Coronavirus: Just the Facts, Ma'am
Part 3

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Authored By  :
Bill Kochman

Published On :
March 7, 2020

Last Updated :
February 27, 2021


Is COVID-19 God's Chastisement?, Situation In Daegu South Korea, The Shincheonji Church of Jesus Cult Is Coronavirus Epicenter In South Korea, Doomsday Cult's Leader Claims To Be Second Coming Of Jesus Christ, God Is In Control Of The World And His Creations, Why Did COVID-19 Begin In Daegu?, Judgment Must Begin At The House Of God, Apostle Paul Warns Against Another Jesus False Apostles And Deceitful Workers, God's Chastisement Against A Wicked Rebellious World Lost In Sin And Apostasy, The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Far From Over, A Call To Pray Repent And Prepare, Psalm 91, Closing Remarks, BBB Suggested Reading List, Online COVID-19 Medical Resources


As I asked at the conclusion of part two, is it possible that the Lord's purpose in allowing the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the COVID-19 disease to quickly spread around the world is to chastise us due to our sins against Him? Before you just dismiss this possibility, allow me to share some info with you which I discovered about ten days ago.

As we learned in part one of this series, at this current time, the nation of South Korea has been hit particularly hard by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The epicenter for the virus outbreak in South Korea is a place called Daegu. It is located in the southeastern sector of the country, and is in fact the fourth largest city in South Korea with more than two million people in its metropolitan area. From Daegu, the coronavirus has now spread to every major city and province in that country. As a result, the South Korean government raised the nation's virus alert level to red -- the highest level possible -- for the first time since 2009.

But what I found particularly interesting is the fact that in Daegu, the epicenter for the outbreak appears to be an obscure religious group called the "Shincheonji Church of Jesus". In fact, the majority of the original infections in South Korea -- meaning literally hundreds of people -- are found within that group. According to online sources, the so-called "church" has a worldwide membership of 240,000, and Daegu is its headquarters. Furthermore, I was reading the other day that even one of the leading doctors in the fight against the coronavirus in Daegu -- who has since died -- was a member of the "church". The article I read likewise mentioned a certain police official who was also a member of the "church". I was given the impression that there are many more secret members in Daegu who don't want their identities to be revealed.

But here is the interesting part. The established churches in South Korea view the "Shincheonji Church of Jesus" as a cult. They even call it the "Doomsday Cult". When I first came upon this information, I wasn't sure why this was so. However, since that time, I have discovered that very much like so-called Reverend Sun Myung Moon of the Unification Church -- or "Moonies", as many people call them -- the charismatic leader of the "Shincheonji Church of Jesus" -- whose name is Lee Man-hee -- claims to be the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Apparently, the naive South Koreans believe in this false christ, because the man is worshipped as the messiah by many thousands of people in Daegu. In fact, the Korean word "Shincheonji" means "new heaven and earth". Is this an indication of how deep the deception runs in that so-called "church"? Obviously, it is just another cult.

Now, as many of my readers will know, I have long believed that God is very purposeful in everything that He does, and in everything that He allows to happen. I am convinced that nothing in this world happens by mere accident, or is simply a product of random circumstances. God is in control of it all, including in control of each of our lives, as becomes evident by Bible verses such as the following ones:

"See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand."
Deuteronomy 32:39, KJV


"Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:"
Isaiah 46:9-10, KJV


"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things."
Isaiah 45:7, KJV


"The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good."
Proverbs 15:3, KJV


"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father."
Matthew 10:29, KJV


"Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?"
Luke 12:6, KJV


"God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things . . . For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring."
Acts 17:24-25, 28, KJV


"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."
Revelation 4:11, KJV


So, in light of all of the previous verses, I really have to ask myself the following question: Of all of the places in South Korea where the coronavirus could have struck first, why did it happen in Daegu, and why were hundreds of its very first victims members of that misguided cult who erroneously follow a false messiah who claims to be Jesus Christ? Could it possibly have something to do with the following verse?:

"For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?"
1 Peter 4:17, KJV


If ever there was a good reason for God's wrath to fall down upon a so-called "church", surely it would be for worshiping a false Jesus who claims to be the Messiah. I am reminded of what the Apostle Paul wrote in his second Epistle to the brethren at Corinth regarding preaching "another Jesus", and his warning regarding false apostles and deceitful workers. Consider the following group of verses:

"But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him . . . For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works."
2 Corinthians 11:3-4, 13-15, KJV


