JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH ENABLES US TO REJOICE IN TIMES OF SUFFERING

Penulis

  • Agustinus Dermawan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54345/jta.v6i2.117

Kata Kunci:

Hermeneutics, St Paul’s Letter to Romans, Justification by Faith, Jesus Christ

Abstrak

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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2023-10-18