Worship in His Fear (2): The Votum

When the church gathers in worship, the saints come together in order to humble themselves before God, to praise and adore Him, and to enjoy fellowship with Him. This worship service begins with the salutation. God speaks first, greeting His people with the words, "Beloved congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ." He assures us at the very start of our worship that we are His beloved people. This gives us confidence in our approach to Him. It also reminds us that no matter what God says to us in...