[Special 1] The One Who Is Worthy of Glory
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'The Book of Life' Documenting the Namesof Those who Have Received Salvation
'The Book of Remembrance' Recording the Works that Revealed God's Glory
"And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the Book of Life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds." (Revelation 20:12)
"Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a Book of Remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name." (Malachi 3:16)
There are many kinds of books in the world such as novels, books of poetry, and collections of essays. It is the same with the heavenly kingdom. In Heaven are many books in addition to the Book of Life which is the list of the names of those who have been saved and the Book of Remembrance which describes the works that glorified God greatly. There are books that sort and record the categories of the historical events of human cultivation, books about men used by God in the different times, books about the lifetime works of Jesus while on earth, and books about the Abraham's life story to mention a few.
The Book of Life and the Book of Remembrance are mostly about the history of the human cultivation. The Book of Life can be said to be the list of fruits that are borne throughout human history. The Book of Remembrance is a written record about the lives of the best of the fruit during human cultivation. By delving into these books, I hope you will feel the happiness that you will enjoy in the heavenly kingdom in the future.
The Book of Life is bluish-white in color. In the book are the names of those who have received salvation since the time of Creation without exception. It records which year, which month, which day, and which hour the individual accepted Jesus Christ, was born again by the Holy Spirit, and became a child of God. It will be material of the proofs and evidences at the Great White Throne Judgment.
Revelation 20:15 says, "And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." Psalms 69:28 reads, "May they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous." Revelation 3:5 writes, "He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels."
The name of one who has received the Holy Spirit by believing in Jesus Christ will be written in the Book of Life. It means that he has received salvation and can enter the heavenly kingdom. However, if he doesn't live by the will of God, although he says 'Lord, Lord', his name will be blotted out from the book. Just to go to church isn't what leads you to the way of salvation. To receive salvation as written in Matthew 7:21, you have to live by the will of the Father which is the word of God. You have to work out your salvation with fear and trembling as recorded in Philippines 2:12.
God is alive and repays us for our deeds. The dwelling place and rewards that you will receive in the heavenly kingdom will be different according to how much you resemble the Lord and work faithfully for the kingdom of God while you live on earth. Those who lead a Christian life as they see fit will narrowly receive salvation and just go to Paradise, but those who become sanctified resembling the Lord and work faithfully in all God's household can reach the best dwelling place in Heaven, New Jerusalem. Manmin members have been running fervently to achieve the glory of New Jerusalem.
2002 India United Crusade with Dr. Jaerock Lee was held at Marina beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu in India, in October, 2002. A total of over three million people attended even though the 'Statute Banning Forcible Conversion' had been put into effect. Many attendees experienced the amazing healing works of God the Creator and many of them converted to Christianity. God was greatly glorified!
 In Exodus chapter 15 it says that during the Exodus of the sons of Israel from Egypt Moses prayed to God and the bitter water at Marah was changed into sweet water. Some thousands of years later, in February of 2000, Rev. Jaerock Lee of Manmin Central Church prayed for Muan Manmin Church that was having a problem because of the salinity of their water supply. He prayed for it during his first prayer session in the mountains where he was praying for the 2-Week Continuous Special Revival Meeting.
On March 5, 2000, right after Rev. Jaerock Lee finished the mountain prayer session, God showed the same kind of miracle that is in the Bible and changed this salty seawater into sweet fresh water. Since that day, divine healing and powerful works take place mightily through this water. To the glory of God many people have received healing of illnesses and infirmities and also received answers to their heart's desires."
(On the Monument of Muan Sweet Water)
Even in this world, we set up some monuments for long term commemoration of meaningful events or outstanding persons. In this same way, in the Book of Remembrance is recorded the things that glorified God greatly and thus they will be forever commemorated. When people do the things that are impossible with men's ability by relying on God the Father and glorify God's name greatly, these things will be recorded.
When it's done by an individual, it will be recorded under his name, and when it's done as a group, it will be recorded under the name of the group's leader. Also, some important parts will have video records as well. Because the Book of Remembrance records each event in minute detail, it is very thick. When seen with spiritual eyes, it gives out a golden color and it has some royal patterns on the cover. We can see that it's a very precious book just by seeing the cover.
