C. Matthew McMahon
Christian Preacher
Since the Lord's Supper is a public sacrament, not a private right, this seems interesting to me:
The Westminster Assembly agreed "...that all private worship in the time and place of public worship is to be discharged."
The Scriptures teach us that there is a difference between the corporate assembly and worship, and private devotions.
The Puritans consistently objected to private prayers by the people on assembling for worship, and private praying for the recipients of the Lord's Supper before and after participation.
Should people pray privately, or is this a violation of PUBLIC worship?
Or, should we be following the service and minister, or can we pray, say, while the offering is passed around?
Thoughts?
The Westminster Assembly agreed "...that all private worship in the time and place of public worship is to be discharged."
The Scriptures teach us that there is a difference between the corporate assembly and worship, and private devotions.
The Puritans consistently objected to private prayers by the people on assembling for worship, and private praying for the recipients of the Lord's Supper before and after participation.
Should people pray privately, or is this a violation of PUBLIC worship?
Or, should we be following the service and minister, or can we pray, say, while the offering is passed around?
Thoughts?