--- product_id: 81292047 title: "Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice" brand: "bryan chapell" price: "AR$71711" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/81292047-christ-centered-worship-letting-the-gospel-shape-our-practice store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice **Brand:** bryan chapell **Price:** AR$71711 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice by bryan chapell - **How much does it cost?** AR$71711 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/81292047-christ-centered-worship-letting-the-gospel-shape-our-practice) ## Best For - bryan chapell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bryan chapell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice ## Images ![Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pqR0hTW8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elevation of the Substance of Worship over Style *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2010* The book is laid out in two main parts. The first section discusses, as it were, the doctrine of Christ-centered worship. An honest discussion of liturgy begins at the outset and flows into an in-depth analysis of historical liturgy from the Catholic Church (pre 1570) to Luther to Calvin to Westminster and eventually to the Modern Church. I must confess that, as a Baptist, I found the topic of liturgy and the discussion of what seemed to me as rigid worship forms to be quite disconcerting. Was Chapell, a staunch Presbyterian, going to advocate a strict, super-formal liturgy to be used in all churches? Chapell's conclusion to the historical analysis, however, did not demand such a liturgy. Chapell uses the historic forms of church worship to demonstrate patterns and then applies these patterns to the church. He does not seek to impose a specific order of service, but rather presents the basis for elements that were used in the past and should continue to be used in modern worship. Full explanation of these elements will have to wait, though, because Chapell quickly turns to a biblical theology of liturgy. What does the Bible say about liturgy? How is liturgy practiced in the Old Testament and New Testament? What about corporate and individual worship? All of these questions are answered in this chapter. Having established a further, biblical, basis for the elements he has thus far presented, Chapell now moves to explain their purpose. The purpose of Christ-centered worship is to re-present the Gospel. In other words, every worship service should retell the story of the Gospel. But I thought worship was all about the glory of God? Chapell counters with a two-fold response: (1) The Gospel is the means by which God receives His greatest glory. (2) A proper reading of passages such as Colossians 3:16 would demand that worship is both for God's glory and man's good. Without glorifying God through the Gospel, we have failed to truly worship. Without ministering to the needs of the saved and the lost in the worship, we have failed to truly worship. True worship demands both sides of the coin. In the following chapter, Chapell plays further on the theme of worshipping for the good of others by describing the mission of Christ-centered worship. Christ-centered worship ends the struggle of worship wars because it focuses on the true substance of worship rather than its style. The writer envisions the worship of the Lamb (Rev. 7) by all nations from all time. Their worship is unified, not by their nationalities, cultures, or race, but by the Christ whom they worship. After reading this chapter, I was suddenly asking myself, should believers find unity with other believers based on the style of their worship or the substance, or should I say, focus, of their worship? Now Chapell is ready to rekindle his initial presentation of central components of worship. He begins his ascent by demonstrating that our values determine our worship. If we value the traditional, we risk losing relevance. If we value the subjective, we may lose focus on presenting objective truth. If our value is solely doxological, we may soon find that God's people no longer delight to praise Him. If we valuable accessible worship, we may soon stop demonstrating the transcendence of God. If our concern is simply for a solemn worship service, we will soon let go of the joy of worshipping our Father. If we pit the excellent against the common, we may lose focus on the substance of worship. True worship moves beyond these debates, recognizing that there is biblical merit for all of them. Biblical, Christ-centered worship values the glory of God and the good of man and therefore serves both. Christ-centered worship is not seeker-sensitive; however, it is seeker-oriented. Christ-centered worship does not focus its worship on the unbeliever, but does not forget them in the process. A true focus on the Gospel moves beyond these worship wars to the core components of worship: (1) Adoration, (2) Confession, (3) Assurance, (4)Thanksgiving, (5) Petition and Intercession, (6)Instruction, (7)Communion/Fellowship, and (8) Charge and Blessing.The second section continues by developing the practice of Christ-centered worship. The writer describes how "traditional" and "contemporary" churches (terms which the author expresses some distaste for) might carry out each of these elements in their worship. Chapell also includes a section on the communion which is quite insightful as well as a section on musical styles, which serves to reemphasize points made in the first section of the book. The book closes with a number of worship resources on the internet, which will be quite helpful to the music pastor or worship leader of any church.The purpose of the book is best stated by the author himself: "My intention has not been to take sides in the traditional/contemporary worship debate or to try to mandate a liturgy for all churches. Rather my goal has been to encourage church leaders to identify their churches' specific calling as the basis for making decisions about worship approaches and resources that may be traditional, contemporary, or something even better." (154)Christ-Centered Worship is just as revolutionary, if not more so, than  Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon . The book is also just as practical as the author's inspirational title  Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength . The book serves as an academic, yet practical look at worship and liturgy. The writer's conclusions are able to be implemented in churches regardless of worship style and serve only to strengthen the substance of their worship. If truly implemented across the breadth of evangelical Christianity, what has been a major barrier to fellowship would fall and would actually become a bridge to fellowship. Truly the reader, regardless of worship background, baggage, and convictions will not be disappointed as Chapell's insights do not fail to instruct and guide the attentive reader to, as he states: "something better." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating history and application: intensely practical for today! *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017* Fascinating two-part book on church worship. The first half looks at worship in church history (this overview is amazing!! best part of book), and the second half gives super-practical ways of worship within the church life and church service. One of the Top 2 worship books I've ever read (and I've read a good handful, other Top 2 book is "Give Praise to God: A Vision for Reforming Worship" edited by Ryken, Thomas, and Duncan III) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but not great *by D***L on Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017* The book looks at worship from the perspective of the gospel and history through the lens of Covenant Theology. Some great nuggets of truth and food for thought. Although he said he allowed for contours and divergence but example after example it didn't feel that way. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/81292047-christ-centered-worship-letting-the-gospel-shape-our-practice](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/81292047-christ-centered-worship-letting-the-gospel-shape-our-practice) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*