Heavenly Father Research Articles

Doa Bapa Kami dalam Perspektif Kitab Suci

The “Our Father” prayer is one of the most recited prayers for all Christians. The Gospel of Matthew and Luke (Mat 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4) record this prayer as a prayer taught by Jesus himself to his disciples. This article aims at exploring the richness of this prayer by putting more light on its structure and meaning of some important expressions in the prayer. In general, there are six petitions in “Our Father” prayer, divided in two main sections. The first three petitions carry our thoughts toward Our Heavenly Father, for His own sake. The other three remind our necessities. By observing that, the article reveals that this prayer is very deep in meaning to help Christians grow in their devotional and spiritual life. Through its more devotional recitation, Christians would not only pray as a daily routine activity but also could actively grow in its awareness as disciple and in its confession of The Holy Trinity God.

Wychowanie religijne w pedagogice Jana Pawła II

Given the ongoing social, political and economic transitions and related threats and challenges, the need to prepare young generations for proper interpretation of the reality is indisputable. These expectations are met by the educational thought of Pope John Paul II – an unquestionable moral authority. Aim. The aim of the article is to present the concept of religious education of Pope John Paul II. Methods. The analysis of ideas by Pope John Paul II was carried out based on selected papal encyclics, exhortations, letters and speeches. Results. The presented analysis of the views on religious education of Pope John Paul II shows that they fall within the tendency of Christian personalism. The teaching of John Paul II contain beliefs about the infinite value of the man, emphasise its personal individuality, draw attention to such organization of the temporal world so that an individual living in it may develop its personality. Such development is not only the goal of a human being, but also the target of the entire social life. For where personal values, such as freedom, dignity, justice, love and peace are valued, social structures may thrive. This is possible only in the case of unity with God. And this, in turn, may be guaranteed only by religious education. Conclusion. Religious education focuses on moral requirements concerning everyone and pursuant to the Gospel, as well as Christian attitudes to life and the world: both heroic and regular, referred to as Christian or evangelic virtues. These are the grounds for care about and endeavour to, when educating in faith, clearly present the issues such as human activity for integral liberation, seek societies of increased solidarity and brotherhood, fight for justice and build peace. Religious education is about preparing Catholic children to live in contact with non-Catholics, while preserving their own Catholic identity, and at the same time, showing respect for the faith of other people. It is a full introduction into Christianity which refers to all elements of life as a Christian. Religious education requires a variety of methods adapted to mental type and age, ecclesiastical and spiritual maturity, and individual preconditions of the catechised. The period worth of attention is when a small child receives the first constituents of catechesis from the parents and the family environment, which show in simple words the good and caring Father in Heaven, to whom the child learns to raise its heart. Oryginality. The article brings new values to the concept of upbringing, which leads a person to his development in the conditions of contemporary social and civilizational reality. Keywords. Pope John Paul II; religious education; children; teenagers; Christian personalism; catechization; values

ІНДОЄВРОПЕЙСЬКЕ КОРІННЯ ЯЗИЧНИЦЬКИХ БОЖЕСТВ СХІДНИХ СЛОВ’ЯН

The article reveals that the pagan deities of European nations come from more ancient images – the deities of the Indo-Europeans. ItIt is known that along with the disintegration of the Indo-European language community into smaller language families and languages, images of Indo-European deities continued to exist, spread and change. Nevertheless, several main deities were identified in which Indo-Europeans believed: the Heavenly Father – the main deity, the Thunderer God – the god of the warriors, the God of Earthly Forces – the god of the underworld, wealth and abundance, the Great Goddess, the River Goddess and the Wild Deity. Furthermore, the information about the pagan deities of the Eastern Slavs: Perun, Veles, Stribog, Veles, Khors, Dazhbog, Svarog, Simargl and Mokosh, was analyzed in order to reveal similar features with Indo-European deities. During the analysis, it was found that Perun is the same Thunder God. In turn, the Eastern Slavs have Strybog as their Heavenly Father, and Veles is the God of Earthly forces. At the same time, there are reasons to believe that Khors, Dazhbog, and Svarog were formed during the Iranian influence on the Proto-Slavs in the middle of the 1st millennium BC. Regarding Simargl and Mokosh, we can state that we do not have enough information to confidently state that or other origin of these deities. However, we assume that Mokosh is a Indo-European River Goddess, and Simargl is the so-called «Wild Deity». The study concluded that the Indo-European language community believed in several deities before its disintegration: the Heavenly Father, the God of Thunder, the God of Earthly Forces, the Great Goddess, the River Goddess and the Wild Deity. Later on, their images changed along with the process of settlement and development of new languages. In the case of the Eastern Slavs, these deities appeared as Stribog, Perun, Veles. At the same time, it was found out that some of the deities: Khors, Dazhbog, Svarog were formed as a result of Slavic-Iranian contacts. About the last considered deities: Simargla and Mokosh, tthere is insufficient information to assert a certain origin of these deities.

