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.
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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.
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.”
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.”
Day Five: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
” Our Savior humbled himself, setting aside his heavenly glory to redeem us and bring us into God’s family. This incredible truth is the very heart of Christmas.”
Recapturing Rich Hymns Requires Robust Sermons and Ready Hearers
“we must recover the lost art of immersive, meticulous preaching that stimulates response across all spheres of life. Like Wesley and Lowry’s congregations, our souls and songs would again be saturated in the Word, reminding us of our hope in Christ.”
Josh Cehulik 