Pharos Journal of Theology (Mar 2023)
John 13:1-20 as an example for Indonesian Bethel Churches in Batam
Abstract
This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the description of the modelling behaviour of Jesus, as well as expressing views based John 13:1-20 among Indonesia Bethel Churches (IBC) in Batam. The method used was a quantitative descriptive method based upon research entitled "Explanatory and confirmatory studies of correct education based on John 1:1-18 among teachers of Christian religious education in Batam”. The researchers concluded that there are positive aspects that can contribute to teacher/leader/officials progress in the provision of quality Christian education in Batam, and these include: First, from the results of testing the first hypothesis which states that the implementation of the example of the Lord Jesus Christ in ministry based on the Gospel of John 13:1-20, the IBC officials (Y) are in the high category. Second, From the results of the testing of the second hypothesis proposed, the most dominant dimension determining the implementation of the example of the Lord Jesus Christ in ministry based on the Gospel of John 13:1-20 among IBC in Batam Officials is being exemplary in doing God's will (D2). This conclusion can be deduced from the results of the linear regression analysis that the dimension of being Exemplary in Doing God's Will (D2) has the highest determination value, namely 0.934 with a contribution to the endogenous variable of 87.2%. This indicates that the most dominant dimension which determines the Implementation of the example of the Lord Jesus Christ in Ministry Based on the Gospel of John 13:1-20 can totally affect the distribution of scores on the level of implementation of the example provided by the Lord based on the Gospel of John 13:1-20 among Indonesian Bethel Church Officials in Batam City.
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