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.
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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.
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.”
Worship Changes Culture When Politics and Policy Disappoint
“We focus on principles more than politics. We make arguments rather than attacks. We listen intently, seeing opponents as people to understand, not enemies to conquer.”
Sunday Morning Shift – Coming as Worshipers, Not Spectators
What if we approached the church as worshipers ready to ascribe glory to God instead? This fundamentally different mindset understands that worship starts in the heart, not the atmosphere. We come not to receive an experience but to give worship freely to our King.