Messages of Jesus, Paul and Rev. Moon

This particular problem of disbelief of the Jews cause Jesus to go the way of the cross (Jn.15:24; Mt.16:19,20). With such a major obstacle in his path, unrelenting and ever-increasing, he spoke not only of his death and resurrection, but also of a Second Coming.

The core of his message was clearly messianic as it pertained to the victorious path for salvation and the establishment of the Kingdom of God (Lk.1:31-33). His rejection and crucifixion however, mirrored the path of the suffering servant (Is.53); this meant that the victorious Messiah’s course (e.g: Is.9:6-7; chps.11 & 60; et al) was yet to be accomplished. The Kingdom of God on earth cannot be realized by the rejection and killing of the Messiah, but only through his full acceptance.

Jesus, knowing that he had to depart, and being full of grief concerning his unfulfilled messianic course (Mt.26:38-42; Jn.14:30), encouraged his disciples to be faithful to the end (15:4).

Paul who greatly contributed to the persecution of the early followers of Jesus, was witnessed by the resurrected Lord. He focused on the death and resurrection of Jesus. The obvious, post facto (post-resurrection) position of all believers would therefore be; to preach the crucified and resurrected Christ. Paul’s message accentuated this. (1Cor.1:23; 2:2; Rom.6:3;).

At best, Paul preached an interim ethic of the Kingdom, and, as he humbly stated: “He knew in part and prophesied in part….”(1Cor.13:9). Although he did his utmost, he could not resolve the division and war he found in himself. (Rom.7:15). This, of course, is not a problem only common to Paul, but all of us. The reason being: division of mind and body (sin) in man, rooted in and inherited from the fall of Adam and Eve, could not be resolved by the rejection and killing of the Messiah (Jn.8:24). But only through the belief, acceptance and fulfillment of the Messiah’s word in man (5:24; 8:51; Mt.5:48). This is also why God said, in the Old Testament, He desired obedience, love and mercy to sacrifice. (1Sam.15:22;Hos.6:6).

(Continued in Next Issue)

Bible Questions ???

1. What is the true meaning of salvation?

2. Will people literally walk out of their graves at the resurrection?

3. What does "dust of the earth" mean in God's creation of man (Gen.2:7)?

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*Special Note:
The following meetings took place in 1997, there have been major changes in each spirit person’s situation since that time.
Meetings in the Spirit World (1997)

(Continued from previous issue)

Kim Il Sung
(former leader of communist North Korea)

To meet him, I looked everywhere. I asked God about his whereabouts but God only shook His head. I asked around but nobody knew. So, I finally decided to go down to low levels to look for him. When I went down to a low level I really felt there is hell. Then what happened? A giant man injured by gun and knife was leaning against a door, not able to go inside. He sat there, such a ghastly sight. I asked him: “Are you Premier Il Sung Kim? He was moaning and groaning unable to hold up his head. He asked who I was. I told him and mentioned about Rev. Moon. He was bleeding all over. He then changed his position to kneel down. He then said: “I committed so much sin, and did so many wrong things to him; therefore I am paying for all that now.” I asked him: “Why do you not go inside?” He said; he wants to but each time “they throw objects: knives, stones etc., and shout obscenities” at him. “It is unbearable,” he said.

“Why are you looking for me. Do you think my son Jung Il would now about all my misery? North Korea will perish. I knew that already, but I could not do anything about it. I hope Jung Il will attend the True Parents and listen his advice to lead the country ” he asked. I never knew the North Korean people’s screaming was as loud as this.”

(Kim Il Sung, Continued in next issue)