Yes, thank you for coming today and giving us such a special and powerful performance of praise. I was quite worried. In fact, it's because I didn't see the singing during the sing-along and special performances at Daegu Central Church. I kept wondering why I was invited here, even while I was evangelizing. I was concerned about how the children would bravely come here. Since I had never seen it before, I thought we were doing well, so I was really enthusiastic. Thankfully, they didn't know; it's a blessing that they didn't see it. If they had, I think their spirits would have been crushed. Every time we sang, I was surprised to realize that this is not an ordinary church. However, seeing that everyone seemed okay today made me feel relieved. A grandfather was asked a question by his grandson: Grandpa, when you sleep...

I have a bit of a beard, you see. I usually sleep with it tucked under the blanket. But when I was asked about it, I couldn't quite remember if I did that or not. So I thought, I'll try sleeping tonight and see how it goes, and I wondered how I actually did it. That evening, I lay down and tucked my beard under the blanket, but it felt a bit stuffy. I thought, Did I take it out? So I pulled my beard out from under the blanket, but then it felt empty again. I couldn't figure it out. Ultimately, before being asked, I had never really thought about it. I slept well. But when I was asked how I did it, I felt like I might have tucked it in, but I also felt like I might have taken it out. In fact, this time...

Listening to the gathering, it feels very much like the heart of that grandfather. It seems that I have to make an important choice, but if I don’t make a choice, I might waste this golden opportunity given to me. Everyone seems to have another eternal life, and I can't be the only one without it. However, when I consider going for it, it feels just like living as those churchgoers do, which isn't easy either. It’s not simple to decide whether to keep my beard or remove it. Sometimes, the choice of faith, believing in God, becomes a natural decision, but when it comes to making that choice, it can also lead to significant contemplation. Nevertheless, today we have reached the final hour. Today, I will conclude what has been achieved on this land, and tomorrow, shortly after, we will discuss the parts that have yet to be realized.

I would like to say a few words today. If I had to give a title, it would be Eternal Life. It is right before you today. I want to offer you life today. When God created humans, what did He intend? To be happy and to live eternally. Even having just one of these is significant, but it's not enough. No matter how happy you are, if your life is not guaranteed, or no matter how long life may be, if happiness is not assured, then it means nothing. Therefore, God has clearly given us two blessings. To maintain these blessings, we must not break our relationship with whom? With God. If we break our relationship with God, what does the Bible refer to it as? It tells you not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. As we've heard, if you eat from it, you will surely die.

A tremendous problem arises with God; the relationship with God is broken. This is called sin. But a problem occurred. As we saw, where are humans cast out from? Eden. Why? Because they sinned; because they did wrong. Of course, if we think vaguely, that is the case. However, the Bible specifically states the reason for their expulsion from Eden. The reason is this: The Lord God said, Behold, the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil; now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever. Therefore, God said he must not eat it. If he eats from the tree of life while bearing the curse of sin, he would merely prolong his life. This is certainly not a blessing. Rather, when God sought to cast them out, the devil anticipated that they would continue to sin and eat from the tree of life, bearing the curse of sin forever.

I want to receive some blessings. However, God chased them away. What will they do with this? Will they live forever? Living forever in pain as a result of the curse of sin is certainly not a blessing. So, how will God save humanity, which has died because of sin? 

Now, the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, which was written before the coming of Jesus, consists of 39 books. That’s quite a lot. However, when we examine these scriptures, we see that there are two main themes. The Bible has two threads: one is genealogy, and the other is sacrifice. The Old Testament is divided in this way. Yesterday, we looked at this. What does the genealogy teach us? It shows who our Savior is, which is why the genealogy is presented. Then, what is the sacrifice? It shows how the Savior will save us. So yesterday, I discussed the conditions.

I showed you today that it's about the sacrificial rites. Yesterday, we talked about who our Lord is, and today, in the evening, I want to share how our Savior saves us. Once again, the genealogy is important because if the Savior were to come in the form of an angel, then there would be no need for a genealogy. However, it is astonishing that the Savior, as a descendant of a woman, comes to this earth in human form. As soon as Adam and Eve left Eden, they wondered if this child could be our Savior. The name given was Cain, which means the man given by the Lord as our Savior. There must have been great expectations regarding this. However, Adam lived for nearly a thousand years and saw countless children born, yet the Savior had not yet come. Even his descendants lived for nearly a thousand years, and still, the situation remained strange. Why was that? This genealogy is indeed significant.

