The Reason Jesus Came Into the World: Difference between revisions

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==Records of the Reason Why Jesus Came==

[[File:Good shepherd 02b close.jpg|thumb|200px|''The Good Shepherd,'' a mural in the [https://www.catacombesancallisto.it/it/index.php Catacombs of Saint Callixtus], Rome, 3rd century: Jesus came to give life to the sheep (God’s people).]]

The [[Bible]] bears witness to who God is—[[Christ]] who came into this world. In the [https://churchofgod.wiki/en/The_New_Testament#The_Gospels Gospels], Jesus Himself explained the reason for His coming, and the writers of the New Testament also recorded it. Even in the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]], written long before His birth, the purpose of His coming was already foretold.

The [[Bible]] bears witness to who God is—[[Christ]], who came into this world. In the [https://churchofgod.wiki/en/The_New_Testament#The_Gospels Gospels], Jesus Himself explained the reason for His coming, and the writers of the New Testament also recorded it. Even in the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]], written long before His birth, the purpose of His coming was already foretold.

===Words of Jesus===

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===Promise of Eternal Life and the Kingdom of Heaven===

[[File:Peter Paul Rubens - Expulsion from the Garden of Eden - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb| ''Expulsion from the Garden of Eden,'' Peter Paul Rubens, 1620: Adam and Eve were banished from Eden for their sin.]]

The story of Eden in [[Genesis]] is a parable revealing the spiritual principles of the soul.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013%3A34-35&version=NIV|title=Matthew 13:34-35|quote= }}</ref> In the Garden of Eden, [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] were tempted by the serpent (the devil) and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden. As a result, they came to die.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%202%3A16-17&version=NIV|title=Genesis 2:16-17|quote= }}</ref> Because of this original sin, all people born into this world are subject to death. However, in Eden the way to life was hidden—namely, the ''tree of life''. God placed [[Angel|cherubim]] and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life so that sinners could not eat from it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203%3A1-24&version=NIV|title=Genesis 3:1-24|quote= }}</ref> Only God can open the way to the tree of life, the way to eternal life. Therefore, to save humankind—destined to die after eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil—God Himself had to bring the tree of life.

The story of Eden in [[Genesis]] is a parable revealing the spiritual principles of the soul.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013%3A34-35&version=NIV|title=Matthew 13:34-35|quote= }}</ref> In the Garden of Eden, [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] were tempted by the serpent (the devil) and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden. As a result, they came to die.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%202%3A16-17&version=NIV|title=Genesis 2:16-17|quote= }}</ref> Because of this original sin, all people born into this world are subject to death. However, in Eden, the way to life was hidden—namely, the ''tree of life''. God placed [[Angel|cherubim]] and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life so that sinners could not eat from it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203%3A1-24&version=NIV|title=Genesis 3:1-24|quote= }}</ref> Only God can open the way to the tree of life, the way to eternal life. Therefore, to save humankind—destined to die after eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil—God Himself had to bring the tree of life.

{{quote5 |내용= “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; '''I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'''” |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10&version=NIV John 10:10]}}

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===Restoration of the New Covenant Truth===

[[File:William Dyce (1806-1864) - David in the Wilderness - NG 2409 - National Galleries of Scotland.jpg|thumb| ''David in the Wilderness'', William Dyce, 1860: God prophesied that He would become a shepherd like David and gather the scattered flock.]]

After [[The Ascension of Jesus|Jesus’ ascension]], the condition of the world that had lost the truth is described in Revelation as God’s people being taken captive in ''spiritual Babylon''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2018%3A2-4&version=NIV|title=Revelation 18:2-4|quote= }}</ref> The [[Ezekiel (Bible)|book of Ezekiel]] likewise records that there were many false shepherds but no true shepherd, so the sheep were scattered and became food for wild animals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2034%3A5-8&version=NIV|title=Ezekiel 34:5-8|quote= }}</ref> In this prophecy, the true shepherd who would gather God’s people—represented as sheep—lead them back to their homeland, and feed them with good pasture is '''the spiritual King [[David]]''', that is, '''God Himself'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2034%3A10-16%2C%2023&version=NIV|title=Ezekiel 34:10-16, 23|quote= }}</ref> For this reason, the prophet [[Hosea]] foretold that in the last days the people who had been separated from God would ''seek David their king'' and receive God’s grace.

After [[The Ascension of Jesus|Jesus’ ascension]], the condition of the world that had lost the truth is described in Revelation as God’s people being taken captive in ''spiritual Babylon''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2018%3A2-4&version=NIV|title=Revelation 18:2-4|quote= }}</ref> The [[Ezekiel (Bible)|book of Ezekiel]] likewise records that there were many false shepherds but no true shepherd, so the sheep were scattered and became food for wild animals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2034%3A5-8&version=NIV|title=Ezekiel 34:5-8|quote= }}</ref> In this prophecy, the true shepherd who would gather God’s people—represented as sheep—lead them back to their homeland, and feed them with good pasture is '''the spiritual King [[David]]''', that is, '''God Himself'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2034%3A10-16%2C%2023&version=NIV|title=Ezekiel 34:10-16, 23|quote= }}</ref> For this reason, the prophet [[Hosea]] foretold that in the last days the people who had been separated from God would ''seek David, their king'' and receive God’s grace.

