•The Complete Library of Christian Worship • Edited by Robert E. Webber
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Understanding The Principles Of Worship

Contributor / Topic: History of Christian Worship
Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

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Chapters & Articles in Understanding The Principles Of Worship (8)

Entry 1
Principle One: Worship Celebrates Christ

In proclaiming God's saving work through Jesus Christ in song, story, prayer, and thanksgiving, the church glorifie…

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Entry 2
Principle Two: Worship Tells And Acts Out The Christ Event

The order of worship is designed to reveal God's action in history. Through that order, the worshiping community me…

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Entry 3
Principle Three: In Worship God Speaks And Acts

If worship is truly rooted in the gospel and celebrates Christ, then we can expect a divine action to occur in wors…

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Principle Four: Worship Is An Act Of Communication

Communication takes place in worship when the Lord speaks and acts and the people of God respond. Worship employs b…

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Principle Five: In Worship We Respond To God And To Each Other

More than an intellectual assent to doctrine, creed, or prayer, worship is an experience of the presence of a holy …

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Principle Six: Worship Is An Act Of The People

Worship is not a service or entertainment performed for the laity, but an act that requires the participation of al…

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Principle Seven: Worship Makes Effective Use Of God’s Creative Gifts

The Bible envisions worship as an offering of the entire person in living sacrifice to the Lord. Creative and thoug…

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Principle Eight: Worship Is A Way Of Life

Worship is not only an action. It is also a way of life that the church experiences in each of its members day by d…

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