Park Jin-young, embroiled in ‘cult controversy,’ confronts allegations head-on… “There are even former Shincheonji members”

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Singer Park Jin-young has clarified allegations regarding the religious group he leads, the church known as 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 featured Park Jin-young standing at a pulpit explaining his views on doctrine.On this day, Park Jin-young began by saying, There probably arent many people here today who came with a light heart, adding, Most of you likely tried to dissuade me before coming, especially those who are currently attending church.He continued, The question you must have heard most often is, What faction is it? Ultimately, this boils down to asking which faction it is, asking, Are you connected to some other organization? Or is there something doctrinally identical between us?Regarding this, Park Jin-young asserted, (First Fruits) is a church with a surprisingly solid foundation and a definite lineage, adding, The criterion for distinguishing between doctrines and denominations must be eternal life. He cited John chapters 5, 6, and 12 as the basis for his argument.He also remarked, Our church includes people from Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Shincheonji backgrounds. He explained that the nature of a denomination is distinguished by its doctrines, not by the background of its members.Park Jin-young further elaborated, Our First Fruits Church conveys this message: Eternal life is obtained through a mysterious and perfect faith, received as a gift only to those who have repented. That is how we teach.Meanwhile, Park Jin-young was embroiled in a controversy regarding a cult in 2018. This began when a media outlet reported that he was a member of the Salvation Sect (Gwonpa) and had even led their rallies.Although Park Jin-young clarified that he was not a member of the Salvation Sect, public suspicions regarding him did not easily dissipate.Eventually, Park Jin-young appeared on MBCs Radio Star in 2020 to repeatedly clarify the related allegations. At the time, he revealed that he began studying the Bible in earnest after returning from Jerusalem.He explained that the study group he was in grew in size, eventually leading to the current Firstfruits Church. When asked by the MC about the denomination, he drew a line, stating, There is no denomination, and calling it a religious study group.
Singer Park Jin-young has clarified allegations regarding the religious group he leads, the church known as 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 featured Park Jin-young standing at a pulpit explaining his views on doctrine.On this day, Park Jin-young began by saying, There probably arent many people here today who came with a light heart, adding, Most of you likely tried to dissuade me before coming, especially those who are currently attending church.He continued, The question you must have heard most often is, What faction is it? Ultimately, this boils down to asking which faction it is, asking, Are you connected to some other organization? Or is there something doctrinally identical between us?Regarding this, Park Jin-young asserted, (First Fruits) is a church with a surprisingly solid foundation and a definite lineage, adding, The criterion for distinguishing between doctrines and denominations must be eternal life. He cited John chapters 5, 6, and 12 as the basis for his argument.He also remarked, Our church includes people from Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Shincheonji backgrounds. He explained that the nature of a denomination is distinguished by its doctrines, not by the background of its members.Park Jin-young further elaborated, Our First Fruits Church conveys this message: Eternal life is obtained through a mysterious and perfect faith, received as a gift only to those who have repented. That is how we teach.Meanwhile, Park Jin-young was embroiled in a controversy regarding a cult in 2018. This began when a media outlet reported that he was a member of the Salvation Sect (Gwonpa) and had even led their rallies.Although Park Jin-young clarified that he was not a member of the Salvation Sect, public suspicions regarding him did not easily dissipate.Eventually, Park Jin-young appeared on MBCs Radio Star in 2020 to repeatedly clarify the related allegations. At the time, he revealed that he began studying the Bible in earnest after returning from Jerusalem.He explained that the study group he was in grew in size, eventually leading to the current Firstfruits Church. When asked by the MC about the denomination, he drew a line, stating, There is no denomination, and calling it a religious study group.
Singer Park Jin-young has clarified allegations regarding the religious group he leads, the church known as 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 featured Park Jin-young standing at a pulpit explaining his views on doctrine.On this day, Park Jin-young began by saying, There probably arent many people here today who came with a light heart, adding, Most of you likely tried to dissuade me before coming, especially those who are currently attending church.He continued, The question you must have heard most often is, What faction is it? Ultimately, this boils down to asking which faction it is, asking, Are you connected to some other organization? Or is there something doctrinally identical between us?Regarding this, Park Jin-young asserted, (First Fruits) is a church with a surprisingly solid foundation and a definite lineage, adding, The criterion for distinguishing between doctrines and denominations must be eternal life. He cited John chapters 5, 6, and 12 as the basis for his argument.He also remarked, Our church includes people from Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Shincheonji backgrounds. He explained that the nature of a denomination is distinguished by its doctrines, not by the background of its members.Park Jin-young further elaborated, Our First Fruits Church conveys this message: Eternal life is obtained through a mysterious and perfect faith, received as a gift only to those who have repented. That is how we teach.Meanwhile, Park Jin-young was embroiled in a controversy regarding a cult in 2018. This began when a media outlet reported that he was a member of the Salvation Sect (Gwonpa) and had even led their rallies.Although Park Jin-young clarified that he was not a member of the Salvation Sect, public suspicions regarding him did not easily dissipate.Eventually, Park Jin-young appeared on MBCs Radio Star in 2020 to repeatedly clarify the related allegations. At the time, he revealed that he began studying the Bible in earnest after returning from Jerusalem.He explained that the study group he was in grew in size, eventually leading to the current Firstfruits Church. When asked by the MC about the denomination, he drew a line, stating, There is no denomination, and calling it a religious study group.

Singer Park Jin-young has clarified allegations regarding the religious group he leads, the church known as "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 featured Park Jin-young standing at a pulpit explaining his views on doctrine.

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

He continued, "The question you must have heard most often is, 'What faction is it?' Ultimately, this boils down to asking which faction it is," asking, "Are you connected to some other organization? Or is there something doctrinally identical between us?"

Regarding this, Park Jin-young asserted, "(First Fruits) is a church with a surprisingly solid foundation and a definite lineage," adding, "The criterion for distinguishing between doctrines and denominations must be eternal life." He cited John chapters 5, 6, and 12 as the basis for his argument.

He also remarked, “Our church includes people from Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Shincheonji backgrounds.” He explained that the nature of a denomination is distinguished by its doctrines, not by the background of its members.

Park Jin-young further elaborated, “Our First Fruits Church conveys this message: ‘Eternal life is obtained through a mysterious and perfect faith, received as a gift only to those who have repented.’ That is how we teach.”

Meanwhile, Park Jin-young was embroiled in a controversy regarding a cult in 2018. This began when a media outlet reported that he was a member of the Salvation Sect (Gwonpa) and had even led their rallies.

Although Park Jin-young clarified that he was not a member of the Salvation Sect, public suspicions regarding him did not easily dissipate.

Eventually, Park Jin-young appeared on MBC’s “Radio Star” in 2020 to repeatedly clarify the related allegations. At the time, he revealed that he began studying the Bible in earnest after returning from Jerusalem.

He explained that the study group he was in grew in size, eventually leading to the current Firstfruits Church. When asked by the MC about the denomination, he drew a line, stating, “There is no denomination,” and calling it a “religious study group.”