People often say, “Virtue has its reward, evil its retribution,” then why doesn’t God eliminate all the evil people? | Eastern Lightning

People often say, “Virtue has its reward, evil its retribution,” then why doesn’t God eliminate all the evil people? | A Hundred Questions and Answers on Investigating the True Way | Eastern Lightning

The Answer from God’s Word:

Today, regardless of their actions, and provided they do not obstruct God’s management and have nothing to do with the new work of God, such people will not be subjected to the corresponding retribution, for the day of wrath has yet to arrive. There is much that people believe God should already have dealt with, and they think that those evildoers should be subject to retribution as early as possible. But because the work of God’s management has still not come to an end, and the day of wrath has yet to arrive, the unrighteous still continue to perform their unrighteous deeds. … Now is not the time for man’s punishment, but the time for carrying out the work of conquest, unless there are those who impair God’s management, in which case they will be subjected to punishment based on the severity of their actions.

from “God’s Work and Man’s Practice” in The Word Appears in the Flesh

Buddhists and Taoists have religious practices wherein they separate themselves from worldly affairs and practice asceticism, can that achieve salvation? ｜ Eastern Lightning

 Buddhists and Taoists have religious practices wherein they separate themselves from worldly affairs and practice asceticism, can that achieve salvation? | A Hundred Questions and Answers on Investigating the True Way | Eastern Lightning

Bible Reference:

“Why should the heathen say, Where is now their God? But our God is in the heavens: he has done whatever he has pleased. Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands. They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. They that make them are like to them; so is every one that trusts in them. O Israel, trust you in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. You that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. The LORD has been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. You are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’s: but the earth has he given to the children of men. The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for ever more Praise the LORD” (Psm 115:2-18).

In my view, any of the religions teach mankind to be good. Does that mean that no matter which religion mankind follows, as long as they are sincere and commit no evil deeds they will achieve salvation? | Eastern Lightning

  In my view, any of the religions teach mankind to be good. Does that mean that no matter which religion mankind follows, as long as they are sincere and commit no evil deeds they will achieve salvation? | A Hundred Questions and Answers on Investigating the True Way | Eastern Lightning

The Answer from God’s Word:

He who is incapable of creating the world will be incapable of bringing it to an end, whereas He who created the world will surely bring it to an end, and so if one is unable to bring the age to an end and is merely to help man cultivate his mind, then he will surely not be God, and will surely not be the Lord of mankind. He will be incapable of doing such great work; there is only one who can carry out such work, and all that are unable to do this work are surely the enemies other than God. If they are cults, then they are incompatible with God, and if they are incompatible with God, then they are the enemies of God. All work is done by this one true God, and the entire universe is commanded by this one God.

from “Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God” in The Word Appears in the Flesh

The Lord Jesus Is My Savior | God's Word "The True Story Behind Work in the Age of Redemption" ｜ Eastern Lightning

 God's Word "The True Story Behind Work in the Age of Redemption" | Eastern Lightning

Introduction

Almighty God says, "Jesus represents all the work of the Age of Grace; He was incarnated and crucified, and inaugurated the Age of Grace. He was crucified in order to complete the redemptive work, to end the Age of Law and begin the Age of Grace … The work of Jesus represents only the Age of Grace; it does not represent the Age of Law and is no substitute for the work of the last days. This is the essence of Jesus’ work in the Age of Grace, the second age of mankind—the Age of Redemption."

Learn more :  The brief introduction of the Church of Almighty God

God Is Here | Christian Video "A Wandering Heart Comes Home" | Find the Real Life | Eastern Lightning

Christian Video "A Wandering Heart Comes Home" | Find the Real Life | Eastern Lightning

Introduction

From the time he was little, Novo believed in the Lord Jesus, just like his mother. Even though he frequently read the Bible, prayed, and attended sermons, he often couldn't help but follow the evil trends of the world, long for the enjoyments of the flesh, and lie and cheat…. He resolved many times to cast off that life of cycling through sinning and confessing, confessing and sinning. However, he always failed. Later on when Novo was working in Taiwan he heard the gospel of the kingdom, and by reading the words of Almighty God he came to the conclusion that Almighty God is the return of the Lord Jesus, and that His work of judgment and purification in the last days is fully able to resolve the problem of mankind's sinful nature. So, he accepted the work of Almighty God in the last days with a heart full of joy. Two years after that, Novo returned to the Philippines and began fulfilling his duty in the Church of Almighty God. He found his goal and direction in life, and from then on his wandering heart finally came home.

