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Recalling the Hope of Glory: Biblical Worship from the Garden to the New Creation by Allen P. Ross
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- Pub. Date: December 2006
- Publisher: Kregel Publications
- Format: Hardcover, 592pp
- Sales Rank: 542,083
- ISBN-13: 9780825435782
- ISBN: 0825435781
Synopsis
Moving beyond worship wars over style and denominational proclivities, Allen Ross has completed an extensive study of the biblical material that informs the heart of true worship: "to recall and celebrate the hope of glory." Much more than a biblical theology of worship, Recalling the Hope of Glory is an inductive study of the Bible, showing how the many biblical events and teachings develop the central focus of worship.
Beginning not with early Israelite worship, but with creation itself, this work uncovers the glories and beauty of true worship as it is progressively revealed from its beginning in the Garden to its climax in the new heavens and new earth. Throughout the book, the focus is on the integral issue of who we worship . . . and why. Ross then applies these discoveries to the contemporary Christian practice and debate.
Recalling the Hope of Glory stands to become a definitive resource for the pastor, worship leader, and those training for the ministry. Regardless of their denomination, readers will appreciate the author's high view of Scripture and just how much it can and should inform Christian worship.
More Reviews and RecommendationsBiography
Allen P. Ross (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School. Prior to this, he taught at Trinity Episcopal School of Ministry and Dallas Theological Seminary. His publications include Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis, Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus, and An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew.
From the Publisher
“The publication of Recalling the Hope of Glory is a splendid addition to the growing number of works on biblical worship. Not only is this work a comprehensive theological vision of creation, incarnation, and re-creation, it is also a genuine work of praise.”
—ROBERT E. WEBBER, author of more than forty books on worship and the church
“Stunning in scope, Recalling the Hope of Glory provides a historical-theological study of worship from creation to the new creation. The logic of Allen Ross’s ranging exposition across the flow of biblical history will challenge every reader and grace every church, regardless of tradition. Here is dazzling substance for recovery of robust worship of our sovereign and holy triune God. Sure to be a standard work.”
—R. KENT HUGHES, pastor, College Church in Wheaton
“This book deals expertly and thoroughly with worship in the Bible. What is most refreshing: it is not at all ideological. People of all persuasions will find it valuable as a reference work. It also gives us a large perspective on worship that is likely to moderate the current discussion.”
—JOHN M. FRAME, professor of systematic theology and philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary
“Allen Ross takes his readers back to the Bible itself to paint a colorful picture of worship that is spiritually vibrant, theologically sound, and focused on Christ. His passion for worship that glorifies God and his thorough knowledge of Scripture are obvious throughout. For the western church, which needs desperately to recover its biblical and theological roots,this book will be an extremely helpful resource.”
—DANIEL I. BLOCK, professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College
“It is remarkable that so many books about worship have so little to say about God. Recalling the Hope of Glory is a welcome exception. Through its patient reflection on specific biblical texts and themes, it evokes a vivid awareness of the God of glory. By developing the theme of glory, this book hones a vision of worship that is at once luminous, transcendent, and inexhaustible.”