If you've already read my series "Hurricane Katrina and Other Natural Disasters", as well as the article "Does God Cause Natural Disasters?", then you will know exactly where I am going with this train of thought. Based on the Scriptural evidence, and as I explained in previous paragraphs, it would seem that this virus, or plague, may very well be a serious chastisement from the Lord. Not only on South Korea, but on the entire world. After all, as we all know, a large part of the world has fallen into deep apostasy, and engages in many practices which seriously anger the Lord. These include such things as abortion, same-sex "marriage", the ordination of gay and lesbian pastors, priests and bishops, unending wars, the oppression of the poor, pornography, prostitution, child trafficking, rampant drug addiction and alcoholism, profound government corruption, economic slavery, and so many other societal evils.

The real tragedy is that it is just getting started. Think about it. As I have mentioned a few times now, barely three months ago, COVID-19 was only affecting China. Today, as I write this series, it is now affecting over 158 nations around the world, and that number continues to rise week after week. We can only imagine where it will be in another three to six months. As you may have heard, some medical professionals are now predicting that when all is said and done, and the COVID-19 disease has fully run its course, somewhere between 40% to 70% of the world's population will be affected by this virus strain. At a death rate of 2% to 3%, we are talking about millions of deaths occurring around the world. That is really something to think about. It is likewise something we should all be preparing for, which is exactly what the CDC says we should be doing anyway, as we have already discussed. Please make no mistake. This is now a real global threat. It is a pandemic.

As I stated earlier, my words are not meant to be taken as an invitation to fear. Rather, they are an invitation to pray, as well as a call to repent of any unconfessed sins, and to prepare, and to hope that God will be merciful to us all. My words are meant to alarm you, and to shake you up, in case you have fallen into a state of spiritual lethargy, and into a false sense of security, as some of my online friends have apparently done. Perhaps an appropriate way to conclude this series would be by sharing Psalm 91 with you in its entirety. I pray that it will encourage you and fill you with the peace of God which passes all understanding:

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation."
Psalm 91:1-16, KJV


With this beautiful Psalm, I will bring this series to its conclusion. It is my hope that you have found it to be both informative and enlightening, and I pray that it has been a blessing in your life as well. If you have an account with Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or with any other social network, I would appreciate if you would take the time to click or tap on the various sharing links that are found on this page. Thanks so much, and may God bless you abundantly!

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ADDITIONAL COVID-19 BBB RESOURCES

With these thoughts, I will bring this article to a close. It is my hope that you have found it informative, enlightening, and I pray that it has been a blessing in your life as well. If you have an account with Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or with any other social network, I would really appreciate if you'd take the time to click or tap on the corresponding link that is found on this page. Thanks so much, and may God bless you abundantly!

For additional information and further study, you may want to refer to the list of reading resources below which were either mentioned in this article, or which contain topics which are related to this article. All of these articles are likewise located on the Bill's Bible Basics web server. To read these articles, simply click or tap on any link you see below.

Bill's Bible Basics Coronavirus Information Center:

Bill's Bible Basics Coronavirus Information Center

BBB Articles:

Coronavirus: Just the Facts, Ma'am
COVID-19, Financial Assistance and Christian Love
Coronavirus: Defiant Christians, Stay Home!
COVID-19: Exposure Logging and Contact Tracing: Is It Safe?
Abundant Life Doctrine: Scripturally Exposed!
Are Personal Tragedies Due to Sin?
Are You Just a Baby Huey?: How to Organize Your Own Home Fellowship
Beholding the Evil and the Good
Civil Disobedience and Christian Persecution
Death: Final Battle, Final Victory!
Do You Want Love and Light, or Rod and Wrath?
Does God Cause Natural Disasters?
Going Down the Highway of Life
Have You Sold Your Soul for a Pound of Flesh?
Humility in Our Understanding of God's Word
Hurricane Katrina and Other Natural Disasters
Money-Making Bible Hucksters and Mammon
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God
Selfishness: A Prophesied Sign of Our Times?
Should Christians Engage in Doctrinal Debates?
The Cheerful Giver: Supporting God's Work
The Fruits of Disobedience
The Royal Law: Thou Shalt Love
What About the Poor?
Where Are the First Century Churches?
Why Doesn't God Heal Me?
Y2K Preparation: Survival Items List

BBB Blog Posts:

