Public Worship and the Reformed Faith
Prof. Barrett Gritters defends Reformed principles of worship against contemporary practices that compromise biblical worship through entertainment and novelty. Drawing on Scripture and Reformed confessions, he argues that true worship must be commanded by God rather than designed to attract attendance, and encompasses family worship, prayer, and the preaching of God's Word.
Introduction Strange fire is being offered on the altars of worship in many churches today. That fire is being offered on Reformed altars. For one reason or another, worship is not the same as it used to be. Perhaps the leaders of the churches are trying to raise the attendance at the evening worship service. Perhaps, because the young people are not impressed with the worship anymore, pastors and consistories are trying to lure the young people (who have wandered off to more charismatic or...