'JYP Boss' Park Jin-young: "What Sect Is Our Church? Just Because Someone Was from Shincheonji Doesn't Make It Shincheonji" [Star Issue]

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'JYP Boss' singer Park Jin-young took the opportunity to directly explain the sect of his religious group, 'First Fruits'.

On the 19th, a video titled "What Sect Is Mr. Park Jin-young's Church?" was released on the YouTube channel 'First Fruits'. In the released video, Park Jin-young stood at the pulpit and explained his religion and its origins.

Park Jin-young said, "I don't think many of you came here with a relaxed mind. Most of you were probably discouraged by those around you before coming, especially those who attend church." He continued, "You've likely heard the question 'What sect is this?' the most. This probably stems from whether there are doctrinal similarities. However, we surprisingly have a clear lineage."

Park Jin-young explained, "The standard for distinguishing any doctrine or denomination should be salvation. Our church includes members from Catholicism, Presbyterianism, Baptism, and Shincheonji. The fact that someone was from Shincheonji does not mean our church is Shincheonji. Although I used to like a drink produced by the Unification Church in the past, I am not a member of it."

Park Jin-young stated, "When distinguishing denominations, the two most important criteria are how salvation is taught and whether one can lose salvation after receiving it." He added, "'First Fruits' teaches that salvation is obtained 'through a mysterious and complete faith received as a gift by those who have repented.'"

Through this approximately 1 hour and 12-minute video, Park Jin-young explained details about 'First Fruits,' the group he belongs to.

Previously, reports emerged in 2018 that Park Jin-young attended a Salvation Army gathering, sparking religious controversy. However, Park refuted claims that he is a member of the Salvation Army.

Park recently appeared on a broadcast and shared that after visiting Jerusalem, he began studying the Bible deeply. The study group he participated in grew in size, eventually leading to the formation of today's 'First Fruits' church. At that time, when asked about his denomination, Park explained, "There is no sect; it is simply a religious study group."

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