Review of Called To Worship

Called To Worship is a great work on the subject of worship. Worship is still a controversial issue in the modern church. However, the author does not digress into which style, or which way is proper. Beginning in the book of Genesis and continuing through every book of the Bible worship is examined. Vernon Whaley returns to the scripture to unpack and peel away layers of customs and ideas that have been wrapped around worship. Beginning with the Genesis through the book of Revelation the author brings the reader back to the central issue, and to the primary focus of worship. This author is one who is closely involved with this subject and writes not from theory but from experience. Whaley’s treatment of the subject is based upon a correct understanding of the scriptures and he applies the scriptural principles of worship in his treatment of this subject. Vernon Whaley also sheds some light upon the issue of why worship is such a controversial issue. Whaley does a scholarly study of Satan and what his purpose was and now has become. Whaley’s understanding of the original role of Satan is used to shed light on the issue of the techniques of and purpose of what Satan wants to accomplish today. His insight into this matter was enlightening but did not consume the subject, but does help one understand how this has become such an issue.
This book is a great book to study and understand not only the concept of worship but also what true Biblical worship entails.