Follow God by the Way of the Cross | Christian Video "Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China" ｜ Eastern Lightning

Follow God by the Way of the Cross | Christian Video "Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China"

Introduction

    Since it came to power in Mainland China in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party has been unceasing in its persecution of religious faith. It has frantically arrested and murdered Christians, expelled and abused missionaries operating in China, confiscated and burned countless copies of the Bible, sealed up and demolished church buildings, and vainly attempted to eradicate all house churches. Recent years have also seen the CCP government's wide-scale introduction of policies aimed at the "Sinification" of Christianity. Thousands of church crosses have been demolished, many church buildings have been knocked down, and a great number of Christians in house churches have been arrested and persecuted. Christian churches in China suffer cruel and bloody persecution …

Why is the world so dark and wicked? With mankind being at the height of corruption, should it be destroyed? ｜ Eastern Lightning

 Why is the world so dark and wicked? With mankind being at the height of corruption, should it be destroyed? | A Hundred Questions and Answers on Investigating the True Way | Eastern Lightning

The Answer from God’s Word:

Man lost his God-fearing heart after being corrupted by Satan and lost the function that one of God’s creatures should have, becoming an enemy disobedient to God. Man lived under Satan’s domain and followed Satan’s orders; thus, God had no way to work among His creatures, and was all the more unable to win fear from His creatures. Man was created by God, and ought to worship God, but man actually turned his back to God and worshiped Satan. Satan became the idol in man’s heart. Thus God lost His standing in man’s heart, which is to say that He lost the meaning of His creation of man….

from “God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together” in The Word Appears in the Flesh

Lead Me Lord | Jesus Christ, You Are My Life | "All the Way in Your Company" | Christian Music Video | Eastern Lightning

    "All the Way in Your Company" | Christian Music Video | Eastern Lightning

I

    I was like a boat, adrift on the sea. You chose me, and to a haven You led me. Now in Your family, warmed by Your love, I am all at peace. You bless me, give Your words of judgment. Still how I fail to cherish Your grace. Often rebelling, somehow hurting Your heart. Yet You don't treat me by my sins but work for my salvation. When I'm distant, You call me back from danger. When I rebel, You hide Your face, darkness wrapping me. When I come back to You, You show mercy, smile to embrace. When Satan scourges me, You heal my wounds, warm my heart. When the devil hurts me, You're with me through the trial. Dawn will soon appear, and skies will shine blue as before, when You're there with me. Dawn will soon appear, and skies will shine blue as before, when You're there with me.

Why should mankind believe in God? | Eastern Lightning

Why should mankind believe in God? | A Hundred Questions and Answers on Investigating the True Way | Eastern Lightning

The Answer from God’s Word:

God created all things, and so He makes all creation come under His dominion, and submit to His dominion; He will command all things, so that all things are in His hands. All creation of God, including animals, plants, mankind, the mountains and rivers, and the lakes—all must come under His dominion. All things in the skies and on the ground must come under His dominion. They cannot have any choice, and must all submit to His orchestrations. This was decreed by God, and is the authority of God. God commands everything, and orders and ranks all things, with each classed according to kind, and allotted their own position, according to God’s will. No matter how great it is, no thing can surpass God, and all things serve the mankind created by God, and no thing dares to disobey God or make any demands of God. And so man, as a creature of God, must also perform the duty of man. Regardless of whether he is the lord or ruler of all things, no matter how high man’s status among all things, still he is but a small human being under the dominion of God, and is no more than an insignificant human being, a creature of God, and he will never be above God. As a creature of God, man should seek to perform the duty of a creature of God, and seek to love God without making other choices, for God is worthy of man’s love.

from “Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks” in The Word Appears in the Flesh

One who believes in God must be able to discern false shepherds and antichrists to cast off religion and return to God. | Eastern Lightning

 One Must Fellowship Clearly the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between the Work of God and the Work of Man | Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days

4. One who believes in God must be able to discern false shepherds and antichrists to cast off religion and return to God.

