J. The Directory for Worship (Chapters 47-63) Flashcards
What parts of the Directory For Worship have constitutional authority (if any)?
• “It does not have the force of law and is not to be considered obligatory in all its parts”
- 56 (administration of Baptism), 57 (Communing membership), 58 (administration of Sacraments), 59-3 (Marriage: one man, one woman)
What rule guides public worship?
• Scripture and no other source
- Regulative Principle
What is the purpose of public worship?
- The glory of God
- The edification of the church
- To learn how to serve God throughout the week
What are the proper elements of worship?
- Reading of Scripture
- Singing psalms and hymns
- Offering prayer
- Preaching the Word
- Presenting offerings
- Confessing the faith
- Observing the Sacraments
- Taking oaths (on occasion)
In brief, how ought we to keep the Lord’s Day?
- Public exercise of religion (going to church)
- Private exercise: rest from unnecessary labors, refrain from recreations lawful on other days, do works of mercy, piety, and charity, family devotions (prayer, readings, singing, etc.)
Who is responsible for deciding who preaches in a church?
• The Session of that church
What vows do parents make at the baptism of their children? Summarize.
- To teach the child to read God’s Word
- To instruct the child in the principles of the holy religion (Bible, Standards)
- To pray with and for them
- To set an example of piety and godliness
Who admits people to the Lord’s Supper?
• The Session (after examination)
What vows are made upon membership?
- Acknowledge oneself as a sinner
- Acknowledge that Jesus is our only hope of salvation
- Endeavor to live as a follower of Christ
- Promise to support the church in its worship and work
- Submit oneself to the government and discipline of the church, and promise to study its purity/ peace
