1. Mike Mazzalongo BibleTalk.tv #3 Transcendence In Spirit & In Truth The Practice of Worship

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8. Worldliness influences us to judge our worship by worldly rather than spiritual standards. In Spirit & In Truth

9. The goal of our worship is: TRANSCENDENC E. In Spirit & In Truth

10. TRANSCEND – go beyond – to surpass what is normal In Spirit & In Truth

11. Transcendence in worship is the experiencing of God in our spirit. In Spirit & In Truth

12. Transcendent experiences: - Isaiah – Isa. 1:1 - David – II Sam. 6:6 - Dreams of the prophets - Inspiration of the N.T. writers - Disciples encounters with the Lord - Dynamic power of the early church In Spirit & In Truth

13. DISCLAIMER!! “Experiencing transcendence is not the goal of every worship experience.”

14. In Spirit & In Truth HARD QUESTION “What is the nature of today’s transcendent experience?”

15. Today’s Transcendent experience 1. A “calling” to ministry In Spirit & In Truth

16. Today’s Transcendent experience 1. A “calling” to ministry 2. Truly hearing the Word In Spirit & In Truth

17. Today’s Transcendent experience 1. A “calling” to ministry 2. Truly hearing the Word 3. Vision of God’s will In Spirit & In Truth

18. Today’s Transcendent experience 1. A “calling” to ministry 2. Truly hearing the Word 3. Vision of God’s will 4. Fulfillment of God’s Word In Spirit & In Truth

19. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow - not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below - indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 In Spirit & In Truth

20. Catholic Church - Mystery - Every service (mass) had a miracle - Did not resemble Christianity any more History of emotion in religion

21. Protestant Reformation - Intellect - Purity / sterility - Correct but lifeless History of emotion in religion

22. Pentecostal Movement - Transcendence on demand - Right idea, wrong tactics History of emotion in religion

23. In Spirit & In Truth The way to Transcendence 1. True Obedience

24. In Spirit & In Truth The way to Transcendence 1. True Obedience 2. True discipleship

25. In Spirit & In Truth The way to Transcendence 1. True Obedience 2. True discipleship 3. A true living sacrifice