1. The WMSCOG's Passover Doctrine
The World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) centers its teachings around the Passover, making the following claims:

• Deifying Ahn Sahng-hong as the Second Coming Christ, asserting that eternal life is granted through the Passover.
• Equating the Last Supper with the Passover, claiming it is a mandatory requirement for salvation.
• Interpreting bread and wine as the core elements of the Passover, mandating its annual observance.

2. The Last Supper vs. Passover: Differences in Date and Meaning
The WMSCOG equates the Last Supper with the Passover and asserts it is essential for eternal life. However, this is a misinterpretation of Scripture.

(1) Jewish Calendar and Date Calculation
In the Jewish calendar, a day begins at sunset:

• Nisan 14 (Jewish time): Corresponds to the evening of Nisan 13 (modern calendar) through the evening of Nisan 14.

Biblical events by Jewish time:

• Nisan 14 evening (modern Nisan 13 evening): Jesus had the Last Supper with His disciples.
• Nisan 14 afternoon: Jesus died on the cross.
• Nisan 14 evening (modern Nisan 14 evening): The Jews ate the Passover meal.

(2) Scriptural Evidence

• John 19:31:

  “Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath.”

This clearly distinguishes the Last Supper from the Passover meal.

3. The Significance of the Last Supper
The Last Supper symbolized Jesus fulfilling the prophetic meaning of the Passover Lamb.

(1) The Passover Lamb and Jesus’ Fulfillment

• In the Old Testament, the blood of the Passover lamb symbolized Israel’s deliverance from Egypt.
• Jesus, as the true Passover Lamb, delivered us from sin through His blood.
  • 1 Corinthians 5:7:

    “For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.”

(2) The Symbolism of Bread and Wine

• Bread: Represents Jesus’ body, the spiritual sustenance of life.
• Wine: Represents Jesus’ blood, offering forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life.
  • John 6:56:

    “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.”

This signifies Jesus dwelling in believers through the Holy Spirit.

4. Errors in the WMSCOG’s Theology

(1) Misunderstanding the Dates

• The WMSCOG conflates the Last Supper and the Passover meal, but the Bible distinguishes them:
  • The Last Supper: Occurred on Nisan 14 evening (modern Nisan 13 evening), showcasing the prophetic fulfillment of the Passover.
  • The Passover Meal: Took place on Nisan 14 evening (modern Nisan 14 evening), observed traditionally by Jews.

(2) Conditional Salvation through Passover Observance

• The WMSCOG asserts that observing the Passover is essential for eternal life, contradicting the Bible.
  • Hebrews 10:18:

    “And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.”

Jesus completed the law with His sacrifice, making further rituals unnecessary.

(3) Overlooking the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

• “Eating His flesh and drinking His blood” signifies Jesus dwelling in believers through the Holy Spirit.
• The WMSCOG misinterprets this spiritually symbolic act as a literal, ritualistic requirement.

(4) Ahn Sahng-hong’s Misunderstanding

• Ahn Sahng-hong failed to properly interpret Jewish timekeeping and Scripture, conflating the Last Supper and the Passover.
• His teachings lack biblical support and distort the basis for salvation.

5. Conclusion: A Biblical Rebuttal to WMSCOG Teachings

(1) Distinction Between the Last Supper and Passover

• The Last Supper fulfilled the prophetic meaning of the Passover and is distinct from the Jewish Passover meal.

(2) Eternal Life Through Unity with the Holy Spirit

• Bread and wine symbolize the indwelling of Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
• Observing the Passover is not a condition for salvation, as Jesus’ one-time sacrifice fulfilled all the law’s requirements.

(3) Theological Issues with Ahn Sahng-hong

• Ahn Sahng-hong’s teachings misinterpret Scripture, leading to doctrinal confusion and unfounded claims about salvation.

(4) True Salvation

• Salvation is not tied to observing specific rituals but to inner transformation and unity with Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
• Eternal life is found in remembering Jesus’ sacrifice and living in harmony with God through the Spirit.

“The WMSCOG’s teachings distort the true biblical message. True faith focuses on Jesus’ grace and the transformation of believers through the Holy Spirit, not on ritualistic observances like the Passover.”