Theology of Worship
Historically, the driving principle in the development of the standards of Presbyterian worship is the Regulative principle of worship, which specifies that (in worship), what is not commanded is forbidden.
In addition to those detailed in the History section below, Presbyterians also historically have held the following Worship positions:
- Only two sacraments:
- Baptism, in which they hold to the paedo-baptist (i.e. Infant baptism as well as baptising unbaptised adults) and the Aspersion (sprinkling) or Affusion (pouring) positions, rather than the Immersion position (although Immersion is valid)
- The Lord's Supper (also known as Communion or the Eucharist)
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