With Reverence and Awe : Returning to the Basics of Reformed Worship

by Hart, D. G.

• ISBN13: 9780875521794
• ISBN10: 0875521797
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co

Summary

Reformed Christians, " write D. G. Hart and John R. Muether, "are increasingly divided over how they ought to worship their God." Considering it an urgent matter "to recover a biblical view of worship, " the authors have written With Reverence and Awe. Drawing on Scripture and Reformed confessions and catechisms, the authors answer such questions as: When are we to worship? How do we worship with reverence and joy? They also tackle "the most divisive issue": music, concluding with criteria that can help Reformed believers make sound judgments.

Author Biography

D. G. Hart (Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University) is professor of church history and academic dean at Westminster Theological Seminary in California John R. Muether (M.A.R., Westminster Theological Seminary) is associate professor of theological bibliography and research at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction: Sound Doctrine and Worship	11	(12)
The Church and the World	23	(14)
The Purpose of the Church	37	(12)
A Worshiping Community	49	(12)
The Holy Day of Worship	61	(14)
Acceptable Worship	75	(14)
Reformed Liturgy	89	(14)
Leading and Participating in Worship	103	(14)
Worship with Godly Fear	117	(14)
The Means of Grace	131	(14)
Elements, Circumstances, and Forms	145	(14)
Song in Worship	159	(16)
Conclusion: Discernment in Worship	175	(14)
Notes	189	(6)
General Index	195	(6)
Index of Scripture	201	(2)
Index of Confessions and Catechisms	203