Recalling the Hope of Glory: Biblical Worship from the Garden to the New Creation

“The publication of Recalling the Hope of Glory is a splendid addition to the growing number of works on biblical worship. Not only is this work a comprehensive theological vision of creation, incarnation, and re-creation, it is also a genuine work of praise.”

“Stunning in scope, Recalling the Hope of Glory provides a historical-theological study of worship from creation to the new creation. The logic of Allen Rosss ranging exposition across the flow of biblical history will challenge every reader and grace every church, regardless of tradition. Here is dazzling substance for recovery of robust worship of our sovereign and holy triune God. Sure to be a standard work.”

“It is remarkable that so many books about worship have so little to say about God. This book is a welcome exception. Through its patient reflection on specific biblical texts and themes, the book evokes a vivid awareness of the God of glory. By developing the theme of glory, the book hones a vision of worship that is at once luminous, transcendent, and inexhaustible.”

“Allen Ross takes his readers back to the Bible itself to paint a colorful picture of worship that is spiritually vibrant, theologically sound, and focused on Christ. His passion for worship that glorifies God and his thorough knowledge of Scripture are obvious throughout. For the western church, which needs desperately to recover its biblical and theological roots, this book will be an extremely helpful resource.”

“This is a book that needed to be written a long time ago. Recalling the Hope of Glory is instructive, setting forth the biblical teaching on worship; practical, challenging the church to properly integrate biblical teaching into contemporary worship issues; and inspirational, bringing the reader to a posture and place of worship. This book should become foundational for the church.”

“Ross presents an in-depth analysis of biblical wisdom about worship from the book of origins to the anthem of the redeemed around the throne of the Lamb in glory. Along the way stereotypes are exploded, assumptions challenged, as the awesome, tri-personal GodFather, Son, and Holy Spiritis shown to be the true object of all creaturely confession, adoration, and praise. This is not only a study of worship; it is a book designed to lead Christian believers into worship. I commend it heartily to Gods people everywhere.”

“Recalling the Hope of Glory deals expertly and thoroughly with worship in the Bible. What is most refreshing: it is not at all ideological. It contains no worship war polemics, but just sets forth straightforwardly what the Bible says. People of all persuasions will find it valuable as a reference work. It also gives us a large perspective on worship that is likely to moderate the current discussion.”