한세대학교영산신학연구소

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 1-1, 2012

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최문홍

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 4-5, 2012

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콩히 Kong Hee

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 7-44, 2012

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Since the release of the book- “The Fourth Dimension” in 1979, Dr. Yonggi Cho’s teaching on Fourth Dimensional Spirituality has made great impact on both the individual’s spiritual life, as well as on the corporate level of church growth and influence on society. Critics, however, have claimed that the teaching has no strong scriptural basis and accused Cho of introducing Korean Shamanism and New Age ideas into the Church. In this thesis, I define and clarify Dr. Cho’s concept on Fourth Dimensional Spirituality-namely thinking; visions and dreams; faith and speaking. I also show the strong scriptural justification of such a doctrine when scrutinized under biblical exegesis, with supporting evidences from researches in medical science, sports and business practices. Finally I present a rebuttal against critics who accused Dr. Cho of bringing new age techniques into the church and discrediting the glory and sovereignty of God. Is how, contrary to the critics’ accusation, that the core of Dr. Cho’s belief isfor the glory of God. The positive impact of Dr. Cho’s ministry and the amazing influence of Yoido Full Gospel Church in modern church world is a convincing testimony for the glory of God. It is therefore, both scriptural and practical, for believers and churches to operate in the spiritual dimension in partnership with the Spirit of God to bring about the will and blessings of God in our present world.

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4차원 영성, 조용기, 생각, 꿈, 믿음, 말, Fourth Dimensional Spirituality, Yonggi Cho, Thinking, Visions and Dreams, Faith, Speaking

머래이래 Murray Rae

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 45-68, 2012

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This paper offers a trinitarian exposition of Dr. Yonggi Cho’s claim that ‘we meet God through the Bible in which he reveals himself.’ In support of this basic insight, I develop a Trinitarian hermeneutics in which the self-disclosure of God through Scripture is understood as the work of the Holy Spirit and of God’s Word, made flesh in Jesus. To read the Bible within the framework of the doctrine of the Trinity is to follow the logic of Scripture’s own narrative in which the Word and the Spirit of God are at work. It is through his Word and Spirit that God brings creation to birth, calls and forms a people to be his witness in the world, and brings about the redemption and perfection of a world that has fallen into sin. I further contend that through our reading of Scripture we are drawn into communion with the Triune God and are made participants in the divine economy. To follow this Trinitarian logic of the Bible is to recognize that Scripture itself determines how we should read Scripture. The article also explores Dr. Cho’s conceptions of the inspiration and the unity of Scripture both of which are to be understood in terms of the divine economy. All of this means that faithful reading of the Bible requires that we read it in the context of prayer and discipleship, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Trinitarian hermeneutics is a practice engaged in by those who are themselves being called and formed by God to be his witnesses and who are themselves the object of Scripture’s declaration: ‘You will be my people, and I will be your God.’ The Bible is to be read, therefore, not primarily as an academic exercise, but because God meets us through the reading of Scripture and imparts his promised blessing of life in communion with him.

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성경, 조용기, 성서 해석학, 삼위일체, 영감, 하나님의 경륜, 영, 말씀, Bible, Yonggi Cho, Hermeneutics, Trinity, Inspiration, Divine Economy, Spirit, Word

왕대일 Wang Tai Il

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 69-98, 2012

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This paper is an updated form of my public lecture on “Biblical Theology of Youngsan Yonggi Cho,” which was delivered in 2012 Youngsan International Theological Symposium on May 24, 2012, held by Hansei University. It is intended to understand Youngsan’s theological engagement with the Bible in his articulation of God, humans, and the world. It is based on sermons and expository works delivered by Youngsan that serve indeed as a supporting literature which can comprehend Youngsan’s biblical theology. First, Youngsan’s biblical theology, which is encapsulated in his pastoral thought of what is called “threefold blessing,” “the fivefold gospel,” and “four-dimensional spirituality” that are experienced in the presence of the Holy Spirit, is viewed as that is nestled in Koreanized Pentecostal Theology. Second, it is revealed in the work of tracing many layers of meaning contained in the single text within inter-textual relations. It is analogous to the typical phenomenology of tracing the tradition. Third, it is Christocentric; however, it gives the impression of having the inclination toward Christomonism. It means that Youngsan does not pay full attention to the fact that to the Jewish faith community, Tanakh was the word of God that it had been reading, obeying, and memorizing even before it had begun to be seen as the first revelation that lead to the New Testament. Fourth, Youngsan’s biblical theology is incomprehensible without applying his understanding of the Greek words “logos” and “rhema” for separate and specific usage. To Youngsan, the encounter with rhema bestows faith and not just the logos that impart knowledge by the reason. Such understanding is not well received by biblical scholars; yet, the journey to go from logos to rhema is the process that directs spiritual interpretation which receives the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is because the Bible is not a document that has the record of historical facts, but rather, the message of salvation that saves the dying sinner today. Fifth, by the intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit that Youngsan proclaims emphatically, Youngsan’s theology is the ground to germinate biblical spirituality. It is a witness to the personal relationship with God the Holy Spirit. It is not in defense of God but a witness for God.