What would be necessary? You just have to leave a child behind, and then the Savior comes right away. This lasts longer than expected. Not only does the Savior inform us of His coming, but He also continuously reveals how He will save us. So, we can recognize that this is the one who comes in such a way, and that He is my Savior. Once again, the genealogy shows us who will come in human form—the Savior. And this offering shows us the method by which the Savior will save people. So, between the genealogy and the offering, who is there? Jesus is there. Now, let's take a look. Do you remember the genealogy of Adam that we saw yesterday? In Adam's genealogy, we see that Seth is born after Cain leaves and Abel is dead. Then it starts again with Seth, who has Enosh at age 105, and it continues on. After that, we have Methuselah, who has Lamech at age 187, and Lamech has a son at age 182.

Noah had Noah, and after living for a while, the story continues. You remember the names, right? However, yesterday we looked at two genealogies, and Cain's genealogy had no ages listed. Additionally, there was no mention of death. The difference between Adam's and Cain's genealogies is that Cain's genealogy includes occupations and their activities—what they did for a living. But in Adam's genealogy, there is nothing about what those people did. It simply states that they had children and lived for 900 years; that's all it mentions. But do you know why this is important? As we saw yesterday, activities are visible because they manifest in life. Whether they raised sheep, made tools, or created musical instruments, all of that is evident. You can tell what that person was involved in. However, ages—ages are something we cannot see.

I don't know who the person named Jar is, but I heard that he is a musician and has written songs. I know that because I can see his limits. But as for age, I don't know anyone's age. Just look, I heard yesterday, Where are you, deacon? How old were you when you had your first child? I don't really know. I mean, men usually don't remember that. It’s strange, though, that I remember how old I was when I had my first child. Why do I remember such trivial things? It's not a big deal; you can ask anything. Why doesn’t the pastor ask me? If he did, I would just say 25, 27, or 26. Every household has a different age for their first child, but why do I remember such details? No one finds it strange; it's just natural. However, what I did with my life, that’s not visible. Even if it’s not obvious, I know everything because of rumors and other things. But age, it's strange that I remember how old I was when I had my first child.

After that, it mentions how many years they lived and at what age they died. Who knows this? Only a few people know, and if you’re not very close, like family, who would know? So when you look closely at the genealogy belonging to Adam, it shows the age at which each person was born, how many years they lived, and the names of those who are recorded. God remembers and keeps a record of all this, indicating that these are His children, His family. You see, they lived for 900 years or 850 years. What does living a long life mean? In God's eyes, these individuals should be living eternally, yet they lived only for 900 years. How disappointing must that be? The record shows that he gave birth at 187 and lived for 800 more years before dying at over 900. When I look at the genealogy, I realize how closely God keeps track of those belonging to Adam.

If it were someone else's story, why would they record that? But what is the specialty of these people? It's giving birth to children. However, it's not just about having children. It is about living with faith in the Savior, who will come as a descendant of women. So, it's not that these people have no deeds. Why wouldn’t they play instruments? Why wouldn’t they farm? They did everything they could. However, that was merely what was given to them to survive on this earth, while their purpose was different. But those who belong to Cain are so busy with those things that they don’t even realize they are dying. They have no interest in when they died or how old they were. What we do know is that it shows us what kind of people we need to become. Look closely at this. Now, listen to this; the genealogy does not only appear in the Old Testament but also in the New Testament.

But here it starts in reverse. Jesus, then his father Joseph, and then it goes up to Noah. Have you heard of Methuselah? Noah, Methuselah, where are they? Ah, here it comes up again. Selah, that name later appears in the New Testament. It goes up in reverse, and then Noah comes out, and Methuselah, and then Enoch, Seth, Adam. Amazingly, it starts with God, saying it began with Adam, but in reality, Adam didn't start it either, did he? So, the genealogy of the New Testament starts with Jesus and ultimately goes back to God. Everyone within you is a child of God. But the condition is that it begins with Jesus. Just like this story that starts with Jesus, the one who has life, the person connected to Jesus becomes a part of this family tree. He will give birth to a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

The genealogy connects to Jesus Christ. Look at this; when the genealogy starts with Adam, it mainly shows the births, but ultimately, it states that they died. What this genealogy shows is that, in the end, people die. However, when we trace the genealogy backward from Jesus, the meaning contained in it feels different. What is emphasized here is the connection to Jesus, the Savior of life. Ultimately, this genealogy tells us to connect with Him. In other words, for those who desire eternal life, come and be attached to Him. When we were young in the countryside, everyone wanted to sleep in and rest, but there was always one diligent kid who would wake up early and run around the neighborhood, calling out for people to play hide and seek.

