Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Modern moral phenomena are characterized by ethical relativism, identity crises, environmental degradation, and the growing misuse of freedom within digital society. These conditions highlight the need for a more comprehensive and theologically grounded Christian moral framework. This study aims to analyze the interrelationship between the imago Dei, free will, sin, and grace as foundational components of Christian morality relevant to the contemporary era. The research employs a qualitative approach based on systematic literature review and biblical hermeneutics to examine classical doctrines, modern theological perspectives, and their relevance to current moral challenges. The findings indicate that the imago Dei affirms human moral dignity, free will directs individuals toward ethical responsibility, and grace restores moral capacities corrupted by sin. The integration of these three concepts produces an applicable and contextually sensitive moral framework for addressing modern ethical problems. The study concludes that Christian morality can only be fully understood through a complementary theological synthesis. Abstrak Fenomena moralitas modern ditandai oleh relativisme etis, krisis identitas, degradasi lingkungan, serta meningkatnya penyalahgunaan kebebasan dalam masyarakat digital. Kondisi ini menimbulkan kebutuhan akan kerangka moral Kristen yang lebih komprehensif dan teologis. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis keterkaitan antara imago Dei, kehendak bebas, dosa, dan anugerah sebagai fondasi moralitas Kristen yang relevan bagi era kontemporer. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif berbasis studi literatur sistematis dan hermeneutika biblika untuk menelaah doktrin klasik, pemikiran teolog modern, serta relevansinya terhadap tantangan moral saat ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa imago Dei menegaskan martabat moral manusia, kehendak bebas mengarahkan pada tanggung jawab etis, sementara anugerah memulihkan kapasitas moral yang rusak oleh dosa. Integrasi ketiganya menghasilkan kerangka moral yang aplikatif dan kontekstual untuk menghadapi problem etika modern. Kesimpulan menyatakan bahwa moralitas Kristen hanya dapat dipahami secara utuh melalui sintesis teologis yang saling melengkapi.
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7128360353
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