Allen P. Ross's 'Recalling The Hope Of Glory'
Recalling the Hope of Glory: Part 1 and 2
Esther Dawson Box #130
Heritage College and Seminary
Theology and Practice of Worship THE203
Dr. D. Thomson
January 16, 2014
In part one and two of Recalling the Hope of Glory, Allen P. Ross discusses the transition from creation to eternity, through affirming the historicity and authority of scripture. He provides a Trinitarian emphasis as he works to define worship. Ross also looks at the essence of worship and reveals the different characteristics of worship and how they are not only show through certain actions, but they also result in contentment for the human soul. He examines worship in the Garden of Eden and emphasises the relevance of the Image of God. Harold Best’s definition of worship in his book Unceasing Worship contradicts Ross’s definition of worship. Best describes worship as “continuous outpouring of all that I am, all …show more content…
Even if worship is not directed to God, it is directed to some form of a god, and therefore something is always being worshiped. Ross on the other hand says that “[a]ll worship is service to God, even though not all service is worship in the proper sense. Worship is service in that it is the obedient response to the revelation of the Lord God.”2 Ross believes that worship is an act of obedience through service, however he says that not all service is worship. He describes worship as being a celebration of God bringing mankind into a covenant relationship with him. According to Ross there are three ways to celebrate this. The first way is showing our love through praise for his good deeds. God has provided so much, that the
Esther Dawson Box #130
Heritage College and Seminary
Theology and Practice of Worship THE203
Dr. D. Thomson
January 16, 2014
In part one and two of Recalling the Hope of Glory, Allen P. Ross discusses the transition from creation to eternity, through affirming the historicity and authority of scripture. He provides a Trinitarian emphasis as he works to define worship. Ross also looks at the essence of worship and reveals the different characteristics of worship and how they are not only show through certain actions, but they also result in contentment for the human soul. He examines worship in the Garden of Eden and emphasises the relevance of the Image of God. Harold Best’s definition of worship in his book Unceasing Worship contradicts Ross’s definition of worship. Best describes worship as “continuous outpouring of all that I am, all …show more content…
Even if worship is not directed to God, it is directed to some form of a god, and therefore something is always being worshiped. Ross on the other hand says that “[a]ll worship is service to God, even though not all service is worship in the proper sense. Worship is service in that it is the obedient response to the revelation of the Lord God.”2 Ross believes that worship is an act of obedience through service, however he says that not all service is worship. He describes worship as being a celebration of God bringing mankind into a covenant relationship with him. According to Ross there are three ways to celebrate this. The first way is showing our love through praise for his good deeds. God has provided so much, that the