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A Theological Reflection on COVID-19 Kristanto, David
Theologia in Loco Vol 2 No 2 (2020): Theologia in Loco
Publisher : STFT Jakarta, Indonesia

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Abstract: This article seeks to answer the question, â€œWhere is God in the midst of suffering?â€, through reflecting on the paradigm of discipleship in Mark 9:36-37. Welcoming a child is a parabolic action done by Christ to show that the way to be the greatest is to welcome the weakest or to be the servant of all. A child is used as a paradigm due to his or her low status in the Greco-Roman society. Children had no right, seen as properties rather than persons, and thus equated to slaves. Therefore, welcoming a child means welcoming the weakest of the society, and doing so means to welcome Christ himself and the one who sent him. The suffering caused by COVID-19 makes the whole world suffer, yet it also creates a bigger gap between the rich and the poor, the strong and the weak. A reflection on the paradigm invites Christians to side with the weakest and those who are in need, hoping that the kingdom of God will be ushered into this suffering world. Abstrak: Artikel ini adalah upaya untuk menjawab pertanyaan, â€œDi manakah Allah di tengah penderitaan?â€ melalui perenungan terhadap suatu model pemuridan yang berdasarkan paradigma pemuridan di dalam Markus 9:36-37. Menyambut seorang anak kecil merupakan suatu tindakan perumpamaan yang dilakukan Kristus guna menunjukkan bahwa cara untuk menjadi yang terbesar adalah untuk menyambut mereka yang lemah atau untuk menjadi hamba bagi sesama. Seorang anak digunakan sebagai paradigma sehubungan dengan status sosialnya yang rendah di tengah masyarakat Greko-Romawi. Anak dianggap tidak memiliki hak, dilihat sebagai properti ketimbang pribadi, dan dengan demikian dapat disetarakan dengan budak. Maka menyambut seorang anak berarti menyambut mereka yang paling lemah di tengah masyarakat, dan melakukannya berarti menyambut Kristus sendiri dan Dia yang telah mengutus Kristus. Dampak global dari COVID-19 membuat kesenjangan sosial di antara yang kaya dan yang miskin dan yang kuat dan yang lemah menjadi semakin besar. Suatu perenungan terhadap paradigma pemuridan tersebut mengajak umat Kristen untuk berpihak kepada yang lemah dan mereka yang membutuhkan, dengan harapan bahwa melalui tindakan tersebut, kerajaan Allah akan disambut ke dalam dunia yang sedang menderita.

Is the Creation under Destruction?: Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck on New Creation Kristanto, David
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 19 No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi SAAT

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v19i2.394

Perhaps there is no better time to reflect on the new creation than now, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. All aspects of human life are being impacted by the pandemic, not to mention the danger of death that it generates. This critical situation brings out legitimate questions to the current state of the world (or creation): whether it is perishing, being abandoned by God, or whether God is punishing the world into destruction due to its abundance of sin. Attempting to answer those questions, the author will argue alongside Kuyper and Bavinck that God would never abandon nor destroy his creation. Even though corrupted by sin, God has no intention to destroy the creation; instead, he intends to restore it according to his original plan. Godâ€™s intention is not just to redeem the elect but to redeem the whole creation, and that complete redemption will find its fulfillment in the new creation. Such a reflection would encourage the Christian proclamation that Godâ€™s salvation extends to all creation.

A Theological Reflection on COVID-19: Suffering Christ and the Paradigm of Discipleship in Mark 9:36-37 David Kristanto
Theologia in Loco Vol 2 No 2 (2020): Theologia in Loco
Publisher : STFT Jakarta, Indonesia

This article seeks to answer the question, “Where is God in the midst of suffering?”, through reflecting on the paradigm of discipleship in Mark 9:36-37. Welcoming a child is a parabolic action done by Christ to show that the way to be the greatest is to welcome the weakest or to be the servant of all. A child is used as a paradigm due to his or her low status in the Greco-Roman society. Children had no right, seen as properties rather than persons, and thus equated to slaves. Therefore, welcoming a child means welcoming the weakest of the society, and doing so means to welcome Christ himself and the one who sent him. The suffering caused by COVID-19 makes the whole world suffer, yet it also creates a bigger gap between the rich and the poor, the strong and the weak. A reflection on the paradigm invites Christians to side with the weakest and those who are in need, hoping that the kingdom of God will be ushered into this suffering world.

