August 11, 2025

Open Bible in sharp focus on a dark stage, with blurred worship band silhouettes and warm stage lights in the background, symbolizing Scripture over emotional experience.

The Dangerous Theology of Bethel Worship and Similar Movements

The Dangerous Theology of Bethel Worship and Similar Movements By Dave Jenkins Bethel Church in Redding, California, has become one of the most influential worship movements in the world. Through its music label, Bethel Music, and global conferences, Bethel has shaped the worship sound and experience in thousands of churches. But behind the soaring melodies […]

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How and Why Christians Can Exercise Discernment in the Songs They Sing

How and Why Christians Can Exercise Discernment in the Songs They Sing

How and Why Christians Can Exercise Discernment in the Songs They Sing By Dave Jenkins Christian worship isn’t merely about melodies—it’s about theology. Every lyric we sing teaches something about who God is, what He has done, and how we are to respond. In a culture saturated with catchy tunes but shallow doctrine, Christians must

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Open Bible displaying John 4:23–24 highlighted, with the words “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth” illuminated, set against a warm background with a soft-focus cross and musical notes in the distance.

In Spirit and in Truth: Why Biblical Worship Matters

In Spirit and in Truth: Why Biblical Worship Matters By Joshua Mills Why does biblical worship matter? It matters because worship is about God. Our great and glorious God determines how He ought to be worshipped. Thus, if we are to worship God rightly, we must see what He has to say in His Word.

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An open Bible resting on a wooden surface in a softly lit church interior, from which flowing musical notes rise upward toward a glowing cross in the background, evoking the idea of worship expressed through Scripture and song.

What Is Biblical Worship? Honoring God According to His Word

What is Biblical Worship? Honoring God According to His Word By Dave Jenkins In a day when churches are more likely to be evaluated by musical style than theological substance, it’s critical that we return to a foundational question: What is biblical worship? Worship is not whatever feels spiritual. It’s not about fog machines, dim

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Theology for Life magazine cover with the title “Rediscovering Worship” and subtitle “In Spirit and Truth,” featuring an illustration of a closed dark brown Holy Bible with a gold cross on the cover, set against a warm burnt-orange background.

Editor’s Note: A Call to Worship in Spirit and Truth

August 2025 Editorial What comes to mind when you hear the word worship? For many today, worship has been reduced to a musical experience or an emotional high. In our age of fog machines, LED walls, and influencer-style worship leaders, the gravity and wonder of biblical worship often get lost. But worship is not about

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