Shincheonji Church's 3rd Special Lecture on Revelation Draws Record Global Religious Participation

Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, recently hosted its 3rd Special Lecture on Revelation Open to All Nations, marking the largest gathering in the event series with over 1,000 total attendees including 440 religious leaders from 59 countries. The event, held in Cheongju, South Korea, spanned three nights and four days beginning October 30, featuring praise, prayer and discussion centered around biblical prophecies and their fulfillment from the Book of Revelation. The program operated under the theme The Path of Understanding Led by the Bible, the Path of Peace Walked Together by Religions, continuing the church's international exchange initiative for interfaith dialogue and peace.

The Special Lecture on Revelation Open to All Nations has demonstrated significant growth since its inception, evolving into a global platform for interreligious dialogue. The first special lecture held in February 2024 brought together approximately 80 leaders from 10 religious denominations across 28 countries. The second special lecture later that year expanded to include about 270 religious leaders representing 57 countries. This progressive expansion underscores the increasing global interest in interfaith understanding through biblical study.

Religious leaders from diverse traditions expressed appreciation for the event's focus on scriptural truth and unity. Venerable Yulyeoseongwon, head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, noted that the reason Shincheonji is reviving and developing further is the power of the Word, describing the event as a time to confirm that this Word is the path to unity for humanity, transcending religious barriers. Islamic leader Mohammed Usman from Eswatini praised Shincheonji Church's curriculum that conveys peace and truth as perfect, emphasizing the importance of achieving the peace that all humanity hopes for through such interfaith initiatives.

The educational component of the event yielded significant results, with 317 religious leaders participating in an examination on the Book of Revelation and 154 achieving perfect scores. Additionally, 125 participants including 42 from Korea and 83 from abroad who successfully completed seven weeks of lectures and examinations were appointed as honorary Bible instructors. This outcome demonstrates the effectiveness of the program in facilitating deep engagement with biblical texts across religious traditions. The growing participation and positive reception from global religious leaders indicate the event's expanding influence as a platform for fostering interreligious understanding and cooperation through shared study of biblical prophecy.