The Church of Almighty God | Gospel Testimonies | The Real Face of a So-called Good Person

The Church of Almighty God | Gospel Testimonies | The Real Face of a So-called Good Person

Kemu    Zhumadian City, Henan Province

In my own mind, I’ve always thought of myself as having good humanity. I’ve thought this because, my neighbors often complimented me in front of my parents for being sensible and showing concern for our family; saying I was the apple of my parents’ eyes. After getting married, my in-laws praised me in front of neighbors for being kind and filial to them. In my unit, my leader praised me for being honest and competent. And since accepting this stage of God’s work, I’ve been obedient with whatever the church asks me to do.

How can you pursue the truth so that you are not taken in by lies? What are the principles of practice? (2)

How can you pursue the truth so that you are not taken in by lies? What are the principles of practice? (2)

The Man’s Fellowship:

Some people listen to so many of God’s words, yet when they listen to one sentence of the great red dragon’s negative propaganda, they start to be suspicious all of a sudden. It is as if God’s words are not true and the work that God does is false. Do these kinds of people have faith in God? This is not faith. Look at the faith of Abraham and Job. That is genuine faith. They did not have any notions no matter what God said! What are the most important words that Peter spoke? “Even if God were playing with humans like they were toys, how would humans be able to complain? What right would they have?” (“Interpretation of the Thirty-fifth Utterance” in The Word Appears in the Flesh). Do you think these are words of faith? No matter what God does, he would obey. What’s the big deal with the great red dragon spreading rumors? “Even if all the things that the entire religious world and the great red dragon say were true, I would still believe in Almighty God.” Is this a genuine faith? This is what a genuine faith is like. Why do you need to believe in this manner? You can see that God is real. You can see that the things that God says are true. You can see God doing the work of perfecting man. This is why even if what the great red dragon says were true, God would still be God. God will forever be God! Someone asked, “Now, is it the case that no matter what God does, He is still God?” Correct. This is how it is. If He throws your child into a well, is He still God? Would you still believe? Let’s say you have two children. With one word, God lets your two children die.

The Church of Almighty God | Gospel Testimonies | The Work of God Is So Wise!

The Church of Almighty God | Gospel Testimonies | 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.

What is doing one’s duty?

Relevant Words of God:

Man doing his duty is, in actuality, the accomplishment of all that is inherent within man, that is, that which is possible for man. It is then that his duty is fulfilled. The defects of man during man’s service are gradually reduced through progressive experience and the process of his experience of judgment; they do not hinder or affect man’s duty. Those who cease to serve or yield and fall back in fear of the defects that may exist in service are the most cowardly of all men. If man cannot express what he ought to express during service or achieve what is inherently possible for him, and instead fools about and goes through the motions, he has lost the function that a created being should have. This kind of man is considered a mediocre nonentity and useless waste of space; how can one such as this be dignified with the title of a created being? Are they not entities of corruption that shine on the outside but are rotten within? … There is no correlation between the duty of man and whether he is blessed or cursed. Duty is what man ought to fulfill; it is his bounden duty and should not depend on recompense, conditions, or reasons. Only then is that doing his duty. A man who is blessed enjoys goodness upon being made perfect after judgment. A man who is cursed receives punishment when his disposition remains unchanged following chastisement and judgment, that is, he has not been made perfect. As a created being, man ought to fulfill his duty, do what he ought to do, and do what he is able to do, regardless of whether he will be blessed or cursed. This is the very basic condition for man, as one who seeks after God. You should not do your duty only to be blessed, and you should not refuse to act for fear of being cursed. Let Me tell you this one thing: If man is able to do his duty, it means he performs what he ought to do. If man is unable to do his duty, it shows the rebelliousness of man.

Gospel Hymn - The Hymn of God's Word Christ of the Last Days Brings the Way of Eternal Life

Gospel Hymn - The Hymn of God's WordChrist of the Last Days Brings the Way of Eternal Life

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God Himself is life and truth, and His life and truth are intertwined. Those who gain not His truth, gain not life. Without receiving the guidance and support of His truth, man is left with mere letters and doctrines, man is left with death. God's life and truth are intertwined and ever-present. If you know not the source of truth, you receive not the nourishment of life. Christ of the last days brings life and carries enduring and everlasting truth. This truth is the path that man must walk to gain life. It is the only path to knowing God and receiving His approval.

The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven | Q&A About the Truth | What is judgment?

