During the recent visit of the General Assembly leadership to the university, Rev. Jong Hyuk Kim, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Hapdong), delivered a powerful message during the university’s weekly Wednesday chapel service held at the JCC Hall. Preaching from Acts 17:10-15 on the theme “The Bible and the Life of Faith,” he imparted deep spiritual insight, touching the hearts of faculty members and students alike.

Rev. Kim emphasized, “The core of all Scripture is Jesus Christ. The Bible is divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit and is therefore inerrant.” He further declared, “The truth of salvation is found solely in Scripture, which serves as the only standard for our life of faith.” Encouraging students to engage with the Word, he stated, “The Bible contains answers to all fundamental questions of life, so we must draw near to it and read it diligently.”

In addressing the proper attitude toward Scripture, Rev. Kim urged, “We must approach the Bible with reverence and respect, reading it with a heart willing to obey. It is essential to read prayerfully, attentively, and regularly. Moreover, we should make it a lifelong habit to continuously read and listen to God’s Word.” He also advised, “When listening to sermons, we must receive them not as the words of men but as the Word of God. The more we listen with a longing heart and in prayer, the greater the grace we receive.”

Rev. Kim passionately encouraged students and faculty to put Scripture into practice, leading them in a collective call to action: “Let us read the Bible! Let us listen to sermons attentively! Let us study the Scriptures! Let us memorize God’s Word! Let us meditate on the Word! Let us teach the Bible! Let us proclaim the Word!”

Concluding his message, Rev. Kim exhorted, “The house of faith that we are building must not be according to our own desires but according to God’s blueprint—His Word. We must live in accordance with the Bible at all times and in all places. May our faith be firmly established upon this truth.”

Through Rev. Kim’s powerful proclamation of God’s Word, students and faculty were deeply reminded of the significance of a faith-centered life rooted in Scripture. It was a precious time of renewed commitment to strengthening their faith upon the foundation of God’s Word.