Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Defining Worship 4.30.08

"Worship is the believer’s response of all that they are – mind, emotions, will, body – to what God is and says and does." (Warren Wiersbe, Real Worship, p. 26)

Dr. Dan Block, who until recently was a Professor of Old Testament at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, defines true worship as “reverential human acts of submission and homage before the divine Sovereign, in response to his gracious revelation of himself, and in accordance with his will.” (from Dr. Block’s 'For the Glory of God' course notes)

This...definition...specifically mentions what many of the biblical words for worship imply - submission and homage.

-- Bob Kauflin, worship director for Sovereign Grace Ministries. He has an excellent website: worshipmatters.com

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