Bridging the gap between science and the humanities: A study of Wang Jinkang's universe-themed science fiction

This paper discusses several of Wang Jinkang's science-fiction works on the subject of the universe, such as With Me, Escape from the Mother Universe, Heavenly Father and Earthly Mother and Cosmic Crystal Egg. Based on an analysis of these works and Wang's creative writing trajectory, the paper summarizes the distinctive features of such universe-themed works: scientific rationality, fairy-tale-style plot setting, human–God duality and rational humanistic compassion. It concludes that Wang's works have not only crossed the gap between science and the humanities but also built a bridge between the two. Finally, this paper suggests that science-fiction writers provide a unique perspective for the reader by building a bridge between science and the humanities.

"Abba Father”, Jesus' Call to God in the Biblical Theological Perspective of Psalm 89:26

We have been accepted as sons by the redemption of Jesus Christ, so that we may call God the Father. Therefore, let us live truly as children of God; live well and truly. For we want to touch his heart, call him by the name he loves. Call him Abba, Call Him Father. Of all his names, Abba The Father is Jesus ' call to God. We know that Jesus loved this name because it is the name that is most often used. When Jesus was on earth, he called God” Father " several times. In the prayer of victory on the cross, Jesus cried out with a loud voice; "Father, into your hands I commit my life” (Luke 23:46). God loves to be called Father. Jesus taught us to begin prayer with the words “Our Father”. Perfect love speaks of God's love. Since Jesus called God Abba, the love that can eliminate fear is the love of the Father. Agape love is perfect love, and that is the love of the father. He cares about us, he cares about us. Jesus cried Abba, O Father, so that we Christians who are given strength and salvation by-yes, can cry Abba, Father. We call him Abba, the Father because he is our Father, he cares for us, and He understands us. Perfect love exists only in the father and is able to eliminate all worries. If the Father loves Jesus as his son, the Father in heaven also loves us as his children as Christians who believe in the truth and the way of eternal salvation. For this reason, the author chose the title: "Abba Father", Jesus ‘call to God in the perspective of Biblical Theology from the book of Psalms 89:26, he will also cry out to me: 'My Father You Are God and my rock my salvation.’

Formation of Christian Harmonic Civilization

The formation of Christian civilization is the providence of the Creator. Its formation is carried out by the spiritual interaction of people and nations under His guidance. When the New Testament time came, the Heavenly Father sent His Only Begotten Son to preach the Kingdom of God. The Incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ, taught and sent the Apostles, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to preach the Kingdom of God to all nations (Acts of the Apostles). So God laid the foundation for the formation of Christian civilization. The kingdom of God is within us as righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Unrighteous people will not inherit the Kingdom of God. Our bodies are a temple for the Holy Spirit and we are not our own. In the New Testament time, believing Christians move in procession to the miraculous temple of God of the new earth and new heaven, forming God’s people of an Orthodox harmonious civilization.

Reflections on Leonard J. Arrington

Reflections on Leonard J. Arrington

Continuing Revelation: Essays on Doctrine

Continuing Revelation: Essays on Doctrine

Christianity.

The Christian faith is founded on the principle that human life is sacred, a gift from God, the Heavenly Father. Christians live to love and glorify God. Throughout life, they witness a myriad of life events covering the spectrum from euphoric highs to devastating lows. Be it joy or sorrow, faith in God, having been established through a personal relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ of Nazareth as Savior and Lord, sustains and guides every step. The end of life is the closing earthly chapter, often shared with family members, a chaplain, parish pastor, or another spiritual care provider assisting the dying Christian with compassionate and significant conversations. It is a time to complete preparations for the final journey every Christian takes from this life into the glorious eternal life prepared in heaven with God the Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ the Savior, family, and friends who have gone before. This chapter examines various rituals and practices of the Christian faith observed during the end of life, legacy or life review, funeral practices, burial rituals following death, beliefs about the afterlife that inspire and inform the great hopes of Christian living, and bereavement support for grieving.

Универсальные архетипы в романе «Алхалалалай» саамского писателя Н. Большаковой

The literature of the Kola Sami, an indigenous small-numbered people of the Arctic, is still insufficiently researched by literary critics and is little known to the scientific community. The novel «Alkhalalalai» by Nadezhda Bolshakova, a member of the Writers' Union of Russia, is the first novel in the literature of the Kola Sami. The article is devoted to the study of the archetypal basis of the novel. The analysis of universal archetypes of the Great Mother, Virgin, Heavenly Father, Rebirth, etc. is carried out. The methodology of the research consists of works in the field of cultural studies, ethnography, anthropology and psychology; mythology and folklore; literary theory; literary studies of Sami literature. The main methodological principle in the work was the application of C.G. Jung's theory of archetypes, reinterpreted by literary criticism. To solve the research tasks, methods of theoretical analysis of works in the field of anthropology, cultural studies, mythology, folklore, literary studies were used; synthesis of the data obtained; comparative analysis. As a result of the analysis, it was found that in the text of the work, the worldview of the aborigines of the North was reflected, among other things, in the system of universal archetypes, ritual and mytho-folklore elements. Since the novel belongs to ethnic literatures, elements of the archaic worldview of ancient man are strong in it. The literary creativity of the Sami is still influenced by the myths and folklore of the Northern culture.