Bible Verses for Reference:

“Thus said the Lord GOD to the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? You eat the fat, and you clothe you with the wool, you kill them that are fed: but you feed not the flock. The diseased have you not strengthened, neither have you healed that which was sick, neither have you bound up that which was broken, neither have you brought again that which was driven away, neither have you sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have you ruled them” (Eze 34:2-4).

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Mat 7:15).

“They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch” (Mat 15:14).

One must recognize the differences between the incarnate Christ and false Christs and false prophets. | Eastern Lightning

One Must Fellowship Clearly the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between the Work of God and the Work of Man | Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days

3. One must recognize the differences between the incarnate Christ and false Christs and false prophets.

Bible Verses for Reference:

“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect” (Mat 24:24).

“I am the way, the truth, and the life” (Jhn 14:6).

What is the difference between the work of those used by God and the work of religious leaders? | Eastern Lightning

One Must Fellowship Clearly the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between the Work of God and the Work of Man | Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days

2. What is the difference between the work of those used by God and the work of religious leaders?

Bible Verses for Reference:

“And he said, Hear now my words: … My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all my house” (Num 12:6-7).

“Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? You eat the fat, and you clothe you with the wool, you kill them that are fed: but you feed not the flock. The diseased have you not strengthened, neither have you healed that which was sick, neither have you bound up that which was broken, neither have you brought again that which was driven away, neither have you sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have you ruled them. And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered. My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and on every high hill: yes, my flock was scattered on all the face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them” (Eze 34:2-6).

What is the essential difference between the work of God and the work of man? | Eastern Lightning

One Must Fellowship Clearly the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between the Work of God and the Work of Man |  Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days

1. What is the essential difference between the work of God and the work of man?

Relevant Words of God:

The work of God Himself involves the work of all of mankind, and it also represents the work of the entire era. That is to say, God’s own work represents the movement and trend of all of the work of the Holy Spirit, whereas the work of the apostles follows God’s own work and does not lead the era, nor does it represent the working trend of the Holy Spirit in the entire era. They only do the work man ought to do, which does not at all involve the management work. God’s own work is the project within the management work. Man’s work is only the duty of men being used and bears no relation to the management work. Due to different identities and representations of the work, despite the fact that they are both the work of the Holy Spirit, there are clear and substantive differences between God’s own work and the work of man.

from “God’s Work and Man’s Work” in The Word Appears in the Flesh

The words of God incarnate initiate a new age, guide the whole of mankind, reveal mysteries, and show man the direction ahead in a new age. The enlightenment obtained by man is but simple practice or knowledge. It cannot guide the whole of mankind into a new age or reveal the mystery of God Himself. God, after all, is God, and man is man. God has the substance of God, and man has the substance of man.

from Preface to The Word Appears in the Flesh

One must recognize the difference between the way of repentance in the Age of Grace and the way of eternal life in the last days. | Eastern Lightning

One Must Fellowship Clearly That Only That Which Christ of the Last Days Brings Is the Way of Eternal Life

3. One must recognize the difference between the way of repentance in the Age of Grace and the way of eternal life in the last days.

Bible Verses for Reference:

“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day” (Jhn 12:47-48).

“Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven” (Mat 7:21).

One must understand that all the truth expressed by God in the last days is the way of eternal life. | Eastern Lightning

One Must Fellowship Clearly That Only That Which Christ of the Last Days Brings Is the Way of Eternal Life | Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days

2. One must understand that all the truth expressed by God in the last days is the way of eternal life.

Bible Verses for Reference:

“I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come” (Jhn 16:12-13).

“He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches; He that overcomes shall not be hurt of the second death” (Rev 2:11).

“And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bore twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations” (Rev 22:1-2).

