[210] Deliver us From the Evil One
God does not tempt us to sin, but he allows to be tempted to strengthen us, and he always provides a way out.
[211] The Kingdom, Power and Glory are God’s
The eternal Kingdom, power and glory all belong to God, which should keep us mindful of the Creator/creature distinction.
[212] Worship in Holiness
All of life is worship, but corporate worship is a means of grace and we must be humble and holy to worship acceptably.
[213] The Regulative Principle
The regulative principle for worship comes from the 2nd commandment. We must worship to please God while avoiding unnecessary divisions.
[214] Applying the Regulative Principle
Acceptable worship must come from renewed hearts and have correct form, but God leaves some circumstances of worship unspecified.
[215] The Purpose of Worship
Worship glorifies God directly and it builds up the church so that individual Christians do a better job of glorifying God with their lives.
[216] All of Life is Worship
The purpose of singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs is to help people worship God, so the lyrics and music must be appropriate.
[217] Preaching is the Centerpiece of Worship
Preaching, which is the proclamation of the gospel, is the centerpiece of all true worship.
[218] Don’t Let God’s Word Fall to the Ground
The Sunday sermon should be the highlight of a Christian’s week. We should prepare for it and then review it and put it into practice.
[219] Ask for the Holy Spirit
Christians must fight against sin, Satan and the world. But our victory is certain because of Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit.
[220] Know Your Enemy – Satan
Christians are in a spiritual war. To be victorious, we must know our main enemy – Satan.
[221] A Christian’s Armor: The Belt of Truth
Satan wants to destroy Christians, but if we are zealous for the truth it will help us avoid sin.
[222] Righteousness, Peace and Faith
A Christian’s armor is built on the righteousness of Christ, our own righteousness, our peace with God and the strength of our faith.
[223] Onward Christian Soldiers
A Christian’s armor is also built on his assurance of faith and his knowledge and application of the Word of God. Prayer is also essential.
[224] The Purpose of Sanctification
The church is the bride of Christ and must be holy. The purpose of sanctification is to make us holy.