—JOHN D. WITVLIET, director, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Product Details
- Pub. Date: December 2006
- Publisher: Kregel Publications
- Format: Hardcover, 592pp
- Sales Rank: 542,083
- ISBN-13: 9780825435782
- ISBN: 0825435781
Table of Contents
Preface 25
Abbreviations 27
Hebrew Transliteration Key 29
Greek Transliteration Key 31
Worshipping the God of Glory
Introduction 35
The Revelation of the Holy Lord God of Glory 41
The Revelation 41
The Holiness of the Lord 42
The Glory of God 46
The Response to the Revelation 49
The Immediate Response 49
The Essence of Worship 52
Fear and Adoration 52
Confession and Commitment 53
Ritual Acts and Religious Observance 55
Conclusion 60
Worship as Celebration 61
The Need for a Working Definition of Worship 61
Diverse Forms of Worship 61
Diverse Definitions of Worship 65
Developing a Working Definition 66
Conclusion for Part 1 73
The Memory of Paradise
Introduction 77
The Memory of Creation 81
Creation and Redemption 81
The Creation of the Sanctuary 82
The Construction of the Sanctuary 86
The Arrangement of the Instructions 86
The Completion of the Construction 86
The Plan 86
The Agents 87
The Fulfillment 87
The Completion Report 87
Symbolism in Solomon's Construction 88
Conclusion 89
The Memory of the Center of Creation 90
Garden in Eden 90
Features of the Garden 93
The River of Life 93
Gold and Precious Gems 96
The Trees of the Garden 99
The Tree of Life 100
The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil 102
The Image of God 104
Placed in the Garden 105
Serving in the Garden 105
Conclusion 108
The Perversion of Paradise 109
The Serpent in the Sanctuary 109
The Savior in the Garden 114
Conclusion for Part 2 117
Worship with Proclamation: The Development of True Worship in a Religious World
Introduction 121
The Religious World in Antiquity 125
A Survey of Worship in the World 125
In Abram's Homeland 125
In the Major Centers in the East 127
In the Land Promised to Abram 128
In the Land of Bondage 130
A Comparison with Israel's Worship 132
The Worship of the Lord in the Life of Abraham 135
Abraham's Faith 135
God's Revelation 135
Abraham's Belief 136
Yahweh Was the Living God 136
Yahweh Was the Sovereign God 136
Yahweh Was the Righteous Judge 136
Yahweh Was the Gracious God 137
Yahweh Was the Faithful God 137
Abraham's Sacrificial Worship 138
Background of Sacrifice 138
The Offerings of Cain and Abel 138
The Sacrifice of Noah 140
Abraham's Sacrifices 140
Abraham's Proclamation at the Altar 142
Proclaiming the Name of "Yahweh" 142
The Knowledge of "Yahweh" 146
Other Worshipful Acts That Proclaim the Faith 149
Solemn Oaths 149
Tithes 149
Intercessory Prayer 149
The Rite of Circumcision 150
Commemorative Thanksgiving 150
Burial with Faith 150
Conclusion 151
The Worship of the Lord in Abraham's Descendants 152
The Patriarchs 152
The Worship of Isaac 152
Prayer 152
Sacrifice with Proclamation 152
Oaths 153
Oracles of Blessing 153
The Worship of Jacob 153
Worship at Bethel 153
Invocation with Covenants 155
Rites of Confirmation 156
Worship for the Journey 156
Sacred Burials 156
Israel's Ancestors in Egypt 157
Worshipful Responses to Revelation 158
The Burning Bush 158
Signs for the People 158
Sacrificial Pilgrimage 159
Passover 160
Celebrating Redemption 162
Conclusion for Part 3 164
Worship with Sacrifice: The Establishment of Sanctity in Worship
Introduction 169
The Patterns of Worship at Sinai 173
Meeting with God at the Holy Mountain 173
The Indisputable Word from God 173
Revelation 173
Response 174
The Vision of God 174
Revelation 174
Requirements 174
Obedience 175
The Power of God 175
Epiphany 175
Response 176
Celebrating Covenant Peace with God 176
The Call to Worship 177
The Consecration of the People 177
Proclamation of God's Words (Exod. 24:3a) 177
Response by the People (Exod. 24:3b) 178
Recording the Law (Exod. 24:4a) 178
