Living the Kingdom of God: A Theological Study and Contextual Implementation in the GMIM Zaitun Taas Congregation
Keywords:
Kingdom of God, New Testament, GMIM Zaitun Taas, BDKA, church ministry, contextual theologyAbstract
Abstract The Kingdom of God is a central theme in the New Testament, encompassing theological, ethical, and eschatological dimensions. Despite being the core of Jesus' proclamation and the foundation of biblical theology, this concept is often marginalized in contemporary church practice. This article aims to examine the theological understanding of the Kingdom of God in the New Testament and evaluate its implementation within the local context of GMIM Zaitun Taas Congregation (JGZT) through the "Adventuring in the Kingdom of God" (BDKA) program and the Compassion Team ministry. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach and a literature study method, this research finds that a profound understanding of the Kingdom of God can be translated into transformative community praxis. The BDKA program successfully shaped congregational spirituality through daily Bible reading, small groups, and collective liturgy, while the practical actions of the Compassion Team manifested God's values of love and justice across religious and social boundaries. This study concludes that the Kingdom of God is not merely an abstract doctrine but an ethical calling to concretely embody God's presence in the world. Implicitly, the church is called to be an agent of the Kingdom through an integrative approach combining theological understanding and contextual ministry.
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