One must understand that the message spread by the Lord Jesus in the Age of Grace was only the way of repentance. | Eastern Lightning

 One Must Fellowship Clearly That Only That Which Christ of the Last Days Brings Is the Way of Eternal Life | Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days

1. One must understand that the message spread by the Lord Jesus in the Age of Grace was only the way of repentance.

Bible Verses for Reference:

“Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Mat 4:17).

“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Mat 26:28).

“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (Luk 24:47).

A Hymn of God's Words Praise God Who Has Returned Victorious | Eastern Lightning

• A Hymn of God's Words
• Praise God Who Has Returned Victorious

• I


　　Through 6,000 years of His work, 
God has shown many of His deeds, 
deeds to vanquish Satan 
and save all of humanity. 
God lets everything in heaven, 
all things on the earth, in the sea, 
He lets all creatures get to see 
His acts and matchless power. 
Through Satan's defeat, 
mankind sees God's deeds. 
So they praise Him and 
exalt His wisdom. 
Let everything on earth, 
everything in heaven, 
all things deep in the sea 
bring Him glory, bring Him glory! 
Let everything give praise, 
praise His mighty power. 
All things praise all of His deeds, 
shout His holy name, 
shout His holy name!

What is the essential difference between being saved and salvation? | Eastern Lightning

One Must Fellowship Clearly the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between Being Saved in the Age of Grace and Salvation in the Age of Kingdom | Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days

2. What is the essential difference between being saved and salvation?

Bible Verses for Reference:

“Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven” (Mat 7:21).

“You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy” (Lev 11:45).

Relevant Words of God:

Though Jesus did much work among man, He only completed the redemption of all mankind and became man’s sin offering, and did not rid man of all his corrupt disposition. Fully saving man from the influence of Satan not only required Jesus to take on the sins of man as the sin offering, but also required God to do greater work to completely rid man of his disposition, which has been corrupted by Satan. And so, after man was forgiven his sins, God has returned to flesh to lead man into the new age, and begun the work of chastisement and judgment, and this work has brought man into a higher realm.

One Must Fellowship Clearly the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between Being Saved in the Age of Grace and Salvation in the Age of Kingdom | Eastern Lightning

    One Must Fellowship Clearly the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between Being Saved in the Age of Grace and Salvation in the Age of Kingdom | Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days | Eastern Lightning

1. What is being saved? What is salvation?

Bible Verses for Reference:

“He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned” (Mak 16:16).

“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Mat 26:28).

“Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven” (Mat 7:21).

One Must Bear Witness to the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between God’s Work of Judgment in the Last Days and His Work of Redemption in the Age of Grace(part three) | Eastern Lightning

One Must Bear Witness to the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between God’s Work of Judgment in the Last Days and His Work of Redemption in the Age of Grace | Witnesses for Christ of the Last Days

3. What is the difference between church life in the Age of Grace and church life in the Age of Kingdom?

Bible Verses for Reference:

“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink you all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Mat 26:26-28).

“And I went to the angel, and said to him, Give me the little book. And he said to me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make your belly bitter, but it shall be in your mouth sweet as honey” (Rev 10:9).

Nine International NGOs Issued a Joint Statement Condemning the CCP’s Persecution of The Church of Almighty God | Eastern Lightning

    Since it took power in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party has been carrying out atheistic education throughout the country. Christianity has been designated as a tool of imperial “cultural invasion,” with Western missionaries expelled and Chinese preachers subjected to “thought reform.” All religions, including Christianity, have been regarded as “feudal superstition” and suffered severe suppression and banning. Over the past more than sixty years, The Chinese Communist Party has never ceased its persecution of religious beliefs; instead, it has step by step “legitimized” its crackdown and persecution of Christianity through legislation, and The Church of Almighty God suffered the most serious suppression. Since The Church of Almighty God was established in 1991, the CCP government has held numerous emergency meetings and drawn up and issued many secret documents. It has made use of television, radio, newspaper, and internet media to start libelous rumors and false accusations; it has defamed The Church of Almighty God, and has manufactured public opinion in order to confuse and deceive the populace; and it has conducted nationwide arrests of The Christians of The Church of Almighty God.

