The People Are Holy: The History And Theology

Using biblical and historical data, this book first describes the biblical and theological basis for worship in the Free Church tradition, then shows how this tradition is expressed in worship at special occasions as well as in traditional services.

Graydon F. Snyder was dean and professor of New Testament at Bethany Theological Seminary and Chicago Theological Seminary.

Preface

vii

Introduction

1

(2)

Characteristics of the Free Church

3

(24)

Separation of church and state

5

(2)

Adult baptism

7

(1)

No force in religion

8

(2)

Mutual assistance

10

(2)

No oaths and no creeds

12

(5)

Communitarian

17

(3)

Discernment

20

(2)

Nonconformity or simplicity

22

(5)

Context for Worship

27

(26)

The free church builtform

27

(3)

Artistic enhancement

30

(2)

Music

32

(6)

Theology

38

(15)

Jesus

38

(4)

Christology

42

(2)

The Spirit (inspiration)

44

(3)

The Bible

47

(6)

Styles of Congregational Bible Study

53

(8)

Postmodern biblical interpretation

54

(2)

Postcolonial use of the Bible

56

(3)

Transforming biblical study

59

(2)

Elements of Community Formation

61

(50)

Membership

61

(7)

Communion

68

(13)

Weddings

81

(10)

Healing

91

(8)

Gifts of the spirit

99

(6)

Death and dying

105

(6)

Order of Worship in the Free Church Tradition

111

(36)

The faith progression of public worship

112

(8)

Vision

113

(1)

Praise

113

(1)

Confession

114

(2)

Forgiveness

116

(4)

Sending

120

(1)

A composite order of worship

120

(27)

Bible study prior to the sermon

122

(1)

Greeting before worship

123

(2)

Opening songs

125

(2)

The call to worship

127

(1)

Introductions

128

(1)

Congregational blessing

128

(2)

Joys and concerns of the congregation

130

(2)

Opening prayer

132

(1)

Anthem

132

(1)

A time for children

133

(1)

Pastoral prayer

134

(2)

Prayer hymn

136

(1)

Presentation of the text

136

(2)

Sermon

138

(1)

Giving (offering)

139

(4)

Sending

143

(1)

Response

144

(3)

Preaching on Free Church Issues

147

(34)

On creation and re-creation

147

(9)

On confession of faith

156

(7)

On inclusion of others

163

(7)

On the faith community

170

(11)

Governance in the Free Church

181

(18)

Conclusion

199

(4)

Bibliography

203

(2)

Index

205

(4)

Scripture Index

209

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The People Are Holy: The History And Theology of Free Church Worship

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