Informal / Charismatic Worship and Bible Flashcards
What is Informal / Charismatic Worship?
A form of worship that is thought to be inspired by the holy spirit
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What is speak in tongues?
Outbursts of praise in words that are not intelligible
Gift of the Holy Spirit
Relaxed feel to the worship
Fact 1
Evangelical churches are often Charismatic in style and have become more popular recently in the UK
The Bible -
A focus in worship
Give three uses of the Bible in worship:
Portions of the bible are read aloud
Sermons are based on a bible passage
Hymns are based on verses from the Bible
Who are the quakers?
(The Society of Friends) have a very distinctive form of worship. They are a denomination of Christianity
Is the Quaker worship formal or informal?
Informal
Give 2 features of Quaker worship
No leader
No set structure
How does Quaker worship work?
Those present sit in chairs forming a circle around a table on which there are a Bible and the book of Quaker writings.
They all sit in silence, until someone feels called to share thoughts with others