Almigty God | How Peter Came to Know Jesus

Almigty God | How Peter Came to Know Jesus

During the time that Peter spent with Jesus, he saw many lovable characteristics in Jesus, many aspects worthy of emulation, and many which supplied him. Although Peter saw the being of God in Jesus in many ways, and saw many lovable qualities, at first he did not know Jesus.

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Almighty God | Do You Know? God Has Done a Great Thing Among Men

Almighty God | Do You Know? God Has Done a Great Thing Among Men

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The old age is gone, and the new age has come. Year after year and day after day, God has done much work. He came into the world and then in turn departed. Such a cycle has continued on through many generations. This day, God continues to do as before the work that He must, the work that He has yet to complete, for to this day He has yet to enter into rest. From the time of creation to this day, God has done much work, but did you know that the work God does this day is much more than before and the scale much greater? This is why I say that God has done a great thing among men. All of God’s work is very important, be it to man or to God, for every item of His work is related to man.

Almighty God | When You Behold the Spiritual Body of Jesus Will Be When God Has Made Anew Heaven and Earth

When You Behold the Spiritual Body of Jesus Will Be When God Has Made Anew Heaven and Earth

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Do you wish to see Jesus? Do you wish to live with Jesus? Do you wish to hear the words spoken by Jesus? If so, then how will you welcome the return of Jesus? Are you fully prepared? In what manner will you welcome Jesus’ return? I think that every brother and sister who follows Jesus would like to give Jesus a good welcome. But have you considered whether you will truly know Jesus when He returns? Will you truly comprehend everything that He says? Will you truly accept, unconditionally, all of the work that He does? All those who have read the Bible know of Jesus’ return, and all those who have read the Bible intently await His coming.

Gospel Movie | What Is True Faith in God? | "Faith in God" | The Second Coming of Jesus

Gospel Movie | What Is True Faith in God? | "Faith in God" | The Second Coming of Jesus

Yu Congguang preaches the gospel for the Church of Almighty God. While preaching the gospel, he was pursued by the Chinese Communist government. He fled to the mountains, where he received help from Zheng Xun, a co-worker of the local house church.

Almighty God | God Is the Source of Man’s Life

God Is the Source of Man’s Life

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From the moment you come crying into this world, you begin to perform your duty. You assume your role in the plan of God and in the ordination of God. You begin the journey of life. Whatever your background and whatever the journey ahead of you, none can escape the orchestration and arrangement that Heaven has in store, and none are in control of their destiny, for only He who rules over all things is capable of such work. Since the day man came into existence, God has been steady in His work, managing this universe and directing the change and movement of all things. Like all things, man quietly and unknowingly receives the nourishment of the sweetness and rain and dew from God. Like all things, man unknowingly lives under the orchestration of God’s hand. The heart and spirit of man are held in the hand of God, and all the life of man is beheld in the eyes of God. Regardless of whether or not you believe this, any and all things, living or dead, will shift, change, renew, and disappear according to God’s thoughts. This is how God rules over all things.

Best Christian Movie | "Stay Out of My Business" | The Spiritual Awakening of Christians

Best Christian Movie | "Stay Out of My Business" | The Spiritual Awakening of Christians

Li Qingxin is a preacher in a house church in China who has been faithful to the Lord for many years. Always she enthusiastically does the Lord's work of spreading the gospel, vigilantly awaiting the Lord's coming to bring her up to the heavenly kingdom. In recent years, Li Qingxin has seen that assorted sects and churches have become ever more desolate.

Christian Video | The Lord Jesus Christ Is My Shepherd and My Strength | "Break the Shackles and Run"

Christian Video | The Lord Jesus Christ Is My Shepherd and My Strength | "Break the Shackles and Run"

Lee Chungmin was an elder of a church in Seoul, South Korea. For more than twenty years, he served the Lord fervently and concentrated on studying the Bible. Taught by the words and deeds of his religious leaders, he thought that believing in the Lord amounts to faith in the Bible and faith in the Bible is exactly the same as believing in the Lord.

