The reality of the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the order of worship from on site to online, which has received many rejections. Pre-pandemic, worship was emphasized based on the dimensions of location (place). Therefore, this study aims to retrieve the true definition of worship. Through the library research, it gives the whole picture on the stage of evaluation of the worship itself. The results shows that worship actually transcends the dimensions of the location, devices, and tools used without hindering God's power for humans. Therefore, we bring back the definition of worship, both during and after COVID-19, to the real position that worship is the fellowship both during and after COVID-19 and to the real position that worship is the fellowship (body of Christ) of the relationship between God and humans regardless of the existing boundaries
The church as an extension of God's hand in expressing His love for humans needs to provide good facilities related to evangelism and consistent service for the congregation in it so that they can grow in the true knowledge of God. Along with major changes in the situation and conditions related to the Covid-19 pandemic where churches can no longer carry out worship, teaching, and other services on-site normally, digitalization is the best answer that churches can use as a facility for continuity and modernization of services. church, particularly in relation to pastoral care. Digital technology is not only a facility but also a big challenge for the church. This study uses a qualitative approach to the factual issues of the Covid-19 pandemic as a trigger for the current digital service trend. The use of descriptive methods with literature related to digitization and biblical views based on Acts 20:28 provides a clear picture related to the pastoral ministry and can be a pattern for the church in general where the church must modernize during this pandemic and in the future of post-pandemic period. Abstrak. Gereja sebagai perpanjangan tangan Tuhan dalam menyatakan kasih-Nya kepada manusia perlu menyediakan fasilitas yang baik terkait penginjilan dan pelayanan yang konsisten bagi jemaat yang ada di dalamnya, agar jemaat dapat bertumbuh dalam imannya. Seiring terjadinya perubahan besar-besaran dalam situasi dan kondisi terkait pandemi Covid-19, gereja tidak dapat lagi melakukan ibadah, pengajaran, dan pelayanan onsite lainnya secara normal, maka digitalisasi merupakan jawaban terbaik yang dapat dimanfaatkan gereja sebagai fasilitas bagi kesinambungan dan modernisasi pelayanan gereja, khususnya terkait pelayanan penggembalaan. Teknologi digital selain dapat menjadi fasilitas, namun juga sekaligus dapat menjadi sebuah tantangan besar bagi gereja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif pada persoalan faktual pandemi Covid-19 sebagai pemicu maraknya tren pelayanan digital pada masa kini. Penggunakan metode deskriptif dengan literatur terkait digitalisasi dan pandangan Alkitab berdasarkan Kisah Para Rasul 20:28 untuk memberikan gambaran yang jelas terkait dengan pelayanan penggembalaan dan dapat menjadi pola (pattern) bagi gereja pada umumnya dimana gereja harus melakukan digitalisasi pada masa pandemi ini dan pada masa pasca pandemi ke depan.
This article discusses the eschatology (end times) in the perspective of the Gospel of Mark. This topic is not contained in the other chapters in the book of Mark, rather than just in Mark 13: 1-37. Mark 13: 1-37 , featuring a view of the history in which the crisis and persecution at this age will pave the way for a future. It draws from the passage is an introduction to the understanding of eschatology, beginning with the statement of a disciple of Jesus about the temple (13:1) and the response of the Lord Jesus spoke of the events still in the future (eschatology) and at the same time talking about events imminent (the collapse of the temple). Both events are discussed simultaneously, as if the two events occur at the same time. In this paper, the two events referred to as a dual prophecy of the Lord Jesus. In Mark 13, the Lord Jesus spoke of the end of world history has begun. The period between the sufferings and death of Jesus until His coming the second time is the final phase of the history of the old times, before the start of a new era that is, when the Son of Man comes in all his glory. The phase between the two ages was marked by signs or events, both general and specific nature
One attitude of the Christian faith is caring for others, as a reflection of caring character for oneself. However, the lives of students of Theological College (STT) cannot fully practice caring attitudes towards others. This research is qualitative research with a descriptive analysis method about the concept of caring for others according to Philippians 2: 1-8 that is applied in the lives of STT Pelita Bangsa students, Jakarta. The concept and understanding of caring attitudes were explored hermeneutically from the Philippian text, then synchronized with the situation of the students through observation and in-depth interviews. Research results in the form of recommendations, such as the need for models or examples from leaders; a kind of clear and written rules must be made; procurement of special room for counseling room. Abstrak Salah satu sikap iman Kristen adalah mempedulikan orang lain, sebagai refleksi karakter peduli terhadap diri sendiri. Namun demikian, kehidupan mahasiswa Sekolah Tinggi Teologi (STT) tidak sepenuhnya dapat mempraktikkan sikap kepedulian terhadap sesama tersebut. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode analisis deskriptif tentang konsep peduli terhadap sesama menurut Filipi 2:1-8 yang diterapkan dalam kehidupan mahasiswa STT Pelita Bangsa, Jakarta. Konsep dan pemahaman tentang sikap peduli digali secara hermeneutis dari teks Filipi, lalu disinkronisasi dengan keadaan para mahasiswa melalui observasi dan wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian berupa rekomendasi, seperti: perlu adanya model atau keteladanan dari para pemimpin; perlu dibuatkan semacam peraturan-peraturan yang jelas dan tertulis; pengadaan ruang khusus untuk ruangan konseling.
One of God's will in human life is to live in holiness, even though it is not an easy thing to maintain a holy life perfectly. However, holiness can be progressive. This study aims to show the importance of progressive sanctification of believers. By using a descriptive method of analysis of the biblical text, especially 1 John 1: 9, it can be concluded that believers must progressively sanctify. Sanctification is progressively a reflection of the growth of the Christian faith toward maturity.AbstrakSalah satu kehendak Tuhan dalam hidup manusia adalah hidup di dalam kekudusan, sekalipun bukanlah hal yang mudah mempertahankan hidup yang kudus secara sempurna. Namun demikian, kekudusan itu dapat bersifat progresif. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menunjukkan pentingnya pengudusan secara progresif orang percaya. Dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif analisis terhadap teks Alkitab, khususnya 1 Yohanes 1:9, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa orang percaya harus mengalami pengudusan secara progresif. Pengudusan secara progresif merupakan refleksi pertumbuhan iman Kristen menuju kedewasaan.
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