| Paras | |
| 1 | I. Its regulative principle |
| A. The general duty of worship revealed by nature | |
| B. The specific regulation of worship revealed by Scripture | |
| 2 | II. Its restricted presentation |
| A. In regard to its object | |
| B. In regard to its mediation | |
| 3-5 | III. Its constituent elements |
| 3-5(a) | A. Its ordinary elements |
| 3-4 | 1. The element of prayer |
| 5(a) | 2. Other elements |
| 5(b) | B. Its occasional elements |
| 1. Solemn humiliation with fasting | |
| 2. Special occasions of thanksgiving | |
| 6 | IV. Its appropriate locale |
| A. Described negatively | |
| B. Described positively | |
| 7-8 | V. Its appointed day |
| 7 | A. Its institution |
| B. Its sanctification | |
From: Samuel E. Waldron, A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, (Evangelical Press, 1989), p266-267. Used by permission.