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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... spirit that confronts us with the mystery and marvel of God in whose presence the most appropriate and salutary response is adoring love.”1 • “Christian worship is the glad response of Christians to the holy, redemptive love of God made ...
... Holy Communion , prayers , and communal living ; • When we turn to Paul's earlier letters , we find him cor- recting ... Spirit , and perform miracles ; • When we look at Paul's prison letters , we notice that worship in the Asia Minor ...
... Spirit's power had become unavailable.”8 Few simi- larities remained between the simple, heartfelt, participatory ... Holy Scripture alone. Luther's friend, Ulrich Zwingli, was more radical in his approach. Introduction l 15.
... Holy Spirit's immediate interruption into everyday life to bless, heal, and empower. Paying almost exclusive attention to the charis- matic passages in Acts and 1 Corinthians, Pentecostals rejuve- nated glossolalia (speaking in tongues) ...
... Holy Spirit breathes when rational words fail. The release of suppressed emotions is able to occur for many worshipers through the instrument of music, melody, and text. That is why people cry during hymns. Familiar hymns possess the ...
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 |