https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/386 2026-04-06T14:02:05Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3090 The Sabbath rest in Hebrews 4:1-11 and its implications to the contemporary society Malhabour, Warren P. The keeping of the Sabbath is an essential component of the Decalogue. The Sabbath is God’s institution which he established in creation. It was formally given to the Israelites in the wilderness (Ex. 16:29) and was practiced by Jesus (Lk. 4:16) and his apostles including Paul (Acts 17:2). It may be hard to imagine a fulfilling human existence where murder, stealing and adultery are norms. So, if the compromise of God’s commandments would result to detrimental consequences, can there be a significant danger to man if God’s mandate to keep His Sabbath be compromised? The researcher desires to know the fundamental meaning of the keeping of the Sabbath and its implications to the contemporary society. The exegetical exposition of Hebrews 4:1-11 reveals that the Sabbath rest is a cessation from labor on the seventh day. It speaks of the Sabbath of the Decalogue but does not necessarily imply the adherence to the rabbinic rituals and ceremonies. A theological reflection on the nature of keeping the Sabbath attests a compelling reason for man to think about the wisdom regarding obedience to God’s desire for man to cease from labor in keeping of His Sabbath. The lack of Sabbath keeping has contributed to man’s existential estrangement that is engulfed within man’s state of illusory happiness. Thus, when it comes to the matter, the author of Hebrews exhorts his readers: "Let us therefore strive to enter God’s rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience” (Heb. 4:11). Abstract only 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2206 The implications of the non-traditional worship style to the liturgical flow of worship as practiced by the United Church of Christ in the Philippines Kapirig, Leonida Albutra This descriptive study was conducted to describe the traditional liturgical flow of the UCCP and the non-traditional worship style that has been adopted by some UCCP local churches using content analysis as a tool. Results of the study revealed that the rise and development of the non-traditional or contemporary worship style is indicative of the worshipers’ desire to make their encounter with God meaningful. The appeal to emotions in contemporary worship style is a realization that worship is a total response to God’s initiative and is expressed through all the senses. Worship cannot and must not be categorized: traditional, Contemporary/non-traditional, blended, etc. Worship is a collective act of the people that unifies the congregation. The non-traditional style of worship is not a menace in the traditional worship life of the UCCP, if only church members are well-informed and educated of its worship style, because some parts of the non-traditional worship actually enhanced the traditional worship style. Hence, there’s nothing wrong if it influences the youth in finding their true meaning of worship, which connotes much effort of the church through her leaders in leading them right, yet, it would not hamper and degrade the church worship tradition. The rift or conflict in some UCCP churches over worship styles, are caused by preferences of features and is not a theological issue on worship. Particularly, its evidences are shown in the transformed and wholesome atmosphere now of the worship life in one of the UCCP churches in the Western Mindanao area. Thereby, educating or re-educating church members to respect each others’ preferences in their way of worship through an enhanced worship flow. Abstract only 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2204 Bingawan Baptist Learning Center: Its history and contribution to the community Celeste, Faye Grace C. This historical-descriptive research was conducted to gain deeper understanding of the Bingawan Baptist Learning Center: Its History and contribution to the community, In order to achieve the overall objective, the following specific objectives framed this study, (1) Write a comprehensive historical narrative of the Bingawan Baptist Learning Center, (2) Make a sweeping assessment of the Bingawan Baptist Learning Center and to lift up salient lessons learned from its history, (3) Underscore the value and contribution of the Bingawan Baptist Learning Center to the wider community through its graduates, (4) Use the findings and recommendations of the study for the further improvement of the Bingawan Baptist Learning Center. Drawing information from secondary sources and personal interviews using pre-formulated guide questions were conducted with randomly selected stakeholder of the learning center. In the process of gathering information and coming up with its comprehensive history it was found that the BBLC is not just for academic learning but a school that has a multi-task and purpose for the development of the young generation. Results of the study showed that the graduates testified how the learning center contributed values and lessons to them. In the findings, the school has its weaknesses and shortcomings that imply the limitation of the school to identify its aims and focus while operating. These findings would contribute helpful guidelines for further improvement of Bingawan Baptist Learning Center in different aspects and for the other local churches in the area that intend to establish church-based learning centers. Abstract only 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2203 Spiritual care: Beliefs, attitudes and practices among Filipino family physicians in Iloilo City Alerta, Florentino Perez II This is a descriptive study that aimed to determine beliefs, attitudes and practices in spiritual care among family physicians in Iloilo City. Using a survey design, data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire distributed to family physicians from Iloilo City who attended a regional conference for family physicians. Of the 72 physicians given the questionnaire, 54 participated and completed the questionnaire. The findings showed that most of the family physicians covered by this study had favorable beliefs and attitudes regarding spiritual care. The majority agreed that religious beliefs are pertinent in health care and that spiritual care reduces patient morbidity and mortality. Most of them favored that patients should be provided with all the support in their existing religious beliefs and there should be a facilitated referral of patients to a religious support services. They also agreed expressed that spiritual issues are the province of pastoral care, however, most of them shared that they should avoid religious discussions with their patients or their folks. The majority of the respondents claimed that they routinely inquire about the patient’s health crisis and perform something to respond to the health crisis. Most of the family physician claimed that they in tend to discuss issues on spiritual care and ask the family to pray for the patient, but will not discuss spiritual issues in health crisis, but will pray with the patient during health crisis. The family physicians believe that certain characteristic of the patient positively affect their health. They also fully support the idea that religious beliefs can improve health care, but they will not discuss religious issues with them. They also believe that religious values tend to emerge overtime, thus a support system is needed during the time of health crisis. Some intend to encourage patients to become more active in their own religious faith, may sometimes share their religious faith with their patients, and encourage them to become more active in their own faith for health reason. Although many of the family physician-respondents have favorable attitudes towards spiritual care and shared conviction on the importance and favorable effect of spiritual care on patients’ health condition, they were not sure whose role or responsibility it is to provide spiritual care. Apparently some physicians have ambiguous understanding of the concept of spiritual care. Some of them were also uncertain regarding the guidelines on when and when or how they should do the specific spiritual care tasks. Abstract only 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z