She argues that nothing justifies conferring such a binding status on the principle and that the uti possidetis applied in yugoslavia was an entirely new version that can derive no legitimacy from colonial. The greater part of the evidences cited are from the bible or the spirit of. In this new season, you are now rightly fit, rightly placed by the very hand of the master. In greek philosophy, the concept behind the word logos is the divine principle that permeates an orderly universe. Exposition of the divine principle 1996 translation. The intelligible word of the lord is the supreme means by which god. May 14, 2018 divine principle black book is just the foundation for other guidance to follow. This is the place where the word of god is incarnated and brought to fulfillment. The words divine principle are a direct translation of the korean term wolli, which literally means original principle original in the sense of gods original plan for creation. The first english translation, the divine principle, was made in 1973 by dr. Consequently, the claim made in the book of changes that yang and yin together are the word is valid. Duringthis stage god in his grace grants to man, when his motive is pure, a degree of immunity from the effects of his ignorant transgression of the divine law. Divine principle and its application young oon kim red book 1969 divine principle in plain language jon quinn november 22, 20 pdf. Divine principle and its application young oon kim red book1969 divine principle in plain language jon quinn november 22, 20 pdf.
According to the principle of creation, the fact that everything created through the word has dual characteristics shows that the word itself consists of dual characteristics. Jun 25, 2014 the divine principle is an amazing truth that needs to be shared. Principle definition of principle by merriamwebster. There is one living, eternal, and true god, a being beyond space and time, who possesses perfect intellect, emotion and will, whose deepest nature is heart and love, who combines both masculinity and. The mirror principle of gods word christian daily devotional. Principle definition is a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption. The words divine principle are a direct translation of the korean term wolli, which. The gospel of john begins with a hymn to the word which identifies jesus as the logos and the logos as divine. It was cowritten by sun myung moon and early disciple hyo woneu and first published in 1966. It is his teachings with biblical, historical and scientific illustrations. The divine principle divine principle divine principle divine principle divine principle divine principle divine principle divine principle you may not know this, but there are already a large number of ministers using our principle.
The divine principle or exposition of the divine principle korean. Mar 03, 2014 in greek philosophy, the concept behind the word logos is the divine principle that permeates an orderly universe. The choice that the will has is based on the principle of freedom. Pdf the greatest manifestation principle in the world. Sep 03, 2014 44 videos play all divine principle tyler hendricks cely bourgeois word for word introduction to the divine principle duration. Mark twain said the difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.
But often when we given divine principle lectures, we add our own content to. This new book, principles of life from the word of god, has been written for the express purpose of giving you the facts upon which to make your everyday decisions and to solve lifes complex problems. Weolli gangnon is the main theological textbook of the movement. Of course, the divine principle book itself is not our tradition, the tradition is represented by. Choi labored with considerable erudition to select the proper terminology and convey the complex thought of this text. In the preface to the exposition of the divine principle we read that it was written by hyo won eu. The secret life of dictionaries, lets me in on all the dirty little secrets of dictionarymaking a lot like making sausages, it turns out. Principle of creation section i the dual characteristics of god and his world of creation. It lays out the core of unification theology, and is held to have the status of scripture by believers. As i am writing this book, a testimony to gods word in regard to divine principle, in compliance with fathers direction, i will start with an excerpt from fathers words.
The importance of studying divine principle sun myung moon. The divine principle book follows systematic theology in its structure. Some of them read the divine principle on a blanket and when a deacon or elder comes in, they quickly hide it underneath the blanket, and then take it out again when they. Scripture is replete with references to its own usefulness for man.
Father doubts how many times you have read the divine principle book. I made these videos upon the request of margaret kim, an older member of our church community. Modern readers, who are used to having everything spelled out in detail, may be challenged by the divine principle. Confessions of a divine principle editor may 14, 2018 by dan fefferman. The meaning of logos in the prologue of johns gospel. A translation entitled divine principle was published in english in 1973. This is indispensible for serious students of the new religious movements in general and the unification church in particular. Exposition of the divine principle is the new authorized english translation of wolli. Confessions of a divine principle editor applied unificationism. With improvements in ebooking, and with additional learning on the part of the author, the divine principle study bible has finally become available as a kindle ebook for your computer, reader, tablet andor cell phone. True father on divine principle reading leaders meeting at the hannamdong house, 6.
It has two parts, each introduced by the explanatory word for in verses 15 and 17. Divine principle how is divine principle abbreviated. Sun myung moon makes for compelling research of my own. Believing, as we do, that it is gods word, we turn to. Divine principle one hour lectures unification study. This is the 1996 translation of the divine principle from korean.
Michael hentrichs the divine principle study bible with improvements in ebooking, and with additional learning on the part of the author, the divine principle study bible has finally become available as a kindle e book for your computer, reader, tablet andor cell phone. Now, the mirror principle of the word is that you see yourself as what god sees you to be in his word, and then, consequently, act. The divine principle or exposition of the divine principle in korean, wolli kangron is the main theological textbook of the unification church. Some other translations, such as an american translation 1935 and moffatt, new translation, render the word was divine. Filled with active links, the books topical index comes alive with instant views of all the many referenced passages of scripture. We begin today a study of the gospel of john, and im so delighted to do this. Exposition of the divine principle by sun myung moon goodreads. Exposition of the divine principle is the new authorized english translation of wolli kangron. While some unificationists speak of the divine principles, plural forms are not normally used in korean, and there is a sense that these principles fit. The divine principle and true understanding of gods word. God, the creator of all things, is the absolute reality, eternal, selfexistent, and transcendent of time and space. Exposition of the divine principle by sun myung moon. Dual characteristics of god relationship between god and the universe section ii universal prime energy, give and take action, and the four position foundation.
