Evangelikal: Jurnal Teologi Injili dan Pembinaan Warga Jemaat
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Understanding prayer in the light of Ephesians 3:12-21 to experience God’s love: An ethnoscopic analysis approach
No full textPrayer is a spiritual bridge that connects humans with God, becoming a means for humans to express the deepest longings of their hearts. This study explores the meaning of prayer and the depth of God’s love through the lens of Ephesians 3:12-21, using an endoscopic analysis approach to uncover hidden layers of meaning. The findings are that a diverse culture of prayer colours the prayer practices of Christians, reflecting multicultural diversity and prayer can unite diversity because of the oneness of God. Prayer is a deeply personal expression of the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit as a unity for His people to experience the fullness of God. The implication for world missions is the role of prayer as a bridge of communication for others to bring unbelievers to God and experience the person of God. Education contributes to the spiritual growth of students and educators by enlightening the nation\u27s life and knowing God and His will
Digital Culture and Its Impact on New Testament Interpretations and Religious Practices
Full text linkMany aspects of life, including religious ideas and rituals, have been profoundly shaped by technology. It has affected how members of different faith communities interact and commune with God. These days, digital channels act as forums for conversations that could influence religious perspective. Here, the term "digital culture" describes technologically driven social interactions including social media, websites, and easy information access. This study is a quantitative study aimed at investigating the relationship between religious customs and the cultural changes brought about by digitization. Data was collected from 36 respondents by using a questionnaire. The results draw attention to the complicated relationship in modern culture between faith and technology. In Christian communities today, effective communication calls not just for sharing knowledge but also interacting with digital resources. Christians\u27 practice of their faith has evolved with the availability of online worship events and prayer meetings. The findings also underline the need of mutual support—both psychological and financial—through trying circumstances. Christians have additional means to study scriptures and participate in worship because to increasing digital resources
Mepopoidulu: The encounter of the Bible with the Bada tribes in Poso, Indonesia
No full textMepopoidulu is a significant cultural practice among the Bada people in Poso, Indonesia, reflecting deep social and spiritual values. This study aimed to examine how Mepopoidulu could be theologically contextualised through the approaches of “Faithful Contextualization” and “Global Contextualization.” The research employed a qualitative, descriptive method with contextual hermeneutics to analyse five core components of the tradition. The findings indicated that values such as the sanctity of life, marital holiness, social ethics, gratitude, and restorative justice, embedded in Mepopoidulu, aligned with a Christian worldview. The study contributed to the discourse on indigenous contextual theology by proposing Mepopoidulu as a medium for gospel communication that remains faithful to Scripture while embracing cultural integrity
Shalom as a Theological Foundation for Reconciliation: Implications for Christian Leadership in Contemporary Indonesian Society
No full textMulti-faceted problems require diverse, creative responses from the church and Christian leaders. Deeper theological engagement is necessary to facilitate the work of reconciliation. This article explores in depth the concept of shalom and its theological reflections in the work of reconciliation. To analyze and address this issue, the researcher employed an appreciative inquiry approach, emphasizing that theology must be developed appreciatively, highlighting not only redemptive theology but also creation theology. The study was conducted in two stages: first, an exploration of the meaning of shalom from a biblical perspective; and second, the construction of theological reflections. The findings of this study are threefold. First, theological reflection on shalom leads the church to view Jesus as the ultimate source of shalom. Therefore, the church is called to strengthen the vertical relationship of its members with God. Second, the church’s concrete actions in the world must be grounded in the values of shalom rather than merely humanitarian agendas. This foundation is rooted in both redemptive and creation theology, working hand in hand to call the church toward restoring human relationships and the created order. Third, the ultimate goal of a shalom community is the realization of justice, love, reconciliation, and hope for the future
Mission-Church Type for College Students: A Qualitative Research on Contextual Ministry in Urban Setting
No full textYogyakarta, the designated research locus, is recognized as a leading student city, with a substantial academic community consisting of hundreds of universities and hundreds of thousands of students from various geographical locations throughout Indonesia. This condition gives rise to various social dynamics that must be addressed in relation to urgent spiritual issues. The students, who are new adults (18-25 years old) and the subjects of this study, often face a variety of social, emotional, and spiritual challenges associated with this age group\u27s high rate of release in activities and communities of faith. As a result, there is an emerging need to provide related services that prioritize outreach to students, especially in the context of urban settings. This study uses a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach to examine the phenomenon of religious practice in a local church in Yogyakarta that has shown the capacity to develop socialization services for young people. The findings of this study show the importance of understanding the cognitive, social, and emotional development aspects of students as young adults. The personal perceptions and experiences of the study respondents highlighted the needs addressed during their involvement in the faith communities studied. These findings were then formulated into a mission-church-type model for reaching students in urban contexts. The model is based on the following: the adoption of an inclusive community model, the provision of dynamic discipleship, the delivery of relevant teaching, and the implementation of empowerment services
Why Infusion of Virtue Matters? A Study on Thomas Aquinas’s Virtues in a Person’s Ethical Decision
