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Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan
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Veritas: Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal published semiannually (June and December) by Sekolah Tinggi Teologi SAAT (Southeast Asia Bible Seminary), Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. The journal specializes in evangelical theology that focuses on the novelty in biblical studies, systematic theology, and practical theology, contributing to theological studies and ecclesial ministry. Manuscripts submitted for publication in this journal include quantitative or qualitative field research findings, conceptual and critical studies, exegesis or exposition material, case studies, and other forms of original thought in the broad scope of theological research, supported with academic references that are adequate, robust, and accurate.
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Chosen in Christ: Revisiting the Contours of Predestination Wilson Jeremiah
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v21i1.411

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This saying is perhaps trustworthy, “Of writing many books on the election, there is no end.” So why another book on this topic? What’s the payoff(s)? One apparent reason is the contentious nature of the idea of election itself, and so no one has written conclusively on this particular issue, as witnessed throughout the history of Christianity. As a contribution to the Reformed, Exe­ge­tical, and Doctrinal Studies (REDS) Series, Cornelis Ve­nema believes not only that it is a timely work to com­memorate the four-hundredth anniversary of the Synod of Dordrecht and the genesis of the Canons of Dordt, but there are also at least two other motivations for an additional reflection on the topic. First, the doctrine of election is so pervasively taught throughout Scripture, explicitly or implicitly, that it is impossible not to come across the topic as one reads both the Old and New Testament carefully. Second, the doctrine of election is essential in understanding the triune God’s initiative and role in the whole biblical drama of redemption. Venema rightly notes the two practical implications following this second point, that such doctrine would impress upon believers a life of humility as well as a life of thanksgiving and total commitment to glorify God.
Belajar Berdialog dari Yesus: Kajian Reflektif-Eksploratif dari Yohanes 4:7–21 Mengenai Perjumpaan Antariman Adrianus Yosia
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v21i1.536

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This article discusses an explorative proposal for inter-faith dialogue based on the life of Jesus amid the development of religious and tribal diversity in the city in Indonesia. The rising migration and urbanization will bring diversity to a new height in Indonesia. Hence, dialogue is a must amid the irresistible context. This proposal for dialogue will be based on Kevin J. Vanhoozer's dramatic method through the fusion of horizons which proposes how to apply biblical passages to everyday life. The reflective-explorative study of John 4:7–21 resulted in three recommen­da­tions as a form of horizon fusion in the context of ethnic and reli­gious pluralism in the city, namely: the dialogue of reconciliation, the dialogue of friendship, and the dialogue of theology.
Yahudi Helenis untuk Terjemahan Kata Yunani Ἑλληνιστὰι dalam Alkitab Indonesia: Sebuah Studi Semantik Yonky Karman
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v21i1.544

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The meaning of the neologism Ἑλληνιστὰι in the New Testament (Acts 6:1; 9:29; 11:20), although only three times, is not as simple as one might think. The Indonesian Bible (TB, BIMK) defines its first two usages as linguistic differences (“Greek-speaking Jews”). The third usage is not even clear whether it is the category of descent (“Greeks”) or religious (“non-Jewish peo­ple”). There is a tendency for Ἑλληνιστὰι to be translated non-uniformly, but there is also a uniformity. In the context of this word study, the first step is to determine Ἕλληνες as the root and origin of Ἑλληνιστὰι. Since the semantic meaning of Ἕλληνες includes Greeks by descent and Greeks culturally, the second step is to examine the consistency of the differentiation of Graeci and gentiles in the Vulgate for both Greekishness. The fact that Ἑλληνιστὰι trans­lations are so varied makes the final step nec­essary, namely to reinterpret the word in its context. As a result, neologism is needed for Indonesian vocabulary: “Helenis” (or Hellenist) for cultural Ἕλληνες and “Yahudi Helenis” (or Hellenized Jews) for Ἑλληνιστὰι.
Building A Gospel Culture in the Contemporary Church: Ten Imperatives for Church Leaders Sen Sendjaya
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v21i1.551

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As the church finds herself amidst ongoing disruptive changes that are exacerbated by the pandemic, the need for church leaders to reexamine the way the church operates is not merely an important necessity but an urgent priority. The purpose of this article is to outline how church leaders can recalibrate the culture of the church to align with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Drawing on insights from Organizational Leadership and Psychology research, three key features of church culture are discussed in relation to the adaptive challenges that impact the church. As practical implications for church leaders, the article proposes ten leadership imperatives to shape and nurture the gospel culture in the church.
Menggugat Allah: Pendekatan Sosio-ideologis terhadap Gugatan Ayub dalam Ayub 24:1–12 Albert Parsaoran Sihotang
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v21i2.568

