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Penelitian ini mengkaji makna kematian dan kehidupan kekal dalam iman Katolik berdasarkan perspektif teologi eskatologi dan Kristologi sesuai dengan ajaran dogma Gereja Katolik. Tujuan penelitian adalah menjelaskan pemahaman kematian menurut ajaran resmi Gereja Katolik, sebagaimana tertuang dalam Katekismus Gereja Katolik, dokumen Konsili Vatikan II, dan ensiklik kepausan, serta relevansinya bagi kehidupan pastoral umat pada masa kini. Metode yang digunakan adalah kajian pustaka yang bersifat teologis-normatif dengan sumber utama Kitab Suci, dokumen Magisterium, dan literatur teologi yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam iman Katolik, kematian dipahami sebagai peralihan menuju kehidupan kekal bersama Allah, bukan akhir dari eksistensi manusia. Wafat dan kebangkitan Yesus Kristus menjadi fondasi dogmatis harapan keselamatan umat beriman. Ajaran tentang pengadilan khusus, api penyucian, surga, dan neraka merupakan bagian integral dari iman Katolik yang memiliki implikasi pastoral yang kuat: memberikan penguatan iman, harapan, dan penghiburan bagi umat dalam menghadapi penderitaan dan kematian. Simpulan penelitian menegaskan bahwa pemahaman teologis yang benar tentang kematian dan kehidupan kekal perlu terus diwartakan agar umat mampu menghayati hidup dalam iman, harapan, dan kasih.

This study examines the relationship between suffering in Job 1–21 and God's sovereignty in the Old Testament. The problem arises from the tension between the theology of retribution that links suffering to sin and the reality that the righteous can also suffer. Job is a key figure in understanding this theological dilemma. This study uses a qualitative method with a biblical exegetical approach through analysis of historical context, literary structure, and theological meaning. The primary data comes from the text of Job 1–21, supported by relevant theological literature. The analysis is conducted descriptively and analytically to find the relationship between suffering and God's sovereignty. The results show that Job's suffering is not a direct result of sin, but rather occurs within the scope of God's sovereignty that transcends human understanding. This text also critiques the rigid understanding of the theology of retribution and emphasizes that faith is rooted in trust, not merely rational understanding. Job's perseverance demonstrates that suffering can be a means of faith growth as well as a test that deepens humanity's relationship with God. This study emphasizes that suffering is part of God's sovereign plan and encourages believers to remain faithful and persevere amidst the uncertainties and struggles of life.

This study uses a qualitative research design with a literature study approach to examine the theological meaning of the suffering of the righteous in the Book of Job, specifically chapters 1–2 and 38–42. The literature study method was applied by collecting primary data in the form of biblical texts and secondary data from relevant national scientific journals. The approach used includes narrative interpretation to understand the story's structure, Job's character, and the dynamics of events, and theological interpretation to interpret suffering from the perspective of God's sovereignty. The results show that Job is portrayed as a righteous man who is pious, honest, and fears God, so his suffering is not related to personal sin. Job's suffering is holistic, encompassing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects, and occurs in the context of God's permission of Satan's actions, confirming that no event is outside His sovereignty. God's response in chapters 38–42 emphasizes His greatness and wisdom through revelation from the storm, rather than through a rational explanation of the cause of suffering. These findings confirm that the primary purpose of suffering is not to be explained intellectually, but to purify faith and deepen humanity's relationship with God. Its relevance for the church today lies in the need for sound theological teaching on suffering, pastoral care for those who suffer, and the development of communities that sustain the faith and hope of the congregation. Thus, suffering, from the perspective of God's sovereignty, serves as a means of forming spiritual character, strengthening the resilience of faith, and recognizing the sovereign God.

