Book Review: Worshipping With Calvin by Terry L Johnson

It is a known fact that churches worship in different ways. Some worship with drums, guitars, and keyboards. Some worship with a piano and organ. It is also a known fact that churches sing different kinds of worship songs. Some stay with the older traditional hymns while others go for the most recent modern song written by a popular singer. Some churches desire to mix the traditional with the contemporary and you get what is called a blended worship service.

It is also no secret that there is a revival of reformed theology that is sweeping America and many churches are switching from being hip and cool to being reverent. With more Christians studying reformed theology, how should our worship service be conducted and what are some key elements in them? Terry L Johnson, author of several books, who has studied history and theology, addresses reformed theology and worship in his book, Worshipping With Calvin.

Johnson takes a look at the modern worship scene then compares it to the worship of yesterday's church. In the book, he makes his case for reformed worship and ministry both historical and theological. The majority of the book deals with deals with the strengths of a reformed worship style and ministry practices. Reformed worship is God-centered, Bible-filled, gospel-saturated, church-aware, & Spirit-dependent.

Johnson spent a tireless effort putting this book together which is one needed for our time. When reading this, you will see why there needs to be changes in our worship services because they reflect more of the character of the church than the character of God. Every worship leader/band and pastor should read this book together and see what needs to added or taken from their service to reflect the glory of God.

Thanks EP Books for letting me review this book.