{{quote5 |내용=Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God and '''David''' their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to his blessings in the last days.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+3%3A5&version=NIV Hosea 3:5]}}

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{{quote5 |내용=The '''Spirit and the bride''' say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the '''water of life'''.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+22%3A17&version=NIV Revelation 22:17]}}

The Bride represents the Heavenly Jerusalem—our spiritual Mother.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Revelation 21:9–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A26&version=NIV |title=Galatians 4:26 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Two thousand years ago, one of the reasons Jesus came was to reveal the spiritual Father.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017%3A3-6&version=NIV|title=John 17:3-6|quote= }}</ref> In the last days, the Second Coming Christ – that is, God the Father – comes to grant salvation and to ~~makes~~ His people know who God the [[Mother, the Source of Life|Mother, the source of life]], is. This truth is also shown in the prophecy of [[Elijah]] in the Old Testament.

The Bride represents the Heavenly Jerusalem—our spiritual Mother.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Revelation 21:9–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A26&version=NIV |title=Galatians 4:26 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Two thousand years ago, one of the reasons Jesus came was to reveal the spiritual Father.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017%3A3-6&version=NIV|title=John 17:3-6|quote= }}</ref> In the last days, the Second Coming Christ – that is, God the Father – comes to grant salvation and to make His people know who God the [[Mother, the Source of Life|Mother, the source of life]], is. This truth is also shown in the prophecy of [[Elijah]] in the Old Testament.

One of [[The Mission of Elijah|Elijah’s missions]] was to testify about the [[Messiah]] who would come after him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2040%3A3-11&version=NIV|title=Isaiah 40:3-11|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%203%3A1&version=NIV|title=Malachi 3:1|quote= }}</ref> Two thousand years ago, [[John the Baptist]] fulfilled this role by testifying that Jesus, who came after him, was the Christ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201%3A23-34&version=NIV|title=John 1:23-34|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2011%3A10-14&version=NIV|title=Matthew 11:10-14|quote= }}</ref> Likewise, the Second Coming Christ is prophesied to come as the spiritual Elijah before the last judgment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%204%3A1-6&version=NIV|title=Malachi 4:1-6|quote= }}</ref> As the one who carries out Elijah’s mission, the Second Coming Christ reveals to humanity the [[Heavenly Mother]]—the Savior who appears after Him. Together, [[God the Father and God the Mother]] teach the truth of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life, granting salvation to humankind.

