Corporate Worship - 5a

The reading of the Scriptures,1 preaching, and hearing the Word of God,2 teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in our hearts to the Lord;3 as also the administration of baptism,4 and the Lord's supper,5 are all parts of religious worship of God, to be performed in obedience to him, with understanding, faith, reverence, and godly fear; moreover, solemn humiliation, with fastings,6 and thanksgivings, upon special occasions, ought to be used in an holy and religious manner.7 —1689 London Baptist Confession, ch.22, para.5

1. 1 Timothy 4:13
2. 2 Timothy 4:2; Luke 8:18
3. Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19
4. Matthew 28:19-20
5. 1 Corinthians 11:26
6. Esther 4:16; Joel 2:12
7. Exodus 15:1-19; Psalm 107

Corporate Worship 5.i. “Scripture Reading”

The reading of the Scriptures... are all parts of true religious worship of God.

Scripture Ref: 1 Tim 4:13
Other Ref: John 17:17

Corporate Worship 5.ii. “Sermons and Hearing”

...preaching and hearing the Word of God…are all parts of true religious worship of God.

Scripture Ref: 2 Tim 4:2; Luke 8:18
Other Ref: 1 Cor 1:21; Rom 10:17; Deut 6:4-5

Corporate Worship 5.iii. “Singing with Grace”

...the teaching and admonishing of one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in our hearts to the Lord... are all parts of true religious worship of God.

Scripture Ref: Col 3:16; Eph 5:19
Other Refs: Psa 47:6-7; 147:7; 149:3; 150:1-6