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Transcendence

In Spirit & In TruthThe Practice of Worship

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Worldliness influences us to judge our worship by worldly rather

than spiritual standards.

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The goal of our worship is:

TRANSCENDENCE.

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TRANSCEND

– go beyond– to surpass what is normal

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Transcendence in worship is the experiencing of God in our spirit.

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Transcendent experiences:- Isaiah – Isa. 1:1- David – II Sam. 6:6- Dreams of the prophets- Inspiration of the N.T. writers- Disciples encounters with the Lord- Dynamic power of the early church

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DISCLAIMER!!

“Experiencing transcendence is not the goal of every worship

experience.”

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HARD QUESTION

“What is the nature of today’s transcendent experience?”

Today’s Transcendent experience

1. A “calling” to ministry

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Today’s Transcendent experience

1. A “calling” to ministry

2. Truly hearing the Word

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Today’s Transcendent experience

1. A “calling” to ministry2. Truly hearing the Word

3. Vision of God’s will

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Today’s Transcendent experience

1. A “calling” to ministry2. Truly hearing the Word3. Vision of God’s will

4. Fulfillment of God’s Word

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And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow - not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below - indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39

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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

History of emotion in religion

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The way to Transcendence

1. True Obedience

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The way to Transcendence

1. True Obedience

2. True discipleship

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The way to Transcendence

1. True Obedience

2. True discipleship

3. A true living sacrifice