The Meaning and Value of the 29th Celebration of the Providential Realm of Cosmic Sabbath for the Parents of Heaven and Earth.

I. Prelude:

Title: The Meaning and Value of the 29th Celebration of the Providential Realm of Cosmic Sabbath for the Parents of Heaven and Earth

Author: Amb Rev Gerald B. Coleman, pen name God’s Boy Child (GBC), Black Jesus of JC-CLAN in Liberty-In-Africa 

Reseach Institution: The True L.I.G.H.T Institute for the Unity of Science and Religion 

Publisher: The True Love Family Foundation for Peace and Development in Africa Inc 

Date: Vol 5, Issue 6, Article 9, Date June 30, 2025

II Abstract:

In this article we wish to provide foundational research information, using Gemini AI, on the meaning and value of the Unification Movement's sacred holiday entitled "Chil Pal Jeol" which was proclaimed by the True Parents in 1997. In this year 2025, on July 31, 2025 of the Solar calendar, and July 7th of the thirteenth year of Cheon-Il-Guk calendar,  Unificationist Worldwide celebrate the 29th Chil Pal Jeol - the Declaration of the Realm of the Cosmic Sabbath for the Parents of Heaven and Earth.

Keywords: Chil Pal Jeol, Sabbath Rest, True Parents, Heavenly Parents 

III. CTA HDH Reading:

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V. The Path to Cosmic Sabbath: How True Parents Proclaimed Chil Pal Jeol in 1997

The proclamation of Chil Pal Jeol, the "Day of the Declaration of the Realm of the Cosmic Sabbath for the Parents of Heaven and Earth," on August 9, 1997 (July 7th on the lunar calendar), marked a pivotal moment for the Unification movement. This declaration was not an isolated event, but rather the culmination of several profound "providential activities" orchestrated by the True Parents, Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, particularly in the mid-1990s. These events were seen as crucial steps in liberating God and humanity from historical indemnity and establishing a new era of divine grace.

Let's explore the key accomplishments that paved the way for this monumental proclamation:

1. The 3.6 Million-Couple Blessing and the Restoration of Dominion (1995)

A defining moment preceding Chil Pal Jeol was the 3.6 Million-Couple Blessing Ceremony in 1995. This mass blessing, which followed earlier ceremonies for 30,000 and 360,000 couples, was regarded as a "tremendous providential change." According to Unification theology, through this blessing, True Parents claimed to have restored "elder sonship, parentship, and kingship" and, crucially, the "right of dominion." This concept signifies a profound shift in the relationship between God, humanity, and Satan. 

Prior to this, it was believed that Satan held dominion over the fallen world, and individuals had to pay "indemnity" – a condition of restitution or compensation for past wrongs – to achieve spiritual progress or receive blessings. With the restoration of the "right of dominion" through the 3.6 Million-Couple Blessing, the landscape changed. It meant that people could now be blessed without necessarily having to pay individual indemnity for their sins. This was understood as God regaining a direct right of dominion over humanity, allowing for a more direct outpouring of heavenly grace, even for those considered "sinful." This foundational victory laid the groundwork for a new era of spiritual liberation.

2. Proclamation of the Liquidation of Indemnity (November 1, 1996)

Building upon the foundation of the restored dominion, True Parents made a powerful declaration on November 1, 1996, in Uruguay: the "Proclamation of the Liquidation of Indemnity." This declaration asserted that humanity had entered an age where the traditional, burdensome conditions of indemnity were no longer a strict requirement for receiving blessings and progressing spiritually.

 According to the principles of Godism the forces of Evil have a 7 year window of opportunity to rebuffal or negate the works of the forces of Goodness. If not then Divine Judgement can proclaim absolute victory towards the ultimate goal of Kingdom Building. Remember 2000 years ago after LORD Jesus the Christ proclaimed the Kingdom of God was st hand (Mark 1:14-15), the forces of Evil responded immediately using the very Chosen People of Israel to betray and murder their ordained Messiah (Acts 7:52). So, likewise Satan had a 7 year period between 1996AD  to 2003 AD to rebuffal Father Moon's proclamation. When he couldn't True Parents proclaimed absolute victory over the Dominion of Evil (D.O.E) by declaring on May 5, 2004 the end of the Era Before the Coming of Heaven On Planet Earth. Thus on 2005AD the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) was launched by the True Parents as the Cosmic Umbrella organization towards the establishment of Heavenly Parents Holy Community both on Earth and in Heavenly called Cheon-Il-Guk. 

