3.The Logic of Betrayal, Destruction, and Salvation of the Chosen People
Main References and Context:
Isaiah 1 outlines a vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem, recorded by the prophet Isaiah 2,700 years ago. It describes the spiritual state of the chosen people, their betrayal, destruction, and eventual salvation.
These prophecies were fulfilled at Jesus’ first coming (700 years later) and serve as a model for understanding the state of faith today, particularly at the second coming, described as the "end of the religious world."
2 Thessalonians 2 reinforces the sequence of betrayal, destruction, and salvation at the second coming.
Betrayal of the Chosen People:
Isaiah 1:2–4 describes Judah’s rebellion against God, comparing their actions to breaking a covenant, akin to Adam’s sin. Their worship of gentile gods (e.g., Solomon’s sin in 1 Kings 11) led to their spiritual corruption.
At Jesus’ first coming, the Jews’ rejection of Jesus and adherence to the Mosaic Law over his teachings constituted betrayal, as seen in John 8. This is paralleled today by disputes between Shinchanji, which preaches the fulfillment of Revelation, and Protestant churches that focus on elementary teachings.
Believers are urged to humble themselves and align with God’s word, avoiding the pride and disputes that lead to betrayal.
Destruction by Gentiles:
Isaiah 1:5–7 depicts the destruction of Judah by gentiles (e.g., Assyrians in Isaiah 10:5) as God’s judgment for their rebellion.
At the first coming, Jerusalem’s people were spiritually destroyed by the Pharisees and scribes (Matthew 23:37), described as Satan’s pastors.
In Revelation, the chosen people of the church of the seven golden lampstands (Revelation 1:20) betray God by following the Nicolaitans and Satan’s teachings (Revelation 2–3, 6, 13). They are destroyed by the beast with seven heads and ten horns (Revelation 13, 17–18), receiving the mark of the beast (666).
Salvation of the Remnant:
Isaiah 1:8–9 highlights a small remnant ("the daughter of Zion") preserved by God amidst destruction, like survivors spared from becoming like Sodom and Gomorrah.
At the first coming, Jesus and his disciples were this remnant, maintaining faith in a corrupt religious world.
In Revelation, the remnant is the "quarter of wheat and three quarts of barley" (Revelation 6:6), harvested and sealed as the 12 tribes of the new spiritual Israel (Revelation 7, 14). These are the first fruits who receive salvation and inherit heaven.
God’s Rejection of Corrupt Worship:
Isaiah 1:10–15 reveals God’s rejection of the chosen people’s sacrifices and prayers due to their betrayal and spiritual corruption, equating them to Sodom and Gomorrah.
Their "hands full of blood" (Isaiah 1:15) signify spiritual murder through hatred and persecution (1 John 3:15). This is mirrored today in religious persecution, such as that faced by Shinchanji members, fulfilling prophecies in John 16:1–2 and Matthew 10, 25.
Call to Repentance and Restoration:
Isaiah 1:16–20 urges the chosen people to repent, cleanse their sins, and seek justice. God offers forgiveness, promising to make scarlet sins "white as snow" if they obey.
Spiritual widows and orphans represent pastors and members abandoned by God’s spirit due to betrayal. Repentance allows communication with God for healing and salvation.
Isaiah 1:21–23 describes Jerusalem’s fall from righteousness to a "harlot" city, with leaders chasing bribes and mixing God’s word with falsehoods, a warning for today’s churches.
Judgment and Redemption:
Isaiah 1:24–31 promises God’s judgment on the destroyers (gentiles) and unrepentant betrayers, who face eternal punishment like a "fading oak" or "garden without water."
Those who repent are redeemed, restored to righteousness, and form the new kingdom of Zion (Isaiah 2:1–3).
Mount Zion and the New Kingdom:
Isaiah 2:1–4 prophesies the establishment of Mount Zion in the last days (the end of the religious world), where God’s word goes out, and nations gather to learn His ways, leading to peace without war.
In the first coming, Jesus and his followers were Zion. In the second coming, Zion is the promised pastor and the 12 tribes of Shinchanji, created through harvesting and sealing after betrayal and destruction (Revelation 7, 14).
The promised pastor, having overcome Satan’s forces (Revelation 12) and received the blessings of Revelation 2–3, testifies to this fulfillment and works for global peace, uniting religions through scripture-based forums.
Conclusion and Call to Action:
The lesson emphasizes that Mount Zion is not arbitrary but must follow the biblical process of betrayal, destruction, harvest, and sealing, culminating in the 12 tribes of the new spiritual Israel.
Believers are urged to verify this fulfillment in Shinchanji, align with God’s word, and become part of the blessed new kingdom to receive eternal life.
The lecture concludes with a prayer for attendees to understand God’s will, recognize the place of salvation, and join the new kingdom, followed by an invitation to the next session on the sealed book and revelation.