Word Of God Research Articles

“I Do Believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to Be the Word of God”: Holy Scripture, John Webster, and the Prayer Book Tradition

This essay explores the theology of Holy Scripture in the current and historic liturgies of the Episcopal Church and argues that the tradition of our prayer books is largely in line with John Webster’s proposed “dogmatic ontology of Holy Scripture.” The Episcopal Church’s liturgies describe and use Scripture in a way which suggests a theological account of Scripture’s nature and purpose, as well as the proper attitude of Christians in their encounters with Scripture. Such a liturgical theology suggests that Holy Scripture exists in the divine economy as the means for God’s saving self-revelation, through which God exercises soteriological authority and confronts the church ab extra, and toward which Christians should adopt a trusting attitude of teachableness.

The Sacramentality of the Word of God by Jack D. Kilcrease in an Ecumenical Discussion with Roman Catholic Theology

The Sacramentality of the Word of God by Jack D. Kilcrease in an Ecumenical Discussion with Roman Catholic Theology

In Search of a Sinful Pun: A Granular Analysis of Q 2:58–59

Abstract This paper offers a new reading of Q 2:58–59 by way of Muqātil ibn Sulaymān’s Tafsīr and its use of the Hebrew Bible and Jewish or possibly Christian traditions. While the scholarly study of the Qurʾān in its late antique context has often been ambivalent toward medieval Arabic tafsīr, this paper uses the testimony of the tafsīr corpus on a single mysterious passage to reconstruct a plausible meaning in its original Qurʾānic milieu and shed light on the exegetical intimacies of Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the first Hijri centuries. Q 2:58–59 contain a puzzling pericope about God punishing the Israelites because they substituted one word, which God had commanded them to say, with another. The word God commanded them to say, ḥiṭṭa, does not represent any Arabic word that makes good sense in context. The word they substituted is never specified. Later Arabic exegetes were thus puzzled by the passage and proposed many different solutions. The paper closely analyzes Muqātil ibn Sulaymān’s reading of the relevant passage in light of biblical intertexts and Jewish or Christian traditions, yielding an interpretation of this passage with reference to a perfidious pun on the words for “sin” and “grain” that works in Aramaic or possibly Hebrew, but not in Arabic.

The Triple Root (Agnosia) in the Holy Quran is a Linguistic Study

This research, titled "The Triliteral Root (ʿAgnosia) in the Holy Quran: This paper aims at offering both linguistic and semantic analysis of the triliteral root “ʿ-Agnosia” in the Quran: A Linguistic Study. Incredibly, the language study of The Holy Quran is an academic interest to date, with the Holy Scripture being an ocean of knowledge. This research resulted from the need to be more precise in understanding some of the suras and certain features of Arabic and the Quran in particular some aspects of the root “ʿ-Agnosia” which is mentioned in some verses of the Quran with different meaning in Arabic. The work is divided into three sections each discussing a facet of the root ‘ʿAgnosia’ In the first place, the morphological and phonological properties of the root ‘ʿ ʿAgnosia’ with reference to the Quran. This is how this root expands the quantitative and qualitative meaning sphere of Quranic Arabic and adds its variety to the language, in general. The second section is therefore concerned with the phonic properties of the root: the place and the manner of articulation of the letters making up the root, and the phonological regularity which may be gleaned from the use of the root. The present analysis proves useful to throw the light on the auditory profile and the rhythm pattern of the root and how it is intoned in quranic recital with harmony and precision. The third section is devoted to the relations of this root with the internal structure of the words and phrases of the Quranic text: analysis of the morphological aspect of “ʿ- ʿAgnosia” In addition, identification and differentiation of number of forms and derivations of the root and correlation with the variables of the verses where it is used to determine the significance of the root in the verses of QURAN. When this analysis is done, not only works of classical and modern linguistics in reference to the root are reviewed and discussed and but also interpretations of the Quran. In the final section of the study, the authors reiterate the findings of investigation also bringing out the major ideas regarding the centrality of the root for enhancing the proclamatory task of the Quran as the Word of God. It is in this light, then, that this study aims at contributing to the existing body of knowledge on Quranic linguistics through a word by word examination of a particular root, the lack of which greatly hinders meaning construction in the Quran. It serves at making the reader to be appreciate on the difficulty in the language of the Quran and that the writers took their time to pen down the Quran. The study concludes by tabulating the basic findings in addition to identifying the sources that have been used in the course of the study. I pray to Allah, the Almighty Allah to shower his blessings to this work and any other further research to be made on the linguistic miracles of the Holy Quran.