Now, when we start, everyone is just saying, What do I need to do? But there are still people who want to play hide and seek. From here, it continues like this, and then, someone who's a bit impatient goes out again. Another person says, I have to go out. But just a little while ago, I was alone, and after a bit, there are already two of us. The people who want to play hide and seek say, Stay close. So with two people, it becomes three, and as the noise gets louder, even if I'm lying down, I feel uneasy. If I don't go out, it seems like I'm the only one not playing. The call for people to play hide and seek gets louder, so eventually, I go out, and by then, there are already about ten people. Then, the girls can't just stay still either. When someone says, Who wants to play tug-of-war? Come here to start, at first, we start like this, and then someone else joins in, and then another one, and later...

The sound seems to be like a choir, and in the end, it comes together here. If you look closely at this genealogy, it seems to say, Those who desire eternal life, come here. It's nothing else. If you look at the genealogy, it indicates that those who belong here, that is, those who desire eternal life, are invited to come here. This is not a stiff statement; it's an invitation for those who desire eternal life to come here. Oh, that's not it. You wouldn't call out for a game of hide and seek like that. Who would say, Those who want to play hide and seek, come here? If you think about it, it's like a song. Those who want to play hide and seek, come here. There's a melody in it. It seems that even behind love, there are songs that express what people want. For those who desire eternal life, it starts here. Let's try that again. Should I give it a try? For those who desire eternal life... Oh, hold on, it’s a song. We shouldn’t be making a fuss about singing here in front of the members of the Daegu Central Church. Let’s say it again: for those who desire eternal life...

People who desire eternal life, that's exactly it. When I look at the genealogy, it seems like those who desire eternal life keep calling out to us endlessly. Amen. In Adam, we learned that all people are dead as if they were dead. However, grace, through our Lord Jesus Christ, brings all people into a proper relationship with God, and as a result, leads to eternal life. This is the story of redemption: the Savior comes as a descendant of whom? He comes as a descendant of a woman. Yet, Cain was born from this union, and so was Abel, and then Seth, and so on. It wasn't just two, nor Noah. Why does this keep happening? Why aren't so many children becoming the Savior? They all believe in God and hope for life.

The connection was made, but it was not through Adam. However, everyone needs to understand this: those who come through Adam are already in a state where eternal life has been lost. When a child is born from Adam in that state, it does not bring forth a life unrelated to Adam. In other words, a child born from the connection between Adam and Eve is born from Adam's seed. Since Adam's relationship with the eternal life of God has been severed, he cannot pass on eternal life. Therefore, it is not through Adam's seed that this should come. The Bible clearly states that God will send a Savior among your descendants, so wait a little. It does not say among your descendants in a vague way; it specifies whose descendants. This means that He will be born through a woman, but must not be related to a man. Thus, what do we call this being that is to be born into the structure of the world? It is called the seed of the woman, which is born independently of Adam.

In Isaiah chapter 7, it says, Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son. But does that even make sense? How can a virgin give birth? For a woman to give birth as the descendant of a woman, she must be in a state unrelated to a man. However, because of this story, I believe the devil has created many similar tales in this world. For example, there's a story about a young girl who went to a mountain at dawn to drink from a spring, and then her belly began to swell. When you hear such stories, they sound like mere legends. Even in the Bible, it mentions a virgin conceiving a son, which feels like a legend. It seems like they are saying something absurd. Through such similar stories, they try to make the story of Jesus feel fabricated, creating all sorts of tales to undermine it.

