Biblical Worship

The moment the word worship is mentioned in the context of the church, it is often reduced to an event or reduced to the “worship” part of the Sunday service which includes the singing of worship songs usually led by the worship leader. While singing is a vital part of worship, biblical worship has a much more robust theological context.  

Worship is not merely lip service nor is worship flippant. God takes worship seriously and so should Christians. True biblical worship is a wholehearted worship. The Bible reminds us in Isaiah 29:13, “These people come…honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.” (Emphasis mine) God sees the heart. Therefore, true biblical worship is not about rituals, rule following or expressing ourselves outwardly, but about the heart posture of the worshipper and it gives reverence, honor and adoration to God.

Biblical worship, like biblical soteriology [the teaching on salvation], is based on the Bible’s teachings concerning worship and adoration of God. And thus, biblical worship is exclusive; biblical worship is the worship of God and God alone. The aim and focus of biblical worship, then, is God, giving him the praise and adoration that only he deserves.

True biblical worship is a lifestyle. The Christians life should be dedicated to the worship and service of God. True worship is a constant and continuous, inner praise to the God of the Bible. It is expressed in prayer, in song, in service, in giving and in living.

“Therefore, fear the LORD, and worship him in sincerity and truth…As for me and my family, we will worship the LORD” (Joshua 24:14a, 15b, CSB).

God Bless,