The Act of Worship

[daofaz]

I am working on the final draft of my PhD Dissertation about worship titled, "The Act of Worship." Don't get scared away, not all Dissertations are dry and boring.:eek:The theme of my work is that worship is not a Sunday morning event, but a Lifestyle. After analyzing and researching volumes of work and of course the Old and New Testament, it is evident that the the Hebrew of the scripture would not understand our concept of a Sunday worship service.

Andrew Hill, in his wonderful book, Enter His Courts With Praise, states that Hebrew Anthropology "teaches that all facets of life lived out under God are sacred - work, play, and worship," (pg.xxx). In other words, the concept of worship is that there is no difference between going to the Temple (Church) and what I do at home, work, or play. It is holistically ingrained in the Believer.

I am hoping to turn the Dissertation into a publishable book. However, some Pastors, and worship leaders may not agree with the view I take regarding Marketable worship, and the idea that the true concept of a worship leader is one who should be teaching Believers about Lifestyle worship.

There is nothing inherently wrong with worship on Sunday mornings. We are called to come together for Communal (My term - I disagree with the term Corporate) worship. But a close look at what a programmed communal event does to the purpose of assembeling together should frighten us. Tommmy Tenney's book, The God Chasers is a wonderful example of de-programming Sunday Morning. The Second Chapter of Acts should be the standard for worship.

More to come later. What is your reaction to this?

[Bill the Cat]

I am working on the final draft of my PhD Dissertation about worship titled, "The Act of Worship." Don't get scared away, not all Dissertations are dry and boring.:eek:The theme of my work is that worship is not a Sunday morning event, but a Lifestyle. After analyzing and researching volumes of work and of course the Old and New Testament, it is evident that the the Hebrew of the scripture would not understand our concept of a Sunday worship service.

Andrew Hill, in his wonderful book, Enter His Courts With Praise, states that Hebrew Anthropology "teaches that all facets of life lived out under God are sacred - work, play, and worship," (pg.xxx). In other words, the concept of worship is that there is no difference between going to the Temple (Church) and what I do at home, work, or play. It is holistically ingrained in the Believer.

I am hoping to turn the Dissertation into a publishable book. However, some Pastors, and worship leaders may not agree with the view I take regarding Marketable worship, and the idea that the true concept of a worship leader is one who should be teaching Believers about Lifestyle worship.

There is nothing inherently wrong with worship on Sunday mornings. We are called to come together for Communal (My term - I disagree with the term Corporate) worship. But a close look at what a programmed communal event does to the purpose of assembeling together should frighten us. Tommmy Tenney's book, The God Chasers is a wonderful example of de-programming Sunday Morning. The Second Chapter of Acts should be the standard for worship.

More to come later. What is your reaction to this?

Doc,

I would be honored if you would PM me when your dissertation becomes available in book form.

Bill

[spiritmech]

I agree completely. I do think however that the Lord's day (Sunday) is special because that's when the Eucharist is offered, and thus when worship is especially aimed at heaven. Although some Catholic parishes have Mass daily.
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[Spiritus Naturae]

I am working on the final draft of my PhD Dissertation about worship titled, "The Act of Worship." Don't get scared away, not all Dissertations are dry and boring.:eek:The theme of my work is that worship is not a Sunday morning event, but a Lifestyle. After analyzing and researching volumes of work and of course the Old and New Testament, it is evident that the the Hebrew of the scripture would not understand our concept of a Sunday worship service.

Andrew Hill, in his wonderful book, Enter His Courts With Praise, states that Hebrew Anthropology "teaches that all facets of life lived out under God are sacred - work, play, and worship," (pg.xxx). In other words, the concept of worship is that there is no difference between going to the Temple (Church) and what I do at home, work, or play. It is holistically ingrained in the Believer.

I am hoping to turn the Dissertation into a publishable book. However, some Pastors, and worship leaders may not agree with the view I take regarding Marketable worship, and the idea that the true concept of a worship leader is one who should be teaching Believers about Lifestyle worship.

There is nothing inherently wrong with worship on Sunday mornings. We are called to come together for Communal (My term - I disagree with the term Corporate) worship. But a close look at what a programmed communal event does to the purpose of assembeling together should frighten us. Tommmy Tenney's book, The God Chasers is a wonderful example of de-programming Sunday Morning. The Second Chapter of Acts should be the standard for worship.

More to come later. What is your reaction to this?


Good stuff, doc! :thumb: I agree whole heartedly on the worship as a way of life ideal. Been in a debate off and on TWeb with various members of a certain denomination/tradition that seem to have difficulty with what worship truly is and should entail. :yes:

I'd love to read your work.

[daofaz]

I agree completely. I do think however that the Lord's day (Sunday) is special because that's when the Eucharist is offered, and thus when worship is especially aimed at heaven. Although some Catholic parishes have Mass daily.
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I also agree. The main point is that Worship transcends time and geography. However, you are absolutely correct that we should meet together and remember (as the Israelites did), the wonderous works of God.

Thanks for your comment!

[daofaz]

Good stuff, doc! :thumb: I agree whole heartedly on the worship as a way of life ideal. Been in a debate off and on TWeb with various members of a certain denomination/tradition that seem to have difficulty with what worship truly is and should entail. :yes:

I'd love to read your work.

Thanks for your kind words. I have spent the last four years researching worship from a Christian perspective and a secular view. Glad to know you are looking deeper .

Thanks!!

[spiritmech]

Yes, let us know when it is available. I'm curious as well what you've found out.
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[daofaz]

Yes, let us know when it is available. I'm curious as well what you've found out.
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Will do. I am currently editing the Dissertation (taking out the dry stuff required by my committee) and hope to start marketing to Publishers after the first of the year.

Thank you for interest!

[daofaz]

Doc,

I would be honored if you would PM me when your dissertation becomes available in book form.

Bill

I would be honored to send you one!

[Jedidiah]

The theme of my work is that worship is not a Sunday morning event, but a Lifestyle.I have to agree. It is also true that worship is not a specific act that can begin and end on cue. In my church there is a strong attitude that worship is the same as singing praise. I don't think anyone would support an intellectual arguement to that effect, but when there is a break in "singing praise" I often hear, "now we'll get back to worship." I do expect that what I see is just a semantic quirk, at least I hope so. Worship is anything in our lives that acknowledges the worthiness of God.

Jedidiah

[daofaz]

I have to agree. It is also true that worship is not a specific act that can begin and end on cue. In my church there is a strong attitude that worship is the same as singing praise. I don't think anyone would support an intellectual arguement to that effect, but when there is a break in "singing praise" I often hear, "now we'll get back to worship." I do expect that what I see is just a semantic quirk, at least I hope so. Worship is anything in our lives that acknowledges the worthiness of God.

Jedidiah

It sounds like you have been dwelling very deeply on this subject. In my next thread, I will speak on the topic of Praise and worship". My four years of research has convinced me that Praise is Worship. It is redundant to say Praise "and" worship". It is the same as saying, "I Pray and Speak to God." Prayer IS Speaking to God. Praise is worship. I love your comment "Worship is anything in our lives that acknowledges the worthiness of God" With your permission (if this is an original comment), could I use it in my book, if I can work it in?

Thanks for your interest and very sound comments.

[Jedidiah]

I love your comment "Worship is anything in our lives that acknowledges the worthiness of God" With your permission (if this is an original comment), could I use it in my book, if I can work it in?It is a public comment. Please feel free to use it if you see fit.