"Although there are former Shincheonji members..." Park Jin-young directly refutes 'cult allegations' regarding religious group

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Singer Park Jin-young (54), who had denied allegations of being part of a cult, personally explained the religious group he leads, First Fruits.On the 19th, the YouTube channel First Fruits released a video titled Mr. Park Jin-young, What Faction Is Your Church? The video features Park Jin-young standing at the pulpit and explaining the doctrine.Park Jin-young began by saying, There probably arent many people here today who came with a light heart, adding, Most of you probably tried to dissuade them before coming, especially those who are currently attending church.He continued, You likely heard a lot of comments like, That place is weird. Its a cult, and eventually, What faction is that? He added, I think the questions are likely asking if it is connected to another organization or if there is any doctrinal similarity.In response, Park Jin-young claimed, (First Fruits) is a church that surprisingly has a solid foundation and a definite lineage.Afterward, he explained the doctrine of Firstfruits. He argued that the criterion for distinguishing any doctrine or denomination must be eternal life, citing John chapters 5, 6, and 12 as the basis for this claim.He emphasized, Our church includes people from Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Shincheonji backgrounds. Just because there are former Shincheonji members does not mean our church is Shincheonji. He added, I used to really like the beverages made by the Unification Church. However, drinking them does not make one a member of the Unification Church.He stated that a denomination is not determined by its members. He explained that distinctions must be made based on doctrine, and that doctrine should be judged based on how it explains eternal life.He continued, Our Firstfruits Church teaches that eternal life is obtained through a mysterious and perfect faith, received as a gift only to those who have repented.Meanwhile, Park Jin-young was embroiled in a controversy regarding a cult in 2018 when allegations surfaced that he was a member of the Salvation Sect and had even led rallies. At the time, he denied being a member of the Salvation Sect.He appeared on MBCs Radio Star in 2020 to clarify the allegations. He explained that he began studying the Bible in earnest after visiting Jerusalem, and that as the study group grew in size, he formed Firstfruits. When the MCs asked about the sect, he drew a line, stating, There is no sect, and describing it as a religious study group.
Singer Park Jin-young (54), who had denied allegations of being part of a cult, personally explained the religious group he leads, First Fruits.On the 19th, the YouTube channel First Fruits released a video titled Mr. Park Jin-young, What Faction Is Your Church? The video features Park Jin-young standing at the pulpit and explaining the doctrine.Park Jin-young began by saying, There probably arent many people here today who came with a light heart, adding, Most of you probably tried to dissuade them before coming, especially those who are currently attending church.He continued, You likely heard a lot of comments like, That place is weird. Its a cult, and eventually, What faction is that? He added, I think the questions are likely asking if it is connected to another organization or if there is any doctrinal similarity.In response, Park Jin-young claimed, (First Fruits) is a church that surprisingly has a solid foundation and a definite lineage.Afterward, he explained the doctrine of Firstfruits. He argued that the criterion for distinguishing any doctrine or denomination must be eternal life, citing John chapters 5, 6, and 12 as the basis for this claim.He emphasized, Our church includes people from Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Shincheonji backgrounds. Just because there are former Shincheonji members does not mean our church is Shincheonji. He added, I used to really like the beverages made by the Unification Church. However, drinking them does not make one a member of the Unification Church.He stated that a denomination is not determined by its members. He explained that distinctions must be made based on doctrine, and that doctrine should be judged based on how it explains eternal life.He continued, Our Firstfruits Church teaches that eternal life is obtained through a mysterious and perfect faith, received as a gift only to those who have repented.Meanwhile, Park Jin-young was embroiled in a controversy regarding a cult in 2018 when allegations surfaced that he was a member of the Salvation Sect and had even led rallies. At the time, he denied being a member of the Salvation Sect.He appeared on MBCs Radio Star in 2020 to clarify the allegations. He explained that he began studying the Bible in earnest after visiting Jerusalem, and that as the study group grew in size, he formed Firstfruits. When the MCs asked about the sect, he drew a line, stating, There is no sect, and describing it as a religious study group.

Singer Park Jin-young (54), who had denied allegations of being part of a "cult," personally explained the religious group he leads, "First Fruits."

On the 19th, the YouTube channel "First Fruits" released a video titled "Mr. Park Jin-young, What Faction Is Your Church?" The video features Park Jin-young standing at the pulpit and explaining the doctrine.

Park Jin-young began by saying, "There probably aren't many people here today who came with a light heart," adding, "Most of you probably tried to dissuade them before coming, especially those who are currently attending church."

He continued, "You likely heard a lot of comments like, 'That place is weird. It's a cult,' and eventually, 'What faction is that?'" He added, "I think the questions are likely asking if it is connected to another organization or if there is any doctrinal similarity."

In response, Park Jin-young claimed, "(First Fruits) is a church that surprisingly has a solid foundation and a definite lineage."

Afterward, he explained the doctrine of 'Firstfruits.' He argued that "the criterion for distinguishing any doctrine or denomination must be eternal life," citing John chapters 5, 6, and 12 as the basis for this claim.

He emphasized, "Our church includes people from Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Shincheonji backgrounds. Just because there are former Shincheonji members does not mean our church is Shincheonji." He added, "I used to really like the beverages made by the Unification Church. However, drinking them does not make one a member of the Unification Church."

He stated that a denomination is not determined by its members. He explained that distinctions must be made based on doctrine, and that doctrine should be judged based on how it explains eternal life.

He continued, "Our Firstfruits Church teaches that 'eternal life is obtained through a mysterious and perfect faith, received as a gift only to those who have repented.'"

Meanwhile, Park Jin-young was embroiled in a controversy regarding a cult in 2018 when allegations surfaced that he was a member of the Salvation Sect and had even led rallies. At the time, he denied being a member of the Salvation Sect.

He appeared on MBC's "Radio Star" in 2020 to clarify the allegations. He explained that he began studying the Bible in earnest after visiting Jerusalem, and that as the study group grew in size, he formed "Firstfruits." When the MCs asked about the sect, he drew a line, stating, "There is no sect," and describing it as a "religious study group."