Vox Dei : Jurnal Teologi dan Pastoral
Vol 5 No 2 (2024): Desember 2024

Pemaknaan Kenosis sebagai Motivasi untuk Menghidupi Kekristenan yang Otentik di Era Postmodern

Walui, Donny Ardo Eka Dharma Putra (Unknown)
Martina Novalina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

The postmodern era is characterized by a decadence of moral and spiritual values, including in Christian life. Many Christians lose their understanding of the true meaning of Christianity, which has an impact on behavior, moral values, and lifestyles that are contrary to the example of Jesus Christ. Church leaders tend to seek personal gain, avoid sacrifice, and serve with the wrong motivations. The Church of God is also often trapped in sin, unable to forgive, and views Christianity as a mere religion or routine. In this context, an understanding of kenosis—the self-emptying of Jesus Christ—can be a motivation to live authentic Christianity. Through a literature study with a qualitative approach, this study found that Jesus' kenosis that emphasizes obedience to God is an example for Christians to live according to His will. The meaning of kenosis invites Christians to abandon selfishness, live in holiness, and reflect the love of Christ in daily behavior. Thus, kenosis can be a spiritual foundation to restore the authenticity of Christian life in the postmodern era.

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VoxDei

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Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Vox Dei: Jurnal Teologi dan Pastoral is a place for publication of research results in the realm of Christian and Pastoral theology, as well as issues related to the available scope. Has the ISSN number: 2657-0777 (print), 2723-2751 (online) published periodically twice a year (June and December) by ...