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Ha Yong-jo
[People]Ha Yong-jo (1946–2011) was a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (Tonghap). He founded Onnuri Church and the Christian publisher Duranno, and he was known for cultural evangelism and for his pastoral vision of an "Acts-style church."
Chongshin University
[Institutions]Chongshin University is a private theological university founded by the Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDong). It traces its roots to the Chosun Presbyterian Theological Seminary, which opened in Pyongyang in 1901.
Ephesians 4:11–12
[Bible Verses]This passage states that Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastors and teachers for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry. It is a basis for the doctrine of church offices and for lay ministry, and whether the offices of apostle and prophet continue today remains debated.
Revelation 22:20
[Bible Verses]Revelation 22:20 is the verse in which the church answers Christ's promise, "Surely I come quickly," with the prayer "Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." It is the last prayer in the Bible. Because it carries the same meaning as the early church's Aramaic prayer *Maranatha*, it is deeply cherished in the hope of the Second Coming and in Christian worship traditions.
Romans 14:6–8
[Bible Verses]Romans 14:6–8 is a passage Paul wrote to the church in Rome, which was divided over questions of food and the observance of days. In it he confesses that believers belong to the Lord whether they live or die. The passage is cited as a basis for forbearance among believers and is frequently read as a word of comfort at funerals.
1 Corinthians 1:7
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul gives thanks that the Corinthian church, richly endowed with every spiritual gift, is waiting for the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Because it mentions spiritual gifts and the Second Coming together, it is often cited in discussions of whether the gifts continue.
Philippians 1:29
[Bible Verses]Philippians 1:29 is a verse in which Paul tells the church at Philippi that they have been graciously granted not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him. It is frequently cited as grounds for regarding suffering as a privilege and in discussions of whether faith is a gift of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1
[Bible Verses]A verse in which Paul urges the Corinthian church, on the basis of God's promises, to cleanse themselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit and to perfect holiness. It is frequently cited in discussions of sanctification and holiness, and scholars debate the placement of the passage that precedes it.
Colossians 4:2
[Bible Verses]Colossians 4:2 is a verse in which Paul urges the church at Colossae to continue steadfastly in prayer and to be watchful with thanksgiving. Because it joins perseverance, thanksgiving, and watchfulness, it is frequently cited as a representative verse on the life of prayer.
Philippians 4:4–6
[Bible Verses]A passage in which the apostle Paul urges the church at Philippi to rejoice, to show gentleness, and to pray with thanksgiving instead of being anxious. Because the letter was written during Paul's imprisonment, the passage is frequently cited as a key text on joy in the midst of suffering.
Romans 8:24–25
[Bible Verses]A passage from Paul's letter to the church in Rome teaching that salvation is held in hope for a consummation not yet seen, and that this hope waits with patience. It is frequently cited to explain hope amid suffering and a salvation that has "already begun but is not yet complete."
Revelation 2:7
[Bible Verses]Revelation 2:7 closes the letter to the church in Ephesus with the promise that the one who overcomes to the end will eat of the tree of life in the paradise of God. The verse portrays the restoration of Eden and is frequently discussed because interpreters differ over who is meant by "him that overcometh."
2 Thessalonians 3:7–9
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul and his companions, though entitled to support from the Thessalonian church, worked night and day to provide for themselves and presented this as an example for the believers to follow. It is frequently cited in discussions of self-supporting ministry, bivocational pastors, and pastoral compensation.
1 Corinthians 3:6–7
[Bible Verses]In this passage Paul addresses the factions in the Corinthian church, saying that he planted and Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. It is frequently cited as a warning against exalting ministers and as grounds for locating the source of church growth in God.
Acts 20:33–34
[Bible Verses]In this passage the apostle Paul tells the elders of the church at Ephesus that he coveted no one's possessions and that he provided for his own needs and those of his companions with his own hands. It is frequently cited in discussions of pastoral integrity, self-supporting ministry, and bivocational ministry.
2 Corinthians 8:13–15
[Bible Verses]A passage in which the apostle Paul, urging the collection for the church in Jerusalem, explains that its purpose is not to burden one party but to bring about "equality" among believers. It is frequently cited in discussions of sharing and relief among churches.
Ananias and Sapphira
[People]Ananias and Sapphira were a married couple in the early church at Jerusalem whose story is told in Acts 5. After selling a piece of land, they kept back part of the price while pretending to have given all of it. Rebuked by Peter, they died one after the other.
Epaphroditus
[People]Epaphroditus was a first-century Christian whom the church at Philippi sent to deliver a gift to the imprisoned Paul and to assist him. He appears only in the Epistle to the Philippians.
Euodia and Syntyche
[People]Euodia and Syntyche were two women believers in the church at Philippi, named in Philippians 4:2. Paul urged them to "be of the same mind in the Lord."
Seven Deacons
[Bible]The Seven Deacons were seven men chosen by the early church in Jerusalem to ensure the fair distribution of relief to those in need. They included Stephen and Philip, and their appointment is commonly regarded as the origin of the office of deacon.