Return from the Nicene Creed to the Gospel of the Water and the Spirit! (I)

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-Why must we return from the Nicene Creed to the gospel of the water and the Spirit? - The gospel that the early church preached was precisely the gospel of the water and the Spirit. That gospel was the gospel that Jesus actually shouldered and washed away the sin of the world through the baptism He received from John. The baptism Jesus received from John was to fulfill the law of the sacrificial system found in Leviticus. That is, just as sin was transferred to the sacrificial offering through the laying on of hands, the substance of that sacrificial law was fulfilled through Jesus`s baptism. However, in the process of the Nicene Creed`s formation, the ministry of Jesus having the sin of the world transferred to Him by being baptized by John was deleted from the creed`s contents. As a result, this truth has been passed down in a hidden state within Christianity for about 1,700 years, reaching the present day. Today, many people are struggling to receive the removal of their sins without knowing when their sins were transferred to Jesus. Because of this, even while saying they believe in the gospel of the cross, they fail to reach true assurance of salvation and live amidst repetitive repentance and the pangs of conscience. The reason we must return to the gospel of the water and the Spirit is clear. This is because only this gospel allows us to meet the Jesus who became the sacrificial offering as the sin of the world was transferred to His body, and thereby have assurance of salvation. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation.

  1. Jan 2

    Preface

    First, I would like to briefly clarify the terminology used in this book. Historically, the creed was first established at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. It was later supplemented and expanded at the Council of Constantinople in AD 381, completing the form that the church today generally calls the ‘Nicene Creed.’ Strictly speaking, this AD 381 version should be called the ‘Creed of Constantinople’ or the ‘Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed.’ However, because this book focuses on the Nicene Creed of 325, which served as its starting point, and its subsequent changes, the expression ‘Nicene Creed’ is used consistently throughout the main text to avoid confusion for the reader. We ask our readers that when the name ‘Nicene Creed’ appears in this book, you keep in mind the historical background that this creed was subsequently revised and finalized in Constantinople to become the creed of today. https://www.bjnewlife.org/ https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMission https://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35 Chapters (00:00:11) - What is the Nicene Creed? (Gospel of the Water(00:11:58) - The Nicene Creed(00:27:38) - The Council of Nicaea(00:33:52) - Revelation of the Trinity(00:40:38) - The Gospel of Water and the Spirit(00:52:52) - What is the Final Reformation? (The Gospel of the Water(01:05:25) - The Gospel of the Water and the Spirit of the Last Age

    1h 8m

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    1. The Church That Lost the Gospel of Water and the Spirit (Galatians 1:6–9)

    Today, countless churches are established throughout the world, and numerous sermons are proclaimed within them every Sunday. However, sadly, not all churches preach the Gospel of Water and the Spirit. People gather in the chapel, praise God, read the Bible, and offer prayers, but it is very common that the very core, the ‘Gospel of Water and the Spirit—the Word about Jesus being baptized by John, dying on the cross, and resurrecting’—is not proclaimed. Apostle Paul said to the Galatian church, “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,” Since even the early church saints were easily seduced by a different gospel, so it is not strange that in this present age churches have lost the gospel and are bound by traditions and doctrines. Today, we must look back at the state of the church that has lost the Gospel of Water and the Spirit, and together examine why a reformation of faith is necessary again. https://www.bjnewlife.org/ https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMission https://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35 Chapters (00:00:03) - The Church That Lost the Gospel of Water and the Spirit(00:09:30) - What happened to the Gospel of the Water and the Spirit?(00:13:31) - When Did the Early Church Lose the Gospel Word of the Water and(00:31:04) - The gospel of the water and the Spirit(00:34:22) - Reformation of Faith(00:36:37) - The Reformation of Faith(00:41:18) - Reformation of Faith

