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An accessible yet theologically astute guide to rethinking Christian worship so that it engages fully with the Trinitarian essentials of the faith.
If worship is God centered, and God is the Trinity, then worship should be Trinity centered.
'Worshipping Trinity' explores the meaning and implications of that simple claim. Written for church leaders, worship leaders, and songwriters, as well as for those interested in theology, this volume explains why the Trinity matters so much and explores practical ways our worship can be made more Trinitarian. This second edition is fully updated and expanded.
If worship is God centered, and God is the Trinity, then worship should be Trinity centered.
'Worshipping Trinity' explores the meaning and implications of that simple claim. Written for church leaders, worship leaders, and songwriters, as well as for those interested in theology, this volume explains why the Trinity matters so much and explores practical ways our worship can be made more Trinitarian. This second edition is fully updated and expanded.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 224
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
27 June 2013
Trim Size: 9.02 X 6.02 in
ISBN: 9780718893170
Format: Paperback
The book has become a classic - and rightly so. There is nothing else like it. It brings first-rate theology and astute practical wisdom to the very heart of the church's life. And the second edition is even better than the first!
— Jeremy Begbie, Thomas A. Langford Research Professor, Duke Divinity School, North Carolina
Robin Parry is a fine theologian who writes accessibly and engagingly. I hope that this second edition will be very widely read. It has the capacity to enable the renewal of the life and worship of the church.
— John Inge, Bishop of Worcester, UK
This is a fine book; certainly, a fine book for the right people! Robin Parry's text is written for those whose ecclesial/liturgical traditions are found lacking in their presentation - if not understanding - of the Trinity. Written in an accessible conversational style, Parry is writing primarily to those in praise and worship traditions, and at times turns directly to those who compose contemporary Christian music, and other times to those who lead worship using those songs. In some ways, this text functions as a mystagogical catechesis for those with little or no catechetical training. [...] [Parry] shows deftness in walking the line between ancient resources and contemporary practices, and at times between scripture and tradition. [...] This would be a provocative text for study, in part or whole, in Adult Education or a Worship Committee. But maybe its most important audience is the pastors who do not plan the worship service in their church - and who know much or all of this content - but have never made the connection between their theology and worship choices. This may invoke some very helpful conversations in churches near and far.
— Todd E. Johnson
[Parry] argues that contemporary evangelical services should remember that the Trinity is at the center of worship. This is an interesting development. ... Readers will do well to pay attention to his warnings and encouragements intended for those in the contemporary charismatic and broadly evangelical movements. ... Parry's central point is to assert that this doctrine matters, and to show how and why it matters - with special attention to public and private worship. Good Theology matters for good worship.
— Rev. J. Basinger
— Jeremy Begbie, Thomas A. Langford Research Professor, Duke Divinity School, North Carolina
Robin Parry is a fine theologian who writes accessibly and engagingly. I hope that this second edition will be very widely read. It has the capacity to enable the renewal of the life and worship of the church.
— John Inge, Bishop of Worcester, UK
This is a fine book; certainly, a fine book for the right people! Robin Parry's text is written for those whose ecclesial/liturgical traditions are found lacking in their presentation - if not understanding - of the Trinity. Written in an accessible conversational style, Parry is writing primarily to those in praise and worship traditions, and at times turns directly to those who compose contemporary Christian music, and other times to those who lead worship using those songs. In some ways, this text functions as a mystagogical catechesis for those with little or no catechetical training. [...] [Parry] shows deftness in walking the line between ancient resources and contemporary practices, and at times between scripture and tradition. [...] This would be a provocative text for study, in part or whole, in Adult Education or a Worship Committee. But maybe its most important audience is the pastors who do not plan the worship service in their church - and who know much or all of this content - but have never made the connection between their theology and worship choices. This may invoke some very helpful conversations in churches near and far.
— Todd E. Johnson
[Parry] argues that contemporary evangelical services should remember that the Trinity is at the center of worship. This is an interesting development. ... Readers will do well to pay attention to his warnings and encouragements intended for those in the contemporary charismatic and broadly evangelical movements. ... Parry's central point is to assert that this doctrine matters, and to show how and why it matters - with special attention to public and private worship. Good Theology matters for good worship.
— Rev. J. Basinger
Foreword 1 / Matt Redman
Foreword 2 / Keith Getty
Acknowledgments
One: Theology and Worship Up a Tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G
Two: The Trinitarian Geography of the Biblical Story
Three: The Trinitarian Geography of the Christian Life
Four: The Shape of Trinitarian Faith
Five: Worshipping with the Trinity
Six: Worshipping the Trinity
Seven: Singing the Trinity
Eight: Praying the Trinity
Nine: Lament and the Trinity
Ten: A Herd of Other Ideas for Trinitarian Worship
Epilogue: Avoiding a Trinitarian Fad
Appendix 1: Family Daily Prayer
Appendix 2: "Two Men and an It?" Is the Triune God Male?
Bibliography
Foreword 2 / Keith Getty
Acknowledgments
One: Theology and Worship Up a Tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G
Two: The Trinitarian Geography of the Biblical Story
Three: The Trinitarian Geography of the Christian Life
Four: The Shape of Trinitarian Faith
Five: Worshipping with the Trinity
Six: Worshipping the Trinity
Seven: Singing the Trinity
Eight: Praying the Trinity
Nine: Lament and the Trinity
Ten: A Herd of Other Ideas for Trinitarian Worship
Epilogue: Avoiding a Trinitarian Fad
Appendix 1: Family Daily Prayer
Appendix 2: "Two Men and an It?" Is the Triune God Male?
Bibliography