Analysis Of Liturgical Worship By Timothy C. J. Quill

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In the first chapter Liturgical worship includes visual elements such as music, art, architecture, vestments, and ceremony, but elements of style always come second (pg. 18) as explained by Timothy C. J. Quill. While the liturgical worship is based on doctrine, the liturgical practice reflects the belief system of the church and illustrates the doctrine. Quill states, “The variety of forms making up the historic Liturgy share a common Biblical and theological understanding of how man acts in God’s presence and, more importantly, how God has chosen to be present and how God acts toward those gathered in His name” (pg. 19). In addition, Quill mentions, “liturgy is first of all what God is doing” (pg. 23). Also, he emphasizes that the liturgy …show more content…

153). Also, Wilt stresses that the contemporary church should take away from the amusing history of the church, yet staying new and significant in today’s society. Wilt states, “The challenge for the contemporary church is to see the revelatory vista waiting for us and yet do so with humility, tethered to the historic church community and the theological anchor of the Scriptures” (pg. 160). Nonetheless, he is still grateful of the old worship traditions, he states that the contemporary worship movement “is the only worship music that many young believers and new believers from nonchurched backgrounds have known.” Also, he states, “it is a significant force that is shaping the discipleship life of average believers around the globe” (pg. 197). In addition, he mentions the significance of incorporating the standards of Biblical worship in the contemporary music design. He mentions “Contemporary worship brings a fresh “Song of Solomon” component to the table, along with songs of grandeur and theological impartation that are in contemporary voice and access the soul languages of today’s worshippers” (pg. 198). Wilt's circumstance seems sturdier for the values of biblical worship than contemporary music itself. Nevertheless, he is very caring about the congregation faithfully have a relationship with God when they

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