Yes, when I came last time, I listened to this hymn in the evening. Looking back, I see that it was all sisters. It seems there are no brothers here. Everyone is related, like aunts and nieces, and the big sister and little sister. They all seem to share the same heart. It feels like a family singing together, very peaceful. Yesterday, they sang with strong voices, but today, they seem to gently embrace us with their soft voices. It's a precious hymn. Although you may have heard it as a hymn, the lyrics carry a lot of strength. Thank you for that beautiful hymn. Today is November 1st. Actually, we have been doing this for two days, and I have been talking about our realistic problems, repeating similar themes. However, what I will share today is not entirely different. This is because our issues have been ongoing.

It's not completely new from the second day, but starting today with a fresh mindset on the first day of November. From today until the evening of the day after tomorrow, we will talk about everything that has happened on this land so far, and on the last day, I will share a little about one thing that has not yet occurred. Today, I would like us to take a look at the title together. What is it? Yes, the promise of eternal life is indeed given based on our choices, and it is correct to say that it can be received even now. However, for it to be gloriously realized, a certain period of time is necessary. Today, we will explore how the Bible speaks about the beginning of our journey toward eternal life, beyond this life. Do you know what happened on August 8, 2008, at 8:08:08? What is it that is so significant?

It's said that one's fate can be determined by certain alignments. Do you know what this is about? In 2008, the Beijing Olympics started on August 8th at exactly 8:08:08. In China, the number eight is associated with good fortune, so this timing was intentional. The idea was to mark a new era, free from difficulties and disasters, and to begin a time of good fortune. Since that date, China has not experienced any major disasters or tragedies. While people often contemplate these matters, it seems that they struggle to change their destiny without divine intervention. The more they try, the more they may find themselves in despair.

우리는 여러 번 보았듯이, 하나님은 사람에게 두 가지 복을 주시면서 축복하셨습니다. 우리를 단순히 만들어 놓은 것이 아니라, 첫째로 행복하게 하시고, 그다음에 영생하도록 하셨습니다. 이 중 하나만 있어도 복이라고 할 수 있습니다. 굉장히 좋은 것이죠. 행복, 이 하나만 있어도 좋습니다. 그런데 행복이 보장되지 않으면, 생명이 보장되지 않으면 무슨 의미가 있겠습니까? 하지만 생명이 보장되어 있다고 해도, 행복이 보장되지 않으면 그게 무슨 소용이겠습니까? 그렇게 괴로운 날들을 영원히 살아야 한다면, 그것이 무슨 축복이겠습니까? 참, 이건 놀라운 조합입니다. 행복하고 영생하도록 만드셨는데, 이것을 잘 유지하기 위해서는 한 가지 원칙이 있었습니다. 그것은 무엇이었습니까? 하나님과의 관계를 깨뜨리지 말라는 것입니다. 만약 하나님과의 관계를 깨뜨리면, 그것은 죄가 됩니다. 성경은 그 점을 분명히 말하고 있습니다.

I am talking about how today we think about stealing from someone, lying to someone, or even killing someone. These are issues of sin that arise simply from situations that occur. However, the fundamental problem is that our relationship with someone must not be broken—specifically, our relationship with God. The moment that relationship with God is broken, not only is there no life supplied from God, but also all the boundaries that protect us, keep us safe, and make us happy are removed. This has been a recurring theme in my message. 

To put it differently, the wages of sin is death. The result of a broken relationship with God is death. But, as I mentioned yesterday regarding the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, death is...

The undeniable evidence is that when we eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, as long as we do not eat from it, our relationship with God is not problematic at all. However, today there is another piece of evidence, whether we want it or not, whether we acknowledge it or not, that shows we are sinners in sin, and that evidence is death. Now, since I have already talked about this for the past two days, when this comes up, what should we say? Yes, we should pay close attention. There is a reason to keep our eyes wide open. So, let’s take a closer look. Now, I will go back to the Bible and explain it one by one. In Genesis 2, it says that the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being. In other words, our original material is dust, so when a person dies, they return to dust.

