{"id":5701,"date":"2023-07-28T18:09:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T23:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=5701"},"modified":"2024-10-07T20:47:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T01:47:06","slug":"2023-fall-essc-peacelove-1-ia-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2023-fall-essc-peacelove-1-ia-1\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>5\u54081\u7684\u737b\u796d<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5701\" class=\"elementor elementor-5701\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52f1633b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52f1633b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4114c755\" data-id=\"4114c755\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ab050f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"52ab050f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5701#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5701#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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However, the biblical concept of sacrifice presents a unique perspective: the first sacrifice was made by God for the benefit of humanity, symbolizing His love and grace.<\/p><p>This understanding unfolds further in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Leviticus, which describes five offerings symbolizing aspects of the ultimate sacrifice: Jesus&#8217; death for our sins. These offerings provide us insights into the deep, multifaceted nature of God\u2019s sacrifice for us. By understanding His love towards us, we may gain receive His love through faith, to gain strength in life.<\/p><p>The Burnt Offering represents Jesus\u2019 total sacrifice. As illustrated in Leviticus 1, the entire body of the sacrificial animal is burnt, signifying the complete dedication of Jesus. Despite his divine existence, Jesus chose to take on a human form to offer himself fully for humanity\u2019s salvation. God is so humble, and His love is so deep.<\/p><p>The Grain Offering denotes Jesus\u2019 sinless nature. In Leviticus 2, unleavened bread, free of sin represented by leaven, is offered to God. This reflects the sinless life led by Jesus, enduring temptations yet remaining pure and holy. It\u2019s an inspiring example for us, reminding us that overcoming sin is possible. Because we are covered by God\u2019s grace; also, we can pursue holiness by summiting to the guidance of the Holy Spirit<\/p><p>The Peace Offering signifies reconciliation with God. It emphasizes fellowship, represented by the shared meal between God and humans. The voluntary act of giving indicates your willingness to foster a loving relationship with God, just as Jesus did by reconciling us to God through his death. And today, if we remember God\u2019s love towards, we may be able to forgive others to make peace with others.<\/p><p>The Sin Offering focuses on Jesus&#8217; act of cleansing our sins. This is symbolized by the cleansing effect of the sacrificial animal&#8217;s blood, like how Jesus\u2019 blood purifies us from sin, restoring our spiritual connection with God. To accept God\u2019s salvation, so you will no longer be troubled by sin. Rather we will gain freedom by connecting with God.<\/p><p>The Trespass Offering highlights Jesus bearing our guilt. It\u2019s a reminder of the punishment associated with sin and how Jesus paid the ultimate price for our guilt, allowing us to reconcile with God. So, we need to be grateful, and to cherish His salvation towards us.<\/p><p>These five offerings demonstrate the full scope of Jesus&#8217; sacrifice. However, in response to His sacrifice, how should we act? Romans 12:1\u20132 advises presenting our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. It means leading lives that honor God, and not conforming to worldly standards but transforming ourselves by renewing our minds.<\/p><p>Our repayment to Jesus isn\u2019t about trying to equal his sacrifice, but rather about continually praising God and expressing gratitude through our actions. By remembering God\u2019s love, we can become a loving child, parent, family or friend. By doing so, we acknowledge the grace and love God has shown us through the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.<\/p><p>I invite you to join us on this journey of sacrifice and offering by taking the first step, in attending our Fall Evangelical Services and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC) from September 14 to 17, 2023 at our church located as follows:<\/p><p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5-in-1 Offering Sacrifices, or offerings, are often made to seek favors such as wealth or health in many religions. 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