Men ought not to cover their heads
In some churches, the male priests cover their heads; however, this teaching is not from the Bible. A long time ago, when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments, the Israelites could not look directly at Moses' face because he was so radiant after meeting God. The people were afraid to come near him, so he put a veil over his face. When he went to speak with God, however, he took it off (Ex. 34:29-35). From then on, the Israelites covered their faces with shrouds when they read the Old Testament.
Just as Moses took off the shroud when he came before God, we are to meet God [Christ] without a shroud. In this instance, the shroud does not imply veils that cover the "heads" of women, but it signifies the shroud that covered the people's "faces" when they read the Old Testament.
Through 1 Corinthians chapter 11, we can understand that women ought to cover their heads during times of worship and that men ought not to cover their heads. Through 2 Corinthians chapter 3, we can understand that now, regardless of gender, we need to take away the shroud which has covered our faces and has not allowed our eyes to clearly see the truth of the Bible.
2009년 11월 6일 금요일
VEIL - Woman's veil is......
Women’s veil shown through the providence of creation
Even through the Creation, we can see that men ought not to cover their heads, but that women should cover their heads while in the presence of God.
1 Cor. 11:7-9 『A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man....』
God created Eve as Adam's helper. In the work of preaching the new covenant, too, man is the head and woman is the helper; however, men must not arrogantly ignore their female counterparts. As it is written:
1 Cor. 11:11-12 『In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.』
Could the gospel work be completed by only men? Or, if only women worked for the gospel, could it be fulfilled? Men and women should help each other in the gospel work. Both should remain devoted to their missions and faithful to the titles and positions given to them by God.
Woman’s veil Is shown through the "very nature of things"
Our intrinsic nature, given to us by God, teaches us that men should not cover their heads, but that women should.
1 Cor. 11:13-15 『Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?...』
This verse implies that it is not proper for a woman to worship God with her head uncovered. We unconsciously know that if a man has long hair he looks ugly, and it can even become his disgrace. God gave men "the nature" not to cover their heads.
"But that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering."Contrary to man, if a woman has short hair, she is not seen as beautiful. When a woman has long hair that covers her head, she looks beautiful, and it becomes her glory. This is only because God gave women the "nature" to feel beautiful when their heads are covered with long hair.
Through the "nature of things," God taught us that a man should not cover his head, but that a woman should cover her head. Verse 15-"long hair is given to her as a covering"-means that God uses a woman's long hair to subconsciously teach her that it is proper for her to cover her head.
As the Apostles preached the gospel, Christ's teachings spread to various Mediterranean regions. Initially, the veil regulation was obeyed without rejection. As people began to advocate gender equality, however, a question was raised: "Is there any reason for women to wear veils when men do not?" In the region of Corinth, women became repulsed at the thought of the veil regulation. In an effort to change their incorrect thinking, the Apostle Paul emphasized that women ought to cover their heads, explaining the deeper significance of this regulation.
Woman's veil Is notated in the section titles of the Bible
Some versions of the Bible have section titles which summarize the contents of the chapter which follows. Let's look at some of the section titles used for 1 Corinthians chapter 11.
ESV (English Standard Version) - Head Coverings
TEV (Today's English Version) - Covering the Head in Worship
These section titles display the Apostle Paul's true purpose in writing this chapter. 1 Corinthians 11 lists all of the reasons why women have to cover their heads during worship. No commandment of God is trivial. All of the commandments are given to us for our salvation and heavenly blessings. Women should cover their heads when they worship or pray so that they may give glory to God.
The Bible says,"Arrogance is like the evil of idolatry."
Even through the Creation, we can see that men ought not to cover their heads, but that women should cover their heads while in the presence of God.
1 Cor. 11:7-9 『A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man....』
God created Eve as Adam's helper. In the work of preaching the new covenant, too, man is the head and woman is the helper; however, men must not arrogantly ignore their female counterparts. As it is written:
1 Cor. 11:11-12 『In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.』
Could the gospel work be completed by only men? Or, if only women worked for the gospel, could it be fulfilled? Men and women should help each other in the gospel work. Both should remain devoted to their missions and faithful to the titles and positions given to them by God.
Woman’s veil Is shown through the "very nature of things"
Our intrinsic nature, given to us by God, teaches us that men should not cover their heads, but that women should.
1 Cor. 11:13-15 『Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?...』
This verse implies that it is not proper for a woman to worship God with her head uncovered. We unconsciously know that if a man has long hair he looks ugly, and it can even become his disgrace. God gave men "the nature" not to cover their heads.
