Worship Articles by Ron Man Pastor of Music and Worship, EXW Contributor November 16, 2006
Worship, in its most basic understanding, presupposes a fundamental distinction between the worshiper and the object of worship. Even in the most banal use of the term, e.g. where famous athletes or musicians are said to be worshiped by their fans, there is still the idea that those persons’ abilities or appeal are far superior to those of normal people. When it comes to God, of course, the chasm is infinite: God is totally unique in all of the universe. In fact, He made the universe, everything which exists besides Him owe Him its existence; only He has no beginning, no cause, no limits or limitations. In spite of man’s exalted stature of being created in the image of God, there is still an infinite chasm which separates him as creature from the one Creator.
Yet sin foolishly seeks to mar that distinction, to bridge that chasm. This was the fundamental issue in the serpent’s temptation of Eve in the garden: “you will be like God.” (Genesis 3:5) The attack was on God’s total uniqueness as the Creator and Lord of all, of the fundamental distinction between Him and all of His creatures, including Eve (and Adam, and Satan). Of course, Satan also accused God of lying to Eve (Gen. 3:4) and of motives which impugned the perfection of God, when in reality the fallen creature Satan was the one who was capable of such deeds and thoughts.
Worship - A Biblical Definition
I agree, the author never told us what worship is. There was only one verse that he cited that mentioned worship. The Greek word translated worship in Romans 1:25 is sebazomai. It means to fear, be afraid or to honour religiously, to worship. The ...more
Submitted by: Steve Butler Location: Denver, CO
This Article Has the Wrong Title
OK, it's a good article, and says many good, worthwhile things (most of which are obvious), but nowhere in the article does the author give a definition of worship. What he gives, as he says in his last paragraph, is a description of what happen...more
Submitted by: Eddy Wilson Location: Statesville, NC
Experiencing Worship, The Study
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
The Paul Langford Project
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.