Yopie F.M. Buyung
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Saint Paul Bandung

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Theological Perspectives on Responses to Prayer Requests in WhatsApp Groups Sostenis Nggebu; Yopie F.M. Buyung; Alan Wood
Evangelikal: Jurnal Teologi Injili dan Pembinaan Warga Jemaat Vol 7, No 2 (2023): July 2023
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Simpson Ungaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46445/ejti.v7i2.663

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The problem of this article speaks the importance of the essence of prayer in the Christian life. Praying is a valuable opportunity for believers. Humans can ask God for help with their life problems. Praying can be seen as a special place for believers to build close relationships with God. They can also utilise any technology service to connect and pray for each other such as through calling, sending letters or newsletters, and WhatsApp Group contemporary communication facilities. Through praying for each other, people are interconnected and dependent on God. The method used in this study is a descriptive method. Researchers investigate the text of Bible verses related to the importance of praying for others. This approach is taken to lay the Christian theological basis of prayer. The results show that praying for others is a Christian character. Because Christians are commanded by Christ to pray for each other. Praying for others reflects a Christian character that is firmly inherent in believers. Believers who submit prayer support show the plea is urgent and urgent. That need must be answered by responding and praying for it. In today's context, WhatsApp Group facilities can be used as an effective and communicative means to convey prayer requests to and from others. The request encourages believers with sincere hearts to be enterprising and pray for each other.
MISSIO DEI INKARNASIONAL: Kerangka Teologis Bagi Misi Holistik Lintas Budaya Di Indonesia Sostenis Nggebu; Raphael Buyung; Paulus Jinu Kim; Yopie F.M. Buyung; Yusnoveri Chung
BONAFIDE: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristen Vol 6 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : SEKOLAH TINGGI TEOLOGI INJILI SETIA SIAU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46558/bonafide.v6i2.466

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The concept of Missio Dei is rooted in the mission of the Triune God who sends and calls the Church to participate in the work of redemption and restoration of the world in a cross-cultural and holistic manner. However, within Indonesia’s pluralistic context, there remains a theological need to articulate a contextual understanding of Missio Dei, particularly in relation to reaching marginalized and unreached people groups. This study aims to explicate the theological foundations of Missio Dei and to formulate incarnational and holistic principles as a conceptual framework for mission that is relevant within Indonesia’s socio-cultural plurality. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach through a literature-based study in theology and missiology, this research involves theological-conceptual analysis, critical examination of incarnational principles grounded in the kenosis of Christ, holistic principles oriented toward shalom, and contextual interpretation within the Indonesian setting. The findings indicate that Missio Dei must be understood through an incarnational approach that emphasizes contextualization of the Gospel and respect for local epistemologies, as well as a holistic approach aimed at the restoration of the totality of human life. This study contributes by offering an incarnational-holistic theological framework as a reflective foundation for the development of ethical, contextual, and transformative cross-cultural mission praxis in Indonesia.