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1 Corinthians 13:11–12
[Bible Verses]In this passage from the "Love Chapter," Paul says that present knowledge is partial, like a child's speech or a dim reflection in a mirror, and that believers will one day know God fully, "face to face." It is frequently cited in expressions of eschatological hope and in debates over how long the spiritual gifts continue.
Galatians 6:15
[Bible Verses]Galatians 6:15 is Paul's declaration that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters, but only "a new creature," that is, a new creation. Because the verse condenses the conclusion of Galatians, it is frequently cited in discussions of regeneration, law and grace, and the unity of the church.
2 Kings 2:11
[Bible Verses]In this verse, as Elijah walks with Elisha, a chariot of fire and horses of fire part the two men, and Elijah goes up by a whirlwind into heaven. The verse is frequently cited in connection with an ascension without death, the succession of Elijah's ministry to Elisha, and the expectation that Elijah will return.
Reading Through the Bible
[Christian Life]Reading through the Bible is the practice of reading the entire Bible in order, from beginning to end, according to a set plan. In Korean Protestant churches it is widely practiced through New Year reading schedules for completing the Bible in one year, intensive Bible-reading gatherings, and audio and app-based reading.
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
[Bible Verses]This passage declares that "your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God," and that believers "are bought with a price"; they are therefore to glorify God in their body. It serves as a foundation for sexual ethics and is also widely used to encourage health and self-control.
Galatians 6:7
[Bible Verses]Galatians 6:7 reads, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." The verse is widely known for the principle that one reaps what one sows, though its use as a formula for karma or material blessing has drawn criticism.
Genesis 12:1–3
[Bible Verses]The passage in which God commands Abram to leave his country, his kindred, and his father's house, promising to make of him a great nation and to bless him. It is regarded as a turning point in salvation history, and there is debate over whether "I will bless them that bless thee" should be applied to the modern State of Israel.
Revelation 20:1–3
[Bible Verses]John's vision in which an angel seizes the dragon, that is, Satan, and shuts him in the bottomless pit for a thousand years. Because it is the first passage in the Bible to mention the "thousand years," it is the central text in debates over the interpretation of the millennium.
Deuteronomy 31:6–8
[Bible Verses]Deuteronomy 31:6–8 records the words of encouragement Moses spoke shortly before his death to the people of Israel and to his successor Joshua, urging them to "be strong and of a good courage" and assuring them that God would not fail them nor forsake them. The passage is frequently cited at changes of leadership and at new beginnings.
Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
[Bible]The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl are two brief parables of Jesus recorded in Matthew 13:44-46. They convey the worth of the kingdom of God by depicting a person who discovers it and joyfully sells everything he owns to obtain it.
William Linton
[People]William Alderman Linton (1891–1960) was an American Southern Presbyterian educational missionary to Korea. Known in Korea as In Don (印敦), he devoted forty-eight years to school education in the Honam and Chungcheong regions and founded Daejeon Christian College, the predecessor of Hannam University.
Psalm 86
[Bible]Psalm 86 is the only "Prayer of David" in Book III of the Psalms. It is an individual lament in which the psalmist, in affliction, pleads for deliverance while confessing God's mercy and compassion.
Licentiate (Kangdosa)
[Church Offices]A licentiate is a title used chiefly in Presbyterian churches for a candidate for the ministry who has completed theological education, passed the licentiate examination, and been recognized by the presbytery as qualified to preach. The licentiate stage precedes ordination as a pastor.
Senior Pastor
[Church Offices]A senior pastor is the minister who holds responsibility for a local church and oversees its preaching, sacraments, pastoral care, and administration. The procedures for appointment and the status of the office vary according to each denomination's form of church government.
District Leader (Guyeokjang)
[Church Offices]A district leader is a lay small-group leader in charge of a "district," a unit into which a church divides its members by place of residence or other units of daily life. The district leader leads district worship services and cares for the members. Depending on the church, the role may also be called class leader, sunjang, or shepherd.
Kwonchal
[Church Offices]A kwonchal is a lay ministry position in Korean churches, especially Presbyterian churches, entrusted with looking after the circumstances of members in a district (small group) and encouraging them in the life of faith.
Deacon
[Church Offices]A deacon holds a church office devoted to service, ministry, and the practical affairs of the congregation. In Korean Protestant churches, the office is divided into ordained deacons and acting deacons appointed annually, and its status and role vary by denomination.
New Believer
[Church Offices]A new believer is a person who has recently begun attending and registered with a church, or a church member who has only recently come to faith. Korean Protestant churches also use the terms "new family member" and "new fellow member" for such persons.
Missionary
[Church Offices]A missionary is a person whom a church or mission organization sends to another region or culture to proclaim the gospel and to carry out work such as church planting, education, medical care, and relief.
Pastor's Wife (Samo)
[Church Offices]A pastor's wife is the spouse of a pastor. In Korean Protestant churches she is addressed by the honorific title samo. The title does not denote an office established by church constitutions, but in many churches the pastor's wife assists in pastoral ministry.