Author: Craig Bulkeley, Th.M., J.D.

Craig Bulkeley is a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. He served for many years as a ruling elder and clerk of session in a large metropolitan church. For 14 years he served as the pastor of a small church in North Carolina. He was a Classical Greek major at Miami University (Ohio) and received the Th.M. in N.T. Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia). He is also a lawyer - a member of the Florida Bar for over 35 years and the North Carolina Bar for over 20 years.

God’s Assurance of Pardon

It is appropriate for a pastor, as a minister of the Word, to declare to those who truly repent and confess their sins, that God pardons them in Jesus Christ. In public worship, after a time of confession of sin, he may make this declaration to those gathered. It is a public declaration based on the truth… Read More God’s Assurance of Pardon

June 17, 2016June 17, 2016 Craig Bulkeley, Th.M., J.D.

Benedictions

Benediction (Latin: bene, well + dicere, to speak). The following are Scriptures in which a call before God is made for His help, blessing and guidance upon His people. A minister of the Gospel may offer a benediction to conclude a service of divine worship and commend believers unto God’s care and promises in their walk of faith. The Lord bless thee, and… Read More Benedictions

June 17, 2016December 6, 2018 Craig Bulkeley, Th.M., J.D.

Prayers of Confession of Sin

The following are prayers of confession of sin that may be used in worship. They may also serve as models for preparing others. Prayer of Confession Have mercy upon me, O God, according to your lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of your tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me… Read More Prayers of Confession of Sin

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 Craig Bulkeley, Th.M., J.D.

The Ten Commandments and NT verses (Responsively)

Here the Ten Commandments are combined with New Testament verses on the same points. The Commandments of the Lord (Responsively, congregation in bold) The Lord our God made a covenant with us. He said, “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Dt. 5:2,7) You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.… Read More The Ten Commandments and NT verses (Responsively)

January 12, 2016 Craig Bulkeley, Th.M., J.D.

The Ten Commandments – KJV, ESV

Here are the Ten Commandments as found in Exodus, together with Jesus’s answer in Matthew 22 to the lawyer’s question, “Master, which is the great commandment in the law?” Both the KJV and ESV versions are provided. The Commandments of the Lord: The Ten Commandments (KJV) God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy… Read More The Ten Commandments – KJV, ESV

January 12, 2016January 12, 2016 Craig Bulkeley, Th.M., J.D.

ABOUT

Worship Magazine is a collection of basic resources on worship, both for personal or private use, and for public or corporate worship. The aim of this website is to promote worship that is both “in spirit and truth” and according to the Scriptures rather than the inventions of men. Pastors may find information here useful for preparing their church services.… Read More ABOUT

January 9, 2016June 17, 2016 Craig Bulkeley, Th.M., J.D.

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Worship Magazine is committed to providing resources and information that will encourage worship in spirit and truth and according to the Scriptures.

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