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Study of Ignatius of Anthioch’s Letter to the Epphesian in Ecumenical Church Today
Full text linkAbstract: GerejaChurch life is bound up in a sense of togetherness. All members of the Church are bound together in one family in the faith. This research focuses on examining the idea ofCoinonia (communion) initiated by Ignasius of Antioch. The primary source is taken from Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the church at Ephesus. Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the church at Ephesus is an entry point to understanding how the church at that time fellowshipped and united. It turns out that the challenge of unity has existed since ancient times, and continues to this day in different forms. This research uses text analysis methods. Excavating documents and writings from Ignasus Anthiokia as one of the Church Fathers needs to be explored to capture how post-apostolic post-apostolic post-apostolic ideology was understood and practiced. This article seeks to contribute to the exploration of the theme of koinonia initiated by the Church Fathers, and to draw out its relevance for the appreciation of communion today. The conclusion that can be drawn is how important it is to maintain a sense of unity in faith as a form of koinonia amidst today's current of individualism, while remaining open to a variety of thoughts. Keywords: Coinonia (togetherness), Ignatius of Antioch, Ephesus. People, Churc
Mindfulness from a Christian Perspective
Full text linkAbstract: Mindfulness has long been popular among psychologists and medical workers as the best answer to help people focus so they can avoid or prevent stress. Some Christians also practice mindfulness and make it part of their worship rituals. However, because it is considered identical to Buddhism and East religions, some believers refuse to practice this for fear of syncretism. Thus, this article explores to what extent believers could accept and practice mindfulness. This study used a qualitative method with a library approach. The writer collects data from various literature related to discussing and analyzing the topic. From the study, the writer concludes that although worldly mindfulness offers more positive aspects than negative ones, believers should avoid it and practice biblical mindfulness instead. The true Christian mindfulness centers on God and involves His words. Keywords: mindfulness, meditation, stress, happines
Biblical Review of The Church's Responsibility for Social Justice (Poverty) of Congregation Members
Full text linkAbstract: This study delves into the instrumental role of religious figures in tackling pressing global economic issues, particularly poverty and inequality. Employing a comprehensive literature review methodology, the research illuminates the profound impact of religious teachings on economic behaviors and scrutinizes the endeavors of religious figures in alleviating socioeconomic imbalances. The narrative is enriched with compelling examples of successful initiatives spearheaded by figures such as Mother Teresa and Abdul Sattar Edhi, underscoring the tangible positive outcomes of religious involvement. The conclusion emphatically underscores the indispensable role of religious figures in amplifying awareness, rallying support, and executing impactful social programs to forge a more equitable and prosperous societal landscape.Keywords: Economic Issues, Inequality, Poverty, Religious Figures
John Calvin's Perspective on Church Unity and Its Implementation in Church Denominations in Ciranjang Sub-district
Full text linkJohn Calvin viewed the unity of the church not based on church doctrine and background, but rather as one church, one faith, one God, a confession of the Apostles' faith and hope and love. The unity between churches is evident in agreements in the field of faith and Church order and in actions to unite and reconcile people in seeking solutions to social problems. The church must be united in this effort so that the Christian witness is truly authoritative. However, the development of a world that is so complex that it has resulted in the emergence of many church sects, differences in theological views, differences in understanding of the contents of the Bible, and the emergence of church egoism have become problems for uniting churches. This also happens in churches in Ciranjang, such as social friction, social jealousy, claims about the truth of the Bible, vilifying each other, considering their doctrine to be the most correct, inviting congregations to change sects, and so on. These incidents made the church seem closed and unwilling to mingle with other churches so ecumenical church programs to strengthen church unity were difficult to implement. The method used in this research is qualitative. The research results show that Calvin's concept is implemented in churches through the resilience of church leaders, congregational renewal, and restoration of relationships between churches. Unifying differences in the ecumenical movement is the key to achieving perfection in Christ the Head of the Church
Exploring the Intersection of Christian Theology and Ikigai: Implications for Vocational Ministry and Faith Formation
Full text linkIntegrating the concept of Ikigai from the Japanese tradition with Christian theology in the context of vocational ministry and faith formation emphasizes the balance between passion, profession, mission, and vocation. Ikigai strengthens the internalization of Christian values in everyday life, especially in work and ministry. In the era of globalization and secularization, the fragmentation of values is a challenge that makes it difficult for many Christians to align their spiritual calling with the demands of modern and professional life. Ikigai offers a holistic approach that unites spiritual and worldly aspects, giving new meaning to work to fulfill the divine calling. By applying Ikigai in Christian religious education, individuals can find a balance between work, faith, and service to others. This helps people live a more meaningful life calling and strengthens their commitment to the faith and mission that God has set so that professional and spiritual lives support each other
Do Justice, Love Kindness, and Walk Humbly with God as A Form of True Worship: A Reading of Micah 6:8
