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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