WCF 21 Worship and the Sabbath Day

Question 1

Why are we to worship God?

Answer 1

It is obvious that He is our creator and is to be worshipped.

Question 2

What is the principle to govern worship?

Answer 2

He alone, in His Word, is the one to tell us how to worship Him. Regulative principle.

Question 3

Whom alone are we to worship?

Answer 3

We are to worship God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Question 4

What does it mean that since the Fall we are to worship through a mediator?

Answer 4

We have no direct access because of our sin. We must have a mediator, Christ.

Question 5

What are the elements of worship?

Answer 5

Prayer, Scripture reading, sound preaching, singing Psalms and hymns, right administration of the sacraments.

Question 6

What is the proper attitude when one prays?

Answer 6

Godly fear and confident hope

Question 7

For what may we pray?

Answer 7

Lawful things and living people; not for those who have sinned unpardonably.

Question 8

How is Scripture used in worship?

Answer 8

Read and preached with reverence, faith, and understanding.

Question 9

Are there holy places?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What are three types or realms of worship?

Answer 10

Private/alone; family; public=church