Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Elementary Teachings and Perfection

Shincheonji Church of Jesus,

Elementary Teachings and Perfection

Main reference: Heb 6 (1 Cor 13, Jn 16:25, Hos 4:6, Rv 1 ~ 22)


What is an elementary teaching?
What is perfection?
 
At the first coming of Jesus, the law of Moses was the elementary teaching,
and at the second coming of Jesus, the work of Jesus’ first coming is the elementary teaching.
 
Then, what is perfection?

• Heb 6:1-3 (NKJV)

“Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits.”

Elementary Teachings... and Perfection, Shincheonji Church of Jesus

God said in Ps 78:2-4, “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter hidden things, things from of old,” to tell the next generation. At the appointed time, God came to the true pastor (Jesus) He had promised about and spoke in parables (Mt 13:34-35). After speaking in parables, Jesus said that he will speak plainly about the Father when the time comes (Jn 16:25).
 
An elementary principle is an elementary teaching given to the people to make known what will come next. Jesus spoke in parables to hide things (Mt 13:10-15, Lk 8:10), but the time when he speaks of them plainly is the time when he speaks of what is perfect.
 
The words recorded in the Bible can largely be categorized into four parts, which are history, moral teachings, prophecy, and fulfillment. A prophecy is a promise made between God and man. Even if one keeps the commandments found in history and moral teachings, he would not be able to keep what has been fulfilled if he does not know the meaning of the prophecy (promise). This is why one must know the prophecies and their fulfillment!!