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Book Description<\/h2>\n

According to the Apostle Paul, \u2018knowledge and all discernment\u2019 are characteristic marks of true Christian love. They are essential if a Christian is to be able to \u2018approve what is excellent\u2019 (Phil. 1:9-10). This ability to know, discern, and approve what is excellent is of particular relevance in any consideration of the Contemporary Worship Movement, a movement which has transformed the services of so many churches across the world.<\/p>\n

In this booklet Terry Johnson\u2019s aim is to help the reader think carefully about the content and forms of the worship typically associated with this movement, and of their implications for the health and spiritual vitality of the church.<\/p>\n

Table of Contents Expand \u2193<\/a><\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1<\/td>\nReduced biblical content<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nDemographic favoritism<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nDivided communions<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nAltered purpose<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nObscured message<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nContempt of tradition<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nNa\u00efve utilization of popular culture<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nAesthetic relativism<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nPragmatism<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nDistraction<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nConclusion<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFor further reading<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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