What promise does God gives us if we confess our sins to Him? If we say we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (I Jn.… Read More Confession of Faith: 1 Jn 1:8 & 2 Cor 5:21; Rm 5:6-10
Questions 102-106 of the Westminster Larger Catechism (WLC) set forth in greater detail the meaning of the 1st Commandment. Here they are set out so that they can be read responsively in worship. Question 102: What is the sum of the four commandments which contain our duty to God? Answer: The sum of the four commandments containing our… Read More The 1st Commandment: WLC Qs 102-106 (Responsively)
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
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
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
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)
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
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