One Must Bear Witness to the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between God’s Work of Judgment in the Last Days and His Work of Redemption in the Age of Grace(part two) | Eastern Lightning

One Must Bear Witness to the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between God’s Work of Judgment in the Last Days and His Work of Redemption in the Age of Grace

2. What is the difference between the way the Lord Jesus worked in the Age of Grace and the way Almighty God works in the Age of Kingdom?

Relevant Words of God:

During His first incarnation, it was necessary for God to heal the sick and cast out demons because His work was to redeem. In order to redeem the entire human race, He needed to be compassionate and forgiving. The work that He did before He was crucified was healing the sick and casting out demons, which presaged His salvation of man from sin and filth. Because it was the Age of Grace, it was necessary for Him to heal the sick, thereby showing signs and wonders, which were representative of grace in that age; for the Age of Grace centered around the bestowal of grace, symbolized by peace, joy, and material blessings, all tokens of people’s faith in Jesus. That is to say, healing the sick, casting out demons, and bestowing grace were instinctive abilities of Jesus’ flesh in the Age of Grace, they were the work of the Spirit realized in the flesh.

from “The Essence of the Flesh Inhabited by God” in The Word Appears in the Flesh

One Must Bear Witness to the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between God’s Work of Judgment in the Last Days and His Work of Redemption in the Age of Grace(part one) | Eastern Lightning

One Must Bear Witness to the Aspect of Truth Concerning the Difference Between God’s Work of Judgment in the Last Days and His Work of Redemption in the Age of Grace

1. What is the difference between the words expressed by the Lord Jesus in the Age of Grace and the words expressed by Almighty God in the Age of Kingdom?

Bible Verses for Reference:

“Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Mat: 4:17).

“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (Luk 24:47).

“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day” (Jhn 12:47-48).

The Hymn of God's Word "In the Age of Kingdom, the Word Accomplishes Everything" | Eastern Lightning

• The Hymn of God's Word 

•  In the Age of Kingdom, the Word Accomplishes Everything | Eastern Lightning

• I


　　In the Age of Kingdom, 
God ushers in a new age 
with the word. 
He changes the means of His work, 
does work of the entire age 
with the word. 
This is the principle God works by 
in the Age of Word. 
He became flesh to speak 
from different positions, 
so man truly sees God, 
the Word appearing in the flesh, 
sees His wonder, 
and sees His wisdom. 
Such work is to better achieve 
the goals of conquering man, 
perfecting man, and eliminating man. 
This is the true meaning 
of using the word to work 
in the Age of Word, 
in the Age of Word.
• II


　　Through the word, 
man comes to know God's work 
and His disposition. 
Through the word, 
man knows his essence, 
and knows 
what he ought to enter into. 
All God's work in the Age of Word 
is accomplished through the word. 
And man is revealed, eliminated, 
and tried through the word. 
Man sees the word, hears the word, 
and knows the existence of the word. 
So he believes in God's existence, 
almightiness and wisdom, 
believes in God's heart 
of love for man 
and His desire to save man. 
Though "word" 
is common and simple, 
the word 
from the mouth of God in flesh 
shakes the earth and heavens, 
changes man's heart, 
notions and old disposition, 
and the old world.
• III


Through the ages, 
only the God of today works, 
speaks and saves man in this way. 
Then, man lives under 
the guidance of the word, 
shepherded and supplied 
by the word. 
All people live in the world 
of the word, 
in the curses and blessings 
of God's word. 
More are judged and chastised 
by the word. 
The words and work 
are for saving man, 
for achieving God's will 
and changing the old created world. 
God created the world, 
leads men throughout the universe, 
conquers and saves them 
with the word. 
And in the fullness of time, 
He'll bring the entire old world 
to an end with the word. 
Having achieved this, 
His management plan 
is fully complete, fully complete.
• from "The Age of Kingdom Is the Age of Word" in The Word Appears in the Flesh
• Recommendation
•     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.