scholarly journals Peranan Doa terhadap Pertumbuhan Iman Jemaat dimasa Pandemi Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-116
Author(s):  
Efraim da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Relationship With God ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Church

Abstrak: Tulisan ini secara spesifik mempaparkan bagaimana peran doa terhadap pertumbuhan iman jemaat di masa Pandemi. Topik ini diangkat karena dimasa pandemi, ibadah yang sifatnya menghadirkan massa yang banyak tentu gereja tidak leluasa melaksanakan kegiatan doa secara offline. Tulisan ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitis konseptual, yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan secara sistematis tentang peranan doa bagi pertumbuhan iman jemaat. Uraian pada topik mengemukakan bahwa doa adalah pintu gerbang untuk berkomunikasi dengan Allah.  Seorang yang berdoa tidak lagi hidup untuk dirinya sendiri dan oleh kekuatannya sendiri, melainkan ia menjalin relasi yang dekat dengan Allah. Yesus mengajarkan betapa doa bagian dari yang tak bisa dilupakan melalui teladan yang Ia berikan. Dengan berdoa akan menciptkan pertumbuhan bagi orang percaya terlebih di masa pandemi ini, doa memberikan ketenangan kepada orang-orang yang sedang berada dalam tekanan. Doa berperan menjaga stabilitas kerohanian orang percaya sekalipun keadaan Covid-19 membuat orang-orang berada pada pusaran kekuatiran.Abstract: This paper specifically presents how the role of prayer on the growth of the faith of the church in the pandemic period. This topic was raised because in the time of the pandemic, worship that is the nature of mass that many of course the church is not free to carry out prayer activities offline. This paper uses descriptive methods of conceptual analytical, which aims to systematically describe the role of prayer for the growth of the faith of the church. The description on the topic suggests that prayer is the gateway to communicating with God. A man who prays no longer lives for himself and by his own strength, but he establishes a close relationship with God. Jesus also taught us how prayer is part of the unforgettable through the example He gives. Praying will create growth for believers especially in this pandemic, Prayer gives peace to those who are under pressure. Prayer plays a role in maintaining the spiritual stability of believers even though the situation of Covid-19 makes people in a vortex of worry.

The Foundations of Aboriginal Spirituality and Healing from the Perspective of Rogier Vandersteene

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-291
Author(s):  
Earle H. Waugh
Keyword(s):  
Truth And Reconciliation Commission ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Reconciliation Commission ◽  
Truth And Reconciliation ◽  
Spiritual World ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Northern Alberta ◽  
The Church

In the light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), and the often troubling rush to judgment towards the missionaries by many today, it is well to pause and consider those individuals, flawed as they were, who saw deeper truths in Aboriginal culture than was acknowledged in their day. Consider one known as “Steentje, Little Stone,” in Belgium, and eventually as “Ka Miyohtwat – the good man” among his parishioners. Few Canadian missionaries have had the kind of impact that Roger Vandersteene had upon the Cree of Northern Alberta: he was accorded an extraordinary place in the religious terrain at a time when antagonism towards the role of the Church in residential schools was beginning to swell. This article summarizes some of the key points of his achievement, focusing purposely on his perceptions of his mission and the ramifications for understanding traditional Aboriginal spiritual values. He saw these values expressed most effectively in the close relationship between the spiritual world and the potential for wellness and healing.

scholarly journals The role of relationship in moral formation: An analysis of three tertiary theological education institutions in South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Kretzschmar ◽  
Ethel C. Tuckey
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Ethical Theory ◽  
Theological Education ◽  
Local Churches ◽  
Moral Formation ◽  
Relationship With God ◽  
Theological Institutions ◽  
Church And Society ◽  
The Church

This article investigates the teaching and practice of moral formation at three theological education institutions in South Africa. Morality is described in terms of relationship with God, with the self, with others in the church and society and with the environment. Many theological institutions, while acknowledging moral formation in their aims and teaching ethical theory, have difficulty developing and implementing a moral formation programme. The findings of the research suggest that the teaching and practice at the institutions that involve relationships are most effective for moral formation. Hence it is recommended that the institutions foster the students’ relationship with God, with themselves, with others and with the environment. Relational teaching methods and activities are most effective and ways of implementing them are explored, including developing partnerships with local churches.

