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A Lexical Analysis of Zechariah 6:1-8 Philip Suciadi Chia; Juanda Juanda
Theological Journal Kerugma Vol 4 No 1: Theological Journal Kerugma - April 2021
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

Zechariah 1:1-6 summarizes a speech to the people that reports the failure of the previous generations to heed the message of the prophets who God has sent while successfully challenging the current generation to turn to YHWH. The eight visions of the second block (1:7-6:15) share common compositional elements, but they also show evidence of later reworking. The third block, Zechariah 7-8, constitutes a collection of short sayings dated approximately two years after temple construction began. Zechariah 6:1-8 could be divided into two sections. First is disclosure of the vision (6:1-4) and the last one is the disclosure and explanation of the vision (6:5-8). Particularly, in this first subparagraph, Zechariah seems to present his thoughts in chiasmus. This chiasmus has a structural function which often a chiastic couplet is used to both open and close a stanza or poem. Zechariah introduced his eighth vision with four verbs, which are thematic words.

Memorization in DSS, NT, Talmud and Patristic Documents Philip Suciadi Chia; Juanda Juanda
Theological Journal Kerugma Vol 4 No 1: Theological Journal Kerugma - April 2021
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

The history of civilization has its own uniqueness. There is an era in which all forms of knowledge must be memorized. However, after the advent of the printing press, many books circulated that could be a source of knowledge. And after this post-modern era arrives, all knowledge is available at hand via smart-phone at any time.According to historical records, education in the Jewish tradition is very strict. From an early age, a human child has been accustomed to remember what has been learned as part of life. There are four records in history to understand the practice of learning in understanding God's Law carefully and memorizing it. These sources from different eras testify simultaneously that memorization is a must for Jewish education context both at home, public school and synagogue. The sectarian, in Qumran, maintained their own strict interpretation of the Law. Family was still the chief institution and primary context for the dispensation of elementary instruction; although the scribes, Pharisees and learned rabbis played a major role in Jewish education during the NT era. Talmud is more specific about the age of studying and the sign of mastering. Origen also was trained since his childhood by his father, Leonides, to memorize Scripture daily and recite them every day.

The Influence of Apatheism, Agnosticism & Pluralism on the Ecclesiastical Understanding of Generation Z Raymond Maxwell Njotorahardjo; Frederich Oscar L Lontoh; Juanda Juanda
Jurnal Didaskalia Vol 6 No 2: Journal Didaskalia - October 2023
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33856/didaskalia.v6i2.329

Generation Z constitutes 25.9% of the global population and 27.9% in Indonesia. They represent the first generation with the largest post-Christian figures, as they have departed from Christianity and the church. This is influenced by the rapid growth of apatheism, agnosticism, and pluralism in the modern era. The aim of this research is to determine whether apatheism, agnosticism and pluralism have affected the understanding of Generation Z, aged 18-26, in Java and Bali regarding local church life. This study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing questionnaires with 3,500 respondents representing the Generation Z population aged 18-26 in IFGF churches in Java and Bali. The research results indicate that there is a 41% simultaneous influence between apatheism, agnosticism, and pluralism on the understanding of church life among Generation Z. Specifically, apatheism exerts a 34.9% influence, agnosticism has a 10.2% impact, and pluralism holds a 39.5% influence on the understanding of church life among Generation Z. The conclusion drawn from these findings indicates that apatheism influences Generation Z to become indifferent to God and the church. Apatheism inhibits the beliefs of Generation Z in the absolute truth within Jesus, hindering church involvement. Pluralism leads Generation Z to stop sharing the gospel with others, citing the need to respect diverse beliefs. Therefore, the church and families need to collaborate in teaching and discipling Generation Z regarding a proper understanding of church life and the dangers of these ideologies.

The Influence of Apatheism, Agnosticism & Pluralism on the Ecclesiastical Understanding of Generation Z Raymond Maxwell Njotorahardjo; Frederich Oscar L Lontoh; Juanda Juanda
Jurnal Didaskalia Vol 6 No 2: Journal Didaskalia - October 2023
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33856/didaskalia.v6i2.329

Generation Z constitutes 25.9% of the global population and 27.9% in Indonesia. They represent the first generation with the largest post-Christian figures, as they have departed from Christianity and the church. This is influenced by the rapid growth of apatheism, agnosticism, and pluralism in the modern era. The aim of this research is to determine whether apatheism, agnosticism and pluralism have affected the understanding of Generation Z, aged 18-26, in Java and Bali regarding local church life. This study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing questionnaires with 3,500 respondents representing the Generation Z population aged 18-26 in IFGF churches in Java and Bali. The research results indicate that there is a 41% simultaneous influence between apatheism, agnosticism, and pluralism on the understanding of church life among Generation Z. Specifically, apatheism exerts a 34.9% influence, agnosticism has a 10.2% impact, and pluralism holds a 39.5% influence on the understanding of church life among Generation Z. The conclusion drawn from these findings indicates that apatheism influences Generation Z to become indifferent to God and the church. Apatheism inhibits the beliefs of Generation Z in the absolute truth within Jesus, hindering church involvement. Pluralism leads Generation Z to stop sharing the gospel with others, citing the need to respect diverse beliefs. Therefore, the church and families need to collaborate in teaching and discipling Generation Z regarding a proper understanding of church life and the dangers of these ideologies.

