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The [[World Mission Society Church of God]] carries out the mission of preaching the gospel to 8 billion people in accordance with the will of [[God]], who wants all people to be saved.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | The [[World Mission Society Church of God]] carries out the mission of preaching the gospel to 8 billion people in accordance with the will of [[God]], who wants all people to be saved.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+2%3A4&version=NIV |title=1 Timothy 2:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The core of the '''Church of God’s Missionary Work''' is preaching the [[Gospel and the New Covenant|gospel of the new covenant]] and the love of [[Christ]] to the whole world by restoring the truth and faith of the early Church. To achieve this, the members of the Church of God dedicate themselves to preaching the gospel,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+1%3A38&version=NIV |title=Mark 1:38 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> following the example of [[Jesus Christ]], and delivering the news of hope and salvation through various media such as documents, videos, and online materials. | ||
The missionaries who have completed their education at the [[Church of God Theological Seminary]] are sent to various places in Korea and abroad to deliver the words of the [[Bible]] consistently, and they follow Christ’s teachings such as love, humility, consideration, and sacrifice. The church members, too, practice [[God]]’s love and preach it wherever they are. | The missionaries who have completed their education at the [[Church of God Theological Seminary]] are sent to various places in Korea and abroad to deliver the words of the [[Bible]] consistently, and they follow Christ’s teachings such as love, humility, consideration, and sacrifice. The church members, too, practice [[God]]’s love and preach it wherever they are. | ||
The Church of God began its mission in Korea in 1964, and paved the way for preaching overseas by establishing the Church of God in three countries overseas in 1997. Within half a century after its establishment, the Church of God has rapidly grown to 7, | The Church of God began its mission in Korea in 1964, and paved the way for preaching overseas by establishing the Church of God in three countries overseas in 1997. Within half a century after its establishment, the Church of God has rapidly grown to 7,800 churches in 175 countries with 3.3 million members. | ||
==Church of God’s Mission for Evangelism== | ==Church of God’s Mission for Evangelism== | ||
The reason the Church of God preaches the gospel throughout the world is to fulfill the holy mission from Christ. | The reason the Church of God preaches the gospel throughout the world is to fulfill the holy mission from Christ. | ||
{{quote5 |내용=Then Jesus came to them and said, “'''All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you'''. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” |출처=[https://www. | {{quote5 |내용=Then Jesus came to them and said, “'''All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you'''. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A18-20&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Matthew 28:18–20]}} | ||
{{그림|Ahnsahnghong_안상홍님.jpg|정렬=오른쪽섬네일|너비=320px| 타이틀=[[Ahnsahnghong|Christ Ahnsahnghong]] restored the truth of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]]}} | {{그림|Ahnsahnghong_안상홍님.jpg|정렬=오른쪽섬네일|너비=320px| 타이틀=[[Ahnsahnghong|Christ Ahnsahnghong]] restored the truth of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]]}} | ||
Today, there are many [[Church|churches]] in each country, but it is difficult to find one that succeeds the early Church that kept the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] established by Jesus. As the church became secularized for a long time, the truth of the new covenant has disappeared and people no longer follow the truth. | Today, there are many [[Church|churches]] in each country, but it is difficult to find one that succeeds the early Church that kept the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] established by Jesus. As the church became secularized for a long time, the truth of the new covenant has disappeared and people no longer follow the truth. | ||
Jesus Christ established the law of the '''new covenant''' and preached [[Gospel of the Kingdom|the gospel of the kingdom of heaven]] for the salvation of mankind.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | Jesus Christ established the law of the '''new covenant''' and preached [[Gospel of the Kingdom|the gospel of the kingdom of heaven]] for the salvation of mankind.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+4%3A23&version=NIV |title=Matthew 4:23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> And He asked His disciples to go to all people in the world and preach the gospel to them. Following the teachings of Jesus, the early Church kept the truth of the [[Gospel and the New Covenant|new covenant]] and preached it, including the [[Sabbath]], the [[Passover]], and the [[The Feasts of God|seven feasts in three times]]. | ||
However, after the Apostolic Age, the church gradually became secularized and lost the truth of the new covenant as they had adopted the pagan custom. Through the 16th-century religious reformation, the church managed to accomplish the religious reformation, such as restoring freedom of faith, but they still fail to find the truth of the early Church established by Jesus. There are now many churches in the world, but it is difficult to find one that fully inherits the original form of the faith of the early Church. | However, after the Apostolic Age, the church gradually became secularized and lost the truth of the new covenant as they had adopted the pagan custom. Through the 16th-century religious reformation, the church managed to accomplish the religious reformation, such as restoring freedom of faith, but they still fail to find the truth of the early Church established by Jesus. There are now many churches in the world, but it is difficult to find one that fully inherits the original form of the faith of the early Church. | ||