Menumbuhkan Akar Iman: Pendekatan Kreatif Membawa Kitab Suci ke Hati Anak-Anak

Faith is an essential foundation in the spiritual life of Christians, and nurturing faith in children is a collective responsibility among the family, the church, and society. This article will discuss creative approaches that can be used to bring the Scriptures to the hearts of children. A literature review approach is used in writing the article in order to develop a deep understanding to increase their understanding of the teachings of the faith, also to foster a deep love and appreciation for the Scriptures as the Word of God. The article concludes that through the use of stories, games, art, music, and technology, we can create a fun and inspiring environment for children to encounter the Scriptures and develop their faith.

The Christocentrism of Marian Homilies

The aim of this article is to show the Christocentrism of Marian homilies. The starting point is to recall the fundamental function of the homily, which is to introduce the mystery of Christ, “always present and at work in us, especially in liturgical rites” (SC 35,2). This definition was applied to Marian homilies, revealing their three content areas: the proclamation of the mystery of Christ and Mary attested in the Word of God; the leading to participation in the grace of the mystery manifested in Mary and available in the liturgy; the call to conform oneself to Christ in imitation of Mary, his most faithful disciple. Those issues are explained and justified on the basis of Marian teaching of the Church and theological reflection. The analyses were also illustrated with the example of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The analysis carried out in the study showed that the main axes around which the content of Marian homilies should be organised are the Christological, soteriological, liturgical and ecclesiological perspectives. The emphasis should be placed on ecclesiotypical rather than Christotypical Mariology. Such an approach to the Marian homily allows an organic view of Mary’s presence and modality in the history of salvation. It is at the same time an example of a liturgy-mystery-life synthesis integrating what is believed with what is celebrated and what is lived.

Creation and the Revelation of God: Interwoven and Interactive Themes across John 1:1–2:12

Abstract John 1:19–51 provides a bridge from the prologue (1:1–18) into the body of the narrative and the inauguration of Jesus’s public ministry at a wedding feast (2:1–12). The primary theme underlying these opening days has long been debated. Further, do the days articulated by the regular temporal markers tally to six or seven? The evangelist presents the prologue in a chiasm that turns on the pivot of v. 12b. The opening and closing elements correspond to one another (creation imagery in vv. 1–5; revelation imagery in vv. 16–18), but the latter has been fundamentally affected by the pivot: the incarnation of the Word of God and the human response to it. Moreover, as a prologue, its structure and content profoundly affect what follows. Based upon these foundations, this essay argues that themes of both creation and revelation are interwoven and interactive across these early passages.

The Word of Life and the Simultaneous Presence of Scriptural Allusions: Resonances of Phil 2:12–18 with Deuteronomy, Deutero-Isaiah, and Daniel

In recent scholarship on Philippians, there is renewed interest in Paul’s use of Israel’s Scriptures. While the separate textual interactions between Phil 2:12–18 and its evoked texts have been explored in detail by McAuley and others, this article attends to the simultaneous presence of the allusions to Deuteronomy, Deutero-Isaiah, and Daniel as a contribution to a coherent overall pragmatics, which does not, however, reduce the allusive force of scriptural passages. Attention to the composite nature of Paul’s scriptural intertext discovers the motif of the word of God as a central concern of the evoked texts, which has implications for the interpretation of the word of life in Phil 2:16.

Spiritualitas Katekis

In the framework of the Christian vocation, being a catechist cannot be reduced into fullfiling a job to proclaim the truth of the Christian faith and to teach People of God to live according to the Christian faith. Catechist needs to form himself acording to spirituality proper to his mission. The spirituality of catechist is fundamentally formed of openness to Word of God, truthfullness to the self, and authentic living according to Christian faith and ethics. To begin with such spirituality, one has to make a habit which is relevant to that objectives, such as, constant practice of reading the Bible and spiritual exercise, personal prayer and devotion, and honest life.

Penerapan Homeletika dalam Pembinaan Rohani kepada Anak PAUD Ananda Silangkitang “Hidup Dalam Kasih” dalam Roma 12:9a

Proclaiming the truth of God's Word is the duty of all of us as disciples of Christ. Even though we have different ways of expressing it, we have to do it for all age groups. Likewise with children, spiritual formation must be carried out to guide, grow and build the child's spiritual identity. Living in love is one of the teachings that we often hear in Christianity, as well as for children, it is very important to carry out spiritual formation so that they can learn how to live in true love.