Triangulating the Foundations of Kuyperian Spirituality David Kristanto
Indonesian Journal of Theology Vol 9 No 2 (2021): Edisi Spesial - Mendamba Cinta: Dasar-dasar bagi Spiritualitas
Publisher : Asosiasi Teolog Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46567/ijt.v9i2.188

Spirituality is an under-developed topic on Abraham Kuyper, perhaps it is due to Kuyper’s strong emphasis on the public implications of Christian faith. But things are not supposed to remain that way, since Kuyper also has an equally strong emphasis on the importance of the private dimension of Christian faith. For more than 40 years, Kuyper had written a multivolume of meditations which amount to 2,200. In those meditations, his personality and spirituality are clearly reflected. This article argues that his meditations would be a suitable starting point to construct a Kuyperian spirituality alongside other Kuyperian themes such as his doctrine of regeneration (palingenesis) and his ecclesiology. The term “palingenesis” (from Greek word palingenesia) refers to both personal rebirth and the rebirth of all cosmos. This doctrine bridges the private and public implications of Christian faith, between spirituality and Christian actions in Kuyper’s theology. And while his distinction between the Church as institution and as organism is well-known, his emphasis on the role of the institutional Church as mother which nurtures the spirituality of the believers is lesser known. A deeper examination shows how his ecclesiology plays a central role in his spirituality.

ANAK MANUSIA DAN HAMBA YANG MENDERITA: KEMESIASAN YESUS DALAM TEOLOGI BIBLIKA DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI ORANG KRISTEN DI INDONESIA PADA MASA KINI Suleni Suleni; David Kristanto; Eliantri Putralin; Malik Malik
Phronesis: Jurnal Teologi dan Misi Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): Phronesis: Jurnal Teologi dan Misi
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Arastamar (SETIA) Jakarta

The concept of the Messiah is a complex and often problematic concept for both Christians and Jews to understand. Christian often accept the concept too simplistically to the point of losing sight of the continuity of the concept with the Messianic prophecies in the Old Testament. In contrast to the Christians, the Jwes reject the concept mainly because their Messianic concept is very strong. Related to glory and power but they do not understand theat the Messiah must die even to the point of being crucified to atone for the sins of His people. Using a biblical theology approach. This article argues that the concept of the Messiah in the Bible must be fully understood in terms of the glory and suffering of the Messiah in the Bible. Bear the sin. Two the important biblical concepts for understanding both are the concept of The Son of Man and the concept of the Suffering Servant. In the deen of Jesus Christ, the glory and power of the Son of Man and the role of the Suffering Servant were simultaneously fulfilled through His humiliation on the cross and His exaltation through His resurrection from the dead. For this purpose this article first discusses concerning the Messiah in the Old Testament, the second: the Messiah and the Son of Man, the third: Son of Man and the Suffering Servan, and then concludes with a conclusion.

Transformasi komunitas misi: Gereja sebagai ciptaan baru dalam Roh Kudus Salurante, Tony; Bilo, Dyulius Th.; Kristanto, David
KURIOS (Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen) Vol 7, No 1: April 2021
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Pelita Bangsa, Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30995/kur.v7i1.234

Transformation is the key to the growth of the church and mission. Transformation is a positive change toward Christ that marks believers’ life, as indicated by Paul’s exhortation in Romans 12:2. The church refers to the people who believe in Christ so they are renewed by the power of the Holy Spirit. That transformation or renewal empowers the church to function as the light of the world, as a missional community through the power of the Holy Spirit. This article seeks to present the strong correlation between the spiritual transformation of the church by the power of the Holy Spirit with her function as a missional community. This article elaborates the meaning of transformation in the New Testament, the meaning of transformation from the perspective of systematic theology, and the strong correlation between spiritual transformation and the function of the church as a missional community. Abstrak Transformasi adalah kunci dari pertumbuhan gereja dan misi. Hal tersebut merupakan perubahan positif yang menjadi ciri kehidupan orang percaya kearah Kristus, sebagaimana nasehat Paulus dalam Kitab Roma 12:2. Gereja adalah orang-orang yang percaya kepada Kristus sehingga dibaharui oleh kuasa Roh Kudus. Transformasi atau pembaharuan tersebut merupakan hal yang memampukan Gereja untuk berfungsi sebagai terang dunia, sebagai komunitas misional oleh kuasa Roh Kudus. Artikel ini melihat relasi yang erat antara transformasi Gereja oleh kuasa Roh Kudus dengan berfungsinya Gereja sebagai suatu komunitas misi. Artikel ini memaparkan makna transformasi spiritual di dalam Perjanjian Baru, makna transformasi spiritual dari perspektif teologi sistematika, dan relasi erat antara transformasi spiritual dengan fungsi Gereja sebagai suatu komunitas misi.