Quoted at the Pulpit: Male Rhetoric and Female Authority in Fifty Years of General Conference

Quoted at the Pulpit: Male Rhetoric and Female Authority in Fifty Years of General Conference

Moroni, Moses, and President Nelson: Vital Correlations with the COVID-19 Vaccine

Moroni, Moses, and President Nelson: Vital Correlations with the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Sesquicentennial, So What? An Assessment a Quarter Century Afterward

The Sesquicentennial, So What? An Assessment a Quarter Century Afterward

Սբ. Ամենափրկիչ Վանքի դպրոցը և Կոստանդ Ջուղայեցու Դասագիրք Մատյանը

Kostant (also Kostantin) Jughayetsi is one of the key figures of New Julfa of the 17th century, a merchant, a scientist-monk, a pedagogue anda teacher of the school of the Surb Amenaprkich monastery. He is the author of the first Armenian trade textbook “Compendium” and the founder of the trade literature genre in the Armenian literature. He has written “The Art of Arithmetic”, “The Introduction to Arithmetic” and “Compendium”, which summarize the knowledge and experience gained over the years of his trade activities. Our article is devoted to the chronicle heritage of Kostant Jughayetsi, in particular, to the works included in his textbook “Compendium”: “Instruction for Newly Learned and Young Merchants, “Question and Answer”, “Read, Baby, Learn with Love”, “Glory to You, the Heavenly Father” and “Ayb is an Example for All”.One of the ancient copies of the “Compendium”, being in the book depository of the Surb Amenaprkich Monastery of New Julfa, is the subject of our research. The “Commercial Commandment” by Kostant Jughayetsi is a whole encyclopedia of the materials necessary for the trade business, which summarizes advice and knowledge related to this area. The remaining works mainly represent the samples of the medieval instructions of the secular and spiritual content. Although these works do not represent great artistic value, they contain valuable information about the everyday lifeof that time andsupplement the picture of the literary heritage of New Julfa, being an important source of the history of the Armenian pedagogy and bibliography.

From Confrontation to Covenantal Partnership: Jews and Christians Reflect on the Orthodox Rabbinic Statement of “To Do the Will of Our Father in Heaven” ed. by Jehoschua Ahrens, Irving Greenberg and Eugene Korn (review)

From Confrontation to Covenantal Partnership: Jews and Christians Reflect on the Orthodox Rabbinic Statement of “To Do the Will of Our Father in Heaven” ed. by Jehoschua Ahrens, Irving Greenberg and Eugene Korn (review)

Dampak Pemahaman Eskatologis 1 Tesalonika 4:13-5:11 terhadap Perilaku dan Pertumbuhan Iman Jemaat di GKLI Sihabonghabong

The congregation's doubts about the Lord's day which will surely come, are a matter that needs to be considered, this condition of doubt greatly affects the behavior of the congregation to be serious or not in living their faith, their clear understanding of the coming of the Lord's day also affects how faith growth and the quality in the midst of his life as a believer and as a people or congregation of God's Church. When the Lord Jesus was taken up to heaven, several pairs of eyes witnessed. At that time there was a promise revealed through the angel; “This Lord Jesus, who was taken up into heaven from you, will come again in the same way, as you saw Him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11). But none of those words contain a definite meaning of time/date. Jesus Himself, when He served in the midst of this world, He promised that there would be a time when the Son of man would return with all glory and power. Yet even there Jesus said; “But as to that day or hour no one knows, neither angels in heaven nor children, only the father in heaven” (Mark 13:32). In a sense, that His coming is certain, but regarding the time (time) is not known by anyone except the Father in heaven. An understanding of the events that will occur (eschatological) is something that every church of God needs to understand and understand, so that eschatology is not a confusing thing but can build congregational behavior and faith growth, especially for the congregation at GKLI Sihabonghabong. The influence of this understanding will be examined using qualitative descriptive-analysis methods to see to what extent this eschatological understanding affects the behavior of the congregation and the growth of faith in the GKLI Sihabonghabong congregation.

Mormonicity

Mormonicity

A Theology of Forgiveness: Theosis in Matthew 18:15–35

Jesus’s discussion of the discipline of the church (Matt 18:15–35) shows an example of theosis. While there has been growing interest in theosis among NT scholars, little work has been done on theosis in Matthew’s Gospel. Moreover, scholars who do recognize theosis in Matthew’s Gospel do not attend to how God and the human are united. This article seeks to fill the lacuna. The purpose of this study is to offer a theological exegesis of forgiveness in Jesus’s church discipline. I aim to demonstrate that forgiveness as an embodied way of life is a hermeneutical key to theosis, namely, our transformative participation in God’s life. Forgiveness as an embodied way of life requires the cultivation of particular practices, such as prayer and repentance. This study shows that embodying forgiveness through the practices of prayer and repentance is to take part in the nature and will of the Father in heaven who desires love and mercy (7:21; 12:50; 18:19, 35).

A Queer Heavenly Family: Expanding Godhood Beyond a Heterosexual, Cisgender Couple

A Queer Heavenly Family: Expanding Godhood Beyond a Heterosexual, Cisgender Couple

The Divine Feminine in Mormon Art

The Divine Feminine in Mormon Art