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Unpacking Paul's Wisdom: Applying Corinthian Solutions to Today's Church Dilemmas Adeoye, Moses Adeleke; Suleiman, Mordecai Gimba; Benjamin, Theophilus
Journal of Religious and Socio-Cultural Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of Religious and Socio-Cultural Vol.6 No.2 (October 2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Widya Agape dan Perkumpulan Teolog Agama Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46362/jrsc.v6i2.323

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Contemporary churches continue to wrestle with division, moral failures, spiritual elitism, and leadership scandals—struggles that mirror those faced by the first-century Corinthian church. This study examines how Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians offer enduring, practical wisdom for today’s ecclesial dilemmas. While much scholarship highlights Paul’s theology, fewer studies apply his counsel directly to modern crises such as church splits, abuse of spiritual gifts, or the collapse of trust in leaders. Using a qualitative historical-grammatical approach supported by biblical commentaries and concordances, this paper situates Paul’s message within its socio-cultural context and draws parallels for contemporary practice. The findings reveal four central contributions: unity in diversity as an antidote to factionalism, the equitable and orderly exercise of spiritual gifts, love as the supreme virtue for authentic community, and servant leadership as a safeguard against authoritarianism. These insights remain transferable across denominational lines and provide a framework for fostering healthier congregations. However, interpretive challenges persist, as modern contexts differ significantly from Corinth’s urban Greco-Roman world. Despite these limitations, Paul’s theology continues to speak powerfully into contexts of fragmentation and mistrust. This study contributes to scholarship by bridging the gap between Pauline exegesis and pastoral praxis, offering concrete, biblically grounded strategies for renewal in contemporary Christian communities.
Pemuridan Pria Sejati Bandung: Upaya Pemulihan Spiritualitas dan Kepemimpinan Pria dalam Keluarga Kristen Darmawan, Darmawan; Benjamin, Theophilus
SERVIRE: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 5 No 2 (2025): SERVIRE: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (Oktober 2025)
Publisher : Indonesia Christian Religion Theologians Association and Widya Agape School of Theology

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46362/servire.v5i2.160

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The crisis of fatherhood and the weakening of male leadership within families have become key factors contributing to the dysfunction of Christian households in Indonesia. Through the True Men Bandung Discipleship Program, this community service initiative aims to restore men’s spirituality and leadership responsibility in accordance with biblical principles. The program was conducted through a two-day discipleship camp followed by continuous mentoring using the 4M method (praying, reading, reflecting, and sharing). The results indicate a significant improvement in participants’ spiritual commitment, the restoration of marital relationships, and the strengthening of male involvement in family leadership roles. This project demonstrates that discipleship can serve as an effective model of faith-based community service that fosters family resilience and spiritual transformation within the church community.
Co-Authors Adeoye, Moses Adeleke Darmawan Darmawan Suleiman, Mordecai Gimba