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 ==Records of the Reason Why Jesus Came==
 [[File:Good shepherd 02b close.jpg|thumb|200px|''The Good Shepherd,'' a mural in the [https://www.catacombesancallisto.it/it/index.php Catacombs of Saint Callixtus], Rome, 3rd century: Jesus came to give life to the sheep (God’s people).]]
-The [[Bible]] bears witness to who God is—[[Christ]] who came into this world. In the [https://churchofgod.wiki/en/The_New_Testament#The_Gospels Gospels], Jesus Himself explained the reason for His coming, and the writers of the New Testament also recorded it. Even in the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]], written long before His birth, the purpose of His coming was already foretold.
+The [[Bible]] bears witness to who God is—[[Christ]], who came into this world. In the [https://churchofgod.wiki/en/The_New_Testament#The_Gospels Gospels], Jesus Himself explained the reason for His coming, and the writers of the New Testament also recorded it. Even in the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]], written long before His birth, the purpose of His coming was already foretold.
 ===Words of Jesus===
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 ===Promise of Eternal Life and the Kingdom of Heaven===
 [[File:Peter Paul Rubens - Expulsion from the Garden of Eden - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb| ''Expulsion from the Garden of Eden,'' Peter Paul Rubens, 1620: Adam and Eve were banished from Eden for their sin.]]
-The story of Eden in [[Genesis]] is a parable revealing the spiritual principles of the soul.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013%3A34-35&version=NIV|title=Matthew 13:34-35|quote= }}</ref> In the Garden of Eden, [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] were tempted by the serpent (the devil) and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden. As a result, they came to die.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%202%3A16-17&version=NIV|title=Genesis 2:16-17|quote= }}</ref> Because of this original sin, all people born into this world are subject to death. However, in Eden the way to life was hidden—namely, the ''tree of life''. God placed [[Angel|cherubim]] and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life so that sinners could not eat from it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203%3A1-24&version=NIV|title=Genesis 3:1-24|quote= }}</ref> Only God can open the way to the tree of life, the way to eternal life. Therefore, to save humankind—destined to die after eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil—God Himself had to bring the tree of life.
+The story of Eden in [[Genesis]] is a parable revealing the spiritual principles of the soul.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013%3A34-35&version=NIV|title=Matthew 13:34-35|quote= }}</ref> In the Garden of Eden, [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] were tempted by the serpent (the devil) and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden. As a result, they came to die.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%202%3A16-17&version=NIV|title=Genesis 2:16-17|quote= }}</ref> Because of this original sin, all people born into this world are subject to death. However, in Eden, the way to life was hidden—namely, the ''tree of life''. God placed [[Angel|cherubim]] and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life so that sinners could not eat from it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203%3A1-24&version=NIV|title=Genesis 3:1-24|quote= }}</ref> Only God can open the way to the tree of life, the way to eternal life. Therefore, to save humankind—destined to die after eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil—God Himself had to bring the tree of life.
 {{quote5 |내용= “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; '''I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'''” |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10&version=NIV John 10:10]}}
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 ===Restoration of the New Covenant Truth===
 [[File:William Dyce (1806-1864) - David in the Wilderness - NG 2409 - National Galleries of Scotland.jpg|thumb| ''David in the Wilderness'', William Dyce, 1860: God prophesied that He would become a shepherd like David and gather the scattered flock.]]
-After [[The Ascension of Jesus|Jesus’ ascension]], the condition of the world that had lost the truth is described in Revelation as God’s people being taken captive in ''spiritual Babylon''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2018%3A2-4&version=NIV|title=Revelation 18:2-4|quote= }}</ref> The [[Ezekiel (Bible)|book of Ezekiel]] likewise records that there were many false shepherds but no true shepherd, so the sheep were scattered and became food for wild animals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2034%3A5-8&version=NIV|title=Ezekiel 34:5-8|quote= }}</ref> In this prophecy, the true shepherd who would gather God’s people—represented as sheep—lead them back to their homeland, and feed them with good pasture is '''the spiritual King [[David]]''', that is, '''God Himself'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2034%3A10-16%2C%2023&version=NIV|title=Ezekiel 34:10-16, 23|quote= }}</ref> For this reason, the prophet [[Hosea]] foretold that in the last days the people who had been separated from God would ''seek David their king'' and receive God’s grace.
+After [[The Ascension of Jesus|Jesus’ ascension]], the condition of the world that had lost the truth is described in Revelation as God’s people being taken captive in ''spiritual Babylon''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2018%3A2-4&version=NIV|title=Revelation 18:2-4|quote= }}</ref> The [[Ezekiel (Bible)|book of Ezekiel]] likewise records that there were many false shepherds but no true shepherd, so the sheep were scattered and became food for wild animals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2034%3A5-8&version=NIV|title=Ezekiel 34:5-8|quote= }}</ref> In this prophecy, the true shepherd who would gather God’s people—represented as sheep—lead them back to their homeland, and feed them with good pasture is '''the spiritual King [[David]]''', that is, '''God Himself'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2034%3A10-16%2C%2023&version=NIV|title=Ezekiel 34:10-16, 23|quote= }}</ref> For this reason, the prophet [[Hosea]] foretold that in the last days the people who had been separated from God would ''seek David, their king'' and receive God’s grace.
 {{quote5 |내용=Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God and '''David''' their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to his blessings in the last days.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+3%3A5&version=NIV Hosea 3:5]}}
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 {{quote5 |내용=The '''Spirit and the bride''' say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the '''water of life'''.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+22%3A17&version=NIV Revelation 22:17]}}
-The Bride represents the Heavenly Jerusalem—our spiritual Mother.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Revelation 21:9–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A26&version=NIV |title=Galatians 4:26 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Two thousand years ago, one of the reasons Jesus came was to reveal the spiritual Father.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017%3A3-6&version=NIV|title=John 17:3-6|quote= }}</ref> In the last days, the Second Coming Christ – that is, God the Father – comes to grant salvation and to makes His people know who God the [[Mother, the Source of Life|Mother, the source of life]], is. This truth is also shown in the prophecy of [[Elijah]] in the Old Testament.
+The Bride represents the Heavenly Jerusalem—our spiritual Mother.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Revelation 21:9–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A26&version=NIV |title=Galatians 4:26 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Two thousand years ago, one of the reasons Jesus came was to reveal the spiritual Father.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017%3A3-6&version=NIV|title=John 17:3-6|quote= }}</ref> In the last days, the Second Coming Christ – that is, God the Father – comes to grant salvation and to make His people know who God the [[Mother, the Source of Life|Mother, the source of life]], is. This truth is also shown in the prophecy of [[Elijah]] in the Old Testament.
 One of [[The Mission of Elijah|Elijah’s missions]] was to testify about the [[Messiah]] who would come after him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2040%3A3-11&version=NIV|title=Isaiah 40:3-11|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%203%3A1&version=NIV|title=Malachi 3:1|quote= }}</ref> Two thousand years ago, [[John the Baptist]] fulfilled this role by testifying that Jesus, who came after him, was the Christ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201%3A23-34&version=NIV|title=John 1:23-34|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2011%3A10-14&version=NIV|title=Matthew 11:10-14|quote= }}</ref> Likewise, the Second Coming Christ is prophesied to come as the spiritual Elijah before the last judgment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%204%3A1-6&version=NIV|title=Malachi 4:1-6|quote= }}</ref> As the one who carries out Elijah’s mission, the Second Coming Christ reveals to humanity the [[Heavenly Mother]]—the Savior who appears after Him. Together, [[God the Father and God the Mother]] teach the truth of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life, granting salvation to humankind.