Recognizing Jesus as Lord profoundly shapes a believer's life, impacting personal choices by fostering constant submission to His will in all areas. This leads to seeing obedience not as obligation but as an act of gratitude, guiding daily life with the principle of doing everything in His name. Believers prioritize God's kingdom, seek His wisdom through Scripture and prayer, and strive to live for His glory, finding comfort and hope in His sovereign rule. This recognition transforms lives from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness, fostering a desire for submission, obedience, and service, leading to a life of constant reformation.In church worship, Christ's Lordship dictates a Christ-centered focus where all elements point to His person, work, and reign. Worship should be characterized by reverence and joy, with exalting preaching of the Word as Christ speaking. Sacraments serve as seals of His promises, and prayer reflects dependence on His sovereign grace. Liturgical forms should convey His majesty, grounded in doctrinal fidelity as articulated in confessions like the Westminster Confession. Leaders serve with humility under His ultimate authority.The Puritans comprehensively applied Christ's Lordship to all of life. They held a high view of Scripture as the ultimate authority and emphasized "improving" Christ's Lordship in personal spiritual growth. They believed His rule extended to family governance, raising children in His admonition. Their worship was Christ-centered, influenced by the Westminster Standards, and featured expository preaching on His supremacy. Their reliance on Scripture was strong due to their cessationist views, and they used confessions to maintain the centrality of Christ's Lordship amidst theological debates. They aimed to live under the active and conscious recognition of Jesus Christ as Lord and King in every aspect of life.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed

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