scholarly journals Sharing in God�s surprise: The place and role of the Department of Science of Religion and Missiology at the University of Pretoria

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter G.J. Meiring
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Past ◽  
University Of Pretoria ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
African Context ◽  
Science Of Religion ◽  
The University ◽  
The Church

During the centenary year of the University of Pretoria (2008), the Department of Science of Religion and Missiology took stock of its activities during the past 55 years, since the first professor in Missiology, H.D.A. du Toit, was appointed. In his wake a number of missiologists followed � C.W.H. Boshoff, D. Crafford, P.G.J. Meiring, J.J. Kritzinger, P.J. van der Merwe, A.S. van Niekerk and C.J.P. Niemandt � each of whom has contributed to the formation of hundreds of ministers and missionaries, as well as to the development of missiology and science of religion in South Africa through their research and writings. In this article, the place of missiology among the other theological disciplines at the University of Pretoria is discussed, together with an analysis of the nature and the mandate of missiology and science of religion in South Africa in our day. This article discusses five specific challenges to missiology at the beginning of the third millennium, namely to maintain its theological �roots�; to operate in close relationship with the church; to focus on our African context; to concentrate on a relevant agenda; and to develop a responsible methodology. Attention is given to some of the more important publications by members of the Department.

scholarly journals Fostering Human Dignity Through Prayer

Lumen et Vita ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Kenney
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
Imago Dei ◽  
Political Climate ◽  
Relationship With God ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way

This paper examines the role of prayer, in the relationship between individuals and God, as expressive of human dignity. Humanity’s role within creation as ‘imago dei’ is most perfectly expressed and put into action through the prayer of the believer. The Incarnation is central to this claim, as through it Christ becomes the central model of life in the image and likeness of God for all humanity. In him one sees the life given over to continuous relationship with God, serving through his prayer at all times. Living out this relationship, which is most fully achieved through prayer, becomes a universal vocation, the goal of our lives, fulfilling our humanity and role within creation.In support of this view, this paper analyzes Hans Urs Von Balthasar’s Prayer. He roots his argument for pursuing prayer in the experience of the Son and presents it as the model through which we can be saved. Christ, through the Incarnation, becomes the recapitulator, the paradigmatic human who we are called to emulate and mirror. In our changing religious and political climate, there is a renewed need in the Church for Christians to pursue and live this vocation to prayer. Two scripture sources, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and Luke 11:8-10, offer instruction on the way we can fulfill our human dignity with prayer. Read together, they reveal two paths: prayer as service and prayer as a persistent act. The goal of our lives on earth and our fulfillment as imago dei is found in prayer as contemplation, service, and an unceasing relationship with God.

scholarly journals DINAMIKA KEHIDUPAN KAUM AGAMAWAN ANALISIS WACANA KRITIS NOVEL LA FAUTE DE L’ABB É MOURET KARYA ÉMILE ZOLA

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanafiah Azmi Dan Teguh Basuki
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Emile Zola ◽  
Second Empire ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Church ◽  
Educational Field ◽  
Economics And Politics

During the Second Empire, the development of educational field commenced the development inother fields, such as economics and politics. These could not be separated from the influence of theChurch which at that time had a close relationship with the State. The emergence of a new social class,Bourgeoisie, had changed the life style of the society which initially oriented from the Lord to secular.They wanted a freedom of life from the control of the Church. The dominant role of the Church at first,it gradually shifted along with increasing role of the new social class. This research discussed about thelife of the society during the Second Empire, represented by Émile Zola on the novel La Faute de l’AbbéMouret through the life of the clergyman. The problems which arised from himself (internal) and of thesurroundings (external), pushed the main character to leave his life in the Church and took off his statusas a clergyman.

