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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Pembinaan Rohani itu bisa dipakai dan diterapkan dalam Kelompok Sel. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan jenis data primer dan sekunder. Data primer dilakukan dengan wawancara dan observasi. Data sekunder dilakukan dengan studi dokumentasi. Narasumber penelitian berjumlah 20 orang dengan rentang usia 29 tahun sampai dengan 65 tahun dalam Kelompok Sel. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pembinaan rohani di kelompok sel telah membantu anggota untuk bertumbuh secara rohani dan menjaga stamina roh anggota. Selanjutnya, pembinaan rohani berdasarkan Kitab Kisah Para Rasul 4 : 23-31 dalam Kelompok Sel selanjutnya memunculkan nilai-nilai yang diajarkan dalam Kisah Para Rasul 4:23-31 sangat relevan untuk diterapkan dalam kelompok sel. Melalui kesatuan dalam doa, keberanian untuk bersaksi, mengandalkan Tuhan dalam setiap tantangan, berserah sepenuhnya kepada Tuhan, saling menguatkan, dan memiliki mental pemenang, kelompok sel menjadi tempat di mana setiap anggota dapat bertumbuh dalam iman, mengalami kuasa Tuhan, dan siap diutus untuk memberitakan Firman Tuhan kepada dunia. Sementara itu, pembinaan rohani dalam kelompok sel memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap keimanan dan tindakan anggota. Selain mendalami Firman Tuhan, kelompok sel mendorong penerapan ajaran dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, terutama dalam hubungan antar sesama. Anggota diajarkan untuk mengampuni, mengasihi, dan menjaga hati, serta terbuka dalam memperbaiki hubungan yang rusak.

This study aims to interpret the theological meaning of the practice of sharing in Acts 2:44–47 in relation to the internal economic life of the congregation. The study is motivated by a prevailing understanding of diakonia that tends to position charitable service as an additional activity of the church, without sufficiently relating it to the dynamics of communal fellowship and shared life within the faith community. Employing a qualitative approach through library research, this study conducts a biblical-historical analysis of Acts 2:44–47. The findings indicate that the practice of sharing in the early Christian community represents a form of economic solidarity rooted in communal fellowship and integrated into the congregation’s relational life, rather than merely an incidental act of charity. This economic solidarity possesses theological and contextual limitations and therefore cannot be applied literally to contemporary church contexts without critical reflection. This study contributes to the development of practical theological reflection by positioning the relationship between faith, fellowship, and the economic life of the congregation as an integral component of the understanding of diakonia.  

This study explores the role of the Holy Spirit as the main actor in spreading the gospel according to the Book of Acts and its relevance to the church's current mission strategy. Through a qualitative-descriptive approach with literature review, this study examines biblical texts and theological literature that emphasize that since the events of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has been the main initiator of the church's mission movement. In Luke's narrative, the Holy Spirit not only empowers the disciples to witness, but also leads the direction of ministry, selects and sends missionaries, opens and closes mission paths, and affirms the inclusiveness of the gospel for non-Jewish nations. The Holy Spirit acts as a catalyst that transforms a weak community of disciples into a church that boldly proclaims the gospel, as seen in Peter's sermon and the rapid growth of the congregation. In addition, the Holy Spirit preserves the purity of the church, unites the congregation, and gives spiritual gifts for the building up of the body of Christ. The results of this study confirm that the success of the early church's mission did not depend on human strategies, but on obedience to the Holy Spirit's leadership. The implication for the church today is the need to depend on the work of the Holy Spirit in evangelism, fellowship, and the development of the congregation's gifts, so that the church is able to respond to the challenges of the times with divine power and wisdom.  

This article examines the meaning of repentance and baptism in the Acts of the Apostles through an eschatological theological approach. Repentance and baptism are considered two important aspects in the journey of salvation and the development of the Christian faith. The methodology used in this research is qualitative with a literature study to explore the meaning, application and relationship between repentance and baptism from an eschatological theological perspective. Research findings reveal that repentance is a transformation of the heart that prepares a person to receive baptism as a symbol of new birth and the washing away of sins by the Holy Spirit. These two concepts complement each other and have significant theological consequences in the teaching and practice of the church's faith today. This research provides in-depth insight into the role of repentance and baptism in the context of gradual and eschatological salvation.

This study explores the concept of the Kingdom of God in the book of Acts as a spiritual and eternal reality that transcends political power and geographical boundaries. Through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the work of the apostles led by the Holy Spirit, the Kingdom of God manifests and grows within the early Christian community. Using a qualitative approach through library research, this study examines how the Kingdom of God was understood, practiced, and proclaimed by the apostles, as well as its relevance for contemporary Christian life. The findings indicate that the Kingdom of God is a call to live in love, justice, and peace, with the Holy Spirit as the central force in gospel proclamation and the formation of a Christ-centered community.

