scholarly journals Biblical Versus Hadith - Questioning Interpretation Authority in The Quran: A Reformist Translation

2018 ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Helmi Yudha
Keyword(s):  
Social Issues ◽  
Word Of God ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The Right

This paper explains Edip Yüksel's view of the Qur'an, the Bible and the Hadith. He set(s) up a hierarchy of authority of the holy scriptures as a land point. The Qur'an stands at the highest level of the hierarchy because it is the most authentic word of God; there is no contradiction within; it is revealed for all humanity; and is the Final Testament. The second rank is the Bible which is still be considered as God's authority over mankind, however with some contradictory messages. There is the Hadith in the last place, a level of manmade works, because it does not have Gods authority. Moreover, it is very contradictory. In an attempt to interpret the Quran, he propose(s) the realization of justice, unity and peace over mankind. For the sake of achieving those goals, the Christian scriptures are cross-referenced with the Qur'an either using direct, indirect, and referral method. The selected topics can be grouped into four kinds; theology, law, social issues, and stories. The functions of Biblical use in tafsir were to complement, to compare, and even to criticize the Bible itself. 'Critical,' is the right word to describe Edip's attitude toward the Bible.

scholarly journals Dasar pengajaran Apologetika dalam pendidikan agama kristen

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fransiska Sanda Ewanan
Keyword(s):  
Christian Education ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Word Of God ◽  
Apostle Paul ◽  
Existence Of God ◽  
The Bible ◽  
God's Word ◽  
The Right ◽  
Correct Understanding

Christian religious education is a learning effort made to learn about the truth of God's Word. Where in every material that is taught there are things that are based on it so that it can be used as guidelines and well explained. In everyday life we are often asked questions, which make us keep trying to give the right answer so that someone who asks can be satisfied with what we have answered, besides that we will keep trying to find things that underlie the answers we give. And this is the same as our faith in our Lord. Therefore, in the process of teaching Christian education, we are taught to be able to defend our faith regarding the Word of God, so that when someone asks us, we can provide a correct understanding or what is called apologetics. And this Apologetic teaching is based on the Bible through the story of the apostle Paul's ministry which was very bold in preaching the existence of God. Where the Apostle Paul often made apologetics or his defense by using speech

scholarly journals Hermeneutiek, Schriftgezag en Triniteit

1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Wentsel
Keyword(s):  
Holy Spirit ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Of Christ ◽  
Word Of God ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Triune God ◽  
The Holy Spirit ◽  
Specific Meaning ◽  
The Right

Hermeneutics, the authority of Scripture and the Trinity of God In order to evaluate a scholarly theological publication any student has to be conversant with the philosophical, confessional and social-contextual suppositions (prejudices, apriori’s, the so-called “glasses”) forming the background and frame of interpretation as applied by the author. The presence of suppositions is sometimes predominate and clear, sometimes subordinate and hidden. H. Berkhof for instance, applies at least six sets of apriori’s in his interpretation of the Bible (see Christelijk geloof – 1973). Underlying the use of these interpretative “glasses” a student has to locate the deepest religious source, the point of departure. Apriori’s can, however, be bad and good. The author of this article is convinced of the necessity of applying at least twelve suppositions in the interpretation of the Bible. In this article the following suppositions will thus be stressed: (1) The Bible is considered as the book of Gods revelation. (2) The fact that the Holy Spirit inspired prophets, apostles, evangelists and collectors (= theopneustia) is supported. (3) The term “Word of God” has a specific meaning as Logos of creation, prophecy, commandment, gospel and so on. (4) The supposition that the Bible is the book of God’s covenant implies that the berit is uniting all the different books and all loci of the Christian faith. (5) In order to interpret the Bible in a just way it is necessary to be reborn. (6) The right balance between the value of the Old and the New Testament should be upheld. It should also be confessed that Jahweh (= He is present for us) is the triune God. (7) The normativity of the whole Bible should be acknowledged in relation to the main contours of God’s revelation (and not only in isolated texts) and even in relation to changing cultural background of the Pésachfeast, the sacrifice-torah and the structure of the covenant. (9) In our interpretation of the Bible we should be on the alert for influences of the devil in opposition to the Holy Spirit. (10) For twenty centuries we have already been members of the Church, the body of Christ. Individualism within the body of Christ can thus imply an underestimation of the work of the Holy Spirit. (11) We remain one Ekklèsia and must listen to the interpretation of the Bible by all churches. (12) The Lord is king over all domains and spheres of life. He also reigns over (leaders of) political, educational and societal-structural affairs, as well as over heads of industry.

Imitating Jesus: reading the Eternal Word

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-345
Author(s):  
Ian Markham
Keyword(s):  
Word Of God ◽  
Christian Doctrine ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Primary Word ◽  
The Right

For the six years I was at Hartford Seminary (which is one-third Muslim), I had the enjoyable challenge of teaching Christian doctrine to Muslims. I have lost count of the number of conversations I have with Muslims who invite me to compare the Bible and the Qur'an and admit that the Qur'an looks much more like the Word of God than the Bible. In every case, I would push back and insist that they are not comparing like with like. For Christians, the primary Word of God is the Eternal Word – the Word made flesh in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. In fact, I would explain the right way to compare the Qur'an is not with the Bible but with the Eternal Word made flesh. The incarnation is the Christian equivalent of the Qur'an. And perhaps it is better to see the Bible as closer to the Hadith. At this point, the same question is asked: ‘but how is it possible to read a life?’

scholarly journals Ubuntu, koinonia and diakonia, a way to reconciliation in South Africa?

