It is God who gives us the spirit of worship (Psalm 133:3), and it is what we know of God that produces this spirit of worship. We might say that worship is simply theology, doctrine, what we think about God, going into top gear! Instead of merely thinking about Him, we tell Him, in prayer and praise and song, how great and glorious we believe Him to be!

— Sinclair Ferguson (b. 1948), Theologe, Professor für Systematische Theologie, Prediger und Buchautor

Topics: Joy & Gratitude, Prayer & Silence, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit

Sinclair Ferguson

Sinclair Ferguson (* 1948) ist ein schottischer Theologe und presbyterianischer Pastor, der als Professor für Systematische Theologie und Gemeindepfarrer in Schottland und den USA wirkte. Er steht für eine klassisch calvinistische Theologie im Rahmen der Westminster-Bekenntnisse mit einem Schwerpunkt auf dem Verhältnis von biblischem Gesetz, Gnade und dem Heiligen Geist. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Auslegungen eine Verbindung aus reformierter Dogmatik und praxisbezogener seelsorgerlicher Anwendung.

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