Worship That Engages the World

Church worship can feel like a foreign language to someone walking in from the street. Acts 2 and 1 Corinthians 14 show outsiders hearing God’s praise in words they can understand, bringing some under the gospel’s conviction. Clarity is not comfort. Churches should welcome outsiders, explain unfamiliar words and practices, and remove distractions without softening the gospel. God’s grace in Jesus remains central because it confronts unbelievers, teaches Christians to reject sin, and gives God’s people reason to celebrate before the world. Bible References: Acts 2:1–13; 1 Corinthians 14:13–25 Preacher: KJ Tromp