Mike Mazzalongo BibleTalk.tv #4 The Glory of Singing in Worship In Spirit & In Truth The Practice of Worship

No instruments in public worship, why? In Spirit & In Truth 1. There is no command

In Spirit & In Truth 1 The LORD spoke further to Moses, saying, 2 “Make yourself two trumpets of silver, of hammered work you shall make them; and you shall use them for summoning the congregation and for having the camps set out. Numbers 10:1-2

In Spirit & In Truth 8 The priestly sons of Aaron, moreover, shall blow the trumpets; and this shall be for you a perpetual statute throughout your generations. Numbers 10:8

In Spirit & In Truth 10 Also in the day of your gladness and in your appointed feasts, and on the first days of your months, you shall blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; and they shall be as a reminder of you before your God. I am the LORD your God.” Numbers 10:10

In Spirit & In Truth 25 He then stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with harps and with lyres, according to the command of David and of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet; for the command was from the LORD through His prophets. 26 The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. II Chronicles 29:25-26

In Spirit & In Truth 27 Then Hezekiah gave the order to offer the burnt offering on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song to the LORD also began with the trumpets, accompanied by the instruments of David, king of Israel. II Chronicles 29:27

In Spirit & In Truth What is the outcome then? I shall pray with the spirit and I shall pray with the mind also; I shall sing with the spirit and I shall sing with the mind also. I Corinthians 14:15

In Spirit & In Truth 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, Ephesians 5:18

In Spirit & In Truth 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:19

In Spirit & In Truth 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16

The Command? Sing Only! In Spirit & In Truth

No instruments in public worship, why? In Spirit & In Truth 1. There is no command 2. There is no example

In Spirit & In Truth Use of Instruments for worship in the O.T. were commanded and there are many examples of their use.

Q: Why No Examples? A: They were not used. In Spirit & In Truth

No instruments in public worship, why? In Spirit & In Truth 1. There is no command 2. There is no example 3. The Proof of History

In Spirit & In Truth Historians estimate that for at least the first 1000 years of church history Christian worship was without instruments.

In Spirit & In Truth “The use of singing with instrumental music was not received in the Christian churches as it was among the Jews.” Justin Martyr-150 AD

In Spirit & In Truth “.. fleshly” Augustine ( AD)

In Spirit & In Truth “The church does not use instruments.. when praising God.. for musical instruments usually move the soul more to pleasure than create inner moral goodness”Thomas Acquinas AD

The majority of church history supports and confirms that A cappella music is the correct form to use in public worship. In Spirit & In Truth

Christ Himself has lifted up the practice of singing in worship as a glorious thing. “Old Light on New Worship” John Price

1. Jesus’ Own Example. After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:30 The Glory of Singing

2. A Teaching Ministry Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 The Glory of Singing

3. A Foretaste of Heaven The Glory of Singing And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations!” Revelation 15:3

In Spirit & In Truth “Singing is the only ordinance of the church that shall continue in heaven. When we see Him face to face, preaching, prayer, (communion and baptism).. shall be done away.” “Old Light on New Worship” John Price

In worship remember... Singing is pleasing to God based on our obedience, not our ability. In Spirit & In Truth

In worship remember... A cappella singing has been raised to glory by Jesus. In Spirit & In Truth

In worship remember... Jesus sings with us. In Spirit & In Truth

“I will praise you among the Nations I will sing praises to your Name.” Psalms 18:49