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How to get over a crush

I live in a major city, I left the church 2 years ago having been in te church for 1 year. I occasionally see members preaching even 30 minutes from the church location. I hadva crush on a lady but the church doesn't permit guys from talking to women inside, so I never had much opportunity to talk to her. But recently I saw her preaching with a member in a location I frequently go by and it was the first time I had a conversation with her. She even remembered me. But I was explaining to her why I left between the guys trying to someone control me and the love bombing, not to mention censoring outside information. What is interesting is despite her being in the church for over 3 years I dont think she is fully gone unlike most members. She just need a bit of reasoning. I know she is devoted given the amount of time spent but it still bothers me seeing her that way. I would even consider going back to try and get her out but those people genuinely irritate me with fake love bs.

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u/Own_Pea_3191 — 3 days ago
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Perth SCJ Leader John Discourages Members From Doing Their Own Research on the Lee Man-hee Case (Leaked Audio)

Listening to this recording, John doesn't want members looking into Lee Man-hee's case for themselves. Instead, they're told to rely on what they're being told. I honestly don't understand that mindset. Why shouldn't people research the facts for themselves and come to their own conclusions? If the truth is on your side, there shouldn't be any fear of people looking at the evidence. People don't need to go through one person to get answers. I really don't know who this John guy thinks he is. To be honest, I wasn't even going to say anything publicly, but at this point I don't really care anymore. Esther K, I genuinely tried so many times to help you leave this church because I beleive it wasn't a healthy place to be. You never wanted to hear it. But regardless, thank you for the recording.

u/LingonberryOk5278 — 6 days ago
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Help Raise Awareness About WMSCOG: Support Those Seeking to Leave

A friend of mine, along with a dedicated team of advocates, started this petition to help bring awareness to the recruitment tactics and experiences associated with the WMSCOG (World Mission Society Church of God).

Over the years, many former members and concerned families have shared their stories. Some describe feeling manipulated, isolated, pressured, or fearful of leaving. Others have spoken about loved ones being recruited during vulnerable times, particularly on college campuses.

Recently, a young man shared a video about wanting to leave WMSCOG but being afraid of what might happen if he does. To anyone who has had personal experience with WMSCOG, whether you are a former member, a family member, or someone who has supported a loved one through leaving, your insight could make a real difference.

If you have constructive advice, words of encouragement, or resources that helped you or someone you know, please consider sharing them. Hearing from people who have walked a similar path can remind someone that they are not facing these challenges alone.

These are just a few of the testimonies from people who support this petition,

"I am concerned my young adult might be likely to fall prey to their manipulative tactics. I will do my best to get through to her. But, I want there to be awareness so that her peers are not victims of these scams." - Madhura

"I'm all for freedom of speech, but it's unsettling and unfortunate how many religious organizations take advantage of it. Forcing these groups to be transparent about what they intend can help so many people make informed opinions and choices on their own. I am in total support of this and hope it gets to see some light!" - Joshua

"College is a time of great change and exploration for young impressionable minds. Protections should be in place to ensure these young minds do not fall prey to manipulation into rigid, dangerous structures. I believe this act will do that." - Therese

Whether you agree with the petition or simply believe people deserve informed consent and the freedom to make decisions without coercion, please take a moment to read it, share it, and help raise awareness.

If you or someone you know is trying to leave WMSCOG and is feeling afraid, know that there are people and communities who understand what you're going through and want to help.

Together, we can encourage open conversation, support those seeking to leave, and help others recognize potential warning signs before becoming involved.

#Awareness #WMSCOG #ReligiousAbuseAwareness #SupportSurvivors #InformedChoice #CollegeSafety #ProtectTheVulnerable

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u/Christ_Over_Cults — 6 days ago
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Question

Is it a common practice within the World Mission Society Church of God for a deacon to spread rumors about an ex-member?

If such behavior occurs, do the pastor or elders report it to the head offics?

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u/Informal-Echidna-261 — 9 days ago
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Korean Cult Infiltration: A Pastor's Inside Story (Shincheonji Atlanta)

In this video, I got to interview a pastor whose church was infiltrated by SCJ, Pastor Tony.

