Confession may seem counterintuitive in our age of self-affirmation. But paradoxically, it is the path to truly knowing God and ourselves. It brings the humility, hunger, and mercy we all deeply crave.
Worshipping the Healer, Not Just the Healing
As I have wrestled with my own physical limitations during recovery, I have found comfort not primarily in hoping for healing of this temporary pain. My solace and worship flow from meditating on the complete healing Christ has already secured for me—the forgiveness of sins and the promise of resurrection life. While he graciously heals some in this life according to his wisdom, all who call upon his name receive the greater blessing of spiritual rebirth and renewal (Revelation 21:5).
Is Christian Worship about Religion or Relationship? The Answer is Both
A relationship with no religion is a fantasy - and a religion with no relationship is vanity. The gospel confronts humanity with the inseparable interplay of both. A relationship that informs religious liturgy and a religion that brings continuous remembrance of a transformative relationship.
Worship Theology and Singing
Worship through song aims to glorify God by proclaiming who He is and giving thanks for the gospel. The result is stirring faith, obedience, and unity among God’s people.
Worship Theology and the Gospel
" Worship understands the gospel as the solution to the problem of sin and the key to everlasting joy. Worship finds joy through the gospel, which leads the worshiper to God."
Worship Theology and Jesus
Believers worship in Jesus’ name through his intercession, by his atoning work, modeling his life and teaching, with full anticipation of his return.
Don’t Stop Leading People to Christ
"As Paul said, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). Leading people to Christ is a lifelong process of pursuing him."
Worship Theology and Scripture
"In every facet, the Scripture shapes believers' understanding of glorifying God. The Word of God is the backdrop of new covenant grace that provides the prescriptions for worship."
Jesus: The Crescendo of the Bible’s Glorious Hymn
"Every aspect of Jesus' life rings with poetic perfection. As the Lamb of God, he gives the sacrifice needed for atonement. As the Messiah, he assumes his rightful throne. As the Suffering Servant, he bears humanity's sins. As the Divine Word incarnate, he reveals God's glory (John 1:14). Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and exaltation ground the story of the biblical hymn. Jesus is the turning point of history, the focus of Scripture, and, in a real sense, the culmination of the Old Testament story. All refrains lead back to Christ, the divine hero of Scripture's universal song."
Principles of Theology of Worship
"At it's roots, worship is a grace-filled meeting between God and his people, sealed in Christ by the Spirit; this is the governing principle for the shape and content of worship."
Josh Cehulik 