Only when Jesus speaks her name—”Mary”—do her eyes open to the glorious reality before her.
Tag Archives: theology
The Cross at the Center: A Good Friday Devotional
The cross isn’t just central to our theology; it’s central to reality itself.
From Audience to Participants: Rediscovering Our Role in Gathered Worship
So next Sunday, as you enter your place of worship, remember: you’re not walking into a theater to be entertained. You’re not even walking onto a stage merely to perform. You’re joining a sacred rehearsal of the greatest story ever told—a drama that began at creation, found its climactic scene at the cross, and continues to unfold until Christ returns.
Encountering God: A Choir’s Response to Divine Calling
whether we sing soprano or bass, whether we’re soloists or part of the ensemble, we proclaim the same gospel through our music.
The Great Exchange
Our worship flows from recognizing that Christ has given us everything in the gospel – forgiveness of sins, adoption as children, and eternal life. We bring nothing but our sin and need; He gives everything in return.
Combatting Digital Heresy – Applying Early Christian Principles to a Modern Scourge
Like early heretics, many digital influencers claim exclusive enlightenment and revelations transcending Scripture. Their toxic teachings have given rise to a new genre – digital folk religion sewn from threads of mystical thought, prosperity gospel, and twisted Scripture assembled into videos designed to go viral.
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.
Josh Cehulik 