https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/444 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:29:25 GMT 2026-04-05T12:29:25Z 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 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3090 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2204 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 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2203 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2202 Attitudes and perceptions of adults towards Sunday school in Badiangan Convention Baptist Churches Yunsal, Mary Joan G. This descriptive study determined the attitudes and perceptions of seventy-six adults towards Sunday school in Badiangan Convention Baptist Churches. The attendance of adults in Sunday school were assessed, also its importance and their feelings toward it. This is a descriptive study which aims to determine the level of adults' participation in Sunday school, describe adults' perception of Sunday school, explain adults' attitudes towards Sunday school and generate suggestions and recommendations from the eight churches in Badiangan. The tool in data gathering is survey. The study validates the assumption that there is a decline in adults' participation in Sunday school. Only twenty-seven out of seventy six adults attend Sunday school regularly. Results of the study revealed that adults' in Badiangan have a positive perception of the importance of Sunday school and believe that learning is essential with a 100%, yet 38.0% only attend Sunday school regularly in a month. The result also shows that adults value Sunday school in their lives because they can learn more from their lessons. Therefore, Sunday School class is still relevant and needed by adults in Badiangan Convention Baptist Churches. Abstract only Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2202 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z