Overview
At its best, all Christian worship is led by the Holy Spirit. But is there a distinctive theology of Pentecostal worship? The Pentecostal church or the renewal movement is among the fastest-growing parts of the body of Christ around the world, which makes understanding its theology and practice critical for the future of the church. In this volume in IVP Academic's Dynamics of Christian Worship (DCW) series, theologian Steven Felix-Jager offers a theology of renewal worship, including its biblical foundations, how its global nature is expressed in particular localities, and how charismatic worship distinctively shapes the community of faith. With his guidance, the whole church might understand better what it means to pray, ""Come, Holy Spirit!"" The Dynamics of Christian Worship series draws from a wide range of worshiping contexts and denominational backgrounds to unpack the many dynamics of Christian worship-including prayer, reading the Bible, preaching, baptism, the Lord's Supper, music, visual art, architecture, and more-to deepen both the theology and practice of Christian worship for the life of the church.
Full Product Details
Author: Steven Félix–jäger
Publisher: IVP Academic
Imprint: IVP Academic
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 24.50cm
Weight: 0.346kg
ISBN: 9781514000144
ISBN 10: 1514000148
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 06 September 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Steven Felix-Jager has a word for those who think worship is just about moving through ritual or getting their spiritual tank refilled! Deploying a generous view of worship and Pentecostalism that makes room for Christians who harken from all theological traditions to find themselves in his writing, Felix-Jager reminds us that it is uniquely in worship that we most immediately experience God's overflowing salvation. Through music, testimonies, and other acts of worship, we discern the power of the Spirit, are formed into the likeness of Christ, and are reconciled to the Father as one holy people. We are then sent forth as prophetic messengers to carry this message of hope to others and plant new worshiping communities throughout the world. Biblically grounded, doxologically shaped, carefully argued in conversation with a wide range of scholars, and thoughtfully engaged with the lived experience of Christians, Renewal Worship situates the practice of renewal worship at the heart of the Christian life. Mark R. Teasdale, E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary There is a need for good, scholarly work that assesses both the theological foundations and the Pentecostal character of contemporary worship. Renewal Worship meets this need. Through his study of the Pentecostal movement and its impact on the contemporary worship culture, Steven Felix-Jager sets forth a charismatic vision for the contemporary church and gives scholars a multitude of research trails to follow. Jonathan Powers, assistant professor of worship studies at Asbury Theological Seminary
Author Information
Steven Félix-Jäger (PhD, University of Wales) is assistant professor and chair of the worship arts and media program at Life Pacific University. He is the author of Art Theory for a Global Pluralistic Age, Spirit of the Arts, With God on Our Side, and Pentecostal Aesthetics.