    45 min

  3. Jan 2

    2. What is the faith that Watchman Nee, the Catholic Church, and Paul C. Jong believe in? (John 20:19–23)

    How does Watchman Nee believe in John 20:22–23? Today, there are countless churches established throughout the whole world, and in them, countless sermons are being proclaimed every Sunday. However, unfortunately, not all churches are preaching the gospel of the water and the Spirit. They gather in sanctuaries to praise God, read the Bible, and offer prayers, but in reality, at the very center, the Word of the gospel of the water and the Spirit—that Jesus was baptized by John, died on the Cross, and rose again—is mostly not proclaimed. Regarding John 20:22, where the resurrected Jesus told His disciples to receive the Holy Spirit, Watchman Nee interprets this as the event in which the Lord breathed the Holy Spirit into the disciples as life. He explains that the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus breathed into them, was an inner and essential work — namely, the ministry of the Spirit who supplies life. In contrast, he distinguishes the event of Pentecost as an external and dispensational work — the work of power coming from above. In this way, Watchman Nee explains the Holy Spirit in two aspects, as ‘breath’ and ‘wind,’ and emphasizes the order in which the church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, publicly declares evangelical discernment. https://www.bjnewlife.org/ https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMission https://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35 Chapters (00:00:03) - What is the Faith of Watchman Ney and Paul Sijong(00:10:15) - Comparison of Watchman Ney and Paul Saijong's Views on(00:15:02) - The Faith to Receive the Holy Spirit(00:25:53) - Paul Sijong(00:29:25) - What does Paul Si Jeong say about the Faith by which peace(00:31:29) - What is the Gospel of the Water and the Spirit that Paul S

    37 min

  4. Jan 2

    3. Jesus’ baptism by John was in order to receive the transference of the sins of the world (Matthew 3:13–17)

    How much do we know about the universe? The range of the universe that we currently know is extremely vast. Scientists estimate that there exists an observable universe with a diameter of about 93 billion light-years. This is a value calculated by considering the maximum distance light could have traveled since the Big Bang — that is, the age of about 13.8 billion years — together with the expansion rate of the universe. Within this, it is reported that there exist about 2 trillion or more galaxies and far more stars than that. According to the current standard model, the universe is composed of about 5% ordinary matter, 27% dark matter, and 68% dark energy. However, dark matter and dark energy have not been directly observed, and they are only estimated through indirect evidence such as gravity and the rate of expansion of the universe. By observing the cosmic microwave background radiation that formed about 380,000 years after the Big Bang, we can calculate backward the state of the early universe, but the Planck epoch immediately after the Big Bang still remains an unknown realm. https://www.bjnewlife.org/ https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMission https://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35 Chapters (00:00:03) - Jesus Baptism by John(00:01:09) - The scientific mystery of the universe(00:12:19) - The Blood of Jesus(00:17:01) - The Gospel of the Water and the Spirit(00:27:00) - Why has the Gospel of Jesus Baptism disappeared from most Christian denominations(00:41:23) - Nicene Creed(00:48:51) - The Baptism of Jesus

    1h 3m

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    4. In this age, who are the ones who will receive the Holy Spirit of God as a gift? (Acts 8:14-24)

    Simon (the magician) who appears in Acts chapter 8 is evaluated as an important negative figure in the history of the Early Church. His influence can be understood in three major aspects. The Appearance of Simon and the Challenge to the Early Church According to Acts 8:9–24, Simon was a man who practiced magic in Samaria and was highly respected by the people. Through the preaching of Deacon Philip, he came to believe in Jesus Christ and was even baptized. However, when he saw the Holy Spirit being bestowed, he offered money and said, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit” (Acts 8:19). This was a misguided attitude that viewed the gift of the Holy Spirit not as a ‘holy gift from God’ but as a power that could be bartered for with human authority and money. https://www.bjnewlife.org/ https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMission https://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35 Chapters (00:00:03) - Who Will Be the First to Be Baptized with the Holy Spirit(00:01:40) - Simon the Magician(00:14:32) - The Sacrament of Confirmation and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit(00:27:46) - How should those who have received the remission of sins and the gift(00:30:08) - The Day of Pentecost(00:45:37) - What Now Saves Baptism?(01:00:03) - Reformation of Faith(01:01:11) - Crucified Prayer

    1h 1m

  6. Jan 2

    5. Enter through the narrow gate (Matthew 7:13–23)

    What is the Faith Believed by Each Christian Denomination Worldwide? Christianity throughout the world stands under one name, yet each denomination differs in its focus regarding what it believes, its view of salvation, its understanding of the Church, and its interpretation of the sacraments. These differences have arisen from the diversity of historical backgrounds and theological interpretations. Below is a historical and theological description of the central faith content of the major Christian denominations. The Catholic Church believes in Jesus Christ as God and teaches that the grace of salvation is conveyed through the tradition and the Scriptures of the Church. It sees salvation as being completed through faith and works, that is, through the sacraments and obedience. It acknowledges the Pope as the vicar of Christ and teaches that the seven sacraments—baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance, marriage, holy orders, and anointing of the sick—are channels of salvation. Furthermore, it understands the Church as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic community and believes that the work of redemption continues in the Holy Spirit. https://www.bjnewlife.org/ https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMission https://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35 Chapters (00:00:03) - Enter Through the Narrow Gate(00:01:39) - Christian denominations(00:07:26) - How was the Gospel becoming symbolized?(00:20:13) - The gospel of the early church(00:23:08) - What was the Event of Jesus Baptism omitted from the Apostles Creed(00:30:29) - Enter by the Neighbor Gate(00:36:05) - The Wide Gate and the Narrow Gate(00:42:03) - The Gospel of Life(00:49:45) - The Wide Gate and the Neighborhood(00:56:06) - The Wide Gate and the Narrow Gate(00:58:29) - What is the Didact? (The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles(01:03:57) - The Baptism and The Eucharist in the Didact