"But that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering."Contrary to man, if a woman has short hair, she is not seen as beautiful. When a woman has long hair that covers her head, she looks beautiful, and it becomes her glory. This is only because God gave women the "nature" to feel beautiful when their heads are covered with long hair.
Through the "nature of things," God taught us that a man should not cover his head, but that a woman should cover her head. Verse 15-"long hair is given to her as a covering"-means that God uses a woman's long hair to subconsciously teach her that it is proper for her to cover her head.
As the Apostles preached the gospel, Christ's teachings spread to various Mediterranean regions. Initially, the veil regulation was obeyed without rejection. As people began to advocate gender equality, however, a question was raised: "Is there any reason for women to wear veils when men do not?" In the region of Corinth, women became repulsed at the thought of the veil regulation. In an effort to change their incorrect thinking, the Apostle Paul emphasized that women ought to cover their heads, explaining the deeper significance of this regulation.
Woman's veil Is notated in the section titles of the Bible
Some versions of the Bible have section titles which summarize the contents of the chapter which follows. Let's look at some of the section titles used for 1 Corinthians chapter 11.
ESV (English Standard Version) - Head Coverings
TEV (Today's English Version) - Covering the Head in Worship
These section titles display the Apostle Paul's true purpose in writing this chapter. 1 Corinthians 11 lists all of the reasons why women have to cover their heads during worship. No commandment of God is trivial. All of the commandments are given to us for our salvation and heavenly blessings. Women should cover their heads when they worship or pray so that they may give glory to God.
The Bible says,"Arrogance is like the evil of idolatry."
VEIL - Woman’s veil is God’s commandment
Matt. 22:1-14 『..."The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son...But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. 'Friend,' he asked, 'how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' The man was speechless. Then the king told the attendants, 'Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'..."』
In the above words, spoken by Jesus, it is clear that there is a regulation for God's people to wear wedding clothes when they enter the heavenly wedding banquet. It is a promise we make with God.
Likewise, when we worship God, there are certain regulations. Worship services should be held according to the teachings of God. Firstly, we should have a godly mind when worshiping God, and, secondly, women should wear veils.
All of the women of the Church of God wear veils during worship services, according to the teachings of the Second Coming Christ Ahnsahnghong. By wearing veils, they can worship God with a godly mind. Men do not cover their heads during worship services.
God gave us this veil regulation as a sign representing God's authority. Even though this regulation seems minor, it cannot be neglected. None of God's commands were instituted meaninglessly. All of the regulations were given to God's people because they are necessary for our salvation and allow us to enter the kingdom of God.
Hos. 8:12 『"I wrote for them the many things of my law, but they regarded them as something alien."』
If we regard God's regulations as trivial, God will regard us as trivial.
Woman’s veil Is God’s commandment
Christ commanded that during worship service men should not cover their heads, but women ought to cover their heads.
1 Cor. 11:1-6 『Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ....』
The Apostle Paul emphasized that his teachings were from Christ, not from his own personal opinions.
1 Cor. 11:4-5 『Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head-it is just as though her head were shaved.』
Through Christ's teaching, we discover that men ought not to cover their heads, but that women should cover their heads while worshiping God.
During the time of Moses, the head of a woman stood for the man. Thus, it was regarded as very shameful if a woman uncovered her head in front of a man or even loosened her hair. In fact, when a Jewish man chose to marry a Gentile captive, he would shave the woman's head to wash away the shame of her prior ignorance of God.
The words, "It is just as though her head were shaved," refer to this very shameful occurrence.
In the above words, spoken by Jesus, it is clear that there is a regulation for God's people to wear wedding clothes when they enter the heavenly wedding banquet. It is a promise we make with God.
Likewise, when we worship God, there are certain regulations. Worship services should be held according to the teachings of God. Firstly, we should have a godly mind when worshiping God, and, secondly, women should wear veils.
All of the women of the Church of God wear veils during worship services, according to the teachings of the Second Coming Christ Ahnsahnghong. By wearing veils, they can worship God with a godly mind. Men do not cover their heads during worship services.
God gave us this veil regulation as a sign representing God's authority. Even though this regulation seems minor, it cannot be neglected. None of God's commands were instituted meaninglessly. All of the regulations were given to God's people because they are necessary for our salvation and allow us to enter the kingdom of God.
Hos. 8:12 『"I wrote for them the many things of my law, but they regarded them as something alien."』
If we regard God's regulations as trivial, God will regard us as trivial.
Woman’s veil Is God’s commandment
Christ commanded that during worship service men should not cover their heads, but women ought to cover their heads.
1 Cor. 11:1-6 『Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ....』
The Apostle Paul emphasized that his teachings were from Christ, not from his own personal opinions.