The principle is this: the hand of a woman. Therefore, that virgin is the seed of God's life. The Bible states that when the woman became pregnant, it was through the Holy Spirit. However, He will come in the form of a man, that is, as the Savior. Here, according to prophecy, the Savior, Jesus Christ, is born of the virgin Mary, who did not know a man. This proves that He was born of a woman, specifically, that He came into the world as a life unrelated to Adam. In 1 Corinthians 15, it expresses this by saying that the second man, which can also be referred to as the second Adam. The first Adam came from the dust, but the second Adam cannot come from the dust. Where must He come from? The statement that He came from heaven indicates that God came to this earth in human form. So, which genealogy will you choose? Which genealogy?

Would you like to choose? The genealogy of this world boasts of having a solid foundation. However, our Lord Jesus' genealogy does not boast of anything else. What it has is life, and it loves life. Our people also appreciate a solid background. For example, when I mention that my great-grandfather served as a minister during the Goryeo Dynasty, I often say that I am the 28th descendant. We talk about having a prestigious family background. But do you know why people keep boasting about having a solid lineage? It's because a solid background gives you the ability to stand tall. No matter how much you try, if there are no bones, you become flimsy. We endure with bones. However, if there are only bones and no flesh, that too is quite unattractive. Nevertheless, having a solid foundation is very important. That is how...

I keep hearing about how we want to live with a solid family background, as if to show off. I am that kind of person. However, when it comes to the conditions set by the Lord, we don't often talk about our past. We hope for the existence of life. As Koreans, we still value having a solid background. When Christianity first came to Korea, oh, our Lord Jesus faced a lot of mockery. People said that Jesus had no surname. They thought, Oh, there’s no surname for Jesus, so he must not be a gentleman. Later on, they realized there was a name, but they questioned, What’s the surname? Just call him Lord Jesus. In our country, this is something we think a lot about. There’s a saying that Korean anchovies even look down on squid. I have a backbone, but squid is small and lacks a backbone. This implies that not all Koreans are like squid.

You need to understand where the focus of life is directed when looking at this genealogy. Look, our destiny is determined in just two moments: when we are born and when we die. When we die, our name is recorded in the obituary, and when we are born, our name is recorded in the family registry. Depending on how we live between these two moments, our eternal destiny is decided. 

Look again, for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. This is why it is meaningful to continually hear and see the same scriptures. Jesus speaks about Himself, saying, I am the way, the truth, and the life. Understand this; ultimately, Jesus is the one who bridges the gap between God and us.

A broken relationship can be described as the heavens and the earth being disconnected, similar to how a bridge connects one island to another. Jesus, therefore, says, Look here, because of sin, the condition of humanity is discussed in the book of the prophets, on page 57. If you have been coming to church, you might often hear about this strange book. It's not a strange book; it's actually a very good book of faith. If anyone needs it, the pastor can provide it. I can briefly show you that it contains very important content. In the book of the prophets, it states that because of sin, humanity is in disarray, and only Christ, through atonement for sin, can build a bridge that spans that deep chasm, delivering salvation from heaven to earth. In other words, Jesus says, I will make you cross over. What does that mean?

Salvation is another word for saying, I am the way, and then, I am the truth, and then, I am the life. What should we do when we understand who Jesus is? Well, just by looking at this, we can find the answer. This is a church that praises, yet some still don't know this. Even so, today you did well. In the Gospel of John, it says, Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life.' There is a repeated phrase. It also says, I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if they die, will live. Look, Jesus says, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never go hungry. What He has promised us is this: God has given life, and life is in Jesus. As I read, I keep encountering the theme of life, life, life. The world leads to death.

It's suffocating, and even if I open my mouth, I feel like I'm dying. It seems like everything is dying as I work hard and talk endlessly. The Bible acknowledges this reality, but it continues to emphasize something next to it: life. The repetition of the word life shows us something significant. When the same words keep coming up, what does that indicate? It emphasizes the heart of God and Jesus. This constant mention of life reflects their true feelings. I remember a situation from a previous broadcast where parents in the countryside were communicating with their children through video letters. While it might not be exactly the same, the core message is similar. In one instance, a parent would say, We’re doing well, thinking that no news is good news. However, they wonder why they haven’t received any calls.