    1h 10m

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    6. Concerning the ministry of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist! (Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 11:12-14)

    Why did Jesus speak about the ministry of John the Baptist at the beginning of the four Gospels? John the Baptist was a person who stood on the boundary between the Law and the Gospel. He was the last prophet of the Old Testament and at the same time the one who opened the door of the New Testament, pointing to the turning point from the age of the Law to the age of the Gospel. Jesus’ receiving baptism from John was the fulfillment of the Word of the Law concerning the sins of mankind. This baptism was not a mere ritual, but the work of salvation in which the sins of mankind were transferred to Jesus through John, and through this, God’s plan of salvation began to be realized. The event of Jesus’ being baptized by John was the starting point for accomplishing the righteousness of God. In Matthew 3:15, Jesus said, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” This word shows that the baptism of Jesus was not a mere religious act, but the first step toward the fulfillment of God’s righteousness—that is, the completion of the salvation of mankind. Therefore, the mention of the ministry of John the Baptist at the beginning of the Gospels serves as an introduction proclaiming that Jesus was not merely one who performed miracles but the Savior who fulfilled the righteousness of God. https://www.bjnewlife.org/ https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMission https://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35 Chapters (00:00:03) - Marriage of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist(00:03:34) - 4 Reasons God Sent John the Baptist to This World(00:19:41) - Why Did Jesus Want to Be Baptized by John the Baptist(00:33:39) - John the Baptist(00:44:41) - Was John the Baptist faithful to his ministry?(00:52:22) - How Did Jesus Evaluate the Ministry of John the Baptist?

    59 min

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    7. The Church of God Built on the Faith of Peter (Matthew 16:18–19)

    When Peter answered Jesus’ question, “You are the Christ” what kind of faith was he confessing with this answer? The confession of Peter in Matthew 16:16, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” is the most complete confession of faith about who Jesus is. This short sentence contains the entire essence of faith. Its meaning can be described in three parts as follows. First, the confession “You are the Christ” is the confession of faith that Jesus is the Messiah whom God promised. The word “Christ” has the same meaning as the Hebrew word “Messiah” which means “the Anointed One.” Peter did not regard Jesus as merely a prophet or a righteous teacher, but believed Him to be the Messiah sent by God to save mankind from sin. Jesus, as King, overcame the power of sin and death and reigns over our hearts and the world. Also, as the High Priest, He offered His own body as the atoning sacrifice and took away the sins of mankind once for all, and as the Prophet, He proclaimed the Word of God and clearly showed the way of salvation to mankind. Therefore, Peter’s confession is the proclamation of faith that Jesus is my Savior and the One who fulfilled all the Law and the Prophets. https://www.bjnewlife.org/ https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMission https://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35 Chapters (00:00:03) - The Confession of Peter(00:04:21) - Was Peter a disciple who believed the fact that Jesus took on the(00:17:32) - Jesus said, I Will Build My Church (Peter and On This(00:23:32) - The True Church(00:27:54) - The True Church(00:43:07) - The Church of Peter

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-Why must we return from the Nicene Creed to the gospel of the water and the Spirit? - The gospel that the early church preached was precisely the gospel of the water and the Spirit. That gospel was the gospel that Jesus actually shouldered and washed away the sin of the world through the baptism He received from John. The baptism Jesus received from John was to fulfill the law of the sacrificial system found in Leviticus. That is, just as sin was transferred to the sacrificial offering through the laying on of hands, the substance of that sacrificial law was fulfilled through Jesus`s baptism. However, in the process of the Nicene Creed`s formation, the ministry of Jesus having the sin of the world transferred to Him by being baptized by John was deleted from the creed`s contents. As a result, this truth has been passed down in a hidden state within Christianity for about 1,700 years, reaching the present day. Today, many people are struggling to receive the removal of their sins without knowing when their sins were transferred to Jesus. Because of this, even while saying they believe in the gospel of the cross, they fail to reach true assurance of salvation and live amidst repetitive repentance and the pangs of conscience. The reason we must return to the gospel of the water and the Spirit is clear. This is because only this gospel allows us to meet the Jesus who became the sacrificial offering as the sin of the world was transferred to His body, and thereby have assurance of salvation. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation.

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