Thankfully, Tony didn't lose any of his congregation members to SCJ, and has a background in apologetics. So, he decided to meet up with some of the leaders in SCJ, debate them, and drive them away.

https://youtu.be/RxEUZT9FK20?si=RX5pyrMGiRL6T5J8

u/QuestionsAboutSCJ — 10 days ago
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"Church of Fraud. Our Interview with Mitch", Playing in Traffic, 16 Jun 2026 [0:57:53] "This is our 100th episode! We had the pleasure of speaking with Mitch-a former leader of wmscog who recently visited South Korea. He talks about what it's like now in Korea & how they reacted to Americans comin…"

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u/CultPodcastsBot — 10 days ago
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About the 144,000

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When you talk to someone about what the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) teaches, you can completely dismantle their claims about the 144,000 by using a very simple, airtight argument. The WMSCOG pushes a strict boundary wall, telling people that the 144,000 is a literal, exact number of their own members who are physically saved the ones who will be the best performers by keeping their specific doctrines, like their version of the Passover ir by bearing much fruit for mother. They want you to read it in a flat, modern, Western way. But if we let the Bible interpret the Bible, we can show them how their idea does not harmonize at all with what John actually writes. Here is how you can break it down simply, exactly how you would say it:

In **Revelation 7:4**, John says, *"And I heard the number of those who were sealed: one hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel."*

If the WMSCOG wants to argue that this 144,000 is a literal, exact number, then they have a massive textual problem. To let the Bible interpret the Bible, we have to look at how a census worked in the Old Testament. In **Numbers 1** and **Numbers 26**, God tells Moses how to count the people, and the rules were strict: you only counted adult, physical, Jewish men of military age (20 years and older) who could fight in battle. Women and children were completely left out.

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urthermore, you can have them turn to Revelation 14:4, which describes this exact same group in more detail, explicitly stating, *"These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins."* If the WMSCOG forces a literal interpretation of the 144,000 in Revelation 7, they are textually forced to make it literal in Revelation 14 as well. This means the group cannot consist of a modern, mixed-gender church congregation. By the Bible’s own descriptive parameters, a strictly literal 144,000 must only consist of adult, unmarried, celibate Jewish males of military age. Their literal interpretation automatically disqualifies all the women, children, and married families in their own organization.

The real knockout blow is that the 144,000 is not a separate or exclusive group at all. John is using a specific literary device here called the **Heard/Seen Template**. It is the exact same mechanic he uses in Revelation 5. In that chapter, John hears about the majestic Lion of the tribe of Judah, but when he turns around to look, he actually sees a slaughtered Lamb. The Lion and the Lamb are not two different animals; they are two different descriptions of the exact same person, Jesus. The exact same thing is happening here in Revelation 7. In verse 4, John hears a localized, nationalistic image: a strict, Jewish army of 144,000 drafted for battle.

But look at the immediate shift in verse 9 when John actually turns his head to look: *"After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues."* The moment John shifts his gaze to see the physical manifestation of the army he just heard about, he sees an international crowd that cannot be numbered. The 144,000 Jewish warriors *are* the multi-ethnic global assembly. It is the exact same corporate group, just viewed through two different lenses. John hears the Old Covenant expectation of a military remnant, but he turns and sees the New Covenant reality of a global harvest.

By identifying the global multitude as the true materialization of the 144,000, the text shows that the authentic Israel of God has been structurally expanded by the breath (*Ruach*) of the Messiah. The text completely flattens any ethnic or physical boundary walls. The 144,000 and the Great Multitude are the one, unified, uncorrupted Israel of God—the completed New Creation humanity, standing in white priestly robes before the throne, not an exclusive badge for a modern organization.

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u/GangarDx — 11 days ago
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Root of david Deception

What is this study they call "the church established by the root of David"? Simply put, it is a study designed to convince you that this single organization has the only correct teaching because it was established by a "second coming" figure or modern-day apostle. History repeats itself: whenever an organization proclaims they are "THE TRUTH," people suffer. We saw this in the Dark Ages, where a single universal church claimed sole authority over scripture, leading to trauma, death, and psychological damage. Today’s organizations do the same, preying on people’s spiritual thirst.

They start by asking, "With so many interpretations, how can we know which church to believe?" But where does the Bible say salvation depends on an organization's correct interpretation? If it did, God would have failed for 2000 years. The Bible actually says that whoever believes in the Father and the Son has life everlasting (John 6:40, 47) and that the Holy Spirit is the one who leads us into all truth (John 16:13), not a corporate entity.True salvation is evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit and a transformed heart (Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 1:13). For the WMSCOG, this isn't enough; they want you to work for them like a 9-to-5 job to earn something that was already freely given.

