Missional Diakonia in Light of Luther’s Ethics of Vocation and Wichern’s Inner Mission: Toward the Recovery of Publicness in the Korean Church

Key Points

• Missional diakonia serves as a critical framework for church engagement with social issues, promoting a balance between faith and public service.
• Luther's ethics of vocation emphasize the believer's dual role of being righteous before God and serving neighbors in society, integrating faith with action.
• The integration of Wichern's inner mission reveals the necessity for church service and proclamation of the gospel to work hand in hand.
• This exploration highlights that the Korean church has a vital role in contributing to social responsibility and the common good.

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