If it decays, the components become identical. Why? Because we came from there. Later, when people were buried in the ground, after a few hundred years, you see, are there any traces left? No, there is nothing. All the components of the soil and the human being are the same. This is what the Bible says. After God made a person from the dust, He breathed life into them, and what happened? They became a living soul. This is what the Bible conveys. Here, the prophet Ezequiel on page 31 of a very good book explains that when a person was created by the hand of God, what was significant? The stature was great, and everything was perfectly balanced. The complexion was healthy and rosy, and then...

Here, you can see that it shone with the light of life and joy. It is said that the height was great, but how tall was it? My height is not very tall, but actually, it's only about average. I am around 170 to 175 cm. According to records, the first person created by God was about 3 meters tall. However, nowadays, a height of 3 meters seems frightening. The more important point is that there was complete balance. But now, even someone who is about 2.2 meters tall lacks balance. Such people play basketball and volleyball, but even walking looks a bit strange. It’s amazing to see someone of that height engaging in sports. Originally, they would not be able to maintain balance. Even at 2.2 meters, it's the same, and their faces look odd too.

Something feels a bit different. When I was in South America, there was a small hill called Namsan in the capital. If you go there, you will see a statue. This statue represents the Guarani people, an indigenous tribe. They say that our ancestors were originally this tall. When they looked at the statue, they made that statement. The statue is exactly 3 meters tall. What’s surprising is that our pastor, Pastor Cheon Se-won, stood next to the statue and remarked, “Even though I am a man, this is really impressive.” Despite being 3 meters tall, the balance of the statue is remarkable. Interestingly, they believe their ancestors were like this as well. In the Bible, it is said that the first man created was nearly 3 meters tall, and he was also very well-proportioned. The woman, who was made through that man by God, had a head...

At one point, it was about the height of my shoulder, so I think it was around 2 meters, about 6 to 7 feet. When I think about it now, if you grow to that height, it seems unusual. You can't even stand up straight. But I had balance, and I was full of vitality. Above all, God's abundance was there. There was a sparkle in my face, a kind of glow that makes a difference. Is there a difference between a person who has that kind of liveliness and one who does not? If that's the case for people, how wonderful must it have been when God originally created them? And then, He allowed them to live in the Garden of Eden. In fact, He created the Earth so well, and the Garden of Eden was like a home where He made them dwell. However, there is no Garden of Eden now. According to this record, when a great flood came upon the Earth, God moved the Garden of Eden to the heavens.

Right now, there is nowhere in the world. However, the word Eden remains. People remember it. Eden was like a special home that God had given to them. Now, when God created humans, He gave them certain abilities. You need to understand these expressions. God could have made humans unconditionally good, so they would never do wrong, just like a machine. But look here, God could have created humans in such a way that they had no ability to break God's law. However, in order to not break the relationship between you and me, instead of just saying do not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, He could have made it so that they couldn't eat it at all. For instance, they could have had no interest in the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, or they could have had an allergy to it. If He had made it impossible for them to eat from it, there would be no worry. But why didn't He do that?

After making it, you can either eat it or not, and you have the choice to do so. Was there really a need to say, Hey, you can't eat it? It would have been better if it were just made so that you absolutely cannot eat it, like Robert Rum's forbidden fruit. Since the pastor is far away, I wonder if our elder might have a hard time today or tomorrow. Is that okay? You're saying you will go back tomorrow? Look, I can also choose to go back with the elder, so that's a relief. If it were just automatic, I would find it boring. However, I think the elder will choose to stay here rather than go back. I feel the same way. Then the elder said, Hey, I'm going back there, but in the end, he didn't go and sat right here. Would I feel good or bad about that? Good, of course! Even though I put pressure on him, he is still here. So, tomorrow, the elder will come here.

If I feel good about coming in, should I ask a question or not? Well, I will anyway. Everyone, this is a bit of a conversation. But look, if a person is made like this, what is it worth? It's just an automatic response. I mean, I lived abroad and then came back to Korea. When I went to the Nonghyup, back in the day, wherever you went, people were unfriendly, but now it has improved a lot. However, what felt even better than that was when I walked in, there was a small doll right in front, and as soon as I entered, it waved at me. So, I thought, even if it’s just a doll, it was nice. I also went inside, took care of my business, and as I was coming out, I realized I had left something behind, so I went back in. Again, the doll greeted me. I thought, “It waved at me earlier, and now it’s doing it again.” But then I noticed that the doll waved at me every time I entered.

