"Is there definitely a documented lineage?" JYP's first fruits begin investigation into heresy [Star Issue]

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The Presbyterian Church in Korea (Tonghap) has reportedly launched an investigative procedure regarding the religious group "First Fruits," led by JYP Entertainment CEO and singer-producer Park Jin-young.

CBSNocut News reported on the 22nd that the Tonghap denomination is conducting an investigation into Park Jin-young and the First Fruits group.

According to the report, the Busan Presbytery submitted a petition titled "Investigation into the Heresy of Mr. Park Jin-young" at the 108th General Assembly held three years ago, and the denomination has continued its investigation through written inquiries and other procedures.

The Tonghap denomination plans to report the results of its investigation into Park Jin-young at the 2027 September General Assembly.

This news draws attention as it emerged shortly after Park Jin-young directly addressed recent religious controversies surrounding him.

Previously, on the 19th, Park Jin-young appeared in a video titled "What Sect Is Mr. Park Jin-young's Church?" released through his YouTube channel "First Fruits," where he stood at the pulpit and explained his religious affiliation and its origins.

Park Jin-young said, "I imagine not many of you here came with a relaxed mindset. Most likely, people warned you before you arrived, especially those who attend church." He continued, "You've probably heard the question 'What sect is this?' most often. This implies whether there are doctrinal similarities. We are, surprisingly, a group with a definite documented lineage."

Park Jin-young explained, "The criterion for distinguishing doctrines or denominations should be eternal life. Our church includes members from Catholicism, Presbyterianism, Baptism, and Shincheonji. Just because some members come from Shincheonji doesn't mean our church is Shincheonji. Although I used to like beverages produced by the Unification Church in the past, I am not a member of that church."

Park Jin-young stated, "When distinguishing denominations, the two most important criteria are how eternal life is attained and whether it can be lost after being obtained." He added, "First Fruits teaches that eternal life is gained 'through a mysterious and complete faith received as a gift by those who have repented.'"

Through the approximately 1-hour-and-12-minute video, Park Jin-young explained his affiliation with First Fruits. In conclusion, he emphasized, "We are indeed a religion with a definite documented lineage."

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

Park Jin-young recently stated in a broadcast that after visiting Jerusalem, he began studying the Bible deeply, and his study group grew in size, eventually leading to the formation of today's First Fruits church. At that time, when asked about denominations, Park explained, "There are no denominations; it is simply a religious study group."

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