Reformation Red Pill 18. The Lord's Day Service: Regulative Principle, High Church Liturgy, & Covenant Renewal
May 1, 2024
Robert Murphy, a recurring guest known for his insights on church reform, joins to discuss the profound significance of Lord's Day worship. They critique modern practices influenced by consumerism and emotionalism, advocating for a return to the regulative principle of worship. Murphy highlights the importance of structured liturgy and covenant renewal, drawing parallels to both biblical traditions and personal relationships. The conversation inspires listeners to embrace intentional worship grounded in scripture, fostering deeper community and spiritual growth.
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Lord's Day Worship as Engine
- The Lord's Day worship is the engine that powers Christian life and mission.
- It transforms believers and commissions them for the week's work.
Three Worldviews Distorting Worship
- Modern worship struggles due to three invading worldviews: individualism, emotionalism, and consumerism.
- These distort how the church gathers and worships God collectively.
Discipline Emotions in Worship
- Avoid making emotion the barometer for spiritual experience in worship.
- Let truth and faith shape emotions, not the other way around.