THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP

Lesson 8 – Survey of Worship in the Bible – Church History Part 1

I.  Periods of Worship in Church History for this Study

A.  Patristic period to Medieval period (100 AD – 1500 AD)

B.  Medieval period to Reformation period (1500 AD – 1650 AD)

C.  Reformation Period to Modern period (1650 AD – Present)

II. What defined the first century church worship?

A.  Christians believed they were true Jews

B.  Worship integrated Jews and Gentiles

1. On the Lord’s Day (Sunday)

2. In synagogue

3. Scripture reading, teaching, prayer, and ordinances

III.   What defined worship in the second century?

A.  Justin Martyr’s apology – describe the worship service and leaders

B.  Didache – What do you notice about prayer and ordinances for worship?

IV.    How did worship change under Constantine in Rome?

A.  Liturgical and building focus

B.  From elder to bishop/priest

C.  Authority in the church not the Word

V.    Monasticism (Monasteries)

A.  Worship solitary and individualistic

B.  Liturgical day

C.  More academic understanding of faith and worship