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The Communion Circle

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  • Jack Roeda

This article reflects on different practices in celebration of the Lord's Supper as part of public worship.

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Instrumental Music in Worship?

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  • John W. Keddie

This article argues that musical instruments in the Old Testament pointed to the coming of Christ, and that his coming rendered them obsolete. In light of this, together with the lack of divine warrant in the New Testament to use instruments to accompany the singing in worship, the author argues against the use of instruments in public worship.

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More Than a Sermon (Means of Grace #2)

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  • Mark Loughridge

Public worship is a means of grace. How can you benefit from public worship? This article lists three things.

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Worship and the Means of Grace

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  • Jon D. Payne

Attending public worship is crucial to the Christian life. This article shows that it is in public worship that the means of grace—God's word, sacraments and prayer—are fully experienced.

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12 Reasons Why Public Worship Is Better Than Private Worship

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  • David P. Murray

God desires both our private worship and public worship. This article gives twelve reasons why public worship is better than private worship.

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Why Pray "The Lord’s Prayer"?

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  • Michael G. Brown

Praying the Lord’s Prayer in public worship is important because Jesus taught his church this prayer, it provides an outline for our prayers, it allows children to take part in prayer in public worship, and it connects us with the catholic church of Christ.

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The Regulative Principle of Worship (2)

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  • Cory Griess

The regulative principle of worship states that God does not only call us to worship him, but also tells us how to worship him. Public worship is regulated by God, and this is where the true freedom of worship lies. This article explains this principle as it appears in the New Testament.

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The Regulative Principle of Worship (1)

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  • Cory Griess

The regulative principle of worship states that God does not only call us to worship him, but also tells us how to worship him. Public worship is regulated by God, and this is where the true freedom of worship lies. This article explains this principle as it is rooted in the Old Testament.

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The Covenantal Assembly (2)

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  • Cory Griess

What should motivate God's people to come together in public worship? Looking at Psalm 95:1-7, the author shows that a true understanding of God as Creator and Redeemer is what causes the covenant child to come and worship God. This understanding and desire is the work of the Holy Spirit, and causes the worship service to be God-centered, with the word of God taking the center stage.

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The Covenantal Assembly (1)

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  • Cory Griess

A proper understanding of corporate worship is that it is rooted in God who calls His body together into the official assembly of public worship. The assembly comes together to meet with God as God's covenant people. Therefore, the worship service is not directed by personal preferences, but by God who calls His people as His own.

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Worship is More Than a List

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  • Jack D. Kinneer

How is public worship different from private worship? Why is it necessary? This article discusses the importance of the assembly of the saints in worship.

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Especially on the Day of Rest

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  • Karel Deddens

This article is about the Sunday as the day of public worship, and how the Christian festivals were viewed in the early church. It focuses on the liturgical year of the early church.

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