Sacrifices by the People (Exod. 24:4b-6) 178
Reading the Covenant (Exod. 24:7a) 178
Response by the People (Exod. 24:7b) 178
The Consecration by Blood (Exod. 24:8) 178
The Communication of God's Approval 179
The Vision of Glory 179
Communion with God (Exod. 24:11b) 180
The Hope of Greater Glory 180
Restoring the Ruined Relationship with God 180
Corruption of Worship 181
Restoration Through Intercession 182
A Holy Place for Worship 187
The Heavenly Pattern 187
The Purpose of the Tabernacle 190
The Nature of the Tabernacle 191
The Parts of the Tabernacle 192
The High Altar 192
The Laver 193
The Light 193
The Table 194
The Altar of Incense 194
The Ark of the Covenant 195
Conclusion 196
Sacrificial Ritual 197
The Sacrifices 198
The Purification Offering 198
The Reparation Offering 200
The Burnt Offering 200
The Dedication Offering 201
The Peace Offering 202
Purification Rites 204
Washing with Water 204
The Rite of the Red Heifer 205
The Ritual of the Birds 205
Tithing and Sacrificial Giving 205
Conclusion 208
Qualified Worship Leaders 209
Elders 209
Priests 210
Their Calling 210
Their Consecration 211
Washed with Water 211
Clothed with Priestly Robes 211
Anointed with Oil 211
Sanctified by Sacrifice 212
Consecrated to Service 212
Their Charge 212
Teaching God's Word 212
Making Intercessory Prayer 213
Providing Access to God 213
Taking Care of Holy Things 213
Ministers 214
Levites 214
Musicians and Singers 215
Ministering Women 215
Servants 215
Prophets 215
Conclusion for Part 4 217
Worship as Praise: The Provision for Celebration in Worship
Introduction 221
Seasonal Celebrations 223
Scheduled Worship 223
Worship and Time 223
Holy Days 226
Appointed Seasonal Festivals 228
Festival Worship in the Spring 230
Worship in the Early Summer 233
Worship in the Fall Season 234
Unscheduled Worship 238
Spontaneous Worship 238
Special Occasions 239
Conclusion 240
A Place for Praise 242
Preparation by David 242
The House of the Lord 244
Solomon's Preparation 244
The Basic Construction 245
The Furniture and Equipment 245
The Art and the Symbolism 246
The Impression of God's Dwelling Place 247
The Majesty of God 248
The Salvation of God 249
The Kingdom of God 249
Conclusion 251
Musical Guilds, Sanctuary Choirs, and Congregational Singing 253
Music in Ancient Israel 253
Musicians and Music in Israel's Worship 255
Singing in Israel's Worship 258
Conclusion 260
The Psalms in Worship 262
The Development of the Temple Hymnbook 262
The Use of the Psalter in Worship 263
Reflections of Experiences 263
Set Prayers and Praises 265
Conclusion 267
Offering the Sacrifice of Praise 269
Anticipation of and Preparation for the Worship of God 270
Celebration and Communion in the Presence of the Living God 271
To Give Thanks to the Lord 271
To Pay Vows 275
To Offer Praise to God 275
To Proclaim Their Faith 276
To Behold God's Power and Glory 276
To Pray to the Lord 279
To Renew the Covenant 283
Divine Instruction 284
Faithful Commitments 286
To Receive the Lord's Blessing 287
Conclusion for Part 5 290
Worship Reformed: Prophetic Rebukes and Reforms
Introduction 293
Qualifications for Worshippers 297
True Worshippers Are Faithful Believers 297
They Are to Profess Their Faith 297
They Are to Proclaim Their Faith 299
They Are to Demonstrate Their Faith by Their Works 301
True Worshippers Are Confessing Believers 302
True Worshippers Follow After Holiness 304
True Worshippers Are Spiritually Motivated 305
Conclusion 307
The Prophetic Denunciation of Corrupt Worship 308
Warnings Against Idolatry 308
Israel's Refusal to Heed the Warnings 311
Anticipation of Idolatry 312
Early Defection 312
Growing Apostasy 314
The Lord Judged Solomon's Disobedience 314
The Man of God Denounced Jeroboam's Idolatry 314
Rehoboam Defied the Word of the Lord 315
Elijah Challenged the Worship of Baal 315
Elijah Condemned Inquiring of Baalzebub 316
Jehu Purged Israel of Baalism 316
