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Theological Journal Kerugma
Published by Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya
ISSN : 26218038     EISSN : 26221039     DOI : https://doi.org/10.33856/kerugma
Core Subject : Religion,
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Theological Journal KERUGMA is published by STTII Surabaya as a means of development of Evangelical and Interdenominational Evangelical Theology. Theological Journal KERUGMA welcomes submissions on biblical exegesis and applied studies in support of the development of the discipline of theology and the worldwide church.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Studi Agama
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Indonesian Evangelical Hermeneutics Meets Derrida’s “Il n’y a pas de hors-texte” Oscar Lambertus Lontoh, Frederich
Theological Journal Kerugma Vol 9 No 1: Theological Journal Kerugma April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33856/kerugma.v9i1.276

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This study examines the intersection between Jacques Derrida's deconstructive axiom, "Il n'y a pas de hors-texte" (often translated as "nothing is outside the text"), and the well-established principles of Indonesian Evangelical hermeneutics. Derrida's statement challenges the notion of fixed meaning, stable reference, and authorial intent outside of the textual marking game, emphasizing contextuality and the impermanence of meaning. In contrast, Indonesian Evangelical hermeneutics, which is rooted in the Protestant theological tradition and often emphasizes the authority, clarity, and divine inspiration of Scripture (Sola Scriptura), seeking objective truths and stable meanings for faith and practice, also emphasizes the author's contextual understanding when writing the text. Using the literature analysis research method, this study explores the underlying tensions and potential points of dialogue between these frameworks. This paper argues that this encounter highlights fundamental questions about the authority of the text, the nature of interpretation, the possibility of stable meaning, and the influence of cultural location in the unique Indonesian Evangelical context, revealing both significant challenges and unexpected hermeneutical complexities. This study concludes that although Indonesian evangelical hermeneutics and Jacques Derrida's deconstruction experience a fundamental epistemological conflict. Indonesian evangelicals adhere to the final authority of the Bible as the coherent and meaningful word of God.  In contrast, Derrida's deconstruction radically rejects the existence of a stable meaning in any text and emphasizes the text's irreducibility to external contexts such as history, authors' intentions, or transcendent references. Deconstruction was seen as threatening the foundations of biblical authority and the stability of the doctrine it held so firmly. A common point emerges in the emphasis on the role of the interpretative community.
The Areopagus Approach as a Contextual Framework for Religious and Cultural Engagement among the Malay Community of West Kalimantan Soegianto, Soegianto
Theological Journal Kerugma Vol 9 No 1: Theological Journal Kerugma April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33856/kerugma.v9i1.611

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The ethnic identity and religious affiliation of the Malay community in West Kalimantan form an inseparable unity, rendering this context one of the most complex mission fields in Indonesia. Contextual missiological studies addressing this community remain largely dominated by confrontational approaches that give insufficient attention to the ethno-religious identity dimension, while dialogical yet kerygmatic models of evangelism have not been systematically developed within Indonesian missiological literature. This study aims to formulate a conceptual framework for contextual evangelism by adopting the Apostle Paul's missionary strategy at the Areopagus (Acts 17) as a missiologically relevant foundation for the West Kalimantan Malay context. The research employs a qualitative method through a library research approach, drawing from three primary literature clusters: Pauline theological hermeneutics, socio-cultural ethnography of the West Kalimantan Malay community, and contemporary contextual missiology theory. Analysis was conducted through a thematic-hermeneutical approach to identify points of convergence between biblical mission strategy and local cultural realities. The findings yield a three-stage framework: (1) appreciative cultural observation to identify theological "contact points" within Malay values; (2) the utilization of local cultural narratives and symbols as contextual bridges for Gospel communication; and (3) the proclamation of Christ as the fulfillment of culture's spiritual longings without reducing or eliminating ethnic identity. This study contributes to the development of a three-stage contextual missiological model grounded in cultural hermeneutics, one that can be operationalized by mission practitioners within the context of Malay Muslim ethno-religious communities in Indonesia.
Trust as the Foundation of Leadership: A Conceptual Analysis of “The Law of Solid Ground” in John C. Maxwell’s Leadership Theory Ranto, Ranto
Theological Journal Kerugma Vol 9 No 1: Theological Journal Kerugma April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33856/kerugma.v9i1.641

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Effective leadership is determined not only by a leader’s managerial abilities or technical skills, but also by the moral qualities and character that underpin their leadership. One key concept that emphasizes the moral dimension of leadership is the principle of “The Law of Solid Ground,” as articulated by John C. Maxwell. This principle asserts that trust is the primary foundation supporting the entire structure of leadership. Without trust, leadership loses its moral legitimacy and its influence over followers.  This article aims to theoretically analyze the concept of the Law of Solid Ground within Maxwell’s leadership theory and explore its implications for effective leadership practice. This study employs a literature review (library research) method, utilizing a conceptual analysis of Maxwell’s works alongside a critical dialogue with modern leadership literature from various experts.  The results of the study indicate that trust is a fundamental element of effective leadership and that a leader’s character integrity is a key factor in building that trust. Integrity fosters credibility, strengthens the moral legitimacy of leadership, and fosters a healthy and sustainable organizational culture.

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