Section 3 the power of love, the power of the principle and gods commandment 65. Exposition of the divine principle kindle edition by. Unless we are firmly cemented in understanding what has been given, we cannot understand how god is working in todays world through the family federation and outside world leaders. Pharaoh is chosen of god as an object of divine wrath verses 1718. His explanation covers both sides of election, election to salvation and to condemnation. The term divine principle is also used by unificationists to refer to a. He meant to imply by this translation that the laws of logic were derived from god and formed part of creation, and were therefore not a secular principle imposed on the christian world view. 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. Hentrichs works this study bible serves as my goto now. Exposition of the divine principle hyo won eu 1996. It was cowritten by church founder sun myung moon and early disciple hyo won eu. For example, in the word, the mirror of god, he says, youre a new creation in christ jesus 2 corinthians 5. Why sun myung moons principle is anything but divine. A principle with promise purpose to encourage class members to obey the counsel in the word of wisdom, as well as the lords other counsel about physical health.
I had the privilege of working on both the 1973 edition of divine principle and consulting on the 1996 new translation, known as exposition of the divine principle edp. A brief overview with 12 theological statements about the teachings of the divine principle was written by thirty eight seminary students. The average member joined the unification church and went through two, seven, twentyone day, and forty day training one time in his church life, and never heard lectures, other than that. The first book was titled explanation of the divine principle published in 1957 and later revised and titled exposition of the divine principle. Exposition of the divine principle kindle edition by moon, sun myung. God is absolute freedom, and the soul seeks complete liberation as a divine being. Youll be wrapped in gold, a symbol of the divine nature of god, like a diamond ring set in gold taken from the king of kings finger placed on his beloved in a divine setting and positioning through relationship. Sun myung moon says, the words i speak do not come from theological research or from any books. The word is the record of the tradition by which teacher gained total victory over satan. You have to nurture and develop your life by studying the principle. Word for word introduction to the divine principle youtube. But often when we given divine principle lectures, we add our own content to it to spice it up, and as a result, we taint the. Desires which result in injustice do not emanate from a persons original mind.
The time and cultural context of this book was another issue for the translators. Divine principle lectures from the 120 day workshop ken sudo. She says, it is my earnest prayer that gods new dispensation may be clearly manifested to you as you study the divine principle. Divine principle detailed table of contents general introduction part i chapter 1. Read divine principle divine principle the teachings of. These powerpoints are designed with many animations to emphasize each point of the lecture. Her book is called the divine principle and its application. Synonyms for principle include truth, fundamental, basis, concept, essence, law, rule, proposition, assumption and idea. Here, i offer some recollections and confessions, with a view toward giving our community some information for our reflection.
The freer a consciousness is, the more it is experiencing spirit. John borrowed the use of the term the word, not only from the vocabulary of the old testament but also from greek philosophy, in which the term was essentially impersonal, signifying the rational principle of divine reason, mind, or even wisdom. Read the divine principle book and the books of fathers words. In the old testament, the word carries the idea of active power. Word for word introduction to the divine principle on vimeo. This primary movement of the soul is a divine principle and cannot be taken away by anyone or anything. These consist of moons interpretation of the old and new testaments and of history from the time of jesus up to the period following the korean war, and are arguably one of the most comprehensive of the. Campbells discussion of the word logos in a theological word book of the bible edited by alan richardson new york.
The lifeline of our members is to live according to gods word. Divine principle is the name given to translations of the basic teachings of the reverend sun myung moon 1920, the founder of the unification church. I speak rather of fundamental principles that i have learned. Stamper reminds me of just how much fun people have with language, and how deeply we as readers are delighted when we are surprised by writersspeakers who are having. Part i chapter 1 the principle of creation divine principle. Miss kim wrote in her preface that the principle teaches gods entire providence for mankind. The divine principle is an excellent book to read if you ever wanted to know the true meaning of the parables in the bible. There is so much more to find out about god, our creator, and parent. The divine principle is an amazing truth that needs to be shared. Exposition of the divine principle one hour lectures slideshow presentation in powerpoint 2007 from the diagramed lecture manual for one hour lectures printed by the house of unification for world peace.
This debate mostly centers over the usage of the article. Reverend sun myung moon helps you to acquire a clear understanding of the bible and what was being communicated at that time. And there are so many sentences in this book supercharged with stunning divine truth that readers who arent changed would have to be sleepreading. Mar 07, 2018 now, the mirror principle of the word is that you see yourself as what god sees you to be in his word, and then, consequently, act. Exposition of the divine principle preface introduction. The word desire, however, is often not understood in its original sense, because in the present circumstances our desires tend to pursue evil rather than good. Principle of creation, gods dual characteristics manifest themselves symbolically or in image as individual embodiments of truth, which constitute the universe. I did some series when i first came in 1969 preliminary to this, and we di. Divine principle introduction everyone is struggling to attain happiness and avoid misfortune.