Does God expect us to worship Him in a particular way? Is there a blueprint for the church? Sam Waldron gives a distinct affirmative while he brings these related questions together in an insightful discussion of the regulative principle. God calls His church to worship Him according to His commands and the apostolic example, not our good ideas. The history, biblical context, function, and limitations of the regulative principle are discussed in detail. While God’s people throughout history have often seen the regulative principle as focused on worship, this study demonstrates that a more biblical approach will also emphasize that the church, its organization, and its functions should be carefully regulated by Scripture as well. This emphasis helps to clarify issues and objections that relate to this vital doctrine.
