26 August 2009

BWSC: The Elements of Worship (Dr. Pipa)

Acts 2:42,47

How doe we determine the elements of worship? Too often, we are confusing substance and form with the elements (such as what time the church service begins, pews or chairs, etc. ). The elements of worship, though, are the things that the Bible has mentioned as elements necessary for worship.

1 Corinthians 13:14 - not assigning meaning different than its natural use.

Circumstances must be consistent with scripture. Don't impose unnecessary rules.

Forms - the content of the prayers. The prayers must be Biblical, but the Bible doesn't regulate the content.

(A) Word - read, preached, recited, creeds, call to worship, votum & salvation, benediction. (Neh. 8; 1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 4:1-6; 2 Tim. 1:13,14; Ps. 121)

(B) Various forms of prayer: Lord's Prayer, Phil. 4:6, Eph. 6:18-20, Acts 2:42.

(C) Singing: Eph. 5:19 & 20, Col. 3:16 & 17, James 5:13, 1 Cor. 14:15, 26. The choir is the congregation. There is no place for solos, etc.

(D) Sacraments: Acts 2:42, 1 Cor. 11:23.

(E) Offerings: 1 Cor. 16:1-3 / Ps. 96:8, 72:10 / Hebrews 13:16.

(G) Special elements (vows, etc. ): Deu. 6:13, Ps. 22:25, Ps. 50:5.

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