The basic qualification for something to be recorded in the Book of Remembrance is that we have to fear the LORD. Malachi 3:16 says, "Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name." 'To fear the LORD' here refers to keeping away from every form of evil and becoming sanctified. It means we have to be at least in the fourth level of faith, where we don't have any evil. Then, we can acquire the basic qualification to be written in the Book of Remembrance. (Ref: The Measure of Faith)
When those who fear the LORD this way give glory to God greatly, these events will be recorded in the Book of Remembrance in detail. Historically significant events in the flow of the human history are recorded in the book such as Abraham's deed of offering Isaac, Elijah's bringing down fire from Heaven when he confronted the 850 priests of the gentile gods, and Daniel and his three friends' revealing God's glory greatly by overcoming difficult situations with faith. In Manmin Central Church, there are many amazing works that can be recorded in the Book of Remembrance that have taken place.
Since the founding of the church, God has shown Manmin members countless signs and wonders as recorded in John 4:48 and demonstrated the power as in Psalm 62:11. Among the signs and wonders manifested is the case of Muan Sweet Water which is such an event to be memorialized.
In March 5, 2000, the extremely salty seawater at Muan Manmin Church was changed into sweet fresh water through the prayer of Dr. Jaerock Lee. God the Father has changed briny saltwater into sweet water to supply water for Muan Manmin Church members who had a problem with shortage of fresh water. However, God even allowed for those who drink and apply the Muan Sweet Water with faith to be healed of various diseases.
Numerous people not only were healed of poor eyesight and various kinds of disease when they drank and applied the Muan Sweet Water with faith, but many also experienced astounding works like broken machinery being fixed through its application and many also received answers through the water. In addition, when they gave the Muan Sweet Water to plants or animals, the plants grew better or bore much more fruit.
A sample of Muan Sweet Water was sent to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for analytical testing. The organization confirmed it to be good quality water abounding in minerals. The water is three times higher in calcium than other world-famous waters from France and Germany. As a result there has been a markedly large number of people who have visited Muan Sweet Water Site and experienced the power of God.
Since 2000, Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee has conducted crusades in Uganda, Pakistan, Kenya, the Philippines, Honduras, India, Russia, Germany, Peru, DR Congo, New York City in the U.S., Jerusalem in Israel, and Estonia. He led numerous souls to the way of salvation through the crusades. By manifesting the power of the Holy Spirit, he proved that God the Creator is alive, Jesus is our Savior, and the Bible is authentic and the true word of God.
In particular, the '2002 India United Crusade with Dr. Jaerock Lee' was remembered as the one which attracted the greatest number of people in Christian history in India. It transcended denominations, and was marked as the greatest religious rally in India. Many people were healed of diseases and many also were converted to Christianity. Because the India United Crusade was broadcast live through Indian major TV broadcasters all over India and also through the Internet all over the world, countless people received salvation.
Dr. Lee conducted the Israel United Crusade in the International Convention Center (ICC) located at the center of Jerusalem in September 2009 under the title "GOD IS GREAT." People from 36 countries as well as local people attended. It was broadcast live through Enlace, CNL, TBN Russia, Digital Congo, and GCN. It was also recorded and broadcast to around 220 countries via public TV, cable broadcaster, and satellite stations including Day Star, Miracle TV, and HEAVEN TV 7.
Israel is the birthplace of the gospel where Jesus was born and completed His appointed tasks as the Savior. But still the people there are waiting for the Messiah. In Jerusalem, in Israel where the people do not accept Jesus as their Messiah, Dr. Jaerock Lee boldly proclaimed that Jesus is the Messiah and Savior. After the message, he prayed on the stage. At that time, many people were healed of diseases and gave great glory to God.
In the meantime, Manmin Central Church has a strong desire to build the Grand Sanctuary. In 1982 when the church was opened, God showed 17 members the Grand Sanctuary in a vision during Friday All-night Service. The Grand Sanctuary isn't just a place where many people will gather and worship God, but it is also the greatest sanctuary in the world and will be built by those who love God in order to glorify God.
In the Old Testament Times, God let King Solomon construct a beautiful sanctuary to reveal His glory to all nations. The Grand Sanctuary will be built by God's wisdom and inspiration beyond human's ability as a replica of the temple in New Jerusalem. People will feel the dignity and glory of God the Creator just by seeing it. An immeasurable number of souls, who come to the Grand Sanctuary with longing hearts, from all around the world will realize the providence of the Creation and give glory and praise to God.
Above all, God Himself will work on the Grand Sanctuary that His children who resemble the Lord and become sanctified will build out of love for Him and will reveal the glory of God all over the world. In addition, it will be recorded in the Book of Remembrance as a great fruit of human cultivation. In the same manner, amazingly powerful works that are the best fruit of human cultivation will take place continuously and the precious name of God will be honored greatly in the world.
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