Homiletikai tűnődések a Jelenések könyve 5,1–7 kapcsán

Homiletical Reflections on the Book of Revelation 5:1–7. The passage mentioned in the title bears several motifs and style characteristics of the apocalyptic literature. One of the many difficulties dealing with the text is that such motifs convey the message (Kerygma) in apocalyptic coded language. Therefore, this study seeks to study the biblical text from the aspect of homiletics. It endeavours to provide some guidepost for preaching and to unfold the messages that are relevant for today’s listeners in the church. It addresses several significant topics such as God’s rule, Christ’s (the Lamb slain) mandate, stepping on the throne, the judgement about the earthly power, and the interpretation of human history in the light of divine rule. Keywords: apocalyptic, Book of Revelation, history, God’s omnipotence, the stepping in the throne of the Lamb

Hermon-Taylor: M. paratuberculosis and Crohn’s Disease—The Book of Revelation According to John

Professor John Hermon-Taylor recently passed away on 16 October 2021 [...]

Sudah rubuh Babel! - Teologi Yawis Ben, api asing, Talmud dan implikasi eskatologisnya

One of the questions that often arises in end-time seminars is the verse in the Book of Revelation that says Babylon will fall (Rev. 18: 10,21). How should you interpret the text? The author proposes that the fall of Babylon has both literal and figurative significance, and has clear eschatological significance as will be explained later. === Salah satu pertanyaan yang kerap muncul dalam seminar-seminar akhir zaman, adalah mengenai ayat dalam Wahyu yang mengatakan bahwa Babel akan jatuh (Why. 18:10,21). Bagaimana sebaiknya memaknai teks tersebut? Penulis mengajukan pendapat bahwa jatuhnya Babel memiliki makna literal dan figuratif sekaligus, dan memiliki signifikansi eskatologis yang jelas seperti yang akan dijelaskan nanti.

Jeremiah and His Prophecies in the New Testament

This chapter examines the various modes of reference to Jeremiah in the writings of the New Testament. It begins with an investigation of the three explicit references to the prophet Jeremiah in the Gospel of Matthew before expanding the discussion to examine various allusions to the content of Jeremiah’s prophecies in the four canonical gospels. The study will then consider the contribution of Jeremiah to Paul’s understanding of his apostolic ministry and also focus on the influence of the Jeremianic concept of “new covenant” on the understanding of the salvific significance of Christ both in Paul’s letters and in the epistle to the Hebrews. It concludes with an exploration of the various ways in which Jeremiah’s prophecies are employed in the book of Revelation, including the oracles of judgment against Babylon.

Respon Teologis Terhadap Dampak Pandemik Coronaviruses Disease 2019

The coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic has had a huge impact on human life. This study highlights how the theological response to the impact caused by covid-19, both in the context of religious and economic rituals. The method used by the researcher is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. The results of the description in this article suggest that the covid-19 pandemic has caused all global communities and various aspects to be seriously affected by this outbreak, In this outbreak, the world economy has slumped, many people have died due to covid-19, and the space for religious rituals has been restricted. In the context of Christian theology, this pandemic can be indicated as the fulfillment of Bible prophecy as John's prophecy in the book of Revelation. Theologically, this plague is a punishment for humans who are willing to exploit nature. This epidemic is also a form of God's warning in the midst of increasingly corrupted human morality, which eases sinful acts without heeding the truth of God's word. This study concludes that the theological response to the covid-19 pandemic is to be more vigilant spiritually and build a life that glorifies God.