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gert Breed ◽  
Kwena Semenya
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Large Percentage ◽  
Word Of God ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Common Culture ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
The Right

This article seeks to contribute to the process of reconciliation in South Africa. This is achieved by firstly exploring the meaning of ubuntu as a common culture or religion under a large percentage of South Africa’s people over the borders of language and other cultural values. In the second part of the article two concepts that play a major role in Christianity are explored, namely koinonia and diakonia. Again a large percentage of South Africans believe that the Bible is the Word of God in which the right way of living is described. A comparison is made between the core values of ubuntu and the way of living that emerges from the use of the two concepts of koinonia and diakonia in the New Testament. A way that can contribute to reconciliation is suggested from this comparison.

The Exposition Of Holy Scripture

1948 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-47
Author(s):  
G. S. Hendry
Keyword(s):  
Word Of God ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Ministry Of The Word ◽  
The Right ◽  
And Function ◽  
Right Order ◽  
Public Worship

There is an old custom which is to be observed in all proper churches: at the beginning of public worship the Bible is solemnly carried in and laid upon the pulpit—and then the minister follows. This is the right order of precedence; for the minister, as his name indicates, is but the servant, minister verbi divini; and it is fitting that the servant should follow the master. Further, to make his servitude more evident, the minister wears a livery. It is true, he may be a master of his servile craft, he may be called a doctor, and he may take it upon himself to wear the appropriate badges of proficiency. But his position remains essentially that of a servant whose office it is to attend upon his master, to make way for him, to do his behests.This little bit of familiar ceremony enshrines essential truth, and it may well form the starting-point of our consideration of the scope and function of the ministry of the Word of God.

Conclusion: The Bible Human and Divine

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jetze Touber
Keyword(s):  
Word Of God ◽  
Biblical Criticism ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Contested Terrain ◽  
Public Church

The conclusion recapitulates the variegated dynamics at play in the interpretation and use of the Bible in the Dutch Public Church when Spinoza articulated his biblical criticism. Spinoza’s Tractatus theologico-politicus did not suddenly open the eyes of his contemporaries to the technical and philosophical problems of identifying a text with the Word of God. Rather it arrived at an extremely delicate moment, when forces from various directions were already contesting one another over the authority to interpret Scripture in their own ways. These forces had their own momentum when refuting Spinoza’s outlandish appeal to biblical philology, and responded in turn to one another inlight of the new reality. In result, by 1700 the space allowed for exegetical variety within the doctrinal enclosure of the Public Church had gradually widened, but it remained a contested terrain where innovations were easily considered, or branded, harmful to ecclesiastical unity.

To Network or Not to Network

2021 ◽  
Vol 101 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 376-398
Author(s):  
Nigel Smith
Keyword(s):  
Seventeenth Century ◽  
Holy Spirit ◽  
Word Of God ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Literal Truth ◽  
Literary Art ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This article contrasts hostility toward visual and literary art in English radical Puritanism before the late seventeenth century with the central role of art for Dutch Mennonites, many involved in the commercial prosperity of Amsterdam. Both 1620s Mennonites and 1650s–1660s Quakers debated the relationship between literal truth of the Bible and claims for the power of a personally felt Holy Spirit. This was the intra-Mennonite “Two-Word Dispute,” and for Quakers an opportunity to attack Puritans who argued that the Bible was literally the Word of God, not the “light within.” Mennonites like Jan Theunisz and Quakers like Samuel Fisher made extensive use of learning, festive subversion and poetry. Texts from the earlier dispute were republished in order to traduce the Quakers when they came to Amsterdam in the 1650s and discovered openness to conversation but not conversion.

Konsep Memilih Pasangan Hidup Menurut 2 Korintus 6:14-15 Dan Aplikasinya Terhadap Pencegahan Perkawinan Beda AgamaKonsep Memilih Pasangan Hidup Menurut 2 Korintus 6:14-15 Dan Aplikasinya Terhadap Pencegahan Perkawinan Beda Agama

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Candra Gunawan Marisi
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Apostle Paul ◽  
2 Corinthians ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The Family ◽  
Patterns Of Behavior ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
The Right

The concept of choosing a life partner for young people today needs more attention. Incorrect selection will lead them to circumstances and family situations that are certainly not based on the Word of God. The planting of children's faith must begin at an early age so that it can become a guide for them when they grow up and start thinking about family life. The basics and criteria in choosing a marriage partner according to Christian teachings must be planted in children so that wherever they are or whatever environment they are in, they are still able to hold and have a principle of choosing the right life partner according to the Bible. , The family is a fellowship consisting of people who are bound by each other by the most close ties of blood and social relations. How a child grows into adulthood is influenced by the family. Parents must be good models of Christian faith in order to be effective role models for the internalization of Christian belief systems, values and patterns of behavior. Parents must first live in truth in order to be a model of faith for children, in 2 Corinthians 6: 14-15. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Corinthians about a spouse because there were believers there who had a spouse who did not believe in Jesus. The Apostle Paul also said that no similarities could be found through marriage that did not worship the same God.

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