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|Achieving [[Church of God Last Religious Reformation|complete religious reformation]] by restoring the truth of the early Church<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/318953 |title=[Special Feature ● Luther's 500 Years of Religious Reformation - Church of God and Truth in the Bible] 2.7 Million World Mission Society Church of God Saints' 'Grand Chorus' |website=Monthly JoongAng |publisher= |date=November 17, 2017 |quote= }}</ref> | |Achieving [[Church of God Last Religious Reformation|complete religious reformation]] by restoring the truth of the early Church<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/318953 |title=[Special Feature ● Luther's 500 Years of Religious Reformation - Church of God and Truth in the Bible] 2.7 Million World Mission Society Church of God Saints' 'Grand Chorus' |website=Monthly JoongAng |publisher= |date=November 17, 2017 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
|Accomplishing the world evangelism, which is the mission commanded by Christ<ref name="마28">{{Cite web |url=https://www. | |Accomplishing the world evangelism, which is the mission commanded by Christ<ref name="마28">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A18-20&version=NIV |title=Matthew 28:18–20 |publisher= |quote= }} </ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A8&version=NIV |title=Acts 1:8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
|Making this world a happy place for everyone through [[The Church of God’s Community Service Activities|volunteer services]] that contain God's love<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | |Making this world a happy place for everyone through [[The Church of God’s Community Service Activities|volunteer services]] that contain God's love<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A7-8&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV |title=1 John 4:7–8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://weekly.donga.com/3/all/11/1948497/1 |title=A Step to World’s Happiness for Family, Neighbors, and Whole Mankind |website=Weekly DongA |publisher= |date=January 16, 2020 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
|Resolving conflicts and disputes and implementing harmony in mankind | |Resolving conflicts and disputes and implementing harmony in mankind | ||
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| Keeping and preaching the new covenant, which was established by Jesus as the truth of life | | Keeping and preaching the new covenant, which was established by Jesus as the truth of life | ||
|Leading all humanity to salvation through the water of life, which the Spirit and the Bride give<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | |Leading all humanity to salvation through the water of life, which the Spirit and the Bride give<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+22%3A17&version=NIV |title=Revelation 22:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
|Making efforts to preserve the earth, which God created as the abode of humans<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kgnews.co.kr/news/article.html?no=642624 |title=Cherish 'Earth' as a Living Foundation, Church of God Runs 'Earth Day' Activities in Various Regions |website=Kyeonggi News |publisher= |date=April 27, 2021 |quote= }}</ref> | |Making efforts to preserve the earth, which God created as the abode of humans<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kgnews.co.kr/news/article.html?no=642624 |title=Cherish 'Earth' as a Living Foundation, Church of God Runs 'Earth Day' Activities in Various Regions |website=Kyeonggi News |publisher= |date=April 27, 2021 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
|Realizing peace in communities, country, and the world<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/faq/humanity-society-activities/ |title=What activities does the Church of God do for communities and humanity? |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote=Frequently Asked Questions }}</ref> | |Realizing peace in communities, country, and the world<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/faq/humanity-society-activities/ |title=What activities does the Church of God do for communities and humanity? |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote=Frequently Asked Questions }}</ref> | ||
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===Preaching the Bible-Centered Gospel=== | ===Preaching the Bible-Centered Gospel=== | ||
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The Bible is the scripture of truth, which testifies to the Savior and contains wisdom leading to salvation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | The Bible is the scripture of truth, which testifies to the Savior and contains wisdom leading to salvation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+3%3A15&version=NIV |title=2 Timothy 3:15 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A39&version=NIV |title=John 5:39 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> It tells us that those who follow the will of God will enter the [[Kingdom of Heaven|kingdom of heaven]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A21&version=NIV |title=Matthew 7:21 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> As [[Christian|Christians]], the members of the Church of God carry out God’s will and also preach God’s will, centering on the Bible, so that people can correctly know the truth and live a proper life of faith. | ||
Additionally, they put God’s love into practice with bright greetings, kind words and good deeds, concession and consideration, as they have learned from God, who set an example of humility, servanthood, and sacrifice. Those who have fully learned the words of the Bible and come to have faith in the Savior in the Age of the Holy Spirit are to be [[Baptism|baptized]], which is a sign of salvation, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in accordance with the teachings of Jesus.<ref name="마28" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | Additionally, they put God’s love into practice with bright greetings, kind words and good deeds, concession and consideration, as they have learned from God, who set an example of humility, servanthood, and sacrifice. Those who have fully learned the words of the Bible and come to have faith in the Savior in the Age of the Holy Spirit are to be [[Baptism|baptized]], which is a sign of salvation, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in accordance with the teachings of Jesus.<ref name="마28" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+3%3A21&version=NIV |title=1 Peter 3:21 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Overseas Mission=== | ===Overseas Mission=== | ||
