Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search
Journal : Manna Rafflesia

Pemeliharaan Allah Di Masa Pandemi COVID-19: Sebuah Refleksi Teologis Berdasarkan Kitab Ester Prianto, Robi; Tampubolon, Yohanes Hasiholan
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 9 No. 1 (2022): Oktober
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (133.357 KB) | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v9i1.242

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the presence of various theological reflections. One of the topics discussed was about God's providence. This paper will present a theological reflection based on the book of Esther on God's providence. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive exegesis approach by focusing on the structure of the book of Esther. This study found that although there is no name "God" in the book of Esther, God still shows His providence. The absence of the name Allah shows that human actions are not in a different domain. God chose Esther, a woman who came from an “ordinary” background. So that during the pandemic, we are required to actively participate in caring for others as a form of God's care.
MANDAT BUDAYA DALAM WAWASAN DUNIA KRISTEN: SUATU KRITIK TERHADAP DUALISME Sadikin, Vivian; Tampubolon, Yohanes Hasiholan
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023): Oktober
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v10i1.343

Abstract

Cultural engagement is not an option but a duty. This article discusses the cultural mandate used to criticize the separation between sacred and secular. The cultural mandate will be explained through definitions and theological reviews found in various literature. Then, the author will show their critique of the separation between sacred and secular based on their understanding of the cultural mandate within the Christian worldview. This research article uses the library research method. This method will examine previous findings on the dualistic worldview and the cultural mandate from various literary sources such as books, academic journals, and online news with a narrative review approach. The result highlights the importance of understanding the cultural mandate within the cosmic context of the Bible's metanarrative (Creation-Fall-Redemption) as a strong foundation to reject this sacred and secular dualism. Every Christian needs to understand that they no longer need to live in a world that is separated between sacred and secular, but they can dedicate their entire life to Christ for the glory of God.