The Reality of the "Sealed Scroll"

​The WMSCOG uses Revelation 5:1-7 to claim that the "sealed scroll" in God’s hand is the Bible itself—spiritually sealed so that no one can understand it until their "Root of David" arrives in the last days. However, John’s symbolism is drawn directly from the Old Testament. To understand the scroll, we must look at the "Source." ​In Ezekiel 2:9-10, we see a scroll written on both sides containing "lamentations, mourning, and woe." This is a Covenant Lawsuit against a rebellious nation. Similarly, Zechariah 5:1-4 describes a flying scroll containing curses against those who break the Law, and its measurements match the porch of Solomon’s Temple (1 Kings 6:3). This means the judgment is proclaimed from the Holy of Holies. This is the "Book of the Law" mentioned in Deuteronomy 31:26, placed beside the Ark as a "testimony against Israel." The WMSCOG tries to link this to blessings in Hosea 3:5, but this prophecy is literally about Jesus when he came to Israel in Israel's last days as a corporate nation. The last days were during the days of the Apostles (Acts 2:16–17) (Hebrews 1:1–2).

But the context of Revelation 5 is a judicial audit. It is the finalized and completed case against apostate Israel for the very sins Jesus accused the religious leaders of being: false swearers and thieves (Matthew 21:13, Matthew 23). On top of this, Jesus himself prophesied that those who rejected him would receive the full cup of stored-up wrath (Matthew 24:34, Mark 13:30, and Luke 21:32), and recompense for every sin committed from Abel to Zechariah would come in the generation of Christ (Matthew 23:32-36). And if you really read your Bible, Jesus uses the same wording of "the generation" to refer to the current one he was living in, as he used for the unbelieving Hebrews that died in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 1:35), which fits with the prophecy of the song of Moses Deuteronomy 32, meaning all covenant curses would fall on the Jesus-rejecting Jews (Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28). And historically, in the book of Revelation as well as the recorded history of Josephus, attest to this fact. The scroll isn't a "hidden Truth of Bible" for the 20th century; because for one, that's what gnostic sects teach. It is the legal document of judgment for the Old Covenant world that was finalized in 70 AD (Hebrews 8:13).

The Timing of Worthiness: Jesus Succeeded 2,000 Years Ago

The WMSCOG claims the scroll stayed sealed until recently. But Daniel 12:4, 9 says the book was to be sealed only until "the time of the end"—the end of the Old Covenant age. Revelation 5:3 notes that no one was initially found worthy, drawing from Isaiah 29:11-12 regarding spiritual blindness.But the Gospel is that a Worthy Representative was found. Note that the words used are past tense; it has already been opened (Revelation 5:5 and 5:9). Also know that in Daniel, Gabriel told daniel to seal up the prophecies of this scroll until the end. And now the angel in John's time is telling him the opposite because the time is at hand, meaning the end (Revelation 22:10). Then tell me, did the angel command John to seal up the prophecies again? If so, please show me. If Jesus wasn't worthy to unseal the scroll until the 20th century, then His death and resurrection were incomplete. But Paul writes in Hebrews 1:1-4 and Hebrews 7:23-25 that Christ’s ministry is superior and final. He entered the Most Holy Place once for all (Hebrews 9:12), not in 1844. He didn't wait 2,000 years to become worthy; He "sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high" because the work was finished then! To suggest He wasn't worthy until the 1900s is to deny the core of the New Testament. And his work failed. This is why Christianity is plagued by fear-mongering hypocrites, because people still look forward to an end-of-the-world apocalypse where Jesus will rapture the good people and send the bad people to to this make believe hell. It's clear people who have this mindset don't read the very book they believe, but just get spoon-fed nonsense to tickle their ears, because they hate life itself. I guess Jesus didn't mean it when he said to be an overcomer; that's literally the first thing Jesus encourages his believers to be in Revelation chapters 2-3 and 1 John 5:4-5, not this overly unhealthy obsession about leaving the body.

Clouds, Glory, and the Kingdom Transfer

​The Bible says Jesus comes with the clouds (Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7). In scripture, clouds represent God's presence and judicial glory (Exodus 40:34, Ezekiel 30:3). Jesus told His disciples He would return to the Father shortly after His crucifixion (John 16:28), and in Acts 1:9-11, He was taken up into a cloud—entering the glory of the Father. ​This fulfills Daniel 7:13-14, where the Son of Man comes to the Ancient of Days to receive a kingdom. The WMSCOG admits this happened in the first century. If so, then Daniel 7:26-27 must also be fulfilled: the judgment sat, and the kingdom was given to the saints (the first-century remnant). This is the same vision that John is seeing the same vision in Revelation 5 which happens right after.jesus is taken into the fathets presence in the glory cloud.; only now, in John's time, it would be fulfilled. Jesus promised that the kingdom would be taken from the apostate leaders and given to a people producing its fruit (Matthew 21:43), the chosen remnant of the first century. When jesus said ciaphas would see him coming on the clouds on heaven he meant he would come in the glory of his father... that was made manifest when he made his presense known in heaven through his diciples miracles , preaching, the spirit of truth convicting/judging the christ rejecting Jews/isrealites and offering salvation to those who listened. ill expound on this in a separate post