Almighty God | How Should You Walk the Last Leg of the Path

How Should You Walk the Last Leg of the Path

Almighty God | How Should You Walk the Last Leg of the Path

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It was only after Jesus was nailed to the cross and departed that Peter started to go his own course, started to walk the path that he should; he began to be equipped only after he saw his own inadequacies and shortcomings. He saw that he had too little love and his will to suffer was inadequate, that he didn’t have any insight, and that his reason was lacking. He saw that there were many things in him that were not in line with Jesus’ will, and that there were many things that were rebellious and resistant and many that were mixed with human will.

Almighty God | How Should You Walk the Last Leg of the Path

How Should You Walk the Last Leg of the Path

Almighty God | How Should You Walk the Last Leg of the Path

You are now on the last leg of the path, and this is a critical portion of it. Perhaps you have endured quite a bit of suffering, done a lot of work, traveled many roads, and listened to many sermons, and it has not been easy to make it to now. If you cannot bear the suffering that is in front of you and if you continue on as you did in the past, then you cannot be perfected. This isn’t to scare you—this is a fact. After Peter underwent quite a bit of God’s work, he gained some insight and a lot of discernment. He also understood quite a bit of the principle of service, and later on he was able to be fully devoted to what Jesus entrusted him with.The great refinement that he received was mostly because in the things that he did, he felt that he owed God too much and he would never be able to make it up to Him, and he recognized that mankind is very corrupt, so he had a guilty conscience. Jesus had said many things to him and at the time he had just a little bit of understanding. Sometimes he still developed resistance and rebelliousness. After Jesus was nailed to the cross, he finally had a bit of an awakening and he felt terribly culpable. In the end it reached a point where he was upset when he had an idea that wasn’t right. He knew his own state very well, and he also knew well the Lord’s holiness. As a result, a heart of love for the Lord grew in him even more, and he focused on his own life more. Because of this he suffered great hardships, and although at times it was as if he had a serious illness and even seemed to be on death’s door, after being refined this way many times, he had more understanding of himself, and only this way had he developed genuine love for the Lord. It could be said that his entire life was spent in refinement, and even more, was spent in chastisement. His experience was different from any other person’s, and his love surpassed that of anyone who has not been perfected. The reason he was selected as a model is that he experienced the most agony in his lifetime and his experiences were the most successful. If you really are able to walk the last leg of the path just like Peter, then there is not a single creature that can take away your blessings.

The Hymn of God's Word God's Kingdom Has Appeared on Earth

The Hymn of God's Word God's Kingdom Has Appeared on Earth

Ah … ah … ah … ah … ah … ah … ah … ah…

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The almighty true God, the King on the throne, rules over the entire universe entire universe, facing all nations and all peoples. God's glory shines throughout the world. Across the ends of the universe, all that is alive should see, lakes, rivers, seas, earth, mountains, all living things are revealed in the light of the true God's presence, revived again, awakened from dreams, sprouting from the soil! O! The only true God appearing before the world. Who has courage to resist? All are trembling with fear, all are utterly convinced, keep begging for mercy. All people bow down before Him and all tongues worship Him!

II 

All places over the world, all things on earth, never stop their praise to God, never stop their praise to God. With the coming of spring, the warm and pleasant breeze carries a steady spring rain. Streams rippling and babbling, like all people, happy and sorrow, shed their tears, tears of self-reproach. Rivers, lakes, the ocean waves, and billows all sing, extolling the true God's holy name, His holy name! O! The sound of their praise, so clear is the sound of praise! Things corrupted by Satan in the past, corrupted things in the past, they will all be renewed, they will all be renewed, will be renewed and will be changed, will enter a brand new state …

III 

This is the holy trumpet, holy trumpet has sounded! Listen attentively: How sweet the sound is! Utterance from the throne! Declaring to all nations and all peoples. The time has come. It's the end of the last days. Management plan of God has come to its end. God's kingdom has appeared publicly on earth. Nations of the world have turned into kingdom of God. Nations of the world have turned into kingdom of God. God's seven trumpets sound forth from the throne. What amazing and wonderful things will take place! God is watching His people with joy; they can tell His voice. From every country and every place, God's people come together. O! People can't stop praising and leaping, with true God on lips. Testifying the true God, testifying to the world, their voices thunderous, as the sound of many waters. Peoples will swarm into kingdom of God, kingdom of God, kingdom of God. 

