Private worship Flashcards
1
Q
What does awe mean?
What does meditate mean?
What does numinous mean?
What does prayer mean?
What does wonder mean?
A
A feeling of awe
To empty the mind of thoughts, or concentrate on one thing, in order to aid spiritual thoughts.
A mysterious power that suggests the presence of a spirit or God
Talking to God
Amazement at something
2
Q
Who is Rudolf Otto?
A
A Christian theologian who wrote about the idea of the numious
3
Q
What are the types of private worship?
A
- Some people pray, and want to spend time talking to God
- Some people meditate, they sit quietly, try to empty their minds of ordinary thought and, they would say, listen to their spiritual feelings
- Some belong to house groups which are small local groups that meet locally for friendship, Bible study and prayer
- Some people read the bible with the help of a study book to enable them to better understand the bible and their faith
