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In the Splendor of Holiness: Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century
Payne, Jon D. White Hall, WV: Tolle Lege Press, 2008 This book covers the basics of biblical worship. This study promotes the recovery of worship that is unashamedly God-centered and grounded in Scripture, holding forth the beauty of Reformed worship. Payne progresses through the various parts of the worship service, providing a clear, convincing and edifying account of historic Reformed worship. This is a useful resource for personal study, small groups, Sunday school and ne
Reformed Worship: Worship That Is According to Scripture
Johnson, Terry L. Welwyn Garden City, UK: Evangelical Press, 2014 Here is a clear biblical case for worshipping the Triune God according to the Scripture’s teaching. Johnson addresses such questions as what is public vs. private worship, how do they relate? What is permissible vs. what is proper in worship? The heart of the book is his exposition of what it means to worship “in spirit” and “in truth”. The book closes with great suggestions for further reading and study.
What to Expect in Reformed Worship: A Visitor’s Guide
Hyde, Daniel R. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2007 Hyde’s book offers a brief introduction for newcomers to our worship services, explaining why reverence, simplicity, and biblical order are essential in corporate worship. In a clear and pastoral manner, he shows that the focus of worship is Christ, carefully unpacking the liturgy step by step. Worship, he explains, is a covenantal dialogue between God and his people, in which a call to respond in faith is issued in every servi
A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God–Centered Worship
Horton, Michael S. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2002 Horton explores the theology of Reformed worship in depth. If Hart and Muether's “With Reverence and Awe” is a basic primer, this is a comprehensive study on the dogmatics of worship.
With Reverence and Awe: Returning to the Basics of Reformed Worship
Hart, D.G., and Muether, John R. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 2002 This book serves as a helpful primer on Reformed worship and the RPW. It's a perfect study for Sunday School or a midweek study.
Why Johnny Can’t Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers
Gordon, T. David Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2009 This slender volume (108 pages) is a wonderful introduction to Reformed homiletics, and can be very useful for church planters, officer candidates, and core group members. It helpfully describes what a successful sermon should accomplish, and introduces basic standards of effective communication. Gordon begins with the simple premise that most preaching today is horribly ineffective, and calls the church to a higher stan
What Happens When We Worship?
Cruse, Jonathan Landry Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2020 This newer title is a superb exploration of the essence of public worship, which Cruse identifies as a supernatural, heavenly event. In 186 pages, Cruse gives us a theology of worship, the anatomy of a worship service, and direction of how to prepare for public worship. It should be read by all believers who seek to reignite their wonder in worship. Church planters will find it very helpful in training
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