The Sacraments in Biblical Perspective
Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation · Print & ebook · September 12, 2011
The third volume in the exciting new Interpretation series offers a comprehensive look at the theology of sacraments.
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- Who it’s for
- Byars considers how sacramental actions shape worship and point toward the gospel.
- Genres
- Sacraments, Theology, Worship & Liturgy
- Published
- Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, September 12, 2011
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The third volume in the exciting new Interpretation series offers a comprehensive look at the theology of sacraments. For many church people, worship is about preaching and music. Baptism and the Lord's Supper are occasional additions to Sunday services.
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Recognizing that church-goers are uncertain about the need for sacraments, Ronald Byars describes the possibility that the very doing of worship--the actions observed, the postures assumed, the sound and sight of water, the smell and taste of bread and wine--will subtly alter the temper of the heart and the mind. If we encounter the sacraments honestly, they lead us to the very heart of the gospel.
Water, Bread, and Wine
Byars considers how sacramental actions shape worship and point toward the gospel.
Come here for
- A theological look at the sacraments
- Baptism and the Lord’s Supper in Sunday worship
Expect
- Attention to worship’s actions and postures
- Sound, sight, smell, and taste in sacramental worship
Where it sits
| Sacraments | 97% |
|---|---|
| Worship & Liturgy | 53% |
| Theology | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Sacraments
- Worship & Liturgy
- Authors
- Ronald P. Byars
- Publisher
- Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
- Published
- September 12, 2011
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Sacraments