Jehoiada Restored Yahwism 316
Isaiah Exposed the Unbelief of Ahaz 317
The Prophets Announced the Doom of Samaria 317
The Beginning of the Samaritans 318
Hezekiah's Reforms of Worship 318
The Final Undoing of Judah 320
The Reform of Josiah 322
Final Abominations 323
Conclusion 326
The Prophetic Rebuke of Hypocritical Worship 329
Prophetic Denunciations of Sins 330
The Rebuke of Amos: Injustice and Immorality 330
The Exhortation of Isaiah: Care for the Needy and Oppressed 331
The Charge of Hosea: Unfaithfulness 332
The Condemnation of Ezekiel: Self-Indulgence and Perversion 333
Rejection of Hypocritical Worship 334
Prophetic Preaching 334
Amos 334
Isaiah 335
Jeremiah 336
Ezekiel 336
Instructions in the Psalms 337
Conclusion for Part 6 340
Worship Transformed: The New Setting of Worship and the New Covenant
Introduction 345
The Need for Transformation 347
Worship After the Destruction of the Temple 347
Worship Among the Ruins 348
Worship in the Exile 348
Worship in the Restoration 349
The Edict of Restoration 349
The Restoration of Worship 350
Spiritual Direction for a New Beginning 351
Ezra and the Exposition of Scripture 351
Nehemiah's Glorious Celebration 353
Malachi's Rejection of Worthless Worship 353
Conclusion 354
The Change in Worship: The Focus on the Word of God 356
Worship in the Synagogue 357
Origins 357
Organization 358
Prayers and Benedictions 360
"Hear, O Israel" 361
Benedictions 361
Services 363
Sectarian Worship 366
Samaritans 366
Major Jewish Sects 367
The Pharisees 367
The Sadducees 368
The Essenes 370
Conclusion 371
The New Center of Worship: The Incarnate Word 373
Jesus' Ministry in Worship Settings 373
Jesus' Rebuke of Worthless Worship 377
Ostentatious Displays 377
Almsgiving 377
Prayer 378
Fasting 378
Legalism 379
Hypocrisy 380
Jesus' Instruction on True Worship 383
True Worship Is "in Christ" 384
True Worship Is Worship of Christ 385
Conclusion 389
The Turning Point of Worship: The Last Supper 391
The Last Passover 392
The True Passover 395
The Interpretation of the Bread 395
The Interpretation of the Wine 396
The Memorial of the Lord's Supper 398
Memorial 398
Proclamation 400
Consummation 401
The Passover Hymn 401
Conclusion 403
Conclusion for Part 7 405
Worship in Christ: Patterns of Worship in the Early Church
Introduction 409
The Circumstances of Early Christian Worship 411
Places for Christian Worship 412
The Times for Christian Worship 415
Conclusion 417
The Essentials of Worship in the Early Church 418
The Beginning of Participation in Worship 418
Faith in Christ as the Basis of Worship 418
Identification with Christ in Baptism 419
Empowered by Christ for Worship 420
Private Worship 424
The Word of God in Worship 425
The Public Reading of Scripture 425
Teaching and Exhortation from the Word 427
The Responses of the People in Worship 430
Creeds or Confessions of Faith 432
The Gospel 433
"Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ" 433
"Jesus Is the Christ" 433
Early Hymns 434
The Incarnation 434
Marana tha 434
Trinitarian Statements 434
Individual and Congregational Praise 436
Offerings and Gifts 443
Vows and Commitments 445
Prayer 447
The Table of the Lord in the Worship of the Early Church 455
The Breaking of the Bread 455
Apostolic Instructions 458
Communal Worship 459
The Development of the Liturgy 462
Faithful Obedience 467
Conclusion 468
Conclusion for Part 8 470
The Perfection of Worship in Glory
Introduction 473
Christ in Glory with Choirs of Angels 477
The Vision of Christ in Glory 477
The Vision of the Heavenly Choirs 479
The Throne of God 480
Worship at the Throne of God 481
The Praise of the Four Creatures 482
The Acclamation of the Twenty-Four Elders 482
The Praise of Saints and Angels 483
The Creatures and Elders Sing a New Song 484
Myriads of Angels Sing in a Loud Voice 485
All Creation Worships God and the Lamb 486
Conclusion 486
