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Predica Verbum
Core Subject : Religion,
Predica Verbum: Jurnal Teologi dan Misi is a journal that publishes the results of academic studies and research in the fields of biblical theology, systematic theology, and missiology.
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The Debate About the Almighty שַׁדַּי (Saddai) in the Book of Job Ragil Kristiawan; Joko Priyono; Kim Kiedong
Predica Verbum: Jurnal Teologi dan Misi Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Predica Verbum Vol. 5 No. 1 (June) 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i1.114

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This study aims to fill the interpretive gap in the Book of Job by analysing the use of yD:êv (Saddai) in the dialogues and debates in the Book of Job, and how this name becomes a bridge between the concept of divine justice and the human experience of suffering. The research method is qualitative with a hermeneutic approach, where the author compares the Masoretic and Septuagint (LXX) texts, where the author analyses the dynamics of the use of yD:êv (Saddai) by various characters in the book of Job. The results show that the name yD:êv Saddai reflects God's infinite power and permits suffering as a form of discipline. The discussion highlights the dynamics of dialogue between Job and his friends, as well as the theological implications of suffering as a space to experience God's love. The conclusion of this study asserts that an understanding of Saddai can provide new insights into biblical theology and human spiritual experience.
Lukas 18 : 35–43 Sebagai Landasan Misi Gereja dalam Melaksanakan Pemberdayaan Kaum Disabilitas Staryan Yohanis Yohanes Najoan; Andheralvi Isaiah Lontoh
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i1.126

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The Church's mission is to protect and heal everyone holistically. Interpreting this vocation, the existential church must not limit its approaches in the world. This article was prepared as a form of concern for those who have not felt real acceptance from the church due to different physical conditions. The Church must base its mission on the ethical-theological values that this article draws from a passage from Luke 18:35-43. In the work of preparing this article, qualitative research, literature study approach and also narrative hermeneutic study are used to see the full text used. The research uncovered a heartbreaking reality when churches were found to be less concerned with issues related to the needs of people with disabilities and unconsciously turned a blind eye to the church's behavior of trying to separate itself from the interests of people with disabilities. This is contrary to what the text of Luke 18:35-43 offers regarding friendliness and concern for the disabled. The deciphering of the narrative of this text generates a new idea that can help the church to act more inclusively, liberatively, and transformatively in a way that is not limited to acceptance but goes beyond empowerment that brings holistic healing.
Antitesis Terhadap Malaikat, Musa dan Elia: Studi Analisis Tekstual "Andres Duo" dalam Kisah Para Rasul 1:10 Andris Kiamani
Predica Verbum: Jurnal Teologi dan Misi Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Predica Verbum Vol. 5 No. 1 (June) 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i1.129

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The purpose of this research article is to understand the true figure of the two men in white mentioned in Acts 1:10. From previous research, there are two interpretations in translating the figure of the two men. Firstly, not a few have the interpretation that the figure is an angel. Secondly, another interpretation states that the figures are Moses and Elijah. If so, who is the real figure of the two men dressed in white mentioned in Acts 1:10? To answer this question, this research is conducted through a specific and comprehensive study. Based on the use of interpretative qualitative methods in accordance with the hermeneutic process, this article concludes based on the use of masculine nouns in ancient Greek that the two men in white were two adult males in comparison to the other sex or in relation to a woman or her partner, which at the same time the existence of the two men shows that the event was not just a spiritual experience of the disciples, but had a concrete physical dimension that was very real. This research has revealed an antithesis to the Angel, Moses, and Elijah in Acts 1:10.
Keluaran 6:1-6 sebagai Paradigma Teologi Penebusan dalam Perjanjian Lama Bonnarty Steven Silalahi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i1.130

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This study examines the paradigm of redemption theology in the Old Testament based on an exegetical analysis of Exodus 6:1-6. The study demonstrates that the transition from El Shaddai to YHWH is not merely a linguistic shift but part of God's progressive revelation in Israel’s salvation history. The findings reveal that redemption in the Old Testament encompasses two key aspects. First, redemption as a historical act, where God not only made promises to Israel's ancestors but also actively intervened to liberate them from Egyptian bondage. This is reflected in the use of the verb וְגָאַלְתִּי (wegā’altî, ‘I will redeem’), emphasizing that God acts as Go’el (Redeemer), who not only delivers Israel but also claims them as His own. Second, redemption as a covenantal relationship, where divine liberation is not merely a political or social action but a restoration of the covenantal bond between God and His people. The phrase וְלָקַחְתִּי אֶתְכֶם לִי לְעָם (welāqakhtî ʼetkem lî leʻām, ‘I will take you to be My people’) affirms that God’s redemption is always linked to the restoration of His people’s identity as a covenant nation. Thus, this study concludes that salvation in the Old Testament is not only about deliverance from slavery but also about the covenantal bond rooted in God’s grace.
Evaluasi Karakteristik Keimaman Menurut Maleakhi 2:1-9 Dan Relevansinya Bagi Kepemimpinan Jemaat Masa Kini Well Therfine Renward Manurung
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i1.136

