The central reality of corporate worship is the real presence of Christ—the doctrine that in worship Christ is really present with us by the power of the Holy Spirit. “When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus” (1 Corinthians 5:4). When we gather together, Christ gathers with us in power. This power is not subtle; it is his creative, transforming power.
