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A Preacher’s Confusion: Why Can’t I Be Raptured Into the Kingdom of God Only by Working Hard?

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A Preacher’s Confusion: Why Can’t I Be Raptured Into the Kingdom of God Only by Working Hard?

Chen Zhong began to believe in the Lord when he was a child. When attending meetings, he often heard pastors say: “‘I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: From now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness…. (2 Timothy 4:7–8). Brothers and sisters! When we believe in the Lord, as long as we work hard and give up all to follow the Lord, then there will be a crown of righteousness in store for us. When the Lord comes, we’ll be raptured to the kingdom of heaven.” From then on, Chen Zhong made up his mind: I will follow the Lord all my life, I will labor for the Lord, preach the gospel, and testify the Lord in all places when I grow up.

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Can People Enter the Kingdom of God After Being Forgiven Their Sins?

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By Yang Jing

Most of the brothers and sisters in the Lord believe that the Lord Jesus has absolved our sins through our faith, and that we are no longer of sin because the Lord has sanctified us, so we are qualified to enter the heavenly kingdom. Well, is this view correct? Is it based on the Lord’s words?

Actually, the main reason that we hold this view is because we do not understand the true meaning of the forgiveness of sins. Continue reading “Can People Enter the Kingdom of God After Being Forgiven Their Sins?” →

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This Is the Significance of God Appearing and Working in China

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This Is the Significance of God Appearing and Working in China

By Chen Hui

The breeze of spring gently blew. Zhong Hui sat at her desk holding the Bible, deep in thought: “Nowadays disasters are growing ever worse, the world is in a state of constant upheaval and turmoil with wars on the rise, and the four blood moons have already appeared—many of the prophecies about the Lord’s return have been fulfilled. It seems that the Lord’s day is upon us. Yet not only haven’t I received the Lord, but my spirit is becoming ever darker and the church is growing more and more desolate.” Thinking of this, she became even more anxious, so she prayed earnestly to the Lord … Continue reading “This Is the Significance of God Appearing and Working in China” →

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Through Watching a Movie, I Unexpectedly Welcomed Christ’s Return

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By Jean, Cameroon

Through Watching a Movie, I Unexpectedly Welcomed Christ’s Return

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Jean, a Christian, happened to come across the film Come Out of the Bible one day and was confused by the title. He couldn’t figure out why, in one’s belief in God, it would be necessary to come out of the Bible. After watching the film, however, he gained an entirely new understanding. Let’s have a look at his story!

Through Watching a Movie, I Unexpectedly Learned of the Lord’s Return

In September of 2018, while scrolling through YouTube, I happened to watch a film called Where Is My Home. I found the words recited in this film to be gentle and yet full of authority. After watching the film, I wanted to learn more about the church that had produced the film, The Church of Almighty God, so I did a web search to see what I could find. The web search, however, yielded several negative reviews of the church, but I was unable to ascertain the verity of these reviews. Continue reading “Through Watching a Movie, I Unexpectedly Welcomed Christ’s Return” →

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I Found the Way to Enter the Kingdom of God

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By Wang Ting

I Found the Way to Enter the Kingdom of God

Can I Enter the Kingdom of Heaven Only by Working Hard but Not Being Purified?

Entering the kingdom of heaven is the goal I will pursue all my life. To this end, I often read Bible, preach the gospel and work hard for the Lord. It pays to pay more price because I can enter God’s kingdom to enjoy wonderful blessings together with the Lord. However, I find that I still often commit sins: I cannot help but judge others if what they did does not conform to my will; I hate my son when I can’t handle him. Gradually, I feel a little bit confused: Can I enter the kingdom of heaven by working hard but not pursuing to be purified? How can I enter the kingdom of heaven? Continue reading “I Found the Way to Enter the Kingdom of God” →

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Can We Enter Into the Kingdom of God by Emulating Saint Paul?

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Can We Enter Into the Kingdom of God by Emulating Saint Paul?

By Dujuan

When I was 18 years old I believed in the Lord Jesus because of my illness, gradually I recovered as a result of the Lord’s grace. To repay His love, I determined to work for the Lord all my life. Then I joined a church choir and became a singing teacher. I often sang hymns and prayed in praise of the Lord with brothers and sisters. Besides that, I performed Christian drama and preached the Lord’s gospel in many places. When I followed the Lord, I had particular faith in what Paul said, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: From now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness” (2 Timothy 4:7-8). Continue reading “Can We Enter Into the Kingdom of God by Emulating Saint Paul?” →

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First Step to Welcoming Second Coming of Jesus: Don’t Confine the Way of His Coming

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First Step to Welcoming Second Coming of Jesus: Don’t Confine the Way of His Coming

By Congming, South Korea

The Prophecies of the Lord’s Return Have All Been Fulfilled

The Lord Jesus said: “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near: So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled” (Matthew 24:32–34). We Christians all know that these are some scriptures prophesying about the return of the Lord. Here, that the fig tree’s branch is tender and puts forth leaves refers to the return of Israel, which is to say, when it returns, we will know that the Lord will come back soon. Now, the Israel has been recovered for decades, so this prophecy has already been fulfilled.

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If we accept Almighty God, are we guaranteed to enter the kingdom of heaven?

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Answer: Almighty God has spoken very clearly about this problem. Let’s first take a look at what he has said.

“The return of Jesus is a great salvation for those who are capable of accepting the truth, but for those who are unable to accept the truth it is a sign of condemnation. You should choose your own path, and should not blaspheme against the Holy Spirit and reject the truth. You should not be an ignorant and arrogant person, but someone who obeys the guidance of the Holy Spirit and longs for and seeks the truth; only in this way will you benefit” (“By the Time You Behold the Spiritual Body of Jesus, God Will Have Made Heaven and Earth Anew” in The Word Appears in the Flesh). Continue reading “If we accept Almighty God, are we guaranteed to enter the kingdom of heaven?” →

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Is the Kingdom of God in Heaven or on Earth?

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Is the Kingdom of God in Heaven or on Earth?

By Jinshen

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Is the kingdom of God in heaven or on earth? Maybe lots of Christians will say that it’s surely in heaven. But is that really the truth? This article will reveal the answer for you.

We all know that “Heaven” is always referred to as God. The “heavenly kingdom” obviously refers to God’s kingdom, and it is the kingdom where God is in power, it is Christ’s kingdom. There is no tears or sorrow, much less pain or death, so all Christians pursue and yearn for it. Then, where is it? Maybe some brothers and sisters will answer without any hesitation, “Of course it’s in heaven. The Lord Jesus said, ‘In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Continue reading “Is the Kingdom of God in Heaven or on Earth?” →

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Where Is the Kingdom of God, in Heaven or on Earth?

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Where Is the Kingdom of God, in Heaven or on Earth?By Liu Yu

In the Bible, the Lord Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:2–3). Someone may ask: The Lord ascended upon a white cloud to prepare our place. Once ready, He will come and receive us to the kingdom of heaven. You say the Lord Jesus has come, but why haven’t we been raptured up into heaven and are still on earth?

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