1 Cor. 11:4-5 『Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head-it is just as though her head were shaved.』
Through Christ's teaching, we discover that men ought not to cover their heads, but that women should cover their heads while worshiping God.
During the time of Moses, the head of a woman stood for the man. Thus, it was regarded as very shameful if a woman uncovered her head in front of a man or even loosened her hair. In fact, when a Jewish man chose to marry a Gentile captive, he would shave the woman's head to wash away the shame of her prior ignorance of God.
The words, "It is just as though her head were shaved," refer to this very shameful occurrence.
2009년 11월 5일 목요일
Order of Merit & Citations
Bong-Deok Lee, Pastor of the Church of God, Received a Citation from the Prime Minister
This Citation is presented to Mr. Bong-Deok Lee in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of society and the country through volunteer activities at the 22nd Daegu Summer Universiade. 2004-08-09
Prime Minister Lee Hae-Chan
2009년 11월 4일 수요일
Communion is not Passover
In almost all churches there is some form of celebration involving bread and wine. Many eat and drink not understanding its importance. If all we have to do is believe, then why should we do it? People have come to keep it as a tradition that they call communion which can be kept at anytime. The bread and wine Christ gave as his body and blood was only on one night, the Passover. (Matthew 26:17-19; Matthew 26:26-28). The Passover has an appointed time, the first month on the fourteenth day at twilight. (Leviticus 23:5).We can not celebrate the body and blood of Christ whenever we please, because there is no promise of eternal life without Christ’s word. Communion has no promise of eternal life, only the Passover of the New Covenant has the promise. Jesus broke bread giving thanks many times, but he did not say that it was his flesh every time he broke it. In the book of John we can clearly see this fact. (John 6:11). Christ gave thanks for bread that he gave to the five thousand. What did Christ say concerning this bread? (John 6:27). What is the food that does not spoil? (John 6:48-58). We can not think of these words physically like the people at that time (John 6:66), nor can we think of these words figuratively like the people do today. When we look at these words of God spiritually we come to see that it is only through the Passover that we can receive eternal life according to the promise of Christ.
2009년 10월 27일 화요일
Teachings of Mother - 3
A beautiful mind has no hate, and brings forth a perfect love.
- Teachings of Mother 3 -
♡ Christ Ahnsahnghong&Jerusalem Mother ♡
♡ Christ Ahnsahnghong&Jerusalem Mother ♡
2009년 10월 20일 화요일
Biblical Characters - Paul
Paul was in prison frequently, was flogged severely, was stoned, was in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger in the country, in danger at sea and in danger from false brothers. He knew hunger and thirst, often went without sleep and food, and was cold and naked (2 Co 11:23-27).
Besides everything else, Paul was concerned for all the churches [saints] that he had to take care of (2 Co 11:28-29).
He once took the lead in persecuting the Christians, but afterwards he became a Christian and preached to the Gentiles as an apostle.
1. Birthplace
Paul was born in Tarsus of Cilicia in Asia Minor (Ac 21:39; 22:3). He was called Saul before he was converted to Christianity (Ac 7:55-58).
2. Education
He was trained in the law under Gamaliel who was a famous teacher of the law at that time (Ac 22:3).
3. Persecution and conversion
When the Jews stoned Deacon Stephen to death, Paul gave approval to his death. He opposed the Early Church, dragging off the Christians in prison (Ac 1-3).
Once He was on the way to Damascus to seize the Christians. When Saul [Paul] neared Damascus on his journey, he lost his sight by a light from heaven which flashed around him. He heard a voice, "Now get up and go into the city [Damascus]." He was baptized there and began to preach the gospel (Ac 9:1-18).
4. Paul as a Christian
Paul persecuted the Christians so severly when he was in Judaism that the Christians doubted him even after his baptism. However he testified that Jesus is the Christ even harder and met the Apostles in Jerusalem, avoiding the Jews who tried to kill him (Ac 9:19-30). Afterwards he preached the gospel in many pagan regions.
5. The preaching of Paul
Paul lived for preaching. He didn't stop proclaiming that "Jesus is the Christ," and His resurrection. His life of preaching is a great example for us.
Paul wrote in his letter, "Yet when I preach the gospel … Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" (1 Co 9:16). This shows the absolute necessity of the gospel and his firm belief in the gospel.
After his conversion, his whole life was for the gospel. Wherever he went, many people returned to God and many churches were established. It was not by his own ability, but by the power of God whom he depended on absolutely.
Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Amphipolis, Apollonia, Thessalonica, Athens, Corinth, Berea, Rome, Ephesus, Troas, Philippi …
The regions Paul went to preach were countlessly many and the pains, persecution and distress he experienced during the preaching journey were countless as well.
Paul was in prison frequently, was flogged severely, was stoned, was in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger in the country, in danger at sea, and in danger from false brothers; he knew hunger and thirst, often went without sleep and food and was cold and naked (2 Co 11:23-27).
Besides everything else, Paul was concerned for all the churches [saints] that he had to take care of (2 Co 11:28-29).
He saw many visions and revelations and was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell as well. But the Christ gave him a thorn [probably a disease] of Satan in his flesh and made him not be proud.
Three times he pleaded with God to take it away from him. But when he heard God saying, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness," (2 Co 12:9) he was more glad.
6. Our resolution
When we preach the gospel of God, we don't preach it with our ability. When we preach the gospel with the absolute faith that Christ will give us ability, we will surely bear abundant fruit like Paul.
Some might hesitate to preach, thinking, "I don't have ability," "I have no knowledge," but such thoughts are of those who try to preach the gospel with his own ability.
The word of Christ given to Paul, a great preacher, "My power is made perfect in weakness," was not only for Paul, but also for all the brothers and sisters of Zion in the new covenant of Christ.
Now let us blow the trumpet of the gospel, believing in the power and help of the Holy Spirit and the Bride, our Savior.
Besides everything else, Paul was concerned for all the churches [saints] that he had to take care of (2 Co 11:28-29).
He once took the lead in persecuting the Christians, but afterwards he became a Christian and preached to the Gentiles as an apostle.
1. Birthplace
Paul was born in Tarsus of Cilicia in Asia Minor (Ac 21:39; 22:3). He was called Saul before he was converted to Christianity (Ac 7:55-58).
2. Education
He was trained in the law under Gamaliel who was a famous teacher of the law at that time (Ac 22:3).
3. Persecution and conversion
When the Jews stoned Deacon Stephen to death, Paul gave approval to his death. He opposed the Early Church, dragging off the Christians in prison (Ac 1-3).
Once He was on the way to Damascus to seize the Christians. When Saul [Paul] neared Damascus on his journey, he lost his sight by a light from heaven which flashed around him. He heard a voice, "Now get up and go into the city [Damascus]." He was baptized there and began to preach the gospel (Ac 9:1-18).
4. Paul as a Christian
Paul persecuted the Christians so severly when he was in Judaism that the Christians doubted him even after his baptism. However he testified that Jesus is the Christ even harder and met the Apostles in Jerusalem, avoiding the Jews who tried to kill him (Ac 9:19-30). Afterwards he preached the gospel in many pagan regions.
5. The preaching of Paul
Paul lived for preaching. He didn't stop proclaiming that "Jesus is the Christ," and His resurrection. His life of preaching is a great example for us.
Paul wrote in his letter, "Yet when I preach the gospel … Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" (1 Co 9:16). This shows the absolute necessity of the gospel and his firm belief in the gospel.
After his conversion, his whole life was for the gospel. Wherever he went, many people returned to God and many churches were established. It was not by his own ability, but by the power of God whom he depended on absolutely.
Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Amphipolis, Apollonia, Thessalonica, Athens, Corinth, Berea, Rome, Ephesus, Troas, Philippi …
The regions Paul went to preach were countlessly many and the pains, persecution and distress he experienced during the preaching journey were countless as well.
Paul was in prison frequently, was flogged severely, was stoned, was in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger in the country, in danger at sea, and in danger from false brothers; he knew hunger and thirst, often went without sleep and food and was cold and naked (2 Co 11:23-27).
Besides everything else, Paul was concerned for all the churches [saints] that he had to take care of (2 Co 11:28-29).
He saw many visions and revelations and was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell as well. But the Christ gave him a thorn [probably a disease] of Satan in his flesh and made him not be proud.
Three times he pleaded with God to take it away from him. But when he heard God saying, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness," (2 Co 12:9) he was more glad.
6. Our resolution
When we preach the gospel of God, we don't preach it with our ability. When we preach the gospel with the absolute faith that Christ will give us ability, we will surely bear abundant fruit like Paul.
Some might hesitate to preach, thinking, "I don't have ability," "I have no knowledge," but such thoughts are of those who try to preach the gospel with his own ability.
The word of Christ given to Paul, a great preacher, "My power is made perfect in weakness," was not only for Paul, but also for all the brothers and sisters of Zion in the new covenant of Christ.
Now let us blow the trumpet of the gospel, believing in the power and help of the Holy Spirit and the Bride, our Savior.
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