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_9385 _aAeberhard, David |
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245 | _aTowards a Model for Enhancing the Theology and Praxis of Divine Healing for thePaf.die.Gemeinde in Kirchberg, Switzerland | ||
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_aJohannesburg _bSouth African Theological Seminary |
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_a83p _bPDF _cA4 _eAbstract, TOC |
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_bMaster of Theology _cSouth African Theological Seminary _d2017 _gPelham Lessing |
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520 | _aThe purpose of the mini-thesis was to develop a biblically informedframework for practicing divine healing in the Paf.die.Gemeinde(Praise and Faith Church)in Kirchberg, Switzerland. Health is highly valued in the West. Many influences of various religions (Christians, Buddhists, and Esoteric culturists) have, by now, completely settled in the healthcare system and provide a wide range of opportunities for healingincluding alternative forms of healing. In contrastto the above, the study found that in the church worldwith reference to theresearch locale,there appearsto be the notion that the church is responsible for the salvation of the soul and that medicineis responsible to see to the healthofthe body. Nonetheless, in some sectors of the church new awakenings can be recognised and the subject of healing is becoming more prominentas the church seeks ways to respond to the secular views regarding alternative healing methods and traditional medical care, therapy and surgery. The proposed study falls within the field of practical theology and the LIM model hadthe greatest potential to answer the research question. In order to get representativeinsight into the various theological views and practices in our region, several pastors from different denominations were interviewed. Several leaders and individuals ofthePaf.die.Gemeindewere also evaluated through the use of a questionnaire. In order to understand the competing views in the church world regarding divine healing the three most dominant schools of thought were described and briefly analysed, namely,a) cessationism, b) continuanism and c) open but cautious view. The research concludes witha summary of a well-defined biblically informed framework and a statement of faith on healing which is consistent with the continuanist perspective that guides the proposed practice on healing for Paf.die.Gemeinde.The final step outlines a ministry action plan for PaF.die.Gemeinde responding the main problem of the research | ||
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