Ego Eimi Narasi Injil Yohanes mengenai Ketuhanan Yesus:

Jawaban Argumentum Fallacia terhadap Iman Kristen

Authors

  • John Abraham Christiaan Apologetic and Theological Study
  • Adi Prasetyo Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Anugrah Indonesia
  • Stefanus Dully Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Anugrah Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53814/eleos.v5i1.218

Keywords:

argumentum fallacia, Ego Eimi, Ehye Esher Ehye, Jesus is God

Abstract

Abstract: This study is motivated by the increasing intensity of attacks from non-Christians against the Christian faith, particularly regarding the belief that Jesus is God. These attacks often rely on argumentum fallacia—fallacious and deceptive reasoning—posing questions such as, “Where in the Bible does Jesus explicitly declare Himself to be God?” This research aims to provide a theological and exegetical response to such polemics by analyzing the Johannine narrative, especially the phrase Ego Eimi (Ἐγώ εἰμι), as a divine self-declaration of Jesus. Utilizing a qualitative method through exegetical study supported by theological and linguistic literature, this research demonstrates that the phrase Ego Eimi in the Gospel of John is closely connected to God's declaration in Exodus 3:14, Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh (אהיה אשר אהיה), meaning “I Am Who I Am.” Jesus’ statement, “Before Abraham was, I am,” further affirms His divine identity. The findings conclude that Ego Eimi serves as an explicit and intentional affirmation of Jesus’ divinity. In light of these results and the growing polemical challenges against Christianity, it is recommended that theologians, pastors, and church leaders provide more comprehensive instruction on Christology to equip believers with sound theological understanding and guard them against misleading arguments.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh maraknya serangan dari pihak non-Kristiani terhadap ajaran iman Kristen, khususnya mengenai kepercayaan bahwa Yesus adalah Tuhan. Serangan ini seringkali disertai dengan argumentasi yang bersifat argumentum fallacia—yakni argumen yang menyesatkan dan manipulatif—yang mempertanyakan kebenaran iman Kristen, dengan pertanyaan utama: “Di mana dalam Alkitab Yesus secara eksplisit mengakui diri-Nya sebagai Tuhan?” Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menjawab pertanyaan tersebut melalui kajian mendalam terhadap narasi Injil Yohanes, khususnya frasa “Ego Eimi” (Ἐγώ εἰμι) sebagai bentuk pengakuan diri Yesus yang bersifat ilahi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi eksegesis serta didukung oleh literatur-literatur teologis dan linguistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa frasa “Ego Eimi” dalam Injil Yohanes memiliki keterkaitan erat dengan pernyataan Allah dalam Keluaran 3:14, “Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh” (אהיה אשר אהיה), yang berarti “Aku adalah Aku.” Pernyataan Yesus, “Sebelum Abraham ada, Aku ada,” semakin menegaskan identitas keilahian-Nya. Dengan demikian, frasa “Ego Eimi” merupakan bentuk eksplisit dari pengakuan Yesus sebagai Tuhan. Berdasarkan temuan ini, peneliti merekomendasikan agar para teolog, pendeta, dan pemimpin gereja lebih proaktif dalam mengajarkan doktrin Kristologi kepada jemaat guna memperkuat iman dan menangkal serangan argumentasi yang menyesatkan.

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Published

2025-07-29

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Christiaan, J. A., Prasetyo, A., & Dully, S. (2025). Ego Eimi Narasi Injil Yohanes mengenai Ketuhanan Yesus:: Jawaban Argumentum Fallacia terhadap Iman Kristen. ELEOS: Jurnal Teologi Dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen, 5(1), 41–62. https://doi.org/10.53814/eleos.v5i1.218

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