elnwood
Puritan Board Junior
The Regulative Principle of Worship states that only elements of worship mandated by Scripture are to be allowed. So what are those elements?
I was reading through the ARBCA paper on RPW, and it had the following list as supported by LBC 22.5:
1) Reading of the Scriptures
2) Preaching and hearing the Word of God
3) Singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs unto the Lord
4) Prayer with thanksgiving for all things lawful
5) The administration of the sacraments
http://www.arbca.com/images/pdf/Principle.PDF
It adds, "Though the Confession does not list it as such, the taking of an offering might be considered an element."
Are these five (or six) generally agreed upon among RPW advocates, or are there RPW advocates that have fewer or greater numbers of elements prescribed by the RPW? Do some add others, like greeting one another, blessing one another, the reading of confessions, confession of sin, etc.? Can you point me to other "RPW list of elements"?
I was reading through the ARBCA paper on RPW, and it had the following list as supported by LBC 22.5:
1) Reading of the Scriptures
2) Preaching and hearing the Word of God
3) Singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs unto the Lord
4) Prayer with thanksgiving for all things lawful
5) The administration of the sacraments
http://www.arbca.com/images/pdf/Principle.PDF
It adds, "Though the Confession does not list it as such, the taking of an offering might be considered an element."
Are these five (or six) generally agreed upon among RPW advocates, or are there RPW advocates that have fewer or greater numbers of elements prescribed by the RPW? Do some add others, like greeting one another, blessing one another, the reading of confessions, confession of sin, etc.? Can you point me to other "RPW list of elements"?