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Lesson 6: The Worship of the Church

Key Passage: John 4:23–24

“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”

Introduction

Worship is not about personal preference, emotion, or cultural tradition—it is about what God desires. Jesus declared that true worshippers must worship the Father “in spirit and in truth.” This statement forever defines the standard for acceptable worship. In a world where churches compete for attention with entertainment, performance, and innovation, the Lord's church must return to New Testament worship—as revealed by the Holy Spirit, not imagined by men. This lesson will expose the pattern, the purpose, and the purity of true worship.

 

Historical Context

In John 4, Jesus speaks to a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. The Samaritans worshiped in Mount Gerizim, while the Jews worshiped in Jerusalem. This conversation occurred under the Old Covenant, yet Jesus points forward to a new kind of worship—no longer tied to a physical place, but centered in spirit and truth. This marked a radical shift: worship would no longer be about geography, but about heart and obedience to divine truth.

 

Biblical Context

The New Testament reveals five distinct acts of worship practiced by the early church—authorized by God, consistent with truth, and conducted with reverent spirit:

 

1. Singing (A cappella, congregational)

  • Ephesians 5:19 — “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs… singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”
  • Colossians 3:16 — “...singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
  • Hebrews 13:15 — “...the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”

No New Testament passage authorizes instrumental music in worship. Singing is vocal, spiritual, and directed from the heart to God.

 

2. Praying

  • Acts 2:42 — “And they continued stedfastly in... prayers.”
  • 1 Timothy 2:1–8 — Prayers of intercession, supplication, thanksgiving.
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 — “Pray without ceasing.”

Prayer is communication with God led by a faithful man—always offered in Jesus’ name (John 16:23).

 

3. Preaching and Teaching

  • Acts 20:7 — Paul preached when disciples gathered on the first day of the week.
  • 2 Timothy 4:2 — “Preach the word...”
  • 1 Corinthians 14:26 — Edification must be the purpose of every message.

The pulpit is not for motivational speaking or entertainment—it is for the proclamation of God’s Word.

 

4. Giving (Freewill Offering)

  • 1 Corinthians 16:1–2 — “Upon the first day of the week... let every one of you lay by him in store...”
  • 2 Corinthians 9:7 — “...God loveth a cheerful giver.”

Giving is not fundraising, selling, or coercion. It is the freewill, purposeful offering of Christians on every Lord’s day.

 

5. Lord’s Supper (Communion)

  • Acts 20:7 — “Upon the first day of the week… to break bread…”
  • 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 — Detailed instructions for proper observance.

The Lord’s Supper is a weekly memorial of Christ’s death—consisting of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine—partaken by the saints on every Sunday, not quarterly or annually.

 

Greek Exegesis: "Worship" (John 4:24)

Greek: προσκυνέω (proskuneō)

  • From pros (“toward”) and kuneō (“to kiss”) — means to bow in reverence, to express homage or adoration.
  • Always directed toward a superior, esp. God.

Remember:
Worship is not self-expression—it is God-centered reverence. The Greek structure makes clear that worship must be both spiritual in nature and anchored in truth. Either component missing results in vain worship (Matt. 15:9).

 

Full Scripture Cross-Referencing

  1. Matthew 15:8–9 — “In vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
  2. Acts 2:42 — They continued “steadfastly” in apostolic worship.
  3. Hebrews 10:25 — “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together…”

Doctrinal Note:

Biblical worship must be authorized, consistent, and offered with reverence. Innovations such as clapping, praise dancing, drama, instruments, and emotion-driven performances are without divine authority.

 

Doctrinal Significance & Application

  • Worship is not optional—it is what the Father seeks (John 4:23).
  • We must not worship according to what pleases us, but according to what God has revealed.
  • Acceptable worship requires reverent spirit and scriptural truth.

Application Today:

The modern church is tempted to chase popularity by altering worship—adding bands, drama, emotionalism, or casual attitudes. But God has not changed. To worship in spirit and truth is to obey the revealed New Testament pattern—without subtraction or addition.

 

Refutation of False Doctrines

✘False View #1: Instrumental music is acceptable in worship.

📖 Refuted by: Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 13:15

✞Truth: The New Testament authorizes only singing—from the heart. Instruments are foreign to apostolic worship.

✘False View #2: We may take the Lord’s Supper monthly or quarterly.

📖 Refuted by: Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:26

✞Truth: Early Christians partook weekly, every first day of the week.

✘False View #3: Worship should be exciting, innovative, and culturally engaging.

📖 Refuted by: Matt. 15:9; John 4:24

✞Truth: Worship must be in truth, not according to culture or carnal appeal.

 

Conclusion and Exhortation

God is not worshiped by accident, convenience, or entertainment. He is worshiped when His people come before Him in humility, obeying the pattern revealed in His Word. To alter worship is to insult His holiness. To preserve it is to honor His will.

