Instrumental Music This Problem Is Nothing New Leviticus 10:1-2 I Samuel 8:1-9, 10-18 Romans 15:4.

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Instrumental Music This Problem Is Nothing New Leviticus 10:1-2 I Samuel 8:1-9, Romans 15:4

Instrumental Music Why We Oppose Instrumental Music? It Is Not Because: Just an arbitrary decision Just an arbitrary decision Just to be contrary to others. Just to be contrary to others. We cannot afford them. We cannot afford them. Historical Tradition. Historical Tradition. A desire to be different. A desire to be different. If this were the case, we wouldn’t sing at all!!

Instrumental Music Some Who Opposed Instrumental Music “I have no objection to instruments of music in our chapels, provided they are neither HEARD nor SEEN.” - John Wesley “The organ in the worship is an ensign (sign, token, or emblem) of Baal.” - Martin Luther

Instrumental Music Some Who Opposed Instrumental Music “Musical instruments in celebrating the praises of God would be no more suitable than the burning of incense, the lighting of lamps, and the restoration of other shadows of the Law.” - John Calvin

Instrumental Music Some Who Opposed Instrumental Music “I would as soon pray to God with machinery as to sing to God with machinery.” - Charles Spurgeon “Our church does not use musical instruments….” - Thomas Aquinas

Instrumental Music What Does The New Testament Say About Instrumental Music? Matthew 26:30 – “Sung an hymn…” Mark 14:26 – “Sung an hymn …” Acts 16:25 – “Sang praises unto God” Romans 15:9 – “Sing unto thy name” I Corinthians 14:15 – “Sing”

Instrumental Music What Does The New Testament Say About Instrumental Music? Ephesians 5:19 – “Singing” Colossians 3:16 – “Singing With Grace” Hebrews 2:12, 13:15 – “Sing” James 5:13 – “Sing Psalms” All 10 passages emphasize SINGING!!!!

Instrumental Music What Is The Purpose Of Singing? 1. It shows obedience to God’s command (Jas. 5:13). 2. It follows the example of Christ (Matt. 26:30; Mk. 14:26). 3. It follows the example of the apostles (Acts 16:25).

Instrumental Music What Is The Purpose Of Singing? 4. It fulfills Old Testament prophecy Romans 15:9  Psalm 18:49 Romans 15:9  Psalm 18:49 Hebrews 2:12  Psalm 22:22 Hebrews 2:12  Psalm 22:22 5. It exhorts/encourages “one another”(Eph. 5:19). 6. It teaches “one another” (Col. 3:16). It Is A SPIRITUAL Sacrifice!!! (Heb. 13:15)

Instrumental Music Why Oppose Instrumental Music? Hebrews 8:5 Colossians 3:17 Romans 10:17 Matthew 15:8-9

“What Must I Do To Be Saved?” Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24) Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3) Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10) Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9), Pray (Acts 8:22)