Will the Lord Jesus Come Again in a Jewish Image?

      In 1994, I accepted the gospel of the Lord Jesus. At that time, my third elder sister gave me a Bible, and we made an appointment to attend a meeting on Sunday. That day, as soon as I entered the church, a rectangular stereoscopic oil portrait of the Lord Jesus Christ came into my view: He bears the image of a Jew and wears a white robe, with long curly blond hair spilling over His shoulders, with blue eyes, a high nose, and a kindly face…. I was quite amazed and thought within: actually the God I believe in bears a Jewish image…. Due to my zealous pursuit, I became a preacher soon. On a Sabbath day, when it was my turn to give a sermon, I looked at the believers down there and said gently, “Brothers and sisters, it is because of the Lord’s great love that we poor people are chosen from different places. The Lord Jesus is full of loving kindness and mercy, and He promised us that He would come again. Please turn to Acts 1:11, ‘Which also said, You men of Galilee, why stand you gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven.’ As we all know, the Lord Jesus ascended to heaven in a Jewish image. So, when He returns, He shall still descend among His sincere believers in the image and clothes of a Jew. We must hold on to the Lord’s way firmly to welcome His return.” After hearing that, the believers all nodded in agreement. With such an expectation, I was more zealous in my pursuit and service. However, I had never seen the return of the Lord Jesus….

Experience Testimony | I Have Found a True Home

I Have Found a True Home

Yangyang, USA

  When I was three years old my father passed away. At that time my mother had just given birth to my younger brother, and my grandmother, owing to superstition, said that it was my mother and younger brother that caused my father’s death. For lack of a better option mother had to take my younger brother to her father’s house to live, so from the start of my earliest memories I was living together with my grandpa and grandma. Although my grandpa and grandma treated me well I still felt lonely and really wanted to be together with my mom and little brother. I hoped for the same kind of motherly love that other kids received. Really, what I was asking for wasn’t much, all I wanted was a true family, a mother who loved me dearly, who I could share my true feelings with. But even this small ask turned into an extravagant hope. I was only able to see my mother on the weekends. Whenever I got into trouble at school mom was never there by side either, I was like a small patch of grass by the side of the road, nobody showed any interest in me. Over time I became very self-abased, I held everything back in my heart and didn’t take initiative to interact with others. When I was sixteen there were some people in my village who were going abroad for work, and the idea tempted me. I thought to myself: My family conditions aren’t very good, if I were to go abroad then I could earn my own living, and even give some of my earnings to my family. That way I could help my family live a little better.

Christian English Movie | Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China "The Long Road of Exile"

Christian English Movie | Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China "The Long Road of Exile"

    Since it came to power in mainland China in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party has been relentless in its persecution of religious faith. It has frantically arrested and murdered Christians, expelled and abused missionaries operating in China, confiscated and destroyed countless copies of the Bible, sealed up and demolished church buildings, and vainly attempted to eradicate all house churches….

Truly Knowing Yourself Only by Understanding the Truth

Truly Knowing Yourself Only by Understanding the Truth

Wenwen Changchun City, Jilin Province

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      In my opinion, I always thought that as long as outward practices appeared suitable in which people could not see any corruption, then it was considered change. Therefore, I paid special attention to the outward practices in everything I did. I only cared about whether my practices were right or not, and as long as my outward behaviors and practices were reasonable, I was fine. When faced with being pruned, I only cared if there was something wrong with my practice.

Correct Yourself Before Correcting Others | | Eastern Lightning

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Correct Yourself Before Correcting Others | Eastern Lightning

Chongxin Shanxi Province

     It is said in one fellowship: “Leaders and workers must have a loving heart, patience, understanding, and must treat people in the proper way. They must conduct their affairs in accordance with the principles of truth and treat people fairly” (“12 Problems All Churches Need to Resolve Urgently” in Selected Annals of the Work Arrangements of The Church of Almighty God).

I Am Unfit to See Christ | Eastern Lightning

I Am Unfit to See Christ | Eastern Lightning

Huanbao Dalian City, Liaoning Province

Picture of The Church of Almighty God | I Am Unfit to See Christ

      Since I first began believing in Almighty God, I have always admired those brothers and sisters who can receive the personal ministry of Christ, who can hear His sermons with their own ears. In my heart, I have thought how wonderful it would be if one day in the future I can hear Christ’s sermons, of course to see Him would be even more wonderful. But lately, through listening to His fellowship, I have come to feel deeply in my heart that I am not fit to see Christ.

The Church of Almighty God | Only God’s Love Is Real

The Church of Almighty God | Only God’s Love Is Real

Xiaodong Sichuan Province

       God said, “The Chinese nation which has been corrupted for thousands of years has continued on until today. All sorts of viruses continue to expand and are spreading everywhere like the plague; just looking at people’s relationships is enough to see how many viruses are in people.

Eastern Lightning | Experience Testimony | I Enjoyed a Rich Banquet

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Eastern Lightning | Experience Testimony | I Enjoyed a Rich Banquet

Xinwei Zhejiang Province

      June 25 and 26 were unforgettable days. Our Zhejiang region experienced a huge event, with most region leaders and workers seized by the great red dragon. Only a few of us escaped unscathed and, our hearts full of gratitude, we made a secret oath to God: to cooperate well with the work to follow. Subsequently we started the hectic work of dealing with the aftermath.