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The book of Job is one of the stories that excitingly describes the encounter of both the reality of life and the utopian faith’s tradition in the life of a pious and righteous person before God. The tension from the encounter between them is conveyed uniquely in the dialogue between Job, God, and his friends, using the form of confrontation and confirmation. Although the historicity of Job’s figure can be questioned, his characterizations that show a person’s religiosity represent the religiosity of the community. Job is present not only in the tension of confrontation and confirmation but also as a transformative solution between the fragile realities of life (vulnerability to suffering) and the utopian faith’s tradition that tends to hegemony the reality of life. Therefore, through a socio-ideological hermeneutical approach, this research tries to reread Job’s story specifically through chapters 24:1-12 which highlights Job’s claim. In this study, it appears that Job’s claim, which has been neglected due to the dominance of “one-sided” readings on the righteous and pious character of Job, has become a transformative solution as a realistic and authentic form of religiosity in the tension of encountering the realities of life and the traditions of faith.
Halaman Depan Volume 21 Nomor 1 Toni Afandi
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 1 (2022)
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Halaman Belakang Volume 21 Nomor 1 Toni Afandi
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 1 (2022)
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Analisis terhadap Metode Berteologi Kalangan Pentakosta dari Trialektika Amos Yong menurut Triperspektif John Frame Antonius
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v21i2.510

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Pentecostalism is one of the fast-growing traditions that is distinctive in its theological method. Some Pentecostals also claim that they are an evangelical church. This claim can lead to debates and blur the meaning of evangelical as if there is no difference between the two. This difference cannot be seen only from the church’s status but from the method of theology that underlies it. Therefore, this study will compare the theological method of the Pentecostals-Charismatics, represented by Amos Yong, and the theological method of the Reformed, represented by John M. Frame. The purpose of this comparison is to try to find common ground and balance between the two approaches. Frame’s Triperspectivalism method can give room for Yong’s Tria­lectic method to see the Holy Spirit-Word-Community aspect from the normative, situational, and existential lenses of theology as three inseparable parts. Thus, it is hoped that there can be harmony in theological methods between the Pentecostal-Charismatic tradition and the Reformed tradition.
Kajian Pandangan Martin Luther tentang Sinergi antara Gereja, Sekolah dan Keluarga dalam Pendidikan iman Anak di masa Pascapandemi Yulia Setia
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v21i2.638

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Pendidikan iman bagi anak sangat penting. Berbagai upaya telah dilakukan oleh gereja, sekolah Kristen, dan rumah atau keluarga untuk memberikan pendidikan iman kepada anak. Namun, di masa pandemi banyak hal yang berubah, termasuk bagaimana pendidikan iman bagi anak dilakukan oleh setiap lembaga tersebut. Dalam artikel ini, penulis ingin mengkaji pandangan Martin Luther, khusunya mengenai sinergi antara gereja, sekolah dan keluarga dalam menyelenggarakan pendidikan iman. Semasa hidupnya, Luther juga mengalami pandemi yang sering dikenal dengan Black Death, yang menyebar di Eropa pada abad ke-14 hingga ke-17. Luther melihat kondisi pendidikan iman bagi anak-anak sangat jauh dari ideal. Kondisi gereja, sekolah dan keluarga ternyata sangat memprihatinkan terlihat dari rendahnya kualitas iman jemaat. Pada akhirnya, Luther banyak memberikan pandangannya melalui khotbah, surat, dan tulisan lainnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi pustaka yang akan memaparkan dan menelaah pandangan Luther mengenai peran gereja, sekolah dan keluarga, serta sinergi yang harus dilakukan. Setelah itu penulis akan mengkontekstualisasikan hasil penelitian ini pada konteks pascapandemi dan memberikan saran konstruktif apa yang bisa dilakukan oleh ketiga lembaga tersebut dalam mendidik iman anak. Kesimpulannya, sinergi antara gereja, sekolah dan keluarga untuk mendidik iman anak sangatlah penting. Anak mendapatkan pendidikan iman yang holistik jika ketiga lembaga pendidikan tersebut bekerja sama dalam menjalankan perannya.
Reorientasi Makna Bait Suci sebagai Tempat Ibadah Berdasarkan Interpretasi Wahyu 21:22 Erman Sepniagus Saragih
Veritas : Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Vol 21 No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36421/veritas.v21i2.588

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The Covid-19 pandemic has raised doubts about the sacredness of places, spaces, and materials for worship celebrations by the church. As a manifestation of God’s kingdom on earth, the church seems to reduce the space for encountering sacred and profane things with God. This article argues that even though the church is the arbitrator of the congregation with God (sacred and profane), the dynamics of the history of the Temple, the physical building is not legal-sacred worship because Christ is the final form of the Temple and believers participate in the New Jerusalem era. The conclusions are: first, the absence of an eschatological temple as part of the anti-Temple and anti-Temple polemic in various segments of Judaism and Greco-Roman, although, of course, the expectation of an eschatological temple was a reasonable expectation for early Jewish eschatology. Second, for Christians in Asia, the function of the physical Temple is not so essential in worship celebrations. However, the involvement of the container in the history of their belief is necessary. Third, John’s eschatological Temple emphasizes a new paradigm shift regarding Divine ownership in their minds, not the imagination of immortal things. Thus, the congregation as performers are not limited by symbols of worship and practicing spirituality must be able to transcend the symbols of worship from time to time.