The Bible teaches that true worship requires peace of conscience and is rooted in the knowledge of God's authority and the settlement of sin through Christ's sacrifice.
Worshiping God is grounded in an understanding of our sin and the perfect sacrifice made by Christ. In Hebrews 9:26, it is stated that Christ has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. This means that the entire question of sin has been settled by Christ's blood, providing believers with the peace needed to approach God in worship. Worship is thus an expression of gratitude and acknowledgment of that perfect sacrifice, reflected in our ability to stand before God with clean consciences.
Furthermore, the necessity of understanding our relationship with God through the Spirit plays a crucial role in true worship. John 4:24 reminds us that we must worship God in spirit and truth. This implicates not just a ritual action, but a heart and mind aligned in recognizing what Christ has done for us. Therefore, our worship is not only an act of reverence but also a celebration of the grace extended to us through Christ’s atoning work.
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