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Mar 25, 2021 · viii, 199 pages ; 22 cm. Reassesses the tradition and individual works of Western romance, from ancient Greece to the present, as constituting an imaginative universe in which man, moving between the idyllic and demonic, functions as a scriptural hero. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1.
Sep 12, 1990 · I’ll explain why we must and why it’s a glorious thing to do. I’ll summarize them for you very quickly, in three words each: because of God, because of man, because of Satan, because of ministry, and because of missions. I have explanations and texts under each of those five reasons for why we worship.
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Oct 16, 2019 · An initial response to the rise of secularism by Christians was to accept a separation of reason and faith and attempt to affirm both. However, adopting the rationalist redefinition of reason also ended up redefining faith as something ultimately “emotional” rather than rational.
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As Scripture makes abundantly clear, certain qualities should define our worship, including our times of corporate singing. The Bible calls us to worship with “reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28) and frequently reminds us that we should worship God alone (Exodus 20:4–5; 2 Kings 17:38; 1 Corinthians 10:14). The biblical authors describe worship as sa...
Among the many purposes of corporate worship, two primary ones are to glorify God and form God’s people into Jesus’s image. When we plan our gatherings with this foundation in mind, we are able to more effectively shape the content of our church services. A responsible leader should always seek to minimize distractions and provide an atmosphere con...
Let’s say, for example, that we include a Taylor Swift song at the beginning of our worship service. Would we ask the congregation to stand during this song? Would we put the lyrics on the screen? Would we encourage people to sing along? If we answer yes to any of these questions, we have gravely misunderstood one of the most important functions of...
So therein lies the paradox: no matter how we choose to treat this song, we end up violating the biblical concept of worship. We must conclude that, despite the genuine good these songs might do for lost people seeking to enter the church, the spiritual threat is far greater than the potential reward. Though culture can often prove helpful in shapi...
The Secular Scripture — Harvard University Press. A Study of the Structure of Romance. Northrop Frye. Paperback. ISBN 9780674796768. Publication date: 01/01/1978. Northrop Frye’s thinking has had a pervasive impact on contemporary interpretations of our literary and cultural heritage.
Our secular employment is simply a means to an end. Is that right? Is certain work more “spiritual” in content? Should it be valued more highly? Many of us certainly live as though it is, but … is it biblical? Examining the spiritual/secular split biblically.
Aug 22, 2012 · Greg Beale titled his landmark book We Become What We Worship. His thesis is simple: “What people revere, they resemble, either for ruin or for restoration.” He traces the theme throughout Scripture to show that we are worshippers, and that our worship exposes us and changes us.