Relevant Words of God:

The work of judgment is God’s own work, so it should naturally be done by God Himself; it cannot be done by man in His stead. Because judgment is the conquering of the human race through the truth, it is unquestionable that God still appears as the incarnate image to do this work among men. That is to say, in the last days, Christ shall use the truth to teach men around the earth and make all truths known to them. This is God’s work of judgment.

from “Christ Does the Work of Judgment With the Truth” in The Word Appears in the Flesh

The Consequence and the Outcome of Rejecting God’s Work of Judgment in the Last Days

All people who have experienced God’s last days work can clearly see that only when deeply corrupted mankind experiences God’s judgment and chastisement will they be able to attain true knowledge of God’s righteous disposition, and obtain changes in life disposition. Only in this way can mankind follow the will of the heavenly Father, exert all their effort for the utmost expansion of the kingdom gospel, and have a share in the adversities, kingdom and patience of Christ. Only in this way can mankind be eligible to enter the kingdom of heaven. The backwardness and corruption of all those believers in the Lord Jesus who have not accepted God’s judgment and chastisement of the last days and remain in the Age of Grace are mainly expressed in the following ten aspects:

The Church of Almighty God | Gospel Testimonies | Why Have I Walked the Path of the Pharisees?

The Church of Almighty God | Gospel Testimonies | 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.

Worship God in Spirit and in Truth "It's Such a Joy to Be an Honest Person" (Christian Music Video)

It's Such a Joy to Be an Honest Person

Understanding the truth frees one’s spirit and makes one happy. (That’s true!) I am filled with confidence in God’s word and harbor no doubts. (How could we have any doubts?) I am without negativity, I do not retreat, and never despair. (Look!) I uphold my duty with all my heart and mind, and I have no concerns for the flesh. I’m not bad, either! Though my caliber is low, I have an honest heart. (Really?) I am utterly devoted in all things to satisfy God’s will. (Ah, that’s right!) I practice the truth, obey God, and try to be an honest person. (Great!) I’m open and upright, without deceit, living in the light. Very good! Honest people, come quickly, let’s talk heart to heart. All God-loving people, come gather and join as good friends. One, two, three, we’re all true friends. All truth-loving people are brothers and sisters. (Family!) O happy people, come sing and dance in praise of God. Sing! Dance! It’s such a joy to be an honest person! It’s such a joy to be an honest person! Being an honest person is truly joyful! 

Understanding the truth frees one’s spirit and makes one happy. (A blessed person!) I am filled with confidence in God’s word and harbor no doubts. We are clear on the vision! I am without negativity, I do not retreat, and never despair. (It’s so good to understand the truth!) I uphold my duty with all my heart and mind, and I have no concerns for the flesh. We live like human beings! Though my caliber is low, I have an honest heart. Ah, an honest heart is so precious! I am utterly devoted in all things to satisfy God’s will. Isn’t this a path for practice? I practice the truth, obey God, and try to be an honest person. (God does not ask much of us.) I’m open and upright, without deceit, living in the light. Give the glory to God! Honest people, come quickly, let’s talk heart to heart. No one dislikes honest people, right? All God-loving people, come gather and join as good friends. Deceitful people are so disgusting! Eww! All truth-loving people are brothers and sisters. O happy people, come sing and dance in praise of God. Only honest people have true happiness. (True happiness!) Honest people, come quickly, let’s talk heart to heart. All God-loving people, come gather and join as good friends. All truth-loving people are brothers and sisters. O happy people, come sing and dance in praise of God. Sing! Dance! 

Honest people, come quickly, let’s talk heart to heart. All God-loving people, come gather and join as good friends. All truth-loving people are brothers and sisters. O happy people, come sing and dance in praise of God. Honest people, come quickly, let’s talk heart to heart. All God-loving people, come gather and join as good friends. All truth-loving people are brothers and sisters. O happy people, come sing and dance in praise of God. Honest people, come quickly, let’s talk heart to heart. All God-loving people, come gather and join as good friends. All truth-loving people are brothers and sisters. O happy people, come sing and dance in praise of God.

from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs

Eastern Lightning, The Church of Almighty God was created because of the appearance and work of Almighty God, the second coming of the Lord Jesus, Christ of the last days. It is made up of all those who accept Almighty God's work in the last days and are conquered and saved by His words. It was entirely founded by Almighty God personally and is led by Him as the Shepherd. It was definitely not created by a person. Christ is the truth, the way, and the life. God's sheep hear God's voice. As long as you read the words of Almighty God, you will see God has appeared.

The Church of Almighty God | If we accept Almighty God, will we enter the kingdom of heaven? | Classic Questions and Answers on the Gospel of the Kingdom Selections

VI Questions and Answers About Salvation and Final Salvation

Question 9: If we accept Almighty God, will we enter the kingdom of heaven?

Answer: To answer this, Almighty God’s words make it clear. Let’s first look at what Almighty God says about it.

