Why Did Jesus Appear to Mankind for 40 Days After Resurrection？

Lord Jesus Appears to Mary

Spiritual Life | Why Did Jesus Appear to Mankind for 40 Days After Resurrection？

When the Lord Jesus was born, He was hunted down by King Herod, enduring sufferings for thirty-three years in His whole life and worked for three and a half years. He saved man out of the bonds of the law and be nailed to the cross. He had finished the work of redemption, tasted life’s bitterness and sweetness. Why did He appear to people after His resurrection?

By Zhou Tao

It’s recorded in Acts 1:3, “To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:” Whenever reading this verse, a bunch of pious Christians wonder why the Lord Jesus appeared to people for forty days after resurrection. What’s the significance of the appearance? Thanks for the Lord’s guidance, I’m willing to share some of my knowledge.

As a Christian Believing in God, Regularly Attending Gatherings Cannot Be Neglected! (1)

prayer to Almighty God

Christian Life | As a Christian Believing in God, Regularly Attending Gatherings Cannot Be Neglected! (1)

Xiaogao

Hello brothers and sisters of Spiritual Q&A,

I get very tired from working during the day, and I do not sleep very well at night. As a result, I am not willing to make it to gatherings on time. I do not like to be restricted. I feel that if I have spiritual needs, as long as I look for my brothers and sisters to chat during those times, it should be fine. I wonder what the cause of this issue is. How should I resolve this?

An Jing

A Doctor’s Experience of Metamorphosis (2) | Gospel Testimonies

The Picture of The Church of Almighty God

These words of God’s and the fellowshiping of my colleague moved me to the bottom of my heart. I remembered how I used to act with conscience when treating my patients, always upholding the doctor’s oath to prevent death and heal disease. But after being mocked by my colleagues, criticized by the senior management, and seduced by the thought of material gain I too gradually succumbed to the evil trends. The bottom fell out of my morality and now I would do anything to make money without the slightest consideration for my patients’ plight or whether or not they lived or died. Yes, I did satisfy all of my material desires and win the admiration of those around me, but the glamour on the surface was never able to erase the pain I was feeling deep in my soul. What that deep place in my soul needed most wasn’t material comfort but God’s salvation, and it was only by coming before God, gaining the provision for life in His words that I was able to rid myself of Satan’s corruption and affliction and regain the likeness of a human being who has self-respect and integrity. As a result, I gladly accepted the work of the last days of Almighty God and soon began my church life with the brothers and sisters. We read God’s words and fellowshiped about truths, and I saw how the brothers and sisters were all innocent and open, being honest. Whenever they revealed their corrupt disposition, they were able to use God’s words to self-reflect and thus gain knowledge of themselves, and were able to seek truths to resolve problems. They supported each other and got along harmoniously without ever engaging in intrigue or back-biting. In all my years I had never encountered a group like this; it was like another world, and it was the life that I had been yearning for deep in my soul. I loved and treasured my new life and quickly integrated into the big, warm family.

A Doctor’s Experience of Metamorphosis (1) | Gospel Testimonies

Eastern Lightning | A Doctor’s Experience of Metamorphosis (1) | Gospel Testimonies 

Liu Jing

When I was a child, whenever my mother took me to the hospital to see a doctor and I saw all the doctors and nurses in their white gowns scurrying around, I always thought that they looked like angels in white. I was full of admiration for them, and I used to think: If I could be an angel in white too when I grow up, that would be so great! As a young adult, my school grades were exceptionally good and I was able to pass the entrance exam for medical college, and eventually my heartfelt wish came true when I was sent to a certain city hospital to begin my career as a doctor. You can’t imagine how happy I was on the first day that I put on a white gown! The professional duty of doctors is to cure illness and prevent death, and that makes the profession highly respected, lofty! I was determined to live up to the nickname, angels in white, by being a totally responsible and professional doctor committed to relieving the suffering of my patients.

A Hymn of God's Word "God Has Made a Group of Overcomers in China"

A Hymn of Almighty God's Word "God Has Made a Group of Overcomers in China" | Eastern Lightning

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Understand that as one who believes in God, in receiving His work in the last days, you've received glory and salvation as God works His plan through you. God's work in the universe has focused on you. All of His efforts have been devoted to you. God has sacrificed everything for you, and bestowed the work of the Spirit upon you. You are the fortunate, the lucky ones. He has shifted His glory from Israel to manifest His plan through you, the heirs to His glory and inheritance. You are the fortunate, the lucky ones. He has shifted His glory from Israel to manifest His plan through you, the heirs to His glory and inheritance.

A Hymn of Almighty God's Words | The Movement of God's Work in the Universe

A Hymn of Almighty God's Words | The Movement of God's Work in the Universe

People on earth will yield to God, obedient as the angels are, no wish to oppose or rebel; this is God's work throughout the world.

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God has been with man for years, no one's ever been aware, no one's ever known Him; now God's words tell them He is here. He asks man to come before Him, so they can receive gifts from Him. Yet man still keeps his distance; no wonder no one knows Him.