This paper attempts to explore the theological meaning of the Book of Job, particularly in the context of Job's suffering and God's justice. The author focuses this writing on understanding faith in suffering, with the aim of providing a deep interpretation of faith in suffering. The Book of Job is part of the Wisdom Books group consisting of 42 chapters, which discuss the suffering experienced by Job himself, and how he responded to the trials given to him by Satan with God's permission. This writing uses qualitative methods and a library research approach. This paper explains that the Book of Job provides a complex picture of the relationship between human suffering and God's justice. The main finding in this writing is highlighting the urgency of deep reflection on trust, tests of faith, and the meaning of life, leading to the conclusion that suffering is interpreted as an instrument of refining faith in God, then guiding believers towards His will and providence. Therefore, the conclusion of this paper is that suffering is interpreted as an instrument of priesthood of God, which then guides humans who believe in God's will and providence.

The purpose of writing this article is to identify and know the life story of the character of Job. The character of Job is a person who has a righteous personality, is honest, fears God, and shuns evil. The story begins with a portrayal of a man who is very pious, blessed and wealthy, then continues with a severe test that changes his life.  

This article explores the theme of faithfulness amid suffering through a narrative and theological analysis of Job 1:1–22, while also examining its relevance for the Christian faith today. Job is chosen as the central figure due to his portrayal in the Bible as a man who endured extreme suffering yet maintained his spiritual integrity. This research uses a qualitative approach with a library research method, analyzing biblical texts and relevant theological literature. The study focuses on understanding suffering as a test of faith allowed by God, rather than as punishment for sin. The analysis reveals that Job is portrayed as a righteous, upright, God-fearing man who shunned evil. In Job 1:1–22, he loses all his wealth and children in a very short time, yet continues to submit to God’s will. His well-known declaration, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord,” affirms the depth of his faith and obedience. Job’s faithfulness is not transactional, but emerges from a pure spiritual relationship with God. Job’s story remains highly relevant for contemporary Christians. In today’s world filled with adversity, Job teaches that suffering is not necessarily a sign of wrongdoing or lack of faith, but can be a means for spiritual growth and character formation. This article affirms that true faith will remain steadfast even when tested by suffering. Thus, Job stands as an enduring example of unwavering faithfulness to God in the face of deep crisis.

Aborsi merupakan salah satu isu etis paling kompleks yang terus menjadi perdebatan dalam diskursus publik dan keagamaan, termasuk dalam konteks Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan membandingkan bagaimana prinsip-prinsip deontologi dan teleologi dalam etika Kristen membentuk pandangan terhadap praktik aborsi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif jenis studi pustaka normatif-deskriptif dengan analisis etika komparatif melalui kajian literatur teologi dan dokumen gereja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pandangan deontologis menekankan nilai intrinsik kehidupan sejak konsepsi berdasarkan perintah ilahi yang mutlak, sementara teleologi mempertimbangkan konsekuensi aborsi bagi individu maupun masyarakat guna mencapai kebaikan terbesar atau mengurangi penderitaan. Kedua pendekatan ini saling melengkapi, meski sering menciptakan ketegangan dalam menentukan sikap. Penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam memperkaya diskursus etika Kristen di Indonesia serta menawarkan kerangka analitis bagi pelayanan pastoral dan pendidikan teologi.

This research is a theological study of Job's suffering. In order to make this suffering relevant to believers, one of the books that attracts attention to be discussed is the book of Job. Job's story is still a topic of conversation to this day when someone faces suffering. Suffering can be experienced by humans, both men and women, both young and old, rich and poor, even children. Every Christian person or family must have faced tragedies in their own lives, for example death, loss of property, illness, economic crisis and ect. Job was a man who was pious, honest, feared God and shunned evil and could experience severe and extreme suffering. The goal is that Christians are motivated to persist in the faith, when suffering is unavoidable.                 Based on a theological study of the story of Job's suffering, several correct understandings of the emergence of suffering are obtained which are relevant for the lives of Christian families who experience suffering and strengthen Christian families who experience suffering. The Christian family cannot be separated from the reality of suffering and one day the Christian's faith will be tested by God. However, this suffering should make you increasingly know God and glorify Him.