In this article, we use a hermeneutical approach to look at the concepts of spiritual healing and identity restoration in the context of Christian life. It looks at Paul's conversion from a persecutor of the church to a servant of Christ, where he discovers his true identity in Christ through a deep spiritual encounter. these topics in the modern Christian life, where many people seek spiritual healing and identity restoration in a world that is full of pressure and confusion. Everyone who is a Christian is called to experience a transformation through repentance and receiving the Holy Spirit, which allows them to live with divine purpose and recognize who they truly are before God.

Acts 1:8 became an important foundation for the mission of the early church to function as an agent of change in the world. In this verse, Jesus calls his disciples to be His witnesses in various regions, from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, while emphasizing the importance of cross-cultural missions in the development of the church. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a biblical approach. sThe rapid spread of the Gospel reflects the universal appeal of Christ's message that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, and its relevance for all people. Thus, the mission of the early church not only changed the spiritual lives of individuals, but also had a significant social impact, including strengthening communities, caring for the poor, and defending human rights. The results of this article review show an answer that mission is not just the task of a few people, but is the collective responsibility of all believers to create a better and more just world, in accordance with the teachings of Christ.

Acts 1:8 became an important foundation for the mission of the early church to function as an agent of change in the world. In this verse, Jesus calls his disciples to be His witnesses in various regions, from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, while emphasizing the importance of cross-cultural missions in the development of the church. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a biblical approach. sThe rapid spread of the Gospel reflects the universal appeal of Christ's message that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, and its relevance for all people. Thus, the mission of the early church not only changed the spiritual lives of individuals, but also had a significant social impact, including strengthening communities, caring for the poor, and defending human rights. The results of this article review show an answer that mission is not just the task of a few people, but is the collective responsibility of all believers to create a better and more just world, in accordance with the teachings of Christ.

The church is a gathering place for believers to glorify God as a sign of gratitude for God's inclusion in this world. Therefore the Church must grow and unite, because the one who formed the early church was God himself. Therefore the church must be able to become a channel of blessings like God's mission as the salt and light of the world, the church is not a haven for people who do not know God but the church is a place where God's children receive the gift of blessings from God.

Today’s church planting is no longer as expected as the early church. Where they do pioneering on the basis of truth. Church transfers occur due to the existence of a new church that facilitates the church which triggers people to move from the local church to another church. For this reason, this article aims to answer problems that ofthen occur in the church today. This research was written using qualitative  methods, as well as documents to support this writing. Based on the results of the study above, the Apostle Paul’s strategy in carrying out church planting was first, evangelizing to cities, secondly visiting synagogues, thirdly preaching around and fourthly in planting the apostle Paul’s church using his colleagues in church growth. The final conclusion of writing is that the Servant of God. Back to the early church that is based on the truth of God’s Word.    

Gereja adalah rumah keselamatan bagi umat Allah. Rumah ini didirikan oleh Yesus dan diwariskan kepada para murid-Nya. Ada banyak teori tentang Gereja dan teori-teori tersebut didasarkan pada ajaran suci dan pandangan para teolog. Kita sebut “model-model Gereja” terhadap pandangan-pandangan ini. Salah satu model Gereja adalah Gereja sebagai komunio atau Gereja Persekutuan. Pada poin pertama, hal ini merupakan komunio atau persekutuan dengan Yesus, kemudian komunio antara murid-murid Yesus, komunio mereka yang percaya kepada Yesus Kristus. Ide Gereja komunio ini didasarkan atas Kisah Para Rasul, suatu komunio para rasul setelah kenaikan Yesus ke surga. Dalam dunia modern konsep Gereja komunio berkembang setalah Konsili Vatikan II. Gereja sebagai komunio juga dikembangkan oleh para teolog setelah konsili seperti Congar dan Dulles. Setelah Konsili Vatikan II bertumbuh suatu gerakan dalam Gereja yang disebut dengan Pembaharuan Karismatik atau Gerakan Karismatik Katolik. Gerakan ini bertumbuh dalam Gereja Katoli dan memberikan pengaruh besar kepada Gereja dan perkembangannya di dunia modern terutama mengenai peran awam dalam Gereja. Seperti yang kami amati dalam beberapa hal, ide tentang Gereja Pesekutuan diadopsi oleh gerakan ini. Dapat dikatakan bahwa model Gereja dari Persekutuan Karismatik Katolik adalah suatu bentuk atau aktualisasi dari ajaran Konsili Vatikan II. Dalam artikel ini, kami mencoba melihat dan menjelaskan relasi antara Gereja sebagai komunio dengan Gerakan Pembaharuan Karimatik Katolik.