Exhortation:
Let us be the true worshippers the Father is seeking. Let us cast out the innovations of men and return to the pure, reverent, joyful, biblical worship of the New Testament church. Worship is not about us—it is all about Him.

“Let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.”
— Hebrews 12:28 (KJV)

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Aralin 6: Ang Pagsamba ng Iglesia

Pangunahing Talata: Juan 4:23–24

“Datapuwa't dumarating ang oras, at ngayon nga, na ang mga tunay na mananamba ay sasamba sa Ama sa espiritu at katotohanan: sapagka't hinahanap ng Ama ang mga gayon na maging mananamba sa kaniya.
Ang Dios ay Espiritu: at ang mga sa kaniya'y nagsisisamba ay kinakailangang magsisamba sa espiritu at sa katotohanan.”

Panimula

Ang pagsamba ay hindi ayon sa kagustuhan ng tao, damdamin, o tradisyon—ito’y ayon sa kalooban ng Dios. Idineklara ni Jesus na ang tunay na mananamba ay kinakailangang sumamba “sa espiritu at sa katotohanan.” Ang pahayag na ito ang panghabambuhay na pamantayan ng katanggap-tanggap na pagsamba. Sa mundong ginagawang entertainment o aliwan at animo’y palabas ang pagsamba, ang iglesia ng Panginoon ay kailangang tumalima sa padron ng Bagong Tipan—hindi batay sa imahinasyon ng tao, kundi ayon sa kalooban ng Dios. Tatalakayin sa araling ito ang padron, layunin, at kadalisayan ng tunay na pagsamba.

 

Ang Konteksto Ayon sa Kasaysayan

Sa Juan 4, kinausap ni Jesus ang isang babaeng Samaritana sa may balon ni Jacob. Ang mga Samaritano ay sumasamba sa Bundok Gerizim; ang mga Judio naman sa Jerusalem. Ngunit sinabi ni Jesus na dumarating na ang panahon na ang tunay na pagsamba ay hindi na batay sa lugar, kundi nakasentro sa espiritu at katotohanan. Isa itong malaking pagbabago—hindi na lugar ang batayan, kundi puso at pagtalima sa katotohanan ng Dios.

 

Kontekstong Biblikal

Ang Bagong Tipan ay nagpapakita ng limang tiyak at banal na gawaing pang-samba ng iglesia—ipinag-utos ng Dios, nakaugat sa katotohanan, at isinasagawa nang may paggalang:

1. Pag-awit (Walang instrumento, sabayang tinig)

  • Efeso 5:19 — “Na kayo’y mangagusapan ng mga salmo at mga himno at mga awit na ukol sa espiritu… na nagsiawit at nangagsiawit sa inyong puso sa Panginoon.”
  • Colosas 3:16 — “...na nagsiawit na may biyaya sa inyong puso sa Dios.”
  • Hebreo 13:15 — “...ang bunga ng mga labi na nagpapahayag ng kaniyang pangalan.”

Wala ni isang talata sa Bagong Tipan na nag-aatas ng paggamit ng instrumento sa pagsamba. Ang pag-awit ay mula sa puso, para sa Dios, at walang kasamang tugtugin.

 

2. Panalangin

  • Gawa 2:42 — “At sila'y nangagpatuloy sa... mga pananalangin.”
  • 1 Timoteo 2:1–8 — Mga panalangin ng pagsusumamo, pamamagitan, at pasasalamat.
  • 1 Tesalonica 5:17 — “Manalangin kayong walang patid.”

Ang panalangin ay pakikipag-usap sa Dios, na pinangungunahan ng lalaking matapat—laging sa pangalan ni Jesus (Juan 16:23).

 

3. Pangangaral at Pagtuturo

  • Gawa 20:7 — Nangaral si Pablo nang magtipon ang mga alagad sa unang araw ng sanlinggo.
  • 2 Timoteo 4:2 — “Ipangaral mo ang salita…”
  • 1 Corinto 14:26 — Ang lahat ay para sa ikatitibay.

Ang pulpito ay hindi para sa entertainment o motivational speaking, kundi para sa malinis na pangangaral ng Salita ng Dios.

 

4. Pagbibigay o Ambagan (Kusang-loob na paghahandog)

  • 1 Corinto 16:1–2 — “Sa unang araw ng sanglinggo... magbukod ang bawa’t isa sa inyo…”
  • 2 Corinto 9:7 — “...ang Dios ay umiibig sa nagbibigay na masaya.”

Hindi ito fundraising, bentahan, o sapilitang bigay. Ang pagbibigay ay kusang-loob, masaya, at ayon sa kapasidad—tuwing Linggo.

