by Stephen Charnock
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
Stephen Charnock’s On Spiritual Worship is a soul-searching and theologically rich exposition on what it means to worship God in spirit and in truth. Rooted in John 4:24—"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth"—Charnock dismantles superficial, formalistic, and external-only worship, calling believers to offer God the kind of adoration that flows from the depths of a renewed heart. He masterfully contrasts the carnal, external worship of the Old Testament legal system with the spiritual worship demanded under the New Covenant, showing that true worship is not about outward rituals but the engagement of the whole heart and soul with the living God. With penetrating biblical insight, he exposes the dangers of cold, mechanical worship, calling readers to approach God with sincerity, reverence, and a heart aflame with love for Christ. His arguments are both doctrinally rigorous and deeply pastoral, pressing upon the reader the necessity of worship that is animated by the Holy Spirit, rooted in truth, and free from hypocrisy. If you have ever wondered whether your worship is truly pleasing to God, On Spiritual Worship will convict, challenge, and ultimately drive you to seek a deeper, more genuine communion with Him.
About the Author:
Stephen Charnock (1628–1680) was a towering figure in Puritan theology, best known for his magisterial work The Existence and Attributes of God. A pastor and theologian of extraordinary depth, he served as chaplain to Henry Cromwell in Ireland before co-pastoring with Thomas Watson in London. Charnock’s writings are marked by their theological precision, rich biblical insight, and passionate call to true godliness. His works remain among the most treasured resources for those who long to know God deeply and worship Him rightly.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Doct. That the worship due from us to God ought to be spiritual, and spiritually performed
I. General Propositions
II. Shew what this spiritual worship is
III. Why we must offer to God a spiritual service
IV. The use.