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Publications are less constrained by time and space when they are used. The Church of God spreads the love of God [[Elohim]] in various places of the global village through publications. The Publication Mission Center of the Church of God produces and distributes various types of publications and printed materials for the gospel, such as the Truth Books written by Christ Ahnsahnghong,<ref>''《[[The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life]]》, 《[[Visitors From the Angelic World]]》, 《[[The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ]]》, 《[[The Last Plagues and the Seal of God]]》, 《[[The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the Gospel]]》, 《[[Explanations of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit]]》''</ref> books of sermons that deliver God's word, and collections of essays by the members, and collections of children's stories. These publications are translated into more than 60 languages from popular languages such as English, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi to indigenous languages such as Kashi, Gujarati, Chewa, and Swahili, for spreading the gospel to every corner of the world where communication is not smooth. | Publications are less constrained by time and space when they are used. The Church of God spreads the love of God [[Elohim]] in various places of the global village through publications. The Publication Mission Center of the Church of God produces and distributes various types of publications and printed materials for the gospel, such as the Truth Books written by Christ Ahnsahnghong,<ref>''《[[The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life]]》, 《[[Visitors From the Angelic World]]》, 《[[The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ]]》, 《[[The Last Plagues and the Seal of God]]》, 《[[The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the Gospel]]》, 《[[Explanations of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit]]》''</ref> books of sermons that deliver God's word, and collections of essays by the members, and collections of children's stories. These publications are translated into more than 60 languages from popular languages such as English, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi to indigenous languages such as Kashi, Gujarati, Chewa, and Swahili, for spreading the gospel to every corner of the world where communication is not smooth. | ||
===Video Sermons=== | ===Video Sermons=== | ||
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The Church of God holds the General Assembly in the first month of the sacred calendar every year (around March–April by the solar calendar). The pastoral staff from all around the world conclude last year's gospel, share visions and goals for the new year, and renew their mindset. In 2019, the pastoral staff confirmed their role and the value of the truth through the Worldwide Pastoral Forum. They discussed how they could lead the members and citizens to live a happy family life through the [[Global Conference on Happy Family]].<ref>{{인용 |url=https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-family/ |title=Global Conference on Happy Family |publisher= |date=April 6, 2019 |author= |quote= |website=WATV.org}}</ref> Through the [https://watv.org/arise-shine-global-bible-seminar-2019/ Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2019], they took time to testify about God Elohim and share messages about the importance of the truth of the new covenant, through the presentations from eight pastoral staff members from five countries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/2019-global-pastoral-forum/ |title=2019 Global Pastoral Forum |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date=April 1, 2019 |quote= }}</ref> | The Church of God holds the General Assembly in the first month of the sacred calendar every year (around March–April by the solar calendar). The pastoral staff from all around the world conclude last year's gospel, share visions and goals for the new year, and renew their mindset. In 2019, the pastoral staff confirmed their role and the value of the truth through the Worldwide Pastoral Forum. They discussed how they could lead the members and citizens to live a happy family life through the [[Global Conference on Happy Family]].<ref>{{인용 |url=https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-family/ |title=Global Conference on Happy Family |publisher= |date=April 6, 2019 |author= |quote= |website=WATV.org}}</ref> Through the [https://watv.org/arise-shine-global-bible-seminar-2019/ Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2019], they took time to testify about God Elohim and share messages about the importance of the truth of the new covenant, through the presentations from eight pastoral staff members from five countries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/2019-global-pastoral-forum/ |title=2019 Global Pastoral Forum |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date=April 1, 2019 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
They also held the [[ | They also held the [[Global Leadership Conference for the Female Pastoral Staff]], who participate in missionary work by taking care of the church. Female pastoral staff from 52 countries gathered and discussed the basic attitudes of prophets such as consideration and servanthood.<ref>{{인용 |url=https://watv.org/global-leadership-conference-for-the-women-pastoral-staff/ |title=Global Leadership Conference for the Female Pastoral Staff |publisher= |date=April 27, 2019 |author= |quote= |website=WATV.org}}</ref> At the [https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-church/ Happy Church Global Conference], they shared their knowledge and experiences about how to make a happy church. | ||
=== [https://www.wmcts.org/index.asp '''Church of God Theological Seminary''']=== | === [https://www.wmcts.org/index.asp '''Church of God Theological Seminary''']=== | ||
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==Related videos== | ==Related videos== | ||
*'''Church of God Shines the Light on the Whole World''' | *'''Church of God Shines the Light on the Whole World''' | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||