God authorized singing.Matthew 26:30Arguments and questionsInstruments are just aids, like pitch pipes or song books.Instruments are an addition, not just an aid.When God authorizes an action, then any non-sinful methods or aids that fall under the umbrella of completing that action are also authorized.The Greek word psallo includes instruments.No, it doesn’t, and it never did.Psallo only meant “sing” in the New Testament.What is the history of instrumental music in worship?In the beginning, there was none.AD 670 - first organ in a Roman Catholic churchLate 1200s - organs became generally accepted1500s - organs were found in nearly ever important Roman Catholic churchLate 1500s - instruments absent from “reformed” churchesWho changed?
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