However, this is not only directed at me; whenever someone comes, they refer to them as a thief, and even though there are robbers, it’s like a so-called automatic doll. Is that kind of greeting enjoyable? Of course, it's better than not doing it at all, but God did not create people to be automatic dolls. He gave us the ability to choose. Look, life means having the will to do something and the ability to do it. That is the essence of a living being. If there is no will, a person becomes useless, and if there is no ability, they become a pitiful existence. But if someone has neither the ability nor the will, and is just made like a machine, not eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, then God says that if you don't eat from the tree, my relationship with you won't be an issue, and you can just go on like that forever. But that's not how it is. The most important thing is that God gives people the will. We can choose whether we can or cannot.

This is normal. You just come in, greet, and greet again. Whoever opens the door does that. It’s not like a puppet. What I mean is, look, eating the forbidden fruit is rejecting the Creator, and in other words, it breaks the relationship with someone. Why did God say not to eat it? Well, it’s because of the current situation, but when we raise children, there are more things we say not to do than to do. We often say, “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t eat that.” However, many concerns arise. This has become natural in our sinful world, but the fact that we have free will means we can set limitations. It’s very important to have the heart to refrain from doing bad things. After all, we are not machines. This is what I meant by saying there are limitations. Let’s explore this a bit more.

I will ask you, everyone. Pastor, our elder, yes, since the elder is here, let's see if he will go back tomorrow or not. Elder, if someone says, Get in this amazing car, and you ask, Can I get in? and they say, Yes, but this car has no brakes. Would you ride it? Would you get in or not? It's a car that goes really fast, but it has no brakes. You can accelerate as much as you want, but the fact that it has no brakes is concerning. Elder, this car goes incredibly fast, right? It just doesn't have brakes. However, no matter how good a car is, if it has no brakes, who would want to ride it? If we are about to board a plane, and someone says, This plane only goes up and never lands, would you still want to board it? It’s strange how all of this goes on.

There is this car, and it doesn't even have a good brake. I was staring at it so much that I thought about getting in. Now, this logo on the back, it looks like a woman, and it's like the fruit of knowledge. But then, what appears from behind? A snake suddenly shows up. Why is there suddenly a snake? This is a story that hasn’t been mentioned until now. The snake appears to the woman and says, It's okay to eat this, flicking its tongue. The woman might respond, Really? and then she would probably faint and run away. How would that be? The snake comes and flicks its tongue, saying, If you eat this, you won’t die. Oh, here we go. But actually, for those of us who know the Bible, this is a familiar story. The snake appears, but generally speaking, if someone hears that a snake has appeared to a woman and is telling her to eat something, I think they would be terrified right away.

It is a matter of escape, but this is how it is. Look closely. Originally, this serpent—let's set aside the serpent itself—who was involved in this issue? It was Satan. The adversary, known as Lucifer, was the leader among the heavenly angels. This is what we call an archangel. But where did sin begin? It did not start here; it began in the universe. Among the heavenly beings, he was the one with the highest authority and glory. Who was it? The archangel. This is where the problem began. This being, not being satisfied with being an archangel, dared to covet the honor that only God could receive. Not the serpent, but Lucifer, the archangel, became envious. He rebelled against God. As a result, he was cast out along with a third of the heavenly angels who participated in this rebellion.

From then on, the battle begins against this existence that opposes God, whether it be the devil or Satan. God created people on Earth to be happy and to live forever. Now, look, Satan uses deception to lead people to destruction because without deception, they won’t fall for it. God spoke honestly: if you eat it, you will die; do not eat it. However, Satan knows that eating it will break the relationship with God. He himself is a being whose relationship with God is already broken, and he wants to create beings like himself. So, will they just eat it? No, they won’t. What needs to happen? They need to be deceived. To deceive them, who would be the best choice? What do you think, ladies? The serpent is the perfect choice, right? Yes, the serpent appears and says...

So, let's just move on. What do you think? This is a bit strange, right? Look, in order to achieve a deception for humanity, the devil used a very fitting creature, namely a snake. The snake itself wasn't the real problem; it was the devil using the snake to deceive people. No matter how you look at it, if a snake came up to me and started talking, I would run away. I wouldn't want to have a conversation. I would probably think, I'm not going to eat that, right? But even though this story is about a creepy snake, that's not the point. Originally, the snake was cursed more than any other beast on the earth after being used to corrupt humanity. That's why it's considered the most repulsive creature. The snake wasn't always like this. Do you know what the snake was originally like? Honestly, we can't know its appearance now, but according to the records, at that time, the snake was on the ground.