He skips some parts in between and continues talking. He says that the new boiler was installed next door, but we don't care; as long as you all live well, that's what matters. While looking at the woman next to him, he adds, Isn't that right? It should end there, but then he looks back at the camera and says, By the way, where did they say the new boiler next door is from? He claims it doesn't matter, but still asks, What brand was it again? He acts as if it doesn't concern him, and then looks at the camera again and says, What difference does it make? He mentions that the neighbors have a state-of-the-art boiler, boasting about it, but insists that they are really not interested. Then he asks, Do you know what that is? Despite that, he adds, Still, I guess the new boiler keeps their rooms warm. He continues, Daughters, sons-in-law, you should come down to visit; you need to see your grandchildren's faces. Then he says, What do you think? We don't care about the latest model of the boiler.

Even if it's not that great, it's still usable, so don't worry about the boiler. Even though I say I'm not, there are repeated words. Yes, it shows what is truly in the heart. Even while saying no, why is that phrase repeated a little later? Now, the son-in-law, the eldest son-in-law, responds with a video: Hello, mother-in-law and father-in-law. I'm sorry for not visiting often. I'll gather the family and come down. And I will give you a good boiler. This is in between. Meanwhile, this eldest son-in-law keeps talking. He mentions that there are families where the father-in-law sends a sack of rice every year, and there are others too, but we don't worry about that. He really doesn’t care. Yes, how can we eat what was hard-earned from farming? He adds that the neighbor sends a sack every month, but don't worry about it. And he asks, Father, how did the last harvest go?

Ah, if it works out, then it works out. We can just buy rice. Even though rice is expensive here, they deliver it well. Don't worry about it. Speaking of which, yes, even though they say no, the feelings of the village continue to repeat. Of course, this is a story made by the broadcasting station, but when I read the Bible, the reality is death. Why is it that life, life, Jesus never fails to introduce Himself by saying, I am life, I am the bread of life? How can we become a family of life? We must receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Who is Jesus? He is the Son of God who came in human form to save humanity from sin and death. In essence, there is only one God, but the Bible speaks of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. In reality, there are three persons, but they are one, which is why we refer to it as the Trinity.

We have explained God's existence in a way that we can understand, but He is the same God. He is truly a mysterious being. In trying to imitate God, the devil has created various gods, and they are all represented in threes. For instance, the concept of the three goddesses is prevalent. This is all because the devil has seen God's form and keeps trying to replicate it. When we talk about God's three aspects, it often leads to ideas like the three goddesses. This is an attempt to shape people's hearts, but it is important for you to understand this. Among them, the Son of God came to this earth in the form of a man to save us. We refer to Him as our Savior, and His name is Jesus. We see the cross often through the church, but what does it all signify? It is all related to that Jesus. Look at the content; the Jesus of the cross is God Himself who came as a man to save us.

Go back, this is very quietly laid out, everyone. The fact that He died on the cross means that He is someone who cannot be seen by anyone next to Him, and He is a completely innocent person. The reason is simple: your death, which you deserve, I will take upon myself, and I will give you the life that I have. That’s it. This is how it is revealed through the cross. So, the genealogy continues to ask who will be our Savior, and eventually, Jesus appears. Then, how will Jesus save us? This is the story of the sacrifices mentioned in the Old Testament. When I sin, the Bible says I take a lamb, and then I kill that lamb. I should be the one to die, but the lamb dies instead. And while offering that lamb to God, there was a ritual in which God forgives our sins. What does this mean? It means that the one who is God, who is without sin, died. Therefore, God, who sacrificed Himself on the cross as an offering for sinners, died.

The story of Jesus on the cross is why every church has a cross, and we sometimes sing about the cross. Let's all say together, God has risked His life for humanity. The phrase risked His life is not a light matter; it is an enormous thing. God, who created humanity, had to put His life on the line because He could not do otherwise. How much sorrow must the angels feel? They rejoice in the salvation of humanity, yet God's Son was brought down to this point. When a person dies, the one who feels the most heartache is ultimately God. When my husband dies, he can be buried on the back hill, but when it comes to my children, I find that very upsetting. Why is that? How can my husband be buried on the back hill while my children are held close to my heart? Why, why, why is that? My husband was once a stranger, but my children are part of me.

But in a way, children are like me. My husband is buried in the back mountain, but children are in the heart. Just as that is in a mother's heart, I believe that God created women with that same heart. It means that God has that heart. The way He looks at us reflects that. How could it be otherwise? God, like a mother who cannot bury her child even in death but keeps them in her heart, sometimes saves people. How does He do this? He risked His life for us. In Lessons from Nature, page 187, it says that even if there is only one lost soul, Christ, the Son of God, would have died for that one soul. Once again, what does the cross show us?