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The Eternal Nature of the New Covenant

Now, the problem I must ask the WMSCOG: if the new covenant is eternal, how could there be a time when it was abolished? Christ said his kingdom would never be destroyed nor would the gates of hell overcome it(Matthew 16 : 18). Or are you going to tell me to my face that Christ's work of salvation was so fragile and so easy to be destroyed that a bunch of men made a couple of disagreements and un did what God did? Can someone with actual sense believe that?But of course, it is when you have already proven it's possible and it was God's plan to pause the covenant for 1600 years until this Korean individual "restored" the truth.its rediculous to think God abolished his new enternal covenant in 325 AD because of men... the Bible is clear he came once and for all for sin (Hebrews 9:26-28 and 10:10-14). IF he has to come again, it means his sacrifice was not sufficient at his first coming, which means you must throw half the New and Old Testament out the window, because Christ was deemed the perfect sacrifice to redeem the people of Israel and ultimately reconcile the entire world through his blood (Colossians 1:20). For him to come again would negate the finished work (John 19:30).The Old Covenant Passover was a constant revelation for the people for when the true Passover Lamb came into the world they would be able to recognize him(John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 15:5-7).This is why they are called rehearsals... they are kept in earnest until the true fulfillment, the substance, who is christ comes (Colossians 2:17).

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The Council of Nicaea's Purpose and Controversy

Now, it's a misunderstanding of the actual main controversy at Nicaea.It was called to settle the arian controversy on Christology . Constantine's only agenda was to stop the constant conflict about doctrine and unify the church to restore unity in rome after he became emperor..). Secondly, if you really read up on the controversy, it was the celebration of Easter, the resurrection, that was being decided and solidified. Early Eastern Christians, particularly in Asia Minor, Syria, and Mesopotamia, kept the celebration of the Resurrection (Pascha) on the 14th of Nisan—the same date as the Jewish Passover—primarily because they believed it was an apostolic tradition handed down by St. John and St. Philip. Becuase jesus broke bread with his diciples on that day and they did the same thing when he ressurected. They celebrated the resurrection on the Jewish date of the Passover, which is the opposite of what the WMSCOG teaches you about the history.The Eastern Church was already keeping the resurrection on Nisan 14.It was the constantine that decided to give the resurrection a set day instead of it changing every year according to the Jewish holiday becuase the early church fathers of the west were very against keeping of Jewish holidays/customs becuase they wanted to distinguish themselves from Jewish traditions So what they teach you about history is a lie.Now this brings us to this so-called sign of David.

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Misinterpretation of the Davidic Promise

There are a number of studies where they will continually nail into your head that the sign of David or promise to David is the new covenant , going to Isaiah 55:3, and connecting it to Hebrews 13:20.

The problem with this is they convince you that the David that's being referred to here is a prophetic David and it's referring to Christ who is the prophetical David that comes with this everlasting/eternal covenant, and strip these verses of their context.But it's not true; Isaiah is actually referring to a figure of the Old Testament.

If the faithful promise to David was the new covenant, and only David should have received it, then by that logic, shouldn't there be an instance where David himself received this sign during his life? But wait, according to Jeremiah 31:1-3, the new covenant is supposed to come later, in the time of Jesus.If David already received this everlasting covenant, then what would be the need for Isaiah, Amos, and Jeremiah to prophesy a restoration through a new covenant if it already existed in the Old Testament?Well, we must understand that the covenant God made with David has nothing to do with Passover, but everything to do with the reign of his lineage. This is what is called the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7:11-16).God promised David that He would establish a seed that would sit on his throne forever, as long as they had complete obedience to God.Now, understand this: none of the kings following David's rule ever 100% fulfilled this condition until Jesus fulfilled it. This was quoted and confirmed by Paul (Acts 13:34) that Jesus now sits and fulfills that promised everlasting covenant. Because Jesus is undying, and His kingdom is established forever (Daniel 2:44, 7:14), and now since Jesus sits on the throne of David, He now rules on God's throne as the Messiah, according to 1 Chronicles 29:23. The sign was not Passover.The promised sign of David was that one of his descendants would be an immortal heir, sitting on his throne forever.Isaiah 55:3 promises that to all: that they too will become a part of this unending kingdom, filled with peace, truth, etc.by coming to full belief and faith in christ.