scholarly journals Bimbingan Pastoral Kepada Kaum Muda Sebagai Upaya Peneguhan Iman Berdasarkan Ibrani 10:35

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Yenny Anita Pattinama
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Spiritual Guidance ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Relationship With God ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Church ◽  
People Today

Pemuda-pemudi adalah generasi ke depan dalam keluarga, gereja, dan bangsa. Pemuda-pemudi merupakan pondasi dan generasi penerus gereja yang harus dibina dengan baik. Masa depan gereja terletak pada generasi muda yang akan menggantikan para orang tua, untuk melanjutkan pelayanan dalam gereja sehingga gereja terus berkembang dengan baik. Namun, pemuda-pemudi zaman sekarang kurang memiliki ketaatan dan kesetiaan kepada Tuhan, sehingga dalam mempertahankan imannya kepada Tuhan Yesus sangat susah. Oleh karena kurangnya bimbingan rohani sebagai pondasi dalam kehidupan mereka untuk membentengi setiap godaan maupun tawaran dunia yang membuat iman mereka hilang. Orang tua dan gereja sangat berperan penting dalam pertumbuhan iman mereka. Jika pemuda-pemudi memiliki kerohanian yang baik, memiliki hubungan yang dekat denganTuhan, makaia juga pasti memiliki iman yang teguh dan dapat mempertahankan imannya di dalam Tuhan Yesus. Young people are the next generation in the family, church and nation. Young people are the foundation and the next generation of churches that must be nurtured well. The future of the church lies in the younger generation who will replace the parents, to continue the ministry in the church so that the church continues to thrive. However, young people today have less obedience and loyalty to God, so that in defending their faith in the Lord Jesus is very difficult. Because of the lack of spiritual guidance as a foundation in their lives to fortify every temptation or offer of the world that makes their faith lost. Parents and the church are very important in the growth of their faith. If young people have a good spirituality, have a close relationship with God, then he also must have firm faith and can maintain his faith in the Lord Jesus.

Daily Routine, Food and Faith. To Yu.F. Samarin’s Thesis on “Formalism” of the Church Life in the Pre-Petrine Period

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 268-279
Author(s):  
Abbot Vitaly Utkin
Keyword(s):  
Daily Routine ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
Political Aspect ◽  
Old Believers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Church Life ◽  
The Church

With reference to Yu. F. Samarin’s thesis on “Formalism” of the Church Life in the Pre-Petrine Period, the article examines the issue of the role of fasts, eating patterns and daily routine in general among most radical groups of Old Believers. The author of the article draws the conclusion that such conceptions were rooted in the Pre-Nikon Russian religious (monkish) traditions. The author pays special attention to the social and political aspect of the connection between food and payer for the Tsar in the context of the “spiritual Antichrist” teaching.

The Prophetic Voice of the Church in a Democratic South Africa – A Theological Reflection

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lufuluvhi Maria Mudimeli
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
The State ◽  
Black Liberation ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Black Liberation Theology ◽  
Prophetic Voice ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Church

This article is a reflection on the role and contribution of the church in a democratic South Africa. The involvement of the church in the struggle against apartheid is revisited briefly. The church has played a pivotal and prominent role in bringing about democracy by being a prophetic voice that could not be silenced even in the face of death. It is in this time of democracy when real transformation is needed to take its course in a realistic way, where the presence of the church has probably been latent and where it has assumed an observer status. A look is taken at the dilemmas facing the church. The church should not be bound and taken captive by any form of loyalty to any political organisation at the expense of the poor and the voiceless. A need for cooperation and partnership between the church and the state is crucial at this time. This paper strives to address the role of the church as a prophetic voice in a democratic South Africa. Radical economic transformation, inequality, corruption, and moral decadence—all these challenges hold the potential to thwart our young democracy and its ideals. Black liberation theology concepts are employed to explore how the church can become prophetically relevant in democracy. Suggestions are made about how the church and the state can best form partnerships. In avoiding taking only a critical stance, the church could fulfil its mandate “in season and out of season” and continue to be a prophetic voice on behalf of ordinary South Africans.

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