Suffering is a condition where a person experiences pain or difficulty in living their life. Paul's words about "fulfilling what was lacking in Christ's suffering" raise the question that whether Christ's suffering on the cross was incomplete? And it is as if Christ's suffering was ineffective and limited so that redemption had to be completed or completed through Paul's suffering. However, Christ's suffering on the Cross was perfect, sufficient to atone for human sins and did not need to be fulfilled again. The thing that needs to be accomplished or fulfilled is suffering for the sake of preaching the Gospel, about Christ who was incarnated as a human, died as a ransom sacrifice and was resurrected from the dead. So everyone can know God through His power and resurrection. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods. The purpose of this study is first to "deliver a theological answer regarding the meaning of "filling up in my flesh what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ" Second, to provide an important meaning that every believer must truly live in Christ, because the perfect redemption of Jesus Christ has been done to save mankind. The final result of the study on Colossians 1:24 provides the meaning that every believer is called to fill up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ, namely, the suffering related to the challenges of preaching the gospel. Like Paul who was never free from suffering when preaching the gospel, but Paul remained joyful, and continued to preach the gospel. Likewise, we as believers should follow Paul's example so that the gospel can be spread throughout the face of the earth.

The background to this Community Service activity is: First, there is a need to refresh the understanding of 'Being like Christ', especially in terms of the characteristics of facing suffering, in the context of the weeks leading up to the commemoration of Good Friday. Second, there is a tendency for believers to doubt the perfection of Christ's sacrifice for salvation, with contemporary teachings, especially progressive Christianity which emphasizes good deeds in salvation, not the work of Christ. The purpose of this article is: First, to explain the meaning of 'becoming like Christ' for believers. Second, to explain the perfection of Christ's sacrifice for human salvation. 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 are: First, becoming like Christ according to Philippians 2:6-8 in terms of humility (verses 6-7), obedience to God (8a) and willingness to sacrifice (8b). The perfection of Christ's sacrifice according to Hebrews 10:1-5 shows that Christ's sacrifice is superior to the sacrifices in the Old Testament (1-7), Christ's sacrifice was carried out once and for all (10), Christ's sacrifice perfected the salvation of believers (14). Second, the results of audience satisfaction are as follows: Data on the average level of satisfaction from the two activities, namely from 50 samples who gave answers to the satisfaction level questionnaire: no people (0%) said they were dissatisfied, 1 person (2.0%) said less satisfied, 3.5 people (6.94%) said they were neutral, 40 people (79.09%) said they were satisfied and 6 people (12.00%) said they were very satisfied. It can be concluded that the majority of respondents expressed satisfaction, and a small percentage stated they were very satisfied. The level of respondent satisfaction is high.

The Book of Job is a work of sacred Hebrew literature that highlights the theme of inappropriate suffering. In prose narratives and poetic debates, Job attempts to understand the suffering that befell him. This article explains how Job reacts to the tests given by God, as well as the concept of God's Theology of Justice which is reflected in the dialogue between Job and God. God's justice shown to Job illustrates His authority as a just God, as well as the close relationship between truth and justice in directing humans on the right path. The implementation of the Theology of God's Justice in human suffering today emphasizes the importance of awareness of God's will and obedience to Him, as well as strengthening an intimate relationship with God in every life situation. By understanding and applying the concept of God's justice as depicted in the Book of Job, humans can uphold morality and spirituality in everyday life.

The purpose of this research is to know Job’s faith in the suffering of the Book of Job 1-2 and the efforts to strengthen the Christian faith based on Job’s faith in suffering. The research method of this paper is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. The research was conducted by observing various literature texts according to the topic of discussion in the research. The results of the study show that there are various steps that can be implemented in an effort to strengthen Christian faith based on the book of Job 1-2, namely: living in fear of God, recognizing God’s sovereignty in life and having the right perspective on God’s actions and decisions in life.    