“The return of Jesus is a great salvation for those who are capable of accepting the truth, but for those who are unable to accept the truth it is a sign of condemnation. You should choose your own path, and should not blaspheme against the Holy Spirit and reject the truth. You should not be an ignorant and arrogant person, but someone who obeys the guidance of the Holy Spirit and longs for and seeks the truth; only in this way will you benefit” (“When You Behold the Spiritual Body of Jesus Will Be When God Has Made Anew Heaven and Earth” in The Word Appears in the Flesh).

“I will let all who follow Me know this fact: Those who cannot fully accept My words, those who cannot practice My words, those who cannot find a purpose in My words, and those who cannot receive salvation because of My words, are those who have been condemned by My words and, moreover, have lost My salvation, and My rod shall never stray from them” (“You Ought to Consider Your Deeds” in The Word Appears in the Flesh).

“If you have faith in God, yet seek not the truth or the will of God, nor do you love the way that brings you closer to God, then I say that you are one who is trying to evade judgment. You are a puppet and traitor who flees from the great white throne, and God will not spare any of the rebellious that escape from under His eyes. Such men shall receive even more severe punishment. Those who come before God to be judged and have been purified shall forever live in the kingdom of God. Of course, this is in the future” (“Christ Does the Work of Judgment with the Truth” in The Word Appears in the Flesh).

The Church of Almighty God | What is the difference between wheat and tares?

What is the difference between wheat and tares?

What is the difference between wheat and tares?

Relevant Words of God:

As I have said, Satan has sent those who do service for Me to interrupt My management; these service-doers are tares, yet wheat does not refer to the firstborn sons, but rather to all the sons and the people who are not the firstborn sons. Wheat will always be wheat, tares will always be tares; this means that those of Satan’s nature can never change. So, in short, they remain as Satan. Wheat means the sons and the people, because before the creation of the world I added to these people My quality. Because I have said before man’s nature does not change, wheat will always be wheat.

English Gospel Song "Only Those Who Accept the Truth Can Hear God's Voice"

English Gospel Song "Only Those Who Accept the Truth Can Hear God's Voice"

         Introduction

Only Those Who Accept the Truth Can Hear God’s Voice

Where there is the appearance of God,

there’s expression of the truth and the voice of God.

Only those who accept the truth

can hear God’s voice and witness His appearance.

Put away views of “impossible”!

Thoughts of impossible are likely to happen.

God’s wisdom soars higher than the heavens. !--more-->

His thoughts and His work are far beyond all man’s thoughts.

The more impossible something is, the more there is truth to seek.

The more beyond man’s conception, the more it contains God’s will.

No matter where He appears, God is still God, God is still God.

And His essence will never change because of where He’s appeared.

Put your notions aside, quiet your heart, read these words.

If you yearn for the truth, God will let you know His will and words.

God’s disposition remains the same.

Wherever His steps are, He is mankind’s God.

Jesus is God of all Israelites, God of Asia, Europe, and the whole universe.

Seek God’s will from His utterance,

discover His appearance, follow His footprints.

God is the truth, the way, the life.

His words and appearance exist at the same time.

His disposition and footprints are always made known to man.

Brothers, sisters, hope you can see God’s appearance in these words.

Follow Him toward a new age, into a new heaven and earth

that has been prepared for all of those who wait for God’s appearance.

Put your notions aside, quiet your heart, read these words.

If you yearn for the truth, God will let you know His will.

Put your notions aside, quiet your heart, read these words.

If you yearn for the truth, God will let you know His will and words.

from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs

Eastern Lightning, The Church of Almighty God was created because of the appearance and work of Almighty God, the second coming of the Lord Jesus, Christ of the last days. It is made up of all those who accept Almighty God's work in the last days and are conquered and saved by His words. It was entirely founded by Almighty God personally and is led by Him as the Shepherd. It was definitely not created by a person. Christ is the truth, the way, and the life. God's sheep hear God's voice. As long as you read the words of Almighty God, you will see God has appeared.

Christian Music Video | Face to Face With God | "Come Before God Often"

Introduction

Come Before God Often

Take the chance when you have time, sit in silence before God.

Read His word, know His truths, right the transgressions in you.

Trials come, take them on; know God’s will and you’ll have strength.

Tell Him what things you lack, share His truth always.

Elated is your soul when you worship Him.

Come often before God, resist no more.

Christian Testimonies - Breaking Free From the Shackles

Christian Testimonies - Breaking Free From the Shackles

By Zhenxi, Henan Province

Ten years ago, while I was serving as a church leader, I always worked as I wished and acted recklessly due to my arrogant nature, and this led me to a serious violation of the work arrangements, I interrupted and disturbed the church’s work and aggravated God’s disposition. I was therefore replaced and sent home to do spiritual devotions and reflect on myself. After some time spent in self-reflection, I came to have some true knowledge of my arrogant nature, but because I had no knowledge of God’s work to save man and the essence of God’s faithfulness, I was constantly constrained by my past transgressions, and I thought that God would not save or perfect such a person as me.

