Paras | |
1 | I. Its regulative principle |
A. The general duty of worship revealed by nature | |
B. The specific regulation of worship revealed by Scripture | |
2 | II. Its restricted presentation |
A. In regard to its object | |
B. In regard to its mediation | |
3-5 | III. Its constituent elements |
3-5(a) | A. Its ordinary elements |
3-4 | 1. The element of prayer |
5(a) | 2. Other elements |
5(b) | B. Its occasional elements |
1. Solemn humiliation with fasting | |
2. Special occasions of thanksgiving | |
6 | IV. Its appropriate locale |
A. Described negatively | |
B. Described positively | |
7-8 | V. Its appointed day |
7 | A. Its institution |
B. Its sanctification | |
From: Samuel E. Waldron, A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, (Evangelical Press, 1989), p266-267. Used by permission.