The Result of Biblical Worship: Transcendence 3 The Result of Biblical Worship: Transcendence
Worldliness influences us to judge our worship by worldly rather than spiritual standards.
The goal of our worship is: Transcendence
to surpass what is normal Transcend go beyond to surpass what is normal
Transcendence in worship is the experiencing of God in our spirit.
Transcendent Experiences: Isaiah – Isa. 1:1 David – II Sam. 6:6 Dreams of the prophets Inspiration of the New Testament writers Disciples encounters with the Lord Dynamic power of the early church
DISCLAIMER Experiencing transcendence is not the goal of every worship experience.
What is the nature of today’s transcendent experience?” HARD QUESTION What is the nature of today’s transcendent experience?”
Today’s Transcendent Experience A “calling” to ministry
Today’s Transcendent Experience A “calling” to ministry Truly hearing the Word
Today’s Transcendent Experience A “calling” to ministry Truly hearing the Word Vision of God’s will
Today’s Transcendent Experience A “calling” to ministry Truly hearing the Word Vision of God’s will Fulfillment of God’s Word
38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39
History of Emotion in Religion Catholic Church Mystery Every service (mass) had a miracle Did not resemble Christianity any more
History of Emotion in Religion Protestant Reformation Intellect Purity / sterility Correct but lifeless
History of Emotion in Religion Pentecostal Movement Transcendence on demand Right idea, wrong tactics
The Way to Transcendence True obedience
The Way to Transcendence True obedience True discipleship
The Way to Transcendence True obedience True discipleship A true living sacrifice