Dance and Banners In Worship

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

Recent years have seen a resurgence of the practice of "dancing before the Lord" as a form of worship. The activity known as "dancing in the Spirit" has long been a part of Pentecostal worship, and with the growth of charismatic churches dancing began to be encouraged as a response to the scriptural invitation to praise the Lord in this manner. More recently, the worship of God through ballet, folk, interpretive, and other forms of dance has found expression in church bodies across the...

Dance In the Old Testament

Dance is a regular feature of Israel's festive worship and is viewed as an act of obedience to the Lord, for his praise and glory.

Dance In the New Testament

Although dance is not commanded in the New Testament as in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament confirms its use and place in Christian worship.

Biblical Dance and Contemporary Worship

Despite objections, the Scriptures offer a solid foundation for the continuation of dance in the worship of today's church.

Banners In Worship (Biblical)

A banner is a standard or ensign that serves as a focal point for a community or a rallying point in warfare. Such symbols appear in the Bible chiefly in a military context. Analysis of the function of banners in the Bible, however, reveals their applicability to worship as well.

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