LIFESONG
Bible-centred Worship for the Emerging Congregation
By Oliver Claassen. Christian Focus. 134 pages. £6.99
ISBN 978-1-84550-373-4
The book aims to give a biblical focus to the purpose of the Christian meeting.
Lifesong describes itself on the cover as being a ‘part of a movement of God’s spirit that is leading emerging generations to return to a Christ-centred worship that values beauty and artistry’. On reading the book, it is clear that the author is absolutely committed to Christ-centred worship. This is because he is committed to worship that is centred on God’s Word — ‘Worship is our work of responding to God’s grace to us in Christ Jesus with thankful hearts’. This quote is basically a paraphrase of Romans 12.1, the ‘back-stop’ for all books on worship — God gives mercy to us, we respond in worship.
