Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a 'tail' (Sekotong Peninsula) to the southwest, about 70 kilometres (43 miles) across and a total area of about 4,514 square. Elohim Christian church, Men's ministry is committed to 'raising a generation of Christ-like men who will impact the home, the church and the world.
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Question: 'What is the meaning of the word Elohim?'
Answer: Elohim is a Hebrew word that denotes “God” or “god.” It is one of the most common names for God in the Old Testament, starting in the very first verse: “In the beginning [Elohim] created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). The name Elohim occurs over 2,500 times in the Tanakh.
The basic meaning behind the name Elohim is one of strength or power of effect. Elohim is the infinite, all-powerful God who shows by His works that He is the creator, sustainer, and supreme judge of the world. “Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure—you, the righteous [Elohim] who probes minds and hearts” (Psalm 7:9).
Sometimes the word Elohim is shortened to El and used as part of a longer name. El Shaddai, for example, means “God Almighty” (Genesis 49:24); El Elyon means “God Most High” (Deuteronomy 26:19); and El Roi means “God Who Sees” (Genesis 16:13). Personal names of people can include the name of God: Daniel (“El Is My Judge”), Nathanael (“Gift of El”), Samuel (“Heard by El”), Elijah (“El Is Yahweh”), and Ariel (“Lioness of El”) are examples. Place names, too, can contain the shortened form of Elohim: Bethel (“House of El”), Jezreel (“El Will Sow”), and, of course, Israel (“Prince of El”) are examples.
When Jesus cried out from the cross, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (Mark 15:34), He addressed the Father with a form of Elohim, Eloi. Mark translates Jesus’ statement for us: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Making Bible translation more complex is the fact that Elohim has other usages in the Old Testament besides referring to the One True God. In some contexts, elohim refers to human rulers or judges (see Psalm 82:6 and John 10:34)—the idea is that such people are to act as God’s representatives on earth, exercising authority wisely and ensuring justice. The warning of Psalm 82 is that the human elohim must answer to the Supreme Elohim some day. Elsewhere, elohim is used to refer to false gods (e.g., Deuteronomy 4:28). “They have forsaken me and worshiped Ashtoreth the [elohe] of the Sidonians, Chemosh the [elohe] of the Moabites, and Molek the [elohe] of the Ammonites” (1 Kings 11:33). Note that elohe is a form of elohim used with qualifying words or phrases and translated “god of.”
Interestingly, the word Elohim is grammatically plural rather than singular (the -im suffix in Hebrew indicates the plural form). The singular form of Elohim is probably Eloah
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What about Trinitarianism? Does the fact that Elohim is plural suggest the triune nature of God? It is best to understand the word construction as a plural of majesty; that is, writing “Elohim” is a stylistic way of emphasizing greatness, power, and prestige. With that said, and in light of the overall teaching of the Bible, the plural form of Elohim certainly allows for the further revelation of God’s triune nature; the Old Testament hints at the Trinity in order to prepare people for the Messiah who would be much more than a human prophet. When Jesus appeared, He more fully revealed mysteries hinted at in the Old Testament. At Jesus’ baptism we have all three Persons of Elohim present: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16–17).
Our God is great and mighty. His power is on display every day and night in the universe He has made. “Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17). This great power that no one can restrain is the characteristic of God basic to His name Elohim.
Gereja Pantekosta di IndonesiaClassificationOrientationFounderRev. Van Klaverans, Rev. GroesbeckOrigin1921Official websitePentecostal Church in Indonesia (Gereja Pantekosta di Indonesia, GPdI) is a denomination of. It was founded in 1921 and claims a seven-digit-membership. It used to bear the name Vereeniging De Pinkstergemeente in Nederlandsch Oost Indie. It is one of the largest Pentecostal denominations in Indonesia.GPdI has a partnership connection with.GPdI is currently led by Pdt.
Contents.Doctrine The teaching emphasized in this church is different from other charismatic churches. The most dominant is concerning the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 where the disciples experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
With the power of the Holy Spirit Simon Peter and other disciples preached the gospel and the church was born. GPdI Church believes that there will be anti-Christ who will rule 3.5 years, the kingdom of 1000 years of peace, and the second coming of Jesus.History The establishment of the Pentecostal Church in Indonesia was inseparable from the arrival of two missionary families from the Church of Bethel Temple Seattle, USA to Indonesia in 1921 namely Rev. Cornelius Groesbeek and Rev.
