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@article{ART001916858},
author={김희성},
title={“Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16},
journal={Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies},
issn={1229-0521},
year={2014},
volume={20},
number={3},
pages={13-43},
doi={10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13}

TY - JOUR
AU - 김희성
TI - “Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16
JO - Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies
PY - 2014
VL - 20
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society of Old Testament Studies
SP - 13
EP - 43
SN - 1229-0521
AB - This is a study of one of the most important values to offer a point of communication with the non-Christian world: Good Deeds. The focus of this paper is restricted to Matthew 5:13-16, and a synchronic assessment based on linguistic analyses and a diachronic assessment based on historical-critical analyses are employed. The syntactic structure of Matthew 5:13-16 reveals that Good Deeds are a Christian’s obligation that he has to reveal onto others as light with the goal of glorifying God. In the semantic analysis, the keyword “ergon” becomes a semantic field in which “Good Deeds” are emphasized to such a degree that they appear as major objective of Christ’s mission in appointing his people. Examined from a pragmatic standpoint, the dual combination of the indicative mood and the imperative mood in this passage constitutes a strong inducement of the reader to conduct Good Deeds. An editorial analysis reveals that the editing is focused on the beginning and end part of the passage on salt and light, and the emphasis is on the Christian’s obligation to conduct Good Deeds in order to glorify God. Taking into consideration the overall context of the sermon on the mount in which it is embedded, the passage reveals that those who will appear as sons of God at the end of days have to receive this title as reward through a life that resembles God, and prove themselves to be sons of God through love of their enemies. Within the context of the entire book of Matthew, Jesus’ personality, words and actions become the light, and his followers that receive this light are the light of the world. In a renewed world, they will operate as sources of light. All in all, Good Deeds are God’s commandments to realize his will and follow his words as passed on through the law as well as prophets. Good Deeds further actualize Jesus’ new commandment which he based on a reinterpretation of God’s law and the words of the prophets and can be summarized as love of God and love of your neighbors. Ultimately, Good Deeds are the means by which the world encounters the light of God. Good Deeds, thus, combine with “a better righteousness” which is a condition to enter the kingdom of God and become a path to salvation and also a way to lead people to God. Good Deeds alone appear as light to them and in turn, give glory to God. Hence, this is the only way for Christians to give glory to God and the most important biblical value to communicate with the non-Christian world.
KW - Good Deeds;glorifying God;major objective of Christ’s mission;a path to salvation;communication with the non-Christian world
DO - 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13
ER -

김희성. (2014). “Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16. Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, 20(3), 13-43.

김희성. 2014, "“Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16", Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, vol.20, no.3 pp.13-43. Available from: doi:10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13

김희성 "“Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 20.3 pp.13-43 (2014) : 13.

김희성. “Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16. 2014; 20(3), 13-43. Available from: doi:10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13

김희성. "“Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 20, no.3 (2014) : 13-43.doi: 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13

김희성. “Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16. Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, 20(3), 13-43. doi: 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13

김희성. “Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16. Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies. 2014; 20(3) 13-43. doi: 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13

김희성. “Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16. 2014; 20(3), 13-43. Available from: doi:10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13

김희성. "“Good Deeds” in Matthew 5:16" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 20, no.3 (2014) : 13-43.doi: 10.24333/jkots.2014.20.3.13