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A Primer on Worship and Reformation
by
Douglas Wilson (Goodreads Author)
It is no secret that our world desperately needs change. Politicians, journalists, advertisers--each of these groups (and countless others) spend their lives working to convince others that they hold the key to a better country, a better life, a better future. A PRIMER ON WORSHIP AND REFORMATION proposes that true change begins, not with a process or an idea, but through f...more
72 pages
Published
November 11th 2008
(first published November 6th 2008)
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This monograph is basic and, being a regular reader of Wilson's blog, I was familiar with many of the points he was making. However, two of the chapters in particular were brilliant. "Covenant Renewal" discusses the importance of recovering corporate worship in the midst of a culture of individualism and makes the astonishing point from Scripture that corporate worship if anything is to be preferred to individual worship. (I do have reservations about this--I believe the individual and the corpo...more
This was a pretty good little book (or booklet, actually). Not my favorite from Wilson, nor (I think) his best writing, but good nevertheless.
Most of this book is solid advice and direction. As is not uncommon for Wilson, there is a section or two of complaints about how far we’ve all fallen from being good at what we’re supposed to be good at; in this case, engaging in full and rich worship. I don’t outright disagree with him on this, but oh how weary I am of such polemical stuff — especially b...more
Most of this book is solid advice and direction. As is not uncommon for Wilson, there is a section or two of complaints about how far we’ve all fallen from being good at what we’re supposed to be good at; in this case, engaging in full and rich worship. I don’t outright disagree with him on this, but oh how weary I am of such polemical stuff — especially b...more
Interesting little book. Wasn't sure what I think on some of the subjects addressed and the guidance given in those areas, but where Wilson and I clicked, the click sure resounded.
That understanding came about in the chapters The Reformation of Worship and Cultural Evangelism, Thundering the Word, Bone of His Bones, The Psalms as a Battering Ram, and Feasting and the Sabbath.
I'll likely have to come back to this slim book one day, when the concerns addressed are more pressing on me than they alr...more
That understanding came about in the chapters The Reformation of Worship and Cultural Evangelism, Thundering the Word, Bone of His Bones, The Psalms as a Battering Ram, and Feasting and the Sabbath.
I'll likely have to come back to this slim book one day, when the concerns addressed are more pressing on me than they alr...more
"A Primer on Worship and Reformation" by Douglas Wilson is written to address the state of the contemporary church which Wilson aptly identifies as pathetic (pg. 75). The churches of America are full of greed (pg. 9), irreverence (pg. 11), individualism (pg. 18), a false standard of holiness (pg. 20), irrelevance (pg. 13), idolatry (pg. 10), and that's just for starters. He even manages to take on the Veggie Tales and other forms of cheesiness found in our churches. It's quite good and spot on....more
This is a great primer on the need for the reformation of worship in our day. If you are looking for something more in-depth, obviously the title alone should tell you to look elsewhere. But this quick little read is a good reminder to remain steadfast to those of us who already agree with Wilson's presuppositions and views on worship. To those who disagree, it is a great introductory challenge to modern evangelicalism's dropped ball in the area of liturgical renewal. Highly recommend it for pas...more
Kind of a disappointing book. Full of the usually pithy Doug Wilson quotes but, at the same time, it is frustratingly short of concrete examples. I'm pretty sure that the author was attempting to create a primer to more lengthy books like Jeff Meyers' "The Lord's Service" or even Wilson's own "Mother Kirk." Get it only if you are brand new to the whole concept of covenant renewal worship.
This is a book I will probably read again in the next week or so. One thing I am coming to realize is that, as a Baptist,our worship does not seem to have a purpose. The sermon may have a purpose, but the service from beginning to end seems to be filled with songs and prayers but without any real cohesiveness. I have much to learn.
A very good book, but kind of blindingly fast in breadth and scope. I will have to reread it in the future. I was looking for something for my worship class but this was very overwhelming. He diagnoses and prescribes the entire gamut of the Christian Church. Still, very fun read.
Wilson does an excellent job of giving a quick overview of the current state of the church and its need to seek a more Biblical liturgical worship.
Doug Wilson does what he sets out to do, introduce some basic elements about worship that are relevant to the reformation of our current church. Well articulated (as usual), solidly grounded in the Bible, a worthwhile read.
There was little in this book that was new for me, but it was a good, quick and dirty reminder of good principles for worshiping on Sunday and the rest of the week.
Excellent short book. Wilson is funny and insightful.
Superb stuff
Fantastic.
Convicting.
Good!
hits home
Invigorating! This is exactly what i needed, i have been so disillusioned with church as an institution and this book reminded me of the essentials and the importance of corporate church—the Body and the institution. Great easy read! It comes highly recommended by me!
Good quick and easy read. Could use some better support for a variety of theological practices he supports.
First read Jan. 28th, 2009. This is a great primer on our liturgical problems and the solution. Wilson outlines the High Puritan vision; covenant renewal worship, weekly communion, sabbath celebration, vibrant Psalmody, covenant succession and thundering the Word. He does it all with is usual biblical wisdom and cheerful polemics.
Great read.
Great read.
This was excellent. I will have to re-read this again in the future as my faith strengthens. I had been flirting with Anglo-Catholicism and Roman Catholicism for close to a year, and this straightened my mind on a liturgical and robust high-Church Protestantism that is hopeful and active in the world.
I started this book as a suppliment to "The Lord's Service", it is poignant and clear. I especially liked the second part of the book that went the efficacies of Worship. My favorite was the 7th chapter, "Bone of His Bones", it is about the Lord's Table.(It gets 6 stars)
A convicting call to arms in the fight for united, renewed worship in the body of Christ.
Great for what it is, a primer on the significance and sequence of worship services.
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Re-read with Jonathan for 2011-08-11. I think this is one to read on a regular basis.
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Re-read with Jonathan for 2011-08-11. I think this is one to read on a regular basis.
Typical Wilson. Biblical, well-written and reasoned, fun to read, and he has a good reason for writing.
Read again in February 2013.
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