Paulus Purwoto
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Torsina

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MISSIO DEI SEBAGAI PERSEKUTUAN RELASIONAL: REFLEKSI MISIOLOGIS DARI YOHANES 17:20–21 BAGI GEREJA MASA KINI Paulus Purwoto; Kalis Stevanus; Yunianto Yunianto
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v12i2.682

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This paper re-examines the concept of Missio Dei as a relational fellowship, starting from a theological study of John 17:20–21. In practice, the understanding of the church's mission is often reduced to mere programmatic activities or efforts to expand church institutions. This perspective has the potential to ignore the relational dimension that is actually the main foundation of the mission itself. This research uses a qualitative approach with theological analysis methods. The review process is carried out through the study of relevant literature and exposition of the biblical text, especially John 17:20–21. The results of the analysis show that John 17:20–21 emphasizes that the sending of the disciples is a continuation of the existing relationship between the Father and the Son. Missio Dei is essentially the church's participation in the relational fellowship of the Triune God. The church is not only called to carry out various mission activities, but also to live out relationships that reflect the character of this divine fellowship. Missiologically, this understanding implies that the contemporary church needs to actualize its calling both relationally and contextually, especially in facing the increasingly plural and dynamic realities of society.
MISI GEREJA SEBAGAI PERSEKUTUAN YANG TERBUKA BERDASARKAN DOA TUHAN YESUS DALAM YOHANES 17:18-19 Paulus Purwoto
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v9i2.315

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The church founded by the Lord Jesus is an exclusive fellowship in matters of faith and salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. On the other hand, the church is also an open (inclusive) communion that wants to work with others. The problem is the concept of the church as an open communion and the Biblical open missional paradigm. Using a qualitative descriptive method with a literature and hermeneutic approach, this study aims to explain the concept of the church as an open communion and explain an open missional paradigm based on the prayer of Jesus in John 17:18-19. The results of this study: first, the church as an open community is a union between church members based on the relational unity of the Trinity of God by developing an attitude of solidarity among fellow members and moving beyond the church community based on love. Second, the open missional paradigm manifests in three ways: Jesus is the central mission, the delegation of mission tasks, and sanctification in truth.