Theology in the Raw Do Ancient Christian Rituals Matter Today? Dr. Isaac Serrano
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Dec 15, 2025 Dr. Isaac Serrano, Lead Pastor of South Valley Community Church and author of "When Life Feels Empty," dives into the significance of ancient Christian rituals like baptism and communion. He discusses how these practices can reinforce faith and community, emphasizing the value of corporate singing even for the introverted. Isaac critiques the trend towards performative worship and highlights the importance of diversity within worship teams. He advocates for deeper, substantive preaching to meet the hunger for theological substance among young people.
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Rituals Reinforce Belief
- Ancient Christian practices like singing, baptism, and communion reinforce faith beyond a one-time personal decision.
- These rites engage body and biology to connect the believer to transcendent truth over time.
Show Up And Sing
- Attend corporate worship and sing repeatedly to let sacred songs reorient your heart and body to gospel truth.
- Prioritize participation over preference because communal singing yields bonding and biological effects.
Sing Even When Reluctant
- Sing even when you don't feel like it, because commanded participation forms spiritual discipline and strengthens faith.
- Use family rhythms (like singing a doxology at meals) to cultivate regular worship practice.