One of the wisest and most beautiful animals had wings. When it flew into the air, it had a golden sheen. So, when the woman was approached by a snake, it was like the snake was speaking to her, flicking its tongue. It was quite remarkable. The dazzling appearance with the golden sheen definitely suggests something different from our imagination. Are there any fish that shine with a golden color? Well, we have the goldfish, right? It has a golden hue. When I was in South America, I once visited a river where people were gathered. I saw a fish jump out of the water, shimmering like a gold nugget. It fell back into the water, and I thought, No way!

When I asked what that gold was, they said it wasn't gold; its name is Doradora. In that language, it means gold. But because of its color and how beautiful it is, people call it gold. However, when it jumps in the evening, it becomes a snake. This is a magnificent snake that, even if you eat it, won't die; rather, you could become like God. When the snake says this, it is so beautiful that the woman cannot refuse. There is no phoenix here, but when I look at how people have drawn the phoenix, it’s not exactly the same, but there is something. So, in my opinion, imagining the old snake's appearance, people still talk about it. There are two things: one is the phoenix, and the other is the dragon. Those two are still used by the devil, using the snake.

Just as it is said that such a snake was used, even now, in the most powerful positions in the world, there are either dragons or phoenixes depicted. This is probably the case, but I have never seen that content; it has been passed down as a legend. The reason is that only two people have seen that snake: Adam and Eve. After that, their children had never seen a snake that looked like that, so they keep talking about what they have heard. However, you don't necessarily need to think it looked like that. Moreover, dragons are said to fly around, and even though the phoenix looks a bit awkward, it is said to have had such a form. Now, why is it said not to eat? This woman is thinking, Why did God say not to eat that? and is curious about it.

When the devil saw them, he realized that they were interested. So, he used a snake, but it wasn't just any snake. He said, On the day you eat this, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil. God knows that if you eat this, you will become like Him, and that's why He forbids you from eating it. Is it really a problem to eat it? But do you know what the snake said at that time? The snake said that if you eat it, you will gain an even higher realm. It was also giving its own testimony, saying, I ate it, and ever since then, I've started to speak like this. But normally, animals can't talk. God made them that way, and when an animal speaks, it is a very special case.

In the Bible, it says that animals cannot speak unless God gives them special permission. However, this beautifully formed serpent said, I ate this and it turned out like this. Hey, I've been elevated to a higher level; you can be like this too. This is how such events unfold through the serpent. Anyway, the serpent took the fruit and seemed to dislike it very much, yet it did not refuse it. After that, when Eve touched the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil, nothing happened. She thought, Oh, it seems fine, and ate it. Eventually, the woman ate it, but it didn't stop there; the serpent made the woman eat, and then she made her husband eat as well. So, let's see what happened next; let's read it together. Start: the woman ate and then gave it to her husband.

The man brings it and eats it. Everyone, I have a question. What if only the woman ate and the man did not eat at all? What would have happened then? Since one of them ate anyway, is it all over now? What do you think? In fact, the woman also came through the man; she was derived from Adam's rib. So, in reality, she is a being that came from Adam. The important thing is whether Adam, who was the beginning of all life, ate or not. If the woman ate and the man did not eat at all, I think God would have dealt with Eve differently. Since that situation never happened, I can't say for sure. Anyway, God organized the woman, and then what else could happen? There is still plenty of rib meat left, so what should we do about that?

So, you can start over with a woman. But the problem is, who ate it? Adam ate it. So, who ate it first? Oh, again, who ate it first? The woman ate it first, and then the man, what did he do? He accepted it and ate it. So, when the woman says, It's the woman's problem, the men will say, That's right. Let's try this, ladies. Don't worry, I will make it fair later. So, when the women say, It's the woman's problem, what do the men say? That's right. Let's start with the women. It's the woman. Start saying, It's the woman’s problem. Go ahead. It's the woman’s problem. Oh dear, the men are at home, wondering what to eat. They can't even speak right now. But then, who accepted and ate it? The man did. So, the man is foolish; he accepted it and ate it. The men are foolish.