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u/anticultman — 11 days ago
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2 Thessalonians 2: A Biblical Warning About False Claims That Christ Has Already Returned

A Simple Bible Study for New Believers, Teens, and Anyone Exploring WMSCOG Teachings

Many people who are approached by the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) have never been taught how to read the Bible in context. Because of this, it can be easy to accept teachings that sound biblical without carefully examining what Scripture actually says.

One of the central teachings of WMSCOG is that Ahn Sahng-hong was the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

The question is simple,

Does the Bible teach this?

The best place to start is 2 Thessalonians 2 because this entire chapter was written to help Christians avoid being deceived about Christ's return.

When we read the chapter from beginning to end, Paul's warning becomes very clear.

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Why Paul Wrote 2 Thessalonians 2

The Christians in Thessalonica were hearing claims that Jesus had already returned.

Paul writes,

"Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us... saying that the day of the Lord has already come."
(2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, NIV)

Notice the problem.

People were being told that Christ's return had already happened.

Paul wrote this chapter to correct that false idea.

That should immediately get our attention because WMSCOG teaches that Christ already returned as Ahn Sahng-hong.

Paul's warning is directly related to claims like this.

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Paul's Main Warning, "Don't Let Anyone Deceive You"

Paul says,

"Don't let anyone deceive you in any way..."
(2 Thessalonians 2:3, NIV)

This is one of the strongest warnings in the entire chapter.

Paul knew that false teachings about Christ's return would appear.

He does not tell Christians to trust a church simply because it sounds convincing.

He does not tell believers to follow a leader who claims special knowledge.

Instead, he says,

Do not let anyone deceive you.

Every teaching must be tested against Scripture.

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Paul Gives Signs That Must Happen Before Christ Returns

Paul continues,

"For that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed..."
(2 Thessalonians 2:3, NIV)

Paul gives a sequence of events.

Before Christ returns,

  • A great rebellion occurs.
  • The man of lawlessness is revealed.
  • Major end time events unfold.

Paul's point is simple:

Jesus cannot return before these things happen.

This means Christians should be very cautious whenever someone claims:

"Jesus has already returned."

Paul says there are biblical signs believers should look for first.

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What Is the "Man of Lawlessness"?

Paul describes this figure,

"He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped."
(2 Thessalonians 2:4, NIV)

Many Christians have different views about the exact identity of the man of lawlessness.

However, everyone agrees on one thing,

Paul is warning believers about deception, false religion, and opposition to God's truth.

The focus of the chapter is not on identifying one modern individual.

The focus is on recognizing false teachings that pull people away from the truth of Christ.

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The Real Issue Is Deception

Later Paul writes,

"The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works." (2 Thessalonians 2:9, NIV)

Then he says,

"They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved."
(2 Thessalonians 2:10, NIV)

This is one of the most important lessons in the chapter.

Deception is not always obvious.

False teachings often sound spiritual.

They may use Bible verses.

They may sound convincing.

They may even claim to offer deeper knowledge.

But if they lead people away from biblical truth, they are dangerous.

Paul's warning is that Satan uses deception to draw people away from the truth.

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Connecting the Dots

Let's compare Paul's warning with the claim that Ahn Sahng-hong was Christ.

Paul warns about,

  • False teachings concerning Christ's return.
  • Claims that Christ has already come.
  • Religious deception.
  • Believing a lie instead of the truth.
  • Departing from apostolic teaching.

WMSCOG teaches,

  • Christ already returned.
  • That return was Ahn Sahng-hong.
  • Most Christians failed to recognize it.
  • Special teachings are needed to understand it.

Can you see why many Christians immediately think of 2 Thessalonians 2?

Paul wrote this chapter specifically to protect believers from claims that Christ had already returned.

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Was Everyone Gathered to Christ?

Paul begins the chapter by connecting two events,

"The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him."
(2 Thessalonians 2:1, NIV)

Ask yourself,

If Jesus returned as Ahn Sahng-hong, where is the gathering of all believers?

Did all Christians gather to Christ?

No.

Did the resurrection occur?

No.

Did Christ establish His visible kingdom on earth?

No.

The events connected to Christ's return did not happen.

That alone should cause Christians to question the claim.

