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Introduction to the Worship Practices of the Early Church—Part 3

This is now part 3 of 4 on a mini-series of posts introducing the worship practices of the early church. I have introduced the idea that the worship in the early church—though different from today’s forms, methods, and procedures—remains the same in its essential activities. This is true in at least three major areas: the… Continue reading Introduction to the Worship Practices of the Early Church—Part 3

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Introduction to the Worship Practices of the Early Church—Part 2

In the previous post, I introduced the idea that the worship in the early church—though different from today's forms, methods, and procedures—remains the same in its essential activities. This is true in at least three major areas: the day of worship, the place of worship, and the elements of worship. Previously, I introduced the day… Continue reading Introduction to the Worship Practices of the Early Church—Part 2

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Introduction to the Worship Practices of the Early Church—Part 1

While Christian worship has developed over time in some ways, the fundamental elements of worship continue to be practiced today in many faithful Christian churches. This is clearly demonstrated in the worship of the early church, particularly in the early centuries. The essence of Christian worship was never its form, methods, and procedures; rather, it… Continue reading Introduction to the Worship Practices of the Early Church—Part 1