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영산, 성서신학, 오순절신학, 전승사적 해석, 그리스도 중심적 해석, 레마, 성서적 영성, Youngsan, Biblical Theology, Pentecostal Theology, Analysis of Historical Tradition, Christocentric Interpretation, Rhema, Biblical Spirituality

신문철 Shin Mun Chul , 권미선 Kwon Mi Sun

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 99-136, 2012

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This paper was written to display a new perspective of hermeneutics on contemporary biblical interpretations. Restoring the Word of God is crucial in the reviving of the 21st century church. Belief in the Word of God lost power due to the appearance of liberal theology in the 19th century. The historical-critical biblical interpretations ignore divine inspiration and understand the Bible as a product of history. This biblical interpretation asserts that the biblical texts can be interpreted only after analysing the background of the text. Accordingly, it denies the supernatural revelations in the Bible and takes away the authority of God’s Word. The way we can escape such contemporary historical criticism and restore the authority of God’s Word is to find a new biblical interpretation which is inside the Bible itself. In other words, we must find a way for the Bible to interpret the Bible. This thesis has its purpose in restoring the authority of the Bible, and in restoring and discovering a biblical interpretation to transform lives so that the Word of God can become the standard of our lives. Midrash was a method of biblical interpretation that was actively used in the Old Testament and in the New Testament’s interpretation of the Old Testament. Midrash allows us to understand the parts that the Bible does not explicitly speak of, to understand the entire Bible holistically, and to understand the Bible’s message as a message with life. This interpretation of the Bible comes from the belief that the Word of God are not a historical artifact which is buried in the past, but God’s Word, which He is speaking to us of today. Midrash starts from the literal text of the Bible. It’s a totally different method of biblical interpretation compare to the historical-critical method which traces the process of development of the biblical text and then studies the historical, or factual backgrounds of the text. The Midrashic biblical interpretation appears frequently in Youngsan’s biblical interpretations too. Youngsan understands the Bible to be the Living Word of God. He tried always to make Word of God alive in its approach to the lives of current people. We propose that Midrashic characteristics of Youngsan’s biblical interpretation are specific examples which prove that the interpretations of biblical writers still remain valid to us too. Youngsan is a worldwide Pastor that Korea gave birth to. Therefore, it is our job to change our attitude of accepting Western theology in an obsequious manner and to study the biblical interpretation of the worldwide pastor that Korea gave birth to. Doing this and showing pastors and theologians the correct way of biblical interpretation will be a great contribution to the churches of Christ, as well as to Korean churches.

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역사적-비평적 성서해석, 미드라쉬, 공시적 해석, 간격 메우기, 통전적 성서해석, 영산의 성서해석, Historical-Critical Biblical Interpretation, Midrash, Synchronic Interpretation, Filling Gaps, Holistic Biblical Interpretation, Youngsan’s Biblical Interpretation

이영호 Lee Yeong Ho

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 3137-3170, 2012

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This paper looks to investigate why ‘vision’ is a common word found throughout the book of Acts, and to understand what this word is trying to communicate to its readers from a Theological perspective. The word ‘vision’ is used at a critical moment whereby the Christian gospel was preached and was spreading. Firstly, we can see this word being used by Paul the Apostle within the main body of the book of Acts. Acts 1:22 states that the one of the main conditions of becoming an apostle is to have known Jesus, and could testify his resurrection. However, the Apostle Paul did not fulfill this condition but was adamant that he was called forth by the Lord as an apostle. There were many controversies surrounding Paul’s legitimacy as an Apostle set forth by the early church, and it was the author’s intention to prove that Paul was indeed called forth by God through his visions through writing the book of Acts. The process in which the Roman centurion Cornelius became a Christian is written with the word vision used throughout the passage of the relevant body. It was written specifically in this matter to silence any arguments around whether or not foreigners could become members of the Christian community. The majority of Christians during this time were mostly Jews and this limited the scope of Christianity to other Jews only. However, the scope in which God wanted to spread the gospel of Christianity was to everyone, and the Jewish people were to be used as a vessel in order to accomplish this. Despite this fact, there was still controversy surrounding the acceptance of foreigners into the Christian community between the Jews and it was the visions from the book of Acts that spread the message that the gospel should be spread to those outside of the Jewish community. Furthermore by using a Roman official such as Cornelius, it provided a platform to which the gospel could spread throughout the Roman Empire. These facts were further backed. The word ‘vision’ is used extensively by Apostle Peter and Paul’s as well during their own personal evangelical missions. When Peter was in prison, he had visions about him being rescued. This implied that God was always going to protect him, and this confidence that he would be safe no matter what the situation provided Peter the strength and courage to spread the gospel despite the adversities faced. Also, Paul was able to overcome the significant challenges faced due to the Corinthians Church because of the visions he had around how people were opening up to God through the church while he was in the process of establishing churches that would spread the gospel. In conclusion, the purpose of the word ‘vision’ that we see in the book of Acts in the theological context is clear. That is, the visions seen are providing answers for problems and issues which are causing dilemma or controversy due to it not having any theological foundation present. Paul could not have been an Apostle if he was judged based on the existing conditions on what defined an Apostle. It was only through the calling of God and through the visions he gave Paul that he was able to spread the gospel and testify the word of God as an Apostle. The right for foreigners to believe in Christ and be saved is also proven on the grounds on the revelations revealed through visions as well. Furthermore, the Apostles Peter and Paul had the courage and confidence to spread the gospel due to the visions God provided them in keeping them safe. Hence, the visions in the book of Acts are God’s way of communicating his ideas and plans with us. God’s revelation through visions always come true and become the foundation of moving Christianity forward.