 

5. Hapunan ng Panginoon (Banal na Pag-alala)

  • Gawa 20:7 — “Nang unang araw ng sanlinggo, nang kami'y nangagkakatipon upang pagputolputulin ang tinapay…”
  • 1 Corinto 11:23–29 — Mga tagubilin kung paano ito isasagawa nang may paggalang.

Ito’y pag-alaala sa kamatayan ni Cristo hanggang sa dumating Siya sa pamamagitan ng pagpuputol ng tinapay na walang lebadura at at pag-inom ng katas ng ubas—sa unang araw ng sanlinggo—hindi buwanan o minsanan lamang.

 

Pag-aaral ng Salitang Griyego na Gunamit: "Pagsamba" (Juan 4:24)

Griyego: προσκυνέω (proskuneō)

  • Mula sa pros (“papalapit”) at kuneō (“halik”) — nangangahulugang yumuko na may paggalang, magbigay ng pagpaparangal.

Tandaan:
Ang pagsamba ay pagbibigay-galang at papuri sa Dios, hindi pabalat-kayong pagpapahayag. Dapat itong mula sa espiritu at ayon sa katotohanan. Kung may anomang kakulangan o pagdaragdag dito, ito’y walang kabuluhang pagsamba (Mateo 15:9).

 

Buong Pagpapatibay mula sa Kasulatan

  1. Mateo 15:8–9 — “Sa bibig sila'y iginagalang ako, datapuwa't ang kanilang puso ay malayo sa akin… sa walang kabuluhan ay sumasamba sila sa akin…”
  2. Gawa 2:42 — “sila'y nagsipanatiling matibay sa turo ng mga apostol.”
  3. Hebreo 10:25 — “Na huwag nating pabayaan ang ating pagkakatipon…”

Dapat Unawaing Doktrina:

Ang pagsamba sa Dios ay dapat awtorisado ng Dios, kapareho ng una sa Bagong Tipan, at may paggalang. Ang mga bagong imbensyon gaya ng palakpakan, sayaw, drama, banda, at emosyonal na palabas ay walang kapahintulutan sa Bagong Tipan.

 

Mahalagang Aral at Aplikasyon

  • Ang pagsamba ay hindi opsyonal—kundi sa espiritu at katotohanan—ito ang hinahanap mismo ng Ama (Juan 4:23).
  • Hindi tayo dapat sumamba ayon sa ating kagustuhan, kundi ayon sa inihayag ng Dios.
  • Ang katanggap-tanggap na pagsamba ay mula sa pusong may paggalang at ayon sa Kasulatan.

Aplikasyon:
Sa panahon ngayon, binabago ng maraming iglesia ang pagsamba upang “makatawag-pansin” ng mga tao—dinadagdagan ng drama, musika, palabas, at emosyon. Ngunit hindi nagbabago ang Dios. Ang tunay na pagsamba ay yaong ayon sa espiritu at katotohanan, gaya ng itinuro ng mga apostol noong una.

 

Pagpapabulaan sa mga Maling Aral

✘Maling Aral #1: Maaaring gumamit ng instrumento sa pagsamba.

📖 Pinabulaanan ng: Ef. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 13:15

✞Katotohanan: Ang Bagong Tipan ay tanging pag-awit ang inaatas. Ang instrumento ay wala sa turo ng mga apostol.

✘Maling Aral #2: Maaaring isagawa ang Hapunan ng Panginoon buwanan o minsan lamang.

📖 Pinabulaanan ng: Gawa 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:26

✞Katotohanan: Ang mga unang Kristiano ay lingguhang nakikibahagi—tuwing unang araw ng sanlinggo.

✘Maling Aral #3: Dapat maging masaya, makabago, at nakaaaliw ang pagsamba.

📖 Pinabulaanan ng: Mateo 15:9; Juan 4:24

✞Katotohanan: Ang pagsamba ay dapat ayon sa katotohanan, hindi sa kultura o aliwan (entertainment).

 

Konklusyon at Panawagan

Ang tunay na pagsamba ay hindi aksidente, hindi aliwan, at hindi ayon sa mundo. Ito ay pagsamba na may paggalang at pagtalima. Ang Dios ay banal, at ang pagsamba sa Kanya ay dapat ihandog sa banal na paraan.

Maging tunay na mananamba tayo na siyang hinahanap ng Ama. Iwaksi ang mga imbensyon ng tao, at manatili sa dalisay, may paggalang, at pagsamba gaya ng iglesia sa Bagong Tipan. Ang pagsamba ay hindi tungkol sa atin—ito’y lahat tungkol sa Dios.

“…magkaroon tayo ng biyayang sa pamamagitan nito ay makapaghahandog tayong may paggalang at katakutan ng paglilingkod na nakalulugod sa Dios: ” — Hebreo 12:28

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