3 MIKE MAZZALONGO The Result of Biblical Worship

3 MIKE MAZZALONGO The Result of Biblical Worship: Transcendence

Worldliness influences us to judge our worship by worldly rather than spiritual standards.

The goal of our worship is: Transcendence

Transcend • go beyond • to surpass what is normal

Transcendence in worship is the experiencing of God in our spirit.

Transcendent Experiences: • • • Isaiah – Isa. 1: 1 David – II Sam. 6: 6 Dreams of the prophets Inspiration of the New Testament writers Disciples encounters with the Lord Dynamic power of the early church

DISCLAIMER Experiencing transcendence is not the goal of every worship experience.

HARD QUESTION What is the nature of today’s transcendent experience? ”

Today’s Transcendent Experience 1. A “calling” to ministry

Today’s Transcendent Experience 1. A “calling” to ministry 2. Truly hearing the Word

Today’s Transcendent Experience 1. A “calling” to ministry 2. Truly hearing the Word 3. Vision of God’s will

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

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 38 - Romans 8: 38 -39

History of Emotion in Religion • Catholic Church – Mystery – Every service (mass) had a miracle – Did not resemble Christianity any more

History of Emotion in Religion • Protestant Reformation – Intellect – Purity / sterility – Correct but lifeless

History of Emotion in Religion • Pentecostal Movement – Transcendence on demand – Right idea, wrong tactics

The Way to Transcendence 1. True obedience

The Way to Transcendence 1. True obedience 2. True discipleship

The Way to Transcendence 1. True obedience 2. True discipleship 3. A true living sacrifice