Just and Sinner Podcast The Introit, Kyrie, and Gloria (A Walk Through the Liturgy)
Mar 23, 2016
A deep dive into Old Testament purification and priesthood as foundations for baptism and absolution. Exploration of the introit, psalm singing, and why chanting Scripture matters. Discussion of the kyrie as a penitential plea and the role of hymns of praise like the Gloria and This Is The Feast. Guidance on choosing theologically fitting hymns and the service pattern of cleansing, mercy, and thanksgiving.
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Baptism As Priesthood Consecration
- Baptism functions as a once-for-all consecration that brings believers into a royal priesthood and replaces continual ceremonial washings of the Old Testament.
- Dr. Jordan Cooper ties Exodus and Leviticus rituals to 1 Peter and shows pouring, sprinkling, and washing as fulfilled and summarized in Christian baptism.
Introit Moves Worship From Cleansing To Thanksgiving
- The introit/entrance psalm shifts the service from cleansing to thanksgiving and is typically antiphonal between pastor and congregation.
- Cooper emphasizes the introit is usually a Psalm fragment tied to the day's theme and historically was sung, not spoken.
Keep Congregation Actively Engaged In Liturgy
- Preserve congregational participation rather than making worship a performance led only by a pastor or band.
- Cooper stresses the congregation functions as priests and must be active in call-and-response parts of the liturgy for authentic worship.