Coronavirus: Latest Statistics: Bill's Bible Basics Blog
Stop Joking About the Coronavirus
Coronavirus: God Will Silence the Fools
Coronavirus: Be Still and Know That I Am God
Is COVID-19 the New Normal? : Don't Freak Out! Trust the Lord!
Helpful Tips Regarding Using Face Masks and Respirators
Coronavirus: Why Do You Condemn Your Brethren?
Coronavirus: Are You Distracted?
Coronavirus: Wake Up, Already!
Coronavirus: 40 Bible Verse Lists Regarding God's Love, Patience, Wrath, Judgments and Repentance
Coronavirus: Where is Your Common Sense?
Coronavirus: More Useful Information
The Doctor Anthony Fauci Debate: My View
Coronavirus: How to Respond to the Pandemic
Coronavirus Kooks -- a poem by Bill Kochman
Coronavirus: Face Masks or Bandanas?
Coronavirus and Beards and Mustaches
Coronavirus: Do You Need A Psychiatric Evaluation?
COVID-19: Attention iOS Users! This May Be of Interest to You if You Use the "Maps" App!
Apple iOS 13.7 Introduces COVID-19 Exposure Notifications With No Need For 3rd Party App
Coronavirus: Are Vaccine Passports Inevitable?
Coronavirus: Don't Be So Harsh!

BBB KJV Bible Verse Lists:

"Because They Have Forsaken Me" KJV Bible Verse List
"But They Refused to Listen" KJV Bible Verse List
"Cast into Outer Darkness" KJV Bible Verse List
"Chaff of the Ungodly" KJV Bible Verse List
"Condemnation, Damnation and Judgment" KJV Bible Verse List
"Crushing Rock and Rod of Iron" KJV Bible Verse List
"Divine Curses" KJV Bible Verse List
"Don't Provoke God to Anger" KJV Bible Verse List
"Famines and Other Divine Curses" KJV Bible Verse List
"Fear and Peace" KJV Bible Verse List
"Fear God" KJV Bible Verse List
"Fear of the Lord" KJV Bible Verse List
"Fiery Destruction of the Wicked" KJV Bible Verse List
"Flee From the Wrath to Come" KJV Bible Verse List
"God Creates and Uses Evil" KJV Bible Verse List
"God Does Not Afflict Willingly" KJV Bible Verse List
"God is a Consuming Fire" KJV Bible Verse List
"God is Slow to Anger" KJV Bible Verse List
"God Shall Wipe Away All Tears" KJV Bible Verse List
"God Shakes the Earth" KJV Bible Verse List
"God Will Provide Our Needs" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Axe" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Desire for Healing and Repentance" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Divine Mercy" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Divine Protection" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Longsuffering [Patience]" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Love for Us" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Loving Chastisements" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Patience With the Wicked" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Righteous Judgments" KJV Bible Verse List
"God's Vengeance" KJV Bible Verse List
"Godly Fear and Reverence" KJV Bible Verse List
"I Will Bring Evil" KJV Bible Verse List
"I Will Set My Face Against" KJV Bible Verse List
"Life or Death and Blessing or Curse" KJV Bible Verse List
"No Peace for the Sea of the Wicked" KJV Bible Verse List
"Our Sins Won't Remain Hidden" KJV Bible Verse List
"Plagues of the Apocalypse" KJV Bible Verse List
"Rebuke is a Form of Love" KJV Bible Verse List
"Repentance" KJV Bible Verse List
"Return unto Me" KJV Bible Verse List
"Righteousness Exalts a Nation" KJV Bible Verse List
"Sword and Fire of God's Word" KJV Bible Verse List
"We Don't Get What We Deserve" KJV Bible Verse List
"Wrath of God" KJV Bible Verse List

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EXTERNAL CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES:

For anyone who may be interested, the ArcGIS Online website -- which is a cloud-based mapping and analysis service -- is tracking the global spread of the novel coronavirus. The site has live updates. There is both a desktop version as well as a mobile version of their trackers. You can access both of them at the URLs below, assuming that they are still active at the time that you read this current series:

Desktop Tracker:

ArcGIS Online Coronavirus Desktop Tracker

Mobile Tracker:

ArcGIS Online Coronavirus Mobile Tracker

The United States-based CDC -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- offers current information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic at the following URL:

CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page

The World Health Organization -- WHO -- also offers current information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic at the following URL:

WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page

You can learn about different types, ratings and classes of face masks -- or respirators, as they are medically called -- at the following Wikipedia URL:

Wikipedia Face Masks / Respirators Info Page

"nCoV Monitor" is a coronavirus statistics monitoring app for both macOS and iOS. It can be downloaded at this URL:

"nCoV Monitor" coronavirus statistics monitoring app

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