The Glorious Celebration of the Fulfillment of the Promises 489
The Celebration of the Redeemed in Glory 489
Union with the Lord of Glory 492
Worship in the New Creation 495
Conclusion 497
Conclusion for Part 9 499
Basic Principles for More Glorious Worship
The revelation of the exalted Lord God in glory inspires glorious worship and fills us with the hope of glory 504
The evidence of the Lord's presence makes worship a holy convocation in a holy place that calls for holiness 504
Sacrifice is at the center of worship as the basis and expression of it 505
Sound biblical proclamation informs all worshipful acts 505
The ministry of the Word, an act of worship itself, is the key to coherent, corporate worship 506
Individual public praise and thanksgiving is the evidence of the spiritual life that is alive in the church 507
Singing, chanting, playing musical instruments, and dancing done to the glory of God are a part of the praise of the people of God 507
Worship is the response of people to the divine revelation 508
Worship prompts moral and ethical acts 508
Great festivals preserve the heritage of the faith, unite believers, and gather resources for greater worship and service 509
The household of faith preserves the purity and integrity of worship 509
Worship possesses a balance of form and spirit 510
Worship is eschatological 510
Prayer enables all the acts of worship to achieve what God intended 511
Worship transcends time and space 511
Bibliography 513
General Works on Worship 513
General Theological Background 515
The Holy Lord God 515
Israelite Worship 516
General Works 516
Specific Topics or Passages 518
Polemics and Pagan Worship 529
Holy Places of Worship 531
Christian Worship 534
Liturgy 538
Creeds and Confessions 541
Reading and Preaching the Word 541
Prayer 543
Holy Communion 545
Sacred Calendar 547
Music and Praise 548
Art and Symbolism in Worship 553
Worship in Heaven 555
Variations of Worship 557
Supplementary Subjects on Worship 559
Commentaries Cited 563
General Reference Works 566
Scripture Index 568
Subject Index 583
Abbreviations 27
Hebrew Transliteration Key 29
Greek Transliteration Key 31
Worshipping the God of Glory
Introduction 35
The Revelation of the Holy Lord God of Glory 41
The Revelation 41
The Holiness of the Lord 42
The Glory of God 46
The Response to the Revelation 49
The Immediate Response 49
The Essence of Worship 52
Fear and Adoration 52
Confession and Commitment 53
Ritual Acts and Religious Observance 55
Conclusion 60
Worship as Celebration 61
The Need for a Working Definition of Worship 61
Diverse Forms of Worship 61
Diverse Definitions of Worship 65
Developing a Working Definition 66
Conclusion for Part 1 73
The Memory of Paradise
Introduction 77
The Memory of Creation 81
Creation and Redemption 81
The Creation of the Sanctuary 82
The Construction of the Sanctuary 86
The Arrangement of the Instructions 86
The Completion of the Construction 86
The Plan 86
The Agents 87
The Fulfillment 87
The Completion Report 87
Symbolism in Solomon's Construction 88
Conclusion 89
The Memory of the Center of Creation 90
Garden in Eden 90
Features of the Garden 93
The River of Life 93
Gold and Precious Gems 96
The Trees of the Garden 99
The Tree of Life 100
The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil 102
The Image of God 104
Placed in the Garden 105
Serving in the Garden 105
Conclusion 108
The Perversion of Paradise 109
The Serpent in the Sanctuary 109
The Savior in the Garden 114
Conclusion for Part 2 117
Worship with Proclamation: The Development of True Worship in a Religious World
Introduction 121
The Religious World in Antiquity 125
A Survey of Worship in the World 125
In Abram's Homeland 125
In the Major Centers in the East 127
In the Land Promised to Abram 128
In the Land of Bondage 130
A Comparison with Israel's Worship 132
The Worship of the Lord in the Life of Abraham 135
