JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH ENABLES US TO REJOICE IN TIMES OF SUFFERING

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Agustinus Dermawan

Abstract

St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans holds a significant place in


Christian theology, as it introduces essential concepts such as


justification, imputation, adoption, and sanctification. While the


epistle explores the theory of righteousness bestowed by God


through faith in Jesus Christ, it also emphasizes the practical


application of this doctrine in the lives of believers. This article aims


to conduct a brief exegetical study, focusing on the practical


implications of justification by faith and its relevance to the present


suffering of believers. The literary and historical context of the


epistle supports the authorship of the apostle Paul, as evidenced by


the emphasis on justification, the understanding of Jewish 


perspectives, and Paul's role as the apostle to the Gentiles. By


delving into the depths of this doctrine and its implications, this


study aims to shed light on the transformative power of faith and its


significance in the face of adversity for believers today.


 


Abstrak


Surat Rasul Paulus kepada orang-orang Roma memiliki tempat yang


signifikan dalam teologi Kristen, karena memperkenalkan konsep


konsep penting seperti pembenaran, imputasi, adopsi, dan


pengudusan. Sementara surat ini mengeksplorasi teori kebenaran


yang dianugerahkan oleh Allah melalui iman kepada Yesus Kristus,


surat ini juga menekankan penerapan praktis dari doktrin ini dalam


kehidupan orang percaya. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk melakukan


studi eksegetis singkat, dengan fokus pada implikasi praktis dari


pembenaran oleh iman dan relevansinya dengan penderitaan orang


beriman saat ini. Konteks sastra dan sejarah dari surat ini


mendukung kepenulisan rasul Paulus, sebagaimana dibuktikan


dengan penekanan pada pembenaran, pemahaman perspektif


Yahudi, dan peran Paulus sebagai rasul bagi bangsa-bangsa lain.


Dengan menggali lebih dalam doktrin ini dan implikasinya,


penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan kekuatan transformatif


iman dan signifikansinya dalam menghadapi kesulitan bagi orang


beriman saat ini.

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