Posts Tagged ‘Worship’
What is Worship?
As a follow-up to Dr. Mincy’s thoughts yesterday, I thought it might be helpful to consider this question briefly. The term, worship, has several meanings according to Dictionary.com, but the ones we are most interested in are these: As a noun, “reverent honor and homage paid to God or a sacred personage, or to any…
Read MoreWorship Thoughts
Worship of the true God is the most noble act that mankind can do. Worship is the specific act of a Christian bowing before God (either literally or in the heart), ascribing to our God the fact that He alone is God, and that we worship Him for the perfections of His character and for…
Read MoreGod’s Hungry Children
A.W. Tozer wrote in the preface of his outstanding book, The Pursuit of God (p. 8), “It is a solemn thing, and no small scandal in the kingdom [the church], to see God’s children starving while actually seated at the Father’s table.” What he was getting at was that the preaching of the Word of…
Read MoreDo Not Despise God’s Word
Proverbs 13:13 “He who despises the Word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” There is no mistaking the importance of God’s Word in the life of the believer. However, we can easily slip into dangerous modes regarding God’s Word. For instance, our posture before God’s Word is important. By…
Read MoreWhat’s So Special about “Special Music?”
My experience within fundamentalism began about 26 years ago. This is when I first remember hearing the idea of “special music” in church services. That term was and is used by churches to refer to a vocal soloist or other vocal piece sung by someone other than the congregation. Rarely are instrumental songs referred to…
Read MoreIsn’t Sunday Morning Enough?
I don’t recall anyone every asking me this question so bluntly, but I’m sure it’s crossed many people’s minds. They are just settling into Sunday morning worship after a hectic morning, and the pastor is giving a sales pitch for the evening service or some other special event. As the pastor speaks, the frazzled member…
Read MoreGod of Grace
“God will never give you more than you can handle!” It’s not true. He often — almost always — gives us more than we can possibly handle. Yesterday, we worshiped the God of Grace. God always gives more grace than we can comprehend. Sometimes it is best to focus in on just one aspect. Thomas…
Read MoreThe Routine of the Tabernacle Worship
Taigen Joos Most Christians are familiar with the first half of the book of Exodus. The calling of Moses, the ten plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, the giving of the Law, etc. The latter part of the book may be less appealing because it is largely about the instructions for making the components…
Read MoreGod or gods?
George Stiekes …the LORD He is God; there is none else beside Him (Deuteronomy 4:35). And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, The LORD, He is the God; the lORD, He is the God (I Kings 18:39). We are living today in a godless society. The goal…
Read MoreCongregational Singing Is Cool Again
Chuck Phelps Congregational singing has suddenly become cool (again). Just listen to Mark Dever, who testifies that, “The effect (of congregational music) on my own soul is electrifying.” Dr. Dever counsels pastors to reduce the praise band and the organ “by 80%” so that the voices of the congregation may be heard. After all, says,…
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