Abraham's Faith 135
God's Revelation 135
Abraham's Belief 136
Yahweh Was the Living God 136
Yahweh Was the Sovereign God 136
Yahweh Was the Righteous Judge 136
Yahweh Was the Gracious God 137
Yahweh Was the Faithful God 137
Abraham's Sacrificial Worship 138
Background of Sacrifice 138
The Offerings of Cain and Abel 138
The Sacrifice of Noah 140
Abraham's Sacrifices 140
Abraham's Proclamation at the Altar 142
Proclaiming the Name of "Yahweh" 142
The Knowledge of "Yahweh" 146
Other Worshipful Acts That Proclaim the Faith 149
Solemn Oaths 149
Tithes 149
Intercessory Prayer 149
The Rite of Circumcision 150
Commemorative Thanksgiving 150
Burial with Faith 150
Conclusion 151
The Worship of the Lord in Abraham's Descendants 152
The Patriarchs 152
The Worship of Isaac 152
Prayer 152
Sacrifice with Proclamation 152
Oaths 153
Oracles of Blessing 153
The Worship of Jacob 153
Worship at Bethel 153
Invocation with Covenants 155
Rites of Confirmation 156
Worship for the Journey 156
Sacred Burials 156
Israel's Ancestors in Egypt 157
Worshipful Responses to Revelation 158
The Burning Bush 158
Signs for the People 158
Sacrificial Pilgrimage 159
Passover 160
Celebrating Redemption 162
Conclusion for Part 3 164
Worship with Sacrifice: The Establishment of Sanctity in Worship
Introduction 169
The Patterns of Worship at Sinai 173
Meeting with God at the Holy Mountain 173
The Indisputable Word from God 173
Revelation 173
Response 174
The Vision of God 174
Revelation 174
Requirements 174
Obedience 175
The Power of God 175
Epiphany 175
Response 176
Celebrating Covenant Peace with God 176
The Call to Worship 177
The Consecration of the People 177
Proclamation of God's Words (Exod. 24:3a) 177
Response by the People (Exod. 24:3b) 178
Recording the Law (Exod. 24:4a) 178
Sacrifices by the People (Exod. 24:4b-6) 178
Reading the Covenant (Exod. 24:7a) 178
Response by the People (Exod. 24:7b) 178
The Consecration by Blood (Exod. 24:8) 178
The Communication of God's Approval 179
The Vision of Glory 179
Communion with God (Exod. 24:11b) 180
The Hope of Greater Glory 180
Restoring the Ruined Relationship with God 180
Corruption of Worship 181
Restoration Through Intercession 182
A Holy Place for Worship 187
The Heavenly Pattern 187
The Purpose of the Tabernacle 190
The Nature of the Tabernacle 191
The Parts of the Tabernacle 192
The High Altar 192
The Laver 193
The Light 193
The Table 194
The Altar of Incense 194
The Ark of the Covenant 195
Conclusion 196
Sacrificial Ritual 197
The Sacrifices 198
The Purification Offering 198
The Reparation Offering 200
The Burnt Offering 200
The Dedication Offering 201
The Peace Offering 202
Purification Rites 204
Washing with Water 204
The Rite of the Red Heifer 205
The Ritual of the Birds 205
Tithing and Sacrificial Giving 205
Conclusion 208
Qualified Worship Leaders 209
Elders 209
Priests 210
Their Calling 210
Their Consecration 211
Washed with Water 211
Clothed with Priestly Robes 211
Anointed with Oil 211
Sanctified by Sacrifice 212
Consecrated to Service 212
Their Charge 212
Teaching God's Word 212
Making Intercessory Prayer 213
Providing Access to God 213
Taking Care of Holy Things 213
Ministers 214
Levites 214
Musicians and Singers 215
Ministering Women 215
Servants 215
Prophets 215
Conclusion for Part 4 217
Worship as Praise: The Provision for Celebration in Worship
Introduction 221
Seasonal Celebrations 223
Scheduled Worship 223
Worship and Time 223
Holy Days 226
Appointed Seasonal Festivals 228
Festival Worship in the Spring 230
Worship in the Early Summer 233
Worship in the Fall Season 234
Unscheduled Worship 238
Spontaneous Worship 238
Special Occasions 239
Conclusion 240
A Place for Praise 242
Preparation by David 242
The House of the Lord 244
Solomon's Preparation 244
The Basic Construction 245
The Furniture and Equipment 245
The Art and the Symbolism 246
The Impression of God's Dwelling Place 247
