On Worship: Priesthood of All Believers
John Witvliet, Director, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Reformed Worship
September 2007

Q: I feel that lay participation in worship has gotten out of hand in my church. People use the line “priesthood of all believers” to justify everything and the kitchen sink. Is this really what Luther had in mind when he stressed this doctrine?

A: My guess is that there’s more to your question than simply this doctrine, perhaps having to do with good communication within the congregation. Here I’ll simply address the doctrine itself.

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