Exploring the Worship Spectrum: 6 ViewsAn exploration of what worship looks like from a biblical standpoint and why the topic of worship can be so contentious among Christians. Because worship is inherently theological--because it's a manifestation of humanity's response to God's holiness--it's important to take seriously how we worship and the roles it serves in personal displays of adoration and in community with other believers. Exploring the Worship Spectrum provides an overview, critique, and celebration of six prominent worship styles:
This unique format allows those with a heart for worship to compare different perspectives and draw their own conclusions on what the Bible teaches. It allows readers to understand the various approaches to worship, carefully evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and make personal choices without adopting a judgmental spirit. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion. |
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... God affirm and bless all of our approaches that seek to give him glory and honor? And if he blesses some and not others, what are his criteria for rejecting those approaches that do not make the ... God's 12 l Exploring the Worship Spectrum.
... God's holy nature and redemptive acts. God's love evokes our love. But having agreed on that core conviction, we find that these definitions of worship begin to diverge. Some emphasize God's mystery, others his revelation; some stress God's ...
... God whom they could not control . So God sent prophets to judge his people and to call them to heartfelt worship and ... God's favorite . Instead we see diversity early on . • When we read about the early church in Acts , we dis- cover ...
... God's spiritual world, Zwingli rejected music and musical instruments (especially organs!). He dramatically parted ways with Luther over the Mass, convinced that the words of institution—“This is my body”—must be interpreted ...
... God is too profound and people too diverse for that to hap- pen. The question now becomes: Can we identify specific ... God's obvious preference” that they could never see the blind spots in their thinking. Then another idea occurred to ...
Contents
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A Charismatic Worship Response 45 | 45 |
BEST | 59 |
A Liturgical Worship Response 79 | 76 |
A Charismatic Worship Response | 84 |
JOE HORNESS | 99 |
A Liturgical Worship Response | 153 |
A Liturgical Worship Response | 192 |
A Contemporary Worship Response | 200 |
An Emerging Worship Response | 208 |
SALLY MORGENTHALER | 217 |
A Liturgical Worship Response | 231 |
A Contemporary Worship Response | 238 |
A Blended Worship Response | 247 |
Recommended Reading | 258 |
A Contemporary Worship Response | 160 |
ROBERT WEBBER | 175 |
Discussion and Reflection Questions | 264 |
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Exploring the Worship Spectrum: 6 Views Paul F. M. Zahl,Paul Basden,Harold Best,Joe Horness No preview available - 2004 |