What is worship? Are the things we do in worship mere ritual, or do they have meaning? Why do we do these things, anyway? Worship is one of our most important acts, and it serves several purposes. In worship, we honor the God who has done so much for us. We communicate to him that we are on his side. We educate our children, leading them into a deeper relationship with Jesus. And we communicate to Satan that we're on God's side, for worship is both an act of solidarity and an act of war. But how best to communicate in worship? Traditional singing is often simply a transition to another part of the service, and for some worshippers, the songs' very familiarity can be deadening. Into this context of familiarity comes contemporary worship with guitars and drums--as well as the new life found in new appreciation for a contemporary understanding of God. New music spawns renewal of our excitement, our appreciation of our relationship with Jesus, and our involvement in his program. We can no longer sit, heads down, as we read old thoughts in old hymnals. He is alive, and so are we.
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 19/01/2015
- ISBN:
- 9781630878733
- 9781630878733
- Category:
- Christian liturgy
- Format:
- Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
- Publication Date:
- 19-01-2015
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Wipf and Stock Publishers
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