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Journal : Manna Rafflesia

Perintisan Gereja Sebagai Bagian Dari Implementasi Amanat Agung Simon, Simon; Angkouw, Semuel Ruddy
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): April
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (744.581 KB) | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v7i2.142

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This paper discusses the initiation of the church as part of the implementation of the Great Commission. The method used in this paper is a qualitative method with a literature approach. Planting churches is part of the Great Commission because the pioneers of the church implement the spread of the Gospel to the established congregations. If we trace the PB (New Agreement) and its historical records in determining the pioneering locations of the church, God and man played a role. From God's point of view, it is theological basis when Paul and Silas prayed, then the Holy Spirit gave instructions on where they should go (Acts 16: 4-12). While from humans, the apostles sent people to preach the Gospel in the designated areas. In this pioneering exercise in identifying culture, it requires the involvement of mentoring involved. In starting a new church planting, focus on the arrangement of faith to new converts as well as on the congregation that will join as members but take priority over discussing material matters.
Respon Teologis Terhadap Dampak Pandemik Coronaviruses Disease 2019 Sahensolar, Sandra Christina; Simon, Simon
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): Oktober
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic has had a huge impact on human life. This study highlights how the theological response to the impact caused by covid-19, both in the context of religious and economic rituals. The method used by the researcher is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. The results of the description in this article suggest that the covid-19 pandemic has caused all global communities and various aspects to be seriously affected by this outbreak, In this outbreak, the world economy has slumped, many people have died due to covid-19, and the space for religious rituals has been restricted. In the context of Christian theology, this pandemic can be indicated as the fulfillment of Bible prophecy as John's prophecy in the book of Revelation. Theologically, this plague is a punishment for humans who are willing to exploit nature. This epidemic is also a form of God's warning in the midst of increasingly corrupted human morality, which eases sinful acts without heeding the truth of God's word. This study concludes that the theological response to the covid-19 pandemic is to be more vigilant spiritually and build a life that glorifies God.
POTRET SOLIDARITAS YESUS BAGI KAUM MISKIN DAN RELEVANSINYA BAGI ROHANIAWAN Simon, Simon; Yulianto, Auw Tammy; Ronda, Daniel
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.v9i2.289

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This article laid out specifically the portrait of Jesus' solidarity with the poor or marginalized groups who were often socially left out, neglected and even discriminated. This topic was elaborated on, given that human empathy was slowly fading. In portraying Jesus' solidarity, the researchers traced it from the Gospel of Luke because this book paid severe attention to Jesus' solidarity with the poor. The researchers used the exposition and literature approach to outline the topic of this article. The findings of this study suggested that the portrait of Jesus' solidarity for the poor and marginalized people was that He embraced the left out, met their physical and spiritual needs, defended those who were discriminated and helped thoroughly. The act of solidarity shown by Jesus depicted that He shared their burden, felt how they felt, and sensed the suffering of the poor and other marginalized groups. The solidarity that Jesus became the role model for every servant of God, to follow and emulate what He did as God's partner in echoing the kingdom of God.
AMNESTI: HAK PREROGATIF ILAHI YESUS YANG DIBERIKAN KEPADA PENJAHAT DI KAYU SALIB DILIHAT DARI SISI HUKUM POSITIF Christiaan, John Abraham; Simon, Simon; Dully, Stefanus
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v10i2.381

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Penelitian ini hendak membuktikan suatu kata “amnesti” yang di dalam hukum positif Indonesia dikenal adanya pengampunan atau penghapusan hukuman yang diberikan Presiden kepada orang atau kelompok yang bersalah melakukan tindak pidana berdasarkan putusan pengadilan yang telah berkekuatan hukum tetap (in kracht van gewisjde). Amnesti yang diberikan oleh Presiden apakah dapat langsung diberikan ataukan menempuh berbagai prosedur serta membutuhkan waktu berapa lama, dan apa konsekwensinya ketika seseorang atau suatu kelompok telah menerima Amnesti. Dalam teologi Kristen, juga dikenal adanya amnesti atau pengampunan dosa. Pengampunan dosa diperlukan bagi seseorang untuk dapat mencapai Firdaus. Metode yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan, dan juga melalui penelusuran dari berbagai sumber untuk menggali dan menemukan makna perkataan Yesus sebagaimana pada judul penilitian. Temuan penelitian ini mengemukakan bahwa pemberian amnesti kepada penjahat diatas kayu salib yang dilakukan Yesus menunjukan Ia adalah Tuhan pemilik kuasa yang dapat mengampuni dosa manusia.
SPIRITUALITAS JEMAAT DAN KETAHANAN IMAN DI MASA KRISIS SOSIAL: PERSPEKTIF TEOLOGI PASTORAL Yulia, Tantri; Simon, Simon; Setiawan, Tjutjun
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Oktober
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v12i1.630

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Social crises such as pandemics, social conflicts, and economic instability affect the strength of community faith. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how congregational spirituality can help faith resilience in the midst of crisis using a pastoral theological approach. The main question posed in this study is how spirituality and church community build faith resilience in times of social crisis? The method used is a descriptive qualitative study with a theological-pastoral approach, utilizing literature review and contextual analysis. The findings of this study indicate that various spiritual practices, such as prayer and fellowship, as well as involvement in the church community, are highly influential in strengthening the faith of the congregation amidst crisis situations. However, obstacles such as a lack of discipleship and community fragmentation were also found. Therefore, the church must be present contextually and actively to strengthen the faith of the people during the current crisis.