Tetap Pilih Yang Benar Walaupun Sukar: Pembinaan Iman di GPIBI Amanat Agung Kalasan

This Community Service activity is motivated by the fact that the lives of Christians are always faced with difficulties and are required to choose the right things according to God's Word in facing them. In order to choose the right thing, Christians often experience struggles, both struggles in choosing and in bearing the consequences or risks of their choices. Therefore, the aim of this activity is: First, to explain the principles that must be adhered to in choosing the right thing, even if it is difficult, both difficult in choosing and difficult in facing the risks of that choice. Second, to measure the level of respondent satisfaction with the material and delivery of the material for this activity. The method used to present this article is the descriptive method, while the method used in the activity is the lecture method. The results of this activity were: There were no (0%) people who said they were dissatisfied, there were no people (0%) who said they were dissatisfied, there were 1.25 people (1.09%) who said they were neutral, there were 78.3 people (66 .2%) said they were satisfied and 33.25 people (32.71%) said they were very satisfied. It can be concluded that the level of satisfaction of the audience or participants in this community service activity is at a high level.

Knowledge of God – as an inner human experience

From the Old Testament perspective, wisdom is not man's ultimate destination, but it is the way “by which” we can reach God. Travelling through life with wisdom, man finds his true theological destination by dwelling in the mystery of the revealed word. Thus, “Wisdom has built her house” (Prv 9:1), living spiritually in people who discover in the mystery of the spoken word the redemptive work of Christ in the intimacy of humanity that he came to redeem from sin. This interiority, understood as the dwelling of the Word of God in the human heart, in its spiritual abode, is interpreted by Holy Scripture, patristic and philocalic literature, as well as by the liturgical prayer of the Church as an incarnation of the Word in us, which we understand it as a food of doxological words and the communion of Eucharistic Christ, Divine Body and Blood, Liturgy of God with us in the Church of His Glory, which is His ecclesial Body.

Spiritualitas Petugas Pastoral dalam Karya Pelayanan Pastoral Awam

Spirituality is fundamental in the life of pastoral workers. Because spirituality is the main driving force that gives enthusiasm to a pastoral officer, especially in ministry. The service of a pastoral officer is very meaningful if it is accompanied by a person who is brave, enthusiastic and humble, because the duty and war of a pastoral officer is to proclaim the Word of God. Basically, pastoral officers are called and sent by Christ to proclaim the Word of God to all believers with the aim of saving them. Lay Pastoral Officers are Christian believers who have received baptism and been anointed with the Holy Spirit. Through the baptism they have received, lay pastoral officers become members of the Body of Christ, gathered into the People of God, by carrying out the Tri-task of Christ according to their ability to carry out their mission for all Christians in the Church and the world. Lay pastoral officers live in the world, meaning carrying out worldly duties and work, and being in the midst of the realities of family and social life. They are called by God to carry out their own duties by imbuing the spirit of the Gospel, in that way they radiate faith, hope and love, especially the testimony of life. Lay pastoral officers who carry out the Tri-tasks of Christ, one of which is as preachers of the Word of God, strive to develop the faith of Catholics according to the values ​​of the Kingdom of God.

God in Tibetan: On the Use of an Impersonal Concept as a Translation for “God”

The word for God used in many Bible translations in Tibetan-related languages is dkon mchog, a Tibetan Buddhist concept originally designating the so-called “Buddhist Trinity”: Buddha, dharma (the teachings), and sangha (the community of disciples). The expression was first used by Jesuit missionaries in the eighteenth century, and a review of their argumentation shows that its use is due to more than simply its superficial resemblance to the Christian Trinity. Expressions used in translation for unknown concepts undergo over time a semantic shift, by which the concept is reinterpreted and filled with new content corresponding to the biblical understanding. This shift can take place via metonymic or metaphoric extension, and the change is relatively unconstrained. The metonymic shift required in order for the concept dkon mchog to convey the biblical meaning is not likely to result in polysemy and may therefore give less cause for misunderstanding than the polysemous expressions (God/god) used in most other Bible translations.

Implementasi Keadilan Sosial Perspektif Amos Bagi Gen-Z

Humans are faced with countless kinds of social problems, one of which is the problem of social justice. The practice of social injustice has been going on for centuries, including in the nation of Israel. The Bible clearly writes how the prophet Amos voiced justice and rebuked injustice committed by religious leaders and the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The principle of justice is respect for a person's life. The church as an organizer of social justice has a responsibility to embrace the entire life of the congregation, including generation Z, which currently has the largest population in Indonesia. This research aims to highlight the role of the Church as an organizer of social justice for generation Z. The research method used is a qualitative case study with an example from one of the churches in the Kelapa Gading area, North Jakarta. The research results show that the Church can uphold social justice by developing the lives of generation Z, by teaching God's Word and providing the necessary training through the Training Center. So, through the establishment of the Ensample Training Center, the Church has taken a role in implementing social justice for generation Z.