This was a profound theological and providential shift. For centuries, spiritual traditions often emphasized the need for penance, atonement, or overcoming past transgressions through specific conditions. The "liquidation of indemnity" signified that the True Parents, having fulfilled their portion of responsibility and established a victorious foundation, had effectively paid the collective indemnity for humanity, opening a direct path for God's grace to flow without such stringent historical conditions. This created the necessary spiritual environment for God and True Parents to find "rest" together as one flesh from the constant suffering caused by the fallen world. This proclamation became the basis for what Unificationist and the Holy Bible call the era of Cosmic Sabbath for the Parents of Heaven, Earth, and Humankind. (Gen 2:1-4).

3. The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) Name Change (1996)

In 1996, the Unification Church underwent a significant organizational transformation, officially changing its name to the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU). While this might seem like a mere administrative change, it carried deep providential significance.

This rebranding reflected a broadening and maturing of the movement's mission. It signaled a shift from being primarily a "church" in the traditional sense, focused on individual salvation, to a global movement centered on the family as the fundamental unit for achieving world peace and establishing God's ideal. The Unification teaching emphasizes that the family is the "school of love" and the cornerstone for a peaceful society and ultimately, God's Kingdom on Earth is destined to appear via the Cosmic expansion of True God-centered families.

This name change underscored the True Parents' vision of a world united as "one family under God," transcending religious, racial, and national boundaries. It affirmed that the focus was now on establishing healthy, God-centered families as the building blocks for a peaceful global community. This broader, family-centric approach was crucial for the universal implications of the Cosmic Sabbath of Heavenly Parents on Earth and in Heaven. For it now meant that victorious Heavenly Tribal Messiahs could settle the same Sabbath Rest in their Clans, Tribes, and Nations via Hyojeong attendance of their Clan, Tribe, Communities or Nations to the Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humakind. 

VI. The Significance of Chil Pal Jeol:

These interconnected providential activities – the restoration of dominion through mass blessings, the liquidation of indemnity, and the shift to a family-centric global movement – created the ideal conditions for the proclamation of Chal Pal Jeol. On August 9, 1997, True Parents declared the "Realm of the Cosmic Sabbath for the Parents of Heaven and Earth." This meant that:

 *1 God and True Parents could finally rest: After millennia (6000 biblical years of human history) of striving to restore humanity and creation (through the Ages of Religion...OTA, NTA, and CTA) , the foundational victories achieved allowed God and True Parents to enter a "sabbath" – not of inactivity, but of liberation from the heavy burden of the fallen world and the need to constantly pay indemnity.... what the bible calls  the path of suffering and sorrow. Read Rev 21:4

 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes ; and there shall be no more death , neither sorrow , nor crying , neither shall there be any more pain : for the former things are passed away" . KJV, Rev 21:4

 *2 A new era of liberation for humanity: With the "liquidation of indemnity," humanity was also liberated from the constant cycle of paying for past wrongs - linked to reincarnation or what Godism calls returning Spirit Resurrection. This opened a direct path for all people to reconnect with God's lineage through the Holy Marriage Blessing and participate in the building of a peaceful, ideal world.

 *3 The establishment of a new foundation: Chal Pal Jeol marked the establishment of a victorious foundation where God's ideal of true love could be fully realized through true families on Earth.

In essence, Chal Pal Jeol signifies the dawn of a new era of grace and liberation, made possible by the unwavering efforts and providential achievements of the True Parents throughout the 1990s. It represents a call for all humanity to join in building a world where God and True Parents can eternally rest in joy, and where all people can experience the blessings of a liberated, true family life representing the end of the Age of Religion. Notice how the Holy Bible ends with Chapter 22. Our study at the True L.I.G.H.T Institute for the Unity of Science and Religion refers to this as the ultimate goal of Cheon-Il-Guk, the establishment of the Golden Age of Human history by the dawn of the 22nd Century or 2100 AD.

VII. Reference Notes:

 * Tparents.org: A primary resource for speeches and teachings by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Many specific talks reference these events and their significance. For example, the article "7.8 Day ~ Chil Pal Jeol: The Declaration of the Realm of the Cosmic Sabbath for the Parents of Heaven and Earth" by Dr. Tyler Hendricks offers insights into the context and meaning. (Specifically: https://www.tparents.org/library/unification/talks/despres/Despres-150814.pdf)

 * FamilyFed.org / FamilyFedCommunity.org.uk: Official websites of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, providing information on their history, beliefs, and holy days. (See: https://familyfedcommunity.org.uk/events/chil-pal-jeol-declaration-of-the-realm-of-the-cosmic-sabbath/)

 * Academic and Scholarly Works on the Unification Church: Various academic texts and papers on new religious movements and the Unification Church often discuss these pivotal moments in their historical and theological development.

 * Original Speeches and Declarations of True Parents: While not always publicly available in full transcripts, the essence of these declarations is widely documented within Unification movement publications and historical records.

To be continued...