Experiencing the ENERGY of God

The Dividing Peak of Restoration

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2

“Even though fallen mankind lives in darkness all men are destined to go to God. … If in that miserable state you find a little twinkling light then you have hope.” “Where is the light? … That light shines in the place where this kind of true man and true woman have true love between them and that is where all mankind is destined to go.” “You have to love the people more than you love me and more than you love anybody you are close to. That’s the standard.” SMM, “Let Us March Forward to Our Heavenly Father,” Belvedere, NY, Nov. 13, 1977

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Tennessee Sanctuary Pastor Regis Hanna starting by speaking to the congregation’s children about what to do when they feel afraid. Jesus and his disciples were out in a boat when a storm came. The disciples were scared. They thought they were going to die. Jesus was sleeping. He stood and said to the storm, “be quiet!” and the storm stopped. The lesson is because Jesus is with us, we don’t need to be afraid.

Sanctuary Service 8/30/2026

Regis then spoke to the adults by asking, “why do we come to church? His answer- to become good. But our efforts can never be enough. In the Family Pledge, we pledge to become “Seong Ja,” meaning divine sons and daughters. As True Father explained, it means feeling God’s suffering heart and wanting to comfort Him.

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The ancient view is that we must have experience with Christ, with the uncreated light of God. We cannot communicate with his essence. Ancient Christianity taught how to give us an experience of his uncreated energy (energia) through His grace. Matthew 17:1 describes Jesus communing with Moses and Elijah on Mt. Tabor, enveloped by a bright light. The disciples saw Jesus with their spiritual eyes.

"The Dividing Peak of Restoration!"

As described in Exodus 34:29, Moses’ face was so bright after he spoke with God on Mt. Sinai, he needed to wear a veil when he came down to meet with the Israeli people. The book of Acts describes how the persecutor of Jews, Saul, was blinded by a bright light on the road to Damascus after which Jesus spoke to him, changing his life forever.

Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” Acts 9:3-6

Restoration & Coming of Christ by Alan Feldsott

Regis then spoke about Orthodox Christian saints such as St. Seraphim. In 1831 there was a meeting of St. Seraphim of Sarov and Nicholas Motovilov, a wealthy landowner wanted to know the ultimate purpose of Christian life, which is to be transformed. A manuscript discovered in early 1900s described a blinding light, warmth in freezing winter, a sweet scent, and an overwhelming sense of stillness.

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True Father's Life, Part One

The Unification Sanctuary in the U.S.A. has just launched a new website called 2ndADVENT.org which discusses the transformative life, teachings and accomplishments of Rev. Sun Myung Moon. The site also includes prophecies and testimonies of early disciples. Looking forward to hearing your response!

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Sincerely,

Richard

Richard A. Panzer, Ph.D., President

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