Christian Faith View On Mid-Brain Activation System And Its Impact On The Spirituality Of Children Aged 6 To 12 Years Old In Surabaya

God created humans as the most special creation compared to His other creations. Human intelligence is caused by one organ which, although small in size, has a very vital role, namely the brain. Advances in knowledge and technology have encouraged scientists to try solving the mysteries of the brain. Many studies have focused on the right brain and left brain, or to balance the right brain and left brain. But in recent years, there has been a training/self-development institute who stated that they had found a way to balance the right and left brain, namely by activating the midbrain. This midbrain activation method is aimed at children aged 5-15 years because it is considered that children at this age are more easily activated in a very short time through a computer.The method used in writing this work is a Literature Study that contains various information on matters related to the topic of discussion. In addition to using literature, writing will be complemented by field research, using a Check List to interview respondents. The research approach used are qualitative and quantitative approach. A The qualitative approach obtains data regarding respondent's experiences. This writing has the aim of finding ( knowing ) whether the Midbrain Activation system is in accordance with God's Word or against God's Word; to open the horizons of parents, congregations and even readers of this paper, especially those with children, so that they can be more careful in choosing training for their children.

Exposition Of Nehemiah's Leadership Model: A Spiritual and Transformational Leadership Approach

Many world leadership motivators use the Bible's principles and apply them in the secular area, and they are very successful. Ironically, when Christians want to emulate that success and reuse those principles in spiritual leadership of the church, it turns out that in the process of 're-use' and 're-pack' someone has been eliminated, Christ is no longer be the center of that leadership. This article aims to present an exposition of Nehemiah's leadership model, conduct a comparative analysis based on spiritual leadership and transformational leadership theory, then synthesize according to theological context and its current application concepts based on the worldview Christian. The results of the research are expected to be an inspiration for the Christian leadership holistically.

Principles of Salvation undertaken according to Bible

Various polemics about the concept of salvation confuse God's people. The polemic intended is the difference in understanding of what salvation that can be or cannot be achieved. The problems are not only issues in the world of theology but are also developing in churches in Indonesia. So the concept of salvation developed no longer lies in the Bible but lies in the dogmatics of each church. It must be realized that the Christian faith stands on the basis of the Bible, so the Bible must answer every doctrinal problem. Therefore in this article will provide answers to the polemics of the concept of salvation according to the Bible. This research uses exegesis methodology. The main purpose of this writing is to convince God's people to understand the Bible comprehensively and to understand every concept of Salvation subjectively.

The Impact Of Organizational Commitment On The Membership Growth In FGBMFI Chapter In East Java Region 1 In Surabaya

The title of The Impact of Organizational Commitment on The Membership Growth in FGBMFI Chapter in East Java Region 1 in Surabaya, was chosen by the author in this research study. The author wants to know whether the organizational commitment can increase the membership growth, especially in FGBMFI Chapter in East Java Region 1 in Surabaya. Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis, t-test and analysis of variance are used as the methods of analysis in this matter. Descriptive analysis was conducted to analyze the growth rate of members in FGBMFI Chapter in East Java Region 1 in Surabaya according to demographic groups. It turns out that organizational commitment has an influence, which is 39.4%, on the member growth in FGBMFI Chapter in East Java Region 1 in Surabaya.

A Lexical Analysis of Zechariah 6:1-8

Zechariah 1:1-6 summarizes a speech to the people that reports the failure of the previous generations to heed the message of the prophets who God has sent while successfully challenging the current generation to turn to YHWH. The eight visions of the second block (1:7-6:15) share common compositional elements, but they also show evidence of later reworking. The third block, Zechariah 7-8, constitutes a collection of short sayings dated approximately two years after temple construction began. Zechariah 6:1-8 could be divided into two sections. First is disclosure of the vision (6:1-4) and the last one is the disclosure and explanation of the vision (6:5-8). Particularly, in this first subparagraph, Zechariah seems to present his thoughts in chiasmus. This chiasmus has a structural function which often a chiastic couplet is used to both open and close a stanza or poem. Zechariah introduced his eighth vision with four verbs, which are thematic words.

Memorization in DSS, NT, Talmud and Patristic Documents

The history of civilization has its own uniqueness. There is an era in which all forms of knowledge must be memorized. However, after the advent of the printing press, many books circulated that could be a source of knowledge. And after this post-modern era arrives, all knowledge is available at hand via smart-phone at any time.According to historical records, education in the Jewish tradition is very strict. From an early age, a human child has been accustomed to remember what has been learned as part of life. There are four records in history to understand the practice of learning in understanding God's Law carefully and memorizing it. These sources from different eras testify simultaneously that memorization is a must for Jewish education context both at home, public school and synagogue. The sectarian, in Qumran, maintained their own strict interpretation of the Law. Family was still the chief institution and primary context for the dispensation of elementary instruction; although the scribes, Pharisees and learned rabbis played a major role in Jewish education during the NT era. Talmud is more specific about the age of studying and the sign of mastering. Origen also was trained since his childhood by his father, Leonides, to memorize Scripture daily and recite them every day.

Double Predestination View By John Calvin, In His Commentaries And Institutio Book

This article discusses the teaching view of John Calvin about Double Predestination. Any Bible verses that are the basis of explaining this teaching. The explanation of these verses can be the basis for understanding the teaching of John Calvin about Double Predestination. There are three topic discussions in this article, First Double Predestination View by John Calvin, second in His Commentaries, and third institution book. May this article provide new insight and enlightenment for every reader.

The Theology Of The Incarnation: A Paradigm For A Theology Of Contextual In The Era Of The Third Millennium

Why is it necessary to learn the Theology of the Incarnation, it is not separated from some of the advantages of basic and very critical of the approach of this theology. First, the Theology of the Incarnation to take the role as a theology of contextual provided the Bible itself, and that God has taken this pattern in the states themselves, and his word to man. This is the pattern and the case of biblical theology and contextual theology in the context of health. Next, as an example the case of theology is contextual, the role of the incarnation embodies well the demands of the two mandates the basis of theology is contextual. In this case, God and His Word are eternal it is final, eternal, and unchangeable in the encounter, and ‘incarnation” in humanity and human culture. While at the same time, there is no doubt that it is relevant and following the bible.

The Truth Is Jesus Christ In The Gospel Of John On The Approach Of Popper’s Falsification

Many attempts to defend the concept of a Christian understanding of the Truth (ἀλήθεια) especially in the Gospel of John. To defend the Christianity concept of truth, believe The Truth is Jesus Christ himself. Secular scholars attempt to ruin this concept with many theories and principles. They have been continuing to reject this epistemology based on the philosophy of science and questioning what is the Truth and what is the connection with Jesus Christ. To defend this concept, an approach of Karl Popper’s falsification theory is used to justify the truth is Jesus Christ Himself in the Gospel and letters of John.

A Lexical Analysis Of Zechariah 6:1-8

Zechariah 1:1-6 summarizes a speech to the people that reports the failure of the previous generations to heed the message of the prophets who God has sent while successfully challenging the current generation to turn to YHWH. The eight visions of the second block (1:7-6:15) share common compositional elements, but they also show evidence of later reworking. The third block, Zechariah 7-8, constitutes a collection of short sayings dated approximately two years after temple construction began. Zechariah 6:1-8 could be divided into two sections. First is disclosure of the vision (6:1-4) and the last one is the disclosure and explanation of the vision (6:5-8). Particularly, in this first subparagraph, Zechariah seems to present his thoughts in chiasmus. This chiasmus has a structural function which often a chiastic couplet is used to both open and close a stanza or poem. Zechariah introduced his eighth vision with four verbs, which are thematic words.