The Church of Almighty God | Gospel Testimonies | I Learned to Work With Others

The Church of Almighty God | Gospel Testimonies | 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. But I was merely resolved, and didn’t know how to enter into the reality of a harmonious working relationship.

The Church of Almighty God | Judgment Before the Seat of Christ | God’s Words Have Awakened Me

God’s Words Have Awakened Me

Miao Xiao    Jinan City, Shandong Province

In the past, I used to always think that when God said “a puppet and traitor who flees from the great white throne” He was referring to those who accept this stage of work but end up retreating because they are unwilling to bear the suffering of His chastisement and judgment. Therefore, whenever I saw brothers and sisters back out from this path for whatever reason, my heart would be filled with contempt toward them: There goes another puppet and traitor fleeing from the great white throne who shall receive God’s punishment. At the same time, I felt I was behaving properly in accepting God’s judgment and was not far from receiving God’s salvation.

The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven | That Day the Sky Was Especially Clear and Sunny (Part 3)

 The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven | That Day the Sky Was Especially Clear and Sunny (Part 3)

Tian Ying

After returning home, I kept thinking over the fellowship made by the sister, and I thought to myself: That little sister today was so loving, she really was nothing like what the pastor said she was. Also, what she was saying is all in the Bible. It really was ill-founded of me before when I believed that “to be saved once is to be saved forever.” I thought back on all the years I have believed in God and realized that I was constantly living in circumstances where I would commit sins and then plead guilty for them, but all along I couldn’t solve this, and I personally went through a lot of suffering. I felt that if I went on believing like this, in the end I could not attain God’s praise. After listening to the sister’s fellowship, I became even more certain that if people believing in the Lord want to attain salvation and enter into the kingdom of heaven, then they really do have to receive the work carried out in the Lord Jesus’ return that judges and cleanses man.

Revealing the Truth - Why Does the Chinese Communist Party Force Christians to Join the Three-Self Church?

Why Does the Chinese Communist Party Force Christians to Join the Three-Self Church? - The Church of Almighty God

Hou Xiangke (Chief of the Public Security Bureau): Han Lu, you must know that the Communist Party is an atheist party and started out from revolution. The Communist Party is most inimical to God and God’s word. The truth that you accept and the path that you walk are hated the most by the Communist Party. You are an eyesore and a thorn in the side for the Communist Party. Therefore, the Communist Party will severely repress you, punish you, and ban you! In China, you must follow the leadership of the Communist Party when you believe in God, accept the Communist Party’s United Front, join the Three-Self Church, and take the path of love for country and religion. Aside from this, there is no way out! Have you seen through these matters?

The Church of Almighty God | What is the difference between an honest person and a deceitful person?

What is the difference between an honest person and a deceitful person?

What is the difference between an honest person and a deceitful person?

Relevant Words of God:

Honesty means to give your heart to God; to never play Him false in anything; to be open with Him in all things, never cover the truth; to never do that which deceives those above and deludes those below; and to never do that which is done merely to ingratiate yourself with God. In short, to be honest is to refrain from impurity in your actions and words, and to deceive neither God nor man. What I speak is very simple but is doubly arduous to you. Many would rather be condemned to hell than to speak and act honestly. Little wonder that I have other treatment in place for those who are dishonest. Of course, I understand the great difficulty you face in being an honest man. You are all very clever and adept at judging others from your own perspective, so this renders My work much simpler. And since you each harbor secrets in your heart, well then, I shall send each of you into disaster to undergo a “trial” by fire, so that thereafter you shall be utterly committed to belief in My words. Finally, I shall wrest from your mouth the words “God is a God of faithfulness,” then shall you beat upon your breast and lament that “devious is the heart of man.”

The Church of Almighty God | Judgment Before the Seat of Christ | I Saw My True Stature Clearly

I Saw My True Stature Clearly

Ding Xiang    Tengzhou City, Shandong Province

At a meeting of church leaders I once attended, a newly elected church leader said: “I don’t have enough stature. I feel I’m not suited to fulfilling this duty. I feel pressured by so many things, to the extent that I haven’t been able to fall asleep for several days and nights in a row….” At the time, I was carrying burdens in my pursuit of God, so I communicated with her: “All work is performed by God; man simply cooperates a little. If we feel burdened, coming before God more often and relying on God will surely make us see God’s omnipotence and wisdom.