Vocation
Last week I mentioned that the common evangelical view of kingdom theology has led to errant thinking about Christian work in society that either dismisses… Read More »Vocation
Scott Aniol
Scott Aniol is the founder and Executive Director of Religious Affections Ministries. He is director of doctoral worship studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he teaches courses in ministry, worship, hymnology, aesthetics, culture, and philosophy. He is the author of Worship in Song: A Biblical Approach to Music and Worship, Sound Worship: A Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World, and By the Waters of Babylon: Worship in a Post-Christian Culture, and speaks around the country in churches and conferences. He is an elder in his church in Fort Worth, TX where he resides with his wife and four children. Views posted here are his own and not necessarily those of his employer.
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 20: David Becomes King
Week 20: David Becomes King Weekly memory verse: Psalm 20:7 – “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 20: David Becomes King
Resident Aliens
There is a real sense in which Christians, analogous to Israel in exile, are dual citizens—resident aliens. Christians are first and foremost citizens of the… Read More »Resident Aliens
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 19: The Pursuit of David
Week 19: The Pursuit of David Weekly memory verse: Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 19: The Pursuit of David
Residents
Last time, we considered the fact that Scripture describes Christians as exiles who are not of the world and must not love or be conformed… Read More »Residents
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 18: David and Saul
Week 18: David and Saul Weekly memory verse: Psalm 18:1–2 – “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 18: David and Saul
Why equating culture with ethnicity is inherently racist
Despite my many protestations (including a whole book addressing the topic), it is still quite common within Evangelical circles to equate culture and ethnicity. I… Read More »Why equating culture with ethnicity is inherently racist
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 17: Saul’s Rise and Fall
Week 17: Saul’s Rise and Fall Weekly memory verse: 1 Samuel 15:22 – “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 17: Saul’s Rise and Fall
Exiles
Over the past several weeks, I have shown how Scripture describes the rule of God in two ways, in terms of his sovereign universal rule… Read More »Exiles
Review of The Worship Pastor by Zac Hicks
Recently an increasing number of voices from among contemporary worship leaders have arisen to challenge the common performance mentality and encourage a ministry mindset. Zac… Read More »Review of The Worship Pastor by Zac Hicks
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 16: Samuel and Saul
Week 16: Samuel and Saul Weekly memory verse: Luke 1:46–48 – “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 16: Samuel and Saul
Future Union of the Two Kingdoms
The nation of Israel was a union of the Universal and Redemptive rules of God on earth, but as we saw last week, the nation’s… Read More »Future Union of the Two Kingdoms
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 15: Ruth and Boaz
Week 15: Ruth and Boaz Weekly memory verse: Psalm 19:14 – “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 15: Ruth and Boaz
Some Thoughts on Physical Expression in Corporate Worship
I recently received an email asking for my opinion on whether worship should be only reverent, or whether celebration and joy—especially expressed through physical expression… Read More »Some Thoughts on Physical Expression in Corporate Worship
Two Kingdoms
Over the past two weeks I have laid out a biblical case for understanding the reality of two kingdoms: a universal kingdom, God’s sovereign superintendence over… Read More »Two Kingdoms
What is a “traditional hymn”?
A friend recently asked how I would define a “traditional hymn” in contrast to a “contemporary worship song,” so I thought I’d post my response… Read More »What is a “traditional hymn”?
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 14: Samson
Week 14: Samson Weekly memory verse: Psalm 17:8 – “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.”… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 14: Samson
Holy Week Service
Each year in our church, we have a Holy Week service that has become one of our most anticipated services. It is a simple service… Read More »Holy Week Service
The Redemptive Rule of God
Last week I discussed God’s universal rule over all things through human institutions that he ordained. This Universal Common Kingdom of God encompasses all people,… Read More »The Redemptive Rule of God