain outside.

The first resurrection takes place after the guests of the spirit and flesh are invited to the wedding banquet house, as mentioned in Revelation 19. Who are these spirits and flesh? The spirits are the martyrs, God, Jesus, and the disciples.

The martyred souls and those whom God has sealed become one and reign with Christ for a thousand years. After these thousand years, there will be judgments by God on the spirits whose bodies have died.

When asked if Revelation 20 has been fully fulfilled – the answer is not yet. However, this doesn’t mean we should ignore it. Instead, we must keep these words in our hearts and minds, helping Father God fulfill this prophecy by helping others come out of Babylon.

We need to evangelize and ensure that we are inside the city receiving the word from the witness. We must hold onto hope with God’s promises of heaven and eternal life.

The final encouragement is to realize and believe in the promises recorded in the Bible. Our goal should be to become the first resurrected ones and enter the hope of heaven and eternal life, as this is the objective of our life of faith.

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