information on a theological Controversy within the Korean Presbyterian Church?

[Chris M]

Recently I have been hearing about a theological controversy within the Korean Presbyterians Church - especially in South Korea but also influencing Korean Christians in North America. Speaking to some Koreans in my context there seems to a rejection of the covenant of works, and the active and passive obedience of Christ - specifically whether the active obedience of Christ is accounted to those who believe in Christ as is summarized the q. 60 Heidelberg Catechism.

"Question 60: How art thou righteous before God?
Answer: Only by a true faith in Jesus Christ; so that, though my conscience accuse me, that I have grossly transgressed all the commandments of God, and kept none of them, and am still inclined to all evil; notwithstanding, God, without any merit of mine, but only of mere grace, grants and imputes to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness and holiness of Christ; even so, as if I never had had, nor committed any sin; yea, as if I had fully accomplished all that obedience which Christ has accomplished for me, inasmuch as I embrace such benefit with a believing heart."

When I googled this / searched the forums on Puritan Board nothing came up. If you have any information or resources which deal specifically with this controversy within the Korean Presbyterian Church I would appreciate them!

 

[Guido's Brother]

It depends which Korean Presbyterian Church you're referring to. I know that the Kosin church has been influenced somewhat by the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated) -- also known as the GKV. Those views would certainly not be unheard of in the GKV. But perhaps Federal Vision theology is also making inroads.