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Jesus Said His Return Would Not Be Hidden

Jesus taught,

"For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man."
(Matthew 24:27, NIV)

Lightning is visible.

It is obvious.

It is not secret.

Jesus taught that His return would be unmistakable.

The idea that Christ returned and nearly the entire Christian world missed it does not fit Jesus' own description of His coming.

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Jesus Warned About False Christs

Jesus also said,

"For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect."
(Matthew 24:24, NIV)

Notice that Jesus expected people to claim special authority.

Because of this, Christians should carefully examine every claim about Christ.

The safest question is always,

"What does Scripture say?"

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The Bible Says Jesus Will Return From Heaven

After Jesus ascended into heaven, the angels told the disciples,

"This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."
(Acts 1:11, NIV)

The New Testament consistently points believers to the future return of the risen Christ from heaven.

It does not teach that Jesus would return as another person who would later die.

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Why WMSCOG Teachings are Dangerous

There teachings move people away from the simple gospel taught by Jesus and the apostles.

The apostles preached:

  • Jesus died for our sins.
  • Jesus rose from the dead.
  • Jesus reigns in heaven.
  • Jesus will return again.

The apostles never taught that Christians must recognize Ahn Sahng-hong to be saved.

They never taught that Christ would return secretly and die again.

They never taught that most Christians would miss Christ's return.

These teachings go beyond what Scripture teaches.

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Paul's Solution, Stay Grounded in the Apostles' Teaching

Paul concludes,

"So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you."
(2 Thessalonians 2:15, NIV)

Notice Paul's answer.

He does not say,

  • Look for a new Christ.
  • Look for a new prophet.
  • Look for a new revelation.

Instead he says,

Hold firmly to the teachings already given by Christ and His apostles.

That is the safest place for every Christian.

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A Message for Anyone Studying With WMSCOG

If you are studying with WMSCOG, do not be afraid to ask questions.

Read entire chapters, not just isolated verses.

Read 2 Thessalonians 2 from beginning to end.

Read Matthew 24.

Read Acts 1.

Read the Gospel of John.

Ask yourself,

  • Does the Bible really teach that Ahn Sahng-hong was Jesus?
  • Did the events connected to Christ's return happen?
  • Does this teaching match what the apostles taught?

God is not afraid of honest questions.

Truth stands up to examination.

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Where to Go From Here

The entire purpose of 2 Thessalonians 2 is to protect believers from deception regarding Christ's return.

Paul warns Christians,

"Don't let anyone deceive you in any way."
(2 Thessalonians 2:3, NIV)

When the chapter is read in its full context, it teaches that,

  • Christians should reject claims that Christ has already returned without the biblical signs being fulfilled.
  • Believers must be on guard against religious deception.
  • Truth must always be tested by Scripture.
  • Christians should remain faithful to the teachings handed down by Jesus and His apostles.

The safest course is to trust the Jesus revealed in Scripture, remain grounded in the gospel, and remember that when Christ truly returns, His coming will be glorious, unmistakable, and known throughout the world.

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u/Christ_Over_Cults — 12 days ago
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people from WMSCOG came to my door

so 2 very lovely people came to my door and asked me to come to pray to god , I said yes.

i went there , it was very good, I was treated very nicely , they kept saying "ahn sahng hong" but i thought they were saying "praise the Lord" in korean.

all good until they asked me to read the bible , study the bible with them, well they said ahn sahng hong a person in Korea is God .

I quietly was nice and polite and did not say anything against it , because they were all being so nice and happy to see me come there , saying "God bless you" , we also had community food which was great.

that was about a week ago.

between then and now i realized that I do not want to pray to ahn sahng hong ,

I love Jesus and would like to stick to praying to God , and Jesus.

I stopped replying to their messages and calls

now today they came to my door again and "re-educated" me about what the bible says and all, how ahn sahng hong is infact God.

they asked me to come to prayers tonight to their church which they call "zion"

I did not say no I will not come tonight , i think I made a mistake , I did not know any other way to make them go away

now I dont want to go to them , i dont want to pray to ahn sahng hong .

what should I do ? i am getting calls from random numbers over the last week , which is not nice.

I feel they need to calm down and stop forcing me to come , if i want to come ill come , but I should not have to go them and listen to them saying "ahn sahng hong" is god which they want me to parrot.

edit : adding following part to thank and update you all

Thank you all for you responses, I told them Thank you for treating me well but sorry I am not comfortable with accepting the beliefs of the WMSCOG church and wont be coming to further meetings.

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u/Past_Shift6441 — 14 days ago