Kirjahaku

Fewer topics in the church today arouse more interest and debate than the issue of worship, but settling the "worship wars" will demand more than simply catering to opinions and satisfying personal preferences. Authentic worship must begin with a truly biblical understanding of its purpose and object, as well as an informed perspective of how the Bible, baptism, the Lord's Supper, and music contribute to genuine God-centered worship. In this important work, recognized experts offer worship leaders and those preparing for ministry a valuable resource for sorting through layers of tradition and unchanging biblical tenets. The authors--including a historical theologian, a systematic theologian, and a specialist in cross-cultural studies--examine three key components to authentic worship: God as the object of worshipMusic as the expression of our worshipSymbols as the images of our worship

This thorough supplemental workbook leaves no stone unturned! Presenting a twelve-step process for analyzing the Greek text of 1-3 John, this new resource will be especially welcomed by students in either their first year (second semester) or second year. Professor Bateman, a veteran instructor, guides students with well-crafted questions throughout. Though the book's focus is on syntax, it offers plenty of grammar review, as well as many historical, exegetical, and grammatical comments. Referenced to six intermediate grammars and five beginning grammars, it can be easily used in conjunction with many standard textbooks.