Seoul, South Korea: The Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, has declared itself the only Christian denomination in the world whose members have fully mastered the Book of Revelation, challenging global Christian communities to examine its teachings through scriptural evidence rather than prejudice.
According to the church’s General Assembly Education Department, members of Shincheonji undergo rigorous theological training at the Zion Christian Mission Center before becoming full members, including a 100-question graduation exam. Following this, all members are required to take weekly Bible exams — a practice described as “sealing the word in the heart.”
The church states that between January and April 2025, 97% of members took part in the “Sealing Confirmation Test,” with an average score of 99% and 99.9% of them scoring above 90%. The exams focus on the Four Gospels and the full Book of Revelation, aiming to turn every believer into what the church calls a “walking Bible.”
Chairman Lee Man-hee, the leader of the church, has repeatedly cited Revelation 22:18-19, warning against adding to or subtracting from the text. “Those who do so,” he insists, “will not enter the kingdom of heaven.”
A Shincheonji representative noted, “The reality is, many pastors and Christians have altered the Revelation. Our members, however, master it fully, making Shincheonji the only true orthodox church. Others should judge us not by rumors, but through the Bible.”
Critics have long labeled Shincheonji as a cult, a view upheld by many in Catholic and Protestant circles. But former pastors who have joined the movement say otherwise.
Pastor Kim, one such convert, said: “I thought Shincheonji was heretical, but after joining, I realized they practice the Bible more faithfully than anywhere else. Their members know the scriptures better than I ever did.”
Another former pastor, Choi Kwang-sun, added: “The church world should stop slandering Shincheonji and instead listen to what they teach. I was shocked by how little I truly understood before coming here.”
Shincheonji leaders insist that biblical knowledge, not religious tradition, must be the standard by which churches are judged. “If you call us heretics, show it through scripture,” said a church representative. “This is not the time to persecute truth-seekers, but to let the Word speak for itself.”
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