Shincheonji Church of Jesus conducted an open Revelation Bible examination in Tanzania with local Protestant pastors and church members, focusing on evaluating adherence to biblical teachings from Revelation. The exam, consisting of 10 main questions and 33 sub-questions, aimed to assess whether participants had maintained the words of Revelation without addition or subtraction as emphasized in Revelation 22:18-19. This initiative sought to encourage self-reflection and proper standing before God rather than merely testing knowledge.
A total of 138 participants took part, including 98 local Protestant pastors and 40 Shincheonji members, marking the first large-scale overseas pastor participation compared to previous exams in Korea where only one traditional denomination pastor joined. Results showed a stark contrast: Shincheonji members averaged 95 points while Protestant pastors averaged 7 points, underscoring disparities in scriptural understanding. Despite the score differences, the primary objective was fostering spiritual introspection and alignment with divine word.
Chairman Lee Man-hee of Shincheonji Church has consistently stressed that entry into heaven requires full comprehension and observance of Revelation's teachings without alteration. He asserts that truth and orthodoxy should be discerned solely through God's word rather than human traditions or doctrines, necessitating faith testing via biblical standards. This approach reflects the church's commitment to scripture-centered faith evaluation.
One participating pastor expressed reflection on their faith and pastoral calling after witnessing Shincheonji members' confident responses, pledging to study Revelation through resources like the Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Center and guide their congregation correctly toward salvation. The event signifies growing engagement between Shincheonji and traditional churches internationally, building on earlier domestic exams in Korea that attracted minimal pastor involvement.
Established in 2018, Shincheonji Tanzania Church has grown to approximately 2,440 members as of August 2025, actively promoting scripture-based faith through exchanges with local pastors. The Bible exam serves not just as a knowledge assessment but as a means to verify if one's faith standard aligns with God's word, with hopes for increased unity and interaction among churches and believers grounded in scripture.