The curse of sin is taken by someone, and that someone is me. The curse is eternal death. I take this upon myself, and what does the Creator do? He says He will give us life. In fact, the cross is the same as a death sentence from God. That is something we should bear. However, for you all, dying once is a result of sin. Yes, that happens. But that is not a problem. As you will see tomorrow and today, the Bible expresses that when a person dies once, it is referred to as sleeping. Why? Because they will rise again. Now, when we say that Jesus took on the curse of sin, it means He took upon Himself the eternal death that humanity must face and gives us the Creator's life. Therefore, after the cross, the relationship between us and Jesus is...

I know it's important, and my child is like me. So when I try to catch a mosquito, the mosquito says, Your blood runs through my body. What should I do? This is a direct expression of the blood ties that Koreans value. If you look at the issue of the cross, it shows that we have a life relationship with Him. This is particularly evident in the lives of women. Men don’t experience this as much, but for women, the nuances of sin and their lives are quite delicate. They have their parental home and their in-laws. How long have you been married? Why? How many years have you been married? Approximately how long do you think it has been since you got married? Thirty years? And how long were you at your parental home? Thirty-one years? Wow, so it’s half and half. How long have you been married? Thirty-seven years? And how long were you at your parental home? Just about twenty-something years?

That's right. I've been married for 30 years, and I prefer my family home. I like my family home better than my in-laws. What are you talking about? I've been married for 37 years, and my family home has only been for 20. I like my family home better than my in-laws. I really do. Oh, wait a minute, Elder. This is strange. You've lived in your in-laws' house for 37 years, right? You like your family home better than your in-laws, but you've only been in your family home for barely 20 years, and you've been married for almost 40 years. Isn't that odd? Why is that? The in-laws' home is legally connected to you, while the family home is connected by blood and life. So, in essence, a father-in-law is legally a father, and a brother-in-law is legally a brother. That's why the in-laws are all connected by law. The reason it’s hard with in-laws is that people judge whether they do well or poorly based on that. The law, after all, is about whether you keep it well or not, but the family home is not a legally connected entity.

This is connected to life, so the truth is that the mother really doesn't care if her daughter-in-law treats her well or not. What matters is whether her daughter is doing well or not. She looks at whether her daughter is living well or struggling. It's not about whether the daughter-in-law is good to her; for instance, she might say that the daughter-in-law doesn't even give her allowance after getting married. But the in-laws have to treat her well. During the holidays, I noticed in some families that the daughters come over, but they don't go to their in-laws. They come back home, and when they visit their parents' house, they just do chores and keep things tidy. The sister-in-law might come over, do some work, and even say, Oh, this is delicious, but when it's time to leave, she asks her mother, Is there anything left? Can I take some home? Even if there's nothing left, she still asks. Then the mother might complain about her daughter-in-law, saying, Look at her, just sitting around, but her mood still lifts when she hears that.

Do you understand how different this is? So, for those who believe, just as Christ died, yes, He died, but where is the life of the Savior? It is in Him. Oh, this is a very important promise. If there had been no cross, humanity could not have united with God. Our entire hope rests on that. Look again, when a sinner kneels in faith beside the cross, he reaches the highest place a human can attain. 

Even more astonishing is that He died; that is even more remarkable. The God who is life creates life even from eternal death due to human sin, in a place where life originally did not exist. He, He, He is still our Savior. What is our hope? He did not end with death but rose again. So, what does He do after death? He resurrects. Look at this, the resurrected Jesus is in the tomb.

What do you show that never ends? It is said that I am the resurrection and the life. Did you hear that? The words we first heard are now no longer unfamiliar to us. I was dead before, but behold, now I am alive forever. He holds the keys of death and Hades; He has the keys to open the tomb. Those who are in the grave cannot simply be pulled out by digging the ground. However, God, especially Jesus, being the key to the tomb does not just mean pulling out a corpse, but rather it signifies our existence as living beings, unrelated to the grave. Anyone can kill, but only those who have life can give life. Only those who have triumphed over death can do so. Once again, I write this to you who believe.