This article discusses the role of Jesus Christ as the "Cornerstone" in the context of the Christian life and how its meaning becomes increasingly relevant when we face trials and challenges in life. Jesus Christ as the "Cornerstone" is a metaphor that comes from the Book of 1 Peter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. This concept reflects the strength, stability, and protection given by Christ to His people. In this paper, we explore the significance of this concept and how it provides inspiration and hope to individuals facing trials and adversity. We also detail how faith in Jesus Christ as the “Cornerstone” can guide us through life's trials. In conclusion, this article explores how important it is to understand the presence of Christ in facing the trials that often come in our journey as believers.

In the beginning God created humans and hoped that humans could reflect life as God's glorious creation, that is, in the image and similarity of God. For Irenius, the image of God meant “Human nature as a rational and free being. In connection with the term "image and likeness to God," Lempp writes that: "Man is the goal and crown of all creatures, outwardly and inwardly created by God, according to God, of the same character, talent, character, character with God, and all are imitated according to the original. .”  

In the beginning God created humans and hoped that humans could reflect life as God's glorious creation, that is, in the image and similarity of God. For Irenius, the image of God meant “Human nature as a rational and free being. In connection with the term "image and likeness to God," Lempp writes that: "Man is the goal and crown of all creatures, outwardly and inwardly created by God, according to God, of the same character, talent, character, character with God, and all are imitated according to the original. .”  

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis feminisme dari aspek psikologi dan aspek sosial yang terdapat di dalam novel Cantik Itu Luka karya Eka Kurniawan. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif yang digolongkan dalam penelitian dekskriptif. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah novel Cantik Itu Luka karya Eka Kurniawan. Novel ini diterbitkan oleh PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama dengan cetakan kedua puluh empat pada tahun 2021. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik membaca dan memahami Novel Cantik Itu Luka karya Eka Kurniawan untuk mengungkap jalan cerita dan maksud pengarang menuliskan cerita tersebut.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara keseluruhan ditemukan 129 data baik feminisme aspek psikologi maupun aspek sosial di dalam novel Cantik Itu Luka karya Eka Kurniawan. Data feminisme aspek psikologi dan aspek sosialnya berfokus pada tokoh perempuan dalam novel ini, yaitu Dewi Ayu sebagai tokoh utama, Alamanda, Adinda, Maya Dewi dan Si Cantik. Aspek yang menonjol dari kedua aspek psikologi dan aspek sosial terdapat pada aspek psikologi khususnya pemikiran watak (tokoh) memiliki emosi, aksi, dan reaksi, sementara pada citarasa ditemukan di dalam faktor lingkungan, pembawaan dan dipengaruhi oleh umur pada setiap tokohnya, selain itu tekanan perasaan pada kelima tokoh ini juga ditemukan adanya frustasi yang melibatkan perasaan kekecewaan, kesedihan, kepiluan, dan penderitaan yang di alami setiap tokoh.    

Stroke merupakan salah satu penyakit yang menjadi masalah terbesar dalam bidang kesehatan di dunia.  Stroke ini juga dapat membuat pasien akan menjadi stres, merasa tidak berguna dan tidak ada gairah hidup namun dengan memiliki komitmen agama, dimana spiritual di percaya berperan penting dalam pencegahan penyakit, mengurangi penderitaan saat sakit serta mempercepat penyembuhan selain terapi medis yang diberikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross sectional digunakan dalam penelitian terhadap 62 responden. Spiritual diukur menggunakan SWBS (Spiritual Well Being Scale) 20 soal dan kualitas hidup menggunakan kuisioner Stroke specific quality of life (SSQOL-12 item). Hasil uji statistik pada kedua variabel didapatkan nilai significancy p (p-value) yaitu 0,000 dimana hasil tersebut < 0,05. Hasil dari penelitian ini di dapatkan data adanya hubungan spiritual dengan kualitas hidup pada pasien stroke. Semakin baik tingkat spiritual, maka semakin baik juga tingkat kualitas hidup. Penderita stroke perlu melakukan pendekatan spiritual kepada Tuhan untuk meningkan kualitas hidup sehingga dapat memiliki pikiran yang tetap positif yang akan memberikan pengaruh yang baik bagi penyembuhan. Perlu dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut terkait hubungan spiritual dengan kualitas hidup terhadap pasien stroke, mengingat sumber-sumber terkait ini masih terbatas dengan variabel – variabel lainnya seperti psikologis pasien.