Dutch descendant Richard Van Klaveren immigrated to America. From Bali, the ministry switched to Surabaya on the island of Java in 1922, then to the oil city of Cepu in 1923. In this city F.G Van Gessel BPM employees repented and were filled with the Holy Spirit accompanied by many other Indonesian sons, including: H.N. Lesnussa, G.A Yokom, R.Mangindaan, W. Mamahit, S.I.P Lumoindong and A.E.
Siwi later became a pioneer of the Pentecostal movement throughout Indonesia.Due to rapid progress, on June 4, 1924 the Dutch East Indies Government recognized the existence of 'De Pinkster Gemeente in Nederlansch Indie' as a legitimate 'Vereeniging' (association). And by the power of the Holy Spirit and the high spirit of service, new churches began to grow everywhere.On 4 June 1937, the government increased its recognition of the Pentecostal movement to 'Kerkgenootschap' (church alliance) based on the Statutes of 1927 number 156 and 523, with Beslit Government No.33 dated 4 June 1937 Staadblad number 768 the name 'pinkster Gemente' changed to 'Pinkster in Indie Nederlansch. During the Japanese occupation in 1942, the Dutch name was changed to 'Pentecostal Church in Indonesia'. At that time the Chairperson of the Oemoem Pengoeroes Agency (Central Assembly) was Rev. H.N Runkat.In addition to the developments, it was also necessary to note several divisions which later gave birth to new churches where the founders came from GPdI people, including: Rev.
Ho Liong Seng (DR.H.L Senduk) founder of GBI church who was with Rev. Van Gessel in 1950 parted ways with GPdI and founded GBIS, Rev. Isaac Lew in 1959 left and founded GPPS, previously in 1936 Missionary R.M. Busby left and formed the Assemblies of God, in 1946 Rev.
Tan Hok Tjoan separated and formed the Isa Almasih Church and so on.The role of the pioneers is also worth remembering, because of their struggle the GPdI trees have grown heavily, they include: Rev. Runkat which penetrated fields on Java, (Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, etc.), 1929 Rev. Yulianus Repi and Rev. Tambuwun followed by Rev. Lumenta, Rev.
Runtuwailan attacked North Sulawesi, in 1939, from North Sulawesi / Ternante Pdt. Lesnussa to Makassar and its surroundings. Nanlohy reaches the Maluku islands (Amahasa) which was then followed by Rev. Yoop Siloey, etc.In 1928 Rev. S.I.P Lumoindong to D.I Yogyakarta in 1933 Rev.
Siwi sows to Sumatra islands (South Sumatra, Lampung, West Sumatra and then 1939 to North Sumatra), 1932 Rev. RM Soeprapto began helping services in Blitar then Singosari dsk, in 1937 to Sitiarjo, South Malang. Siloey et al.
Pioneered services to Kupang NTT, 1930 Pdt. De Boer followed by Rev.
Pattyradjawane and A.F Wessel to East Kalimantan. JMP Coal cut down the West Kalimantan (Pontianak) field, Rev. Yonathan Itar is a pioneer of the Pentecostal Gospel in Irian Jaya, and others that cannot be mentioned one by one. By their sacrifice GPdI grew rapidly.GPdI Organizational Structures The highest forum in the GPdI forum is the Grand Conference held every 5 years. In addition to establishing the Work Program Outline (GBPK), the Mubes also functions to elect the GPdI National Leadership called the Central Assembly. University of Michigan Press.
Retrieved 2014-10-11. History of GPdI in GPdIWorld website. Charisma. Retrieved 2014-10-11. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
GPdI LIFE Colorado at GPdI World's Website (in Indonesian). IPRF Denver - Colorado at GPdI World's Website (in Indonesian). GPdI Calvary at GPdI World's Website (in Indonesian). GPdI Philadelphia at GPdI World's Website (in Indonesian). GPdI Australia at GPdI World's Website (in Indonesian). GPdI Malaysia at GPdI World's Website (in Indonesian).
GPdI Vancouver at GPdI World's Website (in Indonesian). GPdI WorldExternal links. (in Indonesian) Official global GPdI website. Official website of GPdI in USA.
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