How Then Shall We Worship?

by R. C. Sproul

Publisher:

David C. Cook

, 2013

Overview

R.C. Sproul is one of today’s preeminent theologians. For more than 50 years his solid, practical messages have impacted and inspired generations of believers. The Classic Theology series continues Sproul’s legacy with How Then Shall We Worship?, a landmark look at God’s design for authentic worship.

Today’s church can’t seem to agree on what corporate worship should look like. Some choose contemporary forms, others prefer traditional expressions. Yet neither pop culture or the status quo holds the answer. God’s Word does. Sproul digs deep into Scripture to provide a guide for worship today. You will discover that God intends worship to be an unforgettable encounter between himself and his people—a joyous experience engaging the worshiper’s entire being.

Key Features

• Offers a brief introduction to the basic principles of worship
• Provides learning objectives and practical application
• Includes a guide for more in-depth study

Contents

• The Form of Worship
• Sacrifices in Faith
• Living Sacrifices
• The House of Prayer
• Symbolism in Worship
• Baptism, Part 1
• Baptism, Part 2
• To You and Your Children
• The Lord’s Supper
• The Whole Person
• The Role of Beauty
• The Sounds of Worship
• The Touch of Eternity

Top Highlights

“The symbol not only points beyond itself, but is itself part of the reality, so that the symbol escalates the intensity of the sign to another level.” (Page 62)

“But because we do not offer sacrifices of the type and form that were customary in the Old Testament, I am afraid we have lost sight of this central, essential dimension of what worship is about historically.” (Page 24)

“When we are baptized the first time, we receive an outward sign of the promise of God, and when we come to faith, God has kept His promise.” (Page 89)

“Third, baptism is a sign of our identification with Christ.” (Page 82)

“Much of the theology that is conveyed in the church is learned not by courses in the Bible or in theological instruction, but by osmosis from singing hymns over and over.” (Page 149)

Product Details

• Title: How Then Shall We Worship?
• Author: R. C. Sproul
• Edition: Second Edition
• Publisher: David C. Cook
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Worship › Biblical teaching
• ISBNs: 9781434704245, 9781434705563, 1434704246, 1434705560
• Resource ID: LLS:HWTHNSHLLWWRSHP
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:41:19Z

About R. C. Sproul

R. C. Sproul (1939– 2017) was a respected teacher, theologian, pastor. He was the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries in Orlando FL. He was also first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online.

Sproul held degrees from Westminster College, Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary, Free University of Amsterdam, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He taught at several colleges and seminaries including Reformed Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary. He served as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, in Sanford, Florida. Sproul’s teaching can be heard daily on the “Renewing Your Mind” radio broadcast which plays in over 40 countries.

Sproul wrote over 70 books and articles including the classic The Holiness of God and several theological articles in Tabletalk magazine.