City on a Hill: Reclaiming the Biblical Pattern for the Church in the 21st Century (Biblia.com)

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Many sincere and dedicated Christians point to the path of relevance as a means for enjoying a post-Christian witness. They want to explore new ways of doing church—ways that focus on seekers’ needs, which appeal to today’s entertainment-saturated audiences, and don’t make church difficult. Philip Ryken, however, sees danger ahead. Rather than confronting the relativistic and narcissistic mindset...

But on what basis can we approach God—in all His holiness—to give Him our praise? Only on the basis of the perfect righteousness and atoning death of Jesus Christ. And when we come to worship God, we come offering praise to Christ as our Savior and Lord. We offer prayer and perform baptism in His name. And in the Lord’s Supper we remember His sufferings and death, as we wait for His triumphant return. True Christian worship is always given to the glory of God in the name of Jesus Christ. A church

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