1. The Declaration of "New Jerusalem Day" by the WMSCOG
On November 5, 2021, the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) declared Jang Gil-ja’s lunar birthday as “New Jerusalem Day.”

• They claim Jang Gil-ja is the New Jerusalem prophesied in the Bible, elevating her to a divine status.
• Biblical Error: The New Jerusalem described in Scripture is not a person but a spiritual symbol representing the community of believers filled with the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God.

2. Biblical Description of the New Jerusalem
Revelation 21 presents the New Jerusalem symbolically:

(1) The Bride of the Lamb

• Revelation 21:9-10:

  “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb. And he carried me away... and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God.”

• Meaning: The New Jerusalem symbolizes the community of believers filled with the Holy Spirit.

(2) Twelve Gates and Twelve Foundations

• Revelation 21:14:

  “The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”

• Meaning:
  • Twelve Foundations: Represent the twelve apostles of Jesus.
  • Twelve Gates: Symbolize the twelve tribes of spiritual Israel.

(3) A Perfect Cube

• Revelation 21:16:

  “The city was laid out like a square... 12,000 stadia in length, and as wide and high as it is long.”

• Meaning: The cube-like dimensions represent the 144,000 saints mentioned in Revelation 7, with each tribe comprising 12,000 members.

(4) 144 Cubits Thick Wall

• Revelation 21:17:

  “The angel measured the wall using human measurement, and it was 144 cubits thick.”

• Meaning:
  • The number 144 symbolizes the completeness of the 144,000 saints.
  • The measurement reflects the spiritual fullness and unity of God’s people.

(5) Foundations Adorned with Precious Stones

• Revelation 21:19-20:

  “The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone...”

• Meaning:
  • Represents the high priest’s breastplate, which bore twelve stones symbolizing Israel’s twelve tribes.
  • The stones signify the apostles' role in spiritual judgment.

3. Spiritual Interpretation of the New Jerusalem

The New Jerusalem is not a physical structure or person but a symbol of God’s kingdom and His sanctified people:

(1) The Community of Believers Filled with the Holy Spirit

• The New Jerusalem represents the bride of the Lamb, the collective body of believers.
• Revelation 19:14:

  “The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.”

(2) Spiritual Israel and the 144,000 Saints

• The twelve gates, twelve foundations, and 12,000 stadia symbolize the completeness of spiritual Israel.
• Revelation 7:4:

  “Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel.”

(3) Centered on Yehoshua (Jesus) and the Work of the Holy Spirit

• Yehoshua is the cornerstone of the spiritual temple.
• Ephesians 2:20:

  “Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.”

• The New Jerusalem reflects the unity of believers through Yehoshua and the Holy Spirit.

(4) The High Priest and the Breastplate Symbolism

• The adornment of the city with precious stones symbolizes the high priest’s breastplate and the role of the apostles as spiritual judges.
• Matthew 19:28:

  “You will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

4. Errors in the WMSCOG’s Teachings

The WMSCOG misinterprets the New Jerusalem to elevate Jang Gil-ja to divine status:

(1) Erroneous Deification

• They claim Jang Gil-ja embodies the New Jerusalem, distorting the biblical message to support human-centered doctrine.

(2) Distortion of Scripture

• Revelation’s symbolic prophecies are improperly applied to a specific individual, deviating from the spiritual message of the Bible.
• The New Jerusalem signifies God’s kingdom and the sanctified community of believers, not a human figure.

5. Conclusion: The New Jerusalem as a Symbol of God’s People

• The New Jerusalem represents the spiritual community of believers sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
• Revelation emphasizes God’s kingdom and the holiness of His people, rejecting human deification.

WMSCOG’s Declaration of New Jerusalem Day lacks biblical support and promotes false doctrine.

True Faith lies in:

• Worshiping Yehoshua as the cornerstone of faith.
• Living a holy life guided by the Holy Spirit.
• Understanding Scripture within its proper context, avoiding human-centered distortions.

"United in the Holy Spirit, believers glorify God as the true embodiment of the New Jerusalem, built on the foundation of Yehoshua."