9 Things That Christian Worship Should Be

Summarized from the Prologue to The Worship Sourcebook:*

1. Christian worship should be biblical.

• worship includes prominent readings of Scripture
• worship presents & depicts God’s being, character, & actions consistent with how Scripture does
• worship obeys explicit biblical commands about worship
• worship heeds scriptural warnings about false/improper worship
• worship focuses primary attention where the Bible does-on Jesus

2. Christian worship should be dialogic.

• God speaks through the Spirit, and we respond in a variety of ways
• worship is initiated by God
• worship balances attentive listening and honest speech  Read more