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Malachi 2:1-9 contains God’s strong reprimand towards the priests as leaders of the congregation for living unrighteously, not honoring, and not listening to His word. This context is relevant today, where many church leaders have become stumbling blocks and there is deviation in service. The gap in previous research, with its diverse perspectives on Malachi 2:1-9, forms the background for this research. The aim of this research is to discover the principles or characteristics of church leadership from the perspective of Malachi 2:1-9, which can then be applied (made relevant) in modern church leadership. This research uses qualitative methodology with biblical theology and an exegetical approach to Malachi 2:1-9. The analysis focuses on constructing an interpretation of the prophetic literary text. This study evaluates and unearths two areas in Malachi 2:1-9: first, priestly characteristics in Malachi 2:1-9, which include attributes of a teacher, exemplary conduct and faithfulness; second, priestly characteristics relevant to contemporary church leadership, namely faithful devotion to God, guarded speech, doctrinally sound teaching and diligent preservation of knowledge.
Studi Komparatif Teologi Cyrill Tentang Kebangkitan Kristus dan Budaya Slametan Suku Jawa: Sebagai Jembatan Misi Eka Kurniawan Zebua
Predica Verbum: Jurnal Teologi dan Misi Vol 5 No 2 (2025): Vol 5 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Predica Verbum Vol. 5 No. 2 (December) 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i2.115

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This study aims to explore the encounter between Cyrill's theology and the Slametan culture of the Javanese tribe. Cyril is one of the important figures in the history of the Church who has made a significant contribution to understanding the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For Cyrill, the resurrection is not merely a historical event, but has profound theological implications for the lives of believers. The resurrection of Christ is an absolute gift of victory for human life over sin and death, so that through His resurrection, it becomes clear evidence that true salvation comes only from Him who is full of power. This study provides a new contribution to understanding the dynamics between the Christian faith and local culture by focusing on the concept of Christ's resurrection and the practice of selametan. This study uses a literature review and qualitative analysis approach to compare the concept of Christ's resurrection and the practice of selamatan. By examining various sources, including sacred texts, theological literature, and ethnography, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between faith and culture. This study contributes a methodology that can be applied in similar studies on religion and culture. It highlights the importance of dialogue between theology and cultural anthropology in the context of religious pluralism in Indonesia and is a first step toward carrying out a mission for the Javanese people.
Rekonstruksi Integritas Panggilan Pelayanan Melalui Kajian Hermeneutik Injil Lukas 23:50-56a Annatasya Tanti Meilynda Worang; Peggy Sandra Tewu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i2.154

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The church is called to serve with integrity, but is often faced with ethical and moral challenges that threaten the credibility of its ministry. Often the church is used as a means of power, with church leaders preferring to compromise with corrupt systems for the sake of position and a comfortable life rather than upholding faith and truth. This points to a deep crisis of integrity in ministry. This study aims to reconstruct the understanding of integrity in ministry through a hermeneutical analysis of the narrative in Luke 23:50-56a, which focuses on the figure of Joseph of Arimathea. As a member of the Sanhedrin, Joseph was faced with a difficult choice: to prioritize his position or to act out of compassion for Jesus. He chose to take down and bury Jesus' body, an act that went against the Sanhedrin's consensus and could potentially endanger himself. This study uses a qualitative approach, with narrative hermeneutics based on E. G. Singgih's method, which includes: structure, plot, characters, conflict, setting, time, style, and narrator. The results of the study show that integrity in service lies not only in institutional obedience, but in the willingness to transcend institutional and social barriers. Joseph's actions show that true service is rooted in moral courage and compassion, which are capable of setting aside personal, political, and comfort interests. Contemporary churches must reconstruct their understanding of ministry to emphasize courage, ethics, and commitment, even when facing personal risk. In this way, the ministry of the Church can once again become an authentic and transformative witness.
Transformasi Iman dari Personal ke Komunal dalam Kitab Ratapan: Studi Hermeneutik terhadap Ratapan 3 dan 5 Joel Amadeus Brilian
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i2.161

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This study aims to identify and analyze the process of faith transformation from the personal to the communal realm in the Book of Lamentations, particularly chapters 3 and 5. Using interpretive qualitative methods and a structural-literary hermeneutical approach, this study examines poetic patterns, rhetorical dynamics, and key verses that mark changes in expressions of faith. The results of the study show that Lamentations 3 displays a deep reflection of personal faith and becomes a turning point for the spiritual transformation of the people. Key verses such as Lamentations 3:21-22 and 3:40 show a shift from lamentation to a collective call for self-correction and hope in God. This process reaches its peak in Lamentations 5, which is a response and expression of faith and a collective plea for God's sovereignty amid destruction. The main conclusion of this study is that personal faith filled with reflective space can be a source of restoration and strength for the community as a whole. Of course, this study makes an important contribution in seeing suffering not as an ending but as a transformative space for the growth of faith, both personally and communally.
God's Love Language is Obedience: Structure and Substance of 1 John 5:1-5 Paulus Dimas Prabowo; Sanghee Kim; John Marlin
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51591/predicaverbum.v5i2.167

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This study aims to present the structure and substance of 1 John 5:1-5, in light of various interpretations and even disagreements over whether 1 John 5:1-5 constitutes a single structural unit. The main issue discussed in this study is: what is the structure and what is the substance of 1 John 5:1-5? Within the post-positivist paradigm and the evangelical theological perspective, the author will employ a stylistic analysis to examine chiasmus and repetition in 1 John 5:1-5. The study's results affirm strong evidence that 1 John 5:1-5 forms a single structural unit, and its substance is 'obedience as the language of love toward God.' Although borrowing the language popularized by Gary Chapman regarding the language of love, this study does not employ his theory. Future research could delve into systematic theological aspects such as the concept of being born again, or integrate it with social factors in terms ofrelated to love for others.