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Apostle Paul realized the value of the gospel that leads mankind to heaven, cherished the mission of preaching the gospel,<ref name=":62">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+15%3A16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Romans 15:16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Thessalonians+2%3A3-4&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Thessalonians 2:3–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and awakened church members to the importance of the gospel whenever he wrote to each church.<ref>Chapter 31 The Regulations of the New Covenant, ''THE MYSTERY OF GOD AND THE SPRING OF THE WATER OF LIFE'', Ahnsahnghong, pg. 199, Melchizedek Pub. Co., Ltd</ref> The blessings contained in the gospel are recorded in the [[book of Ephesians]]. | Apostle Paul realized the value of the gospel that leads mankind to heaven, cherished the mission of preaching the gospel,<ref name=":62">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+15%3A16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Romans 15:16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Thessalonians+2%3A3-4&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Thessalonians 2:3–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and awakened church members to the importance of the gospel whenever he wrote to each church.<ref>Chapter 31 The Regulations of the New Covenant, ''THE MYSTERY OF GOD AND THE SPRING OF THE WATER OF LIFE'', Ahnsahnghong, pg. 199, Melchizedek Pub. Co., Ltd</ref> The blessings contained in the gospel are recorded in the [[book of Ephesians]]. | ||
{{quote5 |내용=In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. |출처=[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Ephesians+3%3A4-6&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Ephesians 3:4–6]}} | {{quote5 |내용=In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the '''gospel''' the Gentiles are '''heirs''' together with Israel, '''members''' together '''of one body''', and '''sharers''' together '''in the promise''' in Christ Jesus. |출처=[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Ephesians+3%3A4-6&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Ephesians 3:4–6]}} | ||
It is written that even the Gentiles who do not know God can become heirs, members of one body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus, through the gospel. This means that we will become God’s heirs and receive the kingdom of heaven as an inheritance,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+8%3A16-18&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Romans 8:16–18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Daniel+7%3A17-18&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Daniel 7:17–18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Corinthians+2%3A6-9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Corinthians 2:6–9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> become members of [[Christ]]’s body,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Corinthians+12%3A27&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Corinthians 12:27 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and live forever in the kingdom of heaven by receiving the promise of eternal life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+John+2%3A25&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 John 2:25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+22%3A1-6&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 22:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Passover of the new covenant, which is the core truth of the gospel, contains all these blessings. Since the bread and wine of the New Covenant Passover represent God’s flesh and blood, we can inherit the flesh and blood of God through the Passover and become God’s children, that is, God's heirs. At the same time, we become one body in Christ and become members of Christ’s body.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Corinthians+10%3A16-17&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Corinthians 10:16–17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Passover also contains the promise of eternal life.<ref name=":42" /> | It is written that even the Gentiles who do not know God can become heirs, members of one body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus, through the gospel. This means that we will become God’s heirs and receive the kingdom of heaven as an inheritance,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Romans+8%3A16-18&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Romans 8:16–18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Daniel+7%3A17-18&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Daniel 7:17–18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Corinthians+2%3A6-9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Corinthians 2:6–9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> become members of [[Christ]]’s body,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Corinthians+12%3A27&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Corinthians 12:27 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and live forever in the kingdom of heaven by receiving the promise of eternal life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+John+2%3A25&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 John 2:25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+22%3A1-6&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 22:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Passover of the new covenant, which is the core truth of the gospel, contains all these blessings. Since the bread and wine of the New Covenant Passover represent God’s flesh and blood, we can inherit the flesh and blood of God through the Passover and become God’s children, that is, God's heirs. At the same time, we become one body in Christ and become members of Christ’s body.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Corinthians+10%3A16-17&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Corinthians 10:16–17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Passover also contains the promise of eternal life.<ref name=":42" /> | ||