On 18th August, the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, Peter Tribe Tanzania Church, under the leadership of Chief Instructor Yoon Hyun-chul, hosted a groundbreaking “Public Bible Exam on the Book of Revelation” across Dar es Salaam and several other cities. The event brought together local Protestant pastors and Shincheonji members, promoting stronger Bible-driven unity.
The purpose was to deepen understanding of Revelation — a book central to Christian faith — and encourage self-examination based on Revelation 22:18–19. The exam consisted of 10 primary and 33 secondary questions, challenging participants to reflect on the personal question: “Have I truly believed and lived according to God’s Word?”
The exam attracted 138 attendees, including an impressive 98 pastors. Compared to last year’s test in Korea, where only one pastor participated, this event marked the first overseas occasion with significant involvement from church leaders. Average scores showed Shincheonji members at 95 points and pastors at 7 points, though organisers stressed the focus was spiritual growth rather than competition.
One pastor shared: “Watching Shincheonji members confidently write down the answers today made me reflect on my own faith and calling as a pastor. From now on, I want to learn Revelation through the Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Centre, and guide my church members to the way of God and teach them correctly so that they can enter heaven.”
Shincheonji Chairman Man-Hee Lee explained: “In order to enter heaven, one must fully understand and keep the words of Revelation without adding to or subtracting from them.”
He added: “The standard for discerning truth from falsehood, orthodoxy from heresy, is not human tradition or doctrine, but only the Word of the Bible.”
Since its foundation in 2018, Shincheonji Tanzania Church has grown steadily, now serving around 2,440 members, while continuing to share Bible-based teachings and strengthen partnerships with local pastors.
Relevance for UK Churches
This development in Tanzania highlights the transformative power of Scripture. For UK churches, particularly those seeking to inspire younger congregations, the message is clear: a strong, thriving faith community depends on prioritising the Bible above tradition.
When Christians collectively focus on God’s Word, spiritual maturity grows, and communities become more resilient. By embracing this model, UK churches could pave the way for a renewed passion for faith, especially among the next generation eager to experience a Christianity that is authentic, lived, and active.