God’s Words to the Entire Universe (February 20, 1992 to June 1, 1992)

The Word of Almighty God | Chapter 28

When I came from Zion, I was awaited by all things, and when I returned to Zion, I was greeted by all men. As I came and went, never were My steps hindered by things that were in enmity to Me, and hence My work progressed smoothly. Today, when I come among all creatures, all things greet Me with silence, deeply fearful that I will depart once more and remove their support. All things follow My guidance, and all watch the direction indicated by My hand. The words from My mouth have made perfect many creatures and chastised many sons of disobedience. Thus, all men gaze intently upon My words, and listen closely to the utterances from My mouth, and are profoundly afraid of missing this good opportunity. It is for this reason that I have continued to speak, so that My work may be carried out more quickly, and so that gratifying conditions may appear sooner on earth and remedy the scenes of desolation on earth. When I look upon the skies is when I once more turn to mankind; all lands are instantly filled with life, dust no longer hangs in the air, and mire no longer blankets the ground.

Utterances of Christ in the Beginning —The Words of the Holy Spirit to the Churches

                                                    Chapter 6

Almighty God, the Head of all things, wields His kingly power from His throne. He rules over the universe and all things and He is guiding us on the whole earth. We shall often be close to Him, and come before Him in quietness; never shall we miss a single moment, and there are things to learn at all times. The environment around us as well as the people, matters and objects, all are permitted by His throne. Do not have a complaining heart, or God will not bestow His grace upon you. When sickness happens it is due to God’s love, and His good intentions are surely behind it. Even when your body endures suffering, take no ideas from Satan. Praise God in the midst of illness and enjoy God in the midst of your praise. Do not lose heart in the face of illness, keep seeking and never give up, and God shall shine His light on you. How faithful was Job? Almighty God is an all-powerful physician! To dwell in sickness is to be sick, but to dwell in the spirit is to be well. If you have but one breath, God will not let you die.

A Hymn of God's Words | God's Will Has Been Open to Everyone

A Christian Hymn of God's Words
God's Will Has Been Open to Everyone

From the creation of man, God's being, His will, His possessions and disposition have been open to everyone and open to all.

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God has never hidden His essence, nor His disposition or will on purpose. It's just that mankind pays no mind to God's works, His will, so man's understanding of God is pitifully weak. From the creation of man, God's being, His will, His possessions and disposition have been open to everyone and open to all.

A Hymn of Almighty God's Words | God Becomes Flesh to Save Mankind

A Hymn of Almighty God's Words | God Becomes Flesh to Save Mankind

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Today is the day, have you seen? It's something for God to come among man. He's come to save man, defeat Satan— the reason for His incarnation. If not for this, He wouldn't work by Himself. God has taken on flesh to battle Satan and shepherd mankind, whose flesh is corrupted and whom God wants to save. God comes twice in the flesh to defeat Satan and save mankind. Only God can battle Satan in Spirit or in flesh.

The Words of Christ as He Walked in the Churches

The Word of Almighty God | The Millennial Kingdom Has Arrived

Have you seen what work God will accomplish in this group of people? God said, even in the Millennial Kingdom people must still follow His utterances onward, and in the future God’s utterances will yet directly guide man’s life in the good land of Canaan. When Moses was in the wild, God instructed and spoke to him directly. From heaven God sent food, water, and manna for the people to enjoy, and today it is still thus: God has personally sent down things to eat and drink for people to enjoy, and He has personally sent curses to chastise people. And so every step of His work is personally carried out by God. Today, people long for the occurrence of facts, they try to see signs and wonders, and it is possible that all such people will be abandoned, for the work of God is becoming increasingly real. No one knows that God has descended from heaven, they are still unaware that God has sent down food and tonics from heaven—yet God actually exists, and the warm scenes of the Millennial Kingdom that people imagine are also the personal utterances of God.

God’s Utterances to the Entire Universe

                                                    Chapter 8

When My revelations reach their peak, and when My judgment draws to an end, it will be the time when all My people are revealed and made complete. My footsteps tread across all corners of the universe world in perpetual search of those who are after My own heart and fit for My use. Who can stand up and cooperate with Me? Man’s love of Me is too meager and his faith in Me is pitifully small. If the brunt of My words was not directed at man’s weaknesses, he would boast and exaggerate, and would pontificate and concoct high-sounding theories, as if he was omniscient and all-knowing about matters upon the earth. Who still dares to boast among those who were loyal to Me in the past, and who today stand fast before Me? Who is not secretly delighted by their own prospects? When I did not expose directly, man had nowhere to hide and was tormented by shame. How much worse would it be when I speak through other means? People would have an even greater sense of indebtedness, they would believe that nothing could cure them, and would all be tightly bound by their passiveness.

Eastern Light—My Salvation

Eastern Light—My Salvation

Thunder and lightning storms shock and awake those who slumber. Those in darkness see the true light and stir with excitement. My Savior, eastern light, His coming brings light to mankind. God's chosen people hear His voice and attend the rich feast. Eastern light is hope for mankind, guiding them into a joyful and brilliant tomorrow. The Sun of righteousness appears, the kingdom comes. Around the throne, the chosen ones praise God.

All the Way in Your Company

Spiritual Life | All the Way in Your Company (Version 2)

I drift and wander the world, feeling lost and helpless inside. Awakened by Your tender words, I feel I've seen the true light. I accept the judgment of Your words. The corruption of man I see. Reflecting on my own ways, I find the same nature in me. In Your company, there's no fear of the raging storm, or the loneliness night brings. In Your company, I don't fear facing danger, or hardships from the journey. After rugged roads of trouble, I welcome the beautiful spring.