Scriptural Music in the Lord’s Church Pt.2
In the previous article I laid down some basic Scripture giving the direct commandments to worship by singing. Here are the Scriptures again for convenience: (Click to read) Matthew 26:30, Acts 16:25, Romans 15:9, 1 Corinthians 14:15, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 2:12, James 5:13
We are now prepared for a bit more investigation. Here are four points to consider in our examination of musical worship:
Point 1:
Every Scripture is given that the man of God may be furnished unto every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
We have established that no Scripture authorizes instrumental music in the worship today, therefore instrumental music in the worship today is not a good work.
Point 2:
It is a violation of the Lord’s will to go beyond the things which are written.(1 Corinthians 4:6)
Musical instruments in New Testament worship have not been written, therefore those who use musical instruments in worship violate the Lord’s will.
Point 3:
Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17)
The word of God does not give us musical instruments in the worship, therefore instrumental music in the worship is not an act of faith.
Point 4:
God has given us all that pertains to life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3)
What God has given us does not mention instrumental music in New Testament worship, therefore instrumental music in the worship today does not pertain unto life and godliness.
Scriptural Music in the Lord’s Church Pt.1
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Butch Adams, Doctrine
on February 24th, 2008
