In Spirit and In Truth
The Heart's Cry for Genuine Worship
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In worship there is no common ground for believers and unbelievers to stand together in a unified cause of bringing glory to the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5 makes the analogy that we, as Christians, have been called to the ministry of reconciliation by being “ambassadors” of Christ to this world. This ministry is based upon the Christian being a representative of God’s kingdom as he lives in the world. They are “in the world” but “not of the world.” Paul’s command in 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 tells the church that “righteousness and wickedness” and “light and darkness” have nothing in common. The church is to remain “separate” from the world and not to find common ground with unbelievers in the context of the Christian life experience. Central to the Christian’s life and values, both corporately and individually, is worship. Because we have brought together what God has commanded us to separate, the genuine has become corrupted. The church cannot afford to compromise the holy and sacred for the sake of getting a stamp of approval from the world. If the church is to regain God’s intended status of being His “ambassadors” and truly experience the benefits of being the “sons and daughters of God,” then we must refrain from blending the participation of the holy and profane in worship. Until we do so, we will continue to hunger for a genuine and authentic taste of worship. Perhaps it’s time we discover that evangelical vanilla is one flavor of worship that adds no nutritional value to the spirit and leaves one famished for a taste of just one morsel of something real that will sustain the soul.
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What has the church done to worship? The modern day worship movement has succeeded in appealing to the masses and has set the standard of defining the worship experience in the church—but at what cost? In Spirit and In Truth confronts today’s church mindset and beckons our hearts to return to the life of genuine worship. The church’s drive to become more culturally relevant has not been without serious repercussions. Somewhere along the way, worship has become about the worshiper rather than the One who is to be worshiped. The prevailing attitude of serving self has usurped God’s intention for His people to “worship the Father in spirit and in truth.” The fullness of the Christian life can only be experienced when through the life of worship, the Lord is given supreme reign over our lives. In examining biblical insights as well as gleaning from years of worship ministry experience, Jay offers a fresh perspective that challenges the heart to respond to the Father’s call to worship—in spirit and in truth—and to discover the possibility of intimately knowing God as He desires to be known.
About the Author
For over twenty-five years, Jay Walls has served as a worship leader calling the church to a more intimate experience with Christ. In 2007, the Lord called Jay to step out in faith and begin True Life Worship Ministries. This ministry seeks to bring restoration, healing and freedom to the Body of Christ through prophetic worship and teaching that focuses on the need for the people of God to return to seeking the Father in spirit and in truth. Jay’s blog (found below) provides a biblical and theological look at the subject of worship in light of the prevailing practices, philosophies and worldviews that are affecting the body of Christ. Jay holds a B.A. in Bible and Theology from Central Bible College, a MAR in Worship Studies and an MDIV in Professional Ministries from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. As a singer and songwriter, Jay’s songs reveal God’s love, grace, mercy and power aimed to liberate and transform lives drawing people to the heart of God. Jay grew up in Columbus, Ohio and now resides in Belgium, Wisconsin with his wife and seven children. He currently serves as a worship leader and elder at New Season Community Church. In his spare time, Jay enjoys gourmet cooking, traveling, football and mostly, spending time with his family. True Life Worship Ministries www.jtwalls.blogspot.com truelifeworshipministries@live.com