Let's start. Why is this happening? Please stay still. It seems that the people over here are not participating. Upon closer inspection, it appears that the men are quite foolish. They seem completely unable to participate. As for the women, they seem to understand and are going along with it. Let's try again, starting with the men. Watching them follow along, it seems that foolishness is indeed foolishness. So, who is at fault? Ultimately, it seems that the women are the problem, while the men appear foolish, but regardless, this issue is quite difficult to resolve and has led us into a complicated situation. In the end, what is it? Both are like this. God is the source of life. This is a very important expression. When a person serves sin and makes choices, what happens? They become separated from God, and they cut themselves off from life. Now, look at this: eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, in other words, is, in essence, returning the life that God has given. After returning it, what must happen?

I have to prove that I can exist without God. But can that really be done? No, it can't. Look carefully again. The fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is something you should not eat. The conclusion has already been made: on the day you eat it, you will surely die. Now, I understand how the problem arose, but there is one thing I don't understand. What is it? Who committed the sin? Among us, who has eaten from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? I think there are about three pastors here, as I checked earlier. So, I understand the story of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, but pastor, I didn't eat it. I've never even seen it. What does it have to do with me? That is actually the problem. I didn't eat the fruit. Eating from that tree breaks our relationship with God. We didn't eat it.

But why is this such a problem? Who committed the sin? It was Adam. Now, you need to understand this principle a little. Look, God created us humans like this, but in heaven, there are beings called angels. How many angels are there, Pastor? What are you calculating? The Bible says there are thousands upon thousands and ten thousands upon ten thousands. So, it amounts to thousands and ten thousands; it’s not something you can just calculate. This is not easy to calculate; thousands and ten thousands create an enormous number right from the beginning. 

Now, look, angels were created as individual beings, so they do not have the ability to be fruitful and multiply. If an angel commits a sin, that sin leads only to its own death. Sin brings death regardless. Since angels are living beings, if an angel makes a mistake, it results in its own demise.

Due to sin, it is not inherited by other angels. However, look here: God created only one human being, and through him, He commanded to be fruitful and multiply. So, even a woman comes into existence through Adam. Because of this, through one person, Adam, humanity is to be fruitful and multiply. But if Adam has severed his relationship with God when he has children, those children are born already cut off from God, meaning they are born without eternal life. Therefore, although sin, specifically the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, was consumed by Adam, if a child were born who had not eaten it, only the father had, perhaps it could result in a different scenario. However, even if no children are born, Adam's relationship with God's life has already been severed. And

The child born thereafter has no choice but to die. Why? Because something has already been lost for Adam; the life that does not die has been taken away. This issue is addressed in the Bible. In Romans, it is written that through one man, sin entered the world, and through sin, death came. In this way, death came to all people because all have sinned. Ultimately, the fate of humanity hinged on Adam alone, and an accident occurred. So, how will God save humanity, which has come to die because of sin? This is important. God reveals to Adam and Eve the way to salvation. In Genesis 3:24, it states that first, people were driven out of the Garden of Eden. In a state of sin, they were here.

It is something that should not be. Look here, God expelled that person, and then He guarded the way to the tree of life. God has blocked that path. However, one thing is, no matter what, Elder, you are not really going to be here tomorrow, right? Elder, no matter how much we say that the tree of life is a fruit of life, can we continue to live if we keep eating it while being in a state of sin? No matter how much it is the fruit of life, if we eat it while in a state of sin, can we? If we eat it, can we continue to live? In fact, please speak. No matter how much it is the fruit of life, can we live if we eat it while being in a state of sin? Forever, right? Pastor, no matter how much it is the fruit of life, can we live forever if we eat it while in a state of sin? Can we live forever? No, if we are in a state of sin and eat it...

When you eat it, how can you live forever? Well, if you eat it in a state of sin, will you really live? This is not something we can decide; there is an answer. Look closely at why Jehovah God prevented this. If this person raises their hand and eats the fruit of the tree of life, what will happen? This is something mentioned in the Bible. Even though I have seen this often, it still confuses me when I ask. No matter how much you eat from the tree of life, if you are in a state of sin, that cannot be eternal life. If you continue to eat it while in a state of sin, then living forever would have been possible. That is why access was blocked. Still, I don’t understand. If a person is destined to die, then allowing them to keep eating would solve the problem. Why was access to this food restricted? We should be happy and live forever, but if we eat it in a state of sin, we would live eternally under the curse of sin and in a corrupted state.