The Majesty of God 248
The Salvation of God 249
The Kingdom of God 249
Conclusion 251
Musical Guilds, Sanctuary Choirs, and Congregational Singing 253
Music in Ancient Israel 253
Musicians and Music in Israel's Worship 255
Singing in Israel's Worship 258
Conclusion 260
The Psalms in Worship 262
The Development of the Temple Hymnbook 262
The Use of the Psalter in Worship 263
Reflections of Experiences 263
Set Prayers and Praises 265
Conclusion 267
Offering the Sacrifice of Praise 269
Anticipation of and Preparation for the Worship of God 270
Celebration and Communion in the Presence of the Living God 271
To Give Thanks to the Lord 271
To Pay Vows 275
To Offer Praise to God 275
To Proclaim Their Faith 276
To Behold God's Power and Glory 276
To Pray to the Lord 279
To Renew the Covenant 283
Divine Instruction 284
Faithful Commitments 286
To Receive the Lord's Blessing 287
Conclusion for Part 5 290
Worship Reformed: Prophetic Rebukes and Reforms
Introduction 293
Qualifications for Worshippers 297
True Worshippers Are Faithful Believers 297
They Are to Profess Their Faith 297
They Are to Proclaim Their Faith 299
They Are to Demonstrate Their Faith by Their Works 301
True Worshippers Are Confessing Believers 302
True Worshippers Follow After Holiness 304
True Worshippers Are Spiritually Motivated 305
Conclusion 307
The Prophetic Denunciation of Corrupt Worship 308
Warnings Against Idolatry 308
Israel's Refusal to Heed the Warnings 311
Anticipation of Idolatry 312
Early Defection 312
Growing Apostasy 314
The Lord Judged Solomon's Disobedience 314
The Man of God Denounced Jeroboam's Idolatry 314
Rehoboam Defied the Word of the Lord 315
Elijah Challenged the Worship of Baal 315
Elijah Condemned Inquiring of Baalzebub 316
Jehu Purged Israel of Baalism 316
Jehoiada Restored Yahwism 316
Isaiah Exposed the Unbelief of Ahaz 317
The Prophets Announced the Doom of Samaria 317
The Beginning of the Samaritans 318
Hezekiah's Reforms of Worship 318
The Final Undoing of Judah 320
The Reform of Josiah 322
Final Abominations 323
Conclusion 326
The Prophetic Rebuke of Hypocritical Worship 329
Prophetic Denunciations of Sins 330
The Rebuke of Amos: Injustice and Immorality 330
The Exhortation of Isaiah: Care for the Needy and Oppressed 331
The Charge of Hosea: Unfaithfulness 332
The Condemnation of Ezekiel: Self-Indulgence and Perversion 333
Rejection of Hypocritical Worship 334
Prophetic Preaching 334
Amos 334
Isaiah 335
Jeremiah 336
Ezekiel 336
Instructions in the Psalms 337
Conclusion for Part 6 340
Worship Transformed: The New Setting of Worship and the New Covenant
Introduction 345
The Need for Transformation 347
Worship After the Destruction of the Temple 347
Worship Among the Ruins 348
Worship in the Exile 348
Worship in the Restoration 349
The Edict of Restoration 349
The Restoration of Worship 350
Spiritual Direction for a New Beginning 351
Ezra and the Exposition of Scripture 351
Nehemiah's Glorious Celebration 353
Malachi's Rejection of Worthless Worship 353
Conclusion 354
The Change in Worship: The Focus on the Word of God 356
Worship in the Synagogue 357
Origins 357
Organization 358
Prayers and Benedictions 360
"Hear, O Israel" 361
Benedictions 361
Services 363
Sectarian Worship 366
Samaritans 366
Major Jewish Sects 367
The Pharisees 367
The Sadducees 368
The Essenes 370
Conclusion 371
The New Center of Worship: The Incarnate Word 373
Jesus' Ministry in Worship Settings 373
Jesus' Rebuke of Worthless Worship 377
Ostentatious Displays 377
Almsgiving 377
Prayer 378
Fasting 378
Legalism 379
Hypocrisy 380
Jesus' Instruction on True Worship 383
True Worship Is "in Christ" 384
True Worship Is Worship of Christ 385
Conclusion 389
The Turning Point of Worship: The Last Supper 391
The Last Passover 392
The True Passover 395
The Interpretation of the Bread 395
The Interpretation of the Wine 396
The Memorial of the Lord's Supper 398