Otoritas Alkitab: Tinjauan Teologi Sistematis Pemikiran Luther Menjawab Skeptisisme Teologi Kontemporer Tentang Alkitab Sebagai Firman Allah

The purpose of writing this article is to explore Martin Luther's view of the Bible as the authoritative Word of God as a critical answer to the doubts of contemporary groups. This article refers to the results of Luther's thoughts in documents and systematic theology classroom notes. The meaning of what and how the Bible is for Luther is the most fundamental thing that is intertwined with history, travel, and church growth. By using library research methods, the author finds Luther's critical thoughts regarding the Bible his criticism of the Roman Catholic Church, to the doubts of contemporary groups regarding the Bible which is understood as God's Word in all centuries throughout life.

Fratelli Tutti e a defesa da vida

This article addresses Pope Francis' encyclical letter “Fratelli Tutti”, published in 2020, in light of the integral defense of life, and highlights fraternity as a counterpoint to individualism prevalent in contemporary society. Fraternity is not only understood at the level of personal relationships, but also in its political dimension and in accordance with the principle of solidarity, according to the Social Doctrine of the Church. This is the Christian perspective of defending life in all its forms, from birth to death, giving priority to the poor and excluded and combating the throwaway culture. Based on the inspiration of concrete reality, the experience of the Ka’apor indigenous people and the Word of God with the parable of the Good Samaritan, the article develops reflections on the mission of the Church and offers proposals for action within the horizon of integral ecology, with political, economic, educational and spiritual perspectives.

Carnarvon: 'n Oorsig van die geskiedenis van die dorp en distrik

Before the arrival of the Whites towards the middle of the eighteenth century, the present-day Carnarvon district was the dwelling-place of the Bushmen. At the beginning of the nineteenth, the settlement of increasing numbers of Whites and Basters, and the Xhosa under Jan Kaffer forced the Bushmen northwards. With the passing of time a civilised community developed at Carnarvon. Rhenish missionaries were the first to preach the Word of God in this area and later churches of other denominations were established. Proper local administration was introduced, communication with the outside world improved and by the turn of the century the district could boast of social and cultural activities. Although agriculture dominates the local economy, secondary industries and commerce have made an important contribution towards rendering the area self-supporting.

Biblical Leadership Spirituality in Developing the Quality of Catholic Education

Catechists preach the Bible through the practice of catechesis. The proclamation is carried out in a methodical and organic manner. Catechist actors, in particular, focus on evangelizing the general public, both clergy and laity. In the real-world development of the Christian faith, laypeople who become catechists have a complicated responsibility. Because they are directly involved in the lives of the people, they are at the forefront of the ministry work. They are also, in another sense, among people who share God's word with others. The lay catechists' experiences in life have become so ingrained in people's lives. The realities of today are extremely diverse. Even though they live in a time of globalization and modernity, there are still a lot of areas in which civilization has not been particularly developed. Border areas are in many cases being ignored, like places that are sometimes still harder to get to than the development of government centers, like roads that are hard to get to. Catechists face difficulties in providing services due to the scattered location of their service stations. To continue serving under the most difficult circumstances, the catechists need a spiritual spirit to support their efforts in developing religious education in this global world.

Faith in God among "The Holly Quran" and " Kenzaa Rabbh"

This study deals with the uniform God in" The Holly Quran" and "Kenzaa Rabah", include introduction, four themes and Conclusion faith in God. "Kenzaa Rabah". The first theme includes the definition of the Holy Quran" and "Kenzaa Rabbh" which consider the helly book of the Sabian as it one of the oldest religions believe in the unity of Creator. The Holly Quran mentioned Sabian as they the followers of book. The second theme has been devoted to the words of faith in God in Holly Quran where inadequate from the unity of A- Huha is to create the creation. Which sent the prophets and the books ae formed by, and people join faithful and Kuffar, the happy from Paradise and naughty of the fire as the whole religion is given to Allah. It's not afraid of God. Allah doesn't see him. He is his own is the owner of creator Razak, schemer. The almighty Allah is the master in his university being not share by. The third theme adds the faith in God in "Kenzaa Rabah" and discussed the fact of accusing the Sabian that they worshiped stars and planets. Where they though ting for the existence of the learned God creator the one that doesn't hit the senser and doesn't lead to the creature. Allah is one and one religion and prophets were sent by their one God to the right and referred the words of God to the right of the whole offered by all the heavenly books. The fourth theme has been allocated to the comparison between "The Kenzaa Rabah" and "The Holly Quran" about unification of God and the presence of the relationship between the belief of Sabian and Islam. The conclusion come included the most important results of the research and including the following: The Sabian religion is regarded as the oldest heavenly religion on the face of the earth, and its history dates back to the first beginnings of unified human laws, just as the Sabian belief was discovered with the existence of the first human being: Adam, the first of the prophets, and the verses of God Almighty indicated in the horizons and in the souls, he has no partner, peer, or peer. instance. In drafting the study, the researchers used a comparative inductive technique.