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Essay:Traditional vs. Contemporary Worship (view source)
Revision as of 23:53, July 11, 2016
, 23:53, July 11, 2016→Why is reverence important?: added a Bible verse
==Why is reverence important?==
==Why is reverence important?==
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<sup>28</sup>Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with '''reverence and awe'''; <sup>29</sup>for our God is a consuming fire.<ref>Hebrews 12:28-29 </ref>}}
The main difference between these styles of worship is the view of God which the people have. A pastor I spoke with at one point on the topic of contemporary worship offered his opinion that, {{cquote|They do they things because they do not know what worship is, and they do not know what worship is because they do not know who God is.}}
The main difference between these styles of worship is the view of God which the people have. A pastor I spoke with at one point on the topic of contemporary worship offered his opinion that, {{cquote|They do they things because they do not know what worship is, and they do not know what worship is because they do not know who God is.}}
He did not mean that these people do not know God as their savior. Rather, he meant that they do not understand Him as a whole. They understand his closeness and friendship with us, but not his royal omnipotence and omniscience, as well as his many other great properties for which He deserves respect and honor. In Revelation, he is labeled as the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16). This means he is above every earthly ruler. Imaging the following:<br />
He did not mean that these people do not know God as their savior. Rather, he meant that they do not understand Him as a whole. They understand his closeness and friendship with us, but not his royal omnipotence and omniscience, as well as his many other great properties for which He deserves respect and honor. In Revelation, he is labeled as the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16). This means he is above every earthly ruler. Imaging the following:<br />