You have something, which is eternal life. The words of God say that here, finally, life insurance presented by humans is not insurance that guarantees life. This sounds like a statement, but it is useless. How ridiculous is it that for humans, life insurance means if you die, I'll give you this amount? What kind of life insurance is that? But here, what does the word of God say? It says that we have a life insurance policy. They possess an immortal certificate through Christ's death and resurrection. Ah, what does this mean? Now, the important thing is that today we will address this part a little more. Tonight is the last night, and I will take a little more time, so please don't come starting tomorrow night. I can handle it, so I will speak a bit longer today, and as a penalty, no one should come tomorrow night.

Please make sure you do this. Does believing in Jesus lead to death or not? This is strange. What is the difference? Whether you believe in Jesus or not, everyone dies. If there were a difference, I wouldn't need to explain it in a complicated way. The believer might say, That person has believed in Jesus for over 200 years, but they still look 20. Meanwhile, non-believers continue to age. So, there wouldn't be a need for an explanation. However, the issue is that both believers and non-believers die, so what is the difference? It’s difficult for me to explain that there is a difference when it seems there isn’t. But there is a difference, and it’s this: Look at the living seed and the non-living seed. Until they both go into the ground and decay, they are the same. What difference could there be? But surprisingly, the living seed sprouts, while the non-living seed does not.

It goes in and rots, and it ends there. But both rot. The difference lies in whether there is life or not. Now, I brought a fan here. Well, it's not something I brought; just take a good look at this. It's dead, right? How can we make it alive? What is this? It's made in China. Why doesn’t it work no matter how much I touch it? Why? Because it’s not connected to electricity. So, I connected it to the electricity. What’s going on? Why isn’t it turning? You said it would work if it was connected to electricity, so I did that. But what's the difference between being connected to electricity and not being connected? It doesn’t turn, right? It's the same. Pastor, where is this from? Where is it used? It doesn’t work even when connected to electricity, and it doesn’t work when unplugged. What’s the difference? Why are you using something like this? Well, everyone, what do you think? Even if you believe in Jesus, you die, and even if you don’t believe, you die.

There is no difference between dying and not dying. It's just that people who attend church, like Jesus' followers, don't have funerals, right? It's the same thing. Whether it's in the countryside or somewhere else, there's not much difference. But look, earlier the fan was not connected to electricity, so it was just moving around here and there. Why? Because there was no power. But now, it looks the same, yet there was no difference before, even after it was connected. When the fan is properly connected to electricity and I press the button, it becomes clear that it was meaningless before the connection, but now the connected fan is definitely different. Shall we try to turn it? Oh, it's alive! It's connected to something. Every time I unfold this, I realize that we are connected to life, but it may not seem different. How about you? Do you remember? The Bible talks about two kinds of death. One is the death that comes back to life, and the other is simply death.

Ultimately, it has been decided that we will die once. So, what will we choose? This is the question. There is a difference between death with life and death without life. Now, let's look at the Bible. In John 5, it is promised that those who believe in God will receive something, and it says they will not come into judgment, but have passed from death to life. The Bible describes human death as sleeping. It says we sleep. Now, let’s ask our pastor, “What is the difference between death and sleep?” The difference is that sleep is something we will wake up from, while death is final; once we die, there is no news from us. However, in reality, it might seem that dying and sleeping are similar at first glance. We lie down, and when we sleep, we are covered with a blanket, while when we die, we are covered with dirt. The act of being covered is the same, but...

When we sleep, it feels like we are dead, right? It's quite similar. But is there a difference? Ah, from a distance, it looks like we're not even breathing; we are in such a deep sleep. So, if you get close and check if we are breathing, this sleep is almost like death. But what is the decisive difference? Yes, what is the decisive difference? In sleep, we wake up, but in death, we do not. That's why the Bible expresses death as sleep—because we will rise again. And when we sleep, there is a reaction. However, a dead person shows no reaction. If there is a reaction, then that person was just sleeping. But when someone is dead, there is absolutely nothing. The reason we bravely go to sleep at night is because we will wake up, right? How often do we feel sleepy and want to sleep, yet next to us…

I'm so sleepy that I feel like I'm going to die. What should I do now? I need to sleep, but if I sleep this time, it will be the end. Right? I’ll have to stick matchsticks to my eyes to keep them open and somehow hold on, because it’s the end. However, we want to sleep, but if we are disturbed, we will wake up. That sleep is brave. Death, on the other hand, shows no reaction at all. 

