Our family made plans to visit a friend out of town and in the planning process we told them we had church on Sunday night. They were not expecting that Christians went to church twice in a day. That turned into a conversation about the Lord’s Day and the Christian’s duty on that day. This … Continue reading Why Do We Have a 2nd Service?
Who May Read Scripture in Worship?
Rev. Brian Tallman wrote an essay on the question, "Who May Read Scripture in Worship?" that I found very helpful. He considered what the PCAs Book of Church Order statement in 50.2 The reading of the Holy Scripture in the congregation is a part of the public worship of God and should be done by … Continue reading Who May Read Scripture in Worship?
The Vitality of God’s Word
A vital part of our life is our spiritual life. Our spiritual life is not fed with physical food. The eternal soul is not fed with corruptible food but eternal food. Our souls, regenerated by the Holy Spirit, are awakened, maintained, and encouraged by a heavenly meal, that is Scripture. This is what Scripture tells … Continue reading The Vitality of God’s Word
What is the Divine Service?
So what does the term “Diving Service” mean anyway? Literally it is a “Service of God”, a service where God is the actor and we are the recipients. He calls, he cleanses, he feeds, etc. He calls the church to come to him and be reminded of his goodness. It is a time of the … Continue reading What is the Divine Service?
Sunday Morning Liturgy
I have received a few emails asking what a Reformed liturgy would look like. This is a sample of the liturgy we use for our Sunday morning worship. The selection of songs change as do the texts used in the Greeting, Call, Reading of the Law, Sermon and Words of Institution. The music is there as … Continue reading Sunday Morning Liturgy
The Evening Service in Reformed Worship
I read a blog article by Jesse Johnson here on the topic of evening services for Sundays. I read the article and was glad to see someone writing about this. R. Scott Clark has written about the evening service in chapter 8 of Recovering the Reformed Confessions. Johnson's article deals more with answering the question of why … Continue reading The Evening Service in Reformed Worship
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! But the pains which … Continue reading Jesus Christ is Risen Today