Stroke merupakan salah satu penyakit yang menjadi masalah terbesar dalam bidang kesehatan di dunia.  Stroke ini juga dapat membuat pasien akan menjadi stres, merasa tidak berguna dan tidak ada gairah hidup namun dengan memiliki komitmen agama, dimana spiritual di percaya berperan penting dalam pencegahan penyakit, mengurangi penderitaan saat sakit serta mempercepat penyembuhan selain terapi medis yang diberikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross sectional digunakan dalam penelitian terhadap 62 responden. Spiritual diukur menggunakan SWBS (Spiritual Well Being Scale) 20 soal dan kualitas hidup menggunakan kuisioner Stroke specific quality of life (SSQOL-12 item). Hasil uji statistik pada kedua variabel didapatkan nilai significancy p (p-value) yaitu 0,000 dimana hasil tersebut < 0,05. Hasil dari penelitian ini di dapatkan data adanya hubungan spiritual dengan kualitas hidup pada pasien stroke. Semakin baik tingkat spiritual, maka semakin baik juga tingkat kualitas hidup. Penderita stroke perlu melakukan pendekatan spiritual kepada Tuhan untuk meningkan kualitas hidup sehingga dapat memiliki pikiran yang tetap positif yang akan memberikan pengaruh yang baik bagi penyembuhan. Perlu dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut terkait hubungan spiritual dengan kualitas hidup terhadap pasien stroke, mengingat sumber-sumber terkait ini masih terbatas dengan variabel – variabel lainnya seperti psikologis pasien.

The prophet Habakkuk was a prophet who lived in very similar times and is still relevant today, and he struggled with the commonplace question that believers should ask “why did God allow curses to happen?”  Habakkuk lived in a time of suffering, oppression of injustice, crime, hatred and division was rampant, the wicked surrounded the righteous.  The method used in this study is a qualitative method based on literature studies, namely by using data collection methods, using reliable and accurate sources such as journals, books, and the Bible.  Difficult circumstances and a sense of injustice surrounded his prophetic vocation, but in fact this did not prevent the prophet Habakkuk from fulfilling the Mission God gave him.  When the prophet Habakkuk asked God for help, he did not know of any evidence of an answer from God to his cry.  He only saw that God only seemed to be silent and did not want to answer his call, but he was sure that God would answer his prayer.  Habakkuk's sense of certainty comes from his living faith in the midst of suffering.  Habakkuk's poem provides an example for today's people to have a long-suffering, steadfast attitude, and think positively in facing difficult times.

Artikel ini bertujuan mengurai problem derita tiada tara mahasiswa abadi. Riset merupakan jenis kualitatif dengan setting library research. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa mahasiswa abadi adalah sebuah julukan bagi mahasiswa yang menjalani kuliah dalam waktu melebihi kebanyakan mahasiswa lainnya. Fenomena ini merupakan realitas dibanyak kampus di Indonesia. Langkah strategis percepatan kuliah mahasiswa abadi di antaranya: memberi kemudahan dalam percepatan nilai, membangun komunikasi melalui jurusan, perlakuan khusus dosen pembimbing bagi mahasiswa abadi, memberikan pembimbing yang  mudah komunikasi, pemberdayaan dosen wali dalam memberikan motivasi, pemanggilan dari Fakultas bagi mahasiswa semester sepuh, terapi Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT), menghadirkan wali mahasiswa abadi untuk sharing dan Audensi dengan mahasiswa abadi. Langkah strategis tersebut bisa dilakukan guna mengurai problem mahasiswa abadi di perguruan tinggi.