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Journal : Rerum: Journal of Biblical Practice

Exploring the Intersection (Menggali Persimpangan): Process Theology and Karl Barth's Theology (Teologi Proses dan Teologi Karl Barth) Pandiangan, Tumpal
RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): RERUM: The Journal of Biblical Practice
Publisher : Moriah Theological Seminary

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55076/rerum.v4i2.335

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This study examines process theology from the perspective of Karl Barth’s theology, aiming to identify the similarities and differences between the two. A literature review was conducted to answer the following key questions: (i) What are the commonalities between Barth’s and Whitehead’s thought? (ii) What are the main differences between Barth’s theology and Whitehead’s theory, despite the existing similarities? (iii) How can process theology and Barth’s theology complement and challenge each other? The findings of this study indicate that: (i) Both theologies can be understood within the framework of God’s Word, (ii) There are significant similarities and differences between Barth and Whitehead’s thoughts, highlighting the points of convergence and divergence in their approaches to transcendence. This research is conducted with humility, grounded in a continuous search for understanding God’s will. Penelitian ini mengkaji teologi proses dari perspektif teologi Karl Barth dengan tujuan untuk menemukan persamaan dan perbedaan antara keduanya. Analisis dilakukan melalui studi pustaka untuk menjawab beberapa pertanyaan utama: (i) Apa saja kesamaan yang dapat ditemukan antara pemikiran Barth dan Whitehead? (ii) Apa perbedaan utama antara teologi Barth dan teori Whitehead, meskipun terdapat kesamaan di beberapa aspek? (iii) Bagaimana teologi proses dan teologi Barth dapat saling melengkapi dan menantang satu sama lain? Temuan dari studi ini menunjukkan bahwa: (i) Kedua teologi dapat dipahami dalam konteks Firman Tuhan, (ii) Terdapat kesamaan dan perbedaan yang signifikan antara pemikiran Barth dan Whitehead, serta titik temu dan perbedaan yang menggarisbawahi pendekatan mereka terhadap transendensi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan kerendahan hati, berlandaskan pencarian yang berkelanjutan untuk memahami kehendak Tuhan.
A STUDY OF NATURAL THEOLOGY FROM A LUTHERAN PERSPECTIVE Pandiangan, Tumpal
RERUM: Journal of Biblical Practice Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): RERUM: The Journal of Biblical Practice
Publisher : Moriah Theological Seminary

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55076/rerum.v5i1.386

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As the father of the Protestant Church reformer, Luther has made limitations on natural theology. He has criticized natural theology, even at first he rejected natural theology. However, today we see that natural theology has been constructed by several Protestant Christian theologians, among others: Gifford, Swinburne and Alister MacGrath. The problem is whether natural theology is in accordance with the doctrine or teachings of the Protestant Christian Church? The author's purpose is to find out whether the teachings of natural theology are in accordance with the doctrine of the Protestant Church and how they are applied in the life of the congregation? The research method was carried out with a literature study with the following stages: (i) First, observing and analyzing Luther's criticism of natural theology. (ii) Second, observing the limits of natural theology constructed by Gifford, Swinburne and Alister. (iii) Third, the author analyzes each of their definitions of natural theology. This analysis and evaluation is based on Luther's critique of natural theology. For Gifford's natural theology, knowledge of God is limited to a priori knowledge only, because knowledge is obtained from nature and the human mind not from God's revelation, whereas for Swimburne and McGrath, knowledge from nature stems from faith in Christ Jesus so that a priori knowledge of God can be known. For Swimburne, rational knowledge of nature can support faith in God, while McGrath does not require rationality in believing in God. In this case it is different from Luther, because according to him, the emergence of absolute faith is only by special revelation from God and nothing else, nor as a companion, so as not to become an idol.