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꿈, 베드로, 바울, 아나니아, 고넬료, Vision, Peter, Paul, Cornelilus, Ananiah

강소라 Kang So Ra

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 171-208, 2012

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This article intends to examine how Youngsan Yonggi Cho understands and interprets God in the book of Psalms by analyzing his Sunday sermons from the Psalms from 1979 through 2011 in order to evaluate the result from the perspective of biblical theology. This study will demonstrate that methods of trinitarian interpretation and life application interpretation are Youngsan’s particular contributions to biblical theology. Youngsan understands God in the book of Psalms as follows: God almighty and omnipresent, God the sovereign Creator, God of retribution and reward, God of perfection, God of Trinity, and God of goodness and blessing. Of all, Youngsan stresses most on the trinitarian God, and on the Creator-Creature and the Master-Servant relationships in terms of relationship between God and humans. Moreover, Youngsan’s interpretational methods can be categorized as a mixture of a trinitarian interpretation, an interpretation based on the correlation between the Old and the New Testaments, a life application interpretation, and a balanced interpretation. In particular, trinitarian and life applicable interpretations turn out to be Youngsan’s specialty and specific contribution to biblical theology. Evaluation of Youngsan’s interpretational methods from the points of biblical theology such as theology of Psalms, interpretation methodology of Psalms, the meaning and the application of the text, and the exegesis of the text suggests that in his understanding of the Old Testament Youngsan should examine the given Old Testament text before tieing it to related texts of the New Testament, consider more on the original meaning of the Old Testament text (i.e., what the text meant), and apply various yet appropriate interpretative methods of Psalms to the psalm text. When such suggestions are applied to his interpretation along with his strong elements of trinitarian and life application interpretations, he would deliver more appropriately and precisely the message that God wants to convey us through the Bible.

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영산, 성서신학, 시편, 하나님, 삼위일체론적 해석, 삶에 적용하는 해석, Youngsan, Biblical Theology, Psalms, God, Trinitarian Interpretation, Life Application Interpretation

이충웅 Lee Chung Ung

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 209-234, 2012

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Today, yoga has gained great popularity. Around these days it is not difficult to find people indulged in the charm of yoga. Due to the global well-being, Yoga is causing a sensation in popularity. Many Christians do yoga already, and many churches also actively accept it. Many Christians are doing yoga for their health. However, because yoga is a Hindu, if you do yoga, it is religious syncretism. Yoga can be found anywhere because this era takes the fashion of well-being. Even in Bible colleges, even within the church yoga has brought up. In this sense, I feel we need to emphasize Cho’s divine healing and evangelical soteriology. Above all, particularly in the biblical perspective, we have to know clearly what the origin of the disease is, and we must know the original sin that comes from. So we will be able to rely on the blood of the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. And we should know the Holy Spirit is the source of the treatment of disease, not salvation by our own efforts. By the grace of God we can be saved and we can be healthy. Health is clearly God’s blessings. But the correct way, we have to keep us healthy and must be restored to health. Therefore, I suggest Cho’s divine healing as an alternative theology to yoga’s healing. we will have to recover Cho’s theology of healing in the church. Once again we will have to teach the saints that we are on the field of spiritual warfare.

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신유, 요가치료, 크리스천 요가, 종교혼합, 웰빙, Divine Healing, Yoga therapy, Christian Yoga, Religious Syncretism, Well-being

한세대학교영산신학연구소

DOI: Vol.24(No.0) 235-279, 2012

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