Living is not a blessing. Rather, God has allowed us to go out and not eat this. Why can't we eat this? What will we gain from it? Eternal life? It is clearly stated. But for you to survive eternally, a person must eat this. If we cannot eat it, we gradually... But look at how well God created humanity in the beginning; we couldn't eat this, and then we had to survive with the life force we had, eventually leading to death. Back then, people lived close to a thousand years. That's incredible, right? Now, we have weakened significantly; that's a story for later. But think about it: why must we be cast out and prevented from eating this? Isn't it strange? If God had allowed us to eat it and live, it could have resolved everything. Why did this happen? Look here, Satan is the devil.

Rather, Adam and Eve, by eating this fruit, would have liked to live forever in the misery of sin. In other words, if they had eaten from the tree of life while still in a state of sin, it would have been something. Why? Because Satan would have loved it; living forever with the curse of sin would be quite something. However, God prevented that because it is certainly not a blessing for humanity. Therefore, being unable to eat from the tree of life means living in a corrupted state forever, which is not good. Living like that is akin to putting rotten food in the refrigerator; does it change anything? What would be different if you put a decaying corpse in a room? Now, what does it say? Listen closely. Can you read the top verse? Hebrews 9:27 says, It is appointed for man to die once. This is a clear message to us.

Death is a state of being, which means sending a corrupted person, burdened by the curse of sin, back to where? To the dust. After all, we started from dust, so returning to dust and having God begin again is not a problem because it started that way when we were not there. However, if you just go back to dust without any conditions, then it ends there. So, how should we go so that it doesn’t just end in dust? That’s what I want to talk about. I plan to discuss this part over the next couple of days. So, what is death? It is the removal of life; when you remove vitality, where do you go? You go back to dust. If you look at it visually, creation involves putting something into the dust. When you put in the breath of life, it becomes a living being. Then, what is death? It is the extraction of that breath of life from existence, which leads back to dust. The principle is very straightforward.

It is simply the case that we were created to live forever, so returning to dust is something we instinctively do not want. Everyone rejects it, even until the very end. However, no matter how much we struggle and fight against it, it cannot be changed. Yet, for us, who must inevitably face this end, God now offers hope. This part requires a bit more learning, so please take another look. What does it say about dying once? It is appointed for people to die once. But that sounds strange, right? It says that dying is appointed, which seems final, but what does it say before that? It says once. So, does that mean we die once or twice? That seems odd. Every time I see it, it states that it is appointed to die once. If that is the case, what does that mean?

Isn't it curious? It's certain that we die once. So, do we die twice? To die twice, one must die once and then come back to life. This is quite a puzzling issue. We usually take the expression we die once anyway as a simple statement, but it is actually a very complex structural expression. It is certain that we die once, and that is the reality now. The statement we die once raises the question: is there a key to solve this? We understand this reality, but what should we do about it? Look again; dying once is something that has been predetermined for humans. We are all aware of this. And what about here? The world has become like a prison. As a result, with death row inmates gathered together, it feels like everything connects back to the theme of death. That's my perspective on this.

I keep saying this: look at this. We work ourselves to death, and that’s why we die. We eat and work ourselves to death, we earn money and work ourselves to death, we breathe and work ourselves to death, we exercise and work ourselves to death. It's strange that everything we do with hard work is connected to this idea of dying. Why do we have to do everything to the point of exhaustion? When I see this, I immediately understand what the world is connected to. Looking at this, I realize that our South Korea is currently in a state of armistice. These days, Israel is in chaos, but if you look closely, everything in our country is filled with words related to war. Do you know why North Korea cannot invade South Korea? It’s because everything here is armed. They are too scared to come here. When people take taxis, what do they say? They call it a bullet taxi.