from Utterances and Testimonies of Christ in the Beginning

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Church news | Human Rights Lawyer Carlos Iglesias: Repatriating Chinese Christians Is Putting Their Lives at Stake | Eastern Lightning

Human Rights Lawyer Carlos Iglesias: Repatriating Chinese Christians Is Putting Their Lives at Stake

       Since the Chinese Communist Party came into power, it has been oppressing religious beliefs and frantically arresting and persecuting Christians. In recent years, some Chinese Christians have been forced to flee overseas because of their faith. However, their asylum applications are denied in Western countries, especially some in Europe, as the authorities of these countries do not acknowledge the fact that these Christians have been subjected to persecution, and they are in danger of being deported back to China. Carlos Iglesias, a senior Spanish human rights lawyer, comments on the egregious human rights situation in China, as well as its status quo of religious persecution. Regarding the exiled Chinese Christians being denied political asylum, Mr. Iglesias appeals to the authorities of Western countries to act with caution, saying "when they grant or deny this asylum, what is at stake is that person's life."

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Church news | California, USA Joint Efforts to Promote Worldwide Freedom of Belief at Freedom of Religion Seminar | Eastern Lightning

California, USA Joint Efforts to Promote Worldwide Freedom of Belief at Freedom of Religion Seminar

       In spite of the fact that freedom of religion is a universal value, there are people in some countries and regions who not only lack this freedom and right, but even continue to suffer from persecution as well as unjust prosecution or imprisonment. February 15, 2018, a seminar with the theme of “Religious Liberty as a Global Problem” was convened at the University Club of the University of Southern California. The purpose of this event was to further mutual understanding between different religious groups and jointly promote freedom of religion. In attendance were well-known religion experts, religious studies professors, as well as delegates of various religious groups from countries such as the USA, Italy, France, and Mexico, totaling over 20 participants. Christians from The Church of Almighty God were also invited to participate.

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Christian Video | The Best Decision of My Entire Life—Accepting Almighty God's Work of the Last Days | Eastern Lightning

Christian Video | The Best Decision of My Entire Life—Accepting Almighty God's Work of the Last Days

       Since Almighty God began His work of the last days in China, more and more people have come to spread and bear witness to His words. Almighty God’s end-time work long ago expanded outside of China’s borders, and His words have been translated into many different languages and published online. More and more of those who truly believe in God and long to seek the truth are investigating Almighty God’s work, and many want to gain an understanding of The Church of Almighty God and God’s work in the last days. In response to audience requests, in this episode two American Christians, Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt from The Church of Almighty God, share their stories of coming to believe in Almighty God as well as what they have experienced and reaped within the Church.

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Spanish Friends Attended the New Year's Entertainment Party of Chinese Christians

Spanish Friends Attended the New Year's Entertainment Party of Chinese Christians 

 On February 17, 2018, Christians from The Church of Almighty God in Spain hosted an evening gathering in Madrid’s Fuenlabrada with the theme of “We gather together here.” The purpose of the event was for friends of different nationalities to gain a greater understanding of The Church of Almighty God and to promote friendship between these groups. Unlike the events held the previous two years, that evening over a dozen international friends were invited, including: Cynthia, a representative from the Todo Mejorar Foundation; Elahi, chairman of Valientes Banglas; Manuel, chairman of the European Citizens’ Anti-Corruption Association; Sagrario, manager of the San Lorenzo Center. It was a joyful gathering in celebration of the lunar new year.

