Terry L. Johnson – författare

Discover the depth, beauty, and enduring power of historic Reformed worship.In The Worship of the Reformed Church, esteemed pastor and scholar Terry L. Johnson presents a comprehensive, compelling case for recovering the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of Reformed worship in our contemporary age. With clarity and conviction, Johnson demonstrates how Scripture-saturated, God-centered, gospel-structured worship not only shaped centuries of Christian piety but remains essential for forming faithful, mature disciples today.Drawing from the Reformers, the church fathers, and modern scholarship, Johnson explores every aspect of corporate worship – reading, preaching, praying, singing, and the administration of the sacraments – showing how each element serves as a vital means of grace. He also offers practical guidance for pastors, elders, and congregations seeking to implement historic Reformed patterns with excellence, reverence, and pastoral wisdom.This book helps readers understand:Why historic Reformed worship is rooted in Scripture and the early churchHow worship shapes belief, character, and long-term spiritual vitalityThe strengths of God-centered, Bible-filled, gospel-structured order of servicePractical steps for restoring classic Reformed elements in modern congregationsThe dangers of consumer-driven, entertainment-oriented worship trendsIn an era marked by shallow spirituality and shifting tastes, this book calls the church back to its rich heritage – demonstrating that true renewal is found not in novelty, but in the enduring practices that have sustained believers for generations.

Do you struggle to provide enjoyable, meaningful and spiritual times of family devotions? Do you avoid the whole subject but have the nagging thought that you should be doing something?Let Terry & Family Worship equip you for leading your family in worship with the help of some key questions: What is family worship? What have other people done? Why Should I do it? How can I start? A Valuable resource which you will not exhaust in years.

Terry Johnson stresses that the Beatitudes are Jesus’ handbook to living a fuller life. This better, more contented and satisfying life is only for the people who believe in him, because, as Terry demonstrates, the Sermon on the Mount was preached to the disciples and not to the general population.This blows a horrible hole in the theories of those who try to take this collection of Jesus’ teachings as a guide to more harmonious living outside the church. God’s blessings here are on his people in a special way, not on the population as a whole. To this end Terry doesn’t allow for the word ‘blessed’ to be translated ‘happy’, as it trivialises some very serious points Jesus makes. He explains the beatitudes, showing both what they don’t mean, and opening up what they do. His conclusions are strong, challenging, and immensely practical.You will be engaged in the impact of Jesus’ words as you never have before.