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Revelation, Relationship, & Response
worship. The author is David Nelson. REVELATION, RELATIONSHIP, & RESPONSE Worship is the human response to the self-revelation of the triune God, which involves: (1) divine initiation in which God graciously reveals himself, his purposes, and will; (2) a spiritual and personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ enabled by the ministry of the Holy Spirit; and (3) a response by the worshiper of joyful adoration, reverence, humility, submission and obedience. —David Nelson, from "Voicing God’s Praise: The Use of Music in Worship," chapter six in AUTHENTIC WORSHIP: HEARING SCRIPTURE’S VOICE, APPLYING ITS TRUTH, Herbert W. Bateman, general editor (Grand Rapids: Hope Kregel Publications, 2002), p. 149. ISBN 0-8254-2092-x [That is a great definition. The author actually doesn’t refer to the "three R’s," but I was pleased that it helped me to remember his three-pronged emphasis.] Have a great week. Chip Stam Director, Institute for Christian Worship School of Church Music and Worship Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky www.carlstam.org www.sbts.edu/icw |