Wednesday, September 2, 2026

주기도문의 재발견: 기도의 본질과 "인수확" 원리


"기도는 내 뜻을 이루는 게 아닙니다" 주기도문의 충격적인 진실 

주기도문 속에 담긴 놀라운 기도의 원리와 비밀을 학문적, 실천적 관점에서 재해석합니다. 단순히 외우는 기도가 아니라, 우리의 지정의(知情意)가 모두 담긴 '살아있는 기도'를 위한 구체적인 가이드라인을 제시합니다. 이번 강의를 통해 기도의 본질을 깨닫고, 하나님과 더 깊이 소통하며 매일의 삶 속에서 하나님의 나라를 누리는 신앙의 전환점을 맞이하시길 바랍니다.

참고: 버지니아 유니언대학교의 김영석 (Yung Suk Kim) 신약학 교수가 시카고 에버그린장로교회에서 행한 신학특강 내용이다. 2025년 10월. 왜 기도해야 하는가, 기도의 형태, 그리고 주기도문을 비평적으로 분석하며 어떻게 기도하는 것이 우리의 영성과 정신건강에 도움이 될까를 탐색한다. 특히 주기도문에 나타난 주제와 원리를 깊이 다루며 구체적 방법론도 제시한다.

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타임스탬프 (Timestamps) 00:00 이번 강의를 시작하며: 기도의 목적과 개요 00:56 기도는 내 뜻을 이루는 것이 아니다 01:17 지정의를 갖춘 기도: 생각, 감정, 의지의 조화 02:17 하나님과 대화하며 자기를 재발견하는 시간 03:51 주기도문에 담긴 놀라운 기도의 원리 04:55 파트 1: 기도의 정의와 종류 (일반론) 07:01 우리가 기도해야 하는 근본적인 이유: 우리의 약함 09:12 일상 속에서 실천하는 다양한 기도의 형태 12:39 기도하면 다 이루어지는가? 하나님의 뜻 분별하기 16:09 바리새인과 세리의 기도: 진정한 기도의 태도 19:53 파트 2: 주기도문 상세 분석 및 재해석 21:02 마태복음과 누가복음 주기도문의 차이점 25:17 주기도문의 구조와 핵심 주제 27:42 '나라가 임하옵시며': 하나님의 통치와 현재성 33:51 후반부 세 가지 요청: 양식, 용서, 보호 39:26 핵심 키워드 1: 인정(Acknowledgment) - 하나님이 누구신가 42:35 핵심 키워드 2: 수용(Acceptance) - 나를 있는 그대로 받아들이기 45:18 핵심 키워드 3: 확신(Assurance) - 의지적으로 나아가는 삶 47:00 결론: '인수확'과 '비체활'로 건강한 신앙 지키기

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Empathy in Antiquity: Sympathetic Emotion in the Ancient Mediterranean World

I am thrilled to contribute to the upcoming volume, Empathy in Antiquity: Sympathetic Emotion in the Ancient Mediterranean World, edited by Courtney Friesen and published by Routledge. My chapter is titled "The Logic, Structure, and Efficacy of Empathy in Paul’s Undisputed Letters: Christ Crucified, the 'Body of Christ,' and Union." This volume is a truly ambitious project, featuring contributions from more than 30 scholars across Classics, Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and related fields. Looking forward to submitting my final draft by August 1, 2027!

Monday, August 31, 2026

Welcome to my digital home


Welcome to my digital home. As a scholar, author, and educator, my lifelong mission has been to build a vibrant bridge between the living church, the wider world, and rigorous academia. In this special feature, I reflect on my 20-year journey—from my corporate roots at LG, through my theological training at McCormick and Vanderbilt, to my current work at Virginia Union University. Explore how this vision comes to life across my teaching, publications, community service, and digital ministries, and join me as I look forward to what the Lord has in store next.

👉 [Read the Full Reflection: Bridging the Church and the World]

Dr. Kim's Biblical Studies Channel

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Resilient Mind

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Bridging the Church and the World: My 20-Year Journey at Virginia Union University


Long ago, when I applied for the PhD program at Vanderbilt University, I wrote in my cover letter that my goal was to serve as a bridge between the church, the world, and academia. This vision was deeply shaped by my first career at LG, where I gained invaluable multicultural experience working in our overseas offices in Panama and Miami. Following that corporate foundation, I began my formal theological education by earning a Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago before advancing to my doctoral studies at Vanderbilt. Transitioning into this theological journey, I wanted my academic work to be grounded in real-world, global realities.

Looking back over the past 20 years, I am deeply grateful for this path and believe I have fulfilled that initial promise very well. I have lived out this bridge role across four key areas of my life and vocation: teaching, publication, community service, and digital spaces.
  • Teaching: A central part of this journey has been my time at Virginia Union University, where I have had the privilege of teaching and equipping many students for their own theological reformation through a pedagogy that is always critical and practical.
  • Publication: This bridge-building is equally evident in my extensive research and writing. Over the years, I have been blessed to be a prolific author, publishing over 20 books and editing four volumes that showcase critical yet practical scholarship.
  • Community Service: Beyond writing and classroom teaching, I have stepped out into the wider community to lead collaborative projects and accept invitations to lead Bible study groups at various denominational conventions.
  • Digital Spaces: Lastly, I actively use digital spaces to engage with others. Through this very blog, Dr. Yung Suk Kim's Theological Journey, and my YouTube channel, Dr. Kim's Biblical Studies Channel, I am able to communicate and share insights with a vibrant, global audience every day.
I am so thankful for all the work accomplished over these two decades, and I am excited to do even more in the coming years. I pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen me for the road ahead. From the bottom of my heart, I say here, "Here am I, Lord. Use me and send me wherever you need me."

The parable of the pearl (clips)

 

This video contains three short clips, taken from the original video by Dr. Kim, "The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price." If you found this helpful, please like the video and subscribe to Dr. Kim's Biblical Studies Channel for more theological deep dives.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Serious Scholarship for Contemporary Life

Ancient Texts, Contemporary Lives: Critical Biblical Studies (Subscribe!)



Through parables, we can unlock the profound truths that Jesus wants to share with us today.