산 순교자, 김윤찬 목사에 대한 ‘ACTS 신학공관(神學共觀)’에 따른 평가

Abstract

Rev. Kim Yoon-Chan is not as widely known as Rev. Chu Ki-Cheol or Rev. Son Yang –Won. Those who are interested in him mention him only in his relationship to Calvin Theological Seminary. His position in the history of Korean churches, however, is like an axis, especially in the history of the Korean Presbyterian Church. Understanding Kim Yoon-Chan’s position is needed to survey the history of Korea Presbyterian Church. Research on Kim Yoon-Chan is rare. For this reason, this article evaluates him from the viewpoint of the ‘Acts Theological Synoptic Movement.’ First, we can find the viewpoint of ‘Central Truth of Christianity Movement’ in the ‘ACTS Theological Synoptic Movement,’ in Kim Yoon-Chan’s resistance to Shintoism and rejection of communism. Second, from the viewpoint of ‘Sound Theology Movement,’ in the ‘ACTS Theological Synoptic Movement,’ Kim’s made a significant role to protect the conservative faith and to strengthen the conservative denomination in Korean Church during the 1959 division of The Presbyterian Church in Korea (Hapdong) and The Presbyterian Church in Korea (Tonghap). Third, we can see the viewpoint of ‘True Believer Nurturing Movement,’ in the ‘ACTS Theological Synoptic Movement’ in Kim’s role in the establishment of theological seminaries. He played a leading role in purchasing the seminary building in Yongsan, Seoul. Also, his proposal and the approval of the General Assembly Presbyterian Church in Korea have led to the establishing of the former Calvin Theological Seminary (now Calvin University). He served Calvin Theological Seminary for 33 years and made significant contribution to its growth. Fourth, from the viewpoint of ‘Church Unity Movement,’ in the ‘ACTS Theological Synoptic Movement,’ we can positively evaluate Kim’s outstanding role in unification of the divided Presbyterian Church. Eventually, The Presbyterian Church in Korea and Koryo Presbyterian Church merged, even though their merge with the Tonghap Presbyterian Church has failed. Fifth, we can see the viewpoint of ‘Church Renewal Movement.’ in the ‘ACTS Theological Synoptic Movement’ in his establishment of the Pyongyang Church, the first refugee church and PyoungAn Church in Republic of Korea. The establishment of PyoungAn Church in Seoul was in fact restoration of the north Korean churches in South Korea. In conclusion, with a study of the life of martyr Rev. Kim Yoon-Chan from the viewpoint of the ‘ACTS Theological Synoptic Movement,’ the importance of ACTS Theological Synoptic Movement can be acknowledged.