Memorial 398
Proclamation 400
Consummation 401
The Passover Hymn 401
Conclusion 403
Conclusion for Part 7 405
Worship in Christ: Patterns of Worship in the Early Church
Introduction 409
The Circumstances of Early Christian Worship 411
Places for Christian Worship 412
The Times for Christian Worship 415
Conclusion 417
The Essentials of Worship in the Early Church 418
The Beginning of Participation in Worship 418
Faith in Christ as the Basis of Worship 418
Identification with Christ in Baptism 419
Empowered by Christ for Worship 420
Private Worship 424
The Word of God in Worship 425
The Public Reading of Scripture 425
Teaching and Exhortation from the Word 427
The Responses of the People in Worship 430
Creeds or Confessions of Faith 432
The Gospel 433
"Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ" 433
"Jesus Is the Christ" 433
Early Hymns 434
The Incarnation 434
Marana tha 434
Trinitarian Statements 434
Individual and Congregational Praise 436
Offerings and Gifts 443
Vows and Commitments 445
Prayer 447
The Table of the Lord in the Worship of the Early Church 455
The Breaking of the Bread 455
Apostolic Instructions 458
Communal Worship 459
The Development of the Liturgy 462
Faithful Obedience 467
Conclusion 468
Conclusion for Part 8 470
The Perfection of Worship in Glory
Introduction 473
Christ in Glory with Choirs of Angels 477
The Vision of Christ in Glory 477
The Vision of the Heavenly Choirs 479
The Throne of God 480
Worship at the Throne of God 481
The Praise of the Four Creatures 482
The Acclamation of the Twenty-Four Elders 482
The Praise of Saints and Angels 483
The Creatures and Elders Sing a New Song 484
Myriads of Angels Sing in a Loud Voice 485
All Creation Worships God and the Lamb 486
Conclusion 486
The Glorious Celebration of the Fulfillment of the Promises 489
The Celebration of the Redeemed in Glory 489
Union with the Lord of Glory 492
Worship in the New Creation 495
Conclusion 497
Conclusion for Part 9 499
Basic Principles for More Glorious Worship
The revelation of the exalted Lord God in glory inspires glorious worship and fills us with the hope of glory 504
The evidence of the Lord's presence makes worship a holy convocation in a holy place that calls for holiness 504
Sacrifice is at the center of worship as the basis and expression of it 505
Sound biblical proclamation informs all worshipful acts 505
The ministry of the Word, an act of worship itself, is the key to coherent, corporate worship 506
Individual public praise and thanksgiving is the evidence of the spiritual life that is alive in the church 507
Singing, chanting, playing musical instruments, and dancing done to the glory of God are a part of the praise of the people of God 507
Worship is the response of people to the divine revelation 508
Worship prompts moral and ethical acts 508
Great festivals preserve the heritage of the faith, unite believers, and gather resources for greater worship and service 509
The household of faith preserves the purity and integrity of worship 509
Worship possesses a balance of form and spirit 510
Worship is eschatological 510
Prayer enables all the acts of worship to achieve what God intended 511
Worship transcends time and space 511
Bibliography 513
General Works on Worship 513
General Theological Background 515
The Holy Lord God 515
Israelite Worship 516
General Works 516
Specific Topics or Passages 518
Polemics and Pagan Worship 529
Holy Places of Worship 531
Christian Worship 534
Liturgy 538
Creeds and Confessions 541
Reading and Preaching the Word 541
Prayer 543
Holy Communion 545
Sacred Calendar 547
Music and Praise 548
Art and Symbolism in Worship 553
Worship in Heaven 555
Variations of Worship 557
Supplementary Subjects on Worship 559
Commentaries Cited 563
General Reference Works 566
Scripture Index 568
Subject Index 583
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