Defining Worship Part 1

worship_1Reposted from The Archives at Worship Matters: A great blog with “Resources for Leading Worship from Bob Kauflin”

Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) once said “Every definition is dangerous.” That may explain why when we try to define a word simply and precisely we often end up missing significant aspects of the word we’re defining. Attempts at explaining worship as “love,” or “intimacy,” or “relationship” say something true, but end up leaving out more than they contribute to our understanding of worship.

In spite of Erasmus’ warning, over the years I’ve come across numerous definitions of “worship” that have caused me think about worship more biblically.

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REVIEW: Come Weary Saints – Sovereign Grace Music

Come Weary Saints
Sovereign Grace Music 
(c)2008

IN SHORT: If “Suffering & the Sovereignty of God” edited by Piper & Taylor were made into a movie, this would be the soundtrack.

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