Budianto Lim
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Indonesia

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The Significance of the Ascension of Christ and Its Implications for Worship Budianto Lim
Theological Journal Kerugma Vol 6 No 1 (2023): Theological Journal Kerugma April 2023
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33856/kerugma.v6i1.279

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The observance of the Ascension of Christ is not really a prime celebration in most Protestant churches. Even examples of congregational practices related to the celebration of Ascension Day throughout Christian worship history are scarce. Most Christians go through this celebration without much consideration on how the ascended Christ influences life in the here and now. Most would probably view Christ as the heavenly king and unconsciously ignore the fact that Christ ascended as the high priest who can empathize with his people. Although Indonesia treats this Christological event as a public holiday, the preparation leading to the celebration is not as significant as other commemorations like Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas. The consequence is that Christians do not have a meaningful worship experience that may inspire them to endure the life of daily discipleship. Thus, the focus of this article is on understanding the significance of Christ’s ascension and how the church can celebrate Ascension Day in ways that help Christians live according to Christ’s teaching and hope for the future. This article will reconsider the biblical and theological foundations of the ascension to develop worship that strengthens the identity of Christians for daily discipleship.
KARAKTERISTIK PERIBADAHAN KRISTEN BERDASARKAN POLA PENYATAAN-RESPONS DALAM KELUARAN 3:1-12 Prayogo Edward Limengka; Budianto Lim; Agus Santoso
Didache: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristen Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Didache: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristen (Vol.4, No.2, June 2023)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Moriah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55076/didache.v4i2.132

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Within two thousand years of the long history of Christianity, Christian worship has been evolving. In the process, distortions often occur and shift the focus of worship. Worship that should focus on the person, works, and initiative of the Trinity has been focusing on humans’ needs and initiative. Therefore, we need to revisit the characteristics of Christian worship conveyed in the Bible. Though a literature study, the writer examined Exodus 3:1-12 and found ten worship characteristics based on revelation-response pattern. Characteristics related to God’s revelation are: (1) worship involves the real presence of God, (2) worship is mediated by Christ, (3) worship is initiated by God, (4) worship employs common elements of our lives, (5) worship proclaims God’s identity, (6) worship remembers God’s saving acts, (7) worship demands our response, and (8) worship engages our senses. Characteristics related to human’s response are: (1) our response involves our body, emotion, and will and (2) our response corresponds to the revealed identity of God.   Sepanjang dua ribu tahun sejarah Kekristenan, peribadahan Kristen sudah mengalami proses “evolusi” yang panjang. Dalam proses tersebut, tidak jarang terjadi distorsi-distorsi karena pergeseran fokus peribadahan. Peribadahan yang seharusnya berfokus kepada pribadi, karya, dan inisiatif Allah Tritunggal pada akhirnya berfokus pada kebutuhan dan inisiatif manusia. Untuk itu, kita perlu melihat kembali karakteristik peribadahan Kristen yang dinyatakan Alkitab. Melalui studi literatur, penulis menggali teks Keluaran 3:1-12 dan menemukan sepuluh karakteristik peribadahan berdasarkan pola-penyataan-respons. Karakteristik yang terkait dengan penyataan Allah ialah: (1) kehadiran pribadi Allah secara langsung, (2) terjadi melalui perantaraan Kristus, (3) terjadi berdasarkan inisiatif Allah, (4) mungkin terjadi dengan melibatkan aspek kehidupan yang natural, umum, atau common, (5) menyatakan identitas dan jati diri Allah, (6) menyatakan karya dan perbuatan Allah, (7) menuntut manusia memberikan respons, dan (8) bersifat imanen dan nyata. Kemudian, karakteristik yang berkaitan dengan respons manusia ialah: (1) bersifat holistik, yaitu melibatkan tubuh, emosi, kehendak, dan (2) berpadanan dengan identitas dan jati diri Allah.