Paras |
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1 |
I. Its regulative principle |
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A. The general duty of worship revealed by nature |
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B. The specific regulation of worship revealed by Scripture |
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2 |
II. Its restricted presentation |
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A. In regard to its object |
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B. In regard to its mediation |
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3-5 |
III. Its constituent elements |
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3-5(a) |
A. Its ordinary elements |
3-4 |
1. The element of prayer |
5(a) |
2. Other elements |
5(b) |
B. Its occasional elements |
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1. Solemn humiliation with fasting |
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2. Special occasions of thanksgiving |
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6 |
IV. Its appropriate locale |
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A. Described negatively |
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B. Described positively |
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7-8 |
V. Its appointed day |
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7 |
A. Its institution |
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B. Its sanctification |
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From: Samuel E. Waldron, A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, (Evangelical Press, 1989), p266-267. Used by permission.