Why does a congregation gather on the Lord’s Day? More can be said, but not less than this: our aim, as the congregation gathers to meet with God in public worship on the Lord’s Day, is to glorify and enjoy God, in accordance with his written Word. That is, the very purpose of assembling together as the people of God in congregational worship is to give to the Lord the glory due his name and to enjoy the blessing of his promised special presence with his own people, in obedience to his instructions set forth in the Bible. Corporate…What is the goal and meaning of public worship?
Why does a congregation gather on the Lord’s Day? More can be said, but not less than this: our aim, as the congregation gathers to meet with God in public worship on the Lord’s Day, is to glorify and enjoy God, in accordance with his written Word. That is, the very purpose of assembling together as the people of God in congregational worship is to give to the Lord the glory due his name and to enjoy the blessing of his promised special presence with his own people, in obedience to his instructions set forth in the Bible. Corporate…
“All history is subservient to the great work of Redemption” so begins Thomas Chalmers Sabbath Scripture Readings. From October of 1841 to September 20, 1846, Chalmers wrote a series of devotional-expositional thoughts on each chapter of the New Testament, starting with Matthew 1 and going to Revelation 22. It was a time of tremendous ecclesiastical turmoil, and yet in that tumultuous age, the great evangelical pastor-theologian steadily engaged in the classic Scottish Presbyterian practice of preparing comments accompanying Bible…
Here’s a regular podcast that you don’t want to miss. 5 Minutes in Church History, by Dr. Stephen Nichols. 5 Minutes in Church History is a weekly podcast that provides an informal and informative look at church history: the people, events, and even the places that have shaped the story of Christianity. You can stay connected with 5 Minutes in Church History by getting the weekly podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or via RSS. You can also subscribe to the blog via RSS and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 5 Minutes in Church History…
Why do we worship? There is more than one right biblical answer. Surely at the top of the list is “for his own glory” (1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 29:1-2). There is no higher answer to “why do we worship?” than because the…
Today, July 10, 2014, is the 505th birthday of John Calvin. He was born in Noyon, Picardy, France on 10 July, 1509. In July of 2009, I had the privilege of being a part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Calvin’s birth. John…
My friend Denny Burk (who teaches at Boyce College in Louisville, KY) has hit on an aspect of the recent discussion of ENDA (the Employment Non-discrimination Act) that thoughtful Christians ought to ponder. Here’s what Denny says: “The…
What is worship? Well, the Psalmist tells us succinctly. It is giving unto the Lord the glory due his name (Psalm 29:1-2). Jerry Bridges, noted author of The Pursuit of Holiness and Transforming Grace, recently asked this very question and answered…
“Whatever is esteemed or loved, feared or served, delighted in or depended on, more than God that (whatever it is) we do in effect make a god of.” – Matthew Henry
Dr. Ligon Duncan, Chancellor/CEO and John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology of Reformed Theological Seminary will represent RTS at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil (Supremo Concílio, Igreja…