Revitalizing Worship In The Post-Pandemic Church: Towards A Liturgy Of Thanksgiving Tompo, Hengki Bonifacius; Kristanto, David; Wicaksono, Adri Prematura
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 8 No. 2 (2022): April
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Bengkulu

Theological discussions related to the post-pandemic condition of the church have attracted significant attention. Generally speaking, those discussions focus on the mode of worship in the future: whether to remain online, back offline or adopt the hybrid mode of worship. In this article, the authors argue that the mode of worship in the post-pandemic condition should not be seen as operative per se, but it should be based on a deep reflection of the church on what is the essence of worship and how could the church reflect it to the congregations in the church and the world outside the church. To reflect the Gospel appropriately, the church should seek to revitalize worship in the post-pandemic condition. This article suggests that such a revitalization could be achieved through constructing a thanksgiving liturgy. The post-pandemic condition could be seen as a suitable opportunity for the church to reflect its joy and gratitude for the grace of God that renews and heals the creation.

Natural Theology and its Relevance to Religious Pluralism in Indonesia Kristanto, David; Runtuwene, Daniel; Lawalata, Mozes; Poroe, Herman
Evangelikal: Jurnal Teologi Injili dan Pembinaan Warga Jemaat Vol 6 No 1 (2022): January 2022
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Simpson Ungaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46445/ejti.v6i1.406

Natural theology is an underdeveloped theological theme in the recent Indonesian theological scholarship. That fact is unfortunate considering the significance of the topic to the context of religious pluralism in Indonesia. Natural theology is interdisciplinary and interreligious in nature; thus, it might open scholarly discussion for scholars from many disciplines with diverse religious backgrounds. Using a systematic theology approach, this articleargues that developing natural theology could keep balance for Christian emphasis on general and special revelation that might lead toward the enrichment of the Christian faith.

Musik gereja bagi pelestarian alam: Ekomusikologi dan ekoteologi dalam dialog Tompo, Hengki B.; Kristanto, David
KURIOS Vol. 10 No. 3: Desember 2024
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Pelita Bangsa, Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30995/kur.v10i3.1116

The urgency of environmental issues has become a widespread discussion among academics and practitioners, both nationally and internationally. Academically, various perspectives have been offered. In music studies, ecomusicology is an extra-musical breakthrough that can answer the challenges of environmental issues. Ecomusicologists strive to compose musical works that express love for nature and foster a sense of friendship towards nature and non-human creatures. In Christian theology, theological reflection on ecology is called eco-theology and has undergone many developments in the last few decades. This article attempts to explain the potential of ecomusicology for church music by locating it in dialogue with eco-theology. This paper argues that eco-theology can enrich ecomusicology by reflecting on the relationship between God, humans, and nature. It also encourages church musicians to create eco-musicological compositions about nature and make them an integral part of their composition. Abstrak Urgensi isu lingkungan sudah menjadi perbincangan ramai baik di kalangan akademisi maupun praktisi dalam skala nasional maupun internasional. Secara akademis, berbagai sudut pandang telah ditawarkan. Dalam konteks studi musik, ekomusikologi merupakan sebuah terobosan ekstra-musikal dalam rangka menjawab tantangan isu pencemaran lingkungan. Para ekomusikolog berupaya untuk menggubah karya-karya musikal yang menyuarakan kecintaan kepada alam dan menumbuhkan rasa persahabatan dalam hati manusia terhadap alam dan makhluk non-manusia di dalamnya. Dalam dunia teologi Kristen, refleksi teologis terhadap alam disebut sebagai ekoteologi dan telah mengalami banyak perkembangan beberapa dekade terakhir ini. Artikel ini berupaya untuk memaparkan potensi ekomusikologi bagi musik gereja dengan mempercakapkannya bersama ekoteologi. Tulisan ini berargumen bahwa ekoteologi da-pat memperkaya ekomusikologi dalam merefleksikan relasi Allah, manusia, dan alam serta mendorong para musikus gereja untuk menciptakan komposisi ekomusikologi yang tidak hanya bermusik tentang alam namun juga bermusik bersama alam.

THEOLOGY OF HOSPITALITY FOR INTRA AND INTER-RELIGIOUS HARMONY: AN INDONESIAN PERSPECTIVE Silalahi, Frans H. M.; Ersada, Linda A.; Tompo, Hengki B.; Kristanto, David
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): Oktober
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v11i1.440

The theme hospitality has become an emerging theme for recent theological explorations. The theme is prominent in the entire Bible and is relevant to the current global issues such as religious pluralism, immigrants, even ecological challenges. This article seeks to show the centrality of divine hospitality in the Bible and how it is clearly reflected in the Pentecost narrative in Acts 2. Furthermore, this article seeks to demonstrate how theology of hospitality could be relevant to fostering intra and inter-religious harmony, especially in the context of Indonesia. The hospitality of the Spirit as shown in Pentecost shapes the body of Christ as a community of hospitality that would use gifts of the spirit not for self-aggrandizement but to serve other. Hospitality is also a theological statement. When Christians are being hospitable towards the religious other, they embody the hospitality of God, and thus participating in the mission of God.

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