The Shincheonji Seoul Church held the 'Christianity Forum: Unity in Truth' on 24th April.

At a time when the Korean church is struggling with internal divisions and conflicting doctrines, an extraordinary meeting took place in Seoul. On 24th April, the Seoul James Tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus hosted a Christian Forum titled "Unity in Truth," where over 20 pastors from established denominations gathered to find a biblical solution to church division.

The forum addressed a painful reality: while the Korean church has seen immense growth, it has also been deeply scarred by sectarianism. The guest speakers, including active pastors from various denominations, offered a candid diagnosis:

• Truth as the Unifier: Professor Hong Chul-jin noted, "Doctrines divide us, but Truth makes us one." He emphasised that the criteria for "orthodoxy" or "heresy" should not be human dogma, but the Word of God alone.

• Returning to Essence: Pastor Woo-chul Lee argued that unity is not about forcing everyone to think the same way, but about focusing on the essence—Jesus Christ and the Bible—rather than human traditions.

The discussion moved beyond theological debate to the practical restoration of the church's social trust. Pastor Seung-chul Kim (pseudonym) highlighted the need to repent for the church's shift toward "materialism and hereditary succession." He proposed returning to universal values: the cross, the resurrection, and the authority of the Scriptures.

In conclusion, this forum was more than just a meeting; it was a collective realisation that human knowledge and traditions are insufficient to save the modern church. As Shincheonji and established pastors continue to lower their walls and seek the Truth together, a new path is being paved for a unified, biblically-centred Christian community.

Young-bin Yoo, the leader of the Seoul James Tribe, is giving a lecture.