Only by Entering Into the Truth Myself May I Truly Help Others | Experience Testimony | Eastern Lightning

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Only by Entering Into the Truth Myself May I Truly Help Others | Experience Testimony | Eastern Lightning 

Du Fan Jiangsu Province

      Recently, a church was holding a vote to select a new leader, but the presiding leader went against the principles of the church, using her own way to carry out the vote. When some other brothers and sisters voiced their opinions, not only did she not acknowledge them, but insisted on upholding her own way.

Eastern Lightning | Experience Testimony | Finally I Live Out a Little Like a Human

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Eastern Lightning | Experience Testimony | Finally I Live Out a Little Like a Human

Xiangwang Sichuan Province

      I feel deeply chastised in my heart every time I see that God’s words say: “Cruel, brutal mankind! The conniving and intrigue, the jostling with each other, the scramble for reputation and fortune, the mutual slaughter—when will it ever end? God has spoken hundreds of thousands of words, yet no one has come to their senses.

Almighty God Has Given Me a Second Chance at Life

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Almighty God Has Given Me a Second Chance at Life

Two ordinary brothers and sisters, Beijing

August 15, 2012

      July 21, 2012 was a most unforgettable day for me, as well as the most important day of my life.

       That day, a heavy rain was falling in Fangshan District in Beijing—the heaviest we had seen there in sixty-one years. A little after 4:00 p.m., I walked out onto the street to have a look and saw that water was everywhere.

Eastern Lightning | The Love of God’s Salvation for Mankind

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Eastern Lightning | The Love of God’s Salvation for Mankind

Danyi Sichuan Province

      There is a feeling of guilt that wells up in my heart every time I see these words of God: “The biggest problem with man is that he thinks of nothing but his fate and prospects, that he idolizes them. Man pursues God for the sake of his fate and prospects; he does not worship God because of his love for Him.

Why Have I Walked the Path of the Pharisees?

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Why Have I Walked the Path of the Pharisees?

Suxing Shanxi Province

       I am an arrogant and conceited person, and position has been my Achilles heel. For many years, I have been bound by reputation and position and have not been able to free myself from it. Time and time again I have been promoted and replaced; I have had a lot of setbacks in my position and have had many bumps along the way. After many years of being dealt with and refined, I felt that I was not taking my position seriously.

Eastern Lightning | I Learned to Work With Others

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Eastern Lightning | I Learned to Work With Others

Liu Heng Jiangxi Province

      Through the grace and exaltation of God, I took on the responsibility of being a church leader. At that time, I was very enthusiastic and I set a resolution before God: No matter what I encounter, I will not abandon my responsibilities. I will work well with the other sister and will be someone who seeks after truth.

Eastern Lightning | The Work of God Is So Wise!

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Eastern Lightning | The Work of God Is So Wise!

Shiji Ma’anshan City, Anhui Province

       During my time working as a leader in the church, my leader would often share examples of others’ failures to serve as a lesson for us. For instance: Some leaders only spoke of letters and doctrines but failed to mention their own corruption or commune with regard to their understanding of how truth applies to reality.

The Judgement of God Is the Grace of God | "The Most Wonderful Blessing" (A Real-Life Story)

The Judgement of God Is the Grace of God | "The Most Wonderful Blessing" (A Real-Life Story)

Introduction

       The drama The Most Wonderful Blessing is the story of a preacher in a house church. He believed that just by giving up his home and his job, and working and preaching the gospel he could gain God's blessing. After accepting Almighty God's work of the last days he continued on as usual, and as a leader in the church focused only on working hard while neglecting to put God's words into practice.

I See the Truth of People’s Corruption

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I See the Truth of People’s Corruption

Li Heng Suqian City, Jiangsu Province

      Among the words by which God reveals man I found this passage, “It was previously said that these people are the progeny of the great red dragon. In fact, to be clear, they are the embodiment of the great red dragon” (“Interpretation of the Thirty-sixth Utterance” in The Word Appears in the Flesh).

Eastern Lightning | It Is So Important to Obey the Work of the Holy Spirit!

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Eastern Lightning | It Is So Important to Obey the Work of the Holy Spirit!

Xiaowei Shanghai City

       Some time ago, even though I always received some inspiration and benefit when a sister who partnered with me shared the enlightenment she had attained while eating and drinking the word of God, I also always had the lingering sense that she was showing off.

Eastern Lightning | The Finest Gift God Has Given Me

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Eastern Lightning | The Finest Gift God Has Given Me

Yixin Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province

     Before, I would frequently hear my brothers and sisters say, “Everything that God does is for the best; it is all what people need.” I admitted this and agreed with it, but I didn’t have any understanding through my own experience. Later on I gained some understanding of it through an environment that God created for me.

This Is Putting Truth Into Practice

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 This Is Putting Truth Into Practice

Fan Xing Zhumadian City, Henan Province

       In the past, I was paired up with a sister to work on some duties. Because I was arrogant and conceited and did not seek after truth, I had some preconceived ideas toward this sister which I always kept in my heart and didn’t openly communicated with her. When we separated, I had not entered the truth of a harmonious working relationship.