Worship Flashcards
What are the fundamental 3 beliefs of every Christian?
One God
Jesus is the son of God - Fully God and Fully Human at the same time
The importance of the bible
What are the different forms of worship and how many are there?
Liturgical Worship
Non-Liturgical Worship
Informal Worship / Charismatic Worship
The Bible
What is Liturgical Worship?
A form of worship with a set structure (Roman Catholic, Orthodox, CofE)
What features can be found in Liturgical Worship?
A set structure to the service
The use of set prayers and readings (lords prayer)
Celebration of the Eucharist (Cath, Ortho, Anglican)
Roman Catholic Mass
What are arguments for and against Liturgical worship.
For:
Familiarity of the service makes them feel secure and they can join in with ease
Know what to expect even if they have never been to that specific church
Passed down for generations, giving a sense of tradition
Against:
Old Fashioned
Too traditional
Lack of personal connection
Lead to legalism, where people focus more on following the rules and rituals correctly than on the meaning behind them
What is non-liturgical worship?
A service that does not follow a set text or ritual
What are features of Non-Liturgical Worship?
Often follows a vague structure BUT
the service leader has free choice within the structure:
May change the order, the number of hymns or types of prayer
The person leading the worship will choose bible readings based on the chosen theme of the sermon
Extempore prayer
What is extempore prayer?
Extempore prayer is an unscripted prayer spoken from the heart, without following a set form or written text.
For and Against Non-Liturgical prayer:
For:
Engaging - Ensures that a Christian will not get bored from doing the same thing there whole life
A more personal connection - sermons may be dedicated to specific worldly issues currently happening
Flexibility
Against:
Christians may feel out of place if visiting a church they have never visited before
Loss of traditions - Fear that this could lead to other things changing
Risk of Subjectivity: Since there is no set structure or guide, worship leaders may introduce elements based on personal preferences, which could stray from core Christian doctrines or traditions.
