abstract |
In 2020, the whole world was filled with fear due to the spread of the infectious
disease Covid-19. This study proposes Healing Praise Worship as a fundamental solution
to human body diseases, heart wounds, and spiritual cravings. While serving as a minister
of praise for a long time, I witnessed the healing and restoration of the saints through the
praise of worship. They testify that through healing worship and praise, the problems of
physical sickness, heartache, and spiritual hunger have disappeared. And they also says
that they are living the life of a disciple of Jesus with joy and emotion.
This study establishes the relationship between worship and praise to explain the
characteristics of Healing Worship Praise. Also, through this study, the academic theory
of healing was studied, and based on other studies, the definition of 'Healing Praise
Worship' is attempted.
It also applies Robert Webber's "Convergence worship theory" and Leonard
Sweet's "Element to EPIC theory" to 'Healing Praise Worship'. This study presents the
composition and practice of 'Healing Praise Worship', in which believers who are not
mature in faith, especially the next generation, can experience holistic healing.
The conclusions obtained from this study are as follows:
First, 'Healing Praise Worship' is the reality that occurs to the saints who worship
and praise God, and it means the praise that the holistic healing of spirit, soul, and body
during worship service. Healing Praise Worship pursues integration with all elements of
worship including meeting with God, confession of faith, determination of faith, and
sermons.
Second, It was found that the principle of worship renewal in the convergence
worship theory and the principle of Healing Praise Worship were equal. In addition, when
the Epic theory was applied step by step, healing was experienced more deeply.
Lastly, The characteristics of Healing Praise Worship and the responses of the
members who attended the service are summarized with the English alphabet 'HEALING'.
H: Hear and see
E: Experience
A: Act
L: Link
I: Involve
N: Narrate
G: Grow
Today, many people are sick with wounds and illnesses of their bodies and hearts,
and spiritual thirst for God the Creator.
All creation longs for God's healing. I hope that through Healing Praise Worship,
the churches fulfill the mission to reveal God's healing. It is hoped that this study is not
only be an example, but will be practically used in many churches as a tool for believers,
the next generation, and unbelievers.
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