It is said that, you know, people walking around are all armed. And when you look at each person, they might say, Hey, today I'm the one who's going to shoot. But it turns out that everyone has a gun. It seems like everyone is saying they are going to shoot. And if you look around the bars, you can see that they are all drinking bomb shots. Then, if you look at the restaurants, they have dishes like budae jjigae. What’s even more frightening is that if you look down the alley, there are places that serve large quantities of alcohol, and it’s not just the restaurants; there are places in the alleys as well. So, you see, every household is a nuclear family. We struggle to have just one nuclear family, but in Korea, every household has a nuclear family. It’s not just a matter of one or two years; it’s been like this for a while, and it's surprising. What’s even scarier is that even the kind and gentle Sabbath church members... they do this several times a year.

The total mobilization is happening on the Sabbath. It seems that there are many guns in each household, and if you look closely at terms like total mobilization Sabbath, you will realize what we are connected to. I mean, everyone, when we see these expressions, we recognize that this world is completely connected to death. Now, let’s take another look; I will wrap this up. Through one person, sin entered the world, and through sin, death came. Yes, in this way, death has come to all people. In the book of 1 Corinthians, it states this very precisely. It happened in Adam. I talked about why this is the case today; everyone is like, dead. Interestingly, the Bible uses expressions like the first Adam and the second Adam. Why? Because the first Adam brought death, and then God said He would come as the second Adam, bringing life again.

I will begin. This means that, first, when Adam sinned and lost eternal life, God Himself came to the world as another Adam, the second Adam, to address everything that the first Adam failed at and to restore the life that humanity had lost. This is why the Bible refers to Him as the second Adam. There is a reason for this. It means that the second Adam will succeed where the first Adam failed. Let's take a look again. Let's read together. I have translated it using the Common Translation. Grace begins with God and you. Whenever we read the Bible, this expression is very appropriate as it is a translation jointly made by Catholics and Protestants. Through Jesus, everyone can re-enter a right relationship with God, and the result is that they can attain eternal life. Is there hope? Yes, there is. This is what I want to talk about. Look, there is something called living for a day.

Let's live just for a day. That's right, we live for just a day. What does a mayfly say when we talk about tomorrow? It asks, What is tomorrow? However, just because a mayfly has no tomorrow doesn't mean there is no tomorrow at all. It only applies to the mayfly. There is a tomorrow for us. There is a year for grasshoppers too. If you say to a grasshopper, Let's meet next year, it will ask, What is next year? because it can't live beyond a year. But does that mean next year doesn't exist? No, it does exist. In life, we can understand this concept. When we talk about the next step, people often think it's something only churchgoers or pastors say. You may not acknowledge that there is a next step in life, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. It's just that it seems that way to us. So, the life of a mayfly, the life of a grasshopper, and our life—what is the fourth one? Yes, that's right, it's eternal life. This is a concept that is also possible to discuss. How this is possible will be explained tomorrow.

In two days, I will connect everything and continue to speak. Please take a good look again; this is definitely how it is. What did we start with? Eternal life. But what has it become now? It has become life. During this life, what does the Bible tell us? Ultimately, life ends with death, so what should we not do? We should not just die. If we simply die, life ends there. However, if we do not just die, God will restore everything to the way it was originally intended, and that is exactly what? Eternal life. Once again, we started with eternal life, but now it has become life. However, what should we not do? We should not just die. Before dying, what should we have? We should have life. What kind of life should we have? It is Jesus. Once again, the Bible says, A son will be born, and you shall name him Jesus. This is what the Bible says, and I understand that I cannot explain all the meanings today. You shall name him Jesus, for he will save his people.

What did Jesus say about himself in terms of saving them from their sins? He said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. God loved the world so much that He gave us Jesus Christ, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. This same message is repeated throughout the scriptures. If it were just a matter of whether something might happen or not, the Bible would not speak so strongly about this issue. If you hold on firmly to it, you will live forever. Tomorrow, I plan to talk about a very special genealogy. It will not be the usual understanding of genealogies. Perhaps through this genealogy, I will explain the long history of humanity contained within it. There is a very important part in this. However, I will not cover all of history. I will focus on a very special part found in Genesis, which encompasses everything for us.

As I mentioned yesterday, I will explain what has happened up until now over the next two days. If everything goes well here, the important part that will take place on the final day could be mine. Pastor, please sing the theme song a bit today and do this for us.

새생명전도축제 l "이제는 인생을 넘어 영생입니다” - 허창수 목사 ㅣ 23.11.01.

새생명전도축제 l "이제는 인생을 넘어 영생입니다” - 허창수 목사 ㅣ 23.11.01.