Church news | Chen Xin, a Christian, Narrates Real Experiences of Cruel Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party | Eastern Lightning

Chen Xin, a Christian, Narrates Real Experiences of Cruel Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party

      He had believed in the Lord since childhood, and in 2002 accepted the gospel of the kingdom of Almighty God. In 2003, he was arrested because of preaching the gospel, during which time he was slapped in the face, punched, kicked, and doused in cold water by police. After that he was sentenced to a year of re-education through labor. Once his sentence was completed and he was released, he had no choice but to become a fugitive in order to avoid being arrested again by the police …

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Church news | Zhiwen, a Christian, Narrates Real Experiences of Cruel Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party | Eastern Lightning

Zhiwen, a Christian, Narrates Real Experiences of Cruel Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party

       He had followed his mother in believing in the Lord since childhood, and in 2000 accepted the gospel of the kingdom of Almighty God. In 2005, when he was spreading the gospel, he was surrounded by the Chinese Communist police, and although he escaped successfully, he suffered an injury to his foot which left him with after-effects. In 2012, he was beaten into a coma by thugs working with the police, and was taken to the police station where he was released because his injuries were too severe to continue. After that, he has lived the life of a fugitive …

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Testimony of Experiences of the CCP’s Brutal Persecution Given by Christian Li Chuansong | Eastern Lightning

Testimony of Experiences of the CCP’s Brutal Persecution Given by Christian Li Chuansong

       Her faith in the Lord Jesus began in 1987, and she accepted the kingdom gospel of Almighty God in 1999. While preaching the gospel in 2005, she was arrested by the Chinese police. During her incarceration, she was tortured with various means including whipping, handcuffs with teeth, doing half squats, punches, kicks, etc. As a result, she was completely unable to take care of herself. Eventually, it was God’s words that gave her the faith to survive …

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Testimony of Experiences of the CCP’s Brutal Persecution Given by Christian Zeng Qing | Eastern Lightning

Testimony of Experiences of the CCP’s Brutal Persecution Given by Christian Zeng Qing

       She accepted the kingdom gospel of Almighty God in 1997. In 2008, she was arrested by the Chinese police due to her faith in God and suffered their torture for one and a half months. Subsequently, she was sentenced to two years of re-education through labor on the trumped-up charge of “disrupting social order.” She had been kept under the Chinese police’s surveillance and investigation after release upon completion of her imprisonment term. Eventually, she was forced to live in exile …

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Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | God’s Words Have Awakened Me | Eastern Lightning

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.

Best Christian Documentary Movie | Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China | "The Cover-up" | Eastern Lightning

Best Christian Documentary Movie | Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China | "The Cover-up"

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 tried to eradicate all house churches.This documentary film depicts the sudden and unexpected death of a Chinese Christian named Song Xiaolan—a death for which the CCP police provided inconsistent and conflicting explanations. After investigating, the Song family discovered that the police had been lying all along. A relative of the Song family learned from an acquaintance in the Public Security Bureau that Song Xiaolan had been being secretly monitored by the CCP police as a result of her belief in God and performance of her duties. When the police arrested her, they beat her to death. To avoid blame, the police covered up the truth by fabricating the scene of Song Xiaolan’s death….

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Best Christian Dance | God Has Come to China | Worship Song "Christ's Kingdom Is Realized Among Men" | Eastern Lightning

Best Christian Dance | God Has Come to China | Worship Song "Christ's Kingdom Is Realized Among Men"

I Almighty God incarnate appears in the last days in the East, just like a righteous sun arising; mankind has seen the true light appear. The righteous and majestic, loving and merciful God humbly hides among men, issuing truth, speaking and working. Almighty God is face-to-face with us. The God you thirsted for, the God I waited for, today appears to us practically. We sought the truth, we yearned for righteousness; truth and righteousness have come among men. You love God, I love God; mankind is so full of renewed hope. Peoples obey, nations worship the practical God incarnate.

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

Follow God by the Way of the Cross | Movie Trailer "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 …

Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | Who Knows the Motherly Heart of God? | Eastern Lightning

Who Knows the Motherly Heart of God?

Qingxin    Zhengzhou City, Henan Province

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Regarding the “God is righteous” aspect of the truth, I used to always have a somewhat absurd understanding. I thought that as long as someone reveals corruption in their work or commits transgressions that damage the church’s work, that person shall face retribution, or lose their duty or be subjected to punishment. That is God’s righteousness. Given this incorrect understanding, plus the fear of losing my duty from committing mistakes in my work, I thought of a “clever” method: Whenever I do something wrong, I try my best to not let the leaders know first, and quickly try to make up for it myself and do my utmost to make it right. Won’t that then help me keep my duty? Hence, whenever I gave reports on my work, I would reduce big issues into small ones and small issues into nothing. If I was sometimes passive I would do my best to cover it up in front of the leaders and pretend to be very active and positive, terrified that the leaders would think I was incompetent and stop using me. So just like that, I would be very carefully guarded against the leaders in everything I did.

Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | Shaking Off the Shackles of the Spirit | Eastern Lightning

Shaking Off the Shackles of the Spirit

Wu Wen    Zhengzhou City, Henan Province

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I was a weak person with a sensitive character. When I didn’t believe in God, I would frequently feel down and distressed from things that came up in life. There were many of these times, and I always felt that my life was difficult; there was no joy, no happiness in my heart to speak of. After I started believing in God, there was a period of time where I felt particularly joyous and at peace, but after that, I once again felt the same as ever. I couldn’t make sense of why I was always that way.

Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | There Is a Way to Resolve Arrogance | Eastern Lightning

There Is a Way to Resolve Arrogance

Xiaochen    Zhengzhou City, Henan Province

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Arrogance is my fatal flaw. I used to frequently reveal my arrogant disposition, always thinking that I was better than other people. Especially when I amended articles or communicated about work with a partner, I was always opinionated and did not modestly listen to other opinions. My inability to cooperate harmoniously with my partners often caused problems for work. Brothers and sisters raised this issue with me many times, and I also regularly read about God exposing people’s arrogant nature. But since I still had not achieved true understanding of my own nature and essence and also could not truly hate it, whenever I encountered a suitable environment I would lose control. Afterward, I would also feel quite disgusted, but since what’s done has been done, all I could do was to keep trying to understand it. And so it happened again and again. This made me feel very embarrassed and helpless.

Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | The Bitter Fruit of Arrogance | Eastern Lightning

The Bitter Fruit of Arrogance

Hu Qing    Suzhou City, Anhui Province

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When I saw God’s words saying: “Those of you who serve as leaders always want to have greater ingenuity, to be head and shoulders above the rest, to find new tricks so that God can see how great a leader you really are. … You always want to show off; isn’t this precisely the revelation of an arrogant nature?” (“Without the Truth It Is Easy to Offend God” in Records of Christ’s Talks), I thought to myself: Who has such nerve to try to find ingenious new tricks? Who doesn’t know that God’s disposition does not tolerate man’s offense? I certainly wouldn’t dare! I personally believed that I had a heart of reverence for God, and in my work I didn’t dare to try to find tricks. However, it was only in God’s revelation of the facts that I realized that trying to find new tricks wasn’t what someone dares or doesn’t dare to do—it is entirely determined by an arrogant nature.

Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | Breaking Off the Shackles | Eastern Lightning

Breaking Off the Shackles

Zhenxi    Zhengzhou City, Henan Province

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Ten years ago, driven by my arrogant nature, I was never able to completely obey the church’s arrangements. I would obey if it suited me, but if it didn’t I would choose whether or not to obey. This resulted in seriously violating work arrangements during the fulfilling of my duty. I did my own thing and offended God’s disposition, and was subsequently sent home. After several years of self-reflection, I had more or less some knowledge of my own nature, but regarding the aspect of the truth that is God’s essence I still did not have much knowledge. Later, the church gave me another chance, but when I was in charge of gospel work, I began to have suspicions about God: I’m so corrupted and had also offended God’s disposition. Why would God use me? Is He taking advantage of me? Will I be eliminated after being taken advantage of? Ah! Since the church gave me a chance I am going to cherish it, even if I have to become a service-doer. From then on, I fulfilled my duty carrying such a mentality, but without seeking a higher goal—being made perfect by God.

Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | It’s Not Easy to Truly Know Yourself | Eastern Lightning

 It’s Not Easy to Truly Know Yourself

Zhang Rui    Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province

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I was a deceitful person. In God’s word we can see that deceitful people will not be saved by God; only honest people will receive His praise. So, I sought to be an honest person, to consciously practice speaking accurately, to be objective and practical, and to seek the truth from facts when reporting on issues. In my work, whether it was an error or an omission, I related it in detail to the leader. I also consciously dissected and exposed my own corruption. Every time I put this into practice, I felt that I had undergone some changes and I got a little taste of being an honest person.