From Profit to Mission: An Exegesis of Acts 18:1-5 and the Biblical Foundations of Christian Entrepreneurship in the Online Economy

Roida Harianja; Parlaungan Nainggolan; Riodinar Harianja

doi:10.55927/ft95ft12

Authors

Roida Harianja STT Lintas Budaya Batam, Politeknik Mandiri Bina Prestasi Author
Parlaungan Nainggolan STT Lintas Budaya Batam, Politeknik Mandiri Bina Prestasi Author
Riodinar Harianja STT Lintas Budaya Batam, Politeknik Mandiri Bina Prestasi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ft95ft12

Keywords:

Acts 18:1-5, Kewirausahaan Kristen, Ekonomi Online

Abstract

This article aims to reconstruct a Biblical theology of Christian entrepreneurship based on Acts 18:1–5 by positioning work as participation in God’s mission. The study examines the concepts of work, income, mission, and Kingdom orientation through a qualitative exegetical method within a canonical framework, correlating it with Matthew 6:33, 6:24, and 2 Corinthians 5:15. The analysis focuses on the narrative context of Paul’s tentmaking ministry in Corinth as the primary data unit. The findings indicate that profit is subordinate to Kingdom purposes, business serves as a space for testimony, and income supports mission. This study proposes a missional entrepreneurship model that is relevant for digital economy practices and contemporary theological ethics

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