A woman arrived at the hospital with her husband, who was in a very serious condition. When they got to the hospital, the doctor looked at the husband and said to the wife, I'm sorry, but he has passed away. They brought him in, but the husband was actually not dead. He lay there as if he were almost dead, but he wasn't actually dead. The doctor said he was dead, and the wife was confused, saying, What do you mean he’s dead? He’s not dead.

The doctor said he was dead, so it’s almost like that, right? If I can’t sleep at this age, I’m going to end up in the freezer like this. So this man, who was really trying with all his might not to die, touched his wife lightly with his hand to show that he wasn’t dead. He was saying, “I’m not dead!” But the wife just said, “Stay still, you’re dead. You’ve died.” When someone dies, there’s no response. But even though they say he’s dead, when he touches her with his hand, she says, “Stay still, you’re dead.” What’s the difference between death and sleep? It’s life. And what’s the difference between death and sleep? It’s resurrection. So those who participate in the first resurrection are blessed. The second death has no power over them. So look, the first resurrection is important. It’s appointed for man to die once; does that mean he dies twice?

Yes, but the statement that those who participate in the first resurrection are blessed implies that there is also a second resurrection. Therefore, if you participate in the first resurrection, you do not have to face the second death. However, if you rise in the second resurrection, you will face eternal death again. The Bible states that all people, whether righteous or wicked, will die once and rise once. However, the timing of the resurrection differs. For believers, death is merely a trivial issue. For Christians, what is death? It is a state of sleep, and life is hidden with God, connected with Jesus. This is very important. Pay attention to this. Now, I will conclude. If I confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord, and whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Our decisions during our lifetime are crucial. In the Book of Acts, when they heard these words, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the apostles, Brothers...

What are we going to do? The Apostle Peter says that you should repent and be baptized in the name of Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. The issue of forgiveness of sins is tied to Jesus, who was crucified and died for me. So, how can I also die like Jesus? It's not just about that; how can His death and resurrection become mine? The Bible reveals this method through baptism. Just as Jesus died and was resurrected, when we go into the water for baptism, we are submerged and then brought back up. What is that? It symbolizes resurrection. The Bible explains that eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil would sever our relationship with God. Now, we should not eat from the tree of life either. Therefore, the symbolic meaning given is that when we receive baptism, it's like going into the water and then rising up again.

Through this, we are talking about connecting with Jesus. Just as the relationship with God was severed when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, through baptism, we reconnect with Him. In Mark 16:16, it says, Whoever believes in the Lord Jesus and is baptized will be saved. Since most of you have been baptized, you will understand what this means. Such people will obtain salvation, and baptism is a sign of that salvation. Going into the water symbolizes death and resurrection. Furthermore, baptism is where my name is recorded in the book of life. Let's read Revelation 21:27 together. It says, Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life will enter. I will explain more about where we will enter tomorrow. Will we reject this and face consequences, or will we accept it? Now is the time of mercy.

Today is the day of salvation. What should I do with my hands? Hold my hand. Our elder, no, our elder, please come forward. You are prepared for today, right? Yes, please come forward. Today, we will listen to a special hymn through our elder's trumpet, and we will pray. I apologize for being a bit late. As I mentioned, I understand everything, so you don't need to come tomorrow evening. There's no reason to come since it’s late. Let’s do that tomorrow. Today, let’s listen to our elder’s hymn. It’s actually difficult to express such important matters in a short time, and I find it challenging. How can a human express this? No matter how hard I try, it’s not easy. However, after listening to the issues of the week, I believe you will have a better understanding from a different perspective. Elder, today, my Lord...

Tomorrow, I will become a part of the final moment with the Lord, who is life itself. I feel a bit regretful that this is coming to an end. I want to add one more thing: within the performance of our pastor tomorrow, the essence of that content will remain intact. Please, I ask for this.

새생명전도축제 l "영원한 생명이 당신 앞에 있습니다.” - 허창수 목사 ㅣ 23.11.03.

새생명전도축제 l "영원한 생명이 당신 앞에 있습니다.” - 허창수 목사 ㅣ 23.11.03.