IMAN NON-TRANSFORMATIF SEBAGAI DISTORSI EPISTEMOLOGIS: ANALISIS EKSEGETIS-TEOLOGIS YAKOBUS 2:14–26
Kata Kunci:
Iman, Yakobus 2, Transformasi, Ketaatan, TeologiAbstrak
ABSTRACT
This study examines the theological nature of faith through an exegetical analysis of James 2:14–26, focusing on the tension between declarative faith and transformative faith. Using a qualitative-exegetical approach, this study analyzes lexical, narrative, and theological dimensions of the text, structured through descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive stages. The findings indicate that James does not merely critique moral inconsistency, but exposes a deeper theological and epistemological distortion, where faith is reduced to verbal confession without existential transformation. This study argues that such faith constitutes “non-transformative faith,” a form of belief that acknowledges truth cognitively but fails to embody it in lived reality. Theologically, true faith is inherently active, covenantal, and transformative. The study contributes to New Testament theology by demonstrating that faith in James is not an abstract belief system, but a lived reality that integrates confession, action, and obedience.
Keywords: faith, James 2, transformation, obedience, theology
ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini mengkaji hakikat iman melalui analisis eksegetis terhadap Yakobus 2:14–26 dengan menyoroti ketegangan antara iman deklaratif dan iman transformatif. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif-eksegetis, penelitian ini menganalisis dimensi leksikal, naratif, dan teologis teks, yang disusun melalui tahap deskriptif, diagnostik, prediktif, dan preskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Yakobus tidak sekadar mengkritik inkonsistensi moral, tetapi mengungkap distorsi teologis dan epistemologis yang lebih dalam, di mana iman direduksi menjadi pengakuan verbal tanpa transformasi eksistensial. Penelitian ini berargumen bahwa iman semacam ini merupakan “iman non-transformatif,” yaitu iman yang mengakui kebenaran secara kognitif tetapi gagal menghidupinya dalam realitas. Secara teologis, iman sejati bersifat aktif, kovenantal, dan transformatif. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada teologi Perjanjian Baru dengan menunjukkan bahwa iman dalam Yakobus bukan sekadar sistem kepercayaan, melainkan realitas hidup yang menyatukan pengakuan, tindakan, dan ketaatan.
Kata kunci: iman, Yakobus 2, transformasi, ketaatan, teologi
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