We Gather Together II Worship (VI): Prayer (1)

By Mike Willis Another item of worship practiced by early Christians was prayer; it was a part of their public worship and private lives (cf. Acts 2:42; 4:24-30; 1 Cor. 14:14-15). As an item of worship, we Christians should want to learn more about prayer that we might improve our prayer life. When I feel spiritually …

Worship (V): The Lord’s Supper (2)

By Mike Willis In a previous article pertaining to the Lord’s Supper, I wrote concerning the items to be used in the observance of the Lord’s Supper and the frequency with which it was to be observed. We are now prepared to consider the purpose for observing the Lord’s Supper and the manner in which Christians …

Worship (IV): The Lord’s Supper (1)

By Mike Willis Every religion with which I am acquainted which claims to be a Christian religion, with the exception of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and Christian Scientists, observe something which they call the Lord’s Supper. The Friends practice a religion which does away with all the externals and, therefore, they have done away with …

Worship (III): The Day of Worship: The Lord’s Day

By Mike Willis In Rev. 1:10 John wrote, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day . . . .” By the time the book of Revelation was written, one day had already come to be designated as the “Lord’s Day.” Which day was it? Sabbatarians tell us that the Lord’s day is the seventh …