Full text linkAbstract: Abstract: This paper examines the meaning of true worship according to Micah 6:8. A socio-historical analysis and linguistic criticism of Micah 6:8 highlights the three important elements needed to gain access to God namely “to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God.†Hence, Micah 6:8 functions a warning that our religious ritual life must go hand in hand with our ethical responsibilities. The church as a community needs to be grounded in this theological foundation and embrace the understanding that true worship is not only celebrated through our vertical relationship with God, but also manifested through horizontal relationships with others. We can do this by reaching out to those who are economically, socially, culturally, and politically vulnerable; and live in harmony and peace within the community and with all of creation Keywords: justice, love kindness, ritual, solidarity, worshi
Johann Baptist Metz's Approach to the Church Secularity: A Theology of Connection
Full text linkAbstract: This research examines the changing landscape of Christian life. Today, Christians are at a crossroads where one path offers comfort, a world sheltered from the tumultuous secular world's complexities. The other path invites Christians to engage in the secular world, transcend selfishness, and face its challenges in the public arena. This research aims to strengthen the Church's understanding of divine calling and purpose in secular society. This research uses a qualitative descriptive methodology investigation to explore the theological work of Johann Baptist Metz. This research starts from Metz's existential thought, which views the present as the Church's eschatological time. This study explores Metz's concept of Christian time, its profound implications for eschatological ideas, and reveals its relevance in the modern context. Thematic analysis, the foundation of qualitative research, distills and presents research findings. Research findings show that Metz views the importance of the human-God relationship as the basis for the existence of the Church. The Church is an interconnected entity. This relational dimension becomes the identity of the Church. Just as the Incarnation of Christ marked the entry of the Divine into human history to establish a deep relationship, the Church stands as the eternal embodiment of Christ's presence in the world. It serves as a channel for the ongoing encounter between God and humanity, placing itself at the intersection of the sacred and the secular. The Church's Christian eschatological experience finds expression in grassroots mission work, where compassion for the poor and marginalized is paramount. The Church's willingness to adapt and develop its theological perspective reflects its unwavering commitment to facing the challenges of the contemporary world, thereby becoming a beacon of empowerment and life transformation
Menimbang Makna Sophrosyne bagi Masalah Fanatisme di Era Informatika
Full text linkAbstract: The article explores polarization in the era of social media that caused someone to be trapped in extreme fanaticism. In the first and second sections, the article will discuss the fanaticism phenomenon and how the informatics era amplifies someone to be trapped in extreme fanaticism. The third section of the article will discuss and reflect on sophrosyne's concept as a virtue in encouraging someone to be aware of the tendency of extreme fanaticism in the Informatics Era. The article posits sophrosyne as a virtue that is fruitful in encouraging people to be aware of the tendency to fall into extreme fanaticism in the Informatics Era. Keywords: Fanaticism, Sophrosyne, Polarization Abstrak: Artikel ini mengeksplorasi mengenai polarisasi di media sosial yang dapat menyebabkan seseorang dimungkinkan terjebak pada fanatisme ekstrem. Guna mengeksplorasi hal tersebut, artikel ini dibagi menjadi tiga bagian. Bagian pertama dan kedua dari artikel ini membahas mengenai fenomena fanatisme dan bagaimana laju perkembangan informasi memperkuat kecenderungan tersebut. Bagian ketiga dari artikel ini mengeksplorasi dan merefleksikan konsep keugaharian (sophrosyne) Platon sebagai nilai keutamaan dalam mendorong seseorang untuk mawas diri dalam mewaspadai kecenderungan jatuh dalam fanatisme ekstrem di era laju perkembangan informasi. Artikel ini menempatkan makna sophrosyne sebagai kebajikan yang bermanfaat dalam mendorong seseorang untuk mewaspadai kecenderungan untuk jatuh ke dalam fanatisme ekstrem di era informatika. Kata Kunci: fanatisme, keugaharian, polarisas
William James' Concept of Religion: An Empirical Theory and Its Implementation in the Religious Context of Indonesia
Full text linkAbstract: The purpose of writing this article is to analyze the concept of religion from the perspective of William James. This paper refers to James's framework of thinking about the way of religion and its urgency for religions that are adhered to by humans. As explained by James that being a religious person means belief in an invisible order that really exists, so that it produces a real effect in the world. The method used in this research is literature study which refers to references related to the topic raised. In this study, researchers found that the concept of William James can be implemented in Indonesia because it opens the framework of the Indonesian people's thinking about the way of religion through experience, knowledge, moral awareness and acceptance that leads to peace. Keywords: priest, single, church, ministry, vocation The Concept of Religion, Empirical Theory, William James
The Lero Batsir Rite as a Learning Media for Christian Religious Education in One Roof Junior High School of Wermatang,Tanimbar Islands Regency
Full text linkAbstract: The ritual process of Lero Batsir actions carried out is a rite as a layer of society which will assume that lero batsir will directly have a mechanism which will be able to provide rain which during the dry season and will directly assume the use of being able to fertilize various types plants, but on the other hand lero batsir has the advantage of being able to directly protect all layers of society who are in one area, in this case, the village. This research used a qualitative descriptive method. The results found in this research are that PAK (Christian Religious Education) can have a role in providing a deep understanding related to the concept of nature which is the result of God's creation and work which must be interpreted as God's grace to every human being. Another thing that needs to be interpreted is that there is a sense of acknowledegment or dependence on God as the source of life. Media are all physical tools that can present messages and stimulate students to learn. The process of the Lero Batsir rite which will be carried out by all levels of society in Wermatang Village to be used as Local Culture-based PAK Learning Media, especially at One Roof Junior High School of Wermatang. Keywords: Lero Batsir Rites, PAK Learning Media, Local Wisdo