The Reformation Project: Theses 16-20

16. Because there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, those delivering the Christian message must not do so in a way that tends to bring believers back under a burden of condemnation.

17. While those engaged in the “worship wars” have focused on matters of style, the far deeper concern relates to the increasing lack of biblical substance in corporate Christian worship, whether traditional or contemporary.

18. Any discussion of both the content and style of Christian worship must take as its beginning point the will of God regarding these matters as revealed in Scripture.

19. Worship needs to center on God and to glorify Him, not focus on ourselves or our experience.

20. The clearest evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence and activity is that Christ is glorified and proclaimed as Lord.