No full textIn this article, I discuss the importance of St. Thomas Aquinas’s infused virtue in living an ethical Christian life, a critical element of church formation. The research question in this article answered the importance of infused virtue in understanding the goodness of a person\u27s moral life as a church member. The method used in this article is a literature study that focuses on the work of Thomas on acquired and infused virtue ethics. Thomas’s virtue ethics is demonstrated to be a complete set of ethics, that does not only focus on acquired ethics. Moral and intellectual virtues are not enough for human beings to achieve the proper purpose of their life by themselves. Therefore, human beings need the infusion of virtues as a part of God’s grace that will elevate their understanding of God’s universal moral order. There are three parts to this article, in the first part of the article, I present a critique of the belief that Christian ethics should rely only on habit as something that can be acquired through practice. In the second part of the article, I discuss Thomas’s virtue ethics by briefly introducing his concept of natural law and its relation to virtue. In the last part of this article, I provide a conclusion on why I think infused virtue matters
A Theological Review of the Practice of Abortion among Unmarried Women in India
Full text linkIn 2022, the Supreme Court of India has legalized abortion for all women, regardless of marital status. Consequently, all women in India are free to terminate their pregnancy without having to face a legal case. This decision is a breakthrough for new laws in India, including the issue of upholding women\u27s rights. Even so, the act of arbitrary abortion is contrary to morals and Bible teachings. This article aims to discuss the legalization of abortion carried out by the Indian government from a biblical theology perspective by using a literature review approach. The findings of this research indicate that legalizing abortion through legislation is contrary to the biblical principle of the right to life. The government must guard abortion cases not only from political and socio-economic roles but also from religious beliefs and provide good sex education and a healthy environment for its people to suppress unwanted abortions. The role of parents in educating children and the role of the church in maturing the faith of the younger generation can prevent free sex and unsafe abortion in India. The contribution of this research is related to abortion, the right to life of the fetus, women\u27s rights, sex education for the younger generation, parenting and government law
Embracing Psychology for Theology: The Role of Developmental Theories in Christian Spiritual Formation
Full text linkSpiritual formation is a critical component in faith development toward Christlikeness. When the Christians are no longer growing, they are actively dying. Therefore, various efforts need to be made to help Christians grow. However, many spiritual formation efforts are still segregated, fragmented, or isolated from other discourses. This approach tends to focus only on the spiritual dimension and ignores that an individual has complex dimensions that cannot be separated from one another. To realize a more holistic spiritual formation, this article explores some developmental psychological theories to find approaches that might help to nurture the faith of believers holistically. The research method employed for this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection was done by library research on various developmental theories from various developmentalists. From the results of the investigation, the author found different insights to realize more effective spiritual formation, namely by involving the community as a social context, taking into account every human dimension, giving space to the process, accommodating the nature of spiritual growth as multi-faceted and multi-directional, and presenting various experiences in the process of forming spiritual disciplines
Corporate Compassion: Analyzing John 15:9-17 through a Socio-Rhetorical Perspective
Full text linkThis research delved into the intricate facets of workplace spirituality within the contemporary context, specifically addressing labor challenges in Indonesia. The study employed socio-rhetorical analysis, anchored in John\u27s theology from chapter 15:9-17, to explore the theological and practical dimensions of spirituality in the workplace. Selected sources from prominent databases underpinned the socio-rhetorical analysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject. The findings underscored that implementing spirituality in the workplace, particularly from a Christian perspective, could foster inclusivity, harmony, and organizational efficiency. Effective communication and respect for diverse beliefs emerged as pivotal factors in ensuring universal understanding and embrace of workplace spirituality. The research contributed nuanced insights into the intersection of theology and practice, offering implications for theory and application in contemporary workplaces. It concluded that workplace spirituality, rooted in John\u27s theology, possessed transformative potential, infusing workplaces with transcendent purpose, nurturing harmonious relationships, and cultivating effective leadership. The implications of this study extended to the broader discourse on spirituality in organizational contexts, enriching the understanding of the role of faith and theology in shaping the modern workplace, especially in the unique socio-cultural landscape of Indonesia
DAMAI Model as a Prototype of Religious Moderation
Full text linkThe first principle of Pancasila states that Indonesia as a nation that believes in God Almighty. Although Indonesia is officially secular, it is a diverse nation in terms of culture and religion. This diversity presents the possibility of disputes arising from religious matters in different areas. This article emphasizes how elements like the politicization of religion, exclusivism, and identity politics may lead to religious insecurity. The use of the DAMAI paradigm (Dialogue, Adaptation, Mediation, Accommodation, Integration) to build religious moderation in the context of Christian theological education in Papua is also covered in this article. Descriptive qualitative research methodology is employed in this study. Forty participants—representing staff, instructors, and students—were interviewed, and observations were made in order to gather data. The study’s findings demonstrate the high degree of DAMAI model application at Sentani State Protestant Christian College (STAKPN Sentani), with scores ranging from 80% to 99% for indicators including Communication, Justice, Love, Security, and Innovation. The DAMAI paradigm is presented in this article to foster inclusive and peaceful religious moderation in Papua while shedding light on the challenges related to religious moderation in Christian theological education settings