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All Journal Adidaya : Jurnal Aplikasi Pendidikan dan Sosial Budaya International Journal of Sociology of Religion
Martua Parluhutan Tamba
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PERAN MUSIK GEREJAWI DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN JEMAAT DALAM IBADAH: STUDI SOSIOLOGIS DI GEREJA HKBP DAME RESSORT DAME Martua Parluhutan Tamba; Riris Johanna Siagian; Michele Agnes Yenweri Barutu; Ebit Nego Butar-Butar; Quindando Simanjuntak
ADIDAYA : Aplikasi Pendidikan dan Sosial Budaya Vol 3 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Pengelola Jurnal Politeknik Negeri Ketapang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58466/p49v7b27

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This study aims to examine the role of church music in enhancing congregational participation during worship services at the HKBP Dame Ressort Dame Church. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the congregation and pastors, alongside observations conducted during worship services. The findings indicate that church music plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant worship atmosphere and encouraging congregational participation in singing. Music functions not merely as an accompaniment to worship or a display of talent, but serves as a spiritual pathway that helps the congregation internalize the meaning of the Word of God, elevates spiritual fervor, and strengthens the sense of community. Furthermore, the quality of the musical ministry, rhythmic accuracy, and familiarity with the songs significantly influence the level of congregational participation. Contemporary challenges, such as the shifting interests of the younger generation and the instant convenience of modern music technology, are also discussed. Thus, church music is understood as a vital agent of social construction in enhancing congregational engagement both emotionally and communally within the context of church worship.
Narrative Devices of Ego Erasure: Examining the Phrase “the Beloved Disciple” through Narrative Criticism and Grammatical Analysis in the Gospel of John Martua Parluhutan Tamba
International Journal of Sociology of Religion Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Sociology of Religion
Publisher : ASTEEC

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70687/svcwqa38

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The use of the phrase “the beloved disciple” as an anonymous marker in the Gospel of John is often interpreted by some modern critics as a claim of spiritual superiority over other apostles. However, differing interpretations of this narrative motif have created a significant academic gap in understanding the text’s authority. This qualitative study aims to re-examine the theological motive behind the use of this phrase and to demonstrate that the narrative represents humility rather than elitism. The method employed is narrative criticism combined with grammatical analysis of Koine Greek in the Gospel of John. The findings indicate that the author’s anonymity functions as a strategy of ego effacement, transforming a historical figure into the ideal disciple. Textually, the use of the imperfect active indicative verb construction emphasizes that Jesus is the sole active subject in this relationship, meaning that the identity of “the beloved disciple” is entirely grounded in divine initiative rather than personal merit. Furthermore, the comparison with Peter is not intended to assert superiority, but to emphasize that leadership authority should be rooted in relational dynamics rather than mere hierarchy. Thus, the phrase operates as a narrative device of humility, offering an inclusive and service-oriented paradigm of Christian leadership.
Co-Authors Ebit Nego Butar-Butar Michele Agnes Yenweri Barutu Quindando Simanjuntak Riris Johanna Siagian