Introduction to the Divine Principle
Everyone is struggling to attain happiness and avoid misfortune. From the commonplace affairs of individuals to the great events that shape the course of history, each is at root an expression of the human aspiration for ever greater happiness. How, then, does happiness arise?
The
Principle of Creation
How can we know the nature of God, who is invisible? We can know it through observing the Creation. Just as the work of an artist is a visible manifestation of its maker's invisible nature, every being in the Creation is a substantial manifestation of the invisible nature of God, its Creator.
The
Fall of Man
Every person has an original mind whose nature is to pursue goodness
and repel evil. But fallen people are unconsciously driven by an evil
force to commit evil acts, contrary to the desires of their original
mind. In Christianity, the one who controls this evil force is known as
Satan. This chapter, "The Fall," makes clear the identity of Satan and
the origin of evil.
Mission
of the Messiah
What is salvation? Salvation is restoration: to save a drowning person
is to rescue him and restore him to the state he was in before he began
to drown. God's salvation of man means God's restoration of fallen and
sinful man to his original state of goodness -- to the position where
he can fulfill the Purpose of the Creation.
Resurrection
As people of faith we must accept the Prophesies of God. On the other hand, given the modern state of our knowledge, they do not make rational sense. This brings great confusion to the Christian faith. Therefore, it is important that we elucidate the true meaning of the Resurrection.
The Second Advent
Jesus clearly foretold of his return. Yet it has been commonly thought unwise to speculate about the date, place and manner of the Second Advent. In Amos 3:7, however, we read, "Surely the Lord God does nothing, without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets." On that day, God, who knows the day and hour, will surely reveal all secrets about the Second Coming to His prophets before He carries out His work.
Essentials of God's Providential History
The words recorded in this volume speak about the destiny of humankind
and contain prophecy. They highlight the original principles of life,
with concrete practical directions for the realization of a world of
peace, and reveal recent providential history among nations.
Introduction to the Divine Principle
The
Principle of Creation
The
Fall of Man
Mission
of the Messiah
Resurrection
The Second Advent
Essentials of God's Providential History