The Influence of Apatheism, Agnosticism & Pluralism on the Ecclesiastical Understanding of Generation Z Raymond Maxwell Njotorahardjo; Frederich Oscar L Lontoh; Juanda Juanda
Jurnal Didaskalia Vol 6 No 2: Journal Didaskalia - October 2023
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33856/didaskalia.v6i2.329

Generation Z constitutes 25.9% of the global population and 27.9% in Indonesia. They represent the first generation with the largest post-Christian figures, as they have departed from Christianity and the church. This is influenced by the rapid growth of apatheism, agnosticism, and pluralism in the modern era. The aim of this research is to determine whether apatheism, agnosticism and pluralism have affected the understanding of Generation Z, aged 18-26, in Java and Bali regarding local church life. This study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing questionnaires with 3,500 respondents representing the Generation Z population aged 18-26 in IFGF churches in Java and Bali. The research results indicate that there is a 41% simultaneous influence between apatheism, agnosticism, and pluralism on the understanding of church life among Generation Z. Specifically, apatheism exerts a 34.9% influence, agnosticism has a 10.2% impact, and pluralism holds a 39.5% influence on the understanding of church life among Generation Z. The conclusion drawn from these findings indicates that apatheism influences Generation Z to become indifferent to God and the church. Apatheism inhibits the beliefs of Generation Z in the absolute truth within Jesus, hindering church involvement. Pluralism leads Generation Z to stop sharing the gospel with others, citing the need to respect diverse beliefs. Therefore, the church and families need to collaborate in teaching and discipling Generation Z regarding a proper understanding of church life and the dangers of these ideologies.

Makna Perjanjian Pernikahan Kristen dan Implikasinya Terhadap Transformasi Budaya Pernikahan Adat Sumba di Lingkungan Gereja Bethel Indonesia Waikabubak Angeline Roesdiyono; Sjanette Eveline; Juanda Juanda
KAPATA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristen Vol 7, No 1 (2026): Juni
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Bethel Ambon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55798/kapata.v7i1.176

This study aims to examine the theological concept of the marriage covenant in the Christian faith based on the Bible and its relevance to Sumbanese traditional wedding practices. The marriage covenant in Christianity is understood as a sacred bond that reflects the relationship between Christ and His congregation. This study aims to understand the theological and spiritual foundations of the Christian marriage covenant and assess how these principles can be integrated or interact with Sumbanese traditional wedding practices within the local cultural context. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, involving five key informants: a pastor, a council member, two Christian couples married in traditional and church marriages, and one Christian couple about to marry. This approach allows for in-depth exploration of their experiences, understandings, and perspectives on the meaning of the marriage covenant from both perspectives. The results of this study indicate that the marriage covenant in the Christian faith emphasizes the dimensions of sacredness, fidelity, and mutual responsibility between husband and wife as a reflection of Christ’s love for His congregation. On the other hand, Sumbanese traditional weddings are rich in cultural symbols that bind two extended families, but do not fully embody Christian spiritual values. Therefore, cultural transformation through a theological approach is essential to ensure that traditional wedding practices do not conflict with the values of the Christian faith. This research contributes to Christian families, churches, and indigenous communities in building a more integrative understanding between God’s word and local cultural richness.

Spiritualitas Misioner Paulus dan Kontekstualisasi Injili di Indonesia Jonathan Octavianus; Juanda Juanda; Pieter G.O. Sunkudon
SANCTUM DOMINE: JURNAL TEOLOGI Vol 16 No 1 (2026): Juni
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Theologia Nazarene Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46495/sdjt.v16i1.413

This article examines Paul’s missional spirituality in 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 as a theological foundation for Evangelical contextualization in Indonesia. The study aims to explore how Paul’s spirituality can provide a framework for contextual Christian witness within Indonesia’s pluralistic and culturally diverse society. Using a qualitative-theological approach through historical-grammatical and rhetorical analysis, this study argues that Paul’s statement of “becoming all things to all people” reflects a cruciform spirituality shaped by self-emptying and participation in the gospel rather than merely a missionary strategy. The findings show that Paul’s spirituality integrates fidelity to the gospel, contextual sensitivity, and missional engagement without compromising theological identity. This study concludes that authentic contextualization requires incarnational spiritual formation rather than superficial cultural adaptation. The article contributes theological implications for spiritual formation, theological education, discipleship, liturgical contextualization, and the church’s public engagement in Indonesia.

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