Thomas Kartomo
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Correlation of Cristocentric Hermeneutics with Lexionary Sermons Thomas Kartomo
International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Christian Education and Philosophical Inquiry
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidkan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijcep.v2i1.84

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Confusion among Christians about the concept of salvation by God through Jesus Christ can disrupt their faith. Therefore, churches need to develop anticipatory strategies to overcome this phenomenon, one of which is through preaching. Effective faith-building preaching should be Christocentric, focusing on Jesus as the center of teaching. To achieve this, two conditions must be met: first, a hermeneutic perspective oriented towards Jesus, since this will influence the homiletic methods used; second, biblical readings that support that focus, in which the lexionary is designed to be gospel-centered. Finding the relationship between Christocentric hermeneutics and lexionary is essential to assess the extent to which these two elements can strengthen the faith of the congregation. Biblical and field research shows that both Jesus and his disciples applied a Christocentric approach to Bible reading and teaching. Luke 24:25-27 shows that Jesus is the central figure of the preaching in the Torah, the prophets, and the Psalms. Because in Luke 24:44 Jesus emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible with a Christocentric perspective. Colossians 1:15-20 is an example that shows the connection of this perspective to the theme of God's creation and salvation. The results of the study also showed that the cristocentric perspective was valid both in the context of Christian hermeneutics and in general, with survey analysis showing a positive correlation between Christocentric hermeneutics and lexionary sermons intended for congregations.
Significance Christ Centric Hermeneutics on the Problem of Grief Mediated by Psychotherapy and Logotherapy in South Tangerang City Thomas Kartomo
International Perspectives in Christian Education and Philosophy Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): May : International Perspectives in Christian Education and Philosophy
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ipcep.v1i2.27

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This writing aims to prove that Christ Centric ideas when integrated with psychotherapy and logotherapy are effective in overcoming the problem of losing a loved one and will produce a significant level of recovery. Through this research, it is shown that people who grieve when carrying out several activities, such as listening to sermons, reading the Bible, singing, and carrying out social-diaconal actions; their faith has been strengthened (orthodoxy), their enthusiasm for carrying out religious and social activities (orthopraxy), they are more sensitive to other people (ortopathy), and they have increased their ability to do good deeds (pietas). Therefore, the church needs to involve grieving people in church activities, because by involving them, it also means helping them to speed up the process of recovery from grief. Academically, the idea of ​​Christ Centric theology can be justified. Through an exegetical study of Colossians 1:15-20, it has been proven that Christ is central and primary in all forms of God's plans and actions. Both in the creation event, maintenance of creation after the fall into sin, redemption, and salvation; Christ is the center and ultimate. Thus, Christ Centric theology is worthy of being applied in Christian counseling and psychotherapy.