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  • Why Do We Sing?
    • Arguments often given in defense of instrumental music:
      • Ephesians 5:19
      • You members of the church of Christ expect everyone to agree with your opinions!
        • No one has a right to bind their opinions on others. Matthew 15:7-9
        • I Peter 4:11- We are to speak as the oracles of God.
        • You members of the church of Christ just pick and choose what you like just like everyone else!
          • Nadab and Abihu were punished for worshiping incorrectly.
          • You members of the church of Christ just don’t like instrumental music!
            • It’s not a matter of not liking it - many of us do like it and know how to play instruments.
            • I just find instrumental music to be uplifting.
              • It’s not about being uplifted - it’s about being edified. Ephesians 4:11-16
              • Instrumental music was allowed under the old law!
                • Yes, but we are under the new law now. Colossians 2:14
                • The old law is an example to us, but it does not guide our worship in this age.
                • If we try to follow the old law, we have to follow the whole law.
                • Many of us have pianos in our homes, why can’t we have one here?
                  • Why don’t we have pool tables or big screen TVs in the church building? Not everything in the home belongs in the worship service.
                  • I Corinthians 11:17-22
                  • Psallo means to pluck or twang.
                    • We are to make melody in our hearts. Ephesians 5:19
                    • Matthew 28:18
                    • Authority is essential. Matthew 21:23-27
                    • John 4:23-24
                    • The Word of God authorizes us to do things in one of several ways.
                      • Command - Matthew 28:19
                      • Examples - Acts 8:36-38
                      • Necessary inference - Acts 8:38
                      • Examples of singing in the New Testament: Romans 15:9
                      • We are not allowed to insert what we wish into the Word of God. II John 1:9-11
                        • 30 min
                      • Black and White Authority in a Grayscale World
                        • Psalms 119:89- God tells us plainly what we need to know.
                        • Matthew 28:18- Jesus has all authority.
                        • Ephesians 5:17
                        • Ephesians 3:3-4
                        • I Peter 4:11
                        • Why do we wear clothes? Because God commanded us to.
                        • Why do we marry for life? Because God commanded us to. Genesis 2:24
                        • Why do we keep ourselves only for our mate? Because God commanded us to. Hebrews 13:4
                        • Why do we not murder people? Because God commanded it. I Peter 4:15
                        • Why do we not steal? Because God commanded it.
                        • What about creation and evolution?
                          • Evolution is the default position of the world.
                          • The Bible gives us everything we need to know. Genesis 1:1-5
                          • If you follow a purely evolutionary line of reasoning, can you say that abortion, genocide, or racism is wrong?
                          • What about abortion? Abortion is murder and therefore prohibited by God. Romans 13:9
                            • Romans 1:28-32- The descent into sin started by people not acknowledging God.
                            • What about women preachers, elders, and deacons?
                              • I Timothy 2:11-15- God does not permit women in these roles.
                              • I Timothy 3:1-7- We are careful about who we select as elders also.
                                • 30 min
                              • The Cross of Discipleship
                                • The cross of discipleship is obedience.
                                  • Matthew 27:32- Jesus bore His cross and did so willingly.
                                  • Luke 22:42- Jesus obeyed His Father and He authored our salvation.
                                  • II Thessalonians 1:8
                                  • The corss of discipleship is desire.
                                    • Luke 22:44
                                    • Acts 8:30-39- Philip teaches the eunuch. The eunuch wanted to be baptized.
                                    • Acts 16:30
                                    • Romans 5:6-13- how and why God sent His Son to save us
                                    • The cross of discipleship requires us to give and not take.
                                      • Luke 14:26-33- We must be prepared to give all for Jesus.
                                      • Philippians 2:1-8- We should not operate out of selfishness.
                                      • Revelation 2:10
                                      • I Peter 2:11-12- Do not be afraid to be persecuted for doing good.
                                      • I John 2:15- Do not love the world.
                                      • Acts 2:22-24
                                        • 30 min

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                                      Just the gospel, plainly spoken. ScriptureStream compiles lessons presented at the Benchley church of Christ, located just north of Bryan, TX. Visit ScriptureStream.com for full notes on each lesson…