A Biblical Theology of Worship: Acts

Terry Johnson

 

 

Introduction

 

1.      Foundational period: not all is normative

         e.g. fire, tongues, sound

 

2.      Transitional period: not all is continued

         e.g. prayer at the temple

 

3.      Yet some things are clear—

         a.      Worship in Acts is simple (Acts 2:42)

         b.      Synagogue pattern—is followed, no attempt to replicate the ceremonial of the temple

                  key texts: Acts 2:38-42; 17:22-31; 20:7-11; 4:23-31

         c.      Synagogue priorities—reflected in worship of the early church

 

I.       Ministry of the word

 

II.     Ministry of prayer

 

III.    Ministry of alms

 

IV.    Ministry of praise

 

V.     The Lord’s Day

 

VI.    Ministry of the table