It’s always disturbed me that so much of our church music (yes, let’s not debate the title of “that” section of the service…not here anyway) is unitarian and not trinitarian. God is big, mysterious, hard to comprehend. Why we insist on always oversimplifying Him in music is just as hard to comprehend. When writing I intentionally try to be Trinitarian; not easy, but a challenge worth keeping.

And the academic words thing is a compliment, in case you were wondering.

I would say a hearty amen to this post. There is a group of theologians in the stream of James Torrance’s book you are quoting that will give you a different picture of worship. James’ brother Thomas F. Torrance and his student Ray S. Anderson. Anderson has written extensively on the practical theology of ministry. I recommend Ministry on the Fireline as a primer. But, I warn you, that the rabbit hole is deep there. Their theology has impacted many and the family tree is extensive.

The American way of church is “unitarian.” It is so engrained, it will be difficult to move people beyond it, but with young worship leaders commited to it, we might. I think grace is the key. God’s grace is sufficient, even for those who depend on bringing their sacrifice to worship Sunday after Sunday. We must keep pointing them to the grace of God which provided a once and for all sacrifice that God is completely satisfied with.

Keep on keepin on.

Sincerely,

Jason