Why do we worship?
Worship - the Greek word for worship is proskuneo. It literally means to bow down and kiss (like a dog kisses his master's hand). Worship is an expression of adoration. It is a response to the excellent splendor expressed by God the Creator of the Universe. We worship God for who he is. The nature of worship denotes connection to, or relationship. To know God is to love God.
Why do we praise?
Praise - the Greek word for praise is eulogeos, and it means to bless,or to speak well of. Praise is an expression of gratitude. We praise God for what he is done. Though it can be expressed in response to God's splendor, it doesn't necessarily require relationship to acknowledge or laud. Anyone can speak well of God, and all his works.
Why do we Dance?
We dance to worship the Lord
To worship God in dance is biblical. The Bible commends it (Psalm 149:3; 150:4). Scripture gives many references to the use of dance as a form of joyous celebration and of reverent worship. We dance to praise the Lord for joy and victory (I Samuel 18:6; II Samuel 6:14; Judges 11:34).
Why do we Shout?
We shout before the Lord in joy and gladness.
(Psalms 47:1; Psalms 5:11; Psalms 35:27)
Why do we lift our Hands?
We lift our hands to bless the Lord.
(Psalms 134:2; I Timothy 2:8; Psalms 119:48; 63:4)
Why do we Leap?
We leap to praise the Lord.
(Acts 3:8; St. Luke 6:23)
Why do we Prophesy?
To edify (build up in the faith), exhort or comfort.
(II Chronicles 20:14-17, 21; I Corinthians 14:3,4)
Why do we Speak in Tongues and Interpret?
To interpret the message from God in an unknown language into the given language of the local congregation. Tongues, says the Apostle Paul, is speaking to God, rather than men, mysteries in the spirit (1 Cor 14:2), edifies the tongues-speaker (1 Cor 14:4), is the action of the praying of a person's spirit (1 Cor 14:14), and serves to bless God and give thanks (1 Cor 14:16-17).
The origin of the modern Christian concept of speaking in tongues is the miracle of Pentecost, recounted in the New Testament book of Acts, in which Jesus' apostles were said to be filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in languages foreign to themselves, but which could be understood by members of the linguistically diverse audience. This miracle was a fulfillment of prophecy and a sign of the end times. This story in Acts, along with the concept of a "baptism in the Holy Spirit", forms the basis of the charismatic practice of glossolalia (from the Greek, (glossa), tongue and, I speak) comprises unintelligible utterances, often as part of religious practice..
Why do we Confess?
Confession, an admission, declaration, or acknowledgement, is a significant element in Testaments. The majority of the occurrences of the term can be divided into two primary responses to God: the confession of sin and the confession of faith.
