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This analysis explores the New Testament's teachings on worship practices, specifically why congregations should focus on singing rather than using musical instruments. It discusses key scriptural references from the churches of Ephesus, Colossae, Corinth, and the actions of Paul and Silas. Highlighting the absence of New Testament instruction or example for instrumental use, it underscores the belief that such practices deviate from biblical doctrine and can lead to vain worship. Discover why the early church embraced vocal praise over musical accompaniment.
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Why We Sing And Do Not Play!
Why We Sing The N.T. Tells Us To Do So: The church at Ephesus… Eph 5:18-19 The church at Colossae… Col 3:16 Individual Christians… Jas 5:13 The church at Corinth… 1Co 14:15
Why We Sing The N.T. Exemplifies (Shows) It: Paul & Silas… Ac 16:25
Why We Do Not Play… There is no N.T. instruction to that effect! There is no N.T. example of a church using it. There is no place where the instrument is implied.
Musical Instruments In Worship are Sinful… Not of faith… 2Co 5:7 Not taught by Christ… Mt 28:18-20 Not a good work… 2Tm 3:16-17 Goes beyond what is written… 1Co 4:6 Drifting away from the Word… Hb 2:1
Musical Instruments In Worship are Sinful… Another or perverted gospel… Gal 1:6-9 Vain Worship… Mt 15:9 Not according to the oracle of God… 1Pt 4:11 Adding to the word of God… Rv 22:18-19
Why We Sing And Do Not Play!