Penyembahan dalam Roh dan Kebenaran
Yohanes 4:20–26 dan Implikasinya bagi Ibadah Kristen Kontemporer
Abstract
Abstract. This study aims to analyze the concept of worship, identify the characteristics of true worshipers, and explain its theological implications for Christian worship practices based on John 4:20–26. The research employs a qualitative approach using a biblical study method through grammatical-historical exegesis of the text. Data were collected through literature review, including primary sources from the biblical text and secondary sources from theological works and relevant scholarly journals. The findings reveal that worship in John 4 undergoes a paradigm shift from a locational to a relational understanding, where worship is no longer determined by geographical place but by a relationship with God. Furthermore, worship possesses an epistemological dimension that emphasizes the necessity of true knowledge of God, as well as a spiritual dimension expressed in worship “in spirit and truth.” The identity of true worshipers is holistic, encompassing relational, epistemological, and spiritual dimensions. The theological implications suggest that Christian worship practices should be reoriented as an authentic expression